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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
HARD ON THE OFFICERS
MAGISTRATES AND CONsTABLEs
GET NO PAY FoE WORK.
Their Bills Ordered Paid Out OF Fund
Win Bring suit Aainst the
County Court.

The magistrates and constables in
Berkeelv county are feeling consider
ably depressed on account of the &C
ton Of the County Court in making
their bills against the county for ser
vices rendered payable out of the gen
eral school fund only. What makes
them feel depressed is the fact that
there is no general school fund. Con-
sequently their pay for services rem
dered the county is on paper only.
At the regular session of the court
which ended last week the bills OF the
magistrates and constables were APP
proved and ordered paid ont of the
general school fund, which al pres
ent is mon est. y
In an opinion submitted to the
court at recent session Prosecuting
| Attorney Pitzer refers to the part of
the code in which the general school
fund is mentioned as follows
All fines which accrue to the State
collected or paid in any proceeding
under this chapter before a Justice,
shall immediately be paid by the JUS
t1ce receiving the same to the Sheriff.
Ii any justice fails therein he shall
| forfeit $50 for every such offence.
The Sheriff shall enter the sums so
! paid to the credit of an amount to be
kept by him under the general head
ing genera. school fund.- ALL fees
of constables and Justices must be
paid If 1t is insufficient the county
has no right or authority to pay it
bv an order on the Sheriff out of an
other fund. This has been done hereto
fore, but there is no authority for SO
doing. These bills, costs, ETC., must be
held until there is sufficient money
in the general school fund.- to pay
them. Any other payment is unau
thorized.
Since the action of the court the
magistrates do not feel like issuing
any warrants for violaters of the law
and the constables do not feel like
arresting any one, in as much as
there are no prospects of their being
paid for their trouble. One officer
said he didn't believe he would make
an arrest if he sawa crime commit
ted right IN front of him. Il don't
owe the county ANYTHING, he said.
land I'm not gonig to work for moth
ing.
There is hardly any general school
fund, - for IL is N ade up entirely of
fines COLLECTED by thee magistrates. and
majority of the prisoners arrested
prefer Jail sentence to paying fine.
The officers say they are going to
bring suit in the Circuit Court against
the County Court for their money and
have q deci sion rendered on the ques-
ton
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good Won
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. j. Cheney Il Co.,
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying Hail.
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally and IL made in Toledo. Ohio,
by +. j. Cheney q Co. Testimonials free.
Ns- Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
MRS. MCKINLEY NOT IMPROVING.
Relatives Not Hopeful That Her Health
VIII Ever be Restored.

Chicago. Dec. 17--Relatives Of Mrs.
Mckinley have little hope of her liv-
ing long, according to statement
made by Lieut.. James Mckinley. U.
IS. A. nephew of the late President.
Lieut.. Mckinley passed through Chic
ago last night in company with Gen.
S. NJ b. Young the successor of Gen.
Shafter. IN command at the Preside,
the military headquarters on the Pa
cific Coast. Lieut.. Mckinley said
INV aunt in Canton remains i'll
about the came condition she was I'M
mediate'y after the funeral of the
President There has been no i'm
provement, and there seems to be no
hope of any.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
VISITING HIS OLD HOME.

Mr.. f. b. Martin. native of Mar
tinsburg now residing in LouisS lie.
Kv., spent several DAYS AT thu home
of. MI. Geo. W. North. W. King 81
Mr. Martin is one of the Martins
burgers who has left his native home
and made n success in the business
world. He has lately left the Stand
ard Oil Company and is now secretary
of the Kentucky Refining Company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
DISASTROUS WRECK.
Baltimore and Ohio Conductor and
Brakeman Killed Near Keyser.

An extra west bound freight drawn
by engine No. 2C69 ran into the rear
OF an extra west bound freight drawn
by engine No. 1888 at New Greek
bridge, Kevser, W. Va . last Sunday.
The killed are:
] P. Maxwell, conductor Grafton.
W. Va.
G. T. Sharp, brakeman. South Gu M
berland.
Both IN en- belonged to the front
train.
Three cars were wrecked and the
caboose was burned. The first news
of the accident which occurred about
10 80 o'clock Sunday night, reached
here about midnight.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
INVITED TO SPEAK.

Prosecuting Attorney u. s. q. Pit.
ger has received an invitation to re-
snond to toast, of his own selection,
at the annual banquet of George
Washington Lodge, A. +. and A. M
Of Chan bersburg, on the evening OF
Saint Johns Day. Friday. Dec. IL
MANY prominent Masons was pres
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
VESTIBULEO COACHES.
Cumberland valley Railroad Company
Building Four for the Road.

In the 9. V. r. r. shops at Cham
hershurg tour new passenger coaches
o the latest pattern with vestibules,
a e being built for use on the line.
The rumor that five new Modoc To-
com ltives had been bought by the g..
V r X. from the p. Il. r., for
freight service is incorrect. No new
engines have been purchase
The MORT ok aud Western Railway
Company has placed an orde With
the Roanoke Machine Works for l.. $50
freight cHrs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
A REMARKABLE MAN.

Emanuel Warner. So wears old,
whose home is near Luray, claims
never 10 have been sick nor taken any
medicine in his life. He is now
shocking his crop of corn.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
wovLnN,r THIS FvErzE YOU,

"A number girt's' whisper got
frosted on one of the Winchester
phone wires last night and IT had TO
be loosened with a coupel Of hot ones
sent over the wires at subscriber
who forgot to look up the number be-
fore he called up central,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21

The grand jurors are summoned to
meet January IA and the petit jurors
January IS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
CONDITION SERIOUS.

The condition OF John Creque. who
was accidently shot in the neck on
Friday afternoon, continues unim-
proved. He showed signs of weaken
ing today He has some sensat .on in
his limbs, but he is powerless to move
them.
DR. Myers states that it IS utterly
impossible at present to determine
che ultimate outcome of the wound,
but he recognizes that it is n very
serious one. No symptoms of blood
poison have yet developed.
MILLER FEELS DEP RESSED.
Miller the young man who shot
him, feels much depressed over the
occurrence He visited Prosecuting
Attorney Pitzer's Office and stated the
facts of the case TO INN and express
ed his sorrow at What he had done.
He will not be arrested unless a com
plant is made by the wounded man
or his relations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
GRAND AND PETIT JURORS
Drawn for the January Term Of Circuft
Court by the Circuit Clerks and
jury Commissioners.

Clerks Gerhardt and Bender of the
Circuit and County Courts on Satur-
day last drew the grand jurors fer tn
January 1902 term OF the Circuit
Court. They are as Follows:
Daniel Stuckev, A. Staubley.
w. 7. Siler, j.. W. r. Fisher.
s. A. westenhaver, @ O. Cutler,
Danl Sutton. DAM. Sullivan,
M. v. Seibert, q. w. Mish.
D. Z. Lemaster, G. W. Bromley.
Saml. Miller, j. e. Kitchen,
w. HI. Mcdonald. Daniel KEGS,
On the same dav jury Commission
ers JOS H. Snaffer and John w.
Lemon drew the petit Jurors for said
term. They are as follows:
James Hamill, JAG. Ell. Miller,
Peter Ruble. w. b. Snyder,
J. n Pavne, f. M. Hardy,
J. ID. Felker. James b, Fisher,
John A. When. b. D1ffenderfer,
j. W. Ramsburg. W. NJ. Boltz,
Sllas Bear, ID. r. Hudgel,
r. g. Horner j. Il. Portertield,
Peter Strine. Boley Newcomer,
NJ. s. Fry, Willoughby Lemen.
James W. Noll. Edward Brown.
James W Wood. J. d. Pine.
Gold Cockrell, Q W. Mann,
W. r. Sperow, Edwin Glover.
s. L. Dodd. W. T. Durham,
Robert Weller. David Pitzer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-21
SHOT WITH A CAT RIFLE
yoH> en- Gus sHor ~ THE MECH
BY LOLA MILLER.
The Shooting Unintenti o nai-The Bnilef
Lodged Ina Crcque's Neck and the
Wound will Probably Prove
serfous--shootingO Occur
red AT Exchange Place
Last Friday After


AS result of bullet wound in
his neck inflicted by Lola Miller, son
of George Miller, OF Tuscarora street,
John Creque, the local agent for the
Reyman Brewing COMPANY, is lying
at his boarding house on b. Burke
street probably seriously injured.
The shooting occurred at TX hange
Place Friday afternoon Mt 2 O'Clock.
Creque and Miller, who were yeYs
friendly toward each other. had been
together in the afternoon shooting at
sparro ! and at marks with cat
rifle.
About two O'Clock Miller, who was
standing on the steps IN front of the
saloon at the corner OF Queen and
Liberty streets. called to Ureque. who
was stan ding On the porch in front OF
the Reyman warehouse, to hold up
his hat and he would see if he could
hlf H.
,Jnst after the words had left Mil
Ter ! ~ nth he thoughtlessly threw
the cat and rat riffs TO his shoulder
and pulled the trigger. The gun went
off and Creque, who was standing
about hundred yards away, fell to
the porch with bullet IN his neck.
Miller was quite as much surprised
as was Cfeque. He had pointed the
gun toward Creque, it Is true. but
the act was evidently thoughtless
and unintentlonal on his part He at
first thought Creque was fooling when
he fell and when he went over and
found that he had shot him he could
hardly realize what he had done.
Shortly after the shooting occurred
Drs. Snodgrass Baker and Hedges
arrived on the scene. At tweny min
utes past two O'Clock Creque was
moved to the house of John Wharton,
f. Burke street, where he boards.
The wounded man is the son of
Kinsey Creque, sr., the saloon keep
er and banker about two years ago
he was the victim of another acci-
dent. having been shot IN the legs
and body by fellow huntsman while
out hunting,
CONDITION SERIOUS.
The condition OF John Creque who
was accidently shot in the neck on
EriIov .ftarnnnp ContIaua.. rni m
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01
COOKING SCHOOLS.

We are told that there is but one IN
Virginia. There ought TO be legions.
Bad whiskey has killed its tens of
thousands and bad bread its thousands
A light muffin is sure to lie followed
by day Of good temper, while hea-
Wy biscuit is likely to be succeeded 10y
the dumps. There was a time i'm
Virginia when cooking was taught in
the kitchen but it must now be taught
in the schools. All girls will not be
forced to cook, but all girls ought to
know how. A sweet wife and sweet
bread and the home circle will be the
most attractive of all circles.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01
IN SIGHT OF HOWE.

On the morning Of the 22nd, the
good ship Rio de Jauerio, ran on a hid
den rock while entering the San Fran
cisco harbor, and sank in few min
utes after striking, hurrying more than
100 souls into eternity. There was
panic among the passengers but the
brave captain stood on the bridge, gave
his orders with the GOODNESS of dress
parade command, and when hope had
all gone, locked himself in his office
and met his fate with more than the
courage Of a Caesar. The vessel had
been four weeks at sea, and when in
sight Of home went down.
"God moves ia "a mysterious way,
His wonders TO perform,
He plants his footsteps on the sea.
And rides upon the storm"
1t was David who said: "There is
but a step betwixt me and DEATH
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01
WHITTIER DRIFTING!

An exchange says: "Ihe recently
formed steel combine commands capt.
TAI enough to buy three or four States
Of the Union with all the real and per-
sonal property within their borders. We
have in this country no a. istocracy OF
birth, but we have what is likely TO
prove more powerful and more danger
Gus. an aristocracy of wealth. The
coming question il, shall the govern
ment control the trusts or the trusts
control the government? The latter
seems most probable"
Are these the words Of an alarmist ?
Was the man who wrote them scared ?
We think not, but serenely sober and
in his right mind.
And what will be the end Of il all ?
Consult history and there is but one
answer. Decadence of character, and
destruction of commonwealth. And,
We repeat, this isn't prophecy but his
tory repeating itself
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

If we are 90 believe AN that is being
said of the influences which are TO be
broughtto bear on theconvention when
it assemblies in Richmond, then no
good can come out of it. We are told
at one time that corporations will con-
troll it, aud then that LOBBYIST will die
tate It's policy, and again that Office
holders Will hold the reius and Law on
the pariylash. II these evil prophecies
are to be fulfilled then indeed will the
voters of the state send as their repre-
seutatives men unworthy to represent
Virginia iu ans capacity. The time 10
prevent all this evil is on the day when
delegates are elected. If this thing Is
worth doing at all il is worth doing
well.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01
FARMERS ENTITLED TO REPRE-

One thing certain with reference TO
the convention is that the farmers will
insist upon having voice in the body.
The farmers of Prince Edward county
have taken the initiative and called a
mass-meeting Of The people Of The
county, 10 be held at Worsham March 8,
10 select suitable man TO represent
that county in the convention. This
precedent is likely To be followed in
many sections. The country people
fear that corporate interest will domi-
nate the conveution.-Richm0ad
Iinls.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

We learn from the Atlanta Cousfjfu-
ton that a band of salvation Army
men were singing 'Jcsus lover If my
soul, ON one of Tine streets Of that city
the other day, when gentleman who
was listening. and whose ewes filed
with tears, was heard 20 say; 81 am
beginning to think there are no DAYS
like the old days and no songs like the
old songs Right brother; one day
differs from another in glory, and bad
songs die young. The best you can
say of song is that DC is old.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

We are told that Mr.. Wildman and
family went down with the il-fated
Rio dc Janeiro. because me insisted on
waiting until the pur-er could get his
valuables from the ships safe. Mad
ness, you say and yet mot more pro
nounced than that of So many we meet
with day by day, who give their souls
in exchange for a few dollars. Grasp
ing for more and losing all Eager
for another dollar, aud hurryiug into
eternity am everlasting bankrupt
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01
FARMERS ATTENTION!

Thinking, Va. Jan. Is, 1901
The Armour Fertilizer Works
Gentlemen:
In reply to your favor of recent date
Will say that my tobacco viii CHI took the
sweeps take premi UNI at the Farmville Fair
last fall, raised " tn Armour S Tobacco
Special Fertilizer and Bone Meal; the land
upon viii CHI this tobacco was raj sed had no
manure upon it whatever. There were more
than three hundred samples competing for
this premium consider your fertilizers
first GLASS and expect 20 use them exclu-
s1ve this season. Yours truly,
Z. Cral1e stokes
FORS.LEBY
H. f. BARROW q CO., Farmvlle, Va
J. r. WEAVER Rice Depot Va
F. p FLIPPEN e BRO, Cumberland c. H., Va
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

The Richmond NcioS says; "South
Carolina has labor contract law, the
purpose of which is to protect farmers
against the rowing tendencies Of the
colOred laborers. Under this law the
man who makes a contract to work for
another, say, a year, and who under
takes to Jump ito leave before the
end of his time-is liable to arrest and
punishment by imprisonment. The
farm laborer virtually enhsts for a year
when he signs his contract and is as
fast bound as a soldier
Better than the Virginia law on the
subject just as South Cardinals divorce
law is better than ours.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

The Union veterans ought 10 cry
loud and long: Save as from our
friends. With a pension list already
stretched to the high wafer mark, the
peace commanders are crying, "give,
give" Ii is disgraceful and mo- brave
soldier will deny IT, The war ended
80 years ago. and the wounded should
long since have been provided for.
Down with a patriotism which is pur-
chasable, a courage which il for sale.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

A prominent citizen Of the city of
London died several days ago, and il is
said that his death caused no regret to
a single human being. The reason is
that he was mOney-lender. Hemade
advances TO those who were hard up
and charged them an exorbitant rate of
interest.-EC.
The hard ups" will come to lament
his death, for he doubtless came 10 their
relief at times when it was necessary
that some one should. As long a.
spendthrifts remain ia the world it is
essential that the saving kind should
be on hand to whom they may apply
in emergencies
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

Those Daughters of the Revolution"
come from fighting stock and show
their martial spirit even la the election
of "A presidente-s. II was verging on
Washingion's birthday, too, when the
election was consummated, and yet 20
"hatchct' was seen ON the field Of
battle. But, OH, those dagger thiusts
at private character! Upon reflection
the dear sisters will regret all this.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01
"HONOR TO WHOM HONOR

In recent issue of the Richmond
Dispatch there was an interesting ac-
caunt from Judge H. w. Flournoy Of
Major'J. W. Ouey's connection with
the Texas oil fields. Years ago he To-
Gated them and parties are now reap
ing rich rewards from his "hud" An
ether has been claiming the credit of
being pioneer but history is on the
side Of the Major and no one in entitled
to share the honor with him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

Mr.. Trigg, one Of thc leading citizens
Of Richmond, stated recently. in AN in
terview i'm Washington, "With one or
two exceptions there are more people
employed in manufacture in Richmond
than in any other city, Mr.. Iripg no
doubt knows whereof me speaks, and
we are glad TO believe he Is correct in
his statement.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

Many girls, no doubt, fancy it would
be paradise TO be presidents wife, but
here is what one Of the number wrote
To friend from the white house: 81
live very duh life here, and know
nothing Of what passes in the town.
l never 20 to any public place, indeed
l think l am more like a State prison
er than anything else. There are GER
tain bounds must not depart from,
and as cannot do as like, / am OBJ
stinate and stay at home a great deal
Poor woman
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01
EGF0EAAW
IS LIKE 4 DELICATE
hruSIcAL lEGTRNAlEHT

In good condition she is sweet and lovable.
and sings lies song on joyful harmonious
string Out Of order or unsrung, there Is
discordance and unhappiness. Just as there
is one keynote to all music so there is one key
note TO health. A woman might as well try
10 fly without wings as TO feel we'll and look
well while the organs that make her a woman
are weak or diseased. She must be healthy
inside or she can't be healthy outside. There
are thousands Of women suffering silently all
over the country. Mistaken modesty urges
their silence. While there is nothing more
admirable than a modest woman, health is
Of the first importance. Every other con-
sdoraton should give way before It, Brad
fields Female Regulator Is a medicine for
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

The refusal of the people Of Mans TO
answer the signals we have been max
ing t0 them, j.. attributed by Thomas
Prime. European scientist. To their
low order Of intelligence and imperfect
mental deN el0pment which prevents
them from understanding our signs.
Something like fhi~ has been suspected
from the first-IhUadlphiq Times.
They may have 40 elections zap there
and are unwilling to "catch on"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

We don't just understand how the
Powers can cody demand the execu-
ton Of Chinese officials without am i'm
partial trial. 10 seems that the victim
is only designated not tried. Between
looting and lawlessness we are giving
the Celestials bad example.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

A seat in the New York stock eX-
change now costs Sjl 900, and the fell
low who gets one must get his money
back i'm some way. The outside inno-
cent "pay the freight"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

The Norfolk Ledgc wants the voters
of the state in advance 20 send men to
the convention who are lobby proof
Good advice Wilh such material i'm
the body a capitol square Of lobbyist
will be harmless and will only swell
hotel and har-room receipts.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

a glass case is to be made ready for
Mr.. Mckinley TO stand in provided the
Attn is a bad day. Soldiers in line will
have no shelter The 4th of March is
an enemy of the Republic.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

The "powers' are now and then re-
ported as "urging the sultan to do SO
and so. Why not take him by the
back of the neck and make him do so
and So.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

Under the new census Virginia has
population of l,o54.lS4 as against
l,6o2, $50 ten years ago. OF the 100
counties in tho State 66 have increased
In population during the decade
There are about 4O,l25 square miles in
the land surface of the State and an
average Of i6.2 persons to each square
mile.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01
Presidential Inauguration, Washington,
u. G.. March lth, 1901.

For the above occasion the Southern
Railway viii sell tickets from all ticket
stations ON it's lines to Washington, d.
c., and return at one fare for the round
trip, tickets on sale March LIST, 2ud and
3rd with return limit March 9th, 1901
G.. w. WEsTBURY,
d. T. 4
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

Mark Hanna is uow "a full hedged
colonel and may wear his new uniform
ON Inauguration day Mr.. Mckinley
was only major, so the boss outranks
him
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

We have lib acres Of valuable land,
3 miles of FarmviIle, i'm county Of Cum
berland, we can sell for 500. The
wood on il will more than pay for it,
Best plant land ia the neighborhood.
Farmville Farm Agency.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

General Fiizhugh Lee has gone into
the boom business again, this time in
Cuba. Remember Glasgow, General.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

Ye- the 22d of February was Wash
ington's birthday. bat what was the
dav of bis death?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-03-01

"Bll Arp" says that "selii-hn SIS is
the worst and most prevalent trait i'm
mankind and Bin is right.