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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-07
THE COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNTY uouRr HNARs REPORT On
CONDITION OF n. 8 n. oaADE.
II Is a Good Turnpike From Martins.
burg co che Mountain Additional
stock to he Issued.

Messrs Geo. II. Showers. u. s.
Roush and J. II. Smith. who were
appointed bv the County Court to in
spect the Berkeley and Hamshire
Grade or Turnnike and report some
plan bv which said road would become
n legal and self-sustaining turnpike.
reported as follows, in brief: We find
that the CAPITAL stock of the company
was to consist Of $40, 600. divided into
shares OF the par value OF $50. We
find that this stock had been subscribe
ed. $s. 900. or $50 shares. by individu-
ais and the rest by the Board of Pub
lie Works on behalf of the State.
On the division OF the State Of vir-
GINA the States subscription was
transferred to West Virginia md later
to the counties. We believe that AZ
ter the war when the road required
extensive repairs ana Expenditures 10
put il in condition the private share
holders relinquished thier several
shares to the county on the latt " TAX
ing on itself the burden or putting
the road IN condition and maintaining
it--a burden which it has faithfully
discharged.
The committee recommended that
the county place on sale enough
shares to make up the number Of
stockholders required by law for the
organization OF corporation.
They reported the first Ave miles OF
the road. ending at the turn on the
east side OF the mountain. legal
turnpike and ms good as any in the
county. The other FIVE miles crossing
the mountain and ending ut Back
Creek bridge has not sufficient width
In great many places and could not
be made legal turnpike without
great expense to the county.
The committee recommended that
the fret five miles Of the pike be con-
tinued az legal turnpike and addi :
tionai stock sold. They recommend
ed also that In order to do no injustice
to the persons on the west side Of the
mountain and at the same time to re-
lieve them of part OF their toll. that
the County Court AXE charge OF the
road and let 1T ont by contract, as 1t
is at the present time and TO be kept
in the same condition.
The court adopted the recommended
tions of the committee and appointed
Geo. Showers. j. II. Smith and @.
W. Stuckey 10 vote the stock owned
by the county in the company: addi-
tionai directors to be elected by the
stockholders. The clerk was instruct
ed to issue the additional stock
After passing "a number OF bills
court adjourned 70 meet on Saturday
at 10 O'Clock q. 10.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-07

last house were ADOPTED arrer slight
jdr. and then the biennial seat drawing
occurred.
This latter ceremony was robbed of
much of its interest by the fact that
under the new arrangement OF seats
there are more than enough to go
round. and those whose names are
drawn last do not suffer as they did on
former occasions. The flower show.
which is the great feature of the open.
ing day. was not as imposing as usual.
More flowers than ever before were
sent to members. but after the seat
drawing the house adjourned before a
third of them were brought into the
hail.
Resolutions respecting the late Presi-
dent Mckinley will be introduced in
the house by Representative Grosvenor
today simultaneous with the introduc-
ton by MIR. Foraker in the senate of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-07
WEDNESDAY, AFTERNOON CLUB.
Regular Meeting of This Organization
OF Musicians Held az the Home Of
MRS. Goulden

The regular monthly Meeting of the
Wecnes~ay Afternoon Club, composed
81 S, me Of Mar,insbnr' most talented
lonsiciaus, was held Wednesday after
noon at lie home Of Mrs. AS. Goul.
dan 9. Manle avenue. The following
program was rendered in a most in.
terestiig manner
- La Polka della Refine. j. Raft.
Miss StribIing.
2-"It YVES Not So To BE. y
Victor r. Ncssler
Miss Leigh.
81" Nocturne, +" Op.l7. Lonis Bassin
Mrs. Gonlden.
A." Water Lily, = Spiing Night
X. Schnmann.
Miss Wisner.
81" PapiIlon. . Humoresquo =
No 3, OPP. 6, Grieg.
Miss Cline.
6--Reading, Scandinavian Music.
Mrs. Goulnen
=" Nocturne. "Op. 81, No. !. Chopin.
Miss Kilmer.
S." The Angel Song Gounod.
Mrs. Flick. Miss Wisner, Miss Leigh.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-07
THE BUTcnEnINe SEASON.

The butchering season is now on in
the country districts and the squeaI
OF the dying norker is heard on all
sides. Years ago butchering was
great event at many farm houses aud
all the neighbors gathered to assist
and helm drink hard cider. eat big
dinners and incidentally to scrape the
hogs. But the event is quiet. one
nowadays. Modern appliances make
hog butchering an easier task while
it is done now in instalIment aud not
piled mp in one day. Pork is quite
high TINS year, as hogs are said to be
scarce.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-07
DEMENTED LAD ESCAPES.
James Mason bids Adieu to Berkeley
County JAN, hut Is Recapturcd.

James Mason bids Adfeu to Berkeley
County jail, Hut Is Recapturcd.
Officer Hardy Tuesday visited Hag-
erstown and brought back James Ma
son. runaway prisoner from the
Berkeley county Jail.
Mason who is just 81 wears OF age,
has not all the brains that he should
have also tendency toward destroy
ing property, once in while attempt
ing Ia apply the matchEto some build
ing or other. He has been confined
in jail for safe keepingsfor about fif-
teen months, the authorities not hav-
ing a. yet succeeded IN getting him
in the Home for incu,ables or the In
sane Asylum.
Saturday afternoon young Mason
was out doing some work with Turn
key.Wild. Wild went into the jail for
IA moment and when he came out Ma
son was no where to be seen.
Expecting that he would make for
Hagerstown, where he has an aunt,
the officers sent word to that place
and he was picked up on the streets
there Tuesday. He had gone to Hag-
erstown by Shepherdstown and Sharps-
burg. spending Saturday night in a
barn along the road.
Mason is again safe behind the bars
in Martinshurg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-07
HEARD THE MESSAGE READ
Congress Listens AttentiveIy to
RooseveIt's First,
THE ESOLUTIONS PRESENTED
Out Of Respect to McKinIey's Memory No
Business Was Transacted in Either
House-A DeIuge of Bills.
HE ESOLUTIoNS PRESENTED
House-A DeIuge Of Bills.

Washington, Dec 81 immediately
..fter the opening OF Congress at noon
today President Roosevelt sen his
first message to Congress. AS soon
as the message arrived the clerk began
reading.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-With the
desks of senators covered by generous
and beautiful floral tributes, with the
galleries occupied by the usual first
day crowds and the hall respondent in
new furnishings the senate was called
to order at noon, with President Pro
TEN. Frye in the chair. There was a
good attendance of both old and new
senators.
Mr.. Thomas G. Plat of New York
was an arrival. He looks well and ex-
pressed himself as being in good
health. Mr.. West appeared better than
at the lest session. Mr.. Hanna. al
though still using a cane, seemed in
good physical condition.
The chaplain's prayer was impress
sive. He referred pathetically to the
death of President Mckinley. charac-
terizing his death as an unspeakable
calamity. lie also spoke feeiin.sly of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-07

the same resolutions. The isthmian ca
nal bill will come in later, Representa-
tive Hepburn of Iowa saying that it
would not be deferred until the organi-
zation of the committee on interstate
and foreign commerce.
1t was estimated by officials of the
house that over 5000 bills had been in
troduced before II o'clock. There was
much rivalry for the honor of having
bill No. /, no less than fifteen members
having asked for this precedence. The
indications are that the bill of Mr.. Me-
Cleary restricting the sale of oleomar-
garine will be so designated when the
records are made up. The bills took a
wide range. Three Pacific cable bills
by Representatives Sherman of New
York, Corliss of Michigan and Jones
this project, Mr.. Jones proposing the
northern route via Puget sound, with
an appropriation of $S,000,000; Mr.. Cor
liss proposing government built and
maintained route and Mr.. sherman Of
fering the plan allowing private par
ticipation in the enterprise. Among the
other measures introduced was one by
Mr.. Sulzer of New York protesting
against the conduct of the war in South
Africa.
The eesolutlons Presented
WASHINGTON, Dec. Mot in
many years have the members of the
house listened with such rapt attention
IN tha animal raSca0a of a nrpcflput
of the United States as they did yester.
day to the reading of the first message
of President Roosevelt. Every word
was followed intently from the an
nouncement of the tragic death of
President Mckinley in the opening sen
tence to the expression of the closing
wish that our relations with the world
would continue peaceful. The reading
occupied two hours, but not over a
dozen members left their seats until it
was concluded. Several times there
was applause. and at the conclusion
there was an enthusiastic demonstra-
ton on the Republican side.
On motion of Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio
that portion of the message relating
to the death of the late president was
referred to a committee to consist of
one member from each state to join
a similar committee of the senate to
consider and report by what token Of
respect and affection ii may be proper
for congress to express the deep sensi-
bility of the nation TO the tragic death
of the late president. The speaker APP
pointed committee, headed by Mr.
Grosvenor, and then as further mark
of respect the house adjourned.
1t was not until the session of the
house closed that the weary clerks
were able to catch up with Mondays
deinge of bills and begin sorting the
further deluge of yesterday.
The presidents annual message TO
congress went In this year for the first
time in print. The two copies for the
two houses were printed on paper OF
heretofore for the written copies.
though the paper is heavy white in
stead of the bl.la tint which has been
in use. Each copy was richly bound
in brown morocco, with stiff covers,
with simple gold border and lettering,
the worGs on the front being, Mes
sage of the President of the United
States"
The senate listened to the first mes
sage of President Roosevelt and adopt
ed a resolution directing the appoint
ment of a committee to cooperate with
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
Novel Use For His Fodder.

81 have heard of some strange and
curious eXpedients that have been used
to clear the tracks in cases of railroad
wrecks" said well known railroad
official recently, but the methods used
on a small railroad not far from Bal
timore a few years ago TO clear the
tracks and incidentally save a fine en-
CINE from serious damage were the
most original ever heard Of.
The wreck had been caused by ice
forming on the rail from an overflow
ing tank near the trestle. The train
had two engines. The first engine and
the cars had run out on the trestle
and dropped over. The rear engine
was left standing half sidewise on the
trestle, which was 80 feet high. 1t
seemed as if the touch of a mans
hand would cause it TO topple over,
and 1t blocked the road, which was
only single tracked, and the wrecklng
car with its derrick could not be used.
If we only had something soft to drop
II on and then hoist it back said one
official we could manage all right
This remark gave a farmer of the
neighborhood an idea. He offered TO
sell his big stock of corn fodder The
plan was to pile the fodder from the
ground underneath the trestle to with
in few feet of the track and then
topple the engine over. The plan work.
ed well. and owing to the elasticity OF
the fodder the engine was not damaged
in the least baltimore Sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
Some Childish Humor.

Here are some specimens of childish
humor from the Chicago News:
"Oh, mamma" exclaimed 4-year-old
Flossie as she observed the moon in its
second quarter, come and look at the
moon. Half of it is pushed into the
sky. and the other half is sticking out"
Tommy, aged >, had been busy whit
Ting and managed to raise a blister on
his hand which caused a slight break
i'm the skin. Running to his mother, he
showed it to her and said. Mamma, l
guess I'm beginning to wear out"
did they sing any pretty songs at
Sunday SCHOOL, asked a mother Of her
little 4-year-old daughter upon her re-
turn home. only one" replied the lit
tie miss. 1T was something about
Greenland's ice cream mountains"
Papa-Well, Willie. have you been a
good boy today? Small Willie-Did
you ask mamma? "Why should | ask
her? Don't you know whether you
have been good or notY' Yes, but
mammals idea of goodness differs from
mine, and don't want to 80 back on
anything she says"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Reg
istration for the several Wards OF the City OF
Beldlng, will meet on Saturday, March Both, A.
D. !gOi at the building known as the Pullman
Meat Market building, situate on the East side
OF North Bridge street in the First Ward; in
the west room OF the building known the
Vincent block, situate on the South side of
Main street in the Second Ward; and at the
building known as the Hose House, situate on
the South side OF Depot street, in the Third
Ward all In the City OF Beding; this Is for the
purpose OF registering all qualified electors.
Section five Of Chapter three OF the Charter
provides that the Board OF Registration of
said City, as hereinbefore provided, shall, at
their session previous TO the general city cleo
ton in April, 1893, make reregistrat on OF the
qualified electors OF their respective Wards in
books OF form provided by law, and i'm every
fourth year thereafter. The said Board TO be
in session from eight o'clock a. m. until eight
O'Clock p. m. of said day"
Dated at Belong, Ionia County, Michigan,
this 9TH day of March, A. D., 1901
GEO. w. MOULTON, City Cler'.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
A Cool Housemafd.

A rather curious method OF burglar
catching was resorted 10 by an In
genious maldservant recently in New
York. AS The Electrical Review tells
the story, while in pursuit OF her
household duties the maid noticed
mans foot inside the clothes closet.
She did not scream, neither did she
lump at the door nor shut IL with a
bang Instead she took a broom ana
began TO sweep that corner of the
room near the closet. Her approach
was gradual, and the sweeping was
done so naturally that it would not
have aroused the most suspicious bur-
glar. At last the broom brushed the door
gently, but hard enough to close 1t TO
the fraction of an inch. With five or
six more gentle sweeps that closet
door was shut and almost latched,
which she at length succeeded in doing
by gently pressing her arm against 1t.
AS the telephone in her house was
so near the closet that the burglar
would be able TO hear her If she called
for assistance, she bethought herself
VI dholhel piah IL liS bdIh 49,
some telephone linemen were at the
time making repairs on a wire that
runs TO another house in the block.
She went out and spoke to them. They
promptly tapped a wire. attached a
testing instrument and called up one
of the down town exchanges, which In
turn got the house owner, who in his
turn called up police headquarters.
From there the call was sent TO the
police station nearest the house, and
two policemen were sent around and
got the man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
DETRoIrLivE STOCK MARKET.

Michigan Central Live Stock Yards,
Detroit, Mar. l2.-The demand for live
cattle is quiet this week receipts have
been moderate OF late. The following
prices are being paid at the Detroit
Live Stock Market: Prime steers
heifers, $4.25(d4 80; handy butchers
cattle, S3.75(G4 90: common S2,50(d3 so:
Gamers cows, $1.50(d2 80; stockers
and feeders active 81 75(d 4 90. Mich
cows active at $25(d50; calves active
at $4,000 $500.
Sheep and lambs quiet: prime lambs,
S500(dS5. %; mixed, S360(G4 so; culls,
2. 50(dS3.00.
Hogs are the leading feature in this
market, light receipts trade is active at
the following prices: Prime mediums
$550(d5.55; Workers, So 45(d5. 50; pigs,
S5.50(G5 go; roughs, $4 75(d5 90; stays, !
off; cripples, 81 per cwt off.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Not long ago young lady was
spending some weeks at a Scotch
country house, and just before dinner
one evening two cousins Of the host
one of them the great man OF the fam
ily-arrived unexpectedly. Shortly be-
fore dinner was announced the but
Ter sought the young lady and said to
her contidentially:
"We're putin on yesterdays soup, an
for fear there shouldna be enough, ye
maun decline"
decline SOUP exclaimed the young
lady. much amused. But, you know,
John. that wouldn't be manners"
Ma" said John coolly; but they'll
think ye ken nae better. "-London Tit
Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
SCHOOL REPORT.

March 10, 1901.
Report of Dist. No ?, Fsirplains,
for month ending March /;
Pupils not absent during month";
Doring, Ruby Loring, Elon Johnson,
Elsie Johnson, Harry Johnson, Ira
Johnson, Maud Rich, Sarepta Rich.
Absent but one day, Jay Rodgers,
Elna Warrington, Ora jerks.
Pupils not absent during term,-Ida
Rodgers, Elon johnson, Elsie johnson,
Ira johnson, Harry Johnson.
Absent but one day during term
Maud Rich, ID. g. Loring, Jay Rodgers,
Sarepta Rich.
MRS. c. p. RODGERS, Teacher
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
Night Was Her Terror.

81 would cough nearly all nightlong :"
writes Mrs. Chas. Apologize, of Alex
andria, Ind. land could hardly get an
sleep. had consumption so bad that
if / walked a block | would cough
frightfully and spit blood, but when
all other medicines failed. three Sl.G0
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery
wholly cured me and l gained 5S
pounds" It's absolutely guaranteed to
cure Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe, Bron-
chitis and allThroat and LungTroubles.
Price SOC and $1.00. Trial bottles free
at Cornell Bros drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS,

March H., 1901.
There are remaining at this Office at
this date the following unclaimed let
ters and wholly written postal cards
If they are not claimed in two weeks
they will be sent to the dead letter
Office.
LADIES LIST: Miss Hano Cameron,
Miss Sarah Reise, Miss Bertha Stay
ton.
GENTLEMEN LIST: Henry Moore
ID. Il. WILSON, Il. M
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
PROSPERITY IN IONIA COUNTY.
story-Large Increase In Deposits-7O
Per cent belongs To Farmers.

state Sayings Bank Reports Tell the
Per cent belongs to Farmers.
From the Ionia Sentinel
III there are still any OF our demo
cratic friends who doubt that prosper
ity has struck Ionia county they should
consult the bank statements published
from time To time during the past two
and one-half year.
A visit To the State Savings bank to-
day revealed the following facts as
shown by the published statements OF
that institution beginning with the
statement OF Sept 20, 1898:
Statement OF Total Deposits
Sept. ~, 1898 ,....,.... ......5.... e234 5yI 81
:, lsys ........t.' .t ......5..t.t.. 5O2oSt IS
Z, leOO..'..,,. .......a.... aoDlo'oz
Feb. 5, 1901 ...... s.................. 3l3,02l ~
Close of business Feb 2S 49,. 333,920 ls
This shows an increase ia two and a
half years of 100000, and Cashier
Heath informs us that OF the total
amount of deposits, no. less than
seventy per cent. belongs TO farmers.
During the above period the stock
holders have received dividends at the
rate OF eight per cent. per annum and
IN addition TO the capital of $50, 900,
their statement shows a surplus OF
$4,000, and undivided profits OF
So, 900. The stock seems TO be con-
sidered high grade investment, as
Cashier Heath informs US that he has
no less than ten applications for stock
which, up To date, he mas been unable
| to supply at any price.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Travellers say the hotels OF Cairo.
Egypt, are the best in the world. They
are as good as the best continental ho-
tells, better than the best American ho-
tells and extremely better than the
fashionable London hostelries.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
IsunIIY The Cnse.

Askington-Wh was your friend
whom | saw you walking with this
afternoon?
Teller-Hoh! He wasn't q friend.
That's my brother-in-law. - Harper's
Bazaar.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
After LaGrippe--What?

Usually a racking cough and gen.
eral feeling of weakness. Foleys Hon
ey and Tar is guaranteed TO cure the
"grippe cough" and make you strong
and we'll. Take no substitute. w. |.
Renedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
Cheap Insurance

Many man has been insured
against Bright's disease, diabetes, or
other dangerous ailment by fifty cent
bottle of Foley's Kidney Cure. w. |.
Ranadict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
Hammer Salye.

letter, eczema and skin diseases
yield quickly to the marvellous heal
ing qualities OF Banner Salve made
from prescription OF a skin specialist
of world wide fame. 25c. w. l. Bene-
dict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Petroleum occurs in Algeria, and at
Oran there is a tract 100 miles in
length that Is said TO be exceedingly
rich in petroleum.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
The Second Need.

Stockman You remember that
pointer" you gave me on the street
yesterday?
Bonds-Yes. What about 1t?
Stockman-Why. tried ii. and as a
I've come around to see If
you couldn't let me have q retriever
Richmond Dispatch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

I'm thinking about that ledger Of
ours" the landlord remarked to his
wife.
about whatW
"He pays his rent so punctually I
think I'd better raise II on him.
Philadelphia Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

old papers for sale at this Office. 25c
per hundred.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
FRANK 4. MOON.
SherlT on Ionia COUNTY Micb

"
Notice Is hereby given 10 the electors OF the
City OF Bedding, County OF Ionia and State of
Michigan, that the next ensuelng election will
be held on the
FIRST MONDAY OF APRIL
next, being the first day OF said month at the
building known as the Pullman Meat Market
building situate on the East side OF North
Bridge street, In the First Ward; at the west
room OF the building known as the Vincent
block, situated on the south de OF Main street,
in the Second Ward; and at the building known
as the Hose House, situate on the South side OF
Depot Street, In the Third Ward, all in the City
OF Belding; at which election the following offi
GERS 10 be chosen, 10 wit: For the City one
Mayor, one Clerk, one Treasurer one Justice OF
the Peace, one School Inspector: and for each
Ward, one Supervisor, one Alderman, one Con
stable, and two lnspe tors of Election. The
polls OF said election will be open at seven
o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as
may be, and shall continue until live O'Clock In
the afternoon OF said day.
Dated at Belding lonia County, Michigan
this eth day OF March, a. d., 1901.
GEO. w MOULTON City Clerk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
ELECTION NOTICE.
once Of the sherin Of

IUHIA County, I0nIa Mich.
To Geo. w. Moulton, City Clerk, Beding Mich
tion 10 be held on the first Monday In April
1901 In the state OF Michigan, the following
state officers are TO be elected viz: One Jus
tice OF the supreme Court ia the place OF Rob
expire Dec. 81 1901 also two regents OF the
University, in the place OF Frank w Fletcher
and Herman Kleferr whose tenn OF ONCE will
expire Dec 81 lvOl also one Commissioner oil
Schools for the county OF Ionia In place OF Levi
A. Burhans, whose term OF ONCE expires on the
Goth day OF June, a. D., 1901; also an amend
stitution OF the state OF Michigan relative tc
Circuit Courts.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
hand seal