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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-28
GOV TAFT WILL GO BACK.
Expects TO Return To Manila Before
discharged

Manila, Dec, Glover 4. 900 mem
bers Of the Federal party called On
Gov Taft yesterday to bid him fare
well and to wish him safe return.
The governor, reclining on lounge,
addressed $50 OF the most prominent
of his visitors. saying that he was
touched and honored by sthier pres
ence. The organizat ION, be added,
had done so much toward bringing
about peace and giving the country a
stable parry that it argued more for
anything else during the recent criti-
cal times
The reports circulated in the Unit
ed States, founded on incidents con-
n4cted with the war in Batangas
province and the island of Sam ar,
the governor said, tend to convex a
wrong impression OF the situation
which ia really hopeful. Through
other officers. the oonsrabulafy and
the provincial government. besides
$50 teachers. the commission had ex-
cellent means Of acquiring informa
tion in the organized provinces, and
IL considers that there never was "A
time when there has been so much
real grounds for hopefulness and en-
couragement in regard to the atti-
tude of the Filipino people toward
the civil government.
1.-THE military disaster in Samar
had created an unfounded feeling of
uneasiness concerning the condition
of the people of the rest of the archi-
pelago. The war in Batangas and
Samar, kept up by misguided men,
furnishes the only obstacle to obtain
in liberal legislation on the part OF
Congress.
Continuing, the governor said that
he would return here. He liked the
Fillpinos and regretted leaving at
this particular time. But il was a
comfort to know that the duties of
the office were in the hands of Vice
Gov Wright, an able LAWYER, who
sympathized deeply with the best
hopes of the people.
In conclusion, the governor said he
expected to be back before May, and
he hoped to have the pleasure OF
presenting the Fedreal party $ memo
rial to the President.
OWL government will be restored
in the ialnd Of Cebu on January Of
the coming year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-28
Gov. Cranes Decision as to Secre-
tary Cages Place.
A DECLINATl0N is EXPECTED
His Closest Friends Believe He VIII Serve
People Of Massachusetts, The Offer Came
Unsolicited and He Regrets Having Been
Placed in Position Of Taking il
Under Consideration,

Pittsfeld, Mass, Dec, 90 Govern
or @ rane has sent special messen-
ger to Washington with his reply TO
the Presidents tender of the Treas
urv portfolio Whether he has de-
clined or accepted he will not say.
A declination is containet IN the
envelope, according TO the Governor
closest friends. d sspite the fact that
messages have been arriving by mail
and wire urging him 10 accept. Bos-
ton, New York. philadelphia and
Washington have contributed great
nuA Der of expressions of good will.
te the Governor has said no word
in public that would indie ate his
probable action.
His friends, however say that he
cares nothing for Washington life,
that he believes he should serve out
the full term as Governor of the
Commonwealth. that he is much Mt
tached to his business and that he
would not care TO transfer all of his
interests TO other parties that he
might give the Treasurvship his en-
tire attention.
The Governor S family and his rela-
tions do not want him to accept the
Cabinet portfolio. His mother is
aged and IS quite infirm and 1t is her
wish that the Governor decline the
President offer.
Governor Cranes letter was writ
ten in his residence in Dalton. after
he had rested from his trip and had
time to thiuk over the offer. and had
talked with his closest frineds in Bos-
ton and throughout the State bv the
telephone.
In the early part of the 70's, when
the Governor was young man, he
was sent to Washington by his father
to study for the Treasury Department,
the Cranes having contract then. as
now, for making the Government
bank note paper. The Governor was
six months in Washington.
He was not fond of the CAV social
life there, and did not enter into 1t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-28

eight on this particular Chrisimss tve and
she had not vet discovered tae hi@IH place
OF tomorrow gift.
'Ie must know that ! want diamonds
this time" she muscd. "Why, Ihavc crit
ieired the vulgar display Mrs. Jonesmith
makes Of them, and talked Of the waste u
money their purchase implies until be
must have been impelled TO buy uic some
out OK sAeer contgariety. But Were did
he hide taem? That"
A knock at the deor interrupted her
train of taoGsat, and . particularly unin-
wiling chap asked for Old eiotlses ID robust
whine, The influence of tne season was
upon Mrs. Davidson however, and she gave
him an old overcoat which her husband
thought he might sometime wear when he
went hunting. He never did SO hunting,
but he lived as il he always expected TO
start early the next morning.
mo, just can't think where he has put
that gift" she said, returning to her casis
and her thoughts. We'll, one comfort, he
hasn't seen the cuff links and the macr-
sshaum pipe / have for him. I've moved
their hidingplace twice d week, 80 he has
had no chance to find them vile rum
magng in the waste paper basket for his
clean collars or searching in the china closet
for his neektie, which are always kept in
the upper left.hand bureau drawer. What's
that"
The front door had opened cautiously and
a stealthy step went up the stairs and stole
across the floor of the room above. Mrs.
Davidson turned pale, then softly clapped
her hands. Its Tom going to take peep
at my present. I'll keep quiet and find out
where it is
She heard the steps about the room, aud
held her breath until they paused before
the caiffoner.
"Ah, it is in the drawer that Tom said
had stuck and would not open. Way did
! never think OF that before"
She listened until the cautious footsteps
came down the stairs and the front door
softly opened and shut. Then sherose in her
triumph.
aha, he has slipped out to come in few
moments later, thinking that ! did not
hear him. I'll slip UP now, have a peep at
my diamonds and good joke on him IN tile
morning.
She went upstairs and lit the gas; il
flared up and scream burst from her. The
room was in confusion; drawers were upset
and their contents scattered on the floor.
AS she screamed, tie front door opened
and her husband came running upstairs.
'sWell, Tom Davidson, il you think this is
a Joke, | DON'T" she cried. ITO slip in this
way and play trick on your wife is--"
"What on earth do you mean by a joke"
"Tom Davidson, you don't mean TO say
that / didn't hear you come upstairs Is
minutes ago to look at my present and"
"You certainly did not. Hello" He strobe
across the room and lifted a drawer Of the
chiffonier which was upside down on the
bed. CAS- / came up the block, | met che
ugliest tramp / ever saw, and ] could have
sworn that he wore my old coat. You simply
sat there while he riAed the place and car
ried off the diamond pin had gotten for
your Christmas giftl"
When she had quoted down little and
Mr. Davidson was telephoning for the police,
his wife suddenly remembered that the last
hiding place for the cuff links and the meer-
schaum pipe was the breast pocket OF that
old coat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-28
CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL

Mar. people unacquaintec tn
the geography of the West imag G
that because the names :" hicago,
Milwaukee and St Paul. are used
in the corporate title OF the railway
owning the Short Line between
Chicago and Omaha, they must 90 via
the cities of Milwaukee and st. Pau
to reach their oeslinalion-and if ii
be Omaha or west thereof. This
is mistaken idea. On a map the
line running directly east and west
would look like this;
Chicago.
There is nothing more simple than
that, and it is less than 900 miles be.
tween Chicago and Omaha. Two
through trains daily IN each direction
with the best Sleeping Car and
Dining Gar Service, and all regular
travellers know and appreciate the
merits Of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railways Short Line be.
tween the East and the West.
Time tables, maps and.informatior
furnished ON application to Edmund
Janaway, Travelling Passenger Agent,
AZ s. Third ST.. Philadelphia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-28
DELAREY ABOUT TO SURRENDER.
Hopeful View ofBritish Over situation
I'm south Africa

London Dec. 30 Tia Associated
Press learns that the war office has
come into possession Of cipher tele-
gram purporting to have been sent by
the Beer commandant Delarey, stat
ing that he could not hold cut longer
than January.
According TO the correspondent of
the Times at Pretoria. Delarey is be-
lieved to be forty miles northwest o.
Klerksdorp, with about 400 men
The war office is taking a IL
hopeful view of the war than it La.
taken at any previous time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-28
OLD LANDMARK GONE.

The fingerboard woods, "a coup {
of miles north Of town, on the Shep'
herd pike, is falling before the ruth
less axe of the lumberman. This ia.
mIliar piece of woodland is part Of
the farm recently purchased by II. l..
Line I rom Edward and Touro Shep.
herd, and Mr.. Line will have it en-.
tirely cleared. using part of tho lum-
Der for the building of new barn Oh
his place. The removing OF his
woods makes very decided change In
the landscape at that point, and il
will give another paug-to those per.
sons who so deeply regret the DIES.
truction OF our forests.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-28
NINE DIE IN AN EyPLO SIOH
Burned and MangIed While Work.
ing on Top of Pittsburg Furnace.
CAUGHT IN STREAM OF FLAMES
All Were Cut OFF From Escape-F.ye Others
Were Badly Injured.

I Pittsburg, Pa. December 20-By an
explosion of gas in the Soho furnace
Of Jones Il Laughhn near Brady street
yesterday morning nine men were
burned to death and probably twenty
others more or less injured. Several
of the latter Will probably die The
damage win amount to $40, 600.
The bodies of the victims were all
removed TO the morgue and were ter.
ribly man0led and burned.
Five persons employed near the fur
mace are unaooounted for and ii is not
known whether they have persisted
or not.
The EXPLOSION occurred IN one of
the big blast furnaces. The men were
at work at the top of the furnace over
1870 feet from the ground. They were
employed as filters aud were just get
ting ready TO quit work. being mem.
hers OF the night crew, when the gas,
which accumulated in the furnace,
exploded and tons o. motion metal,
einders and Stag were thiown over the
unfortunate men on the ton of the
structure.
When the gas let go a panic ensued
on the small platform about the top
All the men made rush for the ell
evato-r, but It had gone down. and
there was no escape. 10 jump meant
death and to remain o n the platform
was just as certain doom.
The tons OF molten metal and flames
fell upon them aud burned nine men
to death. Their bodies dropped to
the roof Of the mill eighty five feet
below, everv bone broke and an un-
recognizable mass of human flesh.
Eye-witnesses say that it was the
most horrible sight they ever witness
ed. They say when the explosion took
place there was one great loud report
and the murkey heavens were illumi-
mated with n great sheet of flame,
showing the men on top of the furnace
running about, gesticulating wildly.
The flames and hot metal looked like
volcano in action. Five OF the men
were blown off the top of the furnace,
and, strange as it may seem. these
men ARE the ones that are still living.
The others hung on the railing, some
on the outside, others on the inside,
until their clothing was burned off.
Two of the victims hanging on the
outside held on and remained tena-
ciously clingin0 to the railing unfil
their fingers were burned off. They
then fell to the roof of the mill, dead.
Seven of the victims were found dead
ON the platform If the cupola.
These were completely denuded of
clothes bv the flames and their bodies
were burned almost to crisp.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-28
WINDOWS TAKEN.

Nearly all the handsome windows
to he placed i'll the new Presbyterian
church have been applied.for as me-
mortal windows. Windows have been
given out for the following; Mrs.
Shook, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Coop er
and Peyton r. Harrison, who at the
time of his death was an eldersin the
church and superintendent of the Sun
day school
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-28

for such action under this clause of
the precept:
1.-The foregoing specific directions
are given primarily for the informa-
ton and guldance OF the court, but
do not limit or restrict the scope of
its inquiry into the entire matter.
the investigation OF which is asked
by the officer concerned.
Certainly the question of COM
mand was comurehended in the phrase
entire matter, and the Admiral b.
lieved himself justified In expressing
his opinion upon it, He had no
thought Of self in adding this opin-
ion He desired TO do his whole du-
ty. Moreover, he believed that by
rendering such an oplnion he would
and In effecting a settlement of the
controversy. The Admiral thinks
that in the interest of good discipline
in the service, the dispute over the
Santiago campaign should end, and
this is responsible for his decision
not to talk for publication and add
fresh fuel TO the flames.
The Censure Of Gen. Miles
Lieut. Gen. Miles went to New
York on Saturday before the text of
the reprimand was given to the press,
although he is presumed to have re-
eelved the original cory direct from
the Secretary of War. 1t is not ex
pected that he will do or say anything
concerning the President s action.
The generals friends and the public
regard the censure as having been un-
necessarily severe. even if deserved
according TO military regulations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-28
BUSY AT POsTOpEIcE.

These are busy days at the postoffice.
The clerks are kept on the jump hand
ling mail which has increased greatly,
as is usual Just before Christmas.
Packages are rolling into the office
and the mails will get heavier from
now on until Wednesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-28

To clean flannel blankets a good way
is to put two tablespoonfuls of borax
and pint Of soft soap into cold water
sufficient to cover the blankets. When
the borax and soap have dissolved. put
in the blankets and let them stand over
night. The next day rub them out.
rinse 10 two waters and hang them 70
dry. Never wiring them.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-06-07

pointing her to represent the state
of Colorado, at the state conven :
tons Of that order in this state for
the ensuing three years.
Mr.. and Mrs, j "A Haig left on
Monday for Mortified, Mimi, to
attend the commencement exer-
cises at Carleton College, where
their son Ernie will be graduated
this week.
The Cubans are causing an ex-
ceeding large amount of fuss over
the Plat Amendment to their con.
stitution and up to date have re.
fused to accept it without con.
ditions. Uncle Sam is just as re.
solved that there shall be no con
ditional acceptance. A delegation
should be sent to the demurrine
Cubans to bring them to the Glenn
where after they partook of 6
square meal, theywould be pleased
to accept anything we would offer
Mr. and Mrs 81. Small, returned
from Fargo on Saturday evening
MI. Small served as a grand juror
for ten days at that city.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-06-07
Farmers Take Notice.

Agents wanted in every wheat
growing county in the state to
take orders before harvest for Ma
caroni seed wheat for next spring.
There will be a large demand this
fall for this wheat SO that those
who wish to secure seed for next
year must have their orders in be-
fore harvest.
This wheat is highly recon-
mended by the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture.
For samples and further informa-
ton address, T. N. OIUM,
Lisbon, N. D.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-06-07
Sprained Ankle
Cured.


"At one time I suffered from a
severe sprain of the ankle" says
Geo. E. Crary, editor Of the G uide,
Washington, Va. CATER using
several we'll recommended medi-
cines without success, I tried
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and am
pleased to say that relief came as
soon as l began it's use and a COM
plete cure speedily followed"
Sold at Greene's drug store.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-06-07

the Packers Of South st. Paul, and
will fill a like position on the local
club.
Ladies' gold filled watches for
$40 up, guaranteed good time
at 81. Huesgen's.
Don't get s~ide-tracked in bust
ness. Dizziness sometimes passes
for death. Men with brains reach
the goal. Rocky Mountain tea
puts gray matter into ones head.
IS cents. G. w. Greene.
In the "Cent a Word Column"
on the 3rd page, is published every
week important items that it will
pay you to read. Don't overlook
this department.
Imitators have been many.
Thoughtful people have learned
that true merit comes only with
the genuine Rocky Mountain Tea
made by Madison Medicine Go.
IS cents. G. w. Greene.
If you want to pay the balance
due on your crop contract for land
John'W. Maher will loan you the
money with which to do so.
Fred Sterrett, of Crazy, was in
town on Saturday, on legal bust
ness.
If you have a piano or are inter-
ested in music, send your name
and address to VIM. M. Annis,
1923 Broadway and he will send
4 pieces Of new music absolutely
free.
S. F. Sterrett abstracter and
manager of the Lakota baseball
team was a Sunday visitor.
Sterling silver souvenir spoons
from SO cents up at 81. Huesgen's
Frank Heenan, of GAINESVILLE
Mimi, has accepted the position
of night clerk at the Sevilla.
We are here to please you. II
you want a bill of groceries or dry
goods or shoes for yourself or the
little ones Or anything in our line,
remember the COOPERATIVE store.
James cCormick, and smile,
were duly registered at the Sevilla,
the early part of the week. Bust
ness and pleasure.
Our line of ladies' and gentle
mems spring underwear is the
most complete in the city. Come
and look them over and get our
prices, the G. -Operative store.
ia Haslam has recently gained
the coveted reputation Of being the
star collector of this neck of the
prairie.
If you really want to sell your
land, why not list it with the hust-
lers-Brown & Go.
Miss Helen Haig, is the guest
of Miss Mary Cairns, during the
absence Of Miss Haig's mother.
Farmers can get calendars from
VIM. H. Brown & Co.
Miss Edith Carhart left Monday
afternoon. for her home at May
vile, to spend her sum ller vacation.
E. M. Prouty, of st. Paul, at one
time heavily interested in North
Dakota soil, was in the city on
business last Saturday.
Murine is excellent for inhamed
eyes. SO cents per bottle at FL.
Huesgen's.
G. FL. Barber, who has been in
the city for several months past,
in the employe of P DeFiore and
later at the Sevilla. left Monday
afternoon, to accept a position at
Hunter.
Violin and guitar strings for 5
cents apiece at Fl. Huesgen's.
G. j. Lord and little son were in
the city from Cando, the first of
the week. MI. Lord is chairman of
the state railroad commissioners
and president Of the Towner Coun-
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-06-07

ty National Bank, of Cando He
is having his Chautauqua cottage
remodeled, and making prepara-
tons to spend the season by the
sea-shore of the spirit waters.
At the Co.. Operative store you
will find a nice assortment of per-
Gales c%hambrays, peques, cheviots
and ginghams in the very latest
patterns and colorings. We are
glad to show them whether you
wish to buy or not.
T.. A. Luros was up Crazy on
legal business on Monday.
Our carpets and rugs, the larg-
est assortment we have ever han
died, large rugs in Symrna, Vel
vets, Brussels, Administers, ETC.,
have arrived. Geo. w. Gets.
Merchant Arneson, of Crazy,
was in the city Saturday, on bus
mess.
Lake View Creamery separator
cream is the purest and heaviest
cream ever sold in Devils Lake.
Why not buy the best? Telephone
l41.
Ed. German, of Cando, was in
the city Saturday, on business con-
nected with the Farmers railroad.
Separator cream in any quantity
for sale by the Lake View Cream
cry. Telephone al.
Mrs. Frank Carnathan, Of Grand
Forks, visited Mrs. S. G. Jones,
the latter part of past week.
Reliable hail insurance WRITTEN
by a responsible firm in a reliable
company. Insure now. It costs
no more than if you waited until
July. See VIM. H. Brown & Co.
O. Fowler and Andrew Prince
ton, Of Minnewaukan, took in the
sights of this city on Friday.
You may as we'll expect to III a
steam engine without water as to
find an active, energetic man with
a torpid liver and you may know
that his liver is torpid when he
does not relish his food or feels
dull and languid after eating, often
has headache and sometimes dir
illness. A few doses of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
will restore his liver to it's normal
functions, renew his vitality, i'm
prove his digestion and make him
feel like a new man. Price rs
cents. Samples free at Greene's
drug store.
The pupils Of the Devils Lake
schools showed their appreciation
for Prof. j. A. Haig, on Friday
last, when they presented him
with a beautiful leather rocker and
an elegant cut glass inkstand. Prof.
Haig was greatly surprised when
he received the tokens of esteem
from those whom he had under his
care for lsome time past, and he
has been quite busy since Friday,
thanking his young friends for
their kindness towards him. To
Miss Mary Cairns is due the most
credit for the act.
Mr.. W. S. Whedon, cashier of
the First National bank Of Win
terset, Iowa, in a recentlettergives
some experience with a carpenter
in his employ, that will be Of value
to other mechanics. He says: II
had a carpenter working for me
who was obliged to stop work for
several days on account Of being
troubled with diarrhoea. / men,
toned to him that I had been SINH
larIy troubled and that Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
remedy had cured me. Hebought
a bottle of it from the druggist
here and Informed me that one
dose cured him, and he is again at
his work" For sale at Greene's
drug store.
Mrs Isabella Roberts has re-
ceived a commission from the
y Grand T,odoa IF tho q r. 6 an