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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
ocean steamer Endannered.

Atlantic City, June 4.-The steamer
Reynald Is in a dangerous condition
anchored two miles off this city. She
was visited yesterday afternoon By
Capt. T. A. Parker, of the Atlantic City
life saving station, who found her. a:
the result of the shifting of her cargo
listed at an angle of over As degrees
The crew had their effects on deck ant
the lifebots in the water. The frs
mate refused Capt. Parker permission
to go on board and declared that the
ship had not set signals of distress. Al
the captain partly got aboard bulldog
was set at him. In his judgment the
vessel is half filled with water. If hell
arrives, however, the steamer may bt
saved
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
omaha,s BIG Consolidation.

Omaha, June 4.-Plans for the con
solidation of the street railways of
Omaha and Council Bluffs. the electric
power plants of the two cities and the
Platte River canal appear to be as
Stunning definite shape, and 1t is said
the consolidation now hinges on terms
of purchase. The new combination
will probably be capitalized at 100000
600. The canal will divert enough of
the water of the Platte river to furnish
10000 horse power to be used in the
operation of the railways and water
plants.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
To Eject Land Grahhers.

Washington, June AT the request
of the interior department the secre-
tary of war has instructed Gen. Mer-
riam, commanding the department OF
the Colorado, to employ as many of
his troops as may be necessary to main
tain order on the Kiowa Indian reser-
walton in Oklahoma At least ] 900 in
truders have settled in the Wichita
mountains, which are within the Kio-
wa lands, soon to be opened to settle
ment, and they claim the right to do so
under the United States mining laws.
Secretary Hitchcock said yesterday af-
ternoon that they had no rights what
ever, and that they would be promptly
elected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Cyclists Probably Fatal Dive.

Buffalo, June 4.-Teddy Oliver, Is
years old was perhaps fatally injured
while doing his act in a midway show
at the exposition grounds last night
divers turn was to ride a bicycle of
the edge of platform 40 feet high ant
dive into a pool of water below. The
water in the basin into which Oliver
made the dive is Is feet deep in tht
center, the bottom slanting upward to
ward the edge of the pool. where it IL
only five feet deep. Just as he reach
ed the edge of the platform his whee
swerved, and oliver was thrown head
foremost into the shallow water on th'
outer edge of the pool.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Perhaps a Fatal Wooing.

st. Joseph, Mo, June 3.-Owen LC
gan, a young stockman of Arkoe, Mo-,
was fatally shot while calling on Miss
Jessie Walker, near Maryville, by the
young woman's father Saturday night.
Logan was paying attention to Miss
Walker The father objected and it is
said. had made frequent threats that
he would kill Logan if he did not cease
his attentions. Logan was standing at
the gate of the Walker premises talk
ing to Miss Walker when the father
fred the contents of a shotgun into
the young mans body. Walker gave
himself up and is in jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Two Killed. Twenty Injured.

Wheeling, w Va, June 1.-Two men
were killed and about 20 injured, two
fatally. in a rear end collision between
two sections of a work train yesterday
on the Pittsburg, Ohio Valley and Gin
cinnati railroad, near Powhattan. The
dead are Amelia Chan and John Met
ing, white Tony VERNE and Barney
Metzinsh are fatally injured. There
were % Italians on the first section OF
the work train when the second sec
ton crashed into it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Booths May Become ReconcIIed.

Cleveland, May 3.-The Leader says:
I. D. Hazard, financial secretary of the
colonization and social settlement de-
partment of the Salvation Army, is au-
thority for the statement that secret
negotiations are being carried on look
ing to a reconciliation between Gen.
William Booth and his son Darlington.
Father and son have been estranged
for five years, the son having in the
meantime organized the Volunteers of
America. If the reconciliation is eff
fected 1t will mean Ballington's re-
turn to the Salvation Army. and prob
ably result in the adjustment of the
Volunteers of America.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Alleaed kidnaner Held.

New York, June William Dorf-
man, who was arrested a week ago,
charged with being instrumental in in
ducing Rosie Geist, 16-year-old girl,
to leave her home in company with
Isadore Roth, was arraigned in mag
istrates court yesterday on charge OF
abduction. He waived examination
and was held in bail for trial. The girl
went west with Roth as far as Buffalo,
where size left him and returned to her
home Roth went to St Joseph, Mich,
where he was arrested. 1t is said that
more arrests are likely to be made
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Charged With Poisoning insane Man

Springfield Ills, June AIRS. Mary
L. McWilliams, of Quincy, mother o.
Mrs. Mary Barnes. of that city. arrest
ed on charge of being implicated in the
murder of Mrs. Barnes husband, fol
which crime Mrs. Barnes and William
Webb Ferguson have been indicted
had a preliminary examination before
Justice Henderson, of Jacksonville
yesterday and was bound over to the
grand Jury in the sum of $1,000, which
she has not yet given. Ferguson, the
negro who confessed to having giver
DR.. Barnes poisoned candy at Contra
hospital at Jacksonville, testified the
candy was given him in Quincy by Mrs
Barnes in the presecene of Mrs. McWil
liams. The murder was to secure life
insurance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
An "AmostIc Marriage in Cincinnati

Cincinnati, June 3.-The first "ag-
nostic marriage" in this country oc-
Cured here yesterday, and formed the
closing feature of the agnostic Sunday
school that has been established here,
The contracting parties were Freder-
lex Federle and Miss Martha Seaman.
Justice Alexander Roebling performed
the legal part of the ceremony, after
which both parties made their pledges.
including one not to resist divorce pro-
eeedings. The bride also repeated the
words. Should discover that we are
uncongenial or mismated | hereby
pledge that | will not bear children
that are not born of affection"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
The German Tariff Conference.

Berlin, June 4.-The tariff conference
which began today in Berlin, and al
which the larger German states are
represented, will endeavor to reach d
general understanding between the var
ious governments of the empire as to
the basis upon which the new CONNER
cial treaties must rest. The delibera-
tions Of the conference are likely to be
prolonged. Count Won Buelow, the i'm
perial chancellor, presides.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
THE CRAVEST ANXIETY
Forced by the Serious Illness Of
Mrs. Mckinley.
SHE is VERY FEEsLE INDEED.
The Complaint Which Came Near End
Ing Her Life in San Francisco Is
Still Present, and Gives the Prssi.
dent Much Concern.

cent Mucn concern.
Washington, June 3-Mrs McKin-
ley continues very weak Her condi-
ton is not greatly changed from that
of Saturday, but each day that elapses
without gain in strength lessons her
powers Of recuperation. The com
plant which came near ending her life
In San Francisco is still present. 1t is
in slightly less aggravated form, but
gives the physicians and the president
much concern. Mrs Mckinley has
shown remarkable vitality, but her ILL
ness has SO reduced her strength as to
leave her very feeble, indeed. 1t is
ter soon manifests itself her strength
may become so near exhausted as to
leave her without rallying power The
news given out by the physicians in
attendance yesterday was not reassur-
ing, though hope of better things still
continues. After consultation be-
tween Drs. Rixey, Sternberg and John
son the following bulletin was issued
yesterday noon:
Mrs. Mckinley passed a comfort.
able night, but her condition has not
materially changed since the report Of
yesterday"
There were no further consultations
of the physicians during the day, but
DR.. Rixey called during the evening
and spent some time with the patient.
In n s-; tr,
time the statement was made that
there had been no change in the condi-
ton of the distinguished sufferer
President Mckinley spent most Of
the day at the bedside of his wife,
though late in the afternoon he went
out for an hours drive. He departed
alone, but net Judge Watson, of Ohio,
an old friend, on the way, and the lat
ter accompanied him to the White
House.
There were many callers at the
White House during the day and even
ing making anxious inquiries regard.
ing Mrs. Mckinley. With few excep-
tons they simply left their cards after
being assured by the doorkeepers that
there was no change In Mrs. McKin-
ley's condition.
Drs. Rixey and Sternberg both were
In attendance at the White House dur
ing the evening. although the latter did
not remain very long. DR.. Rixey was
at the mansion for over two hours and
when he left for the night. shortly be-
fore IL o'clock. he announced that at
that time Mrs. Mckinley was resting
comfortably, as she had done all the
afternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Twice Convicted Ex.Priest Released.

Genesee, n. Y. June 4.-The indict,
ment against Charles Flaherty, an ex.
priest, of Mt. Morris. alleging rape,
was dismissed yesterday. This is one
of the most remarkable cases of the
kind in the history of the state. The
Indictment was found nine years ago.
He was twice tried and convicted and
appeals were taken TO the appellate
court in each instance. The dismissal
was asked for by the district attorney
on the ground that he thought it i'm.
possible to again convict Flaherty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Medal For Woman Life Saver.

Iowa City, Ia, June 4.-Irving Insti-
tute. literary society of the Iowa
State university. has conferred on Miss
Caroline Jarvis medal for bravery in
saving the life of r. NJ. Pagan, a stu
dent of the university Pagan and Miss
Jarvis were boating, when wind cap
sized the boat, throwing both into the
water. Pagan was unable to swim and
Miss Jarvis assisted him to secure a
hold on the boat and then swan to
shore, pushing the boat ahead of her.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Machlnists' Strike at Newport News.

Newport News, Va, June 4.-The
machinists in the employ of the New
port News Shipbuilding and Drydock
company, to the number of 500, which
virtually includes all the skilled me-
chanics in the machine department
went on strike yesterday, their de-
mand for shorter working day having
been refused by Superintendent Post
The yard will continue in operation
until the absence of the machinists in
terferes with the work in hand, and
then there is a probability that the en-
tire plant will close down.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Pennsylvania Legislature.
The New Railroad Bills Pass First
ReedInQ In the House.


Harrisburg. June z.--The Emery and
Focht rapid transit bills passed first
reading at last nights session of the
house. They will be taken UP today
for second reading and tomorrow for
third reading and final passage.
The Snyder bill appropriating al
100000 to pay the deficiency IN the
school appropriation caused by Gov
ernor Stones reduction In 1899 was
last night reported to the house from
the appropriations committee.
At the afternoon session the senate
amendments to the Ferrebee company
store bill and the Garner mine inspec-
tors bills were concurred in. The
house subsequently reconsldered the
Ferrebee bill and asked for conference
committee. AS amended the bill leyies
a tax of rs per cent on the face value
Of store orders. coupons, etc, issued by
corporations, except for coal and rent
The other bill increases the number OF
mine inspectors in the anthracite re-
gion from eight to sixteen, and pro-
instead Of having them appointed by
the governor.
Mr.. Henderson, of Allegheny, intro
duced bill covering amendments to
the act governing cities of the second
class, commonly known as the Pitts
burg ripper" The principal amend.
ment is intended to give the city re-
corder the power formerly within the
jurisdiction of the mayor.
In the senate last night Mr.. Muehl.
bronner, Of Allegheny, introduced q
bill amending the act governing sec
ond class cities, better known as tle
Pittsburg ripper" law. The amend
ments are similar to those introduced
in the house.
House bill making 1t unlawful for
first cousins to be joined in marriage
was defeated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Children Caused DISASTROUS Fire

Richmond, Va. June 4.-The Fair.
mount hotel, at Bristol, was burned
yesterday afternoon. The fire result
ed from children playing in the attic,
The hotel and furniture were totally
destroyed, involving a loss of S105, 900
All of the occupants of the building
escaped. The hotel comparatively
new one, was built on high hill es
pecially for summer guests.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Mrs. Lulu Prince.kennedy on Trial.

Kansas City, Mo, June Mrs. Lulu
Prince Kennedy, the 20-year-old bride
of month, who last January shot and
killed her husband. Philip H. Kennedy
was placed on trial in the criminal
court here yesterday. Kennedy was
killed two days after he had filed a
suit to have his marriage set aside, al
leging duress. Mrs. Kennedy's father
w. c. Prince. proprietor of a billiard
hall, and her brothers. Bert. a travelling
musician, and viii. young business
man, will be tried later on charge oil
conspiring with Mrs. Kennedy to Kill
her husband.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
coIumbia's Unknown senefactors

New York, June AT the regular
monthly meeting of the board of trus-
tees of Columbia university yesterday
President Seth Low announced a gift
of $4,000 from IAN unknown friend
A gift of $500 from the trustees of the
Mary Heminway estate, to found fell
lowship in anthropology. was also an
nounced. A friend gave 81 500 for fit.
ting up the sociological laboratory in
Barnard college.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
A "Trusty" Breaks For Liberty

Wilmington, Del, June 4.-Daniel
Miller colored, serving a life term in
the New Castle Jail for murder, was
sent on an errand to a store yesterday
and failed to return. He was a
"trusty." He had served eight years.
George HUT and Jamee Johnson, his
convicted accomplices. were pardoned
asa month.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
cubans to Meet in secret Session.

Havana, June AT an informal
gathering Of delegates to the Cuban
constitutional convention yesterday af-
ternoon it was decided to hold secret
session tomorrow to discuss the Of
fetal document which Governor Cen
eral Wood expects to receive from
Washington by today's mail the con-
tents of which he has promised to COM
municate to the convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Governor Stone gntertains the Judges

Harrisburg, June 4.--The judges OF
the supreme court were entertained al
dinner at the executive mansion last
evening by Governor and Mrs. Stone
Judge Dean was unable to be present
on account of illness. Senators Quay
and Penrose and ex-Chief Justice Pax.
ton were among the guests.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-28
EXAMINE THEM.
The observation-disclosures People

The "Coffee-Never-Hurt- People.
Some famous brain workers have made
a welcome discovery along the line of re-
covery of health by the proper selection
of food, Several were of the Coffee.
never-hurt-me' kind, but, as an expert
ment, tried leaving it off ten days, and
the use of Postum Cereal Food Coffee in
it's place. A definite and decided i'm
provement in health is practically certain
to attend such a change.
Look carefully into the state of health
of the individual who knows that "cafgee
don't hurt me-" and you are almost sure
to find some form Of physician all or Gane~
tional NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. muddy COM
plexion, or weak eyes, incipient heart
failure, kidney trouble, liver or bowel
disorders, or some form of weakness that
shows plainly enough by the cry for re-
lief sent up from some organ of the body.
Why does the dismissal OF Coffee and
the use OF Postum bring help? Expert
ments in artificial digestion show clearly
20 the scientific investigator that coffee
arrests digestion, and according TO one
authority allows only 81 per cent. OF the
food to be digested. That strikes at the
very keystone TO the arch OF health.
Failure in digestion means lack OF good
blood, and therefore a hack OF food for
the nerve ccnters. As the nerves control
lhe organs OF the euufe hodN, on can
readily understand that a disorRRnlzed
nervous system may show effect In any
part OF the body. Therefore. a removal
Of the cause will allow nature to right
herself A powerful assistant 20 nature
b. Postum Cereal Food Coffee. composed
OF the albumen, phosphates gluten. etc,
from which nature builds ia the delicate
tissues OF the nerves.
Postum eds digestion without drug
ginE, aud furnishes a concentrated hquid
food a. VOL as a most delicious morning
coffee.
n the reader has ever failed 10 make
Postum satisfactorily it will Boz found
that - allow n 10 boil ls minutes after
boiling oomnleucef. Win solve fhc prob.
lem, 80 % muat a. % boihd 10 extract
faHie, color nn1 FOOD value ~ DO tho only
ouaiual l'D0d coffee Wifh - pleasant
0Dnof nafor Many limitations 0f reat.
Hm Hfr noH NIHu fnr market Tho only
NH.HtnDI0 purf ftHH far b rfnd nfuFf to
Dol naar ui leH Efnaf of Honef. an1
wfuN ufhff nlftrlff. NHthifHaiafdinA uHf
lo#9 fis.fu teat iary nig 'gne.N
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-28
BRUNSWICK SOCIAL NOTES.

Brunswick April 7.-On Wednesday
evening at st. XaVlers' Catholic Church
the marriage of Mr.. w. A. Mcguire. of
Washington, Ga, and Miss Katie O'Con-
nor of this city, was solemnized. Rev.
Father Luckie officiating. The wedding
was extremely quiet on account of A re-
cent bereavement in the brides family
The, bride was becomlngly attired in a
tailor made suit of castor cloth, with nat
TO match. Immediately after the cere-
mony Mr. and Mrs. Mcguire left for New
Orleans and other cities after which they
Will reside In Washington
The Brunswick members OF the Tom
Welsh Fishing Club will leave In "A few
days for Atkinson, where they viii camp
O week.
Miss Dora Borre leaves shortly for Il
visit 10 Miss Lula Baker In Thomasyille.
MI and Mrs. j. NJ. Burnette have re-
turned from their wedding trip end arc
now pleasantly located at The Oglethorpe.
Mr. ana Mrs. y. NJ Nightengalo have
returned 10 Jacksonville after a visit %
Mr. and MrF. g. Downing.
MFs J a. Harrison left a few days
ego for her home la Atlanta after a Yislt
10 Mrs. q. A Taylor.
Mrs Mary Bryan ~ Welaka, Fla, u
visiting Mice Lydia JcneTs.
Mr ana Mrs. R. IS Wells snd children
nff spending aonle limo m Albany
Miss Mamle sgmons entertained hes
felod children Nlfh uDlie Tucsiag
Miaa lsiolse p0aa ~ GamraYiir. b. $40.
ilnK be- aunh Mr. Nnarhs kelum.
Ars a, N, Megf 70 fprndiug FQme
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-28
WAYCROSS SOCIETY.

Waycross, Ca, April N.-Mr. Joe s.
Malpas and Miss Beulah HiHiard we're
married Thursday evening at the home OF
the brides grandparents, Hon. and Mrs
w. II. Miller. A large party of friends.
relatives and acquaintance were present
Rev. II. M. Christian. pastor of First
Methodist Church performed the cere-
mony. The young people were the re-
cipients of great many presents.
Miss Lula Sweat, daughter OF Judge
Joel l.. Sweat. is visiting relatives in
Jacksonville.
Mrs. +. l.. Hall Of Jacksonville is Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. T. II. Morton
The Waycross Debating Club met We'd
nesday night and discussed the question
Resolved. that the female mind exer-
cises greater influence on the happiness
and civilization OF the human race than
does that OF abe male mind" The affirm
alive won. The question for next Wed
nesday night Is, Resolved that the world
r. getting morally better"
The tea party at the home OF Mrs. w.
A. Miller was a delightful affair. The
party was well attended. Prof. Mande-
yiiie's orchestra, composed Of Misses
Daisy Perham, Beulah Knight, Bud Per-
ham and Prof. Vaudeville, discoursed de-
lightful music quite q nice sum was re-
allied 20 swell the church organ fund.
Roy n. Campbell Stryker viii return
home next week, but Mrf. stryker will
remain Ia Washington for some time long
81. Her mother. Mr.. PEI Lee. died there
y week ago.
THE Wagcroas hihea Hli Glyf their an
nual pienin m May pa Palm Beach.
MIrf ciennif Henderson haa returned 90
Nfr home lr koffb fHr0ilna nff0r q Nalf
allh hef sister. MfH nr q "a spence, ~
Maffeisprn.
SUNDAY efiffnesn a. ocloek sales
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-28

Gladys Birnbaum, Lucille Stern, Gutha
Lehman, Blanche Sternberg Ruth Stern
Rita We'll. Marguerite We'll, and Masters
Edgar We'll, Lester Eckstein, Milton We'll
Milton Herman, Jerome Sternberg, Her
bert Smith, David Roos, Moses Ferst.
Milton Gerst, Lawrence Leman Melvin
Roos, Morton Levy, Edgar We'll and Ju-
Illus Gazan.
Miss Florence Moffett was given a pleas
ant surprise party Tuesday evening. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. w. Seckinger,
Mr. and Mrs Atkins, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Leaker, Miss Mamie Herman, Miss Fam
ME Allen, Miss Sadie Bennett, Miss Alma
Freeland, Miss Sanders, Miss Julia Nee
ham, Miss Gina Moffett, Miss Essie Free
land, Miss Mercy Hunt, Miss Susie Moi
fatt, and Messrs. Frank Bourquln Frank
Carpenter, Edward Waite, Joe Cook, Ed
ward Low, Sumter Sanders, Edward Moi
fatt, Thomas Shocks. Lance Bourquin, D.
Barthelmess. Harry Hopkins. j. Izler,
and Lawrence Wilkinson.
The May ball of Miss Oppenheimer'
dancing academy, which will take place
Wednesday evening, promises to be an
enjoyable entertainment.
Mrs. Hexter and Miss Nanette Hexter
have gone to New York, where they are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
kreigsman.
Mrs. A. A. Soiomons and Mrs. Joseph
Lovenstein have returned home from a
visit to friends in Georgetown, S. G.
Miss Grace Garrison has returned TO
New York. after visit 10 Miss Alice Nc
Call.
Miss Ballantine, who has been the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Blum, Jr., has
returned 10 her home in Memphis.
Mrs. A s. Guckenheimer and Miss Mil
bred Guckenhemer have returned from
Atlanta.
Mrs. Ralph H. Cutter and Miss Ray
mond Cutter left Thursday to visit friends
in Fredericksburg, Va.
Mrs. ]. Thomas West and children are
visiting in Thomasville, Ga.
Misses Marie and Katharine Farrell of
Biackville, S. c., are visiting the Misses
O'Connor.
AT the Golf Club yesterday afternoon
tea was served by Mrs. Henry Blum, Jr.
and Miss May Clay, assisted by Mrs.
Barron Carter and Miss Irene Withers.
Among those present were Mrs. Arthur
Gibbes Mrs. T. Mayhem Cunningham,
Jr Mrs. c. f. Moses, Miss Robert NJ.
Butler, the Misses Butler, the Misses
Rauers, Miss Maria Hammond, Miss
Beard of Virginia, Miss May duBignon,
Miss Edith Warfield, Miss Denham, Mrs.
c. II. Gibbes and others