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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-11-14
MATTERS AT
WASHINGTON
News and Notes of National
Interest.
THE SPEAKERSHIP.
Cabinet Meets--SoutIlern Rep
resentation Again--CoIumbian
Congress to Meet.

Washington.-The annual report of
Maj. Gen II. O. Corbin hts at last
been made public BE recommends
the restoration of the army canteen
and attributes desertions and trials
10 its abo!ution Every 0 herfesture
of the army is dealt with at length.
He is of the opinion that reviews of
war maneuvers and exer cises should
be held yearly at diffsre points.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-11-14

Biloxi, Miss, Nov. l0.--A site for
Biloxi's new postofiioe and govern
ment building will be selected on the
9th OF December, notice to this effeot
having been given by Secretary OF the
Treasury Leslie NJ. Shaw. Several ell
gible sites have been proposed, and
the building will be located in an eli
gible portion or the coast metropolis
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-11-14

Knoxville. Tenn. Nov. 1o.-Tho
city was in total darkness last night
and half the street cars have been
taken off as result of coal shortage
jackson, Miss, Nov. TO- -Bert
Chapman. well known young white
man Of this city. died yesterday from
the effects Of oyer-indulgence in green
peanuts. Last Saturday afternoon bic
ate large quantity Of peanuts phich
had recently been picked, and they
formed lump in his stomach which
the doctors we're unable TO remove af.
ter : week Of constant attention. Con.
sestive ohilIs set ia, and ths pstieni
passed away in mach asony,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-11-14
A rliner Commits rIurder

Wilkesbarre. Nov l0.-A, Aailer
named Hennessey shot foreman Dennis
Doris Of the SusquehaDna Coal Com
pany mines at Glen Lyon. in the
abdomen today because the latter re-
fused him work. Hennessey was ar
rested and lynching is threatened.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-11-14

Colorado Republicans are demand
Ing an investigation Of alleges elec.
tion frauds.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-11-14

Nashville Opera House Burned
Nashville. Nov. 8.-Grand Opera
House. one Of Nashville's leading
theahss, can 6 dro early this morn.
ins, and viii probably y total less
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-11-14

Gen. Toral who surrendered the
Spanish forces a. Santiago de Cuba
70 General shattsr, has become n.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-11-14

: The assessment of Mississippi
shows values Of $40. .9SS, ,132, an in
crease Of $18, 14l, ,00i.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-11-14

The Bureau of Navigation is ready
40 distribute to enlisted men the West
Indian medal, awarded under act Of
coneress, approved March 5. 1901.
Owing to the great number Of medals
20 be distributed. and to prevent the
possibility OF being overcrovded with
xeouests. the bureau has decided to
eublish the lists Of men by vessels,
commenoirg with the UDited States
ship Indiana. An application whose
nama appears In the lists, bat who is
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-11-14

It is reported. from what Is oonsid
cred reliable source. that in : shor'
time the contract will be let for the
proposed branch road Of the Shreve'
port and Red River Valley railroad
FROM Colfax to Winfield, La The
distance on an air line Il about thirty
miles.
The case Of Tom jackson for the
murder OF bis brother near Clinton,
March 81, has been net for trial On ~
1oth inoa
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-11-14

In annual report, the Civil Ser
4ioe Commission urges that congress
provide for the reclassiication of the
entire departmental service. The
commission says that until such re-
classification is made, it does not feel
justified in attempting to enforce q
uniform system Of regulations for pro-
motions. 1T urges that each depart
usnt advance system Of promotions
~ ffs own
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-10
SCIENCE PRACTITIONER.
Mrs. Carpenter Charged With Vio-
lation of State Statutes.

Glenwood Springs, Nov. l0-A
charge of practicing surgery without
license will be brought against Mrs.
Layina F. Carpenter, Christian
Scientist practitioner at Newcastle, in
this county. District Attorney John
). Grey states that he is preparing
the informations aud that they will
be filed within few days The
case RESULTS from the death of Mrs.
Elanor Miller, wife of Hugh Miller.
whom gave birth to child last Tues.
day aud died Friday of septicemia.
Druiug her whole illness the mother
bad no attendance excepting that o.
the Christian Scientist. The child,
it is thought will live.
When DIR. l.. G.. Clark, the coro-
ner, heard of the circumstances Of
the case he Immediately held an au-
topsy with the assistance of DR.. Holt
of this city, and he says that the
woman's life could have been saved
If she had had proper attention.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-10
Conference in Session.

The annual meeting of the Colo
RADIO State conference of the Bricklay-
ers and Masons International union of
America, is in session in this city to-
day. 1t is being presided over by
President j. H. Nicholson and 5. A.
Beagle. secretary treasurer, is Keeping
the records Delegates are present
from all sections of the state. The
session will continue through tomor-
row. The Denver union is represent
ed by f. Gaskins
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-10
Shot by Crazy Man.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Nov. l0--Daniel
Doris, the mine foreman for the Sus-
quehsnna Coal company, who was
shot by Patrick Hepnessey, dement,
I'd fireman whom he had discharged,
died tonight The action Of Hennessey
who is in Jail. indicates that he is ir-
responsible.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-10
Important Meeting.

The business men of Florence are
urged to be present at meeting to be
held at 7 80 tins evening in the real
estate office of II. +. Lutes to formu-
late plans for properly welcoming
Thomas Robinson upoI his arrival
tomorrow. Let's do the thing right
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-10

Saturday evening Drs. Moore and
Atkinson amputated the mangled leg
Of d. W. Class, and today he IL report
ed as being in very satisfactory con
dition There is renewed hope OF his
recovery. Mr.. Gass was the unfnrtu-
nate victim Of the boiler explosion
last week.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-10
Machinists Walked Out.

Steubenville, o., Nov. 10 The
machinists at the National Steel com.
pany's mill at Mingo Junction are out
on strike. Their scale was not
signed and one member of the COM
mittee was discharged so all walked
ont
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-10

Sunday excursions to Cripple Creek
and return every Sunday. $500 for
round trip, Train leaves $3.50 p. m
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-10
GIVE HIM A HEARTY WELCOME

O
sofM Mr.
with they of
his pie show their
brings Mr.
of busue Yeab arriv to
possibly should be the Rio
of the
Mr.
factor will Florence
of his life in FlorenG is the
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-10
Bonds Have Been Placed and
Trolley Line Will be Built
Thomas Robinson's Tenacity of Purpose Inspired
by His Faith in the City of Which He Was
One of the Builders Brings Success
to His Long Cherished Enterprise

Thomas Robinson the who loves Florence md
the bants of this city hold highest hurryng
from the East with of cheer for people.
After than year of ceaseess diligence
the possibilities of Florence portion
Valley has
entering the realization of his ondest For
his talent his energy and his have been
building Florence from hamlet city
class Finally Mr. Robinson recognized the
electric railroad the cities Florence
Canon With characteristic faith courage began
plans accordingly There many obstacles in the
way he with little eria his
the knocker evdence he forced
alone But feasibility
of his enterprise and indomable will swept the
enng path The bonds placed
railway will be built through the of this
ant with neighbor on the west
honor Thomas Robinson, who believes in doing
things and does them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-06
END OF CONSPIRACY CASE
State Confesses Robert Hart Not
Guilty,
The Spires and Benjamin Herr We're Indicted
Jointly With Hart at Frederick on the
Charge Of Conspiracy.
Charge Of Conspiracy,

A dispatch from Frederick, Md.
states that States Attorney Glenn II.
Worthington of Frederick county has
entered plea of mot guilty confess
led by the State'' in the case of Robert
Hart. formerly of Baltimore, who was
under Indictment in the Frederick
court on the charges OF conspiracy
with intent to defraud creditors. The
case of Meyer Spiro, Bennett Spiro,
Emanuel l. Spiro and Benjamin Herr,
who We're indicted jointly with Hart,
have been settled. =
The parties named, it was alleged in
the indictment had conspired together
to buy $l5, 292. 81 worth of goods on
credit TO reship these goods TO various
points, consigned to fictitious persons,
and then sell them. leaving the credi-
tors in the lurch MANY firms in the
Middle States and New England We're
among the alleged victims. the Chesa-
peake Shoe Company, the Eagle Pants
Manufacturing Company. Messrs Fred
81 Himmel and Messrs John A. Hor-
ner q Co., of..Baltimore, being on the
list. Meyer SDiro kept clothing and
furnishing goods store at Wavnesboro.
Pa, with branches at Martinsburg,
w Va, and Brunswick. Md, in
charge of Bennett and Emanuel, fela-
tives Of Meyer. Meyer went into. in
soltency Of July 10, 1901, and propos-
ed TO pay Is cents on the dollar. A
Baltimore detective firm employed by
the creditors traced the goods, $4,000
worth Of which We're recovered. The
Spires departed without leaving their
addresses.
Hart, who was u member Of the firm
Of jeffrey. Hart q Co., was charged
with receiving some of the goods in
Baltimore. He contended that he had
only paid tie freight OH the goods our
of-his own pocket, doing this at the
request of the Spiros. who are his
cousins. and without knowledge of the
circumstances He was defended by
State Senators Jacob Rohrback, Of
Frederick, county. and Jacob N Mo-
ses, Of Baltimore city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-06
Bessemer Company Lets Contract
For Twenty Houses.
OTHER INDUSTRIES ARE PROJECTED
Clay and Limestone Said to Make Excel
lent Cement--Pressed Brick May
Be Made.

In the near future small sized city
will spring into existence four miles
north of Martinsburg. Only yester-
dav Mr.. l. l.. Bender, contractor and
builder. received the contract for the
construction of twenty frame houses.
two stories high and each home to
contain five rooms. The contract was
let by the Bessemer Limestone Com.
pany and the houses will be built on
their pronerty in the neighborhood Of
their quarries and around their COM
missary on the Williamsport pike.
Mr.. w. @. Leonard. Manager Of the
Bessemer Company, said to q represen-
tative OF The Herald Tuesday that
the twenty houses for which Mr..
Bender had been eivon tic con sract,
was only the first installment OF 100
houses which the company intend to
nut MP. A chucrh ID also to DO built
for the benefit of the families moving
into the new houses. Arrangements
are being made to have the school kept
open nine months in the year instead
of six, as at present. This it can be
seen that preparations are being nude
for the comfort and convenience OF the
residents in the new city.
A dynamo WI be installed BY the
Bessmer Company with which to fur
nish electric lights for the houses
The companv already have a first class
water works in oneration and each
house will have water and electric
lights.
This is only the beginning, DR. Otto
With, celebrated chemist Of Pitts
burg. has been experimenting with
the products Of the Bessemcr Company
and the clay that is found around
their ouarries DR. With has found
in the stooe and clay better properties
for the making Of cement than arc
used in the making Of the celebrated
German Portland Cement.
The international Cement Company
has been Incorporated under the laws
of New jersey for the purpose Of oper-
ating cement mill and manufacture
ing cement. 1t was at first the inten-
ton Of the COMPANY to construct the
mill at Pittsburg. but on second con-
sideration an offer was made to the
Bessemer Limestone Company for the
room on which to locate their plant
near the stone quarries. This was
readily granted for one-half interest
in tine new plant
This cement mill. If put in opera
ton, will employ fully 1000 men. II
the cement that can be made from
Berkeley county clay and lime stone
is superior to the celebrated German
Portland Cement. then indeed will this
county and the new CITY" take sud-
den leap into prominence. DR.. With,
the Pittsburg chemist, was closely
connected with the Portland Cement
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-06
HIS SKULL FRACTURED
John Houser Met With Fatal Acct
dent tuesday by Falling Tree.
WAS FEELING TREES NEAR HOME
Fellow Workman Secured Team and Took
Him Home Died Before the Doctor
Arrived Sharks Remains
Sent Home.

Following closely in the wake Q
the explosion OF dynamite that occur
red on the b. s. Q. cutoff about four
miles north of this CITY Tuesday
morning and in which Laton Shank
met such horrible death comes the
report of another fatal accident south
of the city.
While cutting timber on the farm
of Mr.. J. w. Snyder. near the Ope-
quon. Tuesday morning about i II
O'Clock, Mr.. John Houser was struck ON
the head by limb OF falling tree,
the effect Of which resulted in his
death.
Immediately af ter the accident a
fellow workman instead of sending for
a doctor, walked to Houser's home
which is three miles from where the
accident occurred, where he secured a
horse and buggy in which he took the
injured man home. After making him
as comfortable as possible he hastened
to town for doctor. DIR. Mccormack
was summoned and Immediately set
out for the Honser home, which is sit
uated on the Burns Ford road. On
arriving there he found the injured
man had breatled his last, having
died four hours after the accident.
DR.. Mccormack s examination showed
that the skull had been fractured by
the blow
Houser had quite q reputation as q
lumberman. For q number Of years
he worked for Mr.. Thomas Kearna, Of
this CITY. He had been employed late
" in the stone quarry but for the last
three weeks has been cutting wood by
the day near bis hogaa Being M old
lumberman he knew the danger Of fall
ing trees, but it is supposed that he
was watching the trunk Of the tree
thinking to keep away from that.
when the limb struoE him. His death
makes the second that happened in
this county Tuesday from accident.
Fe is survived by wife and three
children He was IS years of age.
The funeral viii take place Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock Intsrment in
the Pleasant Plane church yard
REMAINS SENT HOME
a telegram was received Taosday
evening from Mrs. Laton shank wife Of
the mau who was killed by the cxplo.
sion Of dynamite on the 3. & o. cut
off yesterday, requestine the body tc
be sent to Frederick at once.
Undertaken When prepared the body
for burial ana ii was taken TO FIR ed.
erick Wednesday morning on B. g O.
train No. 2 From Frederick it was
taken to ssMeyersville, a few miles
from Frederick, where be was bar
led.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-06

Co.. and In making his experiments
says the material that Berkeley coun-
tv furnishes will produce i better CO.
ment than the Portland.
The International Cement Company
expect to begin oporationYhere iii the
spring.
IL has also been discovered that the
clay found in the stone quarries will
make superior quality Of pressed
brick. A large brick manufacturing
concern in Chicago wrote Mr. Leonard
some time ago requesting him to ship
them several barrels Of this clay, as
theyswIshed to experiment with ii.
He sphipped the clay and shortly af.
forwards received word from them TINT
the clay made very fine grade Of
pressed brick. 1heY also nsReR for in.
formation regarding the quantity Elm
which the clay could be had. asking
whether enough of II could be pro-
duced TO justify the installation or q
pressed brick plant on the ground en-
ploying about 800 men. This clay can
be found ia abundance and has here.
tofore been hauled away and dumped
Mr. Leonard informed tho brick COM
pany Of this fact and offered then.
ground near the quarries Oh which to
locate. BY the time the weather
clears no in the spring it IL expected
the company will have their plant in
operation.
The Bessemer Company have also
been making some extensive improve.
ments ia thoir plant. Inst week d CON
tract was given to Phillips and McI,ar-
en-. machine builders. Of Pittsbnrp.
Pa, for a foot grinding mill. This
mill will be used 10 grind the raw
limestone into very fine powder.
This powder is used in the manufac-
ture OF heavy plate glass and there
is great demand for iii
The company expect to have their
slate quarries III operation by spring.
employing about 100 men. The usual
number OF men working ia their stone
qnarries is 800. That will give the
Bessemer Limestone Company $50 men
on their payrole II is reasonably sure
that the cement mill will be iii opera
ton by next spring, employing LOCO
men. The pressed brick plant Will. IN
all probability be Installed as soon as
the winter breaks employing about
800 men. Thus it will be seen that in
the limestone and slate auarries. the
cement mill aud the brick plant. en-
ployment will be given to about $50
men. These men cannot all reside in
Martinsburg as it would be too far
awavl from their work. The installa-
ton OF the plants will nocessitate the
building Of many homes.
= II is understood that there will IS a
six track yard built down near the
new city on the cut of by the b. Il
Q. 70 be used as a general yard.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-06

Washington. Dec. 2 With brief ses-
sions. confined entirely to prelimina-
ries, but before large audiences. the
Senate and House Yesterday entered
upon the tasks of an expiring Congress.
Social feature dominated in spectacu-
lar interest, for the first day always
serves as a reunion time, during.which
party lines are ignored and partisan
differences are forgotten. The Senate.
quiet and dignified adjourned after
twelve minutes, following very i'm
pressive announcemenA by Senator
Burrows Of the death ofV his late col
league. The House, more turbulent
because of greater numbers, but hon
ored yesterday BY the presence of the
Presidents wife in the Executive gal
lery. an unusual occurrence, adjourn
ed within an hour out of respect for
the memory of the late representative
Russell, of Connecticut The Incl
dent there of chief Importance was a
proceeding to investigate the condi-
tions under which Mr. Carter Glass,
of Lyncnburg, VA. was selected to a
vacant seat.
All the morning tarongs Of humani-
ty set toward the Capitol a large
majority was Of the femlnine-persua.
siop-wives and families Of the states
men, tourists, and a considerable con.
tingent of Neutrality-suspicious. for whom
the busy scenes and friendly meetings
Of first day always have "a strong ut.
traction They wandered through the
corridors in eager haste to arrive early.
crowded the public elevators. or hur-
ried MP the broad marble steps for an
opportunity to look down upon the
arenas Of national legislation There
the lawmakers, mostly in frock coats,
as the ancient custom prescribes, ira
versed spaces between desks that were
laden with choicest flowers Of the sea-
son, and joined in groups for CONVEX
sation
The formal adjournment Of both
houses was followed BY numerous con-
situations and conferences about pros
pectiye legislation, beginning almost
before the galleries had been deserted
for the Capitol restaurants at lunch
hour. In the House preparations were
continued for speedy consideration of
appropriations and in the Senate for
an alignment on the Statehood ques
tion. a meeting was called in Sena-
tor Hale's committee room. attended
by Republicans opposed TO the omni-
bus Statehood bill, Later. Senator
Beyeridge met the Republicans of the
Committee on Territories to outline a
plan of action While the sessions
may be brief this week. il is plain
that the wheels Of legisl atom viii be
turned without delay.
GATHERING IN THE SENATE.
1t was a somber gathering, lacking
in the usual bright costumes, that fill
ed the Senate galleries yesterday and
gazed upon a profusion Of flowers that
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-06
ASSAULT NEAR CHERRY RUN.
White Man Attempts TO FeioniousIy
Assault Miss Eutts-He Is Captured
Refuses 30 GIVE His Name.

An attempted felonious assault COM
mitted by white man on Miss Butts
near Holten, "A village near Cherry
Run. Monday afternoon, threw that
section into state of excitement.
Tho man was captured bv an officer
before he bad time to escape and taken
60 Berkeley Springs Word had been
sent to that place and Sheriff Allen
started for Holten and met the officer
With the prisoner. $
He was taken to Berkeley Springs
and lodged in Jail, bat refused to give
his name stating that he was from Il
respectable family in Louisville, KY.
and did not want the disgrace attached
60 the family.
Miss Butts is still in her teens. The
assault, it is understood, was attempt
ed near her home
The girl was caught and held by her
assailant and after a struggle she sue
ceeded in getting free. Her clothing
were torn in the struggle and she ran
TO the house. The man started to run
away, but the news of the affair quick
" spread and he was apprehended BY
constable and some men.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-06
SUIT AGAINST rag uSIvERsIrY

Horgantown, w Va, Dec, 4.-Dr.
]. W. Hartigan has brought suit
against the regents Of the State Uni
versity for $500, due on salary at the
time that his connection with the in
stitution was severed. he has had sew
eral suits in the Circuit Court, but
they have all been withdrawn on one
ground or another
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-06
ELK's NEW LODGE ROOM

The Elks at their meeting Wednesday
secured the third floor Of the new
stewart building on $. Queen street
% De used as their lodge room. The
lodge has been using the Red Mems
hall since their organization.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-06
-pENsIoN DAY.

Thursday being pension day.sthe PEN
sion Agents, ex-squire Mckee and j.
I. Roberts are busily engaged ina cer-
tifying vouchers of the numerous pen~.
sioners of this county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-06
IN THR PoLIcE COUNT.

VIII Lane. colored, Chas. Triggs and
Henry Barrett were arrested Wednes-
day for being drunk on the street.
They submitted their case Thursday
therefore they were not tried.
They were sentenced to ten days in
the city lookup.