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The Washington times., 1902-05-14

W. c. Whitney is reported as saying:
Il thought / held the three-year- odd sit
uation for this season in my hand. /
spared no expense to get together what I
considered the best of the two-year- olds,
and 1 think 1 was justified in expecting
TO carry of good share of the three
year-oid prizes. 1 was especially anxious
to win the English Derby with Nastur-
tium. but his racing days are over.
Yankee is in temporary retirement; Gold
smith. 1t is feared, is roarer. and En-
durance by Right may never face the
starter again. In addition to this. Fro
Brand. who was considered the best two
year-old in my stable. died recently"
Ihls is somewhat discouraging for such
a patient and eatcfprising turfman as
Mr.. whitney has proven to be. and there
IS no one who does not wish his bad luck
to change. 1t is the presence cf such
good sportsmen as Mr.. Whitney which
has helped greatly to rehabilitate the
turf in America
The Washington times., 1902-05-14

The stable of Burns and Watarhouse.
the California owners. who are largely
interested in racing affairs in that State,
has been shipped to Morris Park. Their
colors have been seen in the East for
several years. -ar
The Washington times., 1902-05-14

Waring. the crack Splinter in the stable
o. S. c. Hildreth. has probably run his
last race. He won few days ago from
Burnie Bunton and others, carrying top
weight, but when he pulled up he showed
signs of lameness. which increased when
he was taken back to the stable. Waring
was never sound horse. AS a yearling
his legs troubled him, and when he ar
rived at two years they were worse. 1t
will be remembered that he was retired
for time on account of his bad legs.
Hildreth has standing offer of 81, 900
for the horse. but he will likely keep his
old favorite and use him as a sire.
The Washington times., 1902-05-14
Hatasoo Was Speedy.

Hatasoo showed wonderful flight OF
speed, and rushed away from the barrier
30 fast that she soon had a commanding
lead. The FLY did not stop. and rounded
into the stretch with lead of three
lengths over Whiskey King. who was a
length before Smart Set. Hatasoo tired
bit in the last sixteenth, but o'Connor
rode him hard. and won the race by a
length, with Kamara beating Whisky
King an equal distance. Smart Set was
only a head behind. Hatasoo's time.
i:2iA. was within quarter OF a second
Of the track record.
The Washington times., 1902-05-14
Colt Is a Good One.

Heno covered the distance in 1:21k.
IL seconds slower than the track record.
held by Lady Uncas with 81 pounds
Heno's impost was 1l3 pounds.
II seemed to be the general opinion that
Heno's form indicated him to be a bet
ter horse than Old England CT Compute.
the two -year-olds. who have held
the center OF the stage thus far. Heno is
now regarded as the coming horse. and a
dangerous factor in the big events in
which he is engaged,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
MINERS LOSE S2O,OOO,OOO
FIya THINKS GREATER THAN IN
srRIK nc of TWO YEARS AGO.
Output Increased i'm VaIue-Price of
Years-Becerd of the Mineral
Product of the United

The miners ON strike in the anthra-
cite coal fields. according to the figures
compiled by the United States Geolog.
ical Survey, have lost since the trou-
BILE began the enormous total of nearly
81. 00c, 900 working days Computing
the wages on what President Mitchell
says is the average rate of earnings,
the miners have lost as many dollars
in their efforts to force the operators
to pay living wage and to give them
decent condition under which to la
Dor.
Computed at the rate given by the
Geological Survey and the Commits
sioner of Labor the loss to the miners
has been a lite more than 1922, 900: 900.
This isn't verv bad showing in COM
Darison with any OF the recent years.
Last year the loss of working DAYS
as only 733. S02 as compared with to-
tai of 1878. 1902 days in 1900 and 2,124,
154 in the preceding year The figures
last quoted are for all the coal mines
in the United States. bituminous as
well as anthracite.
The subject is merely referred to in
the annual report issued Monday by
the survey. The report saws the out
put of anthracite coal increased 9,021,
207 tons and no less than S26, 746, 1863
in vaue. The average price pei ton
at the mine was $207. the highest
since 1883. Two years ago the price
was 81. So and the year before that ii
was cents lower.
In 1901 for the second time the total
value of our mineral production ex-
ceeded the enormous sum of$1 900. 900. :
600. the exact figures being 81, 0S6, 500, :
52l. as compared with 81 ,063, $40. 548
in 1900 and with 1912, 1872, POS in 1899.
gain for 1901 over 1900 of 1922. 90s, :
973. or 2.l5 per cent, and gain for
1901 over 1899 of $l14,3 1913. or l1.77
per cent.
AS heretofore, iron a coal are the
most important of our mineral pro-
ducts. The value of iron in 1901 was
$242. ia. 600, as compared with $3.50. :
944, coo in 1900, and the value of coal
was $34S. $40, 469 as compared with
1906, 81, 1874 in 1900
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
A FAMILY REUNION
A GATHERING AT THE HOME OF
MR.. WIN MCKEE.
All His Family Present mt "a Heunion
This week--One Son From Central
America

There was a very happy occasion at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Nc
Kee. this week. There was reunion
Of the entire family at the Race street
home.
They came from all parts TO com
plete the family circle. Those who
composed the happy gathering were
Mrs. Weller Of Winchester. Va. Miss
Louise, of Carlisle Pa. John S. Of
New York city, and $. NJ Mckee.
who is home on short business trip
from Central America Mrs. John
True Seiss. of Hagerstown and Miss
Flary. of Clearspring, Nd, were
guests of the occasion. Mr.. Mckee
who is well up in years enjoyed the
occasion verv much.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
BILLION AND A HALF OF FISH.
Commis-ion Is Aidiog In Fighting High
Price of Beef

The United States Fish Commission
distributed young fish during the last
fiscal year to the number of | .493, SAB !
3s4, against 1.071. 600, 600 in 1901
The greatest demand was for white
fish. Of which almost 600, 600, 600 were
distributed. The other species dis
trlbuted in large numbers We're Pike
and perch, 237, 099. 600; Holsters, ST.
o2n, 600; shad. los, 986. 900; salmon, "a, :
600. 900, ana trout of various kinds,
3S, 600, 600. The principal demand was
for food fish, but there was also a
noticeable increase in applications for
the varieties which are sought after
principally for sport. This has been
especially true of rainbow trout
Fish Commissioner Bowers said that
the greatest number of fish sent out
any year previous to 1898, when he be-
came commissioner. was 56S. 600. He
expressed him self as greatly pleased
with the growth of the industry of fish
growing from an economic point of
view.
HIt is, he said THE most effective
wav to fight the high prices of beef
In Alaska a 30 or 40 pound salmon can
be bought for two cents, and fish can
always be had cheaply where they are
plentiful. I"
DR.. David Star Jordan. OF Stanford
University. has made brief report Of
the United States Fish Commission on
his recent VOYAGE TO the Samoan Islands
in the interest of the commission. He
says he succeeded in secuing 600 spe-
cies of fish, of which about % per
cent, are believed to be unknown to
science. The snecimens are now be-
ing overhauled at the Stanford Uni
versity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
MR.. HETzEL ON The STUMP.
Made Speeches In Morgan County Hand
Predicts Large RepubIicaa Gain.

Hon. John J. Hetzel returned Wed
nesday from a campaigning trip in
Morgan county. Mr.. Hetzel spoke in
Great Cacapon Monday night and in
Magnolia last night. He saws that the
outlook for the republican party in
Morgan county is better than for some
years past. Mr. Dayton, he says, will
receive 200 more majority than he
did at the last election. He also pre-
diets that the republican ticket will
carry in Morgan bv greatly increased
maorities Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday nights he will speak at points in
Berkeley county next week he will go
into one of the adjoining counties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
SESSION OF U. S. COURT.
Judge jackson Presided IN This City
Business Before the Court


u. S. District Court convened at 2
O'Clock Wednesday .afternoon with
Judge John Jay Jackson on the bench.
The grand jury was sworn by Jasper
Moore, clerk of court. After the dock
ct was called the judge charged the
jury Of the offences against the postal
and the Internal Revenue laws.
The first case Forbes VS.. Lucas, was
dismissed by the judge.
The case of R. E. Allen VS.. B. q
o. r. r. was docketed.
The case of Copenhaver VS.. Chas. c..
Baker was held until the next term.
The progress was slow because tile
attorneys on some OF the cases were
not present.
Court adjourned until Thursdy
morning at 10 O'Clock.
Court conve ned Thursday at 10
O'Clock The judge heard the report of
the grand jury and then they were dis
missed.
The court left Thursday evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
GOVERNORS FATHER DEAD
DIR EMERSON Nc WHITE Dies Az
TER SHORT ILLNESS
Was Prominent Educator OF Ohio and
Was am Author and Publisher

Columbus O., Oct. ~. DR. Emerson
E. White, father of Gov. A. b. White,
of West Virginia and an eminent edu-
Gator, author and publisher. died here
last night after short illness from
gastritis. DIR. White has been presi-
dent of nearly all the State and Ma
tional associations of Educators. He
was aged "A wears.
Governor White has been at the bed
side of his father since Monday, hav-
ing come here from Charleston to be
with his only surviving parent during
his last days
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
MARTNSBURG. w. Va. SATURDAY OCTOBER 25. 1902

useless to hold meeting at alt To
my surprise however the hall was pack
ed TO its full capacitv. At Wadestown
the meeting was the largest ! hav
ever known.
The situation compafed with that
of four years ago when Mr.. McGraw
was the opposing candidate gives me
room for encouragement and ! do not
believe Mr.. McGraw's chances are
nearly so good as they were then. Ny
majoriy should be great deal larg-
er than it was then "
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25

The Baltimore and OHIO railroad
has invited bids for big steamship
pier to be erected at Locust Point.
This improvement VIII represent an
outlay Of about $500, 600. 1t will be
one Of the largest piers at any Atlan-
tic seaboard city. The length will be
over 1900 feet, and il will have two
decks TO facilitate loading and unload
ing. 1t will be nsed by the ships Of
the North German Lovd Company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
HUNTING PARTY a..

\ party consisting of Reuben Combs,
James Baker, Frank McBee, Willis
Freeze, Del. Schleuss and Elmer Pit
ger took hunting trip through Berk-
eley county Wednesday.
The game thew brought back home
consisted OF 81 rabbit, skunk and 4
SHAKES. They reported having de-
lightful day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
MARRIED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Inn M. Martin and Miss Katie Higgins
Married at Harper's Ferry.

The marriage of Mr.. James M Mar
tin, formerly of this city and Miss
Katie Higgins of Harper's Ferry was
solemnized in St Peter Catholic
church at Harper's Ferry Tuesday
at O'Clock by Rev. Father Mas
sy. A reception was held at the home
Of the bride after the, ceremony The
couple will leave tonight on 46 for an
eastern trip, after which they viii re-
turn to this city where they will Wis
it for few days before going to
Wheeling, where they will make their
future home
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
PAHALYzED.

While sitting in the Continental Ho-
tel talking to few friends Tuesday
eve ming shortly after six O'Clock Mr..
George Sencindiver had another stroke
Of paralysis, which makes the third
stroke.
DIR. Sencindiver was summoned at
once and the sufferer was made COM
Portable until he could be taken home.
He was taken home later IN a cab in an
unconscious condition.
He was resting easier this morning
but is not yet out of danger.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
MAY COME THIS WAY
PLANS OF INTERNATIONAL rELfs-
paoNE co. MATURING.
The Company laxpeets 20 Get 20 work
~ Once aud Estsblish Telephone
Connections ia All Parts OF the
County.

Considerable comment Inns been
caused in the financial circles Of New
York by the announcements on Friday
Of tho mortgaging to the Trust Comma
nv of the Renuhlic of all the property
of the recently organized International
Telephone Company Of America in the
sum Of 100000 600 Henry r. Fav
saws that ii was the plan of the tele-
phone company to construct lines in
all parts of the country, both in the
cities and eventually in the country
districts and to furnish telephone SER
vice at a fiat rate of two cents call.
The company was incorporated in
Delaware. and deed of trust in the
sum Of 500. 600. 600 was filed in Will
mington ON September % TO secure the
Issue of bonds for that amount. The.
underwriting is divided among finan-
ciers in Washington. PHILADELPHIA and
New York.
The officers are: President. s. b.
Rinehart, of Waynesboro. Pa, presi
dent Of the Frick Company and Citi-
zens' National Bank, OF Wayensboro:
vice. president, Charles w. Mackev
of New York; treasurer. William b.
Eheen. OF Baltimore
Secretary Fay said that the compa-
ny was originally organized to manu-
facture the patents Of Ellis II. Frost.
of Washington. and it was later decid-
ed to enter the telephone field by
using the devices invented by Mr..
Frost. Tnese include combined
transmitter and receiver, and circuit
system chat are said to cost one-half
the price charged for the ordinary desk
telephones, and cabel and battery
system. for which the claim il made
that the cost OF construction and main
tenance will be one-half that OF the
cheapest telephone system in use to-
day. Mr.. Fay said that the company
has no fear that it will not make mon
ey on the lines they intend to estab-
lish and operate AZ the low rate to be
~
charged.
A factory property has been secured
in Washington, ID. c., by the purchase
OF the barns of the Metropolitan Rail-
road COMPANY. Mr.. Fay says that
few alterationsswill have to be made
in the buildings. and that new ma
chinery viii be installed and the
manufacture Of the material for the
Construction Of the systems will bo
begun Immediately.
a part Of the plan is TO harness
the waters Of the Potomac, Sasque
hama and Delaware River and utilize
the power in generating electricity.
Within the next IS months, Mr.. Fay
says. work will be begun in putting
in lines Of the comany in 20 or more
cities in.all parts Of the United States.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
MARRIAGE CEREMONY

PerfoF med Ina Parior of Hotel Berkeley
Thursday Afternoon.
In the parlor of the Hotel Berk eley
at 80 ocock Thursday afternoon Mr.
Arthur Trimble, of FrederickEcounty.
Va, and Mrs. Emma j. Morrison, of
Berkeley county. were married in the
presence of few friends by Rev. M.
f. Lowe, of Bunker Hill. The bride
and groom left on No. 6 for Washing
ton and other eastern cities. They
will reside at Mr. Trimble's home near
White Hall. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
W. I. JONES ~ NEw YORK;.

W. l.. Jones, the jeweler. is in New
York. on the hunt for Christmas stock
He is looking the big town over for
the prettiest of the pretty things for
the Christmas trades He is gathering
loads of them aud will have fine dis
play on his return.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
MR.. DAYTON TALKS.

In ly to questions Mr.. Dayton
said:
NV campaign so far has been most
successful and have every reason to
feel encouraged, NV meetings have
been well attended, very much so in
fact for an off year. Some OF the meet
ings have been larger than those in
presidential campaign years. In every
magisterial district have reason to
feel encouraged.
For instance there was the meet
ing the other evening at Daybrook in
Monongolia vicinity. 1t was a dark,
very rainy night. In fact the weather
conditions were such that / thought it
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-12
M'LAURIN WITH
THE PRESIDENT
SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR WILL
BE APPOINTED TO THE BENCH
OF UNITED STATES COURT OF
CLAIMS.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July II. = Senator
took luncheon with President Roosevelt
today. and after spending nearly two
hours With him left on a late afternoon
train for New York. While the Senator
declined to discuss the Likelihood of his
appointment to the bench Of the United
States Court CT Claims, it is understood
that such appointment had been agreed
upon. The probability is that, although
Senator McIaurin term in the Senate
will expire on the 9Th of next March, he
VIII not complete his term but will resign
to accept the offered judicial position.
D. D. Colcock, secretary of the Louis
lana Cane Growers Association, accom-
panied Senator McLaurin. Mr.. Colcock
saw Secretary Cortelyou but did not see
the President. Mr. Colcock was DESTROYS
of discussing the Cuban reciprocity ques-
ton with the President, feeling he could
make out a good case for the southern
cane growers. Secretary Cortelyou said
that Secretary Root would probably be
here tomorrow. He will bring records in
the courtmartial cases of Gen. Jacob
Smith and Major Waller, and all the pa
pers bearing upon the negotiations con-
Quoted by Governor Taft with the vati-
can. 1t was announced that until the ne
gotiations have been brought to an issue
successful or otherwise, no formal state
ment by the administration will be made.
When that time shall arrive the state
ment will be given to the public by Sec
rotary Root in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-12
Mr.. IRWIN DID NOT
OFFER COMPROMISE
SAYS THERE'S NOTHING IN THE
STATEMENT THAT HE OFFERED
TO DROP CASE AGAINST GAY
NOR AND GREEN.

Washington. July 11.-Marion Erwin,
the special assistant to the attorney gen
eral in the prosecution of the charges
against Gaynor and Green today made
the following statement in reply to the
charge of Mr.. Taschereau Of counsel for
Gaynor and Green. made in the Quebec
court today that he (Erwin) had offered
to drop the case against the defendants
IL they would pay $500, 900 to the United
States government.
There is nothing in the statement from
Quebec that I offered to settle the case
for 100000 except this:
When the prisoners We're taken to
Montreal. Benjamin d. Green, in a con-
versation with me which he requested.
stated that he and John F. Gaynor would
be willing to pay the government $500, 600
in settlement of the whole controversy
replied that the sum stated was not
sufficiently large for me to mention it to
the attorney general, I however, did
mention 1t to the attorney general, Mr..
Knox. who said that my answer was
the appropriate one"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-12

49, .,srv form OF PRIVATE DISEASE,
SEXUAL Weakness. etc.. etc., are cured
under plain guarantee.
All condolences held inVloiate.
@arsu,tations at office or by mail in
v,ted without charge.
rr-e.trent by mall for those who cam
not visit me. r,,.,o,. &c..
medicines.
cree on application.
m DOZIER is graduate in every
x-onch of medical and surgical science.
rs twenty-five years experience. a ma
tsonal reputation, and is endorsed by the
,.ress. national banks and thousands OF
Yatrons as the most expert and reliable
p.,al,st In the South.
spSa.,tgomery Advertiser: DR.. Dozier IA
aorsed by the press and people az
en- section of Alabama.
Southern Odd Fellow: We canno,
"a anvthing to the reputation OF DR.. q
. aoo no1ter has already acquired In ths
"a. n his profession. but we know him
IN, brother Odd Fellow that can he
e,.sa on to carry out every promise hs
arss 10 those needing his services.
sTason,c Guide: DR.. Dozier comes from
fauilv of prominent physicians. ana
.si MS full store OF medical KNOWLEDGE
"a his large experience In his professior
- he relied on to treat disease In this
most successful manner.
x~e-Herald: His long record and an.
croved abilities entitle him to the proud
distinction of standing at the head Of his
profession.
offices Third avenue and Nineteenth
street. Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-12
NEW WATER WORKS COMPANY.
Papers of Incorporation Granted In
Delaware to ZeII and Others.

A special from Wilmington, Del, to the
Age-Herald last night says:
Among the companies to which incor-
poration papers were granted here today
was the Birmingham and Suburban Wa
ter Works Company. capitalized at one
million dollars. The incorporators are:
Robert r. Zell of Birmingham, Lewis w.
Pitcher and Charles L. Furri, both of
Chicago. The purposes of the company
are to build, acquire and run water
works in Birmingham and vicinity Pre-
sumably for purposes of incorporation
Wilmington is given as place of the COM
rany'S offices.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-12
SELMA
Immense Crowd at Camp Foster on
Governors Day.

Selma, July 11.-(Special To-day was
Governors day at Camp Foster and this
afternoon an immense crowd Of citizens,
including hundreds of ladies. turned out
to witness the review of the regiment.
The Governor rode a housekeeping white
horse and was attended by his staff In
full uniform. Among the latter were Col
onel Brandon. adjutant-general; Colonel
Holt, artermaster-general;A A. II. Stew
ems, paymaster- general; Col c. e. Hamil-
ton, Judge advocate general: Colonel
Young, Col c. s. Mcdowell. Col H. Y.
Dean and Col. Henry Rosenthill.
Colonel Graves frightened the restric-
lions on the boys last night, doubling the
guard and allowing only few passes.
The camp. is a great success In every way
and the six hundred soldiers are enjoy
ing their stay In Selma
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-12
KILLED UNDER BOX CAR.
A Well-known Young Man Of Selma
Meets Horrible Death.

Selma, July II. = Especially = Mr.. Alex
Walker, a well-known young man, met
instant death this afternoon under the
wheels CT ! box car in the Southern
freight yard. He was on his way to the
train dispatcher's office to attend the
employees school when a box car being
showed by the switch engine came up be-
hind him and he fell beneath the wheels.
His head was almost cut from his body
and death resulted Immediately.
Mr.. Walker had been running on the
road for about eight months. He was sub
stituse mail carrier for a few months
preceding and was we'll liked.