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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
PENNIES AND NlkELS
IMMENSE NUMBER OF THEM USED
IS THIS COUNTRY.
Pennies Aim ,st Unko,vn in Some Parts
ofshe Country Ten Years Ago
millions Upon Millions of


The United States Treasury during
the fiscal year which has just ended
manufactured 1861, 143 cents and 26,
4S0, 213 nickels Massachusetts took 5,
100000 cents, Pennsylvania 1000, 600,
Illinois 1000. 600 and New York State
nearly 10000, 600 These are the great
cent using States and stand in the
same order as to consumption of nick
els.
Ten years ago pennies were little
used in California and in tile South,
and were unknown things in Nevada,
Wyoming and Arizona Up to date
Uncle Sam has Turned ont LOO, 900
900 cents, $40, 600. coo nickhels. 100, 600,
600 dimes, 200, 600. 600 quarters and $50,
900, 900 half-dolllars.
Some where in the world are 49,
COO, 600 big copper pennies. What has
become of them is mystery. for bar
ring of few in the hands of collec-
tors, they have disappeared, no one
knows where.
Many years ago the Government is
sued $500, 600 bronze two-cent pieces,
and of those 5000, 900 are still out
landing. The same is true of the
nickel three-cent pieces, of which
nearly 1900, 900 are unaccounted for.
Slot machineshave greatly increased
the demand for coppers and so also
have the penny newspapers and the
odd prices made popular in dry goods
shops.
rapidly because they are passing con-
stantly from hard to hand and the inn
mense numbers of them that pour into
the Treasury at Washington are care
fully sorted over for the purpose of
sorting out those which are too much
damaged to be fit for further use.
Cents are subject to more accidents
than any other coins. Being of such
small value, little care is taken of
them, and that is why the Treasury
has TO go on turning out new ones at
the rate of so, 900, 600 to 80, 900, 900
year
At the Treasury they say that the
cent IS a baromete of business condi-
tions. A heavyystorm or a sudden COM
ing of cold weather-anything. in
short, that keeps the penny spending
part of the population at home-is ac-
curatelv reflected in the falling off Of
the cents coming to the Sub Treasures
but when trade revives they begin to
circulate rapidly again.
Anybody who wants cents NAV get
them by sending a check TO the Super
intendent of the Mint, who will ship
them at the expense of the Govern
ment,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
PUT UP FLOUR MILLS.
The Hetston milling Company Of This

Messrs w. H. Heiston, d. ]. Heis-
ton and Elmer Swope returned home
last night from North Carolina
These gentlemen represent the Heis-
ton Milling Company of this city and
have been in North Carolina and Vir-
ginia for sometime past where they
have erected several large flour mills.
They have just completed two in North
Carolina and one in Virginia. This
company is doing a large business in
milIbuilding and their work is gaining
them quite reputation. They have
been doing most of their work in re-
cent years i'll the south
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
FELL THIRTY FEET,
Had Been working on Bridge When
the Board Gave Way.

Charles Damon, of Virginia, a mem
Der of the crew engaged in building
the iron bridge at McCoy's Ferry,
along the Potomac Valley Railroad,
fell Thursday morning, and was seri-
ouslv injured. He was standing on n
plank in the middle of the bridge do
ing some work when the plank gave
a way and he fell thirty feet, landing
among some rocks. He was badly cut
and bruised and is thought to be inter
nally injured. He was removed TO the
boarding house of Charles Weilley and
attended by physician.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
PURE WATER FOR ENGINES.
The II. & o. Is Having Great Trouble I'm
Securing 1t on the Pittsburg Division
Order Placed for 400 New
Locomotives.

The securing of pure water for en-
CINE use ON the Pittsburg Division is
lust now giving the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad officials of that division
great concern. l.. G. Haas, general
SUPERINTENDENT of the company at
Pittsburg, has made the following
statement
From the mines and various manu-
featuring interests along our line there
is an abundance of acid thrown into
the Monongahela and Youghiogheny
River that practically renders the wa
tiers of these streams unfit for use.
On account of the very delicate nature
of the mechanism i'll the modern en-
gines it is absolutely necessary for the
preservation of the machines that
pure water be used. "
Recently the idea was conceived of
establishing pipe line from Indian
Creek. in the heart of the Laurel
Ridge, but upon investigation it was
found that the cost would be so great
that the plan had to be abandoned.
There are a number of small streams
through the mountain regions that the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad might
secure an ample water supply from,
and it is to this source that the at
tention of the officials is now directed.
THE ORDER PLACED.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company has placed the orders for the
100 locomotives which it recently de-
cided to purchase, as follows; The
Baldwin Locomotive Works, Is six
wheel switch engines; the American
Locomotive Company, 10 Atlantic
typepassenger engines and 80 CONSOLE
dation locomotives; and the Roger
Locomotive Company, % consolidation
locomotives. The deliveries are for
August, September and October of
next year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30

A. J Cottingham went to Washing
ton County, Ark. to see his sister
and While there was taEen with flux
(dysentery) and was very bad off. lie
decided 10 try Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarhoea remedy and was
so much pleased with the prompt cure
which it effected, that he wrote the
manufacturers a letter i'll praise of
their medicine Mr., Cottingham re-
sides at LocKland, Ark. This remedy
is for sale by Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
THE END Of INWOOO FAIR
Tournament ar Baby Show the
Attractions Last Friday.
KNIGHT or EDGEWooD WINS
Well Rddeo Tournament on Last Day. The
Exhibits All Good Improvements VIII
Be Made for Next Year,

Friday was the closing day ut In
wood fair. TIE attendance Friday
afternoon was larger than is usual on
FRIDAYS. The attractions were the
baby show and the tournament The
indges decided that Clara NJ. eleven
ger daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. g.
Cleyenger, of Frederick county va,
was the prettiest baby under one year
OF age entered in the contest Corde-
liza Powell. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Powell. Of Berkeley county re-
teived the second prize
Thirty odd knights had signitied
their intention Of entering the touma-
ment yesterda y but only twelve we've
thereto enter the contest.
1t was after three o'clock when the
riding began. The tournament was
well ridden and a Berkeley county
Enf-ht was victorious over knights
to1l IA the sd rounding counties.
4e fist prize was won by the
n Il Of Edseuooo," Edgar LaFe-
re who crowned Miss Fannie Hen
shaw Queen Of Love and Beauty. The
second prize was won by knight Of
s'Race Miles"H. Rinker who crowned
Mis- Florence Estelle wilkins, Of Bal
timot first maid OF honor. knight Of
Berkeley. . r. Hoffmaut won third
place and crowned Miss Elmvra Payne
second maid Of honor The Knight Of
"Carke" Mr.. W. Dearmont, won fourth
place and crowned Miss Mary Emmert,
e1f Hagerstown, third maid of honor.
The Judges of the contest We're
Messrs w. f. Rinker, of Frederick
county, Va. A. V. Shepherd and o.
M. Lucas, of Berkeley county.
The chief marshal was Mr.. Zepp
Morgan, and assistants Gray Silver
and Harry Bryarly. Mr.. j. W. Dodd
delivered the charge to the knights
and Rev. r. Ashlin White, made the
address to the victorious Knights and
their ladies. The final score made by
the riders was as fellows;
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30

Whence came that sprightly step,
faultless skin, rich, rosy complexion,
smiling face. Here's her secret. She
uses DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Re-
sult,-all organs active, digestion
good, no headaches, no chance for
blues - Try them YOURSELF. Only use
at all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
w VAS CLAIMS PAID.

4 The annual report of f E. Rittman,
auditor of the War Department, shows
that the entire claim of West Virginia
against the government, growing out
of the Spanish War, has been settled.
OF the total amount claimed, SAL, 40
has been paid to the State while claim
to 81, 135 additional has been finlly dis
allowed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30

Cut this out and take it to Mat
thaei's Drug Store and get box of
Chamberlain Stomach & Liver Tab
lets. The best physic. They also OF
rect disorders of the stomach Price 20
cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
shutters All Recnrds

Twice i'll hospital, f. A. Gulledge,
Verbena, Ala, paid vast sum to doc
tors to cure severe case of piles, caus-
ing "a tumors. When all failed, Buck
lens Arnica Salve soon cured him.
tSubdues Inflammation, conquers Aches
kills Pains. Best salve in the world.
25c at all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES
LIST OF DELEGATES SELECTED AT
LAST NIGHTS MEETINGS.
A Majority Of the Town Delegates were
Secured by Mr.. Wilson, bat mr..
Bender's Friends say That He,
with His County Delegates,
viii Win Out


viii win Ont
The Republican primaries Monday,
although very interesting, passed off
quietly. About the only fight for del
egates was the contest of the three as
pirants for tn Q nomation for time
office Of clerk of the County Court,
Messrs /. L. Bender, Jno. b. Wilson
f. A. Hobbs.
Although the contest is not yet end
ed, Mr.. Bender's friends claim that
he will come ont of Saturdays con-
vention victorious. Out of the TWEEN
ty delegates selected last night it Is
said that twelve will vote for Mr..
Wilson, four for Mr. Bender and four
for Mr.. Hobbs
FIRST WARD.
At the First ward meeting Capt. w
N. Lynch acted as chairman and
Joseph Leyth as secretary. The dele
gates selected to the county conven-
ton were Joseph Lyeth, w. I. Hem
shaw. Jno. T. Paulding and B. n
Martin
Messrs Joseph Lyeth, W. I. Hensaw,
W. J. Lambert and 9. G. Cutler were
elected as the precinct committeeman.
SECOND WARD.
The Second ward meeting, which
was held in the Second ward school
house. was presided over by f. W.
Van Horn j. T.. Bateman was elect
ed secretary. Those selected as the
delegates to the county convention
were: w. f. Mulliss, G. M. Lamar,
G. J. Thomas. Geo. W. Green.
Those elected as members of the pre-
cinct committee were F. W. Van
Horn, A. f. Lambert, Geo. #. Evans
and G. M. Lamar.
THIRD WARD.
At the Third ward primary, which
was held in the hose house, Mr.. Hare
acted as chairman and G. H. Quenzel
secretary. The names of the delegates
elected to the county convention are
as follows: Ellsworth Gettle, w. H.
Kaufman. s. N. Widmyer and Ezra
Herring. Only two members of the
precinct committee We're elected, viz
A. S. Poisal and Ezra Herring.
FOURTH WARD.
The Fourth ward convention, which
was held in the school house, was pre-
sided over by John Grozinger, sr. The
secretary of the meeting was Charles
Farrin. The delegates selected We're
G.. V. Rathman. w. b. Fitzgerald,
VIM. Eberle and John Grozinge-, jr.
John Grozinger, jr. and w. B. Fitz-
gerald were selected as members of
the precinct committee.
FIFTH WARD
The voters of 9Th ward assembled to
the number of 70 at the school house
to elect delegates to the county con-
yention and also members of tlSe eX
ecutive committee. Councilman Chas
HODGE called the meeting to order. j.
r. Roberts was made permanent
chairman, John Il. Oliver secretary
and James johnson assistant secretary.
The following delegates was elected to
county convention Chas Hooge, James
johnson. William Mcdowell and Geo.
Anderson. Members of the precinct
committee are Warren Ziler, James
johnson, Moses S. Tabler and Edward
Linthicum. On motion it was resolv-
ed that all republicans of the 9th ward
would pledge themselves to use all
honorable means to nominate j. f.
Roberts for Magistrate at the mass
convention on Sept 1. There being no
other business, they adjourned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
THE JURORS FOR COURT
The Regular Term to Begin Sep
TENDER 9.
1T WILL BE A LONG ONE
Names Of Those Who Have Been Drawn 10
Serve as Grand and Petit Jurors for
the Term.

The grand and petit jurors for the
regular September term of Circuit
Court, which begins on Tuesday, Sep
TENDER 8. have been drawn. The term
promises to be a long and busy one, as
the civil docket is large. The follow
ng grand jurors, who are summoned
for September 9. were drawn hv Circuit
andConnty Court Clerks Gerhardt and
Bender:
Samuel KEGS George Fulk
Daniel Sutton J. w. S. Strong
]. E. Norrington Geo. w. Emerson
Jas. II. Lloyd John Heller
Turner Pitzer Thos. Byers
Geo. S. Roush B. L. Mish
W. T. Siler Geo. T. Samsell
W. Fl. Kaufman Chas Custer
PETIT JURORS.
The following were drawn by Jury
Commissioners John w. Lamon and
Joseph H. Shaffer to serve as petit ju-
rors
Thos Minghini ". II. Polling
Jno. M. Miller j. ID. Foreman
H. G. Bender Chas Mason
Moses Cole A. w Billmyer
Thos Bishop Jas. Miller, Jr
Jno. b. Baker Il. z. Beall
W. S. Shelley @. H. Keesecker
Samuel Cockrel w. r. Sperow
J. H. Whetzel Lee Davis
Jos. Lyeth G +. Chamberlain
Jas. A. Butler @. G. Lemen
J. B. Bowen d. p. Lemaster
Fenton McBee @. H. Sprinkler
M. S. Tabler H. G. Dorm
J. II. Beard J. f. Thompson
J. Triggs Jno. X. Aiken
Lewis Harper Hunter Small
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
A world Mide Repnantion

Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy has world wide
reputation for its cures. 1t never fails
and is pleasant and safe to take. For
sale by Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30

Jas Barricks.
The petit jurors are summoned for
IL.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
THE ORDER PLACED.

And now they want whisk broom
brush.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30

The following were drawn by Jury
Commissioners John W. Lamon and
Joseph II. Shaffer to serve as petit ju-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-22
JUDGE BUCKHAM'S VIEW.

Judge Buckham of the Rice county
district court has rendered an impor-
tant decision and it is upon a law
point that has never been raised be-
fore in the Minnesota courts. An
action was started against the Bishop
of Sesbury Mission to collect taxes on
its credits. The judge holds that these
credits are not subject to taxation.
Seabury Mission is the corporation
which owns and conducts Shattuck
military school and Seabury theo-
logical school in Faribault. Last year
it owned bonds and mortgages to the
amount of $40, 1885, 10, and the county
commissioners had those credits placed
on the Rice county tax books and
brought suit to collect taxes to the
amount of $40, 600 upon them. Judge
Buckham holds that the credits are a
vital part of those schools, and are not
subject to taxation. The case will be
appealed by the county to the su-
preme court and the opinion of that
tribunal will be awaited with consid-
cradle interest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-22
DEATH OF EDITOR
J. S. vandiver Passes Away
Suddenly at St. Peter.
One of the Best-knoWn Newspaper
Men in the State---Caused
by Heart Disease.

]. S. Vandiver, editor and publisher
Of The st. Peter Journal. died sud-
denly this afternoon at his home in
st. Peter of heart disease.
For couple Of days past Mr.. Van
diver had not been feeling well. but
there was no Indication that his con-
dition was serious.
Mr.. Vandiver was fortY-four years
Of age and leaves a widow and two
children.
Mr.. Vandiver was one of the best
known newspaper men in Minnesota.
He commenced his career as news
paper man in this state twenty years
ago, having been employed on The st.
Peter Herald and later on The st.
Peter Tribune. He went to Saltwater
and was employed on The Saltwater
Gazette. He afterward established
The Call in that city and conducted it
for several years. He went from
Saltwater to st. Paul and was en-
ployed on the dailies of that city and
was editorial writer on The Dispatch.
He gained a statewide reputation
as the ''Hot Tamale' man on The
Dispatch. About year ago he pur-
chased The Journal at st. Peter and
its editorial columns were made more
than interesting by his pungent edi-
torials and his witty and sarcastic
Mr.. Vandiver was a whole-souled,
genial man with warm friends who
will regret his death. He was a mem
Der Of the Modern Samaritan lodge at
st. Peter.
Mr.. Vandiver was a brother of
Congressman Vandiver of Missouri. He
enjoyed very extensive acquaintance
among the politicians of Minnesota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-22
NO CLUE YET.
The Finding of the SatcheI as Much of
a Mystery as Ever,

There is no clue to the owner of the
satchel found in the edge of the water
in the Blue Earth river above Jones'
ford Monday afternoon by the two
daughters of Grit Williams of this
city. The matter has been placed in
the hands of Coroner Kennedy, who
may be depended upon to follow up
any clue that he may get.
There is report that the satchel
might be one lost by the sister in law
of Sheriff Sam Davis of LIE Sueur.
The Free Press asked Mr.. Davis about
this today. He states that the satchel
which his sisterin-law lost was stolen
from the union depot at Minneapolis
March 18th or 9Th. The lady was on
her wav to Kasota at the time. The
satchel contained a silk skirt some
ladies' wearing apparel and shoes,
and some children s clothing. 1t is
evident from the description that this
is not the same satchel
Chief Bowen states that no satchel
has been reported stolen during the
past few weeks, and he is at a loss to
account for the finding of the one in
the river.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-22
WHOLESALE PETCEs.
n
Aug. 1925, Sept, ), 1902.
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.


MATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
, Earth-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Harriet NJ
Sweet, deceased.
Letters administration with the will annex
ed on the estate OF, said deceased being this
day granted unto Alvin Sweet, Jr, of said
county.
1t is ordered that all claims and demands of
all persons against said estate be presen ted to
this court for examination and allowance at
the Probate Office in the City of Mankato, In
said Blue Earth county, on the following day.
viz Monday the 23rd day of February, A. d.
1903, at ten O'Clock IN the forenoon of said day.
1t is further ordered that six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court or not proven to its satisfaction,
shall be forever barred, unless for cause shown
further time be allowed.
Ordered further, That notice OF the time and
place of hearing and examination OF said
claims and demands shall be given by publica-
ton of this order for three successive weeks,
prior to the day appointed for such examina-
ton, in the Mankato Free Press, a weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato,
in said county.
Dated at Mankato the 18th day of August
A. d. 1902
By the Court.
probate Court Seal. VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
Plymat & Plymat, Atty for Administrator.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-22
CAN'T SIGN PETITION.
Those Voting at Primary Election
Must Not Help Independents.

W. j. Donahower, assistant attor-
ney general, Tuesday ruled that "a
voter who participates in the nomina-
ton of candidates of any political
party at the primary election, cannot
sign the petition of man who desires
to run for Office as an independent
candidate. The request for the opinion
came from Eugene A. Arnold of La
Prairie, secretary of the Itasoa county
Republican league, who submitted the
following question:
"Can voter, after voting at the
primaries for any candidate for nomi-
nation, afterward sign the petition of
one who wishes to run as an indie
pendent for the same Office for which
the voter had previously expressed his
choice at the polls.
Mr.. Donahower holds that the fact
that the elector voted at the primary
election bars him putting his name on
the petition for the nomination of an
election law, he holds, gives every
elector the right to take direct part in
the nomination of the candidates of
the party with which he affiliates.
If an elector afiliates with a party
which is not large enough to come
within the provisions of the primary
law, or If he afiliates with no party,
he can take direct part in the nom
ination Of candidate who represents
his views, by signing a petition.
If, however, a voter can vote at the
primary election, and also sign the
petition nominating a candidate to
run independent, he takes direct
part in the nomination of two candi-
dates for the same Office, which is in
consistent with the spirit Of the pri-
mary law. The act of signing the
petition would be, in effect, multi
fication of the vote cast at the primary
election.
A candidate who desires to run in
dependent is presumed to have fol-
lowers who do not affiliate with any
party, and they may nominate him
by petition. If his followers affiliate
with any political party, and partici-
pate in nominating candidates for
t:at party, they are barred from put
ting second candidate in the field.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-22
BUTTERNUT VALLEY.

Aaron Morris left by team for APP
pleton last Thursday to work for
Evans brothers tnreshing.
Mr.. r. R. Frazier canvassed this
vicinity last Friday selling maps of
Blue Earth county and soliciting sub
scripitons for The Mankato Free
Press.
P. z. Williams had his hand Sc
verely injured last Friday by an ex
plosion of a gun shell which he was
loading.
W. A. Thomas returned from Wis
consin last FRIDAY.
Nels Owen manager of the Hanksa
Cooperative store and his family were
visitors at this place last Sunday.
Mrs. Swanson and her two daugh-
ters of Judson visited at Charley
Johnson's last Sunday.
Clarence Kabrud is running the
store for 81. A. Fuller while he is
threshing and finishing up his farm
work.
Will Grifiths of Lennox, s. D.,
visited his brothers and sister, Mrs.
Sam Evans, this week.
John Lainyen leaves the farm today
to sclerk for Chas. Jenkins at Lake
Crystal.