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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-10-03

TtceLfth District
First Precinct-At 3O4 Clinton street and
Second avenue.
Second Precinct-At William Smiths, N.
w. Cor. Elliott and Second streets.
Third Precinct-At Dotterweichs Barber
Shop, Foster avenue near Clinton street.
Fourth Precipct-At Zorn's Hall, Third
street near Cough street.
Fifth Precinct-At Mrs. Sompey's, HON.
bergville.
Sixth Precinct-At Frederick Heckman's,
PIP O'Donnell street.
Seventh Precinct-S. E. Cor. Lombard and
Sixth Streets
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-10-03

For Clerk of the Circuit Court,
JOHN BARR LONGNECKER, 9th District.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-10-03

The Highlandtown Sentinel would like to
know why Mr. Henry P. Mann, one of the
Democratic nominees for County Commission
err is willing to sacrifice his present office (su-
perintendent of fire-alarm, salary $1,500,) for
that of County Commissioner, salary 81, 200.
1t does seem odd, doesn't itP
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-10-03

Fourteenth District
First Precinct-At John Brautigam's, Gar
denville
Second Precinct-At Henry Otto's, Fuller
ton.
Third Precinct-At John Welch's, Orange
vile.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-10-03

Eleventh District
First Precnct-At the residence of John
7. Ambrose, near Ady's Hotel.
Second Precinct-At John Kampe's on
the Belair road opposite Julius Wildt's
Store.
Third Precinct-At the Casino, Upper Falls.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-10-03

It's getting shaky when some Democrats are
figuring already on 500 majority for their
ticket in Baltimore county. But they'll be
"skeert' worse than that before the expiration
of four more weeks. One man--counted
straight all right-said, when he heard of
the 500 estimate; They'll be devilish lucky
if they get through with anything"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-10-03

A sufferer from late raid said this week
that if the county police were not so busy
with politics, including registration business,
they perhaps might catch some of the chicken
thieves, or men who are holding up and
shooting inoffensive people on the public
thoroughfares. We are sorry for this force"
at least for the good men on it. Those who
know say they are not to blame.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-10-03

correspondent wishes to know why THE
UNION has said nothing about the private
business record of Mr.. Mann, one Of the Demo-
cratic nominees for County Commissioner.
We have before said-and we now repeat it
that this paper cannot be used to point out
candidates personal shortcomings. If such
course is deemed necessary other means must
be adopted to get the facts before the public.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-10-03

A Democrat from one of the upper districts,
on his way to market in Baltimore few days
ago, stopped few minutes in Towson. Asked
what the political outlook in his section was,
he said 1.-The Democrats of my district-at
least large number of them-are heartily
sick of boss rule in their party and they think
it good time now to put an end to it."
There are" he continued, 81 voters in my
family who have always been straight Demo-
Gratis but this gear they intend to vote the Repu0-
Rean ticket to man." This farmer expressed
himself seriously and with emphasis. Is the
handwriting on the wall?
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-10-03

The lower end of the 9th district seems to
have it in good and hot for certain candi-
date on the Democratic ticket, and his path is
not smooth one elsewhere. Chickens come
home to roost,' is a homely old saying but it
is as true as it is trite, and this will be proven
later
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
QuARRIES ARE CLOSED.
WORK WAS SUSPENDED wEDNEs
DAY UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
The Slow ARRIVAL of Orders for the stone
Is the Cause cfthe Suspension
for Three Days.

The Standard Lime a Stone 90. q
quariies near this CITY closed down
Wednesday evening and there will b
no work until Monday, when opera.
tions will again start, aud tho man
agement hopes there will be no more
suspensions in their work. AS re-
suit of the closing down Of the quar-
ries, about in number. large NUM-
Der OF men are ont OF employment for
he three days
The cause Of the suspension was the
lack Of orders. A number OF found
ries and manufactures which use the
limestone from these quarries have
closed down, hence the dull market.
The company has such large output
that 1t takes many orders to cover the
quantity quarried each day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14

the unions. Gov Peabody is native Of
Vermont, where he was born in 1852.
He got his education in the public
schools and in a business college. and
as young man had the record of be-
ing the fastest runner in the state
For time he was clerk in Boston
dry goods store, but went west to Dem
yer, where for a time he worked as
fireman, and then went to Canyon City.
where, favored by fortune, he became
banker He has always been active
in politics and is thirty-third degree
Mason. He is married and has an in
teresting family. He has won high es-
TEEN for his executive ability, and. OF
course, denies that he showed any par
TALLY in the Cripple Creek dispute. He
claims to have stood for nothing but
the maintenance of order and enforce
ment of law.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
IN THE NEWSPAPER.
CleverIy worded Advertisements Are


Often Read as Most Interesting News
LII the course of recent lecture in
Hatforrd. Conn, on "The Making of
newspaper. Charles Hopkins Clark,
of the Courant said;
How are you going to get at the
public?e Mail them circulars, aud the
waste baskets in 10, 900 homes give
each weary vawn, aud the circulars
disappear unread. Call upon the peo-
pie and explain the merits of your
wares. The sign "Our Busy Dav, =
hangs in business. offices; in private
houes you must ring the bell. Often
est Won are turned away. IL you get
in by any shrewd excuse, YOU cannot
go bayond the hall or reception roo IN
-you are quietly watched in the in
terest OF overcoats aud umbrellas.
"But put cleyerly worded advertise
ment of the wares in "A newspaper
that has an established circulation in
tne city's home and business houses,
and see what happens. You couldn't
get in there yourself. but your ad-
vertisement is there on the. breakfast
table in the library, in the parlor, in
the sewing room, aud when every
body is inquiring for the paper which
can't be found,it is very likely do
ing duty on the quiet in the kitchen.
1t is all over the house and wanted
then. You are NOT. Similarly, at the
office it is read and reread and part
of tie use of "This is Our Busy Day"
sign is to get the chance to read the
papers. And it is interesting to
note the advertisement has another
than commercial use. 1t is print
ed for business purposes pure and
simple, but 1t is often read as
news.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
MR.. GETTLE RETURNS.
MET WITH AN ACCIDENT NEAR
NEW YORK.
Goes on 60 BOSTON, But Was Taken III
and Decided 40 Return
Home

Mr.. E. S. Getrle, of this city, who
was reported to have been injured a
few days ago while on his way to
Boston to attend the meeting of the
Federation of Labor, and whose
whereabouts have been giving his fam
lily and friends here some concern. re-
turned to Martinsburg Wednesday,
somewhat the worse for the experien-
.ces through which he has passed dor
ing his absence, but in a condition
which relieves the anxiety of many.
Mr.. Gettle was on his way frosz.
JERSEY City to New York on ferry
boat, and during the trip horse be-
came frightened aud plunged against
him, iujuring his hin. He continued
his journey to Boston, where he be-
came i'll as result of his injury,
and determined to return home. Ar
irving at New York he was detained
because of a smallpox quarantine, but
managed to secure his release, leaving
mis- grin behind. He expects to be
about again in a day or two.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
GOVERNOR OF COLORADO.
Being Guilty of Gross Abuse
of Power.

Nc labor war of the new century has
Interested the political world more
than the strike of the miners in the
Cripple Creek district of Colorado. La
Dor and capital were arrayed in life
and death conflict, and the leaders Of
the miners unions have charged the
governor of Colorado. James H. Pea
body. with gross abuse Of power. They
claim that he called out the military
forces of the state when there was no
reason for such radical step and that
he employed the troops to undermine
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
TAX REFORM FIGHT WINS
Special Session Of Legislature viii
Pass on the Bills.
SENATOR ELKINS TAKESA HAN D
Has Convinced the Corporations That Thew
Win be Better off if They Submit
TO ISSUE.

Wheeling. v. Va. November H.
The battle for tax reform in West
Virginia is virtually over. Senator
Stephen B. Elkins has taken u hand
and as result, Gov. A. B. Whites
ideas have so far carried that he will
call an extra session of the lsgisla-
ture early in 1904 to put into legal
shape his tax reform ideas.
Coupled with this, the political
sensation of the day in West Virginia,
came the announcement that Hon.
George A. Loughlin, of Wheeling, ed
itor of the Wheeling Intelligencer. the
Republican organ of West Virginia,
would be candidate for governor.
The small.frv leaders are asking
if he will not be the candidate of the
reform element. Endorsed by Senator
Elkins and N. B. Scott.
The change of front on the tax-Ie
form proposition on the part of the
great corporations came as sur
prise. Senator Elkins, it is stated,
saw how the straws were flying. aud,
with his customary sa gacity took
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14

hold of the situation. After namer-
Gus conferences he brought the vast
coal and railroad interests to his wav
of thinking. He gave the assurance
that all corporate interests would be
fairly and justly dealt with, and told
them that if they continued to oppose
tax reform they would likely suffer
more at the windup He advised them
to Withdraw opposition and premlt
Governor Whites ideas ana theories TO
be conside,ed by the legislature, and
a law drafted that would embody a
small tax on coal and oil. 1t is pro-
posed to tax oil one-third of cent
a barrel, and coal about, the same
per ton.
The removal of formidable opposi-
ton to the tax commissions report
means that Governor White will call
the legislature in ex ira session, as
he contemplated doing earlier in the
year.
The legislature can hardly get to-
gether before rext January. LII the
reforms 90 into effect il will remove
the tax on land. which is 35 cents for
each 800 of assessed value, and give
the state large revenue annually
from coal and Gil production alone.
Senator Elkins' father in law and bus
mess associate. ex-senator Henry G..
Davis, was one of the most active
members OF the Tax Commission.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
FELL BENEATH HIS TRAIN
Brakeman Charles Shores Instantly
Killed Wednesday Night.
CUT IN TWO BY THE WHEELS
Eight Trains Pass Over Him Before His
Body is Found-Funeral Win Be
Held Saturday,

Charles Shores, aged "a years. a
brakeman OH the Baltimore q Ohio,
who resided in this city, was the VIC
tim Of distressing accident in which
he lost his life near the Cumberland
VALLEY crossing about ii o'clock We'd
nesdav night.
The Young man was member OF
the crew having in charge an east
bound stock train which passed
through this city at that time. He
was out ON the train. and when it
reached the bridge either fell or was
thrown from the cars, falling beneath
the wheels. He most have been in
stantlv killed. His absence was not
noticed until the train reached Bruins
wick, where the cars stopped. He
had the manifests in his pocket. and
the conductor not being able to find
hm on the train, telegraphed to this
point in search of him.
An engine was procured, and about
< " SiOSh NIlc az a POAAb hSuA
the bridge, the l:feless body of the
young man was found on the tracks,
where it had lain for about three
hours. The wheels of the cars had
passed over his body, cutting him in
two. After the accidenG occurred six
freiehts and two passengers trains
passed over him.
Tho remains we're brought TO the
depot here and taken to the home of
his father on Frederick street. after
being prepared for burial by Und sitak-
er When The Young man was son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Shores, aud
is the second member of his family to
be killed on the railroad. He had
been on the road but a few months.
His father is veteran railroad man.
but is now on the retired list. Beside
his parents, there survive two BROTHERS
and one sister.
The funeral will take place Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
Left-Handednes..

Most parts OF Great Britain have
idiomatic expressions to denote left
handedness and they are often prefixed
to the unfortunate left-handed child's
name. In London the term is knack-
handed. the word being also equivalent
to awkward. In Lancashire it is X
paved. in Yorkshire gallock or gawk-
handed, an expression dating back to al
least the seventeenth century. In
Derbyshire are used the terms key
handed, cork-handed. or corky-handed
while In the Teesdale district cuddy-
handed is common, and in Nottingham
shire wallet-handed. In the south OF
England special terms to denote left
handedness are also found. In Dorset
1t Is scrame-handed and In Devonshire
coochy-handed. In Scotland gawk-
handed rs used and in the west cawry-
handed. In Ireland left. handed man is
eahed hthogue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
DEATH COMES TO MRS. PAYNE.
ExPIRED Ar uER HomE ON WEST
KING STREET.
An Affection Of the Heart Ends Her
Life nj che Age OF 0a Years Fla.
neral n oos place Thursday.

Mrs, Elmira b. PAYNE, widow OF
the late Eli Payne, died at her home
on West King ST. Tuesday night at IL
O'clock. aged about &c years. Mrs.
Payne was an estimable lady and had
manv warm friends. She had been u
great sufferer from asthma. although
her death was Immediately due TO an
affection of the heart.
Two children sarvive, Mr.. M. Dawes
Payne and Miss Aimira T.. Payne, both
residing at home. The funeral was
held | Thursday morning from the
house at 10 o'clock. The services was
held in Pavne's chapel, conducted
by Rev q. d. Harris, pastor of Trim
ity Methodist Episcopal church south.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
IMPROVE nENTs NEARLY COMPLETED.
mr.. william n. Morrison VIII soon
occupy Hi. New Quarters

The improvements on the building
of Mr.. S. 5. Pine at the corner Of
John and Winchester avenue, are
nearing completion, and the second
story Of the structure will soon be
ready for occupancy. The building
has been raised two full stories and
improved in many other wavs. The
second story will be used AS car
rage shop by Mr. William II. Nor
rison. who will oc ,upy it as soon as
it has been completed. The around
floor as in the past will be used by
MIR. Pine as blacksmith shop.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
ARE QUIETLY MARRIED.
MISS AGNEs BusH AND mR. nov
sBANFF WED TUESDAY NIGHT.
Groom Is Former Resident OF Martins
bnrg-The Ceremony Occurred
in Hagerstown.

The Hagerstown Heard of this
moraing saws:
Miss Agnes Katherine Bush,
daughter of Mrs. Margaret Bush.
Williamsport, and Mr. Roy Fem
Bantf, Hagerstown, were quietly
married Tuesday evening at z o.
clock at the parochial residence OF st.
Mays Catholic church by Rev.
Father Sebastian Rabbia. The cou-
pie were attended by Miss Bruce
Kitchen, Martinsburg, and Mr.. Har-
yey A. Bush, city editor of the Mar
tinsburg World, brother of the
bride. The bride wore pretty coat
costume of blue and white tatfeta silk
with bat to match. Relatives and
friends were present during, the GER
emony. The groom is member of
the firm Of G. V. Banff and Son, con-
fectiuners and bakers, Hagerstown.
Thew will go to housekeeping imme-
diately, having handsomely furnished
apartments in tine Middlekuf building
South Potomac street.
The groom is well-know in Martins
burg having resided here several
years ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
BOARD OF EN- BALMERS

Neglected Omcers Yesterday and VIII
Examine Ca ndidntes 40 Practice.
The state board of embalmers met
in annual session in Parke-sburg
Tuesday with most of the mem
bers present. The session will be a
short one, as only a few candidates
for license to carry on the business of
embalming and the election of Off
GERS constitutes the business.
The present officers, all of whom were
reelected are:
President W. II. Wilen, CT Mar
tnsburg.
Secretary w. H. Whitlock, of
Piedmont.
Treasurer George d. Gillian, of
Parkersburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
DEATH or CoLORED LAZY.
wife OF Respected coiorsd Man Dies
Here "wednesday.

Mrs. A. L. Miller, respected and
we'll known colored resident of the
Fifth ward, died at her home yester-
dav after an illnass of two weeks. She
was aged about 80 years, and is snr-
viyed by her husband and her two
weeks old baby. She was sister Of
Prof. Philips. principal of the color
ed schools. Funeral occurred Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. the services
was held in Mt. Zion church bv
Rev. G. Z. Curry. Interment in
Hope cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
FUNERAL OF Mr.. COHEN.
SERVICES WILL BIC HELD sATUR-
DAY MORNING AT 0 O'CLOCK.
Remains of Dead Omcer Arrive Here
Thursday Noon from washing
ton N n


The funeral of the late Thomas G..
Goheen, who died in WashingtoD.o Jon
Tuesday evening. will be held Satur-
day morning at 0 O'Clock at St. Jc-
seph's Catholic church. The services
will be conducted by Rev. Father
Douahoe.
The remains arrived in this city at
noon Thursdav. They were escorted to
the depot in Washington by detail
of policemen and many friends. Mr..
Goheen was aged 30 years. Fand in ad.
dition to his parents here, he is sur
vived by fonr brothers and three sis.
ters, all of whom are here to attend
the funeral.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
GRAND LODGE or MAsoNs.
West virginia Omcers NOW in Session
at wheeling.

The meeting of the grand lodge of
Masons of West Virginia opened in
Wheeling at noon Wednesday. and will
continue until SATURDAY. evening.
Among those who weut from the Mar.
tinsburq lodges are the following
DIR. s. N. Myers, treasurer lof the
graud lodge; Past Grand Master P.
r.. Harrison, Past Masters s. ). Eel
ker, Harry s. Cushwa and f. d.
Gardner, and Worshful Master A. J..
Moore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT.
superintendent Miller Preparing For
an Excellent Showing.

0h NActlicht ShOWIu&s
That West Virginia will be repre-
sented bv a first-class educational ex-
hibit at the Worlds Fair is now
we'll assured. Not only has the
State Commission made liberal ap-
propriation, but the State Education.
al Department as well is aiding in
the work, in fact the collection of
the exhibit is in the hands of Prof.
T. y. Miller. the State Su0erintend-
ent of Free Schools. Mr.. Miller has
interested the Public School Depart
ments of most of the cities of the State,
which have agreed to participate
in the exhibit. The State University.
Normal Schools and other educational
institutions are also to be represented,
and all the showing that is to be
made in behalf of education in West
Virginia will be second to few or
none of the other States of the Union.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
SPECIAL SESSION OF COUNCIL
Was Held i'm the Council Chamber Last
Thursday Evening at 1870.

A special meeting of the city coun-
Gil was held in the council chamber
Thursday evening. The object waste
hear the report of the light commit
tee, which made a tour on Tueday eve
ming last and, inspected the lights
throughout the CITY. This was the
first m aeting of this committee since
the new council has been in Office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
LOSS BY FIRE.
several Buiidings at mfddIeway co
Up In smoke.

Early Wednfs 'ay morning fire rokeI
ont in the frPme barn of the Dir. W.
H. Gilbert's place at Middleway. and
getting beyond control, made clean
sweep Of nearly every building Oh the
premises. The barn was entirely de-
stroyed. together with all its contents.
The flames then communicated to two
corn cribs. which were burned, az
were two carriage houses. with beg
gies, harness, etc. The loss was
heavy, AS there was no insurance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
WORKING HOURS CUT.
Car and Engine shops Reduced from 10
10 Hour Day.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
has reduced the working hours in the
various car and locomotive shops of
the company from ten-hour dav to
a nine. hour day. This action is simi-
lar to reductions made by various
other railroads in their working fores.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Bailey. for
merly Of this city but who are now
residing in Parkershurg. are here on .
visit to Mrs. Bailey's brother J. 4.
Kent ON Queen street They have
Just returned from trip down the Val
ley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
Through the suex.

The civilian passengers through The
Suez canal last year numbered $4,000,
and the pilgrims. emigrants and con-
victs. 10000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
Is NOW KEEPING TIME.

The Town Clock Has at Last Beeen Re-
paired and 1t Is In Running Order.
After many davs of toll, Mr.. Lewis
H, Thompson, Of he city council,
who had charge of the work on the
city town clock. has the time piece
running and the hands on. The clock
is now in perfect condition, and is
keeping correct time. The works Of
the time piece were repaired some
time ago but the striking part was
that consumed most of the time.
The hands were placed ON the clock
Thursday and now it is in shape to
give the hour of the dav to all
After manv yearspf idleness. the old
eyescre has been improved.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-14
war ON the Kangaroos

A recent report states that 7.407 ,S6s
kangaroos have been killed in Australia
since 1877.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-11-07
Sale Of Dickens Birthplace;

The house in which Charles Dickens
was born. 1893 Commercial road, Ports
mouth, was sold by auction at Ports
mouth recently, and realized E1.125.
There We're only two bidders-the ma
yor, Sir w. T. Dupree, who was act
ing on behalf OF the town, and a COM
petitor whose name was not disclosed.
The bidding was started at $780, and in
less than two minutes had advanced by
E100 bids to G700 Then the COMPETE
ton by ESQ to ESQ. At theis point Mr..
J. Clark, who was the auctioneer, CON-
scented to take G25 advances, and in less
than a quarter from the opening Of the
sale the bidding reached CLIPS, at
which price the house was knocked
down to the moyor. Mr.. F. G. Kitton,
representing the Boz club and the Dick
ems fellowship. congratulated the may
or on his purchase of the house for the
town, and promised the assistance of
the society he represented in converting
the place into an interesting Dickens