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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
GET GOOD PLACES.
WEST VIRGINIA CoNGREssm
FARE EXCEEDINGLY WE'LL
Are Assigned TO Brrths ON Important
House Committee. by speaker

West Virginia Jared we'll in the
way Of committee assignments. an
nouuced Saturday bv Speaker Cannon.
The members Of the house deiega-
tion are assignedsls follows:
DAYTON, naval affairs and revision
of the laws.
Dovenner. riyers and harbors and
expenditures in the interior depart.
ment,
Gaines, chairman committee on
election of president and vice presi-
dent and representatives i'll congress,
elections and militia.
Hughes. chairman on expenditures
on public buildings, census and ac-
counts.
For new member woodward Jared
verv we'll, being assigned on railways
and canal. and industrial arts, and
expeditions.
The delegation expressed themselves
as we'll pleased with their committee
assignments and called on Speaker
Cannon this afternoon TO thank him
for lis kind treatment
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
RATES OF POSTAGE.

First Class Letters TO any pam 0f
the United States, two cents per ouA ~
or fraction thereof, prepain.
Second Clnss--1ransient newspa
pers and periodicals. one cent for each
four ounces, or fraction thereof.
Third clas B ,oks, unsealed circus
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newspapers, seeds cuttings. roots
ETC., one cent for each two ounces OF
fraction thereof
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metals. ores and minerals, and ait
mailable matter not in any other class
one cent for each ounce or fraction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
Cared Of P,rs. Af,sr 40 Year.

Mr.. G. Haney, of Geneva. o., had
the piles for 40 years Doctors and
dollars could do him no lasting
good. De Wits Hazel Salve cured
HIM permanently. Invaluable for cuts,
burns, bruises, sprains. decorations.
eczema, letter. salt rheurn, and all 9th
err skin diseases. Look for the name
De Witt on the packages Others
are cheap, worthless counterfeits.
For sale by 6hshcrd's Pharmacy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
FUNERAL OF mKs. BTrSoLE

The funeral of Mrs. Abygate @.
Brindle. who died at her home on
Winchester avenue Wednesday night,
occurred at her late .home Sunday af-
ternoon at 1 O'Clock. The funeral
was attended by her many friends
and relatives in this city and county.
The services were conducted by Rev.
g. ID. Harris Interment was made
in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
MONSTER HAWK.

Clerk Sprinkle. of the Valley hotel,
has in cage big chicken hawg,
captured on his brothers. place, near
town. The bird measures nearly four
feet from tip TO tip. and will weigh
about three pounds. 1t is a muscular
fellow. with strong beak and claws,
and has not been dannteu by captivity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
SHIPPING CANNED TOMATOES.
BEaKELEY sPRIsGs Industry is
RAPIDLY GROWING.
Population of the rown lie en- the In
Fortune Left 10 the
Harrison Family.

Berkeley Springs, Dec. s. Five car
loads of canned tomatoes have been
shipped from this place since the can
ming season ended. There we're seven
car loads of empty cans shipped here.
Last Friday two gentlemen interested
in the manufacture OF CABS we're here
looking for place to locate, and ex-
pressed themselves as well pleased
with the outlook here They are OBJ
tanning figures on different sites IN
the town.
The population Of Berkeley Springs
is increasing at rate that promises
much for the future size Of the town.
Within the past 10 DAYS six births have
been reported bv one physician.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12

A man of the name of Wharton was
arrested Tuesday afternoon by Capt.
Freeze for raising disturbance in the
place Of business of Timmons Brothers
on West Race street. He pulled gun
on the proprietor OF the place. He
was placed behind the bars to await
a hearing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12

Mr.. Wendell Mong, a former resi-
dent of this county but now a resi-
dent OF Kansas City, Mo-, arrived
here FRIDAY morning Gu a visit u hi
sister. Mrs. George Roush. MI. Mong
has not been here for IA years, aud be
will he welcomed by many of his old
frlends
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
REGULAR Session OF COURT.

The County court of Berkeley
county. convened IN regular session
la st Tuesday with President Parks on
the bench and Commissioners Lessen
and Stuckey present. Other than the
paving OF some accounts against the
county. there was no business trans
acted at the morning session.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
axrrrxe READY Foa FAIa

The ladies of the Catholic church
are making rapid preparations for she
fair to be held in the basement of the
church during the holidays. The fair
will be opened the night Of December
81. 1t is expected that the event will
eclipse sll their former efforts in this
direction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
MARRIAGE LaCENsE.

A marriage license was issued at
the Office OF the clerk OF the county
sonrt last Tuesday to Mir. Samuel K.
Kennedy and Rcsells Harrington,
both Of this county The marriage
occurred in this city on Dec. Q.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Freeze have
moved to North Queen street to the
building occupied by Mr.. Freeze par
enfs, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Freeze.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
CITY DIRECTORY.
fUBLIC LIBRARY.

Open every day except Sunday from OTTO
a. m. TO 1890 a. M, and from D. m, te
s. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur I
1ays, also 10 the evening from 7:3o to 8
lhe hours Tor the reading room are the
same. The public are welcome, subiec
g the rules TO use the reading room an
books in the Library free oil cAarg
Rooms Southwest corner Public Squaf
MISS HELEN TAR Librarian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
MEADOWS is RECAPTURED.


lie Attempts 90 nun lAway But Deputy
sheriff Kestertng opens UP vita Hss
ArtiiIery-Hasson surrenders.
James Meadows, one of the four
men who sawed their way out of the
Berkeley county Jail last Sunday even
ing, was.taken at q late hour yester-
day in very clever manner by Deputy
Sheriff Keftering, Meadows was cap
tured at the Fravel place, in the pine
hills, about FIVE miles from town. after
spirited chase in which the deputy
sheriff developed unusual sprinting
ability.
FRIDAY afternoon, Dec. word was
brought to the sberiff's office by lad
named Thompon, that Meadows had
been seen at the Fravel place. and
with the little fellow as guide Mr.
Kettering started after him. Meal
ows was in the rear of the house, in
dustriously engaged in saving wood
when the officer drove up. The
prisoner Immediately suspected that
Mr. Kettering was bit anxious to have
talk with him, which he was even
more anxious to avoid. 1t suddenly
dawned upon Meadows that he had
very important and pressing engage
ment at point somewhat removed
from that vicinity, aud dropping his
saw he started out for the adjacent
woods like runaway locomotive,
with Mr.. Kttering in full pursuit.
The deputy sheriff pulled his gun
and opened fire, sending four shots
through the atmosphere just above
Meadows head, aud the latter drop
ped in a heap. When Mr.. Referring
arrived where Meadows was living,
the prisoner jumped to his feet, shook
hands with the officer, and said he
was glad TO see him, even If his call
was a trifIe informal and unexpected,
He said he had good chance to get
away until he heard the bullets going
| zip.zip, when he thought they were
entirely too familiar.
Meadows said that after he and the
others got out of Jail they went to the
mountain west of here, and followed
the ridge south for several mile. They
spent the night on top. and the next
morning separated, the others cor
tinuing south and he going east. He
was found just across the Opequon
from his brothers. place. and has
been in that neighborhood siuce Mon
day morning. He is now behind the
bars here.
HUTTON SURRENDERS.
Harry Hutton, also one of the men
who escaped and who was awaiting
trial on charge of criminal assault.
voluntarily surrendered to the officers
Saturday, become tired of lodging and
concluding that it would be better TO
face the charge against him than TO
remain a fugitive. lis was accompa'
MED to town by his father, who in
duced him to give himself up. He
has been in the Deighborhood Of his
i.o..oo .s..c1 M1Ala-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-12
$50 REWARD.

Sheriff stuckey has offered reward
of $50 for the capture OF Howard. the
clever forger who engineered the job.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
WILL CALL ON KNOX
ATTORNEY GENERALS AID ASK
 ED FOR NEGROES.
To Defend the Fifteenth Amendment from the Attacks Made Upon It in the United States
 Supreme Court.

Washington, Nov. 1.-The negro race Gs represented in the National SocioloSi- cal Society now in session, and friends of the race, will ask Attorney General Knox within the next few days to defend the Constitution of the United States in the Supreme Court against the attacks made on the Fifteenth Amendment.
 A committee was appointed at the meet ing today to make the request of the At torney General
 The movement was started by George C. Gorham. formerly secretary of the so- ciety. He declared that what the negroes wanted to do was to take advantage of their political power. He referred to the Alabama cases" to come up before the Supreme Court in January and suggest ed that the lawyers in the case be asked if they desired help.
 Former Governor Pinchback of Louis jana. supported Mir Gorham's motion. He said he did not want to see the Alabama cases" go by default and that he was willing to assist in preventing 1t.
 The committee Is as follows: Former Representative George H. White of North Carolina. Prof. Kelly Miller, former Gov ernor Pinchback, Gen. William Blrney and George c. Gorham.
 Education, statesmanship and religion as factors in the solution of the race pA'D'SAAi NC4S uISCuSStu. The speaker was Rev Dean Richmond Bab- bitt of Brooklyn, who said in part:
 'The word of sanity. of prudence, of conservatism and yet the word of strong incisive truth. needs to be said by and for your race. The latter is going through transtitional period. is on trial, Is in the making of its status in this country Will the American people in the spirit of fair play, of right. of humanity. give the colored race a chance to come to full manhood. and if so. will the race respond fully to that opportunity? But for white and black there is something more valuable than the ballot as precious as that is to Americans. and that is full moral manhood. Education Is deeply val uable, but as valuable as the school, there is something still more necessary, and that is character which comes from mor- ality and religion. In my Judgment, the center of power in your race in the South is not the school room. but the pulpit"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
IN COUF TRY A
 OF THE lNE aY Churchill and Cecil al
 Birmingham. FREE F0ODERS ARE HEARD For a Time Police Feared Serious Riots. Friends of Chamberlain, However. counselled Peace and the Ad- herents of "our Joe" Re- strain Their Ire.

Birmingham, Nov. u.-There was no fulhllment of she serious trouble expected at the meeting addressed tonight by Lord Hugh Cecil and Winston Churchill. M. F.. in opposition to the fiscal program of Joseph Chamberlain.
 1t is estimated that the crowds sur- rounding the town hall during the prog ress of the meeting numbered 40.000 per sons. A few stones were thrown and some windows broken. but it is believed that the prevention Of more serious dis- orders was due to the earnest appeal ol the supporters of MT. Chamberlain.
 The meeting was attended by 5000 per sons. Mrs. George Cornwaliis-west. for meriy Lady Randolph Churchill. and mother of Winston Churchill. was in the audience.
 Mir. Churchill devoted his speech to de- nunciation of Mir. Chamberlain's propa- ganda, and urged the continuation of the free trade policy of Great Britain. Ev- cry mention by MT. Churchill of Joseph Chamberlain's name was greeted with cheers and counter cheers. His statement that Great Britain was prosperous and her trade good, was received with both misses and cheers.
 Canadian and Australian loyalty" said Mfr. Churchill. had already been proved on veldt and kopje. It could not be bought at two shiiiings per quarter
 Lord Hugh Cecil followed Mr. Church- i'll, delivering a speech in similar vein.
 A resolution denouncing the proposed protective tariH and admitting the right of the Government to impose retalitaory duties in special cases was carried by a large majority.
 At the close of the meeting the great crowd outside the town hall dispersed good naturedly. singing national songs and cheering for Joseph Chamberlain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
MISS ROBSON IS SUED
NEGRO MAID ASKS FOR S1o,ooo
 DAMAGES.
Outcome of Loss of Valuable Medal Belonging to Captain Robson and the Events Following the
 Jewels Disappearance.

New York. Nov. 1.-The summonses that Captain Hobson secured on Monday for the appearances of three people to trv and explain the disappearance of iewelry, money and one of his medals were to-day dismissed. Miss Margaret Hobson, his sister, had reported their loss. Miss Hobson seemed to be some what indefinite about the disappearance of the vAluables when she testified to- day, and the judge advised that she drop the case. as he believed there was no warrant for further action. The sum monses were then dismissed.
 Miss Hobson later was served with pa pers by attorneys for her negro maid. Lizzie Britt, in a $1O,OOO damage suit The papers charge false arrest and imprison- ment and malicious persecution. In an af- fdavit. the maid swore that the evening of Nov. 5. While leaving the sanitarium. she was accosted by detective employ ed by Captain HoOson. She further aver red that she was taken back to the sani- tarium and searched and kept there a prisoner all night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
U. D. C. CONVENTION
WELCOMED TO SOUTH CAROLINA
 BY GOV. REWARD.
Mayor smyth of Charleston Extends Greetings of the Historic Old City-Alabama Delegates
 are Prominent.

Charleston, & C., Nov. 11.-(Special. .)-- Promptly at 10 o'clock this. morning, the tenth annual convention of the United Daughters of the Confectionery was called to ordN' by the President, Mrs. James Rounsaville of Georgia, and in the hand somely decorated hail were oyer 1,5O0 per sons, between two and three hundred delegates being prsaent The exercises were opened with prayer by Rt. Rev. Ellison Capers. Bishop of South Carolina. Mrs. James Connor, president of the Charleston Chapter then introduced his excellency, Governor Hey ward. who. in his most happy style, well comed the delegates to the Palmetto State. Mayor J. Adger Smyth welcomed the delegates to the city.
 One of the most important matters which will come before the convention will be the consideration of plans for the Jefferson Davis monument. The monu- ment is to cost $75,00O and of this amount $66, ,00o has been raised. It will be remem- bered that the Davis Monument Associa- ton was organized in 1890 only men be- ing members of the Association. Finding themselves unable to make further pro- gress they asked the aid of the United Daughters who cheerfully shouldered the responsibility. At meeting of the Memorial Association, 1t was recommend ed. that the plans prepared by Architect Nolan on the designs of Edward s. Valentine. both of Richmond, be adopted.
 The delegation from Alabama has been taking quite a prominent part In the af- fairs of the convention and many of them are members of important committees. They attended the reception of the Char 1eston Chapter last night and the recep- tion of Camp Moultrie. U. s. w., tonight.
 Mrs. c. A. Lanier. Mrs. Warren Dent and Mrs. J. D. Beale, all of Montgomery. are taking great interest in the conven- tion There are about three hundred delegates In the city tonight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
$1so.2oo FOR SCHOOLS.
Appropriation By Freedman's Aid
 Society.

Lincoln, Neb.. Nov. 1.-The Freedman's Aid and Southern Educational Society Committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church concluded It's two days meeting at a late hour last night. All of today and this evening was devoted to discussion of the needs of the different institutions of tine South The commissioners decided to limit the appropriation to l3o,20o. which will leave the list practically the same as last year The sums for the different in- stitut.ons follow:
 Cannon Theological Seminary. Atlanta, Ga, $12, 900; Bennett College. Greensboro, N. C.. $2,60O; Clafiin University. Orange burg, s. C.. $7,50o; Clark University. Att ianta, Ga, s7.50o: New Orleans Univer- sfty, New Orleans. La. 5000; Flint Med ical College. New Orleans. La. $l.ooo; Sarah Goodrich Nurse Training School and Hospital. New Orleans, La, $7oo; George R. Smith College. Sedaiia. Mo-. g, 700; Morgan College, Baltimore, Md. $. 900; Philander Smith College. Little Rock. Ark. 5000; Rust University. Holly Springs, Miss, $5,4oo; Walden University. Nashville Tenn. H000; Mehary Medical College, Nashville. Tenn, s1,00o: Wiley University, Marshall. Texas. $500.
 The sum of s13,300 was appropriated for academies. making total for colored peo- pie of $77, 300. For the white schools, $16,- 300 was granted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
10 PER CENT CUT MADE
COTTON MILL OPERATIVES
 WAGES REDUCED.
Action at Fall River May Result in SO,OoO Persons Being Thrown Out
 of Employment in New England.

Boston Nov, 11.-About 900 operatives in cotton mills in this State were notifed today of a ten per cent reduction Tn wages and if 1t is followed by the steps usually taken when the mill owners in Rhode Island and Connecticut take similar action, 5000 persons will be out of employment. The notice of the reduc- tion was posted in all the cotton mills of Fall River, where 3o,000 operatives are employed and also at Taunton, where 2,O0O workers are affected. The reduc- ton in Fall River goes into effect Noven- Der 2S and that at Taunton five days earlier.
 The cut down is attributed to the un- settled state of the trade resulting from the high price of raw material and to pronounced hesitation to buy on the part of the usual purchasers.
 The action taken in Fall River Is of widespread importance, since a step of this nature in this city usually is followed by mill owners in Southern and Central Massachusetts, Rhode Island and east ern Connecticut, where a total of about 5000 men are employed.
 It Is thought that no general strike will be ordered here at this time by the Tex tile Workers Union, which Is arranging to consider the situation.
 '!t was learned that the reduction was decided upon at conference of Fall Riv- CT men in Boston November 2. About eighty mills owned by corporations, are represented in the organization. Most of the local mills make print cloths and coarser goods. although a few of them are engaged in the manufacture of fine goods The mills of Fall River, New Bed ford. Rhode island and those at numer- ous points Tn Central and Western Mas sachusetts. together with mills in East ern Connecticut, made a general advance in wages early IT. 1909. The cotton mills of Northern New England did not in- crease their scale and 1t is not consid- cred probable that the present change in Southern New England will affect the industry further north.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
THE HOUSE.

Washington, Nov. 11.-Representative W. W. Kitchen introduced a resolution in the House to-day providing a new article to the constitution prohibiting National or State legislation establishing or sup porting any religion or prohibiting the free exercise of religion Also. a resolution repeating the 18th amendment to the con stitu.Ion.
 Mir Gilbert of Kentucky introduced a resolution requesting the Secretary of Az riculture to inform the House whether horse flesh is canned for food in this country.
 Mr. Jones of Washington introduced a bill providing a subsistence allowance of s25o annually for rural free delivery car riers.
 The House convened at 12 o'clock. Af- ter prayer by the chaplain and the read ing of the Journal, Messrs. C. c. Reed. Minor Wallace and T. B. kyle, of Ohio, were sworn in as members of the House.
 On motion of MT. Payne the House at 12:15 adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
THE SENATE.

Washington. Nov. 1.-The Senate be- gan business in earnest today by receiv- ing for the first time during the session a number of petitions and a number of bills. One petition protested against Senator Shoot remaining in the Senate.
 MT. Gallinser (N. H.) was the first of the Senators to secure recognition for the introduction of bills. and the bill in- troduced by him provided for the erection of a statue to General John Stark.
 In presenting a numerously signed peti- ton asking the Senate to expedite the consideration of the charges against Mir. Smooh, Mir. Hosr took occasion to remind the Senators of the petitions bearing upon Mir. Shoots case that the proceeding Is out of order and improper. He based his remarks upon a purely judi cial proceeding to be determined by the laws and the constitution of the United States.
 Later the chair laid before the Senate House joint resolution making immediate ly available mileage for Senators and members and on motion of MT. Hale it was adopted. ssfs 5gE,'.
 The Senate then at l2:2Q, went in to ex- ecutive session and adjourned at 1;45 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
UPRISING
 IN BOGOTA Hostility Toward the
 President. OUR LEGATION GUARDED
Residence of Son of Marro-
 guin Attacked.
In Washington It is Announced That Negotiations for . Canal Must Be Conducted With
 the New Republic.

Washington, Nov. 1.-The State De- partment has received q cablegram rom United States Minister Beaupre at Bogota' dated November 9, in which the Minister states that large crowds were parading the streets on the 8th inst, crying 'Down with MarroQuin!
 There was a mass meeting denouncing the President and calling for a change or Government.
 Hundreds gathered at the palace. and the orator, prominent national general called for the resignation of the Presi' deet.
 The gathering was dispersed by the troops several people being wounded, but there were no fatalities.
 The city was under martial law and well guarded by soldiers.
 The legation of the United States was under the protection of the Government, but there were no indications of hostile demonstration.
 The residence of Lorenzo Marroquin (believed here to be Senator and son of the PresidenD has been attacked with stones.
 Treaty Surely Dead.
 It is stated here on authority that 1t is too late for Colombia to make any effort to resurrect the canal treaty with the United States, beyond preventing hostile clash between Colombia and the new Republic of Panama, the proposed visit of General Reyes to Panama will be without result.
 The same authority points out that the United States Government, having recog~ nized Panama as an independent State, cannot now proceed to negotiate with Co., lombia on any terms for canal Fights in state over which Colombia exercises no political control. so any future canal ne- gotiations will be between the United States Government and the Government of Panama.
 Our Ambassador at Berlin has cabled the State Department that he has been requested by Baron Richthofen, the Ger man Foreign secretary to inform the Washington Government that the report that Germany intended to become involv- cd in the isthruian situation is entirely without foundation and that nothing Is known in Berlin of the intention of Co., lombia to appeal to Emperor William for assistance as was alleged in recent in- terview by the Colombian Consul General at New York. MT. Tower adds that he was further assured by the Foreign Sec retary'i In a most earnest and sincere man. ner that the. question of Germany's in- terfering in Panama simply did not exist.