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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
TRIES TO KILL HERSELF
Woman Becomes Desperate and
Attempts to End Her Lite,
S ARRESTED For FORGERY
Presented Note for SIS al the Citizens
Bark wiih.,he Name Of Mr.. George W.

EN IA MM pukton tltaChtu.
Ii One dav last week note with the
Mans Of Mr. Gsorgosw, Buxton on II
~ sscuritv was presented at the Citi-
zens National sbanks The note was
for $75, andth suspicious of the casha
les were aroused. die refused to ham
die the note, buf held il op and noti-
fed Mr. Buxton The latter gentle-
man was snrpised at the appearance OF
the note. aud at once declared it a
forgery. The officers were notified
and Immediately began a search for
the persons involved in the transac-
tion.
The work os the officers resulted IN
tracing the matter to Mrs. Arabelia
Griffey and her daughter, Mrs. Frances
Dixon, two residents of Muddy
Lane, in North Nartinsbnrg. These
parties were also on the lookout, for
they feared the matter would be in
vestigated after the money had been
refused them at the bank. They left
this city for few DAYS, thinking that
the matter would blow over. They
returned 20 their home here, where
they were located BY the officers.
Tuesday evening Constable Lemen.
accompanied by other officers, went to
the house. Mrs. Griffev and her
daughter W ere surprised, but made no
resistanie.
But the situation became intensely
dramatic Immediately after the war
rants had been served. Mrs, Griffey,
as she realized the grave nature Of
the charge against her, became crazed
with fear, and seizing razor lying
on stand began slashing at her
throat in an effort to kill herself.
She was baffled in the attempt, how
ever, by one of the officers. who se-
cured possession of the razor after a
struggle and before the woman had
inflicted serious injury upon herself
The officers then placed Mrs. Dixon
under arrest While doing this Mrs.
Griffey was not closely watched, and
she took advantage OF the opportunity
to make another desperate attempt to
end her life. She secured bottle Of
turpentine and laudanum. and before
the officers could wrest the vial from
her, she succeeded in swallowing a
large quantity Of the deadly mixture.
This attempt was nearly successful,
for she Immediately fell to the floor
unconscious. She was taken to the
Jail. where DR.. Andrews revived her
by heroic treatment after she mad been
unconscious for three hours. Her con-
dition was extremely critical, and 1t
was believed for an hour or two that
she would die.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
FINGER CUT OFF.
INJURED MAN BETTER.
stranger Found i'm BOX Car Being Cared
for NJ Hospital.

The injured man found Wednesday
evening in box car on the Baltimore
q Ohio near this place is being cared
for at the hospital, where his injuries
were dressed by DR.. Mccormick, and
where he is receiving every attention.
He is greatly improved this morning,
although 1t was believed last night
that he was seriously injured.
AS near as could be learned from the
injured man his name is Whadsley
Kafor. He is an Austrian. and has
been in this country ten months. He
worked in the coal mines in Indiana.
and has recently been i'll. He was on
his way east and states that he was
assaulted and robbed. He was struck
on the head with some blunt instru-
ment, his money taken, and he was
then thrown in the box car. He is
AZ wears Of age. and says that he has
six motherless children in AUSTRIA
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
FINE PIANO RECITAL.
Pupils OF Miss matthaei Rendered ZINE
Program Last Evening.

Pupils Of M,ss Matthaei Rendered Fine
Program Last Evening.
The music pupils of Miss Matthaei
gave Piano recital Tuesday at her
home on West Burke street. The pro-
gram was composed Of selections from
the best composers and the numbers
were all rendered in the best manne-.
The ability Of Miss Matthaei as teach
er Of technique. and the interperta-
tion Of the various themes of the com
posers was we'll demonstrated by the
pupils. The compositions were Of a
decidedly higher order than ANYTHING
of the kind that has ever been given
here.
Nearly hundred guests OF the music
pupils attended and were highly pleas
ed with the showing made and many
comments OF complimentary nature
were passed.
Mr.. Bruce Geyer, student OF the
Peabody. Conservatory of Music as
sisted. At the conclusion OF the pro-
gram refreshments we're served.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
NO SMALLPOX HERE.
DIR. SITES SAYS RUEoR Is ENTIRE
LIZ UNFoUNDED.
Reported Case Of Lady ON West Burke
street Exists I'm Imaginative

The report OF a case of small pox in
Martinsburg rroves to be entirely
without foundation 1t was stated on
the streets yesterday that q we'll
known lady living on Burke street,
who had recently returned from Cum.
berland, had an attack of the contag.
ion. DIR. Sites. who has been attend
ing the lady for slight attack of ILL
ness. stated this morning to news
pauer man that there was absolutely
no truth in the statement, and that, SO
far as he knows. there is not the slight
est indication Of smallpox anywhere
in Martinsburg. Other physicians say
the same thing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
OUR STREETS.
A Singing Reply I'm Reference 20 Their
Disgraceful Condition.

The CITY streets, especially Queen
street. the main thorough fare, are in
the worst condition they have been in
years. The crossings are always mud
DIV and some steps should be taken in
the matter of cleaning them.
How is the Winchester turnnike.
after the recent rains, was asked q
resident of the county by citizen of
this CITY. and he replied, "a good bit
better than your streets That
speaks we'll of the streets surely.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
FACULTY ELECTED.
Board of Trustees of Msssanutten Sc
Iect PrfnefpsT ara Instructors.

At the meeting Of the Board Of
Trustees of Massaunutten Academy in
Woodstock Wednesday afternoon, Rev.
r. r. Jones was elected Principal Of
the Academy, Harry A. Bell, of Mt
Union, assistant principal. teacher OF
languages Prof. Calvin Bolger. teach
er of music. Rev. SKiles, instructions in
christian culture and Bible literature.
Miss Florence Steckle. assistant teach
or of music Miss A. Elizabeth Camp
bell, teacher of vocal music, eiocution
and physical culture. There is
every promise that there will be a
large attendance at the opening of the
full term.
DR.. HoiheiDs president of the board
returned home this afternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Mrs Griny Held, But Mrs. Dixon RE-
leased.

Mrs Arabella Griffey and Mrs.
Frances Dixon, arrested on charge
of forgery, were given hearing be-
fore Justice Roberts Wednesday even
ing. Mrs. Dixon was released. the
charge against her being dismissed.
Mrs. Griffey was held for the action
of the grand jury and her bail was
fixed at $500 Up to this evening she
was unable to furnish the required
bond. and is now in the county Jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04

Fifth Ward 10 1857, and ad dition TO Sc cond Ward
School building; built in 1899.
Respectfully submitted,
+. i. ssi5srs, Finance commit'ss.lI
/. Dew. rhart, u
The report was received. spread tn-
on the minutes and ordered publish
ed i'll The Evening World and the
Statesman. The matter of the fixing
of the school levy for the ensuing
year was then taken up. The mem
bers discussed the -proprietv OF raising
the lew, and all decided that the
amount derived from the increase
would be necessary IN the current
expenses. Commissioner Paulding then
made a motion that an advance OF 2la
cents be made in the levy, making it
65 instead OF 621s as was the levy Tor
the past year. The motion prevailed.
The election of janitors for the
diiferant schools in the city was
then taken mp. A motion was that.
as the present janitors We're giving
satisfaction, that they be reelected
for the ensuing year with the same
salaries. The motion prevailed.
Nominations were then in order for
a person to fill the vacancy in the
Third ward, caused by the resignation
of Mr.. Gerhardt. Messrs, John Nj.
Henshaw, James +. Thompson, Harry
II. Rutherford and John Snowden
were nominated by the commissioners
A vote was then taken on the nomi-
nees, which resulted in each receive
ing one vote. A second vote was taken
which resulted in Mr.. Snowden receiv-
ing 8 and Thomson one. Mr.. Snowoen
was then declared duly elected COM
missioner from the Third ward.
The condition Of the Third ward
school building was reported to the
board and the secretary was author
ised to notify Mr.. Snowden, the newly
elected commissioner, of the repairs
that were needed and to have them
attended to at once. SO that the re-
pairs would be completed by the be-
ginning of the school term.
A motion was made byCommissioner
Seibert that all of the teachers and
substitute teachers who applylin the
future, will have to take the teachers
examination before their names will
be received. and all that are received
shall attend the teachers meetings
if they are residents of this city and
not teaching in the county so that the
attending will Inconvenience them.
There being no further business be-
fore the board, they adjourned until
their regular meeting on Monday, July
81.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
OPENING QUARRY.

Contractor Beverly is building shant-
les 'au7 a large stable at Half Wav
where the c. v. is opening large
quarry on land leased from Perry
Beekley on the north side of the road.
A number of carts have been received
at the station. The force of workmen
has beer increased and eretions will
be on a large scale within week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
MARTINsBURG. W. va. SATURDAY. JULY l. 1908 49,

of Baltimore q Ohio engineers, At
the start there was work for four res
idsnt engineers and their corps, but
row there are only two employed on
the work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
SwOPE-BENNET.

A marriage license was issued We'd
nesday to Mr., Howard Urbine Swope.
contractor, of Harrisburg, and Miss
Ida May Bennett, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. b. f. Bennett. of this county.
The marriage occurred in this city
Wednesday night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
CITY SCHOOL FINANCES
Subject of the Boards Discussion
at Meeting Wednesday.
RESIGNATION WAS ACCEPTED.
Mr.. John Snowden Elected as Commissioner
in Mr.. Gerhmdfs PIace-0ther
Business Transacted.

The co missioners of the board of
nesdav at 20 clock in their Office in
the Second Ward school building with
President Russier in the char and
Commissioners Pauldina, Seibert and
Whetzel present. The minutes of the
last meeting were read and approved,
and the business that was before the
board was then taken up.
Two bills against the board of educa-
tion were read and ordered paid. The
assessed valuation of real estate in the
Martinsburg district on the first dav
of January. 1908, as reported by County
Clerk /. l.. Bender, aggregated 81, 644,
061. The assessed valuation of personal
property in The Martinsburg district
as reported by Assessor J. j. Shaull,
aggregated 5000, 900. These reports
were read ann received.
The resignation of Mr.. l.. Dew.
Gerhardt, the commissioner from the
Third Ward. was read. He asked that
the board act at once on his resigna-
tion and said that he was extremely
sorry that his usefulness as member
of the board was at an end. but that
if thew would consider his motion.
that he made at the last meeting in
regard to the employing of music
teacher in the schools that he would
remain as one of them. The matter
of accepting or rejecting the resigna-
tion was then put before the board.
A motion was made, which prevailed,
that the resignation be accented.
The secretary, Mr.. w. A. Piszer. then
read the report Of tIieFinance commit
tee on their settlement with the
Sheriff for the past year, as follows:
Martinsbufg, W. Va, July I, 1908.
To the President and Members Of the Board OF Edu-
cation
Gentlemen:
We herewith submit the following statement Il the
assets and liabilities of Martinsburg Independent
School District for the year ending June 30, 1903.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
FACE CUT BY GLASS.
Fell ON Broken GIass OIL Can END OF
Finger Cut on

Fell ON a Broken GLASS OIL Can END OF
Finger Cut on.
Earnest Kydwaller, news boy of
this city, met with very painful az
cident last Tuesday while playing with
a companion on west King street. He
had in his hand q large glass oil can
and in running fell. breaking tho can
His face struck tho broken can cutting
it very badly. His right ear was also
cut and the sery; - Of physician were
necessary to dress the cuts.
FINGER CUT OFF.
Charles Greg ,ry, workman at the
Baltimore and Ohio shops here, met
with very paipful accident while at
work at the shops Tuesday evenin
about 6 o'clock. He was assisting in
unloading some of the bridge iron when
a piece fell on his hand. cutting Off q
part of the index finger OF the right
hand. The finger was dressed by DIR.
Snodgrass.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04

Try The Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-04
s.s01..,IIo
Coos scHooi.

The Indebtedness 81 the district is Se6si oo $500
ia bonds and Slsi 90 10 outstanding orders issued 10
payment OF balance due on new building erected IN
Fifth Ward 10 1857. and addition 10 Sc cond Ward
School building; built in 1899.
Respectfully submitted.
John 4. Paulding ]
r. X. Seibert. Finance Commttees#
l.. Dew. G rhart,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
Fashion Show Opens
70 Show New Styles

NEW YORK. Aug. 81.-A novelty
In the way Of public exhibition
is the fashion show which opened
today in Madison Square Garden and
IL to continue. for two weeks. The
announced purpose of the show is to
set the style for year to come in
everything pertaining to women's
wear. and the articles OF attire range
from a shoe to a hatpin. Apart from
the display of Parisian and Ameri-
can made gowns and the many other
exhibits there is q department devot-
ed exclusively to social customs in
their relation to the proper style of
gowns to. be worn at weddings, din
ners and afternoon and evening re-
ceptions. The first of these special
social functions to be presented is a
wedding, with a minister, ushers,
bridesmaids and bride and groom in
attendance. each properly dressed in
accordance with the ideas Of fash
ionable society.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
Letter Carriers Hold
Annual Convention

SYRACUSE. N. Y, Aug. 31.-Not-
able in extent and important in char
acter Is the annual convention of the
National Association Of Letter Car
riers. which began in Syracuse to-
day.
The city Is In gala attire and IL
fast filling up with delegates. The
business proceedings will not begin
until tomorrow morning. Today was
taken up by the reception Of dele
gates. The sessions will occupy eight
or ten days.
The discussion of further plans for
getting through congress a measure
increasing the pay of letter carriers
will occupy much of the time of the
convention. The election Of officers Is
another matter that Is receiving
much attention. James c. Keller Of
Cleveland. who has been at the head
of the association for several years.
Is candidate for reelection. His
opponents are Edward j. Gainor Of
Muncie. Ind. who has the backing
Of the carriers Of the second class
cities. and M. A. Fitzgerald Of New
York. who has the strong support of
the delegations from New York city
and a number of other large, cities.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31

The oldest Daughter OF the Revo-
luton" Is Mrs. Elizabeth Sumner An
tierson of Dover. Mass. formerly OF
Roxbury. Mrs. Anderson was born
In 1903 and Is one OF the Ave men,
bers or the society living whose faith
ers fought In the revolution. Mrs.
Anderson remembers the stirring
times of 1912. although but four years
at the time. The events were calcu-
lated to leave an Impression on her
childish mind. She relates stories
ar all tho great battles Of the revo-
lution M they were told her by par
tinipants. She remembers her father
ana grandfather as they left home
TO join the continental troops that
forced the British uat OF Boston.
MRS. Anderson is proud OF her ances-
tors. Her father was Edward Sum
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
CONDENSED TELEGRAPH NEWS.

0adass orAan.-The Austrian gun
boat Siberia has foundered of this
port. Eleven of the Grew were saved.
Newport, - x.--The flagship Yam
kee OF the naval training squadron
entered the harbor yesterday with
her midship bunker afire. The fire
has been controlled.
Wsissr, xdahc.-Every slot ma
chine and gambling device have been
closed out. The city was filling up
with an undesirable class and the
police received instructions to drive
them out.
Oaxaoa, Msxioo.-There IL great
excitement here over recent fabulous
discoveries of gold. rivalling the
California discoveries. Five thou
sand prospectors have focked to the
scene. Claims are selling at 500, 900.
Paris.--Fifty-seven boats started
yesterday in the automobile boat race
from Paris to the sea. a distance of
220h miles. The journey will take
six days owing to the numerous
locks on the Seine.
Havre, Mont-Detectives have ar
rested a man named Baker. said to
have plotted to hold UP the Great
Northern railway express. Railway
and Pinkerton detectives are making
n great effort to run down conspira-
tors.
sohs.--Insurgent bands continue
ravaging about Adrianopie. A new
outbreak Is reported at saionica and
several sklrmlshes have taken place;
between Kasteria ana Florina. south
of Monastir. the insurgents have de-
stroyed all the fortified palaces Of
the beys. According to the Dnevik,
the teachers attached to the MOSQUE
In the villayet OF Kossavo are preach
ing that the time for holy war has
come and that tho Christians must
be killed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31


Notice II hereby given that pur-
suant to the bylaws OF the Copper
Bell Mill and mining company" Of
Spokane. Wash, the regular annual
meeting Of the stockholders OF 1nid
company called to be held on yunS !,
1908. at principal ONCE OF the com
pany. Spokane. wash. was on said
date duly adjourned to meet at said
place on July II. 1908. and on said
date for lack Of quorum said meeting
was duly adjourned to September /.
1898. and that said adjourned meet
ing will be held at its principal office.
rooms 3e&-s05 Traders block. In Spo.
kane. Wash. September /, 1908, at Z
o'clock p. m. for the election of a
board OF trustees and the transac-
tion OF all such general business as
may come before said meeting. in
GLIDING the election OF officers.
Also. that at said time and place
the adjourned meeting of stockhold-
ers of said company duly called for
June 3. 1902. and adjourned from
time to time because OF lack Of
quorum will be held and Is hereby
noticed to meet at the same time and
place as above noted for election
of board of trustees and transac-
tion of all such business as may
come before the meeting.
Notice is further given that the
regular annual trustees. meeting Of
said company will meet at its said
Office on above mentioned date i'm
mediately after the adjournment of
said stockholders meeting for the
election of officers and transaction OF
all such business as may come before
the meeting.
Dated Spokane. Wash. Aug. 1,
1908. w. 8. DAWSON,
Resident Trustee and Assistant Sec
rotary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31
300 METHODISTS VISIT
SPOKANE CONFERENCE

The annual conference or the do
cese of the Columbia river, which
convenes in the First Methodist Ennis
copal church on Wednesday brings
to the city nearly 500 ministers and
ciergymen. 1t will be presided over
by Bishop John w. Hamilton. d. D..
LII. d. AT this conference will be
elected two ministerial and two lay
delegates to the quadrennial general
conference. which will meet at Los
Angeles next May.
Conspicuous men at the convention
will be the presiding elders Of the
-FOUR districts represented. They
constitute the cabinet of the presid-
ing bishop and with him make the
appointments for the ensuing year.
They are: Rev. o. w. Mintzer Of
Spokane, presiding elder of the dis
trict of Republic; Rev. Henry Brown,
ID. d.. of Spokane, presiding elder of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31

Spokane district: Rev. C. e. Gibson Of
Moscow. presiding elder of the dis
trict Of Walla Walia, and Rev. r. M.
Booth OF The Dalles. presiding elder
Of The Dalles district.
Bishop John w. Hamilton, who pre-
sides at the conference, comes from
San Francisco and was appointed to
this diocese at the meeting of bish-
ops last spring at Meadville. Pa. The
bishops meet semiannually and ap-
portion the conferences among them
selves for the ensuing six months.
At the coming conference the Rev.
c. d. Nicholson Of Colfax, who was
''churched" last winter for immoral
conduct, promises to make It warm
for Rev. Henry Brown. presiding ell
der. He will file charges accusing
Elder Brown Of deliberately prejudic-
ing the trial, which created such a
sensation in church circles last win
fer
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31

ner and her mother Johanna Summer.
daughter of Rev. John Sumner of
Shrewsbury. Thus she traces her
lineage through both of the famous
family of revolutionary fame. Her
patcrnal grandfather. william Sum
ner. was member Of the committee
Of correspondence and safety" of
Roxbury and one of the boston tea
party" on March 4. 1876. Mrs Sum-
ner Is proud of the fact that her
mother saw General WASHINGTON.
Through her father she Ia related to
Governor Increase Sumner and is
herself a first cousin to Cha rles SUM-
ner. Massachusetts great anti slavery
representative I'm the United States
senate The furniture In her home
Is of the troubious times and every
piece has a history of its own
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-31

Kew Yoek.-The Liquor Dealers
association has PASSED. resolution de-
nouncing Mayor Low and announcing
that the liquor men will enter the
next campaign as a non-political
body to oppose the election of its
enemies.
rittsburg. Ya.--An amaigamation
OF six OF the big structural iron
working unions is being planned here
to form mighty building trades
council of 100000 workers. A meet
Ing TO further this object will be
held at Indianapolis on october Z.
Detroit. 1rioh.--To ru,se the price
of glass and to increase the work
mems salaries combination has been
effected between the Window Glass
Workers of America, the independent
Window Glass company and the Fed
Grafton Window Glass company. The
new condition will go into effect Just
as soon as the present stock OF glass
Is exhausted.
Boise, 1daho.-Senator Heyburn's
appointment of Bishop wooley of the
Mormon church for the position of
assayer in charge Of the Boise Office
has met with the disapproval of
Bishop Hamilton OF San Francisco
head OF the Methodist church In the
west. At the conference he protested
against any charge taking control Of
political offices.
New xorf.--After being buffetted
In the high seas all one night and
yesterday in small boats two women
and 10 men Of the Grew Of the three
mastod schooner Henry p. Mason
were rescued by c. oliver Iselin, the
yachtsman. with the Navigator,
which towed the iifeboat out TO the
small boats. Tho rescue work WIS
watched by thousands on shore.
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TO order by General Irving Hale.
president. Welcomes and rcsponsex
committee appointments and other
business Of routine mature occupied
the opening session. Tonight there
wiu be a reception at the Commercial
club I'm honor Of the visitors.
The annual reunion parade IN
scheduled for "Wednesday and will be
reviewed BY Generals Macarthur,
wheaton. King. Green ana other
prominent army men VINO saw serv.
Ice In tho Philippines. Illinois has
sent a aarge delegation and II en-
deavoring to have Chicago selected
as the next meeting place Of the So
Ctety