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Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26
THE MAIDEN's LAMENT

The forest pines groan-
The dim clouds are fitting
The maiden is sitting
On the green shore alone.
The surges are broken with might, with
might,
And her sighs are poured on the desert
Night,
And tears are troubling her eye.
"All, all is o'er:
The heart is destoyed-
The world is void
It can yield me no more.
Then, Holy Mother, take back thy
boon:
| have tasted such bliss as is under the
moon.
l have lived-I have loved-I would
diep'
"Thy tears, O Forsaken
Are gushing in vain;
Thy wall shall not waken
The buried again:
But all that is left for the desolate
bosom,
The flower of whose Love has been
blasted in blossom,
Be granted to thee from on high J"
"Then pour like river
Thy tears without number
The buried can never
Be wept from their slumber:
But the luxury dear to the broken
hearted,
When the sweet enchantment OF Love
hath departed,
Be thine-the tear and the sigh II
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26
BISHOP ON HIS TRAMP

Bishop Coleman started Friday night
on his annual pedestrian trip and not
even the members OF his own household
knew whittier he was bound. He ex-
poets to be gone two weeks. In speaking
of his trip he said he had no idea which
direction he would take or where he
would eat his supper. The Bishop has
been going on these iaunts for years and
finds that they greatly benefit his health,
He usually travels by easy stages in Vir-
ginia and West Virginia, but he follows
no beaten path. He does not allow his
identity to become known, but is almost
always discovered and most frequently
by children, by whom the Bishop is
adored.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26
WASHINGTON LETTER

WASHINGTON, September 21st, 1903.
THERE is some anxiety among timor-
GUS people in Washington because Of
the action of the American Federation of
Labor taken in connection with the w.
A. Miller case and the Presidents de-
clared "open door" policy with regard to
union and non-union labor, in the Gov
ernment service. The Central Labor
Union OF the District of Columbia has
sent to every organization affiliated with
the Federation copy of resolutions re-
questing the President to dismiss Miller
and restract his avowed policy with re-
gard to union and non-union labor. It is
seen that this is the first step in an or
ganized opposition to President Roose-
velt's nomination. There are, it is claimed,
100000 members of the federated
labor organizations and the results of an
organized opposition if it could throw
this vote in block would doubtless prove
formidable.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26
BALTIMORE G OHIO RAILROAD

On account of the meeting of the Ma
tional Bankers Association, to be held at
San Francisco, CAL, October 10th to 23d,
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will sell
Excursion Tickets from October 7th to
10th, inclusive, to either Los Angeles or
San Francisco, good going and returning
via direct route through Chicago, st.
Louis or New Orleans, and also good
going by any one of the direct routes and
returning by another direct route.
Tickets are valid for return until No.
vember Both, 1903.
For tickets and pamphlet giving de-
tailed information concerning routes,
etc., call on or address II. A.
Miller I. P. A., Wilmington, DEL, or
nearest Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ticket Agent.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26

The President will return to Washing
ton on September Goth and the news
paper correspondents, at least, are re-
ioiced that for another long period Wash
ington as news center will not have to
divide honors with Oyster Bay. With
the return of the President, members Of
Congress and politicians generally will
flock to this city and affairs will resume
their customary liveliness.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26
Treasurer Rett.w: As,ieted

County Treasurer Horace G. Rettew
is seriously i'll with catarrhal appendi.
citis at his residence, Fourth and Jeffer-
son streets, Wilmington. He was strick.
en- sometime last week, and on Friday
his condition was critical. It is thought
the trouble resulted from cold. An en-
couraging report was received on Tues
day.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26
$500 IN PRIZES
The Philadelphia Press" Makes an Inter.
esting Offer

estlng Offer
In connection with the thrilling mys-
terry story entitled ga Transaction In
Copper" which begins in The Philadel-
phia Sunday Press, September 9th, an
opportunity is offered to win $500 in cash
prizes. All you have to do is to guess
how the story turns out. The last chap
ter will not be published until period of
week elapses, in order that everybody
may have chance to guess. This chap
ter has been sealed in an envelope by the
author and no one knows the solution
of the mystery. Get next Sundays
Prese and read the first installment of the
exciting story and the details of the prize
offer.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26

The idea that the President will for a
moment consider the possibility of re-
ceding from the stand he has taken is
not entertained by those who know him
and who can view his actions, in so far
as they relate to union labor from, dis
passionate standpoint. Mr.. Roosevelt is
firmly convinced that he is in the right
in his "open door" declaration and it
would appear that this fact should have
appealed to the labor organizations. 1t
is pointed out that in working for the
government laborers are under no neces-
sity OF organizing to protect themselves
or to secure shorter hours orlarger wages,
whatever may be the conditions that
confront them when working for individ-
uals or corporations. The government
always pays literally and is an easy task
master. 1t is, therefore, obvious that
the unions would be wiser to accept the
dictum OF the President rather than to
antagonize him.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26

Stop-overs permitted ON return trip at
Buffalo, Rochester, Geneva, Watkins
Glen and Mauch Chunk.
Only S100 Niagara Falls to Toronto
and return, via N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R.
slips via "George Route"
Side trip to Thousand Islands from
Rochester only $3.50 round trip. Tickets
good five days, but within return limit of
Niagara Falls ticket.
Special arrangements for lunch and
supper ell route at very reasonable rates.
Cali GGaiff on Ticket Agents Baltimore Qhie
r. r. or write to H. A. Miller T. P. A.
Market Street Station, Wilmington, DEL,
for full particulars.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26

The District OF Columbia grand jury
has returned three more indictments
against persons believed to have de-
frauded the government through postal
contracts. One of the persons indicted
is George w. Beavers, former superinten-
dent of the division of salaries and allow
ances, in fact there are believed to be two
indictments against him, but the identity
Of the other person is concealed pending
his arrest. A decision against the con-
tention OF Beavers attorneys by United
States Commissioner Hitchcock in New
York is the occasion of great satisfaction
to those officials charged with prosecut-
ing the postal cases. In effect, this deci-
sion, which obliges Beavers to return to
the Brooklyn jurisdiction without an ex-
hibition by the government of its entire
case against him, nullifes the entire effect
Of his flight from Brooklyn, when he heard
of his indictment and, moreover, estab-
fishes precedent whereby he can be
brought to Washington on indictments
obtained here. 1t will also apply in the
cases of Maurice, Isaac S. Mcclellan and
George H. Huntington all of whom are
in New York and all Of whom have been
indicted here. For the first time the
close of the Post Office investigation is
definitely predicted. 1t is stated that
the present grand jury which goes out
Of existence October 9Th, will by that
time have considered all the casses in
hand and that after that date only the
legal prosecutions will remain. 1t is fur
ther announced that Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow will COM
plete and hand to the President his re-
port on the investigation, some time in
October
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26
FALL FERTILIZERS

Stored in our warehouses by the bag or
ton. Send your teams and orders along.
Prompt attention.
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26

In the case of Miller, it is stated on ex-
cellent authority that strong recommen-
dations have gone to the President that
he be dismissed, there recommendations
being based on facts other than that he
has been expelled from the bookbinders'
union, and that patience on the part Of
the unions would probably be rewarded
with the discharge of their old enemy.
In view of the action of the Central La
Dor union, however, the discharge OF
Miller might now be ascribed to fear on
the part of the President and there is
nothing that would prove more repugnant
to him than to be called to take action
which might be so interpreted. 1t is
claimed that already ten states have been
heard from endorsing the resolutions of
disapproval of the Presidents course.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26

Colonel Charles J. Bonaparte. to whom
has been intrusted the investigation of
the Indian Territory land scandals. has
been in Washington and has discussed.
with Judge Ryan, acting Secretary of the
Interior, the work he is about to under
take. When seen by your correspondent,
Colonel Bonaparte said that he had as
yet formulated no plans and could not
therefore discuss the coming investiga-
ton inteligently. He could plainly see
however, that it would be necessary for
him to spend some time in the Territory
notwithstanding the fact that he would
call to his assistance several able lieu.
tenants in conducting the investigation.
1t is expected that Colonel Bonaparte
will plead the cases in the prosecutions
growing out of the Post Office inyestiga-
tions and it seems likely that he will be
an exceedingly busy man for the next
few months.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26

The TRANSCRIPT $1.O0 per year.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26

The TRAsscRrpr, sl.OO per year.
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26
ROUND TRIP
$1,000
$1,000

July II and 81, August IA and 2s, September
II and 25, and October
A Ten (l0) Day Tour to Niagara Falls,
Americas Greatest Natural Wonder, via
Baltimore & Ohio Royal Blue Line, Phil
adelphia & Reading R'y and Lehigh Val
ley Route, through the beautiful Lehigh
and Wyoming Valleys. Special train OF
elegant Day Coaches and Parlor Cars
will be run on above dates on following
Middletown transcript., 1903-09-26

ADVERTISE IN TIE TRASscRrpr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Following is lists of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Post Office,
Martinsburg, w. Va, July 10, 1908
If not called for will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office at Washington
July 81, 1908.
Persons calling for them will say
advertised.
Miss Law son Briscoe, Miss Cora f.
Butt, Oliver Cope, +. W. Crabb. (2)
Miss Martha Corrinne Davis, Will.
lam T. Dunn, Mrs. Julia Fansler,
Mrs. Julia @. Fishell, James Q. Glib
son, HI. NJ. Healy and family, Henry
II. Janney, William Kline, S. e.
Mason, w. G. Melcher, James B. Nell
son, Wendell Porterfield, Neal Porter.
field, Alexander Ramer, James Roman,
j. r. Smith, John p. Tabler, JOS.
Winters, ESQ, Miss Abbie A. Wis,
Aglen Whitacre.
Alex Clohan, P. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
HORSE OVERCOME BY HEAT.


a colt belonging to man by the
name of Hen ~, who resides few
miles from this city, and in charge of
his small son, was taken with an at
tack of the blind staggers caused by
the excessive heat on South Queen
street at the corner of South street
Tuesday evening. The boy was
thrown to the ground, bat received
no injuries.
The horse refused to 90 forward and
started to back. until it fell INTO the
excavation made bv the tearing down
of the old Pendleton property. The
horse was not injured as the depth
was yerv small. The boy refused to
ride the horse home, fearing that it
would have another attack 1t was
then turned loose to 90 home by itself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
GIFT or $1,000 TO ACADEMY.
Mercersburg Dormftory Receives Hand
some Contribution

President VIM. NJ. Irvine, OF Mer
cersburg academy, has, it is an
Dounced today, received cash con-
tribution Of S., 600 to the new dormitory
fund. Tire donor is Judge Thomas NJ
McCarter, Newark, N. j., president
of the PEOPLES services association.
He was classmate Of DR.. Irvine at
Princeton.
Hon. W. Rush Gillian has establish
ed \ prize of $50 to be given each
year to the student of the academy
who writes the best essay on a bio
graphical subject to be selected by the
faculty.
Prof W. A. Mclaughlin, Latin
instructor in the academy, will give
prizes of SO Id S. to the graduates
delivering the best commencement ora
tions. He establishes these prizes in
memory of his mother.
The new dormitory at the academy
will cost 81, 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
BEALLY WATSON HELD
GRAND JURY WILL ACT on HIS CASE
IN SEPTEMBER.
coIored Man sent TO Jail at Charles
Town In Default of 5000.

The trial Of Beally Watson. the
Shepherdstown colored man accused
OF opening grave at that place and
removing the body Of child. was
held at Charles Town WednesdaT, be-
fore Justice Baylor. Watson was held
for the action of the grand Jury at the
September term Of court, and bail
was fixed az 5000. He was unable to
furnish it and was sent back to jail.
Watson was arrested several weeks
ago in connection with the scandal the
Shepherd College State Normal school,
which, despite the efforts to suppress
it. will bob up at intervals. His
trial, in connection with that OF Mar
ia Ransom, will furnish another chap
ter in the now famous case. The
authorities at Shepherdstown are
making every effort to clear up the
mystery surrounding the case, and
some decidedly sensational develop
ments are promised when the TWO
colored people are placed on trial be.
fore q jury in the Circuit court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
SUICIDES BODY FOUND.
M MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE AT
sHEpHERDsTowN EXPLAINED.
Body of r. l.. KidweiI Fonad Near
That place with "A Bullet Wound
fn the Heart.

The mysterious disappearance of f..
L. Kidwell, Of Shephcrdstown, was
cleared up Wednesday by the discovery
Of his dead body.
Monday plight Mr.. Kidwell, who
was caretaker Of the mansion on X.
ID. Shepherds Wild Goose farm,
near Shepherdstown, disappeared from
his home No clue to his whereabouts
was discovered until yesterday, when
his body was found under a big oak
tree in the woods near the house. He
had taken mixture Of laudanum and
arnica. and had also shot himself
through the heart, causing instant
death. The eoroner's jury rendered a
verdict that he killed himself while
temporarily insane. The deceased,
who was about 80 years old, is surviv-
ed by a widow and a baby only a week
old
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
SENT HOME.

Alice Foster. the little Scotland
Orphan school girl, who two weeks
ago fell off rear platform of Cum
berland Valley train while on her way
TO her vacation and home at Carbon
dale, as reported by the Evening
World. was dismissed from the Harris
burg hospital Saturday and was sent
to her home. She sustained frac-
tured ankle and other injuries and
will not be able to walk unaided for
soua time
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
COLONEL TEETER'S BOOM.
Charleston Mail Gives Barbour County
MA, "a Ifff

Charleston Mail Gives Barbour county
man "A Lift.
The Charleston Mail has this to say
in reference to the candidacy of Col
onel Teeter, OF Barbour county, for
the republican nomination for COVER
nor of West Virginia:
The embryonic candidates for the
republican nomination for governor
that are springing up in different sec
lions of the state are enough to make
one dizzy these hot days.
But it is noticed that some of
those now being mentioned have con-
siderable bottom to them. Take. for
instance, Colonel Teeter. of Barbour
county. There is a man who has a
head full of brains and who has de-
voted the best part of his life to the
development of West Virginia. He
is one of the strongest men in the state
in every way, and if he should con :
clude to allow himself to be consider.
ed in connection with the gubernator-
ial nomination, the Republicans would
have a candidate worthy OF entire
confidence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
DEER PARK HOTEL.
At Deer Park, Md, Is One of the Most
Delightful Summer Resorts of
the AIleghenfes,

Swept by mountain breezes, $500
feet above sea level. Absolutely free
from malaria, hay fever and mosaui-
tos. Reached without change of cars
from all principal cities via Baltimore
q Ohio railroad. Every modern con-
venience. Rooms ensuite with private
baths. Electric lights. long distance
telephone, elevator, turkish baths,
swimming pools, golf links. tennis
courts, bowling alleys, magnificent
drives, complete livery service. An
napolis Naval Academy band. Hotel
remodeled with additional convenien-
ees and. renovated throughout. All
cottages have bean taken for the sea-
son. Open from June goth to Septem-
b 30.
For rates and information address
w. E. Burwell. manager. Deer Park,
Garrett county. Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD.
The superb summer Resort ON the Line
ofthe Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad.

The superb Sur Resort ON the Line
ofthe Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad.
This superb summer resort in the
heights of the Alleghenies. $500 #.
above sea level. is an attractive place
for persons desiring to happily COM
bine recreation, rest and intellectual
uplift. 1t was last year visited by %, :
600 persons, representing 26 States of
the Union.
The Chautauqua program. under the
direction of DR.. W. l.. Davidson, is
one of the best which genius can de-
wise or money procure.
Beginning Nav 1st. tickets to this
resort will be placed on sale and con-
tinued through the season, good for re-
turn until October 3lst Special rate
tickets for the Camp Meeting in July
aud the Cautauqua in August. will be
sold.
For particular information about
fares and time of trains, apply to tick
ct agents of the B. & u. Il. r.
Information about attractions at
Mountain Lake Park furnished in re-
ply to inquiries addressed to Mr.. L. A.
Rudisill, Mountain Lake Park. Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
AN ExHAUsTIvE REPORT.

Hon. l. G. White. state geologist,
has issued volume second of the report
OH the coal lands of this state. 1t con-
tains 725 pages, and gives a full des-
cription of the West Virginia Goals,
together with complete analysis of the
several coal seams from every conner
cial mine of the state. The price of
the volume is 81 80 prepaid. Orders
will be taken at the Office of Mr..
White. in Morgantcwn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
HIT BY A TRAIN.

Robert L. Haller. aged 35 years, in
attempting to get out of the way of
the eastbound freight train near Fred
erick Junction, stepped over on an
eastbound track, when he was struck
by the Baltimore and Frederick pas
seuger train. He was placed on the
train and taken to Frederick and a K
en- to the City Hospital, where it S
found he had fractured hip and
very bad confusion on his RIG t
shoulder.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
WILL Be GREAT EVENT.
Everything Points to n Large Crowd
ut Haymakers' Convention.

Everything Points TO Large Crowd
ut Haymakers' Convention.
The committee in charge of the ar
rangements of the Haymakers con-
vention in ChambersburR on Saturday
hear nothing but encouraging news
from the various lofts of the State
and the indications are that the at
tendance will be even larger than had
been expected.
A luncheon will be served the del
egates at noon in Association Hall by
Quindaro Loft and the Ladies of POGO
hontas.
The town buildings will be hand
somely decorated with flags and bunt-
ing for the dav. All business and
private houses in the central part of
town are asked to trim up for tine oc-
casion.
son to look for large crowd there
from the country to see the parade,
which promises to be different from
anything OF the kind ever seen IN
Chamhersburg or Franklin county.
The local lodge of Haymakers will
attend. as will number of the lodges
throughout this state, Virginia and
Pennsylvania. The lodge from here
will leave on the morning train and
expects to take large number of visi-
| tors with them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
NEW REsERvoIR AT MONT ALTO

A reservoir is being constructed at
Mont Alto by the State and Q. v.
railroad. 1t is located near the old
furnace site and will be, when COM
pleted. 3 feet wide, from 10 to IL feet
deep and 100 feet long, 1t will be
used bv the @ V. railroad to supply
water to its engines on the Wavnesboro
branch and by the State to supply
water to the state reservation nur-
sery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
CHARLEsToN's STRIKE.
street Car Men Quit Work and People
Applaud Them.

Tie en- ployes of the Kanawha VAL
ley Traction company of Charleston,
who struck Saturday last for an adj
lence has occurred so far. Only two
cars have been running since the in.
auguration of the strike, the patrons
being few women and children.
Charleston CITY is strongly unionized
and mass meeting was held last
night at which the people Endorsed
the strike
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

All the great nations of the world
are now on gold basis. Still Bryan
is trying to buck them all, but he
finds even the powers at home too
strong for him. 1t seems remarkable
that such great changes can be
wrought in the sentiment of the people
in so few years. 1t has not been long
since there was agitation everywhere
on the financial question. The free
silver craze had struck every section
OF the world to more or less extent
and imminent was the danger but
the United States under the leader
ship of the Republican party had the
courage to resist the attempt to in.
yolve it in bankruptcv. 1t set the ex-
ample and the other nations followed.
This fact is a proud one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

"All things come to those who
wait" West Virginia certainly has
waited long and patiently for respect
able roads that can be used for more
than five out of twelve months during
the year We hope the State won't
have to wait much longer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
BUSINESS CHANGE.

Messrs. Wright and Lewis, who re-
Gently purchased the store on the cor
ner of John and Raleigh streets from
Mr.. Bowen. have sold out. Tho DUR
chaser is Mr.. Elliott Chenowith, q
well known resident of Darksville.
who will take possession at once.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

Senator German is reported to have
gone to Europe to prevent the pre-
mature launching of his presidential
boom. The MARYLAND senator is an as
tute ard willy individual, but he might
just as well have spared himself the
trouble aud expense of his European
trip. Amy boom of which he is the
disturbing end will be either prema.
tnre or too long deferred
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
NINE MORE LICENSES.

On the eleventh day of last month
there had been ten marriage licenses
issued at the Office Of the clerk of the
county court, which is nine more than
has been issued this month so far.
There was one license issued this
month and that was on the first dav.
with no prospects of any more in
the next few DAYS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
Can't Keep n secret,

The splendid work of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills is daily coming to
light. NO such grand remedy for
Liver and Bowel troubles was ever
known before. Thousands bless them
for curing Constipation, Sick Head
ache. Biliousness. Jaundice and Indi-
gestion. Try them. 25c at Shepherd s
Pharmacy.