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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-25
G II. scHrFF.

wan CtftGt.J
was the purchase of a majority of the
stock of the Reading railroad in the
interests of the Baltimore a. Ohio and
Lake Shore railroads. When such
transactions as this are to be carried
out, there is room to save or lose mil-
lions of dollars, and by his wonderful
diplomacy Mr., Schiff saved these mil
lions.
He is perhaps the leading Hebrew of
New York, and there are many monu-
ments to his great generosity, such as
the Montefiore home, the Jewish Theo-
logical seminary, the Semitic muse
um at Harvard university, and the
Nurses settlement on the New York
east side. He is a trustee of the Baron
de Hirsch fund, and has been treas-
urer of Bernard college. Mr.. Schiff
was born in Germany, and spent the
larger part. Of his business career in
Frankfort, until he came TO this coun-
try, over 80 years ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-25
Travelling Safe In England.

Only ~ person was killed on the
railways of Great Britain s7ring the
year 1902. In the closing three mouths
Of the year s45 persons were killed and
1852 injured on railroads in the United
States. Railroad officials in England
are aware that they are responsible
for injuries caused by incompetence
or negligence, hence they insist on due
care on the part Of their employees.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-25
smoke Turned Into Gas.

A novel method Of getting rid OF
black smoke, and, at the same time,
turning it to practical use, is now be-
ing adopted in some Belgian factories.
The smoke is driven by fans into a
porous receptacle yer which flows a
stream Of petroleum or similar liquid;
the smoke is thus caught and turned
into a gas that gives a great heat, and
can be used for running gas engines.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-25

A certain Philadelphia clergyman,
who is very highly esteemed for his
many good qualities, is noted for
preaching sonoriic sermons. His con-
.gregation lately gave him a new pulpit,
a very ornate piece Of furniture, and
it bears this motto: "He giveth his
heloved sleen."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-25
Death Months of

"Death months" are March and April
for adults, and July and August for
children under five years of age, &c
cording to the statistics of the twelfth
census.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-25
Breweries I'm Germany.

More than half Of the breweries in
tn world are in Germany. Altogether
there are about $1,000, Of which Q 5000
are in Germany.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-25

Woman Car Conductors.
In Valparaiso all the conductors on
trolley cars are women
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-25

at Martinsburg, in the State of West Virginia, at the close 81
business, April 9th, 1908.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04
Outlook for DOLLAR Wheat"

Vermont has comparatively little wheat
to sell as a rule. but all classes of our
citizens will be interested to know that
farmers in the wheat regions are combin-
ing to secure top notch prices. and dollar
wheat is among the possibilities discussed.
jf not hoped for. Under these circum-
stances it would naturally he expected
that the production Of wheat in the t'ni-
ted States would be somewhat limited as
compared with the demand. but this is
not the case On the contrary bumper"
wheat crop IS promised.
one of the explanations of the bright
outlook for producers Of this cereal is
that Germany, which was a big buyer of
American wheat last year. will be COM
pcled to increase its purchase of this Ger
cal on this side of the Atlantic the com
ing fall owing to the fact that her acre
age and crop conditions are not up to the
average, and it is to the wheat field of
the United states alone that Germany can
look for the balance necessary to make
up this deficiency. Under these oircum-
stances tho German Reichstag is hardly
likely to enact legislation shutting out
American wheat from the markets of
Germany, and there is no defect which
will afford a pretcxt to the agrarians of
Germany for seeking to discriminate
against this American cereal.
A large wheat crop and an active for
cgn demand will mean good trade, par
ticularly in the West, and large and prof
table traffic for our transcontinental rail-
roads that traverse the wheat belts. a
combination on the part Of wheat grow
ors for the purpose of forcing up prices
to an abnormal degree might interfere
with this alluring prospect; but there are
always producers who are determined to
close out their holdings and let the rest
Of the growers look out for themselves,
so that it will always be a difficult matter
for producers to establish a corner in
wheat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04
Two Live War Governors.

The New York Commercial, which made
reference two weeks ago TO tho passing
Of the last Of the war governors with
the death of oX-Gov. Ramsay of Mime
sofa" was somewhat astonished few
days since to SEQ in Providence news
paper an account of tho one hundred and
second anniversary of the Providence
Marine corps at which an address was de-
livered by eX-Gov. Sprague. one of the
war governors of Little Rhody. Concern
ing the appearance on this occasion of
cx-Cov. sprague, who is scventy-four
years of age, the Commercial comments
as follows:
He said in part; "Of course this hall
Is very familiar to me. 1t is very difficult
for one who is out of the world To- appear
before you and say aught that will be
Of interest. You may remember how dan
2crous it was for anyone to say any
thing in 81 about the Institution Of slav-
cry"
Tho ex-governor then went on to deal
with the war period in thoughtful and
reminiscent manner concluding by a
prophecy of future greatness and prog
r'ss for this continent. lie said in con-
ciusion.
n
| told President Lincoln. No credit to
mo. I had simply an inherited property
and propensity, which it was not neces-
sary to touch, and the work was accom-.
plishod."
rs the old gentleman was governor Of
Rhode Island from 1850 to 1863 inclusive.
n Providence reader Of The Commercial
has been moved to remark: "Herc's one
war governor still very much alive"
,
can also add to its list Of war governors
still very much alive" the name of Yer
mont's venerable and venerated war GOV
crnor the Hon. Frederick Holbrook Of
Rrattleboro, In response to Gov NJ
CullOueh's recent letter of congratulation
on the completion of his ninetioth year.
eX-Gov. Holbrook showed that accordinl,
to the statement of President Lincoln
himself it appeared that the call for SO 70
90 three years men and 10000 ninc months
men recognized as one Of the means of
bringing the Civil War to speedy close.
| had its origin in letters written from
Vermont. President Lincoln said to Sec
rotary Stanton and Provost Marshal
| Simeon Draper: IT have here n letter
from Gov Holbrook that solves all our
difficulties respecting a call for large
additional force. Buried six months of
the year in the SHOWS of Vermont win
ter, l would give more for his judgn ont
and opinion than that of all these poll
ticians that surround us in Washington"
Under the circumstances Vermont is OK
cusable in being proud of its grand old
man, ex-GoV Ilolbrook. who in spite of
his advanced age is a war governor
still very much alive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04

any moro than will oil and water. The
rejection of the silver plank of the popo-
cratic aggregation would mean the donin-
alton of the gold men in the organization,
and when the silverites are once retired
the places that knew them once will know
them no more forever. They will be
speedily gathered into oblivion, leaving
the sound money men complete masters OF
the situation.
At the same time 1t is by no means to
be inferred that the Nebraska statesman
has been cured of his attack of silverism
and that he will march under the standard
of his late enemies to the strains OF the
golden trumpet On the contrary he says
distinctly that the need of the silver
standard in the United states Is as eviden,
now as it ever was. and he apparently
takes the position that the people, being
hopelessly welded to their golden idols
must be left to work out their own none
tary destruction.
In the meantime the fact remains tina,
Bryan is irreconcilably opposed to Gro
yer Cleveland. and in order to secure the
cooperation of the Bryanites as a whole
1t will be necessary for the reorganized
or the rcsuscitated democracy to choose
some third man as its standard bearer ii
the presidential contest of 1901
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04
The MayOralty.

Both retiring Mayor Hawley and In
coming Mayor Burke are to be con-
graduated on the admirable spirit they
have shown during the legal contest over
the mayoralty Whatever friction may
have occurred between the friends of the
two men, they have had n full under
standing ever since the night of the
mayoralty election, and they have allowed
nothing to mar their friendly relations.
AR, Hawley informed Mayor Burke tina t
70 far as he himself was personally con-
Cerned, he would prefer to surrender the
Office Of mayor at once. Under the Cir
Culnstances it was undoubtedly better to
have the matter decided 10y the court
so that there should be no question con-
corning the legality of any act of the
city's executive.
The question has now been iudicially
determined by the Supreme Court Of Yer
mont, and all citizens viii acuulcsce in the
verdict Of that tribunal. Mayor Burke
has expressed his determination to give
the city the best administration within
his power, and he is entitled to the sup
port Of all citizens without regard to
political affiliations and to hearty cooper
alton for the purpose of bringing about
that contamination,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04
The Old "Constitution House.

On the second of July, 1777, the CON
vcntion which adopted the first constitu-
ton Of Vermont met in the meeting
house" in Windsor. The old house, now
known as the old CONSTITUTION House"
is stul eXtant. ana we are glad to learn
that tie Rural Improvement society of
Windsor has undertaken to raise n fund
to procure ana place upon the old build
inG a bronze tablet, which shall suitably
commemorate the important events which
took place within its walls. The society
invites contributions to this fund from
public spirited Nermonters throughout
the State; and as it is a matter of more
than local interest there must be many
who viii approve the object and be
willing to assist in carrying it into effect
by gifts Of money, which need not be
large Any sums contributed for this
purpose, if sent to Miss L. S Richardson,
treasurer Of the Windsor society, or to
G. G. Benedict president Of the Vermont
Hist orical society, Burlington. Vt, will
be faithfully applied for the purpose in
view
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04
Rates of Taxation.

Those residents of Burlington who
are inclined to regard $50 cents on a
dollar of the grand list or Sl5 on
$1,000 Of taxable property, as high
rate of taxation, may be consoled when
they learn that the rate just levied by
the aldermen of Barre is 29s cents on
every dollar of the grand list or $3.50
ON every $1,000 of taxable property. 1t
should be said in justice to Barre that
this total includes a special school tax
Of 20 cents, a special fire tax of 10 cents
and special highway tax Of 80 cents
on "A dollar of the grand list, but a tax
under whatever special name it may be
levied is not less bitter for the aver
age taxpayer. The people Of Barre
are to be congratulated on the
public spirit shown in connection with
the voting of a generous appropriation
for the purpose of improving the high
ways; for Burlington has learned
through experience that it pays to in
vest money in such improvements
Whether it is wiser to issue long
time bonds and provide for their pay
ment gradually through sinking
fund, thus avoiding any material in
crease in the rate OF present taxation,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04
GEORGE ". OUTCALT
How He Extricated Himself From
A Serious Difficulty.

How George W. Outcalt, q well-known
merchant of Wellston, Oklahoma, re-.
Gently succeeded in extricating himself
from serious difficulty is one of the in
teresting stories now going the rounds
of the papers.
II had been working very hard" he
says in telling the story. "For long
time had given almost every moment
of my attention TO my business and did
not notice what effect this was having
on me. But, finally, saw that my
health was giving way-I was getting
thin, was always tired and easily out of
breath; my blood was poor, my stomach
bad. Every now and then would be
dizzy and any little exertion would ex-
haust me completely. In short, was
all rundown.
"Then one day saw an advertisement
which led me to try DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. They acted like
magic. felt better in few days. My
flesh came back till regained my nor
NAL weight. my appetite returned and
my general health is now better than it
had been for many years. Ihave recon-
mended DR.. Williams Pink Pills to
many of my friends and am glad of this
opportunity to tell what the remedy has
done for mo-"
What DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People did for Mr.. Outcault they
will do for others similarly afflicted.
They are different from ordinary med
icine because they act directly on the
blood and nerves. They have cured
stubborn cases of locomotor ataxa, par
tial paralysis, st. Vitus dance, sciatica,
neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous head
ache, the after-eifccts of the grip, palpi-
tation of the heart, pale and sallow COM
plexions and all forms OF weakness either
in male or female. If you are sick and
your doctor cannot cure you, write Us
and we will tell you honestly and frank
lv whether Dr. Williams Pink Pills are
suited for YOUR case. We will not recon.
mend the pills in cases which we do not
believe they will cure.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all dealers, or will be sent
postpaid on receipt of price, fifty cents a
box. or six boxes for two dollars and
fifty cents (they are never sold in bulk
or by the hundred) by addressing DR..
Williams Medicine Company, Science.
tady, N. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04
The Montpelier and Rutland Railroad
Project.

We have quoted the opinions of differ
cnt contemporaries with reference to the
project to construct a line of railway be
hand and Rutland on the other The fact
is generally recognized that the under
taking has come to n practical standstill,
and attention just at present is being de-
voted TO probable explanations OF the
halt which is now being experienced by
the friends Of the proposition.
one authority says that the difficulty has
resulted from n conflict of opinion with
reference to the character of railway to
be constructed. 1T appears that Mont
peler and Barre are in favor OF a steam
railway. while Rutland is inclined to
favor an electric road. The granite inter
| csts of WASHINGTON county are naturally
moved to call for the construction of a
steam railway which will give them n d.
them to connect at Rutland with lines
running directly west in which direction
| no small part of their puroducts are
| shipped. There is no Disgusting the fact
| that steam railroad running from south
| western Vermont to the State capital
would be hailed as an influence that would
settle forever all talk about the possibility
of moving the state house-a subject
which finds biennial outlet on tho part
of those who wish to use some lever to
break hotel rates during the legislative
session.
1t viii be found in this instance, as has
been discovered in connection with other
railway projects that mere sentiment
plays a remarkably small part in the con-
struction of railroads, Sentiment has
been able TO shift the route of railroads
in some instances where its posscssors
ware at the head OF railroad projects, but
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04
Great Cotton Mills Containing 500
Workmen Raced by the Storm.
PROBABLY 100 DEAD.
Roofs Torn from Hotels and Other
Large buildings in Gainesville, Gn.
Eighteen People Killed In Four
Large Storcs-Two Upper Stories
of the Cotton Mil Destroyed.

Gainesville. Ga, June IA cyclone Of
terrific force struck this city shortly be-
fore noon to-day. Probably 10 persons
were killed and the circlinE wind tore
the roofs from the hotels and other large
buildings and destroyed the Gainesville
cotton mills. The greatest loss of life is
reported in tho destruction of tho cot
ton mills, where about eighty persons
are thought to have lost their lives while
scores of Others are injured.
Eighteen persons were killed between
the center of the town and the railroad
station. where four large stores were
blown down.
There were five hundred persons at
work in the cotton mill when the cyclone
struck. 1t was a three story building.
The second and third floors were COM
pletely demolished and the employees
were caught under the wreckagc and
ma ngled.
1t is estimated that there are at least
sevonty-'ive bodies under the wreckage
of the third floor and it Is not known
how many persons on the second floor of
the building We're killed.
Tho roof of the electric car barn was
lifted and the building badly damaged.
! The railroad depot suffered also.
Tho southern depot was blown down.
Tho Gainesville iron works were de-
molishod and several people persisted in
! thu wreck.
The Gainesville cotton oil mills vnro
/ blown down.
The old Piedmont Hotel now used as a
/ school and APARTMENT house. was RACED
and haif a dozen or more peoplo were
| killed in it.
The Richmond Hotel was wrecked and
! seNcru persisted along With it.
one hundred and TWENTY-FIVE cottages. a
school house and a church were blown
away in the negro sec ton of the town.
| Five brick stores on the main street
were swept away. In all two hundred
! buildings we're demolished
The ryclnc went from Gainesville to
! New Holland, and it is believed many
people were killed there.
Neither the ARLINGTON or Brcnau col
leec5 was in the track of tho tornado and
| they are therefore safe with their oc.u-
pants
| The tornado first hit the town below
the Southern railway depot. Before any
one realized what was haDpening il had
ripped down brick buildings frame houses
churches school buildings as if the were
Istructurcs of paper. one of the first
large buildings ia fall was The Gaines
vile cotton mills.
4 fire started in this nile Of wreclla ge
and tho fire. department vas unable IA
GOT 70 II hecauee of tho obstructions in
he stroo,
Ae soon nc tho sto,,o had rozad tho
huudirgs those u,b, uoro mot disahIed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04

railroad lines as whole are almost in
variably constructed az purely business
projects. Capital docs not knowingly 20
into a railroad undertaking for the sake
Of being buried. although much capital
has unconsciously found irterment in
moribund railroad companies.
The great question in connection with
the project of railroad between Wash
ington oountys granite centres and Rut-
land is. can it be made to pay. and on tho
answer to this question will depend al
most entirely the success or failure Of the
undert; king. The Wabash railroad was
guaranteed an enormous amount of bust
would extend its line to Pittsburg. and tho
extension was made in spite Of the deter
mined opposition Of tho Pennsylvania rail-
road interests. which las found express
sion in the ousting of the Gould tcle-
graph lines from the Pennsylvania right
of way and the destroying of the Western
Union company's property, The Wabash
is certain of enough business to Justify
all this risk and expenditure incidental
to its extension to Pittsburg. If the Della
ware & Hudson company or the Mont
pelior and Wells River railroad, for OK
ample, can be assured a sufficient amount
Of business to pay simply fair return
or the cost Of construction and operation
OF steam raill Dad between Montpelier
and Rutland, the promoters of the line
will not need to worry further. Whether
or not such n line can be made to pay IS
the first question to be settled
If the cost will be 10000 as stated
and the granite business outward from
Washington county. and the coal traffic
which would move north from Rutland
over such a line. will combined not
be sufficient with other business to n
| ford a fair return TO capitalists, then tho
question is whether OF not an electric
road could be made to pay, and in this
connection the electric interests at Rut
land would almost necessarily he lookot
to for an answer, since they are in 2
position to make such a project pay, il
it is at all feasible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04

or to raise direct tax for such work,
is question the settlement of which
must depend upon the locality con-
cerned. We believe the people of Bur
lington are generally satisfied with the
results of their course in issuing bonds
for the construction of permanent
highways. though of course, 1T will not
be possible under the law, nor oven
desirable from sound business point
of view to go on increasing ones
bonded indebtedness forever
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04

1t is one Of the apparent Inconsistencies
of nature that while the Eastern States
are suffering from the effects of a pro-
tracted drought, portions of the West
should be experiencing all the horrors
of raging floods combined with terrible
holocausts. The awful loss of life and
the widespread destruction of property
resulting from the unusual rise of the
Kansas river, will serve to impress resi-
dents of this part of the country with
the fact that, while we have been inclined
to lament the lossas and the inconvcu-
fences resulting from the protractcd dry
weather, our experience is still happy as
compared with the Affections Of the un-
fortunate people of the Kansas valley
In the meantime the sympathy of the
whole country will go out to sufferers by
the floods, and so far as human hands,
moved by human hearts. can help 10
remedy the losses sympathetic aid and the
most substantial succor will DO speedily
Forthcoming.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-04
ELECTIONS IN COMPANY A.

Company \ of Rutland held a special
election at the armory Friday night to nj
the vacancy caused by tho resignation
of Capt II. II Stichney. First Lieut..
Bert s Hyand was chosen captain. Soc
ond Lieut.. \. j. Hayes was made first
Lieutenant and Charles II. Harrison, for
merry second lieutenant and adiutant Of
the End battalion, was elected second
lieutenant Of the company. Tho meet
ing was called to order at about $50
o clock by Major II. +. Dyer. All the
elections were unanimous. The only posi-
ton for which there had been any con
test was that Of second lieutenant and
before the meeting all the other candi-
dates withdrew in favor Of Mr., Harrison.