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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
EASTER IN THE CHURCHES
BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL PROGRAMS
and WEALTH or DEcoRATIos.
Was Dfsagrceabie But Atfen-
dance AT Various Services Very
Large-Notes of the Day.

Easter in Martinsburg dawned with
a lowering sky and a drilling rain
that threatened asdisagreeanle day and
a bad effort upon the attendance at the
services ia the churches. About the
middle Of the forenoon, however, the
sky cleared a trifie, and the people be-
gan to make their appearance on their
way to church. The attendance at
the early morning services was kent
down by the rain, but there was a
goodly congregation at each. The
services at 10 and ii O'Clock all at
tracted very large congregations. The
weather in the afternoon and toward
evening was all that could he desired,
and tie afternoon services brought out
great numbers OF the people. In the
evening a downpour made things dis
agreeable for many who had taken adj
van sage of the fine weather TO attend
the last services of the day, and it was
some time before hundreds could reach
the shelter of their homes without
spelling their pretty Easter costumes.
The services in the churches we're
characterized bv splendid music, n
wealth of floral decorations and SER
mons which dealt with the resurrec-
ton.
The services in the Episcopal church
were largely attended, and the music
was exceptionally fine. In >the Lu-
taeran church, q large congregation
was present at each service, and an es-
pecially prepared progam of music
was rendered in the afternoon.
At Christ Reformed church, beauti-
ful Easter music greeted the worship
pers. The infant scholars each re-
ceived q basket containing an Easter
egg after the close of the evening
service.
In the Catholic church the music was
magnificent. Thompson's o%rchserta
assisted. The decorations of the high
alter were superb, and the addition of
many candles enhanced the beauty of
the scene. At Trinity NJ. E. church,
South, a special musical program was
sung, as was also the case at ii 9
First Baptist and United Brethren
churches. All the churches had some
special features.
Many visitors were in town, and "a
number of our people spent the day
with friends in neighboring cities.
In the afternoon the streets were
thronged with promenaders, and many
pretty Easter costumes added a touch
of color to the scene.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
RAILROAD TIES IN DEMAND.
Profitable Industry Being Developed I'm
This,Sectton ofthe state.

The double tracking of the Cumber-
land Valley railroad north Of Mathis
burg has created a demand for ties
which is being taken advantage of bv
the owners of timber land in this and
adjoining counties, and which is prov
ing a source of considerable profit to
them. 1t is estimted that 100. 900 ties
will be required to finish the work
now under wav on the Cumberland
Valley, and as they are worth from 40
to SO cents apiece. according to grade,
the cost will be in the neighborhood
of $50, 00n. The timber from which
ties are cut is becoming very scarce in
the regions which formerly supplied
the demand. and the railroads are
reaching out and causing the develop
ment of new fields. The price is on
the increase, and spectators are TAX
ing advantage OF this to buy up extern
sive tracts of timber land in the Little
Kanawha region, which, it is believed
will supply the demand for a while.
Millions of ties will be used this year
by the various roads and railroad men
say it will be but a few years when
the entire supply will be exhausted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
COL. TOM AND C. F. TETER
Have Some "Reminiscences I'm "a Hotel
Lobby In Washington.

Tom B. Davis, of Kevser. w. Va,
millionaire. lover of fine horses. and
old-fashioned Democrat, stood in the
lobby of the Raleigh joking with his
political enemy and personal friend,
Charles f. Teter, of Philippi, one of
the rich and popular coal barons of
the Mountain State.
Col. Davis is brother to ex-senator
Henry G.. Davis and first cousin to
Senetor German. He is a native of
Howard county. Nd.
In association with his brother and
Senator Elkins he has made money
galore in railroad building and in
land deals In conversation Col. Davis
said: II never had auv desire to hold
office in my life bat a year or two ago
had a Congressional nomination forced
upon me. | got beat of course. largely
through the sleek work of my esteemed
friend. Teter."
"Well. colonel. you were too good
a man to be spoiled by being elected
to CONGRESS-, " quoth Teter, West Vir-
ginia needs men of your caliber to aid
in the miehty work of developing its
natural resources and we couldn't af-
ford to spare YOU. That is the reason
I worked for your defeat"
"That SOUNDS very nice, but mex
veal when the Republicans nominate
Won for governor, I'll even up old
scores" retorted the colonel. l have
it in for you, any way, because Of one
real mean trick YOU and your fol.
lowers played on me when you charged
that / had NICE supported a Republi,
can candidate. That was a handsome
return TO make n man for doing YOU q
favor, wasn't it? Then both laughed
over the "Reminiscences, and the talk
changed to the bad luck the colonel
had experienced at the races though
the sickness of the horses he had ex.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
CARNIVAL OF MUSIC
THE CITY BAND WILL ENTERTAIN
PEOPLE WITH UNUSUAL PROGRAM.
WIN Hold a Bazaar Including Features
Out of the Ordinary-Dancing and
Music TO he Prominent.

The City Band. of this place, con
templates holding a carnival of music
and bazaar in Feller's hall, beginning
on April % and continuing until the
evening Of May, % which will include
features of unusual interest. In ad1i-
ton to the great number Of attractive
features to be found in the bazaar, the
Band will introduce the novelty of
stage attractions each night, with a
change of program for each perfor-
nance. This will be an innovation,
and will no doubt attract many vIsi-
tors. The ATTRACTIONS will all be high
class.
The musical features will be out of
the ordinary. and a decided improve
ment ave- this part of previous fairs.
The officers will invite out-of-t town or
CARNATIONS to participate in the car
nlval, and it is expected to have sew
eral bands from neighboring cities in
attendance. While 20 band contest
will be held, it is anticipated that
the friendly rivalry of the visiting
organizations will stimulate them to
der their choicest music. A splen-
orchestra of ten pieces will fur
h music for dancing each night
IN 8 80 to IL O'Clock.
he members of the City Band are
ng their utmost efforts to make this
ht a success, both socially and fl
cially. The financial condition of
organization is such as to cause
q doubt concerning it's future un-
its friends respond literally in
emergency. As the band has con-
luted much in the past TO the pleas
(of our music loving people, it is
identity expected that the present
S can be safely passed with tn
of the people, and the organiza-
put.on a more satisfactory inan
footing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
SOFT COR>L-.

Like the running brook, the
red blood that flows through
the veins has to come from
somewhere.
The springs of red blood are
ound in the soft core of the
bones called the marrow and
ONE say red blood also comes
rom the spleen. Healthy bone
narrow and healthy spleen
ire full of fat.
SCOTS Emulsion makes new
blood by feeding the bone
marrow and the spleen with
the richest of all fats, the pure
cod liver oil.
For pale school girls and
invalids and for all whose
blood is thin and pale, Scott
Emulsion is a pleasant and rich
blood food. 1t not only feeds
the blood-making organs bit
gives them strength to &c
their proper work.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists,
AsS4i5 Pearl Street New York
SOC, aud $Iso all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
LlGAMENTS IN LEG TORN.
A. a Result of Striking HIS Knee on
Pavement.

Pavement.
Worthington Schill, the eight year
old son of Mr.. William Schill, met
with a very painful accident while
walking in front of Mr.. Harry Ham
mond's place of business next to the
Central Opera House Friday even
ing. He struck his toe against a pro.
jecting brick and fell to the pavement.
striking his right knee a sever blow.
Being unable to walk he was taken TO
his home in a cab. He complained so
of the pain that medical aid was sum-
moned DR.. G.. b Hedges responded
and made an examination. From the
examination it was found that the
ligiments, which ross the knee, were
torn lose. The injury causes great
pain and Worthington also complains
of his leg below the knee being stiff
and very sore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
EASTER FLOWER SALE.
All of the Florists Are Highly EIated
Over Such au Extensive Sale.

1t is a safe assertion to make that
the florists would have that feeling of
entire satisfaction if Easter came more
than once a year, but there ara some
who are glad to know that it is only
an annual occurrence.
The sale of flowers was larger last
week than in any week preceding Eas-
ter in many wears. All of the florists
here had phenomenal sales and IN some
cases it was impossible to supply til Q
great and unexpected demands. There
was at least an increase of 80 per cent
in the sales this year and the florists
are highly elated over their success.
In former years those who purchased
flowers, especially roses, ordered those
of the lowest price but this year those
ordered were of the best none of -
cheap ones being sold. BY Saturd
evening all of the flowers on hand he
had been purchased and even then 4
ders were received, but it was too
to have them sent here for Sund|
morning. All of the flowers VI
shipped here from PHILADELPHIA. Wa
ington, Chambersburg aud Hagerstd
hot houses.
AS near as can be estimated I'll
were $50 dozen roses, consisting
Brides Golden Gate. LaFrance, y
erty and American Beauties. sold
for Easter. At least 5000 ~carnati
and about the same amount of OF
flowers consisting of v%iolets. tut
Easter lilies and hyacinths. III
were a number of potted plants,
chief being Easter lilies, sold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
THE wORATOR|CAL CONTEST
Normal Schools Of the State Battle
For Honors.
FIRST PRIZE TO HUNTINGTON
La.ge Audience Greeis the Contestants and
AppIauds a Splendid Program
The Visitors.

The annual oratorical contest of the
State Normal Schools of West virginia
was held in the Central Opera House,
in this city Saturday night. before an
audience that packed the hall to the
doors. Inter sst in the contest this
year has been unusually great, and tie
candidates for honors were accompa-
MED TO this CITY by many members of
the different faculties and large num-.
bers Of students. There are six Nor
NAL Schools in West Virginia located
at Huntington. Shepherdstown, Fair
mont, West Liberty, Chenille and Ath-
ems The West Liberty candidats,
Miss Vida Hammond was prevented
from attending by the death OF her
brother and the candidate from Glen
Vile was reported i'll. Tie other
schools were represented as follows !:
Shepherdstown, Mr.. j. w. Link !;
Huntington, Mr.. @. w. Lively; Fair
mont, Miss Villa f. Hickman; Ath-
ems, Mr.. Charles B. Hedrick.
The contest began at s 0 clock. Hon.
S. w. Walker, Rev G. ID. Harris and
Prof. j. w. Tinslev, all of this place.
were chosen judges. The of
tue evening was
Song, (a) Necklace of Love-" (b)
-Four Leaf Glover" Miss Mary Hart
zell, Shepherdstown; GRAFTON, "The
Old World and the New" Charles b.
Hedrick. Athens Normal School ora
ton american Iconoclasm'' Miss
Villa i. Hickman, Fairmont Normal
School song (a) 1.-THE Anathema''
(b) 1.-The Dying Rose" Miss A. S.
Wingate, Shepherdstown; grafton,
Fraternity" J.. w. Link. Shepherds
town Normal School; grafton, 1.-THE
Last of the Cavaliers, @. w. Lively,
Huntington Normal School song, 81
Wonder II She's Waiting" Nj. w. G.
Stewart, Martinsburg: song, LA
Serenate," Miss Lutte Allstadt, of
Harper's Ferry.
After the orations. the judges con-
ferred among themselves and awarded
tn first prize, $50 i'll gold, to Mr. G.
W. Lively, of the Huntington Normal
School, and the second prize to Miss
Villa f. Hickman, of Fairmont, Hon.
S. w. Walker presented the prizes.
The large audience present thorough
ly enioved the program, and gave
each number a hearty round of ap-
plause.
Among the prominent educators
present were noted the following: Mr..
W.. L. MCGOWAN, principal of the
West Liberty Normal School and wife:
Prof. Waitman Barbe. of the West
| Virginia University at Morgantown /;
T. @. Miller, State SUPERINTENDENT
of free schools M. Q. Tough, princi-
pal of the Fairmont Normal School,
and Messrs. j.. d. Muldoon, f. +.
Goodwin, j. b. ,Triulett, j. G. Kunit-
ii, j. @. Slower, Misses Anna b.
Woolery, Mary E. McConn, Elizabeth
~Stalnaker, A. S. Wingate, members of
the faculty of the Shepherdstown Nor
NAL School.
Mr.. A. J. Wilkinson, through whose
generosity these annual contests were
established and are maintained, was
also present, and watched the proceed
ings with the keenest interest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
LEFT For plTrs.uRG.

Messrs. James Markle and Flamm
Staub. of this city, left Monday on B.
g. o. train No. 5 for Pittsburg, Pa.
whore they haye secured employment.
Thew will make Pittshurg their future
home while employed there. They
have a large number of friends here
who will be sorry to learn of their de-
parture.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
Total enumeration Of the district 2345
Increase over last year Of 81.
Tho rar,oyt uo roca,vad

Total enumeration of the district 2345
Increase over last year Of 81.
The report was received.
A number of bills against the board
were read and being correct were or
dered paid.
An application was received from
Miss. Katie Million, OF West King
street applying for a position as teach
er if there was any vacancies. Her
name was received and placed on the
substitute list.
A communication was received from
Mr.. D. S. Griffith, of Gerardstown
asking for a rebate from the tuition
paid for his daughtcr. A motion was
made that MI. Griffith be notified that
he would have to make an applica-
tion to the board for the time his
daughter was absent on account of nm
avoidable circumstances.
The condition of the fence at the
High School, which has fallen down
on account of some mi having re-
moved the dirt at the base, was report
ed. Commissioner Paulding was ap-
pointed a committee of one to bring
the matter before the City Council.
There being no further business the
Board then adjourned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
%ENUNERATOpS REPORT
REcEIvED AT THE HEGuLAR MEET
rsG OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.
Increase II 81 over the Number
enumerated Last year-0ther


The Board If Commissioners Of Pub-
lie Schools of this city met in regular
session last night in their Offices in the
Second Ward school building, with
Commissioners L. Dew. Gerhart, j
T. Paulding and Robert SeiDert pres
ent. The president was absent on ac-
count Of sickness, aad the chair was
filed by Commissioner Paulding. The
minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved. and the business
Of the evening WIS then taken up.
The report of the enumerators of the
schools OF this city was read and was
as follows:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-18
6year. toI6

Tolal No. white children 8 g g yrs 73S boys g grls
+" " 10 to I'll " $40 " 4ro
Total No. of males. both colors 1901
females 1144
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
IT SEEMS THE CASE
IS NEAR A FINISH,
Judgment of Supreme Court
Discussed.
NO FURTHER FIGHT is EXPECTED
When Remittitur Is Received Its Entry
on the Docket Would Close the
Contest Between the contendine
Police Boards.

The Times Recorder yesterday, con-
tanning the supreme court decision IN
the police commission contest, togeth
er with complete story of the long
drawn controversy, was eagerly read
by hundreds of citizens and this seem
ing end of the litigation was very gen.
orally discussed upon the street.
And the wish is generally expressed
that the case is finally settled, and
that peace and harmony in police cir
cles will prevail instead of the friction
SO long existing here.
This decision of the highest court,
they think, should be final.
The gentlemen comprising the old
police board have taken no action in
the premises SO far as known, al the
status quo will be maintained until the
remititur of the supreme count is re-
c9ived ten days hence. Such entry
upon the docket here by Judge Little.
john would bring the contest to
finish.
1t is known that several members O.
the old board merely wished thei-
legal or official status determined by
the supreme court, ere they expressed
willingness to quit Office,
This recent decision may be amply
sufficient in the premises.
Contrary to popular belief, Their
can be no change in the personnel of tn
police force, in the opinion of Mayo
Hawkins and others, for one year. tn
police officers now serving were electet
for term of two years from April LIST
1902. and this term of Office will not ex
pire for a year yet or until April LIST
1904.
Other eminent legal authority as
serts that the new board, when install
led, can elect whomsoever they pleas
as members of the police force.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
A NEGRO IS KILLED
BY FLASH OF FIRE.
Sam Scott is a Victim OF
Lightning.
WHILE OTHERS WE'RE INJURED
Messrs Cannon and Negro Take Re-
fuee From Storm Under a Tree
Scott is Killed and Young Men Badly
Shocked.

One man instantly killed and two
others injured by the electric bolt, was
the story reaching Americas yester
day of the storm east of the city the
afternoon before. Out on the o. j.
Cannon place two sons of Mr.. Cannon,
together with negro youth, Sam Scott,
took refuge from the storm beneath q
pine tree. Hardly had they sought Its
protecting branches ere bolt of light
ring struck the tree, shivering it to
splinters and prostrating the three
men. Scott was killed instantly, the
electric fluid burning his body and
severlng the big toe of one foot COM
pleteIy. One of the Messrs Cannon
was also burned by the bolt, though
his injuries are not very serious. 1t
was indeed a miraculous escape for
both brothers, as the negro boy killed
was standing within few feet of them
when the bolt struck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
Special Bargains in Wash
Goods.

You'll admit that they are bar
gains when you see them. Every
piece is fresh from the looms, and
qualities and styles are both right.
10 pieces fine embroidered pine
apple beautiful coloring linen eff
fects and black and white, special
at 25c,
10 peices fancy dotted swiss small
neat figures and stripes, also black
and white, worth 25c, special at 15c.
Is pieces fine linen Batiste with
Partisan stripes 80 inch wide,worth
15c, special this week at loo.
Silk Mausseline Tissue in light
colors, worth 35c, special at 25c.
SO inch light colored Percale, in
stripes, figures, and small dots
beautiful quality, soft finish worth
1870 at 1Oc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
Some Specials in Silks.


There's little to wonder at why
Silk selling is so active. Never
were Silks so economically priced.
If you choose now you get a pick
of the best.
10 incn colored Taffeta Silks in
all the new shade, worth Csc, spe-
cial at SOC.
Only a few pieces of those i'm
ported wash silks left, they are of
excellent quality and durability,
for ladies waists and children S
dresses, regular price 65c, specially
priced at 35c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
Due Notice Is Served.

Due notice is hereby served on the
public generally that DeWiTt's Witch
Haz9l Salve is the only salve on the
market that is made from the pure,
unadulterated witch hazel. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve has cured thousands
of cases of piles that would not yield to
any other treatment, and this fact has
brought out many worthless counter
feits. Those persons who get the genu-
inc DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve are
never disappointed, because it cures.
". A, Rambelt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
A Great Sensation.

There was a big sensation in Lees
vile, lad. when W. III. Brown of that
place, who was expected to die. had his
life saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. He writes: 81 en-
dured insufferable sgonies from Asth-
ma but your New Discovery gave me
Immediate relief and soon thereafter eff
fected complete cure. Similar Cures
of G assumption, Pneumonia, Bronchit-
is and Grip are numerous. It's the
peerless remedy for all throat and lung
troubles. Price SOC, and $1.00. Guar
anteed by the Eldridge Stores. Trial
bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
Special in Black Goods.

High water mark now in the
dress goods section. Range OF
styles, range of prices most com
plete.
40 inch black all wool Etamine
beautiful quality worth 75c, special
at soc,
50 inch fancy black Granite
cloth light weight suitable for a
nice skirt or suit worth 65c, special
at SOC.
. 46 inch all wool black Etamine,
regular price $1,OO, special at Soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
A Sweet Breath

Is never falling sign of a healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad the
stomach is out of order. There is no
remedy in the world equal to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders.
Mrs. Mary S. Crick, of White Plains,
KY, writes: 81 have been a dyspeptic
for years-tried all kinds of remedies
but continued to grow worse. By the
use of Kodol I began to improve at
once, and after fading few bottles am
fully restored in weight, health and
strength and can eat whatever / like.
Kodol digests what you eat and makes
the stomach sweet. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
Nothing Like Experience

"Oae truth learned by actual expert
enco does more good than ten expert
enoes Que hears about" Tell man thai
Cham berlain's G bic, Cholera and Diar
hOea Remedy Will cure cholera morbus,
and he will most likely forget it before
the end of the day. Let him have q
severe attack of that disease, feel that
be is about TO die, use this remedy, a 90
learn from his own experience how
quickly 1T gives relief, aud he will re.
member it all his life. For sale by al
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
Special Items Of Underwear

These items are all suited to the
new season. Just read them over,
perhaps they are of immediate in
terest to you.
Ladies fine swiss ribbed vests,
low neck sleeveless silk tapped,
worth zoe at 123c.
Ladies fine swiss ribbed drawers,
umbrella shape, all sizes at 25c.
Children's fine gauze shirts and
drawers, all sizes special at 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
The New White Goods.

1t pays to buy white goods early,
lines are unbroken. They're fresh
clean and crisp. Well tempt you
as follows:
46 inch pure white Persian Lawn
fine quality, regular price 4Oc,
special at 25c.
46 inch white French Lawn a
beautiful wash goods for dresses
worth Soc, SOC, and 75c, special
at 25c. Soc, SOC, yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-10
VETERANS TO MEET TOMORROW
To Decide On Route to Be Taken &c
Reunion.

The eight delegates who will repre-
sent C4mp Sumter at the New Orleans
reunion, as we'll as others from Ameri-
Gus VINO propose going with the veter-
ans, are requested to meet at city hall
tomorrow morning at 1920 o'clock for
the purpose of selecting the "oficial
route" Both the roads here offer the
same rate and the line selected will be
largely matter of personal preference.
On Saturday April 18th. upon order of
Commander I'll. T. Davenport. the
camp will meet to arronge for it's part
IN the Memorial Day programme,
April Goth.