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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
MEDICAL MEN MEET.
OMeers Elected at Cumberland by Tri-
state Association.


state Association.
The annual meeting of the Tristate
Medical Association of Western Mary
hand. West Virginia and Western Penn
sylvania was held in the council cham
Der, City Hall building. at Cumberland
Thursday. Officers were elected as
follows:
President-Dr. NJ. +. Wright, Bur-
hngton, VIVA.
Vice. presidents-Dr. j. o. Bullock,
Homecoming, DR.. A, B. White, Con.
nellsville, Pa. DR.. J. X. Wilson,
Romney, w Va.
Secretary-Dr. Percival Lantz, Alas.
ka, w. Va.
Corresponding secretary-Dr. f. W.
Fochtman, Cumberland.
Treasure-Dr. II. w. Hodgson. Cum,
berland.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
PROSPECTS ARE COOP.
Tascarora OiI Company Expects to Get
OIL at Cum berland.

T. A. Brown, of the Tuscarora Oil
COMPANY, arrived in Hacerstown
from Cumberland where he has been
looking after the interest of the COM
pany and experimenting the building
of the derricks that are being built
on their land near Cumberland where
they will bore for oil. Mr.. Brown
says that the prospects for strike are
the best and that there is no reason
why oil cannot be gotten in that Sec
ton in paving quantities.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
KING EDWARD IN IRELAND.

Kingston, July 2l.-King Edward
Queen Alexandria. Princess Victoria
and their suites arrived here this
morning, and were given hearty
welcome by the populace, great
crowds lining the streets and cheering
them as they PASSED.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
Mr.. BENDER VICTORIOUS
So Decides Judge Faulkner in the
Circuit Court Monday.
HAS PLURALITY OF 5 VOTES
One Vote Less Than the Day Of Election,
Showing a Fair Count for Coll
at That Time.
al That lime.

at That Time.
Judge Z. Bovd Faulkner, in the Cir
cuit court last Monday, handed down
his decision in the contested election
case Of Frank w. Doll against l. j..
Bender. in which he declares that Mr..
Bender is elected clerk of the Berke-
ley County court By plurality of five
votes
This case grew out Of the election
held in this county last fall, in which
Mr.. Bender, the republican incum.
Bent, and Mr.. Doll, the democratic
nominee. were opposing candidates
for tie office of clerk of the County
court. On the face of the returns Mr..
Bender had plurality of votes.
Mr.. Doll demanded a recount OF the
ballots This request was granted BY
the members of the County court. sit.
ting as d board of election supervisors,
and the recount resulted in increas-
ing Mr.. Bender's apparent plurality
to II votes. The board declared Mr..
Bender elected.
Owing TO the closeness of the vote,
aud the fact that enough ballots were
in dispute to change the result, Mr.
Doll appealed the case to the Circuit
court 1t came up for trial at the reg
ular April term, and the matter was
argued before Judge Faulkner by the
attorneys. There were lac ballots in
dispute, and the election hinged upon
the manner in which these ballots
would be counted.
Judge Faulkner, and since that time
he has been devotinR considerable
time to the solution of the problems
contained in the case.
When it was announced that the
case would be decided at the special
term of court called for Monday,
number of persons, including all
the members of the local bar, were at
tracted to the court room. The deci.
sion OF Judge Fulkner was varbal
one, and exhaustive. consuming nearly
an hour in delivrev. He went int o
the case from all points. and each bal.
lot was subjected TO close scrutiny and
ample explanation. The judge fond
that the election returns had given
Mr.. Bender 2, l46 votes and Mr.. Doll
2, 1876. In examining the ballots and
deciding upon each one these figures
were changed to give Mr.. Doll 2.14l,
Mr.. Bander's number being the same
as that given him by the election
board LAG. This left Mr.. Bender with
a plurality of Votes.
In handing down bis decision Judge
Faulkner settled three important
points, which have given rise to
great deal OF dispute heretofore in
couting ballots. He decided that the
voter positively must confine himself
to one column of the ballot sheet in
preparing his vote, and that where
two columns are used the ballot is
void.
The second point was that the names
of both Doll clerks must be written on
the back of the ballot in order TO
make it legal. and it was also brought
out that each clerk must wri te his
own name
The third one was that ballots prop. !
eriy marked with led pencil must be
accepted and counted, notwithstand
ing the fact that the provisions of the |
sW s7ate that ballots are to be mark
ID with uGn and ink or indelible pencil. !
Judge Faulkner dwelt upon each of
hese three points in detail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
OLD TEACHERS REAPporNTED.

The board of education Of Shep.
herdstown at their recent meeting re-
appointed the same corps of teachers
for the ensuing year for the Shepherds
town graded school. Those appointep
were: @. Il. Smooth. principal: Mrs,
Ida Nell. Miss Bessie Licklider,
Miss Katie Kearney,. Miss May Hoff
man. and Mrs. Annie FairalL
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
NOT NOW AVAILABLE.

While arguing case in the United
States court in Wheeling, W. Va Z.
ex-Judge Blizzard was suddenly
stricken dumb. He was in the midst
of heated address. He had bee II
prominently mentioned as Republican
candidate for governor next wear.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25

sediment or set
ting indicates all
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; If 1t stains
your linen ii is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass It or pain in
the back is also
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
FOOT CUT OFF.

Andrew Spearman, aged 60 who
went to Cumberland from Pittsburg
six months ago. just after the death
of Mrs. Spearman, was struck by an
engine at the Old Town crossing Sat-
urday night and had his foot crushed
off and arm so badly lacerated that
smoutation will be necessary. His
condition is critical.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
LEAVE

Trains Nos.I, 5 and LOG run daily between Hagers-
I own and Harrisburg
~Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
II A. RIDDLE, WA. GAaD, CIV. MARTIN
Genl Pass. Agt Agent. Sup.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
EARTHQUAKES SHOCKS.

st. Thomas, July 21.-Severe earth
quake shocks were felt this morning
throughout the island.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
~ JMBEpLAND VALLEY RAILROAD
~ TIME TABLE.
In Effect May IS. 1908.
LEAVE

Trains Nos. ?, and ITO run daily between Ha
gerstown and Harrisburg.
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
RAILROAD.
In effect May ~. 1909.
WEST BOUND.
TRAINS LEAVE MARINsBURC.


No. IS daily at II % p. m. for Cincinnati, LOUIS
komney except Sundays. at Grafton for Wheelns
daily.
No. daily At u 20 p m. for Pittsbusg and On
cage.
No daily at Il p. m. for Cincinnati, Louisville.
81 Louis. Connects for Berkeley Springs except
Sundays.
N. Ne; sdaiiy at i7am for Cincinnati, Louisville
No. 9 daily at OF N for Pittsburg and clevs-
No. - daily except Sundays at a. a m for Cum
bertrand and intermediate stations. Connects fos
BERKELEY Springs.
EAST BOUND.
more.
No. 4 at 30 a m for Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York. Connects for Frederic
except Sunday.
No. daily at oo a m for Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York. Connects for Lexing-
ton; Va, and Hagerstown except Sunday and Fred
erick daily.
No daily at 10 IS q m Tor Washington. BALM
more. Philadelphia and New York.
Philadelphia and New York
No. 40 daily at Al p m for Washington Bali
more, Philadelphia and new York
NO. IL daily "Duquesne Limiie ed" at ~ Al u
Tor Washington, Baltimore. Philadelphia and New
No. 16 daily except Sunda VS. at IA for Freoerick
BALTIMORE and all informed late stations via old line
No. "a daily except Sundays at 10 for Washing
ton and Baltimore a all Intermediate stations.
Connects for Hagerstown and Frederick.
Express trains all vestibuled and illuminate with
c. S. SINS, General Manager,
Baltimore Nj.
MARTiN, M,gr., Pass. Traffic, Balto., Nd
Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find out.

Fiji bottle or common glass wit your
water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours: a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25

convincing PROOF lnal Inc kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed that DR.. Kilrners Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulfils every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back. kidneys, liver. bladder and every pau
OF the urinary passage. It corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t. or bad effects following use Of LIQUOR.
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 20 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists in SOC. and ST.. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery E
and book that tells A z: Es:.sa
more about it, both sent u 4 80
absolutely free by mail s<sa.ss 81 .S3EEEEE9 ~
Address DR.. Kilmer & Home of swamp.Roos
Co., Binghamton, NJ. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember the name
awamp Root, Dr. kilmer's swamp Root, and the
Sddress. Binghamton, n. Y, on every bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25

wonderful discovery
and a book that tells
more about it, both sent
absolutely free by mail.
Address DR.. Kilmer &
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25
FUNERAL OF JAMES MASON.

The funeral services Oh the late
James Mason, who died very suddenly
at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Frank Davis, near Bedingtons on
Thursday morning, occurred Last
SUNDAY morning from st. John S
Lutheran church at II O'Clock. The
services were conducted by the pas
tor. Rev. @. 5. Trump. Interment in
Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-25

Don't make any mistake, but remember the name
awamp Root Dr. Kilmer's swamp Root and the
Sddress. Binghamton, N. ", on every bottle.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14
CITIZENS COMMIT TEE
MAKES SUGGESTIONS.
Recommends That City's Debt be
Funded and Railroad Bonds
Be Retired.

Columbia, Tenn, Aug. 8, 1903.
ITO the Citizens of Columbia:
"We, your committee, submit here
with thS itemzed report OF Recorder
Erwin of the financial condition of the
city of Columbia, which we believe to
be true, full, and accurate statement.
"Your committee have no comments
to make upon the report, further than
to state that we find about $500 OF the
assets in the sinking fund to be insol-
vent. However, this sinking fund ac-
count shows surplus of something
over $4,000, for the reason that there is
now in the same about 81. 666 10 of good
and solvent assets, and $4,000 railroad
bonds have been retired, while the in
come for the fund has been only 81 900
per annum for sixteen years. This is
due to the fact that assets have been
placed in said fund other than the tax
levy for this purpose.
1--WE recommend that the assets in the
sinking fund be converted into cash,
and that railroad bonds subject to re-
demption be retired, or as many there
of as possible.
ave further recommend that the city
fund $4,000 or 49,, 900 Of its debt, or as
much thereof as practical, at per cent.
ave desire to publicly acknowledge
the courtesies extended your committee
by the board, and especially by Mr.. D..
+. Erwin, Recorder, who has carefully
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14
$55,l50.00

line. it was received with Incredulity
by many people, and even with cen
sure and an indignant protest
from some who should have been
informed. The facts and figures
show the approximate accuracy OF the
forecast.
Tue total liabilities, or rather, that
mart which has been funded in war
rants and notes, is S116, III. Al. The
total resources nominally available,
amount to SOL, 734. Az, leaving de-
ticiency or 1854. APT. 81.
The resources are all punched in the
Sinking Fund account, for reas ons
which are peculiar to the system OF
bookkeeping employed. 1t is the
understanding that the first two items
in tins schedule are SUBJECT to offsets
consisting of bulls against the city for
legal services, 80 that the amount
available, If any, is problematical. 1t
is not stated why settlement has not
been made.
The item against the Colum pia
Cotton Mill Co. IL, we understand,
simply a current account for rent OF
water plugs, which has not been pre-
sented. The fines ana costs are pre-
sumably uncollected penalties. rs
otherwise they would be reported as
cash. The taxes, both delinquent and
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14

Aldermen Bennett. LIpscomb and
Lavender voted in the negative. Alder
men White and Digger retraIued from
voting. both stating that they had
been PetItioned by a large number of
citizens to vote against the PROPOSE
tion. Alderman Bennett moved that
the board adjourn ana the motion pre-
vailed.
lu the routine business trans
acte0 the Street Committee was
allowed $500.
The purchasing agent of the fire
department was given power to pur-
chase fire hose for East Hill and Col
lege Hill
Tine board voted to purchase railroad
tickets to st. Louis for the family or
Mr.. BlacKnll, which is sorely afflicted
and in need of assistance. The family
have relatives In st. Louis.
The keeper of the work house was,
given police powers.
An ordinance repeating an ordinance
prohibiting the buying and selling on.
the streets of Columbia of country
produce, ETC., was passed on its first
reading.
On request from Mayor Yoest $500
was appropriated for school purposes.
Alderman White was given power to
employ labor to clean out Greenwood
cemetery.
Collections were reported by Chief
of Police Love Webb for the month. OF.
July to the amount of 800. %.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14

Tx .Arald, in common with all the
ht: y of Columbus, heartily well
omes this contribution to the public
knowledge of the clty's real condition.
is a matter in which ali the tax
ayers are vitality Interested Every
roperty owner in the city Is liable for
is pro rata of the indebtedness shown,
|nd tor that reason, II for no other.
.hould give the report his careful con
Iteration.
There are several points sug gested
y a perusal of the paper which seem
p deserve comment. The cash state
BENT shows that at the close o. busi-
ess on June 3lst there remained not
|ne red cent in the city treasury.
lowhere in the report is there any
st of the outstanding accounts which
Pave not been settled. II would be a
fatter of great interest to the com
funity to know what bills are yet to
\ paid and in fact, the report seems
be incomplete without this.
Turning next to the liabilities, we
Ind that the warrants due Mr.. Bige-
" aud the Water Company amount,
ith interest, to the respectable sum
$50, $50 50. The dates running
Pom Dec. 1899 to April 1908. When
Pc Herald, before the investigation
as started, made guess along this
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14
KILLED A NEGRO.
George Owen, of MT. Pleasant, Lodged
in Jail at Columbia.

George Owen, young white man OF
Mt Pleasant, was lodged in jail here
Sunday. charged with killing a negro
named John Maple, ut Mt Pleasant
Saturday afternoon. Reports differ as
to the cause of the killing. but
special to the Nashville American
from Mt. Pleasant says that it is,
stated there that the killing was en-
tilely unprovoked. The negro was.
shot with revolver and died Sunday.
The Herald reporter called to see.
Owen at the Jail Monday but ne
refused to make any statement. He
was shown the item from the Nash
Vile American, in which 1t was stated
that the killing was unprovoked. and
asked if he wanted too tell how the.
affair occurred and why he shot but
ne still would not talk.
Will Hubbell. another young white
man Of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested
Saturday evening in that place, for
melting or trying to lncite riot. 1t
is stated that he did some loud talking
about rescuing Owen from the officers.
Rubbell was brought to Columbia and
also lodged In Jail.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14
CITY REFUSES TO
GIVE ANDREWS
BUILDING.
BY a Vote of 8 to 3, The Pro
position Fails to Carry
1 City Attorney fowler Leads
The Fight Against 1t.
(From Fridays Daily)

The proposition for the city coun Gil
to give the Andrews school building
to the proposed Boys Training School
was brought up. The proposition was
that the city give the building for
81, 800 to the Training School, to be
used as building for the sane, but
to revert to the city In case the school
should be failure After the propo-
sition was read Alderman Frank Ben
nett maze a motion that the PROPOSE
SECONDED. Alderman John W. Frier
son moved in lien that the proposition
be accepted. Alderman Tltcomb
seconded the motion. City Attorney
fowler then made brief talk against
the proposition. he said that he
thought the board had no right to give
away $14, 600 worth OF public property
to a private corporation. Alderman
Frierson spoke in favor of the ploposi-
ton. He said that the donation was
for the public good and would benefit
one tax payer as much as another, and
that if the school was not success
the property would revert to the city.
Alderman Wilkins also spoke in favor
of the proposition. Alderman Ben
nett said that If the building was
given, the city would have to spend all
the 80, 800 on charging the Atnen@um
property, to meet the increased de-
mands and that the city would still
have to pay the $1,000, due on the
Erwin lot, bought by the city to be
added to the Andrews property. Col.
John W. Fry arose and stated that if
the 81, 200 due on the Erwin lot stood
in the way of the proposition, he
would take the authority to state as a
representative of the stockholders OF
the framing School that they would
pay that debt themselves. Alderman
Bennett then stated that was only one
of the objections he had to giving the
property. The vote was then taken,
but it was so close that the roll had
to be called. The vote stood to B.
Aldermen Tltcomb, Friersun and Will
kins voted IN the affirmative and
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14

Peruna Makes You Feel Like New Persons
Miss Marie Goats, popular young wo-
man of Appleton, Wis.,, and President or
the Appleton Young Ladies'Club,writes:
"when that languid, tired feeling
comes over you, and your food no longer
tastes good, and small annoyances irri-
tate you, Peruna will make you feel ike
another person inside OF week.
al have now used 1t for three seasons,
and find It very valuable and efacaci-
GUS. n-Miss Marie Goats.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use OF Peruna
write at once 20 DR.. Hartman, giving q
full statement of your case, and no will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, os
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14
Star Hal Wins AQaIn.

Ed Geers, the great driver, drove Star
Hal, son of Brown Hal, to victory in a
hot pacing contest at Buffalo, n. T.,
Thursday. Star Hal took the Empire
Stake of $1,000 in the 2:14 pace in
straight heats. The driving of Geers
was the feature of the day. Star
Halls time was 2:l0R.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14
NEGROES BOUND SOUTH.
They Say Tennessee is Better State
than Illinois.

The Martin Mail last week told OF
the arrival in that town of about forty
negroes, who were en- route from Hill
no to their old homes near Nash
vile. They were returning from ILL
nois where they had contracted to
work, but were forced by an adverse
pubic sentiment to return to their old
homes. They all agreed 10 the state.
ment that Tennessee IS better place
for the negro who wants to work than
Illinois.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14
LETTERS FROM WOMEN.


Miss Anna Prescott, in letter from
ZIG South Seventh street. Minneapolis,
Mimi, writes:
~ was completely used up iasf
faH, my appetite had failed and 4 feh
weak and tired all the time. MY drug
gisf advised me TO try Peruna and he
relief I experienced after taking one
bottle WIS truly wonderful
al continued rs use for five weeks,
snd am glad 10 say that my complete
restoration 10 health was a happy
surprise 10 myself as well as 10 my
friends. Anna Prescott.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14
NEGRO HOLDS UP
RURAL CARRIER
Young White Man Near Lew
isburg Cut in the Head by a
Would be RObber.
Special to the Herald.

SpeclAI 70 the l1tTdIu.
Lewisburg, Aug. =. -Melvin Wheat
ley, young man aged about 20, assis'
tant carrier on rural route No 9,
reports that he was held up yesterday
near Elk Ridge, by negro man.
Young Wheatley states that at this
point the negro sprang from the woods
near tue ROADSIDE ana cut him in the
head when he attempted to ward OF
the blow. Roy Wheatley's young
brother was with him and proceeded
to draw his knife and the merge,
doubtless supposlng the boy was pull
ling a pistol, fled through corn field.
The negro was unknown to the hoys.
The case has been reported to the Post
office Department and will be investi-
gated.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14


Miss Florence Allan, beautiful Chi
cago girl, writes the following from "a
Walton Place:
GAS q tonic for a worn out system,
Peruna stands ut the head in my esti-
nation. Its effects are truly wonderful
in rejuvenating the entire eystem.
keep It on hand all the time, and never
have that tired feeling as few doses
always makes me feel like o different
woman.r-Florence Allan.
Peruna will be found TO effect an i'm
mediate and lasting cure in all cases OF
systemic catarrh. II acts quickly and
benencially on the diseased mucous men,
branes, and with healthy mucous mem
branes tbs eatarrh can no longer exist.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14

prepared this comprehensive and vx-
haustive report by the expenditure of
much time and labor.
"a. b RAINS, Chairman,
"W. II. WILSON,
"E. W. GAMBLE
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14

Judge E. E. Erwin, City Recorder, has
submitted his semi-annual statement of
the city's finances to the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen, and at the request Of the
Citizens Committee, bas added a de-
hailed statement of the warrants and
lother Indebtedness outstanding, and
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14

systemic catarrh causes nervousness,
poor appetite, tired feelings. Peruna
cures catarrh wherever located.
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The City Recorders Statement Fairly
and Impartially Analysed.

The Sacred Sinking Fund is a Mess, and
Unless a Sudden Halt is Called Upon
Extravagant Expenditures, the Recent
Raise of the Tax Rate Will Not Be the
Last
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-14

the resources, available and otherwise.
The report is at great length, and in or
der that our readers may get definite
idea Of the situation, we present COM
prehensive summary. The statement
shows tho financial condition of the city
of Columbia at the close of business
June 81, 1908, to be as follows:-