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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-05-07
Farm Fires.

Frank NJ. Stanley, his wife and
children, and Geo. W. Cross and his
family had a lively time of it last
Thursday night. Mr.. Stanley is the
tenant on Mr.. Cross's farm on Rocky
Marsh, west of town. Last Thursday
he was burning stumps and trash from
a piece of cleared ground, taking ad-
vantage of the time when the wind
was blowing in an opposite direction
from the buildings. He went to bed
in peace of mind, but happening to
awake a few hours afterward he found
a great fire burning in the clearing.
The wind had changed, and a wild gale
from the north had famed fierce flames
into existence, while myriads of sparks
were blowing toward the barn and
other buildings. The sight appalled,
Mr.. Stanley for time, but he called
the other members of the family and
reused the neighbors, and all hands
went to fighting the fire. The pump
was kept going, while others carried
earth and threw it upon the burning
embers. The fire was so extensive
that it kept a number of persons busy
all night fghtingit from the buildings,
which were saved by the most strenu-
GUS efforts. Fortunately no serious
damage was done, but those who were
interested had a very trying eXper-
fence.
A large frame and stone bank barn
on the farm of Samuel D. Piper, about
a mile from Sharpsburg, was destroyed
by fire last Thursday afternoon. a
cow and two calves, a new self-binder,
several wagons, a lot Of harness, hay
and fodder and hogpen We're also
burned. The farm was tenanted by
Conscientious Cost. He had insurance
amounting to 81 ,425 on the barn $ con-
tents. The barn was insured in Fred
erck county. 1t is thought the fire
started from sparks from the dwelling
chimney. The outbulldings were
saved by bucket brigade hastily
formed by neighbors Just as the
horses were led from the stable the
roof fell in. The total loss will be
about $4,000, with almost enough in
surance to cover it. THIS is the third
time the barn on this farm has been
destroyed. The first tine was during
the Civil War, when it was set on fire
by cannon balls from the Union firing
line. The second time was in 1884.
Each time it was burned to the ground.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-05-07
wesley Selbert Answers The Last Call.

wesley SGlDGIl AuSMSlS us LdSt O6Il'
J. Wesley Seibert, the well-known
colored barber, died at bis home in
Shepherdstown last Sunday night.
The deceased was much respected
man, and had wide circle of white
friends in this section who will regret
his death. Wesley, who was about
SO years old, belonged in his youth to
Mrs. Betsy Morgan. Atthe outbreak
of the Civil War be went with Com
pany B, of this place, as cook, and all
through the war he was with the Con-
federate soldiers in the Second Vlr-
gjnia Regiment, serving them faith
fully and standing by them through
all their universities. After the war
he settled in Shepherdstown, where he
conducted barber shop, having been
located in the Entler building on Main
street for SO years For the past year
his heart has been giving him serious
trouble, and in February last he sold
his business to Lester Wells and re-
tired from work. He grew worse as
time passed, and peacefully passed
away Sunday night. Wesley was an
honest, industrious man who possessed
and was deserving Of the respect Of
the people. He stood by his friends
manfully, and his influence was used
in the right way in all matters per
tanning to the public welfare. Hewas
economical and prudent, and had ac-
cumulated a snug fortune, his home
being among the neatest and most
comfortable in the town. He was
married, but had no children, The
funeral service was held in the colored
Methodist church yesterday afternoon.
1t was one of the most remarkable
demonstrations ever seen in Shepherds
town-indeed, we 10 not know that q
similar occurrence has ever been known
in this country. The Confederate Vet
Grams and the Sons Of Confederate
Veterans, commanded by Capt. NJ. j.
Billmyer, marched in the funeral pro-
cession and attended the service. The
most prominent business men Of the
town and a number Of ladies were
among the white persons at the ser
vice-bankers, lawyers, merchants and
business men generally paying their
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01
ASSAULTED REVENUE OFFICER
Fifteen Sailor smuRgers Set Upon
Him.

Jersey City, N. j. April 1.-While
Revenue Inspector Driscol was on
watch at the end Of the Manhansetto
pier last night, 10 sailors started down
the plank from the Phoenix Line steam
ship St Nicholas, marching shoulder TO
shoulder with a quantity Of Sumatra
tobacco concealed In their pockets
DrscOll, who suspected their lnten-
tion, called upon them TO halt. Instead,
the Is men at once set upon the revenue
officer and throwing him 10 the ground
began kicking him. The noise OF the
scuhle brought two other government
agents to the scene and the smugglers
at once broke for the street.
Then ensued a desperate struggle be-
tween the revenue men and the snug
glers. The former seeing that they
wese greatly outnumbered, drew their
revolvers and poured after the escap-
ing smugglers a rain Of shots, which
awakened the neighborhood and drew
big crowd TO the scene
On a dead run the sailors made for
the end of the pier, with the officers In
full pursuit. Most Of the smugglers
carried knives, which they drew menac-
ingly as they neared the crowd which
had gathered to intercept them, dashed
through the crowd as II gave way all
hut three OF them escaping. The prls-
oners were at once taken back TO the
end OF the pier, where search re-
vealed Is pounds of tobacco, valued at
about $50, In their pockets.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01
WeStezn TOuz
OF PRESIDENT
lie Left Washington This Morning al 600 O'Clock Undes
Most FaoOrabb c4aspceS - Station and platforms
Cso'ded 10 See HIM Off, Train is One Of he Finest
Ever ran ont of The Cap,GaL

Washington April l,-Presldent
Roosevelt at 9;Oj this morning started
on his western trip under the most ia
vorable auspices. As the special train
pulled out OF the Pennsylvania station
the president stood on the platform OF
his car tipping his hat ana smiling in
response to the enthusiastic cheers Of
hundreds Of admirers.
AS early as s o'clock a crowd began
to gather at the White House to wit.
ness the presidents departure. AS he
entered his carriage to drive to the sta.
tlon the men made the historic grounds
echo with cheers while women waved
their handkerchIefs and many Of them
their hats.
The Pennsylvania station and plat
forms were crowded with people anx-
ious TO extend to the president their
good wishes for safe and successful
journey. Notable precautions were tax
en- to insure the safety Of the president
The police arrangements were under
the personal supervision Of Commits
sioner West and Chief Sylvester Uni
formed officers detectives. plain clothes
men and secret service operatives sur
rounded the president and covered oy-
cry point
AS President Roosevelt alighted from
his carriage he was Joined by Secy
Hitchcock and they walked down the
platform arm In arm the president
stopping now and then to greet friends
He was attIred in black getaway coat
dark striped trousers and wore black
felt hat He was in the best Of spirits
and chattcd enthusiastically about the
trin. Near his ear he met Baron Speck
Won Sternberg, The German minister.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01
High Prices for ROOFS.

New York, April IA collection COM
prlslng the works Of noted authors, in
the choicest Of bindings editions de
luxe OF limited issues, fine art and Illus
trated books sumptuously produced
and the works OF the great romanti-
clsts and historians in specially printed
editions, has been sold at auction IN this
city. The total for the sale was about
$500 Some Of the lots sold were as
follows:
The aauarelle edition Of Balzacs
works 40 volumes, Roberts Brothers
Boston, 1896, Sl2O.
Memorial edition Of Thomas Car
lyle's works, London, 1900 sl95.
Mark Twain's complete works. limited
autograph edition, the first volume
bearing his signature Hartford, 1889
1900 Siljj0.
Manuscript edition Of the works Of
Charles Dickens, London, 1900, 1924.
The complete works OF Washington
Irving, New York, lS95-97, authors au-
tograph edition, a page Of his original
manuscript Of "Aihambra' being in
serted, $50.
The complete works Of Rudyard Kip
ling. New York, 1891 1855
Paris. Known and Unknown by
William Walton. Philadelphia, 1901,
Sl0O
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT IN UTAH
Arrangements Made Today for His Reception in Salt Lake
Arrive Here on May 20 and viii Speak in the Tab
ernacle for Thirty rlnues-Olher Details

A meeting was held at senator
Keans' Office early this afternoon, for
the purpose Of arranging for the recep-
ton Of President Roosevelt while IN
this city and Ogden. There were pres.
ent Gov Wells, Senators Keans and
smoot, Mayors Thompson and Gas-
Manu. and George NJ. Hansen, Of og
den, as committee Of reception. The
meeting organized with senator Kearns
as chairman, and Mayor Glasmann as
secretary.
The president will arrive early on
the morning Of May 20. and leave his
car az $3.50 for a drive about the city
AZ 10 a. m. the presidential party will
visit the Tabernacle where Gov Wells
win make a FIVE minutes address Of
welcome, ana Senator kearns I'm five
minutes speech viii introduce the dis
tirguished visitor The president viii
make a 80 minutes address After the
tt benacle speaking. President Roosc-
Volt viii be escorted 10 the palatial
residence Of Senator Kearns to be en-
tertained at lunch AMI at p m. the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01
CAMBRIDGE DEFEATS
OXFORD SIX LENGTHS

Putney April lit was raining and
light wind was blowing previous to
the Cambridge annual boat race
today, The water was smooth. oxford
won the toss and chose the Surrey side
Of the river but the choice carried lit
tie advantage under the prevailing CON
dtons.
The boats started at 1898 p m Cam
bridge was first afoat quickly followed
by oxford. AS the crews padded down
to The stake-boat they were heartily
cheered Cambridge Immediately shot
ahead stroklng 81 10 OXford's So
Cambridge was leading by a length
at Craven steps
Cambridge still ahead at Harrod' s
stores
BY the time the saccharine works
We're reached Cambridge had Increased
her lead 10 two lengths,
Cambridge was still two lengths
ahead at Hammersmth bridge and
rowing very steadily.
Passing the lead mills Cambridge was
sim going ahead, Both crews were
rowing SO strokes TO the minute
Four lengths separated the boats on
passing Thorneycrofts
oxford drew up and Cambridge was
only quarters Of a length ahead
at the crahTee
by the time the Devonshire meadows
We're reached, Cambridge was three
lengths ahead. The race had become
a procession
Cambridge shot under Barnes bridge
three and a half lengths In front ana
won by about six lengths oxford
rowed out the course in good form
The official time was 10 minutes 2la
seconds
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01
A SHOOTING SCRAPE.
Messenger Boy, Hackdrver and Two Women Make Night
tIdeous in a Rooning House, the Affair eliminating in
Desperate Fight in Which Gun Figures.

There came nearly being a shooting
scrape this morning in a roomlng house
over the Favorte SALOON on the corner
Of state and Second South streets, bu,
the man behind the gun was persuaded
tfat Il would not be wise to shoot
There WAS great deal ct excitement
wrought up over the affair and the
iccts as told by the principals were
rather dlsiointed.
II appears that a messenger boy who
roses as being tough and a hackdriyer
nomod sandberg. were in the rooming
house with & couple OF women. one OF
whom was Bertha Curtis. sister Of the
rCtorious Curtis boys, They had been
drinking and We're not particular who
heard their lows. They made 90 much
noise as TO grouse the Ire OF "a hack
driver named GALLAGHER who was IN an
adjoining room. The din was such
that he could not sleep 80 he lodged a
vigorous objection embelllshed with a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01

scattered thoughts, Cohen was back
again, repeating his performance with
several variations
q vent into the Shermania saloon
andt dot man grapped me nit my hair
unit squeeze me on de het unit my neck
unit press my nose unit try to take my
sheck for twelve tolars undt seexty
cents. II you don't protect me / swear
| win get me a gun and XIII dot mani"
AT this stage Of his rawlings, Deputy
Sheriff Cowan placed him under arrest
for receiving stolen property. Cowan
held a warrant OF arrest but Cohen
did not care to listen to II until his enc
my was safely lodged in jail. At that
moment Jake Raleigh appeared on the
scene
DOT iss him. shTieked Cohen; "he
held me up so helup me he dit
yes. and II you don't pay me that
50. 50 I'll wiring your nose on" replied
Raleigh. The latter explained that
Cohen owed him the amount referred
TO and refused to pay IT, and that Co
hens cry OF being held up was simply
the result OF his (RaleighO strenuous
method OF collecting the money.
Cohen left the building shrieking
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01

presidential Iarty viii leave on theli
special train for ogden Senator Smooi
win introduce the president there ~
an open air meeting, after Mayor Glog
mann has offered q brief address y
welcome; aud the presidential speech
win be 30 minutes as IN the mornins
here. Following Is the roster In fun
OF the presidential. party
MEMBERS OF THE PARTY.
The president, secy. Loeb. Asst secy
Barnee. Surgeon General p NJ RiNey,
L. S. ~; MIR. Nelson T. Webster, Mr.,
NJ G. Latta, Mr.. ]. L. McGrew. ste
norraphers, G. II. Rosenberg, repre-
santing the Pennsylvania Railroad
company. H. A. Colman, Associated
Press h. Il Hazard. Scrlpps- McRae
Pi,ss association, and Publishers Press
association Lindsay Denlson New
York Sun Press association. r. l..
Dunn, Golfers Weekly; George y.
Luckey, Leslle's Weekly; ~ Lazarnick.
Harper's Weekly, Il. A. Stronger.
Photographer; p. w. William, Western
Union Telegraph company; ]. p. Gooch.
Postal Telegraph Gable company; +.
H. Tyree r. IT, Taylor, S. A. Council,
W. w. Stone. and three messengers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01
UTAH ARTISTS IN CONFLICT.
Courts May Be Called Upon Say Who the Winner Of the
Three Hundred Dollar Prize Offered BY the State
Exhibition and Award Committees Disagree

The rumblings Of discomfort that
have come from within the ranks Of
Ia Utah Art Institute for a consider
cble time past. have assumed disagree
sole proportions The society closed
rs annual exhibit In the Social hall last
night and there Is much murmuring to-
deg occasioned by a conflict between
two OF the principal oommittees-exhi-
bfion and award. The former is COM
posed Of Messrs Edwin Evans. J. y.
Fairbanks and Mrs. Alice NJ Horne
and the latter Of George NJ. ottinger $
T Whitaker and Alan L0vey.
There are four pictures recommended
for the $500 prize offered by the state.
Two OF them are from the Brush OF Mr..
Evans and two come from the studio
Of Mr. Fairbanks. AID here Is where
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01

few cuss words lie then entered the
room TO further press his demands for
peace and quietude and the Curtis wO
man said things to him GALLAGHER be-
came enraged and struck Bertha on the
breast. This was the cue for the mes
sanger boy 20 get into the melee Seiz-
irg a large sized revolver he began TO
bteath fire and slaughter, and GALLAGHER
beat a hasty retreat The messenger
was IN hot pursuit bent on doing sons
target practise. but Sandherg interfer-
ed and prevented tragedy, Then the
messenger called for the police and
Officer VIII Armstrong rushed 10 tho
scene. The excitement was so intense,
everybody trying 10 talk az once. that
Armstrong threw up his hands in des-
pair and fed from the place. The mes
scEger and saudherg followed him TO
tho police station, the former decarlns
h. would have a warrant for the arrest
Of GALLAGHER His mind was so befud-
died that he coon forgot what he was
there for. and the hackdrlver gently
led him away, There were no ar
rests.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01

who had come to see him Of. The two
had several minutes conversation. the
president thanking the minister for his
ihoughtfulness I'm coming to the stg.-
ton.
No member Of the presidents immedi-
ate family except his sister Mrs. COWes,
was at the station, Mrs Roosevelt and
the young children being down the
Chesapeake bay ON the Mayfower and
Miss Alice I'm Porto Rico, Several MEM
bers Of the cabinet including Secy Cor-
telyou, Secy. Hitchcock and Secy. WI
son We're present The president and
secy Cortelyou chatted several min
utes, the president expressing his re-
greet that the secretary was not to Gc-
company him. other members OF the
cabinet had taken their formal leave Of
the president at the White House.
Among other notable people at the sta
ton TO see the president off were Asst
Secy OF State Loomis. Col. Theodore
Bingham and Capt, w. $, Cowles. Sec
ond Assistant Postmaster General Shal.
lenberger and District Commissioner
West.
The train is one Of the finest ever run
out Of Washington by the Pennsylya-
MA road, handsomely equipped ana
manned by q crew Of picked men. The
only change IN the personnel Of the par
by as heretofore announced was that
John Mccoy went as special represent
taivc Of the Pennsylvania Railroad in
stead OF c. r. Rosenberg In addition
10 those officially designated as mem
bers Of the presidents party three Sc
cret service men and two post
office inspectors accompanied the pres
ldent as a personal bodyguard, The
Journey az planned VIII occupy nine
weeks and three days and the party
will travel a little more than 1900
miles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01

Iohen Creates Scene at the Police Station and for His
FANS is Arrested and Locked Up, Charged With Re-
ceNng Stolen Property Ralegh as Collector

~ Cohen, a Jew who deals in Junk,
r. e1eiledly into the police station
and after tearing his hair. she'd
lew scalding sobs and going
''sn various amusing contortions.
-'a mat the entire force be inn
~''y placed upon the trail Of a
'a' had attempted to hold hin,
.'iu'men vat ISIS dis country GOT
ss' Projections ven dot mar
IN ne Ply my het and plnches my
I, @nekel Cohen, His collar was
~ nose bruised and his clothing
n. sln mud indicating that he
v zane. " against a rather
y. =. out Of the desk sergeant
H. na tore frautlcally up stairs,
~ " every jump for everyone
III -, ''u'ng who had authority, TO
n, ~, ~ at once and drag to Jail the
~, .a0 had held him up.
ns ohcers could collect their
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01

m!ttee still talks and says It's mind is
made up, and that II viii not recede
ftum lts action whereupon II has been
stated that the aid OF the courts win be
invoked TO compel 10 to make the
award, To this 1t replies that II would
prefer that the courts should settle the
matter than to lend It's aid or endorse
ment to the awarding of a prize under
the circumstances above outlined. And
thus the matter stands What the next
step viii be remains 10 bee seen. It
may be thar the exhibit n committee
WIN carry the matter to the courts on
the strength Of the opinion from the az.
tcrney general Many think that Il has
a good chance to win. and that It has
done the only thing It could consistent,
~ DO, But as stated the award COM
mittee looks at the controversy through
diaercn, spectacles and with wholly
different feelings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01
DISTURBANCES
IN NORTH ALBANIA

Constantlnople, April "details Of
the disturbances In North Albania show
that the revolt which has broken cut
there against the reform scheme Of the
powers is very serious one. Several
thousand armed Alban.an5 surrounded
the town of Vucsteen March 20, and de-
handed the surrender OF II Serylan gem
darmes who had been enlisted In ac-
cordance with the reform plans. The
governor surrendered the ServIans who
were bound and taken TO Brist'na after
having been maltreated, A number Of
the Servian inhabitants ana lands Of
Albanans later surrounded Mitroyit2a
and serious lighting ensued with the
Turkish garrison, consisting OF 5000
troops The lighting continued until
March 30. when the Albarilns finally
were repulsed with great los, Heavy
reinforcemeuts have been orde cd from
the yilayet of Aedin. Asa Minor and
other places to the scene of the out
break In order to suppress the rebellion.
The Albanian rising has cused
panic among the Christians Of al Ser
via who are fleeing toward Servia
panic has occurred at Prlep in con-
sequence Of the growing fanaticlsm Of
Albanlans against the Christians The
latter have closed their shops and
schools and are preparing to seek ref
uge at Monastr Numbers Of Chris
tians have been murdered In the Pnlep
district during the last few days.
Considerable apprehension is felt at
the Russian embassy for the safety Of
the Russian consul at Mitroyitza
The outbreak has made a great inn
preston at the palace. The sultan was
intensely exercised and measures were
taken TO watch two Albanian battalions
belonging 10 the imperial guard on duty
at the Yildiz Kiosk In order to prevent
disorder at the palace.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01

the real breaker Hes. The exhibition
committee declares unanimously that IL
WIN not award a prize TO a committc
tidt recommends In favor OF lis own
members ana aver further not one OF
me four paintings Is worth anywhere
near the sum mentioned also that
other work that would have come 60
competition was improperly excluded
particularly painting by an artist
named Adams. Naturally such con-
teniion has resulted IN a temporary
blockade and aroused the ire OF the ex-
hibition committee which AYERS that 10
las acted with honest motives and has
made the Recommendation referred to
Wholly on merit. And IN the meantime
II has fortified itself with an opinion
from Atty.-Gen. Breeder who holds
that the award committee has no option
IN the matter, and that II must make
the award regardless OF who the win
ner 10 or the value OF the product OF
his or her brush. But tie award COM
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01
san Domingo situation serious.

San Domingo. Republic o. santo Do
mlngo Sunday, March 29. The Dom
inican warship Presldcnte flying the
flag Of President Vasquez. arrived on
this port early today and signaled for
a pilot, who went on board
The cruiser then LETT after OK
changing cannon shots with the fort.
No damage was done on either side The
situation Is becoming serious and the
arrival here OF a foreign warship Is
anYIouslY awaited.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-01
To Shoot Chutcs Under East River

New York, April l.-When the tunnel
under the East river now bcing built
is completed passengers viii shoot the
chutes" under the East river from Bat
terry park. Manhattan, to Nassau
street, Brooklyn.
The tunnel VIII be 10 the shape Of a
crescent. with Sia per cent dip on
either side. The trains will De started
by electricity but the power WIN be
shut off when the gravity OF the grade
exceeds itself and the trains win shoot
down acquiring a velocity OF O mile a
minute al the lowest portion Of the tun-
nell In the middle Of the river and with
enough momentum TO climb the grade
on the other side
The road viii be equipped with cleo
trical brakes. so that in case Of an ac-
cident az any point on one track the
train behind win be automatically stop
ped. Trains WIN start from both sides
Of the river simultaneously
This VIII be- the only gravity tunnel
road IN the world