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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-05-19
Letter from President.

Letter from President.
Mrs. Abbie Louise Beaumont, who ID
100 years Of age and an inmate Of the
home for the aged in Des Moines, made
with her own hands bouquet of red
carnations and presented them to Pres
ident Roosevelt on his recent visit to
the city. She is now in receipt Of q
letter from him expressing his thanks
aged "a lady is abils u read without her
glasses. She takes great pride id II.
An effort was made TO have the presf-
dent stop at the home for the aged and
shake hands with all Of the inmateb,
but the time was not .9o sufficient.
FeAF book Issued,
The annual year book Of the state
agricultural department has just been
issued, and will be sent to farmers who
make application for it to Secretary
John Simpson, OF the department,
Portraits Of w. M. Beardshear and j.
G. Fraiser adorn the book, which is
764 pages big. It is filled with the re-
ports OF the meetings Of the state as
sociations Of dairymen, the farmers'in.
stitutes, etc. Articles on topics con.
nected'with the farm arealso inclueded
in the volume. written by authori-
ties.
CoMectlng Fees.
The secretary OF state is now en-
gagged in collecting a fve-dollar fee
from 1000 notaries public in Iowa,
This fee is due every three years, and
this is the second time that it has been
collected; formerly the fee was nom.
inal. The number of notaries is in.
creasing. The commissions all expire
ON July 4, and the secretary Of state
expects at least $500 renewals befpgf
Damage to Frult.
The state horticultural department
estimates the damage done to fruitir
Iowa by the recent cold spell at ter
per cent. Cherries ana plums were in.
jured severely. President WraYF, ed
the society, said that the da mage would
amount to 40 or so per cent. in the case
of cherries. Small fruits, such as
4 raspberries and things of thatreQrt
were not at all injured.
LEON BROWN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-15
Beware Ct ointments for Ca tarrh
that Contains Mercury

As mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces,
such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputs-
bic physicians, as the damage they
will do is tenfold to othe good ycu can
possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Care, manufactured By F. J.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, O, contains
nc mercury, and is taken Internally
acting directly upon tee blood and
mucous surfaces CT tie system. In
buying Halls C4tarrh Cure be cure
you get the genuine. L is taken in-
ternalIy, ard made in Toledo, Ohio,
by T. J. Cheney & CO. Testimonials
free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 15c per
bottle. Halls Family Pills arc tie
best.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-15
Favors Closer Relations.

At q luncheon given the officers of
the American squadron in London,
on the 9th, King Edward made a
speech, in the the course CT which be
declared himself in favor of closer
relations between the United States
and Great Britain.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-15

exposure to the weather, during the |
time the same may be in his posses
sior; and he shall, on the first Tues
day Of February, annually, return
the same to the said Township Board |
of Commissioners. The amount for
which overseer may be liable for
such improper use or neglect may be
recovered by action in the name Of
the Township Board of Commission
ers, and any person using the ploughs,
scrapers or other tools furnished by
the County Board of oCommission-
ers, for other purposes than the pur-
pose for which the same were furn-
ished, shall be fined not more than
fifty dollars ror less than five dollars,
or Imprisonment not less than ten
nor more than thirty days.
Sec. Is. The County Board of
Commissioners in the several coun-
ties may, in their discretion, employ
or hire, aud employ overseers and
laborers upon the public highways,
under the control of overseers, at
such compensation as t.-a Board may
determine. Commutation taxes and
such other funds as mcy be spplica-
bic to highways, may be used in pay
ment for such work.
Sec: 19 Each and every overseer
who shall neglect orrefuse to perform
the several duties enjoined on him
by this chapter, or who shall. under
any pretense whatever, give or sign
any receipt or certificate purporting
to be a receipt or certificate for labor
in work performed, or money paid,
unless the labor shall have been per-
formed or money paid prior to the
giving or signing of such receipt or
certificate, shall forfeit for every such
offence not less than ten dollars, nor
more than fifty dollars, to be recov-
cred by an action before any Magis-
trate of the county having jurisdic-
tion: snd it is hereby made the duty
of the Township Board of Commits
sioners to prosecute all ofenses against
the provisions of this section: Pro.
vided, That if any overseer conceives
himself eggrieved by the judgment
of such Magistrate. he may, on Civ
ing sufficient security, in double the
sum of the judgment found against
him by the party offended, to said
Magistrate for the payment of the
cost, appeal to the Court Of CON-
mon Pleas, which shall make such
order therein as to it may appear
just and reasonable.
Sec. 2O.. It shall be unlawful for
any overseer to perform or cause Ia
bor to be performed on any road not
regularly laid cut and established by
law.
Sec. 81. Any time during the year,
when any public highway shall be
obstructed, it shall be the duty of
the overseer CT the district in which
the same may be, forthwith to cause
such obstruction to be removed for
which purpose he shall immediately
order out such persons liable to do
work upon the public highways of
his road district as he may deem
necessary to remove said obstruc-
tions. If the person or persons thus
called out shall have performed the
Continued on Fourth Page.)
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-15

directing the way and distance to the
town or towns, or public place or
places, situated on each road respect
lively.
Sec. II. The County Board Of
Commissioners are authorized to
furnish signboards, plougha, scrapers
or other tools for the use of the sew.
raj districts. at their discretion, to
be paid for out of any moneys in the
county treasury not otherwise sppro-
priated; and in those counties where
Township Boards Of Commissioners
exists, to turn the same over to the
Chairman of the Township Boards
of Commissioners, and take his re-
ceipt therefor. The Township Board
of Commissioners shall take receipt
from each overseer for such imple-
ments as they may deliver to him,
showing the number, kind and COZ
dition thereof; and such overseer
shall be liable for any injury or dam
age that may result to such imple-
ments, or to any Of them, by i'm
proper use thereof, or by unnecessary
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-31
WHO WILL WIN OUT?
QUESTION THAT ~ ON THE LIPS or
EVERY wAsaaNGToSrAN.
Intense Rivalry Between the People OF
Tacoma and Seattle over Fight
for Senatorial Toga.

| The "stevedore candidate" Edward
Is Hamilton. OF Tacoma, Wash, Is the
aost interesting figure in the approach
ing campaign for the honor OF represent
ing the state CT Washington in the Unit
ed states senate Hamilton, natural
| political leader. a man of long expert
snce in the art OF whipping his follow
FRS into line, has long been considered
q probable successor of Senator Addison
| O. Foster. The expiration of Fosters
term is drawing near. and in the face OF
considerable opposition, the genial SEN
ator is asking mis- constituents for re-
election Ara now Hamilton, the steve
dore boss. although long a stanch
supporter CT the incumbent. has come
forward viii public announcement
Of his candidacy.
The Chicago Record Herald says that
the campaign is more than a personal
contest between Foster and Hamilton.
1t is a strife between cities, for Seattle
and Tacoma are and always have been
keen rivals for this honor. Foster Is
Tacomas man, and "Stevedore" Hamil-
ton mapped ont the campaign which
won him the Office. Seattle already has
candidate in the field--Sam'uel Piles.
a clever corporation lawyer. The nat
ural result of Hamilton's intrusion OF
his personality into the fight will be to
split the strength OF the Tacoma clans
and to transform what had been an ''old
guard" of political power into two bicl-
ering groups of partisans.
The rivalry, industrial and political.
between two young, virile. growing
cities of the west far surpasses the trivi-
nl exchanges of pleasantries in which
eastern municipalities indulge. Ia
coma's dilemma. with two strong can
didates in the field. to oppose to the weld
ed attack of the Seattle cohorts. is there
fore causing dis,nay in the hearts Of
the politicians of the former city.
The opposition to Senator Foster.
which has arisen this summer. is due
to a feeling that he lacks backbone"
Fosters smiling face and CHEEKY laugh
have won him host of friends, even his
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-31


Washington STATED
political enemies, but there Is senti-
ment. which is daily gathering strength
that Washington needs fighter II the
chamber. The state wants money for
harhor improvements, federal bulldogs,
lighthouses, land surveys and hundred
other things, and it also wants man
in the senate who will work until he
gets the appropriations. Fer this rea-
son the aggressive stevedore" Is more
popular in the Tacoma ranks than the
sociable Foster.
Hamilton has been a member Of the
state senate for three sessions. lie
knows men, has genius for planning
campaigns. is a man who does things,
and does them thoroughly Never be-
fore has Tacoma and Pierce county had
political leader like him. He con-
tributed more than any other one man
to the election Of Foster in the last sem
atorial campaign. He outlined the fight
which won friends for Foster, while the
John l.. Wilson and Levi Ankeny fac
lions were in deadlock, and carried his
man through to victory.
Hamilton's fighting qualities made
him the leader Of the railroads in their
struggle during the last two sessions to
prevent the passage of a bill creating a
state railroad commission. AS chair
man of the appropriations committee
he introduced New York methods into
the legislature, with the result that no
appropriation bill can be attached to an
other measure, however meritorious,
thereby placing each measure upon it's
merits.
He was born in Brooklyn in July,
1865. and was graduated from the West
chester County institute, OF Peekskill,
in 1882. Six years later he moved to
this state and opened a real estate Of
fee at Port Townsend. In October. 1883,
he entered the employ OF the Puget Sound
stevedore company as bookkeeper,
afterward becoming manager. Soon
afterward he became a member Of the
firm Of McCabe & Hamilton. which now
does 80 per cent. Of the steyedoring work
on Puget sound. The firm uses electric
conveyors of its own invention, which
have contributed largely toward max
ing Tacoma the port where heavy cargo
inward and outward, Is handled. at less
cost per ton than in any other port in
the world. ifamilJon's political expert.
cnco began ia Men YORK. waera Tor forr
wcass he res a,stans tn Cen II ~
gu e7 HoNp es the BAD Eatle d
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-31
PRETTY home WEDDING
OCCu ;sRED 6r HONE Of mR. JACK
FREEZE THURSDAY EVENING.
Miss Susie C. Freeze Married TO MIR. j. N
Clark Ce remony Performed by
Rev. @. ID. Harris

very pretty home wedding occur.
ed last Thursday at 80 at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson Freeze near
the Brooklyn Brass Works. when their
daughter, Miss Susie Catharine
Freeze, was married to Mr.. Johna-
than N. Clark. well-known Young
resident of this city. The house was
tastefully decorated with cut flowers
and potted plants for the occasion.
The contracting parties entered the
parlor from the hall way, and were
met at the center of the room by
Rev. G. d. Harris, pastor of Trim
ity Methodist Episcopal church, who
performed the ceremony. There were
no attendants. The ceremony was
performed in the presence of large
number of friends and relatives of
the contracting parties. After the
ceremony delightful refreshments
were served.
Mr.. Clark is employed in the Shen-
andoah Pants company's works as
a presser, and it was there he became
acquainted with Miss Freeze. There
was a slight vein of romance running
through their friendship, which end
ed in their marriage.
They were the recipients Of MANY
beautiful and useful presents, as both
were very popular in this city. They
left Saturday Oct "a on bridal tour
to Virginia, the birthplace of the
groom, where they will spend some
time, when they return they will reside
in this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-31
MARYLAND SYNOD ADJ0URNS.
WILL MEET IN MARTINsBuRG IN
OCTOBER NEXT YEAR
Minister Disposed for Conduct I'm
becoming Clergy
Here Next Year.

The Maryland Lutheran synod, in
session since Thursday evening last at
Williamsport, adjourned last night to
meet October 20. next year, in Martins
burg. Cumberland was Martinsburg' 4
only competitors for next years ses-
sion. Each extended a written invi-
tation to the synod, and number OF
ministers spoke in favor Of each city.
Nearly the whole Of Monday after
noon's session was taken up by the
charges of financial irregularities pre-
ferred against Rev. l.. M. Moot. a
former pastor Of st. Paul's church,
Washingte n. 1t was charged that lac
borrowed monev to deal in margins on
stock II was decided that he should
be suspended from ministerial duties
until he has made full restitution to
his creditors. ara that he should be
publicly censured by the synod. Mr..
Moot said that lie hoped to be able 10
pay all his indebtedness, and to come
back again to the Maryland synod.
A resolution was passed referring
the matter of the revised constitution
for further consideration at the next
meeting of the synod.
The congregation of the Church Of
Peace Of Baltimore, protested against
being changed from a German TO al
English church.
MEETINGS HERE NEXT YEAR.
La addition to the Maryland synod
OF the Lutheran church. three other
churcnes will meet in Martinsburn
during the coming year. The district
meeting Of the Winchester presbytery
will be held here, as will the district
conference OF the United Brethren
church and the Chassis Of the Reformed
church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-31
DRIVEN TO DEATH.
LIvERYMAN KoGLEsCHATZL oosFs
A VALUABLE HORSE.
was Hired for Few Hours, but Was
Driven to Hagerstown-Case Vas
Compromised Monday.

Mr.. Adolph Koglescbatz. the
Queer street livervmau, returned to
this city. Monday after spending the
day in Hagerstown, where he went to
enter legal proceedings against Robert
Smith ard William Allen, for over
driving his horse, which caused The
death of the animal. He consulted
Justice Hoffman, Hagerstown, but as
the evidence was insufficient no
warrant was issued. Smith however
was found, and after the officer ac-
quainted him with the charge. he
compromised with Mr.. Koglescbatz.
Mr.. Kogleschatz received about the
market value of the animal, but moth
ing like its worth him, as it was one
of his best livery horses.
Both Smith and Allen were formerly
of this city. but they are now employ
ed in Baltimore. Allen had left Hag-
erstowp, while Smith was there cele-
brating. They hired the team here on
Friday about O'Clock for few hours
with the understanding that they were
not to 90 out nf town. After the team
did not return within the limited
time, Mr.. Kogleschatz began search.
which resulted in him learning that
they had started for Hagerstown.
About 8 O'Clock Sunday morning he
receive message by phone from
Smith Bros livery, stating that the
team had been brought there Saturday
night. At II O'Clock SUNDAY night be
received another message saying that
the horse was dead.
The horse had been driven Friday,
SATURDAY. and also during Sunday. On
Sunday it was driven to Sharpsburg.
and ut all times was driven as though
it was in race When it was taken
TO the stable Sunday night it was tax.
en- sick and died few hours after.
A number had seen the team aud the
manner in which it was driven, but
they refused to give evidence before
the Squire.
MIR. Kogleschatz is glad that he was
able to compromise the case although
the hire of the team has not been
paid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-31
HELD FOR CIRCUIT COURT.
C. A. sHARFF GIVEN A PRELIMT-
NARY HEARING FRIDAY.
Evidence showed That he Extorted
the Money BY Means of
Threats.

G. A. Scharff, who was arrested on
last THURS nv by Constable Lemen on
the charge of extorting 800 from
Clay Basore. was given q hearing Fri
gay before Justice Roberts. The
trial commenced at 10'clock and con-
sumed nearly the entire day, 10 not
being concluded until O'Clock. The
number of witnesses was large but
they were unlettered ard il took con.
siderable time before the evidence
could be extracted from them From
this evidence, Schartf was held for
meeting of the grand jury sitting at
the regular term of Circuit court in
January. He was held under bond
of $500 for his appearance, which was
given.
When Basore was put on the stand he
admitted of taking the bark, as he
had done to Scharff when asked if
he knew who had taken the bark. but
said that it was through mistake, as
it was located near that which he
was hauling He said that at first
$500 was demanded of him, and that
Scharff had threatened to have him
sent to the penitentiary. but at last
accepted 500, all the money be po-
sessed. He said that he was scared
by the threat. and not knnowipg the
law thought that he might he arrest
ed. Schraff in his testimony admit
ted of taking the money but said
that it was for the bark which he
said had been stolen. He also admit
ted of telling Basore that he was COM
ingto this city and have something done
in the matter There was nothing
shown in the evidence that Basore
was III the habit of stealing, but on
the ether hand it was shown that he
was hard working Young man.
The oceurance caused no little con-
Germ among the residents of the com.
munity in which the two men resid-
ed, and there were about 20 noun
taineers present at the trial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-31
DEATH WAS VERY SUDDEN
Mrs. Mary Y. Ropp Succumbs 10
an Attack Of Heart Failure.
HAD BEEN SICK ONE WEEK
Was Great Shock 10 the family, as Death
Was Not Expected Funeral Took
Place Sunday at 2 O'Clock.

Mrs. Mary V, Ropp. wife OF Mr..
Daniel II. Ropp. the well.known
thrashiug machine man. died Fri
day at neon at her home, si6 South
Raleigh street of heart failure.
Her Adcath was very unexpected and
was great shock 10 her friends. She
was SO wears of age.
Mrs. Ropp was formerly Miss Mary
Smith, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith, of Hedgesvllo district. this
county. She was born at the old
Smith homestead on the Hedoesville
road, and has spent her entire life in
this county. She was married to
MIR. Ropp in 1870, aud their 50 years
of married life has been a happy one.
unmarried in every way.
She was taken sick about one mouth
ago, which was caused bv gathering
of the breast, which later developed
into an abcess, and which has caused
her untold pain, Since that time she
had been under the care of physi-
clan. who with the family did every
thing in their power for her comfort.
She had been confined to her bed for
the past week, and although knew
she was suffering greatly. none
thought that it would prove fatal.
Heart failure accompanied the abcess
and the two combined caused her
death. She was highly respected by
wide circle -nf friends and will be
missed by all.
She is survived by a husband.
aud five children. three daughters,
Mrs. Jacob Hesse, Misses Mary Il.
and Martha " all of this CITY, and
two sons. George Ropo of this city
and Walter o. Ropp who is attcnd-
ing tho state university. Shs is also
survived by one brother, George
Smith. and one sister. Mrs. William
Rentch, OF this city.
The funeral occurred from the
house on South Raleigh street sun
dav afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Rev.
@. S 4. Trump, pastor of the Luther
an church, Of which the deceased
was lifelong member, will conduct
the services. interment was made
in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-31

Mi. W f. Mantz. of East King
street, this city received word Monday
night Of the deash of his father-in-
law, Mr.. William Cunningham. He
died at his home, near BOOKSTORE,
Nd. Monday afternoon. He was
about 60 years of age and hss been
sick for some time. He is survived
by widow aud six children. one
daughter aud fiys sons. The funeral
occurred at Boonsboro Wednesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-31
DAWSON IN WASHINGTON
Held a Conference With Senator
Scott Thursday.
SILENT ABOUT The INTERVIEW
But Declares He is Candidate For the
Nomination For Governor Cues
ton % The front.

Mr.. William M. o. Dawson, candi.
date for the republican nomination fol
governor of West Virginia, was III
Washington Yesterday. He held a con.
ference with Senator Scott as TO the
political conditions in this state.
Mr.. Dawson also held lengthy con-
versation with Gen. Edward o. Ruck.
ers. formerly ATTORNEY general of West
Virginia, who has been in Washing.
ton for some time past.
Mr., Dawson declined to divulge the
details of his conference with Senator
Scott. He stated, however, that
everything along political lines in
West Virginia was in formative con-
dition, and that the senatorial contest
between Senator Scott and Mr.. ]. A.
Caldwell is on.
Referring to the gubernatorial cam
paigh, Mr.. Dawson stated that he is q
candidate, and that "a candidate is
ilways hopeful of election. He fur
then stated that he had not been idle,
but had not been doing any booming
with brass band He is satisfied with
the outlook. and recognized the fact
that he has strong opponents in former
Congressman Charles P. Dorr and Mr..
Charles f. Teeter.
''rhe tax question:, said Mr.. Daw.
son, sis foremost in the minds of the
people of West Virginia at this time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-31

List OF omcers Elected for the. Ensulsg
Year.

At the sessions OF the Potomac synod
Of the Reformed church which adjourn
ed at Salisbury, N. O., Monday night
the following synodical officers were
elected for the coming year:
President. Rev. M. o. Noll, Of Car
Isle. Pa.
Vice President. Rev. S. II. Stein,
OF Merchandising Pa.
Corresponding Secretary, Rev. L. Il.
Coblentz, of Baltimore, Md.
Reading Clerk. Rev. Il. 0. H. Keen,
of Waynesboro, Pa.
Eyerette Pa. was selected as the
place of the next annual meeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-31
ENGINE DERAILED.

|The spreading of the rails, on the
|anch road Mt ths Baltimore and
hio leading to the Standard Lime
La Stone company's quarries south
this city, Tuesday morning abont Z
block. caused the derailing of yard
gine No 1885. The engine was
ipging oat a train of loaded cars,
| d was turning the carve at tho old
|,ttery. when the rails spread, derail-
* it, This is about tue 10th engine
' at has baen derailed at this point
d 1T is considered verv dangerous by
. trainmen.
The rigeers crew from this city
S called out and cleared up the
eck. Considerable damage was
to the tracks and also to the
Wine.
SCORES AGAINST WABASH.
lnother chapter in the strug gle be-
een the Baltimore and Ohio and Wa
sh railroad interests III West Vir-
lila was added Thursday, when
dge Mason granted the Baltimore
4 Ohio COMPANY tempo airy in
fiction. which restraints the Wa
ii from building a line on the east
Q of the Monongahela river at
irmont. The injunction will
We to hold mp the Wabash work
u at least two weeks.