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Newport daily independent., 1904-06-28

NIL anu MI a. blIoDll . Oai4Sl4A : school at the opera house tonight.
 Mrs. A. V. Hamilton of Fort Smith, who is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Nettie Hines, is quite i'll with malarial fever. - Pine Bluff Citizen-Democrat.
 Next Monday is the glorious Fourth, and 1. D. Price has a complete line of fire works, flags, bunting and all kinds of decorat- ing and celebrating material. 5
 Dr. c, R. Bowles of California, after a visit to Auvergne, came up Tuesday, morning and is the guest of R. id. Laird. He is an old resident of Jackson county.
 Dr. E. w. Johnson, Ms. Mag gie Johnson and daughters, Misses Laura and Mildred, came up from Weldon Monday and left that night for the Worlds Fair.
 Miss La Rose Bosley, who has been studying at the Chicago conservatory the past year, has returned home. Miss Bosley is an accomplished violinist. Ark ansas Democrat.
 Chas. w. Wahlquist and bride returned Monday from a bridal trip to Mobile, Ala., and were rendered a reception and sere- made at the home of the brides parents Monday evening.
 Claude Clark returned to Jonesboro Tuesday morning, after spending Sunday in the city. He has recently accepted position with the Singer Sew ing Machine Company at that place.
 Arthur, Ernest and Robert Neill, brothers of Mrs. s. R. Phillips, and sister, Miss Esther Neill, Miss Mabel Padgett and w. H. Byers came down from Batesville Monday night with the remains of little Sammie Phillips.
 We hear it reported that one of our most handsome and esti- mable young ladies has dropped onto a scheme whereby she now enjoys the pleasant companion ship of one, of our fastidious young men, who is so very bash ful, on the boat excursions.
 Miss Lotta Campbell, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. B. w. Stainback, returned Monday afternoon to her home in Little Rock. Her stay was enlivened with a number of complimentary social events and she leaves be- hind an increased number of Newport friends.
 Auction Sale-A number of good secondhand sewing ma chimes will be sold for cash to the highest bidder, on Saturday, July 2, 1904. The sale will be held at the corner of Hazel and Front street, at ? o'clock pm. This will be a chance to get a good machine for little money. Frank w. Lynn.
 The funeral of the late little Sammie Phillips took place at the family residence Tuesday morn ing and was largely attended by the friends eff the family. Many beautiful floral pieces were sent by those who had learned to love this little babe. The music in charge of Mrs. c. A. Hillhouse was very appropriate and sweetly rendered by those who assisted.
 Sheriff Morgan arrested an at tachee of the show which came to town Friday who he is sure is wanted in Des Moines, Iowa. The party wanted is charged with the crime of rape. Mr. Nor gan had received a photograph o,ol a on,,,,>1n+D ,>r,,,&oL l1co~.;,>
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-28

!.sick Tuesday. N
 Look oct for Wolff Gold mans July Clearing Sale.
 Dr. G. D. Clements of Au- yergne was in the city Tuesday. Join the dancing school at opera house tonight.
 Join the dancing school at opera house tonight.
 Join the dancing school at opera house tonight.
 I. D. Price for tissue papers, both plain and crepe, in all col ors. 47btf
 Trainmaster Abrams came up Tuesday morning from Little Rock.
 Wm. Rutherford came down from Batesville Tuesday on busi- ness.
 Go to I. D. Price for fire works and decorating material for the 4th of July. 53-1w Mrs. R. w. Anderson of Jack sonport was shopping in the city Tuesday.
 Little Miss Doris Carpenter went to Sulphur Rock Tuesday to visit her aunt.
 Learn all the new dances at MT. and Mrs. Gibson's school at opera house tonight.
 Mrs. John w. Wallace will en- certain the Round Dozen club Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss Myrla Gravett came down from Newark Monday night for a few days visit to friends.
 Misses Hannah and Clara Meyer left Tuesday noon for two weeks visit to St. Louis.
 Mrs. E. Johnson will enter tain the ladies of the Maccabees Wednesday evening at 8 p. m.
 Earl Mcdonald came down Monday night from Batesville on visit to his brother Ernest.
 The Holy Communion will be celebrated Wednesday, the 29th, at St. Pauls church at 10 clock. Ironbrew and "Affricolor" de- livered anywhere in city; 75c case. Diamond c Bottling Works. Saturday, July End, is the last day of the great dump sale at Chas. Meyers Great Bargain Store. 54b6t
 I. D. Price for base ball SUD- plies, balls, bats, masks, mitts, gloves, heel and toe plates, et- cetera. 47btf
 Mrs. Mary Medley arrived Sur- day from Sulphur Springs, Tex. on visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. K. Mayhan.
 Mrs. J. P. Randolph of Austin, Texas, came Monday to visit the families of her brothers, Wm. and R. B. Hooker.
 Eugene Hirsch and little sister Bertha left Monday night for a few weeks visit to the family of Jake Goldman in St. Louis.
 All young ladies who can dance are cordially invited to attend Mir. and Mrs. Gibson's dancing school at the opera house tonight.
 Come in hurry; only a few days longer to get the gooC things at the great dump sale Saturday, July End, is the last day. 54b6t
 Miss Josephine Phillips eX poets to leave Wednesday fol Charlottesville and Memphis tC be absent the remainder of the summer.
 Roy Wal 2 left on the Bates vile train 1& Psday morning fol Mountain Home, where he vii spend the summer with relatives
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-28
AWAY FOR THE

The mountains, seaside or springs of California bring hap piness to everybody. The Yo- semitic valley, the big trees, boat ing, fishing, golfng, every day in the year. Most delightful climate in the world. The Union Pacific is the best line. Makes quickest time. Ticket office 9O3 Olive street, St. Louis. W8-2t
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-28

Die stamped papeteries in bonds and linens for sale by 1. D. Price. 1btf
 A. Mortensen has moved his cleaning and pressing shop to the newly remodeled building 0ppo- site city jail. s6dtf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
VERMONT'S NEW GOVERNOR
He Was Born and Reared on a Farm
and Is Still Engaged in
Rural Pursuits.
Walden Cvt.) Special,

Charles J. Bell, who was elected gov
ernor OF Vermont recently, is typical
American. He was born on farm, was
raised on the farm and will continue
to devote much time to his farm
ing, though chosen to the highest pc
sition in the gift of the people of his
home state.
Mr.. Bells farm is located just out of
Walden. 1t was there he was born. in
1S45, and it is there he still lives. His
early education was that of the usual
farm boy, but it was interrupted by the
breaking out of the civil war, in which
he enlisted serving both in the in
fantry and cavalry. After his return TO
the farm he began a system of self
education, and interested himself very
much in the success of the fellow-farm-
ers of his state. This led him into pol
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
DIED FROM DRoPSY.
Mother of Mrs. Helen Weaver, Near
This City, Died at Middleburg.

Mrs. Eva Shellito died at her home
at Middleburg, Md, on Sunday after
noon after an illness of nearly year
Of dropsy. aged about rs wears. She
was native Of Washington county,
Nd. aud resided at MiddlebGrg nearly
all her life. She was a member of
the Luthern church. Surviving are
one sou, d. l.. Binkle, of Middleburg,
aud two daughters. Mrs. Helen
Weaver. near this city and Mrs.
Risner, of Illinois. The funeral &C.
CARED Tuesday afternoon at 80
from the late home. Interment was
in the Reformed grave ward.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
PLENTY OF CHESTNUTS.
Frost Will Ripen Them Within
Week or Two.

One of the most pleasant outdoor
is the gathering of chesnuts. and little
parties are already in the woods, al
though it is as yet too soon. 1t would
be wiser TO wait for week or two,
when the nuts will be quite ripe.
Gathered now, they show the signs of
immaturity-tl shells instead of be-
ing brown, have whitish appearance,
and the meat, which should be sweet
and delicate in flavor. has mtalv
nd starchy taste. Within a fortnight,
however, if the inpatient people will
wait, aided ty frost, the green burr
and its brown contents will be in per-
feet condition
The mountains west of here are a
favorite chestnutting ground. So
rich is the Geld that there is little 10
do but reap and at the end of tho
afternoons quest the seekers come
back laden.
This, however, may not be the case
the present season, as DY all acVouh's
the crop is not likely to be so large
as usual In the early spring the
omens were good, as the blossoms
were plentiful. but there must be a
warm summer tor the ehestnuts, and
the summer just departed was cool,
aud toward the close came the long
drought. which also is unfavorahle for
the nuts. The recent heavy storm
likewise damaged the branches and
blew thousands of burrs from the
trees before the nuts we're ripe. Ii
NAV be, nevertheless, that the crop
will.prove larger than the dealers have
looked for. The early scarcity has
made prices high. bat thew are GER
tain to decline. however, as the season
advances.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
FIX ELECTION PRECINCTS.
II EI,G EsvILLE DISTRICT Will RE
MAN AS 1T NOW Is.
County Court Appoints Democrats aud
Republicans TO Take charge of
Voting Places.

The members of the Berkeley Comfy
court have decided to restore the old
stains of the election precincts IN the
Hedgesville district in accordance
with the objection submitted in'writ-
ing by Attorney H. Ii. Emmert, act
ing for the republican committees Of
this county, and that matter is now
considered settled. 1t will be remem-
bered that the County court some time
ago changed the votirg place in one
OF the precincts from Allensyille to
Dry Run. thereby raising storm Of
protest from many voters who would
have been compelled to travel dis
lance of about five miles TO get to the
new voting place. Manv of the voters
in the Hedgesyille district wanted an
additional precinct. and were not
satisfied with the arrangement Of the
court in removing the voting place so
far from their homes, although others
were, of course, pleased that il should
be removed to a point nearer to them.
1t was pointed out that the action
Of the court was Illegal, in that
sufficient notice bad not been given.
The court therefore decided 10 allow
the precincts to remain as they bad
been previous to the change.
At Tuesday afternoons session the
several road superintendent reported
to the county the condition of the
roads in their various precincts and
the work done in same.
The commissioners of election for
the respective precincts in Berkeley
county for the coming election were
appointed Tuesday evening. The
commissioners were selected from the
two political parties casting the high.
est number of votes in the several
magisterial Districts at the last elect
ion and not more than two of one
party are at the same precinct. The
commissioners were selected from lists
presented by the chairman OF the
democratic and republican county
executive committees.
A number of erroneous assessments
against resindents OF Berkeley county
were corrected,
Tie greater part of Thursday session
was taken up by the paying of num-
Der of accounts against the county
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08

spend the next four months in the Kings
county penitentiary for Incorporating.
Sergt. Kelly was alone in the New
Rochelle police station at midnight
when a telephone message came in from
Main street restaurant stating that
woman had been taken i'll and was
dying. Kelly sent in call for the am
bulance, and then hurried down to the
restaurant. When he arrived Becker,
in an unconscious state, was at a table,
resting his head on his hands. Kelly
removed the supposed woman's veil and
hat, and in doing so he also took off
a wig. With the veil and wig off, the
sergeant detected that the masqueraded
woman had strong beard
Come with me-" said Sergt. Kelly,
who escorted the female impersonator
to the station house.
When arraigned before Judge Van
Auken, in the court Of special ses-
sions, Becker said that he lived in East
Fiftieth street, New York. Upon be-
ing asked what he had to say for him
self. he made the following explana-
ton:
when | was young man had a
tenor voice. and used to sing in the
choir. The boys used to poke fun az
me on account Of my voice, ard made
life almost unbearable Wherever
went the boys weed to call me girls
names. l Couldn't stand it any longer,
so | decided to dress as q woman. and
pass as such That was 20 years
ago Since then ! rave been known as
Emma Becker Eighteen years ago
worked for President Roosevelts fam
lily. l was employed as female cook,
and worked for them for year with
out being detected"
Becker said that he worked for a
number of prominent New York fam
lilies, and always successfully passed
himself off as a woman. He pleaded
with Judge Van Auken for permission
to return to New York.
When arrested Becker wore a black
Goth skirt and waist, a black straw
haC fastened down with a black veil
and black gloves. He also had on pair
al women's shoes. According to the
prisoners story, he always wore the
same garb.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08

raphers in the field. 1t made good prog
ress for a short time, and then there
arose internal dissension, which re-
suited in the organization of the other
order in Pittsburg, in December 1902
Both unions claimed to be the regu-
lar organization. but the latter was rec
ognized by the American Federation of
Labor and granted a charter. The A.
F. of l.. recommended, however, that
both bodies should unite, and a confer
enee was held between the officers of
each at Washington, and the present
organization was formed. with about
5000 members. 1t at once secured a
charter from the A. f. of L. under the
new name. and campaign of organiza-
ton was started. At the present time
there are 81 local unions in as many
cities affiliated, and the membership is
close to 10000. s. ]. Small is presi-
dent of the union, and was formerly an
Associated Press operator at Seattle,
Wash. Wesley Russell is secretary
treasurer, and is Chicagoan. He was
formerly employed by the Western
Union Telegraph company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
FOUND DEAD IN HIS BUGGY
Mr. j. William Gray Expired Sud-
denly During the Night
HAD BEEN ILL FOR FEW DAYS
Left Marlinsbutg For His Home Yesterday
But Died Before Reaching
His Destination.

Mr.. J. William GRAY, well-known
farmer of the Gerrardstown district
and a brohtsr-iu-law Of United States
Fish Commissioner Bowers, OF this
city. was found dead in his buggy at
the entrance TO the bsrnyard on his
farm, ore mile from Inwood. at an
early hour Thursday morning by some
workmen employed on the place. A
physiciaD was hastily sonmmoned,
but life had been extinct for several
hours
1t is supposed that Mr.. Gray's death
was due to congestion OF the lungs.
which reached an acute stage while
he was on his way home from Martins
burg Wednesday night, aud that death
was verv sudden. He had been i'll for
several DAYS, and Wednesday visited a
physician for treatment, but no pre-
monition of his sudden end was felt
by either himself or his relatives. Mr.
Gray was in this city Wednesday eye-
ming, and left here in his buggy for
home shortly after 8 O'Clock. and
the news of his sudden death was
received with surprise and regret here
Thursday morning. His remains ere
conveyed to his home in Gerrards.
town and prepared for burial.
Mr., Gray was member Of a promi-
nent Berkeley county family. and was
born aud reared in the Gerrardstown
district. He was engaged in farming
nearly all his life, and was we'll
known throughout the county. He
operated splendid farm near Inwood.
and was considered a successful and
practical agiiculturist. He was aged
SO wears. and was married, mis- wife
having been Miss Hattie Wilson, of
Hedgesville. He tad no children.
Surviving are his widow and the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: John ID.
Gray, of this county; Mrs. George
M. Bowers, of this citv, and Misses
Ida and Emma Grav. of Gerrards-
town.
The funeral will be held from his
late home in Gerrardstown on Satur-
day morning at 10 O'Clock The SER
vices will be conducted nv DIR. III. M.
White, of Kearnstown, and lnterment
will be made in the Presbyterian
cemetery at Gerrardstown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08

Incipient consumption is cured by
Foley's Honey and Tar, but we do not
hold out false hopes to consumptives by
claiming that it will cure this dread di-
sease in the advanced stages; but if the
lungs are not too far gone Foley's Honey
and Tar will effect cure. as it stops the
racking cough and soothes the inhamed
air passages giving them a chance to heal,
and even in the advanced stages 1T al
ways gives comfort and relief. A. A
Herren, of Finch, Ark, writes: Foley
Honey and Tar is the best preparation
for coughs and lung trouble. know
that ii has cured consumption in the fl st
stages" Sold by all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
Extra Trains.
l0-G-3t.

Special attention is called to the
extra trains advertised by the Cumber-
land Valley railroad, returning from
Hagerstown during the fair next week.
On Wednesday 18th late train re-
turning leaves Hagerstown IL O'Clock
p. NJ. this is to accommodate those
attending the Horse Show which is a
special attraction this year. and takes
place at right
On Thursday 18th special train
leaves Hagerstown at p. m. ONLY
the regular trains going which leave
Martinshurg at s 10 a. m. 2:47 and
.7:l4.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08

Of Vermont)
tiles, and he was elected to the legisla-
ture of his state in 1882, and in 1894 to
the state senate.
He was one Of the railroad commits
sioners of his state in 1895 and 1896, and
member of the state board of agri-
culture from 1897 up to the present time,
and for number of years was secretary
of the board. At the organization Of
the state grange in 1872 he was elected
treasurer, which position he held for
% years, until he was elected master.
which Office he has held for ten year
during which time, mainly through his
personal efforts, the order has twice
doubled.
Mr. Bells farm is on the hills Of Gale
donia county, and its products are nlar,le
sugar, potatoes and hay, as well as dairy
ing and sheep husbandry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
MAN PASSED AS A WOMAN
For Twenty Years Christian Becker
Wore Female Garb and Was
Employed as Domestic.
Maunt vernon lN. e sreeIal.

For 20 years Christian Becker. said to
be known to President Roosevelt and
other noted people in the United States
as Emma Becker, cook, masqueraded
a. woman He was employed as fe-
male cook in many of New York s rich
families, and although he came ia con
tact with corps Of female servants, his
disguise was never detected Had it
not been that Becker wsv taken i'll in a
New Rochelle restaurant and the police
we're called in to assist him to the hos
pital, he probably would have gone
through life undetected AS it Is, he will
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
UNION OF TELEcRAPHERs.
Although Comparatively Young Or
ganization 1t Already Has
Membership Of 5000.
Chicago Special.

The Commercial Telegraphers' Union
Of America, which has removed its
headquarters TO Chicago during the
past month, was organized at Washing
ton, d. c., in March, 1903, It was formed
through an amalgamaticn Of the In
ternational Union OF Commercial Teleg-
raphers and the Order Of Commercial
photographers, Two rival bodies. which
had been in the field for about six
months before the consolidation took
place.
The international union was formed
in Chicago. in June. 1902. and was the
first organization Of commercial teleg-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
BEAUTIFUL COAT OF ARMS.
Judge Parker's Emblem of Heraldry
Is Very Pretty, But He Makes
No Use of 1t.
Esopus IN. " Special.

Three stays and chevron, charged
with trefoil slipped, forms the coat-of-
arms of the house of Parker, of which
the democratic candidate for the presi-
dency is a direct descendant. For many
generations the Parkers have been resi-
dents of Massachusetts. The judge
makes no use of the beautiful coat-of-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
Delightful Weather at Worlds Fair


Thousands are taking advantage
of the delightful weather to visit the
worlds fair at st. Louis, which is
now at its best.
The excellent through yestibuled
trains of the Baltimore q Ohio rail-
road, with Drawing Room Sleeper
and superb Dining Car Service, BASS
ing over the most picturesque route in
America. makes the trip pleasure
rather than one to be dreaded Broad
vestibuled coaches with comfortable
seats and sanitary ventilation are pro-
vided for the cheap coach excursions
which are run every Wednesday.
l0-G-3t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Men Selected to Operate Cumberland
Valley Railroad Co.

The seventeenth annual elet ton of
the Cumberland Valley railroad Co. q.
was held Monday and resulted in the
election of Col. Thomas b. Kennedy
as president and these directors
Thomas b. Kennedy, John Stewart,
Chambersburg A. ]. Cassatt, John
P. GceeD, Philadelphia: Edward b.
Watts. Ca1isle; M. q. Kennedy.
Chambersburg Spencer G. Gilbert,
Harrisburg; Samuel Rea, Philadel
phia; George H Stewart. Shippens-
burg; Charles +. PuRh. Philadelphia
n. Parker Shortlidge, Wynnewood.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08

IT'S Nery TfetIy, But Democratlc Candl-
date Never Uses IT.
rms. 1t is not to be found upon his
arriage, saddle or stationery. The fact
hat he possessed one was brought out
By Miss Gertrude Parker, of Brooklyn,
who wrote letter to the judge, hop
Ing to trace connection between her
family and that of the nominee. She
described her family coat-of-arms, and
the description, Judge Parker replied
tailed with his emblem of heraldry.
Thus the young woman established a
family relationship.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08
Remarkable Lake in Lapland.

A lake has been discovered on Kildin
island Lapland, which contains fresh
water on the top and salt water on the
bottom The lake rises and falls with
the tide and is evidently connected with
the sea by an underground channel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08

different stores will never go there again They
are cheats They advertise soand-so, and when I
got there they didn't have it it wasn't nearly as
good as they said in the advertisement"
If pleased customer is the best of all advertise
ments, isn't displeased one the worst? How often
the opportunity comes to say: oh, wouldn't go
there again; why don't you go to Blanks?"
That comes from being humbugged-becauss
the merchant believed Barnum.
And Barnum himself didn't really humbug peo-
pie. His show Akm
!: =; :: {; Il &It
u
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fifty cents worth for half dollar. An occa-
sional woolly horse or white elephant, more
or less, didn't matter much. People went to
Barnum to- be amused and he amused them.
People go to the theatre, and if they are car
tears over he incidents thew are ahum-
plugged to be surc-they believe for the
time all the fiction of the play it is real to
them. But how much more would they be
humbugged if the play didn't seem real2 If
Barnum advertised a woolly horse and then
showed something which could by no pos
c, y Ia
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No. rs.

the remark
by p t. Barnum that the American people like be hunbugg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08

pie. His show
was really I" the
re t. It on
EARTH" and real
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-08

~A "NS4"' "'"" ~ hepit
wrong. He's dead anyway And buried
Cofwight Charl dustin Bates. Ne7v York