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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
JUDGE H0KE A BUSY MAN
Brilliant United States Consul is
in Favor.
CANADIAN PAPER LAUDS HIM
Tells Of His Reception AMI Eaerainreit
Of Visitors From Uncle Sans


The Hantz, Nova Scotia. Journal OF
recent date contains the following
about Judge Hoke. which Will be Of
interest to his many friends in this
section.
Judge Hoke, and bis friends Mr.
and Mrs Charles H. Buxton. Of Falls
Church, Virginia, went to Parrsboro
Oh Saturday and returned on Monday
Mrs. Hoke ard son, Stanley, accom-
panied them. AT Kentyille on their
return they had TO remain some three
or four hours, during which time they
met with Judge Chapman, whose kind
ness to visitors is proyerbial. The
Judge showed them around the town,
and gave Judge Hoke and his friends
a good deal of interesting historical
data regarding the place, and pointed
out number of the prominent resi-
dences. They also visited the Nova
Scotia Carriage Co. IS fine factory. aud
the American visitors were mn b
pleased with the style. quality and
value Of the many carriages shown
them. Thew greatly enjoyed the SAL
to aud from Parrsboro in the speedy
steamer Prince Albert, feeling very
grateful to Judge Chapman for his
kind attention, and are delighted with
their visit to NOVA Scotia. which
they think compares favorably with
other sections of Canada they have
previously visited. Judge Hoke en-
braces every opportunity to enhance
the pleasure of oil United States visi-
tors to our town. who. generally de-
part feeling the better for having
met our genial United States consul. .
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
MAJ. eEN. yoN MEcKEL.

German Strategtst Who Was Tutor to
Japanese General Staff
Woerth. Later he became an instruc-
tor at the military school in Hanover.
In 1876 when he had attained the rank
of colonel he entered the general staff
of the German army. From 1858 he
was active as reorganizer of the Jap
anese army.
Nickel was a favorite pupil of
Moltke. Shortly before the death of
the great field marshal he assembled
the officers Of the great general staff
and said to them that the rivals of
Germany were fully equal to it in
equipment and bravery, but not in
leadership.
This is just what the Japanese de-
sired to learn-to direct and to lead
an army. No one was better suited
for this work than Gen. Nickel. Al
though he did not understand Japan
ese, and his words had to be trans
lated by an interpreter, he neverthe-
less was successful in imbuing the
Yankees of the orient" with Moltke's
great principles of strategy.
Almost all officers of the Japanese
army have sat at Meckel's feet, and the
excellent work of the japanese general
staff bears the traces of his instruc-
ton. He not only taught the Japanese
how to lead an army in war. but also
20 prepare it in time of peace.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
SOME FIVE rBEEs.

Mr.. Trip, representing the Gold
Nursery of Mason, w. Va, had on
exhibition at the Inwood fair some of
the finest trees ever exhibited in this
section, some of the trees can be seen
at Mr.. M. L. Dorns. the tailor. The
Gold Nurcery are thoroughly re-
sponsible and have a large nursery
and their tress are free from scale.
corn gall or any other disease. They
are prepared to name special prices
on car load lots for fall and spring
shipments. 1t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
INSTRUCTED BY A GERMAN
Gen. Nickel, Pupil Of hEoltke, Taug hi
Strategy 70 the Japanese
General STAFF.
Berlin Germany Special.

The London Times in recent Issue
calls attention to the fact that the
success OF the Japanese army IS due in
large measure to the splendid training
which was received under the direction
OF Prussian. Mai Gen. Nickel. He
IS a retired officer. Still living in Gross
Lichterfelde, suburb near Berlin.
Gen. Nickel was born March Is,
1872. entered the Prussian army in
1860. and served as lieutenant in the
German-Austrian war. He also par
ticipated In the German Franco war,
and was wounded at the battle OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
ESrERrAuNEp FRIENDS.

Miss Myrtle Entler entertained a
number of her friends at her home.
2l0 West Martin st. Tuesday, even
ing. The screenings entertainment con-
sisted of the playing of a number of
interesting parlor games. Refresh
ments were served during the evening.
There were about 10 couples pres
ent. The guests departed for their
homes at late hour, all expressing
themselves as having spent most en-
ioyabIe evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
Egyptian Brides Are verv slv.

1t is usual for the Egyptian bride to
affect shyness and embarrassment. On
40 account must the eyes be lifted from
the ground. The bride is led about by
her nurse-a functionary who plays
a prominent part at the wedding, and
one whom 1t is the fiance's interest to
Tip" iiberally-and two other attend
ants, while couple Of slaves fan her
continually to cool the burning
bushes which are supposed to mantle
her maiden cheeks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
BRIDGE COSTS S9,655.Sl.
LARGE AMOUNT PAID FOR IsTRUC.
TuRE AT scHOPPERT,s FORD.
Other Business That Was Transacted
at the special Session of the
County Court Wednesday

The following is the business that
was concluded at the special session
of the County court Wednesday:
An itemized statement of the cost
of the bridge, abutmeuts and grading
at Schoppert's ford along the Opequop,
which amounted to $9.655.Sl was
submitted by County Clerk Bender.
The statement was received aud For
dered published.
The contract for the grading of the
western approach to Myers ford
bridge was awarded to B. N. Martin
at his bid of A cents per cubic yard.
The court having in compliance
with petitio9s filed on April 2S, or
dered certain changes in the voting
precincts in Hedgesville district, and
also having on August upon petition.
ordered changes in the voting pre-
cincts in Arden district. it was or
dered that they be published both in
the papers and by posters.
J. B. Porterfield was notified to
ascertain the amount of posts and rails
needed to secure the property at the
western approach of Schoppert's ford
bridge. and report back at the Septem-
Der term.
The court then adjourned for the
special session.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
THE WORLDS FATTEST BOY
He Lives in Illinois, Is 10 Years Of
Age and Weighs Pretty Nearly
Six Hundred Pounds.
Chicago Special.

Our picture is that Of Willie Harris,
who doubtless is the latest boy on earth.
He is Is years old and weighs 59s pounds
He, is five feet four inches high, having
a waist measurement OF II inches, and
a chest 81 inches round. His thigh meas
ures Al inches and his calf 20 inches.
Harris was born on farm near Du
Quoin, ILL., He has been in excellent
health for the most part of his life, al
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
FATTEsT BOY ON EARTH
Gle is Eighteen Years Old and Weighs
Nearly 600 Pounds)

Gle is Eighteen Years Old and Weighs
Nearly 600 Pounds)
though at his birth he weighed only
seven pounds. None Of the other mem
bers OF his family are fieshy. The lad is
reasonably well educated. When he be-
gan to grow there were never any chairs
in the country school building large
enough to hold him.
He is obliged to use two ordinary
chairs now. At home he sleeps in bed
built especially for him. When he got
into his bed at lodging house the first
night the bed broke down under his
weight.
The only ready-made things he can
buy for himself are collar buttons, neck
ies and pocket handkerchiefs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

The following deeds were recorded
Thursday John NJ Lands and wife to
Sarah B. Wright, one acre in Falling
Waters district. S25. John X. ADder-
son to Il. H. Anderson, lot on Liberty
street. 5000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
NEW BARRIER snop.

Il. W Brown the well-kuown, a, d
popular barber has opened new shop
under the Peoples Trust Co., build
ing entrance on Burke street and
politely solicits a share of the public
patronage. Everything new aud up
to-date. Satisfaction guaranteed.
S-2-3t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

Mrs. G. 9, Gasrell and son. william.
of North Qveen street. left for Balti
more, where they were called hy the
extreme Illness of Mrs. Gatreli's
daughter, Miss Emm, who has been
spending some time there as the guest
Of Mrs. II. q. Massey. Her many
friends viii be sorry to learn ar her
Illness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
DIR. CLEVER ACCEPTS.

Rev. DR.. Conrad Clever, Baltimore.
has accepted the call recently extended
10 him to become pastor of Christ's
Reformed church. Hagerstown. and
Salem Reformed congregation, near
Hagerstown
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
WILL HAvE UNIFORMS.

The members of the Elk base ball
team az this CITY are being measured
for uniforms They are making ar
rangements for a game here soon.
when they will appear in their soits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

Having completed arrangements for
shipping my wool directly to Boston,
] am in a position TO pay Baltimore
prices for wool at my wool cellar in
Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
ARRESTED IN snKPuKRpsroNN

Jacob Miller and Jacob Turner. Of
MariinsbuFg, were arrested last Tues
dav for selling goods without license
in Shepherdstown. They were selling
rugs, carnerts, furniture, ETC., from
door 70 door. contrary 10 the town
ordinances They were fined rs ana
costs, which they paid with consider.
able reluctance after some delay. -
Shepherdstown Register.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

Feed International Poultry Food
and get plenty OF eggs. Sold oy
f. Il. Boley q Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

Highest cash price paid for wool.
Blondel building, Luther Millers old
stand.
Gray Silver.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

Gray Silver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-02
CARDS LED TO HIS DOWNFALL
Gus Luders, Member Of GIadbrook
Firm, Short $4,000.

Traer, June 2.-Gus Luders, of
Gladbrook is desau;te. TO thu.
amount of over $4,000. He is mem
Der of the firm of Luders & Jorgstorf,
dealers in harness in that town. He
left suddenly for parts unknown. 1t
is rumored that he is In Dakota, but
he will not likely be apprehended.
In summing up the bank accounts
of the firm, Mr.. Jorgstorf. found that
Mr.. Luders is a defaulter Of nearly
$4,000 and may be more. He was
trusted with the firms money and did
all the business of the firm. His
downfall commenced several months
ago over the card table. Many notes
that Mr.. Jorgstorf knew nothing Of.
have sprung up and no firm money
has been deposited in the bank for
three or four months. Wholesale bills
that were to be paid have not been
settled as Mr.. Jorgstorf supposed. Luz
der's father. who resides at Reinbeck,
will have to make part of the shortage
good to Mr.. Jorgstorf, as he Is the
signer of 5000 worth of notes given
to Mr.. Jorgstorf for the original pur-
chase price.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-02
DoLLlvER RESTS AT HOME.
Says He is Tired Of tho Strenuous Life
At Washinuton.


Fort Dodge, June 2.-Callers on Sem
ator Dolliver nowadays will find him
enjoying himself in his library, the
shack as he delights to call 1t. He
is as usual. in good health and spirits.
He says he is tired--after the "strenu-
Gus life of the senate" and wants to
rest and see more of the home people,
and the people of the state. He has
been asked to do some campaigning in
Maine and also in Wisconsin. but he
says he has travelled over the country
in times past in the campaigns and has
gained little by 1t, but demoralizing vo-
cal organs. He hopes to meet the peo-
pie of Iowa, and discuss national poll
ties later in the season.
Just now he is devoting himself to
intoxicating altruism and the principles
of ethics In the minds Of his two little
daughters, and 1T is real hard job,
said the senator. ito succeed by the
gentlest means, of course. in persuad-
ing Francis to give Margaret part OF
her bag Of popcorn, or Margaret to
let Francis share some plaything. at
least part of the time. Property rights
seem Unborn and altruisn cultivated
taste. have settled the matter of the
popcorn finally and wisely, I think. by
always bringing home two bags"
Are you intending to be at st. Louis
on Iowa day."
II do not think so. am due at Ma
son City to deliver an address before
the Grand Army reunion, which meets
the 7th and sth of June, and on the
goth / speak before the graduating
class Of Armour Institute at Chicago.
At the close of the republican con-
vention I expect to go down to st.
Louis with some friends for few
days"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-02
Mesh Union,

West Union.
West Union is suffering from loo
cases of measles. four of scarlet fever
and one case of smallpox.
odeboit.
II. B. Hutton, superintendent of the
Odel,olt schools, has accepted the
superintendent at LeMars for the
coming year. He has been getting a
| salary of $500 at Odebolt, but will re-
ceive a substantial increase at Le-
Mars.
Carroll.
James O'Neil, of Des Moines, is In
the county Jail for safe keeping. He
was arrested for taking $500 from the
cash register in the Taylor hardware
store at Coon Rapids. Sheriff Schmich
was taken TO Coon Rapids Wednesday
for preliminary trial.
Ida Grove.
r. S. wasser, former citizen of this
place, who had been a business man for
several years but sold out two years
ago. has again entered the mercantile
business at Ida Grove. He has pur-
chased the Ida Grove Mercantile
Co, a grocery firm, and taken posses
sion.
Altoona.
1t is stated that on the line of the Des
Moines apd Colfax interurban farm
near Altoona was worth $50 an acre
Just before the building of the line.
Soon after the line was placed in oper-
alton across the farm, twenty acres of
it was sold at $105 an acre. A little lat
err the owner of this twenty acres re-
fused $50 an acre.
LuNerne.
Barney Riley's three-year old daugh-
ter was severely bitten twice by Dolf
Myers dog one day recently. A doctor
was called and dressed the wounds,
there being a cash an inch long under
the left eye and the upper lip was badly
torn and lacerated- The little one is
getting along nicely and ii is believed
there will be no bad effects from the
injury.
Belle PLANE.
W. h Rasmussen of this city is laid
up with a badly sprained ankle. While
coming from farmhouse southeast of
town he attempted to jump over ham
mock which hung low between two
trees instead OF going around. He
failed to notice wire stretched even
with his face and was thrown back
ward. falling on his foot in such a way
as to turn the ankle.
Waterloo.
The contract for the erection Of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-02
POTTER CASE POSTPONED.
Miss Ham. Of Dubuque, Unable TO Get
Her Cause Before Jury.

Her Cause Before jury
Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. June 2.-Disappointed be-
cause she could not effect settlement
with the attorneys of George Potter,
whom she is suing for breach OF prom
I'D Miss Ssrrah rIar loft rs'lth f@''
Dubuque Sunday night. The case
against Potter came up for nearing
Saturday but Miss Hams attorneys
did not ,.acceed In getting 1t assigned
for trial, owing to showing made by
Potter that he was sick and unable To
appear in court. The judge then marked
the case, ITO be tried later
Miss Ham was in a sorry frame of
mind when she heard this announces
ment from the lips of the court. She
travelled all the way from Dubuque to
face Potter in the temple of justice IN
the hope that he would either be game
and proceed to trial or settle with her
for so much cash. She now believes
that Potter will seek subterfuge at each
term of court and thus try to evafe
trial.
Miss Ham will instruct her lawyers
to keep their weather eye on the mill
IODaITe iuHoSthai anu meet any issuS
that he may present. She will fight to
the death for the 100000 damages she
seeks for trifiing with her affections
T. ]. Fitzpatrick. who is acting for
Miss Ham atiDubudue, received tele-
gram from Duluth SAYING that the case
had gone over. Tt seems that some time
ago Potter's attorney took advantage
of the absence Of Miss Hams repre-
sentative and got continuance on the
ground that the defendant was III.
Plaintiffs attorneys then sought to
have this decree set aside. without sue
cess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-02

book or the woman who needed more
books with which to purchase certain
article on which she had fixed her
heart was on hand for business.
Would you like to sell your book!'
she would ask of another woman she
had never seen before.
''What'll you give?
The answer depended upon the
state of the market at the time of the
negotiations.
A few days ago full books were sell
ing at IS cents. In the closing hours
the market had been heared to 80
cents.
Women were anxious to dispose OF
The Stocks in the STAN stores were
getting lower and lower. There sever
al reasons for 1t all.
Buying an dselling went on at a
merry rate all day.
Smaller Transactions.
Now all the deals were for books
by any means. Some women needed
only a few stamps wit (which to fill
out books, and these paid 5 and 10
and 10 cents for the STAINS they needed
according to the number.
In vorious corners of the store thru
out the day there was trading and
pickering and clicking and sticking.
Again the woman in silks met the wo-
man in calico on common ground and
negotiated with her.
The board of trade would have re-
minded one of a prayer meeting In
comparison with the scenes in the
Sioux City STAN stores
The clerks simply could not take
care of all the business, so women
waited on themselves. They went to
the show cases and took what they
wanted and then turned In their
stamps for them.
Women could be seen leaving the
STAN stores in steady stream all day,
this one carrying set of china, that
one carting off an Indian head for the
den" and the other one carrying a
picture of George Washington. OF
Psyche, of War Eagle. or some other
notable. which might do for and old
room.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-02

WASHINGTON, IOWA, GETS MEET
General Assembly of United Presby'
terians Does Much Work.

terians Does Much Work.
Greenville, Pa, June 1.-THE closing
day of the general assembly of the
United Presbyterian church was ex-
tremely busy. Washington. Iowa, was
selected at the next place of meeting
to be preceded by a meeting of the
general committee of missions at
Crawfordsville. of that state. DR.. X.
lected as moderator.
Lively discussion accompanied the
three reports which provide for two
new paid secretaryships, secretary
of Freedmans' mission and secretary
of Young Peoples and Sabbath
School work The latter proposition
overwhelmingly defeated and the Tor
mer carried by small majority. Dr.
p. ]. Witherspoon, of Allegheny, Pa,
was elected secretary of Freednan's
mission at salary of $4,000 year.
Recommendations of the board OF
publication were adopted including one
that the third Sabbath of October be
set apart as day of prayer for sab
bath Schools, the second Sabbath IN
June Childrens Day, and the fourth
in November as temperance commit
tee. The temperance committee was
added to the regular commission of the
assembly.
The resolution on marriage and d.
vorce enjoined ministers to refuse 10
unite in marriage any person or per-
sons whose marriage such minister's
have good reason to believe is forbid.
den by the laws of the church In which
either party seeking to be married Is
a member.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-02
An Erring backgrounds. be
Stricken With Remorse and
Threatens to Take Life
GIRLS RELATIVES GUARD HIM
Miss Maude Utecht of ottumwa, Is
Frustrated BY the Sudden and I'm
expected Ending Of her Betrothal,
But Proves obdurate to Her Fiance's
Entrcaties For Leniency.

Special to Times Republican
Ottunwa, June 2.--Stricken with re-
morse and threatening to end his life
Albert Greenwood. of Palestine, Tex
assistant attorney general of that state
is being guarded in hotel of this city
by the brother and friends of the girl
who Tuesday afternoon refused to mar
~ him.
Tuesday evening at o'clock Green
wood was to have married Miss Maude
Utecht, most estimable and popular
young woman of this city. He celebrat-
and fell down two flights of stairs al
the Wapello county court house, where
he went to get a marriage license. DR..
a. Il. Craig, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church. of which the bride to
be is member. broke the news to the
young woman.
She fatty refused to permit arrange
ments for the wedding to proceed, and
thru the public press recalled the invi-
tations and announced that the we'd
ding was indefinitely postponed. Green
wood, grief stricken, held final meet
ing with his sweetheart, and when she
proved obstinate he returned to his
hotel and threatened to end his life.
Relatives of the girl, to prevent further
scandal. are guarding him.
Greenwood and Miss Utecht met in
Chicago about two years ago, and have
enjoyed romantic courtship. Miss
Utecht is Frustrated by. the sudden and
unexpected ending of her betrothal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-02

corner of the square, now occupied by
h. G. Stanley's fine grocery. and the two
one story frame buildings Immediately
| joining it on the west. These latter will
be removed and active building opera
lions commenced at once, in the cree
ton of tWo-story brick building of
modern style. The second story, 40x
100 feetS will be devoted entirely to the
business and uses of the lodge. In con-
summating this sale No. ga, l. O. Q. f.
tsold all their interest In that part of the
| Union block, consisting of three
story building the lower room of
which Is now being occupied by C. r.
Kinks drug store. to lodge No. SO, A. f.
and A. NJ. consideration $16,05O.
Webster City.
The fishing this season. according
| to the local lovers of the sport, is
better than it has been for years. Re-
ports come from all points in the
county along the river of the great
catches made and the big fish that are
landed. A fisherman at Lehigh is re-
ported as having caught three monster
catfish In one night, the three weigh
| ing flfty-two and one-half pounds.
The largest fish of the three weighed
twenty-five, the next in size eighteen
pounds and the third twerve pounds.
Washington.
The 21-year-old son of Frank Smith
Washington. has met with very Sc
we're If not fatal accident. He was
riding horseback and was just return
ing to the house from the field. his
horse going at lively pace, when the
animal stumbled and fell. kicking the
young man in the stomach. He has been
vomiting blood. since the accident, and
is in very serious condition. The doc
nature. The horse was In such con-
dition after the fall, that it had to be
shot.
New London.
Some time ago DR.. F. c. Mehler
brought suit against William Stalker
for professional services given him
when he had fractured limb few
years ago. Mr.. Stalker replied by max
ing counter claim for damages
against Dr. Mehler for malpractice.
The latter case is being tried before
a jury In Justice G. t. Lemley's court.
Mr.. Hourhan of Mt. Pleasant is pres
ent for Mr.. Stalker and Mr.. Mehler's
attorney is Mr.. Kopp. Several physi-
clans from out of town are present
among them being DR.. Ruth, of Keokuk,
DR. Mcclure, DR.. Gieseka, and DR..
Pitcher of Mount Pleasant.