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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10
WORK AT BERKELEY SPRINGS,
COUNCIL WILL GRANT Liberal
FRANcaIsEs TO INDUSTRIES.
Judge Faulkner CONFIRMS Appoint.
ment OF j. Hammond siIer as
Assistant Prosecutor.

Berkeley Springs. Dec SAN i'm
petus was given to another industry
for this place by the council last night,
when franchise was granted to j.
G. Fowd \. X. Bechtol for 80 years "a
either lay tramway or build trestle
over one of the streets of the town.
for the purpose of hauling their sand
from the mountains to the railroad
switch. Messrs. Fowd and Bechtol
expect to begin the erection tue
necessary buildings by the first OF the
year, and to have the plant in opera
tion in short time. The Berkeley
Springs council has determined to
grant liberal franchises to any indus
trv that will locate here. The next
thing we want is a glass works.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Bush have re-
turned from their wedding trip and
are now at home here.
Judge Faulkner has confirmed the
appointment Of j. Hammond Siler as
assistant prosecuting attorney for
Morgan county. Prosecutor Bayer
has been Ill for several months. and
is still unable to attend to the duties
Of the office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10
QUARRY FILLED WITH WATER,
Slate Company Abandoned Work
and Employs Only Two Men.

There has been no work In the
quarries OF the Shenandoah Slate Co.,
near this city. for several months. and
as result of the pumps not running,
the quarry is nearly full of water.
Waterman Myers stated lastlrhursday
that the water was only needed to
raise eight more inches and the pump
would be covered. Mr.. Myers. who
is one of the two men enpioved ut the
plant now. has written to the owners.
asking whether or not the pump
should be started.
At present it is not known whether
the quarry will ever be operated by
the present owners. or il it will be
sold to other capitalists, but 1t is
rumored that Mr.. Crenshaw. who
was formerly superintendent of the
works, and who is now In Cuba, will
return in the spring and take charge CT
the plant. This rumor has not been
confirmed. The owner is expected
here next week to look after the plant.
when he will make some arrangements
for the tending of the plant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10
CIRCUIT JUDGES TO MEET.
Movement to Adopt System Of
Uniform Rules.

The judges of the Circuit courts Of
West Virginia will meet in Charles ton
the latter part of this month. during
the meeting of the state bar associa-
ton. for the purpose of adopting .
Uniform system of rules fer the Cir
cult courts Of the state. There are 10
circuits 10 West Virginia, and each has
a different system of rules relative to
court practice. aud an attempt will be
made to adopt one system for all. to
enable ATTORNEYS from one circuit to
expedite business in another. A we'll
known Martinsburg lawyer today
stated that the attempt would possibly
result In failure. owing to the fact
that system Of rules that would be
satisfactory In one circuit woald not
answer in another. Judge Faulkner
has not vet been notified Of the meet
ing OF the judges, but expects that Il
will be held In connection with the
meeting Of LAWYERS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10
SUIT IS SETTLED At LAST
Supreme Court Decides Case Of
Bartles and Dillon VS.. Dodd.
HAS BEEN PENDING TWO YEARS
Higher Court Reverses Decision. o.
Circuit Court and Awards in
Favor of Defendant.

The supreme court OF appeals OF
West Virginia has handed down a do
cision in the case of d o Bartles and
James ID Dillon against J W Dodd.
which has been pending in the courts
of the state for about two wears. and
which was finally settled by reversal
of the decision of judge Faulkner.
in the Berkeley circuit court.
This suit was instituted BY. Mr..
Bartles and Mr.. Dillon to recover
about $1,000. which they were forced
to pay hv reason OF being on the bond
OF Mr.. Dodd. who was executor in she
settlement of an estate. MIR Dodd q.
the time was proprietor Of the Conti-
mental hotel. and IL was said at the
time that his money was tied up In
the management of that house, the
FURNISHINGS of which were held by 4
deed Of trust executed by Mr.. Dodd
In favor of ID. w. Shafer and w. M.
Shafer. the owners OF the building.
The suit hinged upon the legality
of the deed OF trust executed In favor
of the Snnfers by Mr. Dodd, who had
invested the money Ia the hotel. Tue
venture was a failure. and Mr.. Dodd,
being unable to meet his obligations
in connection with the estate of which
he was administrator. his bondsmen,
Mr.. Bartles and Mr.. Dillon, were com.
pelled to pay the amount due. Then
the bondsmen sought to recover
possession Of the effects in the hotel.
alleging that the deed Of trust was
invalid under the circumstances.
Judge Faulkner decided in favor Of
Mr.. Bartles and Mr.. Dillon. and the
case was appealed by she defendants
to the supreme court Of the state.
The case was heard In the higher
court after the lapse Of several
months, and the decision of the lower
court was reversed. Then attorneys
for the plaintiffs asked for rehear.
ing, which was granted. The last de.
cisiou of the supreme court affirmf
the former decision of that body, and
revorses the decision OF the Berkeley
Circuit court.
This case has been watched with
great deal of interest Ia this city,
and there has been much specula tion
as to its final settlement.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10
SALE OF PIANOS.
Car Load Of Beautiful Instruments
Now on Exhibition.


Gilbert Smith ID Co.. factory dis
tribntors of high-grade pianos, have
opened piano salesroom In the dance
hall III the Hobbs building, whore
they have on display splendid a.
sortment of fine instruments at en-
ceedingly low figures. In the display
are more than a car load of beautiful
uprights, in all this fancy woods, such
as st. Domingo mahogany. rosewood,
golden oak and burl walnut. besides
number of upright Instruments in
plain cases, less expensive than the
Others bat splendid pianos. These In
struments are all from the big factory
of the Kimball company, whose
pianos have long been a standard OF
excellence among musicians, and who
have thousands OF satisfied customers
in all sections of the country. The
Hagerstwon and Frederick agencies
have sold 176 pianos in those cities,
and the MANAGEMENT believes that
there Ia demand for Upgrade in
struments in Martinsburg, and have
inaugurated what IL known as an
introductory sale OF their pianos.
The pianos are now on exhibition In
the dance hall In the Hobbs building.
and the people Of the city are cordially
invited to call and inspect them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10
BOOM IN moRRow's ADDITION

Twenty-one Lots Sold in Martins
burg Suburb at Very Small Prices.
The following deeds were presented
at the clerks office Wednesday to be
recorded. The two deeds represent the
transfer of 81 lots in Martinsbnrg.
John ii. Higginbotham and wife to
Mary M. Oliver. eight lots. being
one-half of block No. s. located in
Morrow's addition to Martinsburp.
Consideration 5000.
John Fl. Higginbotham and wife to
ida II Franken5erry and Susan Frank
enberry. IS lots. being one-half Of
block No. in Morrow's addition.
Consideration $325.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10
|MR. s'RDNER QUALITIES
Filed 30, # $i04,O0O With thas
couo, 3 out thursday.
DR.. WOLF TO BE THE IAlLER
well-Known Veterinary Lands Cow
eted Position--James Lemen will
be Turnkey at the Jail.

Nv - AssAANy Nv sAA~ "s&AA-
Sheriff ELECT Il. ID. Gardner Thursday
morning appeared before the Berkeley
County court and qualified for his
new POSITION. subscribing to the oath
OF Office and filing his bond with the
court. The bonds of Mr.. Gardner sg-
gregate. si04. 600. being 500, 600 for tho
Office Of sheriff and sl4. 900 on account
of the school fund. The United
States Fidelity and Guaranty Co., Of
Baltimore. Is the surety.
Mr.. Gardner has ANNOUNCED tho ap-
pointment Of two OF his deputies. the
jailer and turnkey. Az has been pre-
dicted. Dr. J. q. Wolf Is to be sha
jailer. The turnkey will be Mr..
James A. Lemeu. Both men wsre to-
day swarn in as deputy sheriiIs. DR..
Wolf il the well.known veterinary
surgeon, OF North High street. He
was one Of the most active supporters
Of Mr.. Gardner. both before aud after
his nomination by the democratiC
county convention, and worked un-s
ceasinglv for the ticket during the
late campaign. Mr.. Lemen liz at
present connected with the meat
market OF q. q. Lemon
Mr.. Gardner stated that the
other positions at his disposal will bs
filled next week. when the appointees
will appear before the County courts
aud quality. Until everything IL
definitely settled, Mr.. Gardner will
not announce the names Of the deputies
vet to be appointed. Mr.. Gardner
will assume his new duties On jan
nary /, when Sheriff Charley Stuckcy
will step down and out although he
will continue to have an Office in the
court house until the affairs of his
term OF oitice shall have been closed
lrxv
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10
MIR. sTUcKEY QUALITIES.
Took Oath of Office Before County
Court Tuesday.

at the session of the County court
Tuesday afternoon, Mr.. Charles w.
Stuckey. who was elected on November
s, for term OF six wears. commencing
on January lst.. appeared in open
court and took the oath of Office,
which was ordered recorded.
The matter OF the accounts of Drs.
Andrews and Hedges for s25 each TO,
ost.mortem examinations Of theIbody
of David Quirk. the court considered
the bills large and after consideration
allowed each $40.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10
MURDER TRIAL ON.
Life of Charles Barton is at Stake
in Hagerstown.

ECharles Barton. charged with the
murder of aged Simon Talhelm at the
latter's home in Hagerstown on the
afternoon of September IL. was put on
trial in that city Wednesday, judge
Keedy presiding. The greater part
OF the morning session was consumed
In securing jury. The state is rep
resented by Albert ]. Long. while
Lewis d. Syester is counsel for Bar
ton. There are over go witnesses
summoned. In bis oDening statement
Mr.. Long said the state expected to
prove that Barton murdered Talhelm
for the purpose of robbery. some of
the pepsion money which Talhelm had
received few days before being
stolen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10
MR.. SCOTT URGES A BILL
Asks Senate to Agree to Pensions
For War Telegraphers.
II. C. WHITE TO BE COLLECTOR
Governors Brother to Hold the Place
Until Expiration of the Regular
Term of Office.

Senator N. B. Scott of West Vir-
GINA asked the senate Wednesday to
enter upon the consideration of the
bill placing on the pension roll the
names of telegraph operators who
served as such during the Civil war.
In explanation of the measure he
said that while the operators we're
not enlisted, they were the confiden-
tial agents of the government, aud
had performed most important SER
vices. They had been exposed to all
the dangers of regular soldiers. and
he thought the country could we'll
afford to pass this bill as Christmas
gift to these men or their widows and
orphans. He added that there we're
only about 200 of the operators.
Mr.. Gallinger announced his inten-
tion to vote against the bill. saying
that if it should pass it would open
the wav to the pensioning of all other
classes of civilians who server in the
war, and entail large exoenditnres..
Mr.. Cockrell called attention to the
fact that while soldiers were paid only
$13 per month. the telegraph operators
had received from $50 to 500 per
month, and on this account he opposed
the bill He also said that If telegraph
operators were to be- pensioned it
would be necessary to pension team
sters and other civilian employees.
Mr.. McCumber spoke in support of
the bill, saving that there would be
only 1877 benefciaries under the bill.
The senate adjourned before there
was vote.
WHITE TO BE COLLECTOR.
An understanding has been reached
by West Virginia senators that no action
shall be taken looking to the appoint
ment of new collector of internal
revenue for West Virginia until the
middle of March. when the term OF
the late Collector Davis will expire.
1t is declared that DEPUTY Collector
White. brother of the governor. has
really performed most of the duties
of the collector for the greater portion
of the last three years, and the sena-
tors say it is but justice to him that
he be allowed to serve out Davis term
and for four or five months at least
receive the full salary. No intimation
is yet given as to who will be selected
to fill this office permanently. The
number of applications Is constantly
increasing. but the senators say they
have given the matter no considera-
ton whatever, and are not able to say
who is likely to be appointed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10

snip III lliStI iScAdSht (abihcls
For nearly quarter of century he
had been Washington newspaper cor
respondent, serving at various times
some of the most important newspapers
in the country.
Mr.. Wynne had not been in the office
of the first assistant many months before
he became convinced that some of the
affairs of the department were not being
conducted honestly. Quietly he set
about to determine for himself what
foundation there was for the charges.
He obtained definite information bear
ing upon the matter. This he laid before
Postmaster General Payne and the pres
ident. 1t was upon hts first information
that President Roosevelt ordered the in
quiry, which is now a matter Of history.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10
HEARTLEss MOTHER.
Abandon Her Baby to Strangers in
Winchester.

An unknown mother deserted her
three-weeks- girl baby at Winhces-
ter on Tuesday night by depositing
the infant on the front porch of the
residence of q. f. Grove. promi-
nent merchant, whose family found
the child wrapped in shawl. A
shrouded figure, supposed to be the
mother. was seen running mp the
street a few minutes after the baby
was discovered. but the woman disap-
peared in the darkness before pursuers
could apprehend her. The child was
turned over to the Children's Home
Society of Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10

Z Mr.. Wynne was appointed first assist
an postmaster general on April II, 1907
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10

McGill. st. Paul. Mimi, and John
A.. Merritt, of New York, at Washing
ton. D. @.
Daniel Maver, of Charleston, w.
Va, to be consul at Beunos Ayres.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-10

sent to the senate included William r.
Wilcox, at New York; Andrew r..
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-19
A Fly Killer.

W. ". Jacobs, the English humor-
iSt, is as modest as he is brilliant
The things that people laugh at
most in my stories," he said 70 an
American, ARE nearly always things
that I have heard and noted down.
They are not original with me-
"On that account wherever I go
keep my ears open and thus I get
hold CT many good thing.
L got hold OF good thing LAST
week in Margate. I was looking at
a butcher shops display when the
butcher came out and said to an old
man:
=" Henry. I want YOU
" What do you want::' the old man
asked
Why. said the butcher III give
YOU a shilling and joint OF meat if
you'll kill all the flies in my shop
All right said the old man.
Give me the shilling first and the
meat afterward.'
The butcher handed out the sEill-
ing. Then the old man asked ior a
stick about yard long. This was
brought to him. He erippcG it firm
j.. Went to the doorway and said:
" Now turn EN- out. one at q
time.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-19

A man working by the dey is paid
for the time he puts in at W ork. but
when that man saves dollar for his
days labor it works for him nights.
as we'll as days; never lays off on
account of bad weather and never
gets sick, but goes right on earn
ing him an income It's a nice
thing to work for money. but it's
much nicer to have money working
tor you Try it opeo a savings
account with us and get some money
working for you. Make a deposit
in the Savings department today
and let it begin to work for you.
Interest computed at + per cent
January I and July of each year.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-19

\ woman thinks she is charitable
when she lets her husband have her
own way.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-19


OF him pistol which he had in
pawn from negro. Demand re-
fused. Burton then reached over in
witness buggy and grabbed gun.
Witness also seized it. Told Burton
20 turn gun loose. Refused. While
both had hold OF gun his son CIar-
rnCe shot Lccky Burton. but not TIL
til Burton turned gun loose with
right hand and reached back for a
pistol. At fire OF pistol mule ran off
Checking him. witness turned and
drove back. Got out OF buggy near
depot with gun Denied following
Lecky Burton or attempting to shoot
him while he was running to Steven ;
store, as testified to by several wit
neSses for the state. Went cross the
street to Hartly's store. and was
told by Hartly to go home, as word
was being sent to the dead man S
house. Remained in store two or
three minutes. Then went out TO
buggy. 1t was in about fifteen min
utes he saw Ben Burton coming with
gun, and didn't have time to leave
as advised by Hartly Burton was
approaching the platform in rear of
Stevens store with gun on the left
arm and hat pulled down over eyes,
where E. A. Perry was standing
Witness advanced three or four steps.
angling the way Burton was coming.
Saw Burton take right hand from
pocket. reach around. seize gun, and
made attempt to raise it. At this
juncture witness raised gun and fired
Shot because he thought deceased
was going 10 shoot him. Then TN
breeched gun. returned to buggy
came TO Saluda and surrendered to
the sheriff.
Young Thrailkill.
Young Thrailkill corroborated his
fathers statement that deceased was
shot while making effort to raise
gun Denied shooting at deceased
himself. denied shooting at deceased
while on til" ground. Said pistol
went off accidentally in moment of
excitement. Did not know which
way bullet went. Denied statement
OF young Holston that he bought
cartridges al Hartly's store between
time Lecky Burton was shot and
IN Burton killed.
In reply the state put up some wit
nesses on reputation OF deceased.
The opening argument was made
on the part OF the state by B. W.
Crouch. followed by T. F. Strother
ior the defence Then came E. l..
Asbill for the state, followed by E. S.
Blease for the defence Court then
ADJOURNED Until $50 O'Clock this
morning Today Attorney Gregory
made the last of the three arguments
for the defence, and Solicitor Thur
mond closed for the prosecution.
Interest in the case has not abated
one jot or title. The jur, have been
in charge of two special constables
day and night since they were en-
panelled
Judge Watts delivered a strong
charge and the case was given to the
jury.
Saluda. August 17.-The jury in
Thrailkill case rendered verdict OF
guilty Of murder with recommended
ton to mercy. after being out two
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-19
BLUE RIDGE RAIL ROAD,

q. c. REkrTIE, Receiver
In Effect june s, 1902.
Between Anderson sad Walhalla.
EA3TBoCND wEsTRoUNo
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-12-03
CAMBRIDGE CITY.

Mrs. Frank Cloud, Of Milton, Wis
tied with friends here Friday.
There will be a special musica
program at the M. E. church Sun
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris, of Chicago
are the guests of Mrs. Lemon.
Miss Grace Meyers is visiting in
Anderson.
E. E. Beeson will return home to-
day.
Mrs. Barbara Barefoot is visiting
at Walden, Ind.
The dancing club will give a social
dance Tuesday night at the K. of
p. temple.
Miss Mollie Barefoot has been Wis
iting with her brother at Cowan.
Several from here attended the
show at the Gennett Friday night.
Fred Boxley was in Newcastle on
business Thursday.
Several of the business houses are
putting out their holiday goods in
the windows.
Mrs. John Smith was in Indiana
polls Friday. -...
Born, to Mr.. and Hrs. Lew Ingalls,,
a baby girl, second child.
Mrs. Hazel Fisher will return
home from Richmond today after
weeks visit.
Miss Virginia Falls will visit in
Richmond Sunday.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-12-03
=. CONSUL GENERAL TO AUSTRALIA
Catarrh CT tie Head Which Affected
Hearing Cured ny Pe-ru-na.


NIL. Emile Tangnay, No. So John
ST., Cuebec, lie Secretary of the jacques
Curling Club of Quebec, one of tho lead.
ing sporting clubs in the city. Its menu
bers are composed IT young men of the
best families. He writes:
LAST winter I caught a severe cold
which developed into n severe case Of
catarrh of the head. affecting nv hear.
ing especially. My eyes ran, my sys.
tenn seemed to be generally clogged I'M.
1 was advised by club friend to try Pc
runa, and did so at once. To my delicht
1 found a change set in for the better
within three days, and in eight DAYS
was entirely well."J. Emile Tanguay.
Mr.. Adolph Koehler. President of the
North Side Turuerschaft, writes from
Clark and Leland Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,:
at is with pleasure that / endorse
Peruna as first-claSs medicine especi.
ally for catarrhal affections Of the throat
and lungs. / have used it with much
be, eft and several. of my friends have
becL cured of catarrh entirely where
PerunS was used-''-Adolph Koehler.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-12-03
IA STUDENT
IS DUCKED
IMMERSED WITH HIS CLOTHES
ON IN COLD WATER
by DORMITORY STUDENTS
Perform the water Cure On One
of Their Feuows-Angered at
His Actions.

A body of Earlham students yes
| terday afternoon, angered because
one Of their school mates, who acts
as a correspondent for the Palladi-
UNI and who, is was alleged critics.
ed the showing of the Earlham
football team during the past season,
seized him as he was coming from
his classes, rushed him to the dorm
tory and there threw him into tub
full of cold water with his clothes
on. He took the ducking good nat
uredly and after donning a dry suit
of clothes informed the gallant
bunch of "water cure' artists, that
he was not responsible for the al
legged derogatory articles.
Throughout the football season
the local press handled the Earlham
football contests as they were seen
by the representatives who We're de-
tailed to write them up. They were
written without fear or favor and if
the Quaker heroes of the gridiron
failed to have the lime light glory
thrown on them with sufficient
strength, the local press cannot be
blamed. AS had been said before,
the game were written up as they
actually occurred. When Earlham
played "rotten' football the Pal
ladium for one said that they played
"rotten' and it is the deep regret
of the Palladium that it was neces-
sary to employ the use Of this word
so often. The first Of the season the
Palladium made the statement that
Coach Brewer was not the man to
coach the Earlham team. The Pal
ladium was accused, by the dormi-
tory students, of "knocking,' but a
short time after this the coach was
and the reason for the
action, as was given out by the foot
ball management, was that Mr..
Brewer was not the man for the
place.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-12-03
WHEAT REPORT
What Government Crop Condition
Summary Says.

Washington, December g. The
Weather Bureaus monthly summary
of crop conditions says: AS a whole,
November was a very mild and ex-
ceptionally dry month. Throughout
the central valleys and in New Eng
land the middle Atlantic, Central
and west gulf States, the absence of
rain was so marked as to prove in
furious to fall-sown grain and to
hinder blowing. The drought has
been especially severe in the Ohio
valley, where there is a great scarcity
of water for stock and domestic pur-
poses. Complaints of'drought are al
so received from southern Califor-