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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
COMPROMISE IN KANAWHk
Republican Factions Get Together
and Name County Ticket.
THEY SPLIT IN CLARkSBURG
Factions Could Not Agree and Two Candi-ss
dates For Senator Are Named
In the Twelfth.

The leaders OF the two opposing
factions of the republican party OF
kanawha county were 10 session at
Charleston Monday, and IL was an
nounced that au agreement had been
reached, aud that the two opposing
county committees would be called
together to ratify the compromise.
The terms of the proposed COM
promise will eliminate from the field
the two republican county tickets,
aud III their place will be substituted
a compromise ticket which is divided
between the two former tickets. Tho
contention for weeks has been on one
county commissioner.
On the Hall ticket was Al. r.. Shep-.
pard and on the other n. L. Throw
bridge. The friends of each insisted
that their man remain in tho race.
However. the combine firally
agreed to take off Throwbridge il the
Hall faction would name anybody ex-
cept Sheppard. For several weeks
this was turned down bv the Hall
people. The agreement now reached
names william Mnteshead for county
commissioner. and he Is member or
the combines county committee. No
reason Is given for this change Of
program.
j. j. Melton, Hall man. is agreed
upon for county clerk. and s. r.
Smith. combine man, for sheriff.
The other nominations are equally d.
vided.
Giant Hall is out of town. and it is
not known whether lie favors their
agreement or not.
SPLIT IN CONVENTION.
The republicans OF the Twelfth sena-
torial district split at Clarksburg.
when two nominations were made for
the state senate. The regular conven-
ton nominated Arthur X. Thorn, Of
Clarksburg. and the dissenters nomi-
mated the retiring senator. Harvey
W. Harmer, also of Clarksburg. Thorn
was supported by the Denham- High
land faction, which controls Harrison
county republican affairs. Hafmer was
s .pported by the tax-reform republic
cans Of Lewis aud Doddridge counties,
while Thorn had tue solid support of
Harrison. controlled by the ring. and
scattering votes in the two other
counties. Harmer's name was not
proposed in the regular convention.
but his supporters. seeing Thorn's
nominatation was inevitable, with
drew to the veranda OF the convention
hall, and went through the formality.
Of naming their man.
Harmer has also been rendered the
! Endorsement of the prchibitionists Of
the district, who held their convention
here some time age. and will now
doubtless accept it. There are also
indications that he will receive the
Endorsement of the democrats to the
district, IL which event it is not uD-
likely he will defeat Thorn. though
the district is made MP sof counties
that all give good, round republican
majorities.
Efforts are being made to effect
compromise. but the feeling is SO in.
tense that a settlement Is not likely to
be effected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
WERE QUIETLY MARRIED.
Miss Mary Martin Becomes Bride
of Mr.. John Malone.

Miss Mary L. Martin. daughter OF
Mr.. b. N. Martin, of this CITY and
Mr.. James l.. Malone, of Brunswick,
we're the prinslpals in a quiet we'd
ding at the Presbyterian manse on
South Qneen.street Wedn siay evening
at O'Clock. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. A. J. Gill. pastor OF
the First Methodist Episcopal church
in the absence of Dr. Woods.
The wedding was quiet event and
only relatives of the bride were pres
emit. The groom is well known
brakeman on the second division Of
the Baltimore g. Ohio, while the
bride is popular resident of East
Stephen street. Mr.. and Mrs. Ma
lone will reside in Brunswick, Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

Horse Ran Away and He Was
Thrown from the Buggy.

Shepherdstown. Sept l5.-Mr. f.
H. Reinhart was painfully IL not seri-
ouslv injured last evening, and is now
in a critical condition at his home at
this place. He was returning from his
farm about dusk, when the horse he
was driving frightened at an object
on the road, and ran away, throwing
him from the buggy. He was picked
up and taken to his homo and his es-
cape from death was very narrow.
Mr.. Reinhart is one of the most re-
spected and active: citizens of this
county. and much sympathy is being
expressed in every direction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
In the Police Court.

William Johnson. who was arrested
last night by Officer Monegan on the
charge Of drunkenness. was given n
hearing before Mayor NinRhini this
morning and was fined s. and costs in
default of which he was sentenced to
10 days in the lookup.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
WEDNESDAYS SESSION.

Wednesdays session of Circuit court
opened to the accompaniment of a
downpour of rain that kept everybody
away except few steady spectators
and about half dozen lawyers whose
business before the court compelled
them to be present. Thore was very
little ACCOMPLISHED, there seeming to
be determination ON the part of the
attorneys to postpone everything until
after the election.
The suit against J. r. Clifford,
editor of the Pioneer Press. for libel,
which was instituted by Prosecuting
Attorney Lindsay in behalf of Rev.
George Curry. was called up. and
resulted in q game of politics so
TRANSPARENT that it called forth an
audible smile from everyone present.
Editor Clifford appeared and stated
that he was ready for trial. and be-
leved that he should be granted an i'm.
mediate hearing. He thought that
the case should come up because it
WOu1u clear away Un6 indictments
now hanging over him. Attorney
Lindsay. however, couldn't see it
that way. Although he stated that
he had been ready for trial at the last
term of court, he insisted that he was
not ready now.
Some amusement was created by
Editor Clifford saying that his IN.
Outstanding was that Mr.. Lindsay's
associate counsel would not appear
because he had been bought off. He
failed to mention the price, however,
and seemed to be somewhat skeptical
of the correctness of his own remark.
Another amusing debate was that
between Attorneys Lindsay and Martin
over the question of precedence in
filing suits. Both had filed suits
aimed at the same object. and there
was squabble as to which should be
heard first. Mr.. Gerhardt, clerk of
the court, testified that Mr.. Lindsav's
suit had been filed two days before
that brought bv Mr.. Martin. but the
after appeared to be dissatisfied, and
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
MARRIED AT CHARLES TOWN.
Miss Beckam Becomes Bride Of Mr..
William r. Rouss.

Miss Elizabeth Agnes Beckham,
daughter of DIR. and Mrs. Henry 9.
Beckham. of Charles Town, and
cousin of Gov. j. w. O. Beckham, of
Kentucky, and niece of the late Sena-
tor John s. Barber. was married
"wednesday evening in the Presbyterian
church in Charles Town to William
w. Rouss. of Charles Town, brother
of the late Charles Broadway Rouss,
of New York. The ceremony was
performed bv Rev. A. G. Hopkins,
ID. ID.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
Real Estate Transactions.

The following are the deeds re.
corded at clerks office Wednesday,:
+. @. Durham to X. q. Bowen, LOT
in Arden district, ST.
Daniel Green ami wife to W. II.
veney. one acre in Opequon district.
consideration not named
ID. @. Westenhaver aud wife to A.
B. Noll, lot on West King street,
So. 800.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
Father Dead.

Mr.. John Ritter. father of Mrs.
Lizzie Speck, of Bunker Hill, this
county. died at his home in Hacers-
town on Monday as result of injuries
received several DAYS ago. He was a
native of Winchester and was 80 wears
of age. He is survived BY Xix child
rem, two brothers and one sister. Tie
funeral occurred in Winchester.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
VALUABLE PROPERTY SOLD.
Lots in This City and Tract in Coun.
ty Bring Large Sums.

Tie following are the deeds that
were recorded in the clerks Office:
Berzie @. Baker aud W life to w. S.
SNYDER, lot on the corner OF Martin
and Charles streets, 81, 260.
John W. Caldwell to Raymond n.
Cad sell, lof on the corner of Strine
avepue and Second street, $500.
Charles E. III lReway and wife to
Charles +. Collis. tract of ilS acres
and rods in Arden district, 81, 500.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
LEGGET PLEADS GUILTY.
Lad Goes to Jail for 30 Days for
Stealing a Watch.
NO WORK Fos PETIT Jury
Members We're Excused usid THURSDAY
o. Ner wssk-Mr. tlne-sss
Position Explained.

The regular September term cf the
Berkeley Circuit court onenei at 20
TUESDAY, morniu9. when grand iarois
assembled 20 listen 20 the charRe from
Judge E. Bovd Faulkner. Tbs jourors
who reported. qualified aud were
sworn in are rs follows:
G.. A. Whitmore, foreman G.. W.
Files, Levi Welshans, Hamilton Hen.
shaw. James II. Fulk. Charles Bishop.
A. A. Chrisman, q. ". Emerson. J.,
d. stuekey. ". o. Nicklss. r. d.
Staley, J. T.. Padding. 4. Staublv.
George Z. Showers, J. u. Kilmer. G.
c. Cushwa.
In his charge to the gentlemen
Judge Faulkner spoke in compli-
mentiary vein-of the personal Of the
jury, stating that IL was the equal in
makeup of any jury that had done
duty for long while. TIE judge
gave his usual charge, and also took
advantage of the opportunity Of going
into the election law at some length
This was not done with the idea of
uncovering any offenses against the
law, but was in a great measure an
explanation of the part of his honor as
to the operation of the law, and was
a timely exposition of the matter, in
view of the sapproaching election.
when manv persons of education as
we'll as the illiterates. will be seeking
defrite information on this point.
The jury retired and after deliberat-
ing for couple of hours, returned
with the following indictment:
Frank @. Legget, for grand larceny.
Legget is accused of stealing watch
from Arthur @. Fisher. of this city.
The accused lad. who is Is years old,
was brought into court this afternoon.
He stated that his home is in Hagers-
town, but that he had been working
in Martinsbnrg for several months
The court appointed Attorney Robert
BOYD to defend him.
1t is not expected that yerv much
important business will be accom-
plished at this term. The petit jury
will report on Thursday, when the
cases set for trial will be taken up
Other cases will probably be con-
t'nued until the next term. owing to
: the fact that the attorneys will not be
ready for trial
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
REPUBLICAN BY 80, 900.
Maine Shows Falling Off from Vote
of Four Years Ago.

Oi 4 our ttFs ASO.
Complete returns from Maine show
that the republicans were successful
in the state election, their candidates
for governor. William Il. Cobb o
Cockland. eing elected bv a plurality
which probably will be al high rs 50.
OC0.
This probable plurality is about
3, 800 smaller than that by which the
republican ticket was successful Ia
Maine four years ago. The demo-
cratic leaders who previous to the
election declared that any reduction
from the plurality Of 1900 would DO q
democratic gain are therefore claim
Ing that the vote Indicates an In
crease in party strength in the state.
On the other hand the republican,
leaders had declared that they ex-
pectei only from $4,000 TO 30, GOO
plurality
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17


AM Mr.. Lindsay. Judge Faulkner
Rrinned behind his hand and took the
matter under advisement.
Court was then adjourned until 9 40
tomorrow morning. when the petit
jury viii be called.
THURSDAYS SESSION.
In Circuit court Thursday morning
the lad named Frank @. LeRget. who
was indicted for stealing a watch
from Arthur Fisher. pleaded guilty of
petit larceny. The charge against the
boy was Grand larceny. which carried
sentence in the renal institution.
but the state agreed to a plea of guilty
upon TIE lesser offense. Tie bow was
arrested several months ago and has
been confined in Jail here since that
time. Owing 90 the term he has al
ready served and his youth, Judge
Faulkner imposed light senteuce,
giving BIN 30 DAYS in jail.
The petit jarv was called for this
morning, but there was no business
aud the members we're adjourned until
Thursday of next week. IL is not
probable that the jurv viii be used at
this term.
Several unimportant matters in
ohancery were called up aud disposed
Of. after which court adjourned.
AN EXPLANATION.
Prosecuting Attorney Lindsay drop
ped into the office of The Evening
World 10 say that he believed an in
justic was unintentioually done him
in the account Of the proceedings in
Circuit court wedne sday, inasmnch
AS the paper might lead people to te-
leive that he was Sinking his duty as
an officer of the court in seeking to
postpone the trial of the Clifford libel
case. IL was stated that Mr.. Lindsay
was playing politics in seeking to
postpone the case until after the cleo
tiop, but this view of the matter was
rather the result of the well unders-
TODD policy to do as little as possible
il court during campaign. all the
lawyers usually giving their time
largely to politics at this particular
time.
Mr.. Lindsay has nothing to gain by
postponirg the case, and the fact that
Col. Stuart w. Walker is his associate
counsel will relieve Mr.. Lindsay of
any partisauship in the matter. Mr..
Walker is Just now devoting nearly
all his time tolhis campaign for con-
Rress. and it was his desire that the
case be postponed until he could give
it his attention. The story of the
court proceedings was written in a
light vein, and intended TO be read
that way, and The Evening World
would regret If any of its readers mis-
understood the attitude of the prose-
cutting attorney.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

Fresh fish for Saturday at Minors~'
Prices right.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

called the attention Of the court to
the fact that there was nothing to
prove Mr.. Gerhardt's statement except
enc sworn statements of Mr.. Geri,ardt
AM Mr.. Lindsay. Judge Faulkner
grinned behind his hand and took the
matter under advisement.
Court was then adjourned until 40
tomorrow morning. when the petit
jury viii be called.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

$4,000.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01

regular devotional services, led BY
W. T. Miller. Following this service
the final platform meeting and fare
we'll exercises of the convention ended
the eighth annual rally of the 1900
Epworthians of the Eugene district Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Professor Sweetser, the presiding
officer, gave an illustrated address on
the closing scenes in the life of Christ.
which was greatly appreciated by the
large audience Professor Dunkel-
berger, Of Dallas College, sang a solo.
The installation of the officers who
will serve during the coming year was
the final feature Of the convention.
The visiting delegates all expressed
their deep appreciation of the hospi-
tality extended to them by the people
OF Dallas and the splendid entertain
ment provided by the members of the
local League. The convention, for
and enthusiasm, is the most
successful in the history of the Eugene
district. The convention next year
will be held at Lebanon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
NO. 8

shot him from his hiding place. He
fell to the ground, after which Ever
man climbed the fence and shot him
again, Hooker begging and PROMISING
never to tell who shot if he would only
permit him to live. In the confession
ne made before the execution Ever
man said he told his brother he was
going to kill Hooker, for he would
rather 90 SO and run the chances Of
getting away and never being sus-
pected than to have the report reach
his people in Missouri that he had
been accused Of stealing a watch.
Before his death Everman took his
guards to the place where the watch
was secreted on the banks Of the Rick
reall. He said he was 25 years Of age.
OF good parentage and was the victim
OF bad company"
The growth Of newspaper enterprise
during the half century is well films
trated by the fact that though this
execution was an important event in
the life Of the new territory, and was
but twelve miles from Salem, no ac-
count OF it appeared in the Statesman
until two weeks after its occurrence.
Inc regular weekly edition of the
Statesman was issued on Tuesday the
l2th OF May, 1852, the day of the exc
'ution, but on the 2eth report was
printed on the editorial page, furnish
rs was explained, by Col. 10. Meek.
VINO had happened to be in Dallas
Ind had come over to Salem.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
Rebukes Corvallis Hoodlums.

We noted in our last issue the dis
graceful attack made on the Dallas
visitors to the basket ball game, and
hope we shall never have to chronicle
such another incident. The hoodlums
who did it are well known, and their
friends are apologizing for them. The
patience of the people of Corvallis has
reached the limit, and Nemesis waits
for them in the near future. 1t will
probably take the shape of good and
we'll deserved beating, and it is the
wish of the community that it be well
applied. Corvallis Gazette.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
Lorln E. Ketchum Dead .

Lorin E. Ketchum, father of DR.
&. Ketchum, died at the family resi-.
dence in Independence Tuesday after.
noon. Mr.. Ketchum was born in the
State of New York, January 10, 1882,
moved from New York to Ohio in 1882,
and from there to Michigan in 1874.
He left Michigan for Oregon in 1884,
living in Independence during the
whole of the time since. He married
Miss Eliza Smith in Wisconsin in the
year 1866, and of five children born to
the union DR.. Ketchum, Of I 'epen-
dence, survives.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
WAYNE w. WILLIAMS
Pioneer Resident of Polk County
Dies at His tiome in The DaIIes
After Long Illness.

Wayne W. Williams died from the
effects Of typhoid fever at his home in
The Dalles, Oregon, at 10 o'clock.
Sunday, March ~. News Of his death
was received by relatives in this city
early in the afternoon. The sad tidings
caused little surprise, as it was known
that Mr.. Williams condition had been
critical for several weeks and little
hope was entertained for his recovery.
MI. Williams was born in Missouri.
March |, lS45, and in his infancy the
same year was brought across the
plains by his parents, who settled on
the Luckiamute river in Polk county,
near where the village Of Airlie was
afterwards built. Here he grew up to
manhood. He lived in Independence
for a number of years, serving as City
Marshal for the greater portion of the
time, and about six years ago went
east of the mountains, making his
home at Walla Walla and for the past
four years at The Dalles.
lie was son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs James G. Williams, prominent
pioneers of Polk county. He left
wife and two children, Mrs. Alice Pol
ing, wife of Rev. d. V. Polling, and
Edward Williams, both Of The Dalles.
His wife was Miss Virginia Tarter, q
sister of the Tarter brothers Of Polk
county. Five brothers and three sisters
him. They are: J. J. Will
liams, of Dallas; Johns. Williams, of
Portland; Wesley Williams, of Rainier;
T. B. and w. E. Williams, of Airlie;
Mrs. Melissa Fuller, of Arizona; Mrs.
Isaac Staats, of Airlie, and Mrs. Mary
Dunn, of Walla Walla.
Wayne was man of generous i'm
pulses, warm hearted and jovial and
lad many friends throughout the
state who will be grieved to hear Of
lis death.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
Wants Motor Road

One of the best motor line connec-
tions Salem could have would be the
building by the Independence COM
pany of a line from Derry to Salem,
nine miles, and further arrangements
by the company owning that road to
operate cars over the West Side lines
OF the Southern Pacific The con
struction of this nine miles of road
would not cost a great sum. The
grades would be very slight. And a
road of this kind would be one of the
best motor line connections for Salem.
because it would put the whole West
Side country in connection with this
city, including Benton, Polk, YamhilI
and Washington counties. Salem
could afford to make up subsidy for
the construction of such an extension.
Salem Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
Beats All Records.

Sheriff J. 7. Ford made footing of
tax collections Monday, and finds that
the amount already paid on the 1908
roll is $4,000. This record eclipses
that of any former year, as tue rolls
were not turned over to the Sheriff un-
til March l. Three-fourths Of the
total amount of tax on the roll has
already been paid, and collections
continue heavy. The amount of de-
linquent tax this year promises to be
smaller than ever before. Officers ex-
perience no difficulty in collecting the
public revenues under the present
Oregon tax law.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
Indian War Veterans Meet.

The Linn county Indian war vet
erans convened Saturday afternoon in
the courthouse and discussed affairs
connected with the order. Captain
Wheeler presided over the meeting, at
which there were about II present.
The resolutions passed by the Salem
camp that L. A. Wood is not an Indian
war veteran and is not entitled to
recognition as a commander. were en-
dorsed. 1t was urged that as many
veterans as possible attend the state
camp next June.-Albany Herald.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
Two Tickets at Falls City

Two tickets will be in the field in
the municipal election to be held in
Falls City next Monday Three
councilmen are to be elected. The
Citizens candidates are w. H. Living
ston, j. Chamberlain and H. S.
Calkins. The candidates of the Peo-
pies party are William Ellis, John
Cameron and John Thomas. The
Peoples candidates were chosen by
the Prohibition element of the town.
Both tickets We're named in mass
meetings.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
Announces His Candidacy

Mart Scrafford, of Luckiamute pre-
cinct, was Dallas visitor, Monday.
He requests the OBSERVER to announce
that he is a candidate for the nomi-
nation for Sheriff, subject to the will of
the Republican county convention.
He says he does not desire the nomi-
nation unless it can be conscientiously
given to him by acclamation, and,
when it comes to naming a candidate
for Sheriff, if the delegates do not con-
slider him to be the man for the place,
he requests that his name be not con-
sidered. Mr.. Scrafford says it is his
sole desire to see a good ticket nomi-
mated and elected.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
Young Plants

Every farmer knows tina
some plants grow better thar
others. Soil may be the SAM
and seed may seem the sans
but some plants are weak an
others strong.
And that's the way wit
children. They are like YOU
plants. Same food, same home
same care but some grow b
and strong while others ST.
small and weak.
SCOTS Emulsion offers az
easy way out of the difficult
Child weakness often meaa
starvation, not because of Iacl
Of food, but because the foe.
does not feed.
SCOTS Emulsion reallyfee
and gives the child grown
strength.
Whatever the cause of weak
ness and failure to grow
Scott's Emulsion seems 20 find
it and set the matter right.
Send for free sample
Scott q Bovine, Chemists, 400 Pearl ST., New York
sos. and sIoO; all druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-01
Has Agency in Dallas.

John K. Johnson has purchased the
Corvallis Steam Laundry of o. De
Haven, and has taken charge of the
plant. Mr.. Johnson is an old steam
laundry man, having been engaged
in the business for the past eight
years. He has put on wagon be-
tween Corvallis and Independence to
gather up the laundry in that city,
and has also established agencies in
Dallas and Falls CITY,