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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
WHY THEY BURN NEGROES.
Kentucky Woman Tells obtrusive
English Lady That Practice
Ii Not General.

Il was at q dinner In London last
spring, said Chicago lawyer re-
Gently 10 Washington. Post reporter,
"and almost directly opposite me sat
country woman of mine from Ken
lucky One stout. red-faced English
woman in the party persisted In bait
ing the Kentuckian until | looked to
see her lose her temper long before she
did. The Englishwoman talked about
America and the Americans as Ii tho
Kentucky woman had invented the
country and was responsible for every
thing from Tammany to Pullman cars.
Nothing American escaped her censure.
and at length she began en- the race
question In way that isn't heard al
American dinner parties. She went on
and on and the Kentuckian began to
look dangerous At last the English
woman said:
But you can't deny that you actu-
ally burn niggers in the States
The Kentuckian smiled deliberate
w.
oh, the reports of that are greatly
exaggerated she said. The practice
isn't general. We only do 1t in parts
of the country where coal is too expen-
sive to use.'
s'And the Englishwoman didn't
speak another word for. nearly five
minutes"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
WAS VERY SHORT SESSION
City School Commissioners Met
Monday Night at 7 o'clock
MANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
For Positions as Teachers in the ruo
Schools Of CityNo School on
Decoration Day.
Decoration Day.

The members of the CITY board OF
education nret Monday in their ohics
in the Second ward school building
with Commissioners PauldinC, Snow
den, Sedbert and Whetzel present.
Commissioner Snowden called the
meeting TO order in the absence Of
Pressd dent Russler The inmates OF
the fcrmer meeting were read and ap.
proved. A number Of bills against the
board were read and order paid.
The application Of Miss Della b.
HILL, this city, for position as sub
stitute teacher in the schools was re-
ceived aud fled for future reference.
The application Of jamie Waters, of
Winchester, as teacher in the colored
schools was flied for future considera'
tion.
Applications were received from Mr..
II. Il. Fleshmap, of Hinton. w. Va.
for position of superintendent of the
public schools, and from Mr.. @. W..
Boetlicher, of Parkersburg. for posi-
tion of principal in the High school.
Application were received and filed.
Superintendent Cole made his usual
report of the condition of the work 10
the public schools and the progress
being made.
The matter of the holiday on Dec
grafton day was then taken mp. Com.
missioners Seibert made motion
which was carried, that the public
schools be closed on Monday. NAV 30,
it being legal holiday.
A few supplies We're ordered fer
use in the schools There being no
furthur business the board adjourned
until their next meeting on June 49,.
This was the last session of the COM
missioners before the closing of the
schools.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
BIG MAID OF MAINE
TIPS SCALES AT THREE HUM
DRIED AND EIGHTY-FIvE.
Miss Cassie Carter Is Aged Only 20
and Is Growing Villagers Call
Her a big Help to
Her Mother.
Boston Mass j Special.

BY the time she has attained her fuIH
growth Miss Cassie NJ. Carter, OF South
Bluehill, Me-. can justly claim to be-
Ing one OF the largest women in the
country. Although but IS years Of age,
she already tips the scales at 1856 pounds.
and with good health and good appetite
In her favor. is gradually increasing In
dimensions.
What the limit will be. and how soon
1t will be reached. Miss Carter. o.
sourse. does not know, and II the SUBJ
ject Is giving her amy worriment II Is
certainly pot causing her to lose iiesh.
She has an appetite which calls for
three generous meals per day. and the
matter of dieting as a means OF reduce
Ing her weight, has apparently not re-
ceived her serious consideration
Added to this healthful appetite is ~
love for exercise In the open air. and
summer visitors at South Bluehill have
marveled at The visionsof this extrodi-'
nary woman INDUCING In all sorts or
games with the young folks and bounc-
ing about In the surf
When Miss Carter was born there was
nothing to distinguish her from thou-
sands OF other children. She weighed
only 6ia pounds. and partook Of all the
characteristics OF her parents.
Her father weighed $50 pounds and her
mother only 115 pounds.
The father died when Miss Carter was
13. and she has since made her home
with her mother. to whom. In many
senses OF the word. she is bill" help,
The child's gain In weight was only
normal until she was a year old, but
from that moment to the present her
physical progress has been OF the most
remarkable character.
At the age Of 20 months she weighed
65 pounds and made a substantial lap
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
DEAL AT BERKELEY SPRINGS.
FAMOUS REsoHT NOW IN HANDS
OF BALrIMoREl syNDIcATE
Expected That Extensive improvements
VIII be Made ana the Place Re-
stored TO its FORMER Prestige.

VIII be Made and the Place Re-
stored TO its FORMER Prestige.
1t is ANNOUNCED that syndicate
headed bv MIR. Charles Selden. jr.,
of Baltimore, has secured valuable
property at Berkeley Springs, w. Va,
the well-known summer resort. and
will make extensive improvements
there. Mr.. Selden is manager of the
syndicate and Mr.. John Phelps also OF
Baltimore. is attorney.
Besides the Strings and grounds fer
the hotel. the syndicate has acquired
the electric light works and the Berke
lev Water Works Co.'S. plant. The
deal is said to have involved about
Sl25, 900. When asked if the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad was interested
in the deal Mr.. Selden would only
state that the road was in sympathy
with the project. 1t is repoite that
an electric railway is to be built from
Berkeley Springs to Hancock to con-
meet with the Western Maryland rail
road.
Work has already begun fitting,up
the baths, and establishing Turkish
and Russian baths. 1t is said that
$40, 900 will he expended in this direc-
ton. The baths are expected to be
ready for use by June 30, this year,
and the hotel by the end of next Jam
uary. The place will be conducted as
winter and summer resort. The
company, Mr.. Selden states, will have
absolute control OF the water priv
leges and will bottle and market the
water of the widely known springs.
A pipe line will be put in by which
surplus water will be furnished the
plant of the West Virginia Sand Co.
to wash the glass sand.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28

Invention of Swede Receives Much
Praise from European Experts
Has Many Uses.

A portable telephone Is the latest
thing out and 1t is the conception OF a
Swedish. not an American. inventor
The specimens OF the device that have
beer. sent to other countries have elicit
ed unstinted praise from Austrian. Rms
sian, Greek ard Turkish experts who
have tested them, and. while large de-
mands and inquiries for the new phone
have come from France. Germany
Italy, Spain, Portugal and the United
States, those from Great Britain have
been even more noticeable
Within the cylinder of the telephone
is small dry cell. the whole apparatus
tinciuding both receiver and mouth
piecel being small enough TO 60 in the
pocket. With each instrument Is coal
OF thin copper wire, and II Is reckoned
that a soldier could easily carry 5000
feet of this wire with him.
The uses suggested for the portable
telephone are innumerable. military
considerations being kept specially to
the front. 0utposts, 1t is declared,
could by Its aid keep In constant com
munication with the main force. and It
is pointed out that 1t would furnish a
valuable means OF keeping In touch
with headquarters for police and fire
brigades. For use between railway
coaches on moving train, for engi-
neers at work underground or on great
public works, for steamers for cyclists
and In many other fields 1t would be
most desirable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28

full for mother, who could boast only
ceived upon the paternal knee was con-
siderably limited on this account The
baby carriage was made OF the very
strongest material, and the mother who
trundled 1t often kept an anxious eye
upon the wheels and springs, fearful of
disaster.
At the age OF five Cassie stepped upon
the scales in village grocery, sur.
rounded by wondering group OF the
townspeople. The grocer tried the 100
pound weight and the beam flew up with
force which threatened to put the scales
out of commission. When the notch
marked 81 was reached the beam re-
manned suspended and BluehiIl had the
champion fiveyear-old, with weight or
162 pounds.
Two years later the girl weighed 21I'
pounds and her fame spread throughout
the eastern part OF the state. Her sub
sequent gain was steady. and has brought
her notoriety which would be very an
noying had she not been accustomed
to It from childhood.
Miss Carter's latest measurements tar
en- few days ago for Boston Globe cor
respondent. are as follows: Height, four
feet eight inches; around the waist, four
feet five inches; around the bust. i've
feet; around the hips. six feet.
With such dimensions it may be
readily understood that Miss Carter long
since despaired OF obtaining wearing APP
parel in the manner of other women.
All her clothing is made by herself ana
mother. for 1t is impossible to find amy
thing In the stores which will fit, even
stockings. Instead OF shoes she wears
the widest kind OF slippers.
Bargain day at the local dry goods
store is entirely lacking for her In the
attractions which 1t has to other women
of her age.
Her daily occupation is housework..
and she is surprisingly nimble ia thes
performance of 1t.
She is at present at most Of the social
events In her town, and occasionally
INDUCES In dancing. although she fs
very modest about her ability in. tfati
line.
She chats In very interesting manner
with all who wish to talk to her: ana Isl
entirely free from constituencies about
questions which concern her size and
weight. Her unfailing good nature
makes her general favorite among the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28

Il had bad case Of piles" says G..
r. Carter, of Atlanta, Ca, land con-
suited a physician who advised me to
try box OF DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. / purchased box and was
entirely cured. 1t is splendid for
piles, giving relief Instantly. and |
heartily recommend it to all suffer-
srs." DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve IL
unequalled for its healing qualities.
Eczema and other skin diseases, also
sores, cuts, burns and wounds of
every kind are quickly cured by t..
Sold by G. w. Tabler. w. s.. Har-
per & Co
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
StLECTE8 DELEGATES.
WEPUBLIcaws NAaE mEN lfps NOW
INNING coNvsxTseN.
Proceeding nniivened ~ a spicy ne
~ase and Chafivess 90
Fight Duvs

The republican county convention
70 select delegates to the state nomina.
ting convention was called to order ia
the Circuit court room last SATURDAY.
by Or. W. t. Henshaw, chairman OF
the county executive committee. Mr..
Joseph Lyeth was made permanent
chairman aud Mr.. Z. Dew. Gerhardt
secretary.
A committee was then appointed to
select the delegates, Fthe following
being named by vote of the conven-
ton:
Hedgesvilie District Il G. Hem
shaw, Lee Linehamfelter. l.. q. Har-
per.
Mill Greek w II Lemon.
Arden-A. I. Myers.
Opequon-T Thomas ". Kearns.
Falling waters--George ID. Aiken.
Gerardstown- James H Smith, J..
W. Robinson.
Martinsburg- Alex Clohan, S. NJ.
Myers, J. I. Paulding, W. II, Hem
shaw, George II. Evans, GEORGE M.
Bowers, G. A. Miller.
Delegate-at- Large John J. Hetzel.
A very spicy and interesting element
was injected into the proceedings by
a debate between ATTORNEY r. K.
F4untleroy and Attorney Ward B.
Lindsay. Mr.. Fanntlerov opposed
what he termed the cut.and. dried pre-
ceedinRs, and drew Mr. Hetzel7s name
into the debate. saying that the gen-
tleman from Arden would not accept
the appointment. Mr.. Lindsay tried
to reply to Mr. Fanntieroy's speech,
bat was awed and abashed when the
firev yirsinian promptly challenged
him to fight duel, either in the
court house or on the sidewalk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
SQUEEZED BETWEEN CARS.

Brakeman George Mercer Met with
Accident at Imtorsection mondsy.
George Mercer of North High street,
brakeman ON the Baltimore 81 Ohio
railroad, suffered severe injuriesswhile
at work near Intersection last Mon
day. He was with the yard engine at
the connecting yards, where some
cars we're heing shifted, when he met
with the accident. He was coupling
cars, when caught and badly
squeezed. DIR. Myers rendered the
necessary medical attention.
he was taken to his home, where
he remains in very serious eondi-
ton. Internal injuries are expected
to develop. He has been with the
railroad company several years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
GOOD Famine IN TIA u souTH.

The richest lands in the world for
general farming purposes are located
along the line of the Illinois Central
r. r. II you wish these facts verified
write to the undersigned Tor Free
printed matter and letters from. north
ern farmers already located in the
South.
e. A, Richter, I. F. A., Illinois
Cent. r. r., 521. Park Building, Pitts
nrg. Pa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
why are Won >. Beaa,asui

Somebody thinks you are, they think
so nine times out OF ten, because your
expression is good. Beauty Of ex
preston. depends largely upon the
teeth. Are yours good and pearly z
II not. go to your pharmacist and asIs
for FIorifoam. A perfume OF the
flower with the Peroxide of Hydrogen.
For sale by 9. o. WEAVING IL Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
ENGINEER RETIRED.

David r. Brenner Completes Forty
x.~rs with Railroad.
David r. Drenner, one of. the oldest
and most popular engineers in the
Baltimore & Ohio service has been re-
tired after 40 years of service. He Is
living in Brunswick, and has for the
past 10 or 10 years been running
between Brunswick and Washington
on through freight trains on that
division. Previous to that he ran
between Cumberland and Baltimore on
through express trains.
The condition OF Engineer C. Ed
mondson, SO badly injured at Bruins
wick, was mach better last MONDAY.
Both legs have been severed at the
ankle and he as much weakened from
the loss of blood.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
DIED ON PASSENGER TRAM.

Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy Died while
Being Taken GGom Berkeley Springs.
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Kennedy, wife of
Judge John NJ. Kennedy, of Pittsburg.
died on Baltimore g. Ohio train No 5
on Friday evening when on her way
home. Mrs. Kennedy had been stay
ing at Berkeley Springs for some time
for the benefit of her health, but re-
Gently she became worse and it was
decided to take her home, but she
succumbed soon after the train left
Cumberland. She was being conveyed
Ina special ear, which had been
chartered by Judge Kennedy. Mrs.
Kennedy was 81 years of age and had
been in poor health for some time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
An k4sr<.s<ay Unpleasant csn<s,,on.

You are probably fond of outdoor
exercise. and indulge in driving, ska
ting or walking, yet each pleasure has
it's draw back. You find your hands,
lips and other exposed parts roughen.
ed and chapped by the cold atmos-
phere. This could be obviated or the
condition cured Wy Parola Cream.
Instant relief from the burning sem
sation. Foe sale by c. o. WEAVING g.
~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
WAS EASILY fxTINGUISHED

Fire slightly Damaged Dwelling ON
Water street Tssesdsy Afternoon.
Fire broke out last Tuesday about
3 30 in the dwelling house on South
Water street, occupied by Turner..Iew
lis and family, but the flames were put
ont before any great damage was done
to the structure or its contents. The
fire originated from defective flue
in the kitchen.
The blaze was kept under control
by bucket brigade until the arrival
of the firemen. The damage was yerv
small, fully covered by insurance with
the firm of Alexander e. TrammeH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28

We presume some OF them do for
some purpose. washing clothes for
instance. For toilet and bath really
elegant and refined people use prep
arations that render the skin soft and
smooth, most fastidious persons fla
voring Orris and Almond Neal. A
perfect soap substitute. For sale by
u. O. WEAVING g. co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
Doesn't Respect Old Age /.

It's shameful when youth fails TO
show proper respect for old age, bat
Just the contrary In the case of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They cut of
maladies no matter how severe and
irrespective of old age. Dyspepsia,
Jaundice. Fever, Constipation all
yield to this perfect Pill. Csc. at all
druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
A Bank for workingmen.

To encourage poor people to estab.
fish homes OF their own, Norway has
founded a bank for workingmen. III
loans money at three and a half and
four per cent, and gives the borrower
AZ years in which to pay the loan. The.
total cost OF the house must not ex-
coed 1904, and the area Of land mush
not be more than I'VE acres
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
PURCHASED snw AuromosILEs.

Mr.. Cland Stewart and Mr.. William
Downey. this city. have each ourchas-
ed handsome. automobile. The ma
chimes which are ry.attractive ones,
can be so arranged to carry two or
four passengers. Mr.. Stewart return
ed from Hsgerstown Sunday even
ing in one honr and fifteen minutes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
A Runaway bicycle.

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg Of J B. Orner. Franklin Grove,
Ill. 1t developed stubborn ulcer
unyielding to doctors and remedies for
four years. Then Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured. It's just as good for
Burns. Scalds, Skin Eruptions and
Piles. 25c. at all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
CHANGES POSITION.

Mr.. Frank Fl. Krebs. for several
years past city editor Of the Winches-
ter Star, has resigned his position to
accept the advertising and circulation
management of the Winchester News
Item.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
PArNTrKa NEW BUrLnrNG

Yesterday evening Mr.. g. w. A..
Wolfes, Of North Raleigh street, re-
turned to Washington, where he is
painted the new fish commission build
ing. His assistant. Mr.. Engle, re-
turned with him. The painting Of the
new structure will be completed this
week
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
KILLED NEAR WHEELING.
Mr.. Glen Jenkiss Weil-known Here
instsnfIy Killed by Train.

MI. Glen Jenkins. formerly of
Hancock, was struck by Baltimore
81 Ohio train near Wheeling, where
he was employed, and INSTANTLY killed.
Jenkins with fellow workman was
on hand car, when. the accident oc-
cured. His remains were brought to
Hancock for interment. Mr.. Jenkins
was we'll known in this city. where he
frequently visited. He is brother
in-law Of Mr.. Theodore Imbach, for
merly of this citv.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
Memorial 10 Paul Jones.

The first bronze tablet. and the first
memorial of any kind to John Paul
Jones. has been erected at Boston.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
MRS. r. 3. LEWIS.

Intelligence has beenls received in
Shepherdstown of the death of Mrs.
r. B. Lewis in Washington, last Fri
day. She was formerly Miss Loisa
Parran. of that place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28

charge Of the services. Interment in
Green Hill cemetery.
DIED OF BRAIN FEVER.
Died a. her home at SO clock Satur.
day morning, Birdie v, Wohord, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Woh
ford, of North Martfnsburg, of BRAIN
fever. after several weeks illness. She
was aged years and months.
The funeral occurred at $50 Non
day afternoon az the United Brethren
church, conducted by Rev. Donovan
Interment in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-28
FUNERAL OF MIR. MILLER.

The funeral of Mr.. Joseph T. Miller,
who died in Clarkesburg, and whose
remains were brought here Thursday
morning, occurred Friday afternoon at
2 80 o'clock. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. 9. y. Trump, pastor
of st. Johns Lutheran church, and
Rev. f. M. Woods, pastor OF the
Presbyterian church. The Robert
White Lodge, A. f. and A. NJ, had
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-07
TAMMANY FOR PARKER,

A dispatch from st. Louis says: "a
truce has been declared between the
Tammany leaders and the Parker man.
ayers, and an agreement made which is
to result in the withdrawal of all Tam
many opposition to Parker's nomination
and subsequent election. Charles r.
Murphy, the head OF the Tammany or
ganization, has been conceded the right
to name the next candidate for Governor
of New York, and an, alliance between
the Tammany leader and Hill is to be
formed by which they will control the
democratic situation in the State. To
some extent, Murphy has obtained what
he wanted, and has driven the Parker
men to recognize him as one of the po-
litical dictators in New York State poll
tics. From the first, this is what he has
been playing for. 1t Will be announced
that Mayor Mcclellan is MurPhy's
choice for the Governorship and that
Hill will aid in his nomination. his
announcement is intended to be mislead-
ing, inasmuch as Tammany now hopes
to continue Mcclellan in his present
position for another term, and will select
another man for the gubernatorial chair:
AS result of the deal Tammany will
be expected to work hard for Parker IN
the campaign, and the chances in iavor
of the latter's carrying New York have
unquestionably been improved"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-07
From Washington.
orrespondence Of die Alexandria Gazette. .

Correspondence Of the Alexandra Gazette.i
Washington, d. c., July Z.
The weather is hot here and the
exodus from the city to summer resorts
continues. But few politicians are here
today, and the st. Louis convention is
the chief topic of conversation among
them. Most people here believe that
Parker will be nominated for President.
Mr.. Snyder, United States Charge at
Bogota, has csbled the State Department
that General Reyes was declared elected
President of Colombia yesterday.
Policeman Jacob ]. Smith, who while
on duty at Aqueduct bridge Monday
night was shot in the stomach by Saml.
r. Young, a cayalryman from Fort
Myer, died this morning from bis in
jury.
Every passenger carrying boat in the
New York harbor is to be reinspected by
the United States steamboat inspectors.
This is the direct result of the General
Slocum disaster.
Mrs. Morgan ]. Smith of New York,
sister of Nan Patterson, WHO'S charged
with the murder of Caesar Young, is in
Washington. Mr.. Smith, who was in
the second auditors Office before her
marriage, will probably be reinstated in
her old position and not return to New
York.
The weekly report of the health de-
partment, submitted today, shows that
during the week ended July 2 there were
l6l deaths in the District.