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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30

Germany must choose between another
Jena" the great battle at which the
Prussians were crushed by Napoleon, or
another Sedan, the fight in which they
worsted the French in 1870, if the father
land is TO remain an invulnerable mill
tary power. His conclusions of course,
are that the country is headed for an
other Jena unless abuses are stopped.
Howls of protest. taunts of traitor"
and social democrat greeted Boyer
lein when Jena or Sedan?" first APP
peared. He was accused of malicious
exaggeration of army abuses and of
striving for sensation. but people took
him so seriously that the army author
tiles themselves were finally stirred AND,
in response to public sentiment, which
immediately began to crystalline, they
were forced to order rigid investigation
of the most serious charge Beyerlein
had made; namely. that abuse of re-
cruited men was common and wide
spread among the kaiser's troops. Court
martial after court marital revealed the
truth of the authors charges. One nom
commissioned ruffian was convicted of
over 5000 individual cases Of maltreat-
ment of men. The authorities found
themselves compelled to withstand ar
avalanche of criticism from every quar-
ter His majesty himself has, OF course
felt the weight Of public opinion Bey-
erlein's friends resent the imputation
that he lent himself to revolutionary
uses in writing Jena or Sedan?"
Lastwinter Beyerlein added to his fame
by writing the military play "Zapfen-
stretch" AS Jena or Sedan?" empha-
sizes one evil of army life. brutality to
soldiers, "Zapfenstreich" moralizes on
the deadly caste distinction which re-
spect for the officer class breeds in the
German people A charming love story,
with tragic ending, throws the veil of
romance around story which is in re-
ality a merciless attack on militarism
the very bone and sinew of German life
The crown prince attended the opening
performance of "Zapfenstreich" at the
Leasing theater in Berlin. and was Sc
verely reprimanded by the kaiser for
doing so.
Beyerlein's best days are before him
and admirers of his bold style predict a
still more brilliant career
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
Pen DEFEATS SWORD.
YOUNG WRITER CAUSES AN
UPHEAvAL IN GERMANY.
Criticises Brutality in Army aid
Arouses Public Conscience-Many
Courts Martial Called
as Result.
Berlin lGermanyl speeiaI

Franz Adam Beytrein. he young
Saxon writer, has lore more with his
novels and dramas OF German military
life 10 prove that the pen is mightier
than the SWORD than any author Of his
generation
Two years ago an obscure tyro, to-day
finds him famous, and the dominant lit
erary figure Of the hour in Germany.
Two works, novel ard a play, have won
him reputation and fortune: The ro-
nance Jena or Sedan?" and the stirring
drama of German barrack life. Zap
fenstreich
Both portray in strikingly vivid form
the modern aspects OF German militar-
ism in such reality that the public con-
science OF all Germany has been aroused
as never before TO the evils Of the grind
ing system and all its attendant bitter
ness end hardships.
jena or Sedan?'' has broken all Ger
man records for sales More than 200
GOO copies have been printed and scid,
a figure never before approached in the
history of the German book trade The
Laser IS said TO have thum bed it throvch
three times. Army officers have made
II the subject CT passionate debate. and
the reichstag has rung with angry quo
tations from its pages by members of the
social democratic party. who find It I'M
rivaled material for their incessant at
tacks on the governments military pol
icy.
Beyerlein is native OF a little manu-
featuring town IN Sayony, renowned foc
the production of Nielsen pottery As
young man Of q he served his year
with the colors as an artilleryman at
the garrison OF Pima. near Dresden,
where his shrewd powers OF observation
and retertive memory supplied him
with the material with which he was
destined later 10 win literary renown
The garrison OF Pima. under another
name, is the p ace at which the scenes
described IN Jena or SEDAN" are sup
posed to have occurred
The interrogatory title of the book
was chosen by Beyerlein to indicate that
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
DAMAGE CAUSED BY RAIN.
yonTHEAsTERs IsEcTIOr OF THE
cousTy REPORTS HEAVY LOSS.
Highways Made rmpnssabie I'm Certain
Camp Bedalis" Broken
UP az Falling waters.

REPORTS from the northeastern END
of the county say that the heavy rain
Of FRIDAY night and Saturday morn
ing caused considerable damage over
wide area. The rain which fell in
the vicinity OF Failing Waters was the
heaviest in recent years. Reports
from that section show that q greet
amount Of damage was done in that
immediate vicinity, the downpour
being in the nature Of q clondburst.
Considerable hail fell, cutting the
corn badly. The roads and fields
were inundated in places to a depth
of several feet. AL of the roads for a
mile back from the river and OF the
West Virginia side. in the vicinity OF
Filing VIZ ers, were flooded.
Just below the Cumberland Valley
railroad 5h- roads were rendered i'm
passa1le ~ the water, end persons
who were e4ugnt ont 10 the storm were
in danger of beng drowned They
had to dri, through field. owing 70
the depth Of water on the roads.
About Snile Of the Failing Waters
road was washed ont. Fencing and
several snlaH outbuildings were swept
away
On the farm Of m j M. Gaines.
two rifles below Williamsport, tenant
ed by Lewis Beard. over 100 shocks Of
wheat were washed out Of q field, and
a lot Of fencing was destroyed. On
the farm Of Mrs. Agnes Crawford. nesr
Williemsport, stone and rail fences
were washed out and corn uprooted.
ON all the farms for several miles
down the river similar damage was
done
This side of the river for distance
Of two miles westward the cloudburst
ravaged fields and roads. Many
fences were knocked down by the rush
Of water, corn was swept out OF fields
and gardens and roads were washed.
The downpour lasted nearly an hour
and was the severest that has ever
visited that section
Camp Bedelia," composed ofvoung
people from Martinsburg. was practi'
eal'y broken up by the rain. many Of
the effects teing washed away. The
members OF the party were compelled
to sleep in the church at Falling Wa
ters, and passed very uncomforts-
BILE time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30

July, 1868. and formed the Conductors
brotherhood. adopting a constitution.
Shortly after officials of the c., b. &
q. ordered their conductors to leave
the organization or the service. and
the divisions on that road went out of
existence. A cali was issued Novem-
Der. 1868, to all railroad conductors in
the United States and Canada to send
delegates to convention to be held
in Columbus. O., December Is. 1t was
at that convention that the benefit de-
partment was instituted and the con-
stitution finally adopted At the time
the association was started it was a
"nonstriking'" society, a clause in the
constitution forbidding the members
to engage in any strike, either on their
own account or to assist fellow en-
ployes. This clause remained part of
the constitution until the present
grand chief, E. E. Clark, made fight
to have 1t stricken out in 1889. Clark
appealed to the conductors throughout
the country on the ground that a pro-
tective policy under which the mem
bers were free to engage in strikes if
circumstances warranted would be
more satisfactory to the conductors
He was elected grand chief on the is
sue, and although the organization has
not found it necessary to engage in
strikes, it has made wonderful prog
ress under the amended rule. At that
time there were but 249 divisions. with
membership Of less than $4,000. At
the present time there are asa affiliat-
ed divisions. with membership Of
$4,000. The benefit department has
paid in death and disability claims
s6,500,000 up to May 81 of this year
Last April the amount of claims paid
was $115.000. The association has
trade agreements with practically all
the railroads in the country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30

OF her sisters. Archduchess Rudolph of
Austria, now Countess Lonyay, and
Princess Louise of Coburg. 1t has been
known for some time past in Belgian
court circles that Princess, Clementine
returned Prince Victor's affection and
that the kings opposition was the only
real obstacle to the marriage
Popular sympathy here is entirely
with the princess In the matter; the ex-
ample of her sisters is cited as an addi-
tional reason why the beautiful and
popular princess should be allowed to
follow her hearts inclination in the
matter.
Prince Victor is a familiar figure on
the Brussels boulevards. He is of me-
dunn height, slightly bald, and inclined
to embonpoint, with but little in his
features or appearance to indicate his
Bonaparte ancestry. The prince has
long been suffering from inconsistencies,
for as he has himself declared he is
first of all a Frenehman and then a
Bonapartist prince.
He grew up in Paris and has always
remained a Partisan, heart and soul
He intends. it is stated, after renouncing
his claims, TO petition the French cham
bers 10 repeal the law of exile in his
case. it being his desire to take up his
residence in Paris. the beloved city of
! his birth.
A friend Of the prince told a New
York Times correspondent that the head
Of the Bonaparte family had long been
anxious TO retire from the political
arena, and that he had always been OPP
posed to revolutionary methods of paw
ing the way for Bonapartist restora-
! ton.
Prince Victor is very popular in Brus-
sells in all classes of society. He is an
inveterate first nighter," being espe-
cially fond Of Italian opera.
He is very partial to Americans. and
has often been seen of late at the fetes
given at the United States legation by
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Townsend The
prince has highly cultivated artistic
sense.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
OLD NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL
1t Contains a Bell Over a Century Old
and a HogBack Stove That
Couldn't Blow Up.
Boston (Mass.l Special.

The old bell schoolhouse" of Lake
vile, Mass, was built in 1896, and was
intended for church.
The first pastor of the church and
first schoolmaster of the school was
Rev. Stephen S. Nelson.
When the structure was created ii
was thought best TO have a bell Ac-
cordingly one was secured and placed
in small cupola. The fact that bells
were scarce in the early years is said
to have caused citizens to call this
particular school the bell school .
which name has stuck to it for over a
century.
The bell remains, and is still used
to call the tardy scholars back from
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
HOT AND STORMY AUGUST;
REV. NV aseRs Makes His Regular
monehly Prediction


Rev. ri r. Hicks makes these pre-
dictions for August
First storm period from the lst to
the 5th. the Disturbing causes being
the Vulcan regular, The Mercury
equinox. the Mars perturbation aud
moon at last caarter The Mars and
Mercury periods in all probability.
will cause the unsettled, stormy
weather to continue into August, but
the first DAYS will bring decided in.
crease of storm conditions.
Second storm period on the 9th and
9Th Falling barometer, increase in
temperature, eloudiness and return Of
more or less storminess will be natural
results on and touching the stn and
9th.
Third storm period will be felt from
the 18th quite mp TO the 18th. One
OF the heated terms OF the summer is
one OF the thugs 70 be expected about
this period. 1t will come in with
very high temperature. consequent
upon moons Conjunction with earth
and sun on the nth. The warmth Wi
increase and the barometer will fall
as we advance into the period and by
the 14th NAV be expected wide areas OF
violent electrical storms from west TO
east. These storms will consume three
or four davs.
About the 18th 10 l4th NAV also
be considered a time of probable
seismic aud earthquake disturbances.
Fourth storm period, on the 18th
and Goth. Very high TEN peratures.
low barometer and sultry, humid
atmosphere will be natural at this
period and under such conditions in
tense electrical storms are very apt &c
occur. General thunder storms with
phenomenal LIGHTNING. heavy gales
and possible tornadoes, are among the
results TO be watched for over much OF
tbs interior country.
Fifth storm period extends from the
gath to the 2sth. Very general and
severe storms will visit the interior
parts Of the country.
More rain win fall IN many places
than for weeks past. Tornado sstorm
in many localities should not surprise
the intelligent students of these fore
casts. Change TO very cool nights will
follow these general perturbations,
especially should heavy equinoctial
storms visit the south coasts, and in.
duce corresponding storms out of the
northwest
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
Mother Hen Shelters sparrows.

Rev. ]. w Wicks, of Paris Hill, N.
y, reports an odd occurrence. Dur
ing a heavy thunderstorm a dozen or
more English sparrows, which were
exposed to severe fall of hailstones,
few down into shed, where they
found hen brooding some young
chickens. The frightened sparrows
took refuge under the hen, and re-
manned until the storm passed. There
was no objection raised by the hen
or chickens
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
C0PENHsVER rs ON TRIAL.


- 80 ~
The case of Joseph H. Copenhaver,
a wealthy farmer..who. on April is
last, i is charged, shot Sand killed his
wife at their home. in Clarke county,
was called in.the Circuit court at Ber--
ryville before Judge Thomas ". Har-
rison of Winchester: but. owing TO
several jurors being excused by Law
from jury duty, the jurors were dis
charged, and new venire summoned
for today, when the trial was COM
menced.
This case has attracted widespread
interest, and the courtroom and streets
of Berrvville were thronged with far
mers en- harvest hands. who pracii-
cally threw down their work ira busy
season to attend the trial. A large
number OF witnesses have been snm.
moned from Clarke county, and one as
" south az Newberry. >. C.,--Rev
W. l.. SeabrooK, formerly pastor OF
Grace Lutheran church, Y inchester,
~ W NA~t3 tflN hCdA eJ4S1cl1 was IL fucU1-
ber
Prosecuting Attorney William y.
Lewis, of Clarke county; Frank B.
Whiting. Of Berryvil'e. land. Richard
e. Byrd. Of Winchester. represent the
state, and Marshal Met orInick and
Blackburn Smith, both II Berryville,
are counsel for Copenhavel
The crime was ore OF the most hor-
rible ever committed ia Clark county.
Copenhaver arose on the morning Of
SATURDAY., Aprill6, and after complain
ing OF breakfast neins cold, turned
and. it is charged. shot his wife with o
pistol. Sh7.ived only few minutes
dying in his arms.
He at once locked himself in tina.
house and was later found asleep in
bed and drunk by the officers, who
hauled him to Berryville, where he
has since been confined in jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
why are You SO Beautiful.

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 ?
If not, go TO your.pharmacist and ask
for Florifoam. A perfume of the
flower with the Peroxide OF Hydrogen.
For sale by G. o. Weaving & Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
THE RAILWAY CONDUCTORS
They Are Banded Together in Broth
erhood for Trade and Bene-
hciary Purposes.

The Order OF Railway Conductors,
one Of the most powerful railroad
brotherhoods, had its inception at a
meeting of few conductors on the
Illinois Central railroad at Amboy,
H., in the spring Of 1868. An associa-
ton known as the Conductors union
was formed at that meeting. Another
division was formed shortly after IT
Galesburg Of the conductors Of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rail-
road. These two organizations held q
joint convention at Mendoza, Ill, ii
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
ARC TALENTED IN MUSIC.

Masters Harry and Ernest Cochrane,
OF Providence, r. l., are spending
some time in this city as the guests
of their uncle. Mr. f. H. Gracien.
on South Raleigh street The young
gentlemen. although only in their
teens, are accomplished musicians and
have given several programs at social
events while here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
An Extremely Unpleasant Condition

You are probably fond of outdoor
exercise. andSindulge in driving, ska
ting or walking, yet each pleasure has
its 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 by Parola Cream.
Instant relief from the burning SEN
sation. For sale by G. o. Weaving &
Co. 3a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
SOCIAL D0HGS.
The Misses Clohan Entertained at heir
Home Last Thursday.

Misses Lucy and Bessie Clohan en-
tertained at Their home on South Ra-
leigh st. last Thursday from to IL
O'Clock. The affair was in honor Of
their guest, Miss Edna Moves, of
Washington. ID. G., who is spending
several weeks in this citv. There
were about 20 guests present.
TIE evenings enterf ainment consist
ed in number of musical numbers,
dancing and playing entertaining
games. The evening was spent in a
most enjoyable manner and the guests
departed for their homes at late
hour. Refreshments were served late
in the evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
A near,renaing spect.cle.

Especially to a fond mother, is the
agony of irritation in her infant pro-
duced by many causes and for relief
of which she has tried every means
without effect. Parola, soothing
and healing powder, gives immediate
relief and permanent cure. For sale
by G.. O. WEAVING & Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30

their play at recess by the teacher,
Miss Edith c. Wadleigh.
The building has stove, which is
one of the most curious heating ar
rangements in existence in the state
to-day 1t is what is known as the
"hog-back stove" in fact, it does
greatly resemble hog, with its long.
oval body. mounted on four small legs.
1t was built in Assonet over a century
ago by Capt Job Pierce, and it has
stood the test of time. On one occa-
sion scholars tried to blow it up. hav
ing partially filed it with powder, but
they couldn't do it
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
sTIRIN SOCIAL CIRCLES.

James Jerson. native of Italy, and
Glare Butts, of this city. were mar
ried at high nooa Tuesday at the par-
sonage Of the United Brethren churc-
The ceremony was De, formed by the
pastor. Rev. J. D. Donovan. They
will reside in Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
Low bate excursion. to the sea.nore.

On THURSDAYS July 81, August 4, IS
and September /, the Cumberland
Valley Railroad will sell special ex-
cursior tickets to Atlantic City, Cape
May, Sea Isle City. Ocean City. Avail
on, Anglesea, Wildwood, Holly Beach,
N. j. and Rehobotb, Del.
Tickets Will be good going on above
dates on train leaving Nartinsburg at
8. 10 a. m. and to return on any Iegn-
lar train except hmiced trains on the
Pennsylvania Railroad on which an
extra fare is charged) within IS days,
including date of issue. Rate from
Martinsburg $3.50. Atlantic CITY,
passengers may go through via Della
ware River Bridge route.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
Do women o.. seapt

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
q. O. WEAVING e. Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
Forcing srew.a Of Pearls.

The Japanese are encouraging the
growth of real" pearls by forcing a
grain Of sand into oysters and plant
ing them until the pearl is formed by
a deposit around the foreign substance
of the material from which the shell
lining is formed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-30
LEFT FOR ST. LOUIS.

Mr. George b. Daniels and daugh-
tiers, Misses Minnie and Belle Daniels,
and Ms. Lucy b. Calls and daughter,
Miss Belle Calls, OF near GeraIdstown,
this county, passed through this city
enroute 10 ST. Louis, where they will
spend some time visiting the exposi.
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-22
OCEAN LEVEL CANAL.
". B. Parsons Suggests Cost May
Make It's W0rth Questionable.

Whether or not the United States can afford to
nay the price, in time and money. Of an ocean
level canal on the isthmus of Panama.
question put last night by William Barclay Par
sons. member of the Panama Canal Commission
in his speech at the Geographical Societys hftieth
anniversary dinner at DelmOnico's
over one hundred and fifty men and women we're
present Commander Robert L. Peary. president
of the society presided The other speakers were
Charles v Fornes, who responded to the toast
New York: eX-Mayor Seth Low. on Geography
and Exploration; Captain a. T. Mahan. L. s NJ
The United States Navy and the Pacific" and
Baron Kaneko.
Mr. Parsons devoted the first part OF his speech 70
telling of the benefits that would accrue to the
world from the building of the great WATERWAYS II
was the closing paragraphs which raised the aues-
ton Of the possibility of constructing ocean level
canal, and caused intense interest. Mr.. Parsons
said:
locks such is the desirable type that steamers
can proceed from one ocean TO another with only
And il Will be the aim of the commission to either
secure that desirable end or come to il with
the lowest possible summit level as will commend
itself in their judgment
should have been made years ago by the French
company. and until those surveys are made it
hnt sa e1ef viii cost in both time @ @
and whether such cost is that should he
met by our government. He said the French
Canal Company had probably been Watching the
the canal at the time 1t had the project in hand
Among the guests at the dinner were Bishop
Potter D. O. Mills. Jacob II. Schin. Charles I
Nixon Mrs r Z. Peary. w S Logan selma
Hess Isdor Straus. Cornelius n. Bliss Gustav
10 I[isgel Rolo ogden, Henry q. Bryant John
Richie jr and l. y. Seligman.
The room was profusely decorated with American
flags Geographical views were flashed on a screen
on the wall opposite the presidents table A
number OF cable dispatches and letters from sister
societies in all parts OF the world were read nv
the secretary kilograms Of congratulation from
President Roosevelt Secretary Hay, Governor
OdeIl Prince Fushimi. and others Were also read
Commander Peary introduced Mayor Low as
the only living ex-president Of the GeographicaI
Society.
Baron Kaneko evoked much applause when he
said:
by a curious coincidence today is also the
with japan IL is "A pleasure for me To sav tba3
my people and my country owe all their progress
I-nltel SLntes.-