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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
Disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessness is responsible for many
railroad wreck and the same causes
are making human wrecks of suffer
But since the advent of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and Colds, even the worst
cases can be cured. and hopeless res
ignation is no longer necessary. Mrs.
Lois Cragg of Dorchester, Mass. is
one of many whose life was saved by
DR.. Kings New Discovery. This
great remedy is guaranteed for al
Throat and Lung diseases by all drug
gists. Price soc. and s1.00. Trial
bottles free.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
SOME VETERAN PRINTERS.
Quartette Who Have Been in the Bust
ness in New York State More
Than Half Century.

Thomas Atwood compositor in a
Port Jervis IN Y.) newspaper office,
completed his fifty-sixth year at the case
recently and celebrated his seventy-sec-
ond birthday. Gilbert Van Solver, a
Middletown printer, has worked SO years
at his trade Both of these veterans are
still active and rapid workmen, and put
in full hours every day.
Hon. |. V. Montanye, of Washington
Vile, finished his apprenticeship to the
printers trade in Goshen 60 years ago.
He has been in more or less active
newspaper life ever since, and is now the
editor of newspaper at Washington
vile.
David 0smun. of Chester, was a fell
low apprentice at Montanye. When the
Erie railroad was opened for business in
1S41 the first timetables of the company
were set up and printed by Osmun on a
hand press.
When the Erie established its own
printing concern in New York, Osmun
went with It, In 1868 he had charge of
the famous Erie printing press on which
the Gould and Fisk rapid additions to the
stock of the company were turned out to
checkmate Commodore Vanderbilt In
his efforts to get hold of Erie.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
TEACHERS APPOINTED.

All the Old Instructors of She pherd Col.
lego Retained Except One.
AT a meeting of the board of regents
OF the State Normal schools in Wheel
ing the teachers for the several schools
were appointed for the ensuing year.
There we're very few changes, and all
of the principals were reappointed.
The faculty at Shepherd college is the
same as lastH year, except that Miss
Pendleton, the music teacher, was not
responsibilities place will be filed
later. The corps of teachers is as fol-
lows at the Shephe-dstown school :
Principal, j. G.. Knutti; assistant to
principal, John ID. Muldoon; eachers,
Mrs. Mabel HenshawG Gardiner, Miss
Anna G. Wooley, Miss Blanche Cor
bin, John B. Triplett elocution teach
er, Miss Alma ID. Sitter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
A Cure for Piles.

Il had bad case of piles" says G.
+. Carter, of Atlanta, Ca, land con-
suited 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-
ers." DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Is
unequalled for its healing qualities.
Eczema and other skin diseases, also
sores, cuts, burns and wounds OF
every kind are quickly cured by It.
Sold by C. w. Tabler, w. s. Har-
per & Co,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
c. W. TabIer, W. S. Harper & {

C. w. TabTer, w. S. Harper & &C.
do not hesitate to recommend Kodoi
Dyspepsia Cure to their friends and
customers. Indigestion GAUGES more
III health than anything else. II de-
ranges the stomach, and brings on all
manner of disease. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat, cures In
digestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
disorders. Kodol Is not only per-
feet digestant but tissue building
tonic as well. Renewed health, per-
feet strength and increased vitality
follow it's use.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
Not a Sick Day Since.

was taken severely sick with
kidney trouble. | tried all sorts OF
medicines, none of which relieved me.
One day | saw an ad. Of your Electric
"itters and determined to try that.
after taking few doses | felt re-
neved, and soon thereafter was en-
tirely cured, and have not seen a sick
lay since. Neighbors of mine have
been cured of Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
LIVER ana Kidney troubles and Cen
sral Debility" This is what B. F.
Bass, of Fremont, N. c., writes.
Only soc. at all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
DIED AFTER SHORT ILLNESS.
ma. L. w. PoFFENBARGER sue.
CUnBs AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Had Lived a Retired Life In That Place
far some Years, " here He Was.
Prominent n estdeBt

Shepherdstown, June %. Mr.. l..
w. Potfenberger, one of the most
prominent and highly respected resi-.
dents of this place, died al his home
here last evening at o clock after a
short illness of acute Bri ghts disease.
He was aged 70 wears. he was taken
sick several days AGO with the attack,
pnt at that time his ailment was con-
sidered nothing serious. but his con-
1ition became more alarming until
Yesterday evening. when death ended
Us suffering.
Mr.. Poffenberger was born IN Wash.
ington comfy Nd. where he was
reared and where he speut the greater
portion Of his life. During his life
he acquired considerable property
from his labors He was a prominent
farmer OF that section for a number Of
years. He owned a handsome estate
near An,ietam battlefield. on which he
resided for some time. He has resided
at this place for the past few years,
and during his residence mere, he nas
surrounded himself with large circle
Of acou Enhances. He held the position
Of town councilman for several terms,
and during his term in Office was one
Of the most prominent and progress
sive mem bers of the body.
He is survived by a widow. who wal
formerly a Miss KDode, Of Sharps
burg, Md Three daughters also sur
vive Mrs a. d. Cow, Of Washing
ton rcuntv Md Mrs James Staley.
Of Washington, D. c., aud Mrs. All
drew B4r'las. Of Gettsburg, Pa
Other than the immediate family he
leaves large circle Of friends tc
mourn MS less. He was well known
10 Martl Isburg and Berkeley county,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02

evenings and drink tea with them, and it
was very nice indeed
But those awful reporters, They
would be on the watch for me. When
questions, and very often had me en-
gagged to be married to about dozen
girls at time. At last one day they
printed a story about me figuring in
burglar scrape. | was not concerned
in il at all, but the newspapers all had il
that way That caused me to move away
from Delaware. About six months ago
went to Salem, Va, where am taking
a course at the school there, studying the
languages, particularly. II is very
quiet place and nobody bothers me.
my father, the emperor, has been
greatly maligned in all sorts OF sensa-
tional stories. 1t is not true that he mar
ried an American adventures. Nor is ii
true he is weak. as represented. He is SO
years of age, and rules with an impair
tial hand.
MY father writes TO me regularly |
have stepmother, but she does not send
me any messages. My brother. the
crown prince, is years OF age, but he
is very weak physically, and, perhaps,
II the government goes into his hands
he may not have strength to use his pow
err over the ministers.
"They would rather have him on the
throne than me. That's the reason why
they have never encouraged me to go
back. For myself, | can state to you in
all seriousness that the abject monarchy
which is practiced in my country is most
disagreeable.
"If by any possibility l should ever
ascend the throne. would start thor
oughly new regime. There would be
more western civilization introduced in
TO Korea. We should have reforms in
every department of the government
| The spread of education would be the
great principal upon which the govern
mept would concentrate its energies.
Korea needs an intellectual awaken
ing.
| II admire very much the japanese
form OF government. | believe il is the
system which would work with sue
cess in Korea The more 7 study the
more there Is to learn, find, and per-
haps. some day shall make 1t my mis-
sion to go back to Korea as the mission
airy of education, If not to be the ruler
| Of the palace at Seoul"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
Novelty in Advertising.

A novel way of introducing a new ar
isle has been discovered in London.
A number OF men who suggest by their
apparel that they are grooms, Wallets or
servants of some kind are sent about the
shops to buy the article which is being
doomed. They insist upon having this
particular article, and no other, reject
ing any substitute which may be offered
them. In many cases the tradesman has
not the article in question, but is sure
to lay in stock of them when a few
DAYS later a drummer waits upon him
with the article in question AS the
men are selected with view TO give the
impression that their employers are
wealthy, the shopkeeper naturally
thinks that the article will bring him
the patronage of class he is anxious
to please.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
IN MEMORY OF kUMSEY.
Movement ON Foot for the Erection of
Monument at shepherdstown.

Monument at shepherdstown.
Judge Daniel b Lucas, of Charles
Town, is at the head of a movement
to erect monument to the memory
of James Rumsey. of Shepherdstown,
the inventor OF the steamboat. Judge
Lucas with Gov. A. B. White, who
was In Charles Town few days ago,
drove to Shepherdstown and viewed
the proposed site of the monument
along the banks OF the Potomac, at
point on the river where Rumsey
caused boat to be propelled by steam
fol- the first time in the history of the
world.
The movement if placed before the
people of the section would without a
doubt meet with hearty approval, as
so far all seem to be in sympathy with
the project. There are a number of
ancestors of the inventor in this Sec
ton
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
THROWN FROM A BUGGY.
mns. THOMAS sPEcK AND MISS EVA
NORTH HAVE NARROW ESCAPE.
MRS speek sastains Very Painfui I'm
juries and Miss North Rendered
Unconscious by the Fall.

Mrs. Thomas Speck, residing on the
Warm Spring road, about three miles
north. OF "artipsbure. and her infant
child and Miss Eva North. Of this city,
who is guest of Mrs. SpecK, were the
victims of runaway accident last
Sunday in which the two ladies were
painfully injured, the child escaping
unhurt.
They were returning from service
at the Presbyterian church at Falling
Waters. and when descending the hill
near the home of Mr.. Aquilla Janney,
a POI ton OF the harness became dis
arranged. This caused the horse to
become frightened, and the animal
ran away. While plunging down the
hill the carriage struck huge rock,
the shock of the collision throwing
the occupants to the ground. Mrs.
Speck was badly cut about the head,
her injuries being very painful. Miss
North was rendered uncoDsc ious by
the fall upon the hard roadway, and
sustained painful Commissions about the
head and BODY. The child had a re-
markable escape, being uninjured.
The ladies were removed to the res
idence of Mr.. Janney, and DR.. Hedges,
brother of Mrs. Speck, was sum
moned and dressed their injuries.
Both are suffering from the shock of
Il cir unpleasant experience, but are
expected to recover speedily.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
GETS APPOINTMENT AS CADET.
MIR, earle Watson Awarded the Honor
Through Hon. C. M. Babb.

Mr.. r. Earle Watson, of West MAJ
tin street, has been awarded the cadet
shin of the county this year to the
state university at Morgantowp. TIE
appointments was made through Hon.
9. NJ Babb. of Falls, W. Va. This
is tie Second graduate of the 1904
class from the Martinsburg High
school, both of which were employees
at The Evening World Office, to re-
ceive appointments.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
MISS EVELYN HART DEAD
Expired Suddenly in California on
Thursday Night.
WAS A NATIVE OF WINCHESTER
She Was Neice Of Mrs. !. l. W. Baker
formerly Of Msrlnsbutg, and Once
Resided in This City.
Resided in This Civ.

Intelligence was received in Win
chseter Saturday of the death Of Miss
Evelyn NJ Hart, native Of WiDches-
ter and a former well-known resident
OF Ma-tinsburg, which occurred on
Thursday in Pasadena, California,
where size had been some months for
her health Miss Hart had been suf-
ferer from pulmonary trouble for some
years and her dosth wal. due TO this
cause.
She was out riding alone and was
seized with hemorrhaRe. When. as
sistance reached her she was dead.
Her maid, who was her constant COM
panion, bad just gone on astwo-weeks
visit, leaving her alonel whent. death
overlook her. The body will be
brought east and will probably be in
tered in Mount Hebron cemetery,
Winchester, bv the side OF her parents.
Miss Hart was the youngest daugh
ter of the late Maj. Cainillus s. Hart,
who was former resident OF Win
chester. and she was born there 20
years ago. With the exception of a
few years. Miss Hart had lived with
her sister, Mrs. Irvine, wife of DIR.
William M. Irvine, president of Mer-
eersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pa.
Miss Hart was for time a teacher in
the Wonens college, ut Frederick,
Md. and she was possessed of consid-
ted to several of the leading maya
zines and was well known as a writer
Of short stories
She was one of the first advocates Of
she open-air treatment for consump-
tion and for the last three years she
had never slept in house. This
treatment she followed during her
STAY in Asheyille, n c., in Arizona
and in Pasadena, and she claimed that
ben life was prolonged by the treat
ment during those years. Some time
ARo she contributed an illustrated ar.
tscle on the openair cure to a leading
magazine, which was widely quoted
at the time. and which was largely
responsible for several states taking
the subject MP and establishing free
camps where consumptives could re-
ceive treatment.
Miss Hart is survived BY three sis
tArs-Mrs. Irvine and Miss Alice Hart
Of Mercersburg, and Mss Florence, of
Washington. She was niece of Mrs.
J. l.. w. Baker, formerly of this city.
yRnd viii be remembered bv many
people here.
The remains were taken TO MERGERS
burg. Pa on Wednesday for burial.
DEATH OF AN INFANT,
Suddenly, at the rectory on Thurs
day, June ..23, Anne Power, infant
daughter of Rev. John s. and Elisa
beth McCauley Douglas, aged eleven
months. Services will he held at the
rectory Satur day morning at o'clock,
after which the body was taken to
WASHINGTON, d. c., for interment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02

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 ?
II not. go to your:phsrmacist and ask
for Florifoam. A perfume of the
flower with the Peroxide of Hydrogen.
For sale by G. O.'Weaning q Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
wILT-HORNSHER

Miss Virginia Reed Hornsher and
Walter Fleming Wilt, a merchant of
X earnevsville, were married Thurs
day evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vincent g. Moore. near Shep.
herdstown. by Rev. Paul Essex, pas
tor of the Baptist church. The couple
will reside at Kearneysville.
FORMER RESIDENT MARRIED.
Miss Lucy Awe. daughter OF Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Awe, Of Blooming
ton. H.. and Mr.. John B. Knapp, a
former resident of MartDisburg. were
married il Bloomington on Wednes-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
GRAY Wolves Are Dangerous

The gray wolf is very destructive to
cattle in Montana. and sometimes over
powers and devours the strongest steers.
No trap yet made has been able TO emp
ture one: the animal seems to shun al
traps instinctively.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
a Bear,rending spectacle.

Especially to 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 l. Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
lex last Tha announcement of tht

dav last. The announcement Of the
marriage reached this city Friday.
The groom is son OF Mr.. George
Knapp, for many wears teller at the
PeopIes's Trust Co. in t..is city. and
will be remembered by many here.
The newly welded couple will be
at home at No. 259 Jansen avenue,
Chicago, after july 10.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
A Runaway Bicycle .

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of j. B. Orner, Franklin Grove.
III. It developed a 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 csc. at all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
Doesn't Respect old Ace i.

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age, but
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, 1904-07-02
Increased Production Of Meat.

Since 1910 the worlds production Of
meat has been increased 81 per cent, and
grain 400 per cent
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-02
THE FAMOUS AMERICAN SPA

1T froze to death"
The colored American., 1904-04-02
.Jt6rnnd fountain Of the Jdfsd Order ofJne8efornos


by
of
female of all persons good health from
Of
week and death benefits
BENEFITS paid
eft
hin
January Sick benefits paid from sr5O to
locality application W. l. Taylor G. W. Master
ofh authO
children
like the Fountain sick benefits from
month";
les month
death
divided
dues according the following tables
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Our local contemporary seems to
have undergone another metamor
phosis. Has Brother Manly gone or is
Brother Cromwell playing the 'pOssum.
The mix up between the Odd Eel
lows Journal and The COnservator
has been fought to a finish. Editor
Asbury cleaned up completely for his
antagonist of the Windy City and
leaves the battle without a scar. and
covered with honor and the tropics of
victory.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Prof G.. F. Richings, who has the
most complete stereopticon views show
ing what the colored people have done
in the last forty years, is in the city
where he will remain for a few weeks.
He gave a most interesting enter
tainment at the Metropolitan A. NJ E.
Church last Monday night to a large
and enthusiastic audience. His work
relates almost entirely to pictures Of
representative colored men and wom-
en- in all the walks of life, and his
explanation is brief to the paint but
makes an indelible impression on the
auditor.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

The Rev. l. G. Jordan, DID,, Cores
ponding Secretary of the Foreign Mis-
zion Board, is making supreme eff
fort to raise $4,000 by Sunday, April
3rd. Indications point to his success.
He is urging every individual as we'll
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Mr.. James NJ. Conway, the special
supreme deputy of K. of P. for the
District of Columbia has organized a
new lodge in the District to be known
as Syracuse number 10. 1t met last
Tuesday night. March the 18TH at 1913
L Street, n. w.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Hons. Hiram Watty, H. S. Cum
mings, of Baltimore, attended the
Washington banquet. Editor T. Thorn
as Fortune of New York, Hon. Charles
w. Anderson, Supervisor of Races Of
New York city, Judge ]. B. Raymond,
of Altoona, Pa, and Attorney E. A.
Johnson, of Raleigh, N c., were guests
at the Washington banquet.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Mr.. H. T. Morris, the well-knOw
boniface, has accepted a position at
Messrs. Moore & PriOleau, 1916 Penn.
Avenue, n. w, as head man and mix
OIogist. Mr.. Morris is one of the
most popular young men in town and
his popularity has already been tested
by the large numbers of friends who
have called to see and congratulate
him. Mr. T. w. r. Griffin remains in
assistant to Mr.. Morris. They make a
strong team.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Messrs-, Mann and Graves of Patter-
son, N. J., were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Joy while in this city.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Mrs. John Simmons of Orange, n. J..
was in the city asst week the guest of
her sister Mrs. Hughes Of 18th street.
She left for Richmond and other
points in Virginia on Friday.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Miss Marjorie West of Germantown,
is in the city with her aunt Mrs. Car
ter on 10th ST., and will be here till
after the marriage of her cousin Miss
Emma Carater on the 18th inst.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Mr.. Robert w. Taylor, financial
agent for the Tuskegee Normal and
Industrial Institution, has spent a few
hours in the city this week.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Miss May Belcher who has been in
ed to her home in Augusta, Ga.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Miss L. M. Henry, a graduate of
Freedmen's Hospital and Training
School for Nurses is pleasantly To-
Gated at Talklai, Ariz. She is cred
it and an honor to her profession.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Miss Channie Patterson and her sis
grippe.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Mr.. John Downing of Pittsburg,
was in the city last week the guest
of DIR. Albert Ridgely.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Miss Lulu Love, who has been sick
the past few weeks, is improving and
will be able to return to her school
soon.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Lawyer J. Douglas WetmOre of
Jacksonville Florida, is in the city,
where he came to attend the Washing
ton banquet. Mr.. Wtmore is one of
the coming young men of the race.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Mr.. John Nalle, Supervising Prin-
cipal of the 11th Division, has been
sick with the grippe.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

DIR. Brooker T. Washington, arrived
in the city last Wednesday night and
was met at the station by the commit
tee of the Metropolitan A. NJ. E.
Church After a brief reception, he
was escorted to the residence of Judge
R. H Terrell on T Street, where he re
mained during his sojourn in tn city
He was in great demand while in the
city, but found time enough to see
many Of his personal friends. The
/ banquet rendered him last Thursday
evening was on magnificent scales
/ Last night he spoke to an Audience at
| the Metropolitan A. NJ. E. Church that
tested the capacity of the church. OF
/ the lecture more will be said next
week.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Rev E. w. hampton, the Finan-
ciaI Secretary of the A NJ. E. Church,
is in the city for a few days resting g
nett and a number of members Of the
financial board of the church are al
so expected in the city this week.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

A leap year proposal entertainment
was given at the residence of Mrs.
Prime Smith, 231 o St, N. w, March
1st, 1904. A large gathering was pres
ent The secretary of the 'BuffalOes'
and Mr.. Nj. D. Williams, were present.
The colored American., 1904-04-02
Yg City Paragraphs. *

as every Church and Sunday School
to do the best in raising the quota.
The colored American., 1904-04-02

Miss Annie Robinson of 1927 Min
eeenth street, Northwest, will leave the
city Thursday, March "A for a visit to
her mother in Manassas, Va She will
spend d few days there, resting and re-
gaining her health.