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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
COURT OF INQUIRY
NOW IN SESSION
BOARD or NAVAL OFFICERS ARE TRYING TO ASCERTAIN
THE WYOMING RAN ON THE ROCKS -

tor had Just steamed out from tha
station At nremsrton ON her way
60 target practice on the Port An-
Eelea range when the disaster po-
CURED. Tho rounding nose 81 the
big monitor struck with vlolenea
on the boulder lined beach at Point
White. or Point Stanley, and had
she been under full steam she wopld
nave been crushed to pieces BY the
blow. As Il was two OF her plates
were sprung and one compartment
opened 70 the inflow or the water.
Later It was found that two other
compartments had suffered leaks.
The water was about so feet dYep
who're the Wyoming struck. and The
channel where she went aground
was about "a quarter OF "A mile vide.
After being hung up on the rocks
Ia the fog for about three hours the
Wyoming put back 60 nremertoa
under her own steam. She goes
into drYdock for repairs within the
noxt few days. probably Wednesday
or Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
WILL FIX
the RATE

The final meeting OF the finance
committee 10 fix the tax levy takes
place this afternoon The report Of
the committee must be made 10 the
council tonight The rate will not
be fixed AZ more than 10 mills.
determined attempt wili be
made on the part of several mem
beers % the council to secure a raise
In the salaries OF some Of the city
employees. particularly the fremen.
II this l. done Il will be a the ex-
penae OF some public improve
ments. as the general fund will not
be enabled 20 contribute It's regular
share 20 improvements n Il f. called
upon TO pay Increased salaries.
The $50 e00 required FOR the re-
pair OF the fffehoat Snnquaimie
will be allowed Enough funds will
be provided for TO allow OF the np-
eration Of a garbage collection sys-
TEN during the latter mouths Of
next year
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HAVE met
the CUT

There Will be a slump In lumber
pretty quick aud suburban build
ers viii find flooring particularly
easy TO set hold Of At meeting
OF the Washington Logglng and
brokerage company. Saturday, n
reduction In tho scale OF selling
prices was inaugurated. No. 4. or
flooring. being reduced from ~ Co
s. per thousand. aud No, 3. or mer-
charitable lumber. from 81 60 $3.50.
Glass No, was left az the old rate,
$3.50.
The cut In prices was made by
the association 60 meet the cut-rate
competition started by the indie
pendent loKEors along the sound.
Tho association comprises the ma
iority of the sound logging COM
panien. The cut OF 81 per thousand
on the flooring lumber Is expected
TO liyen the market to no small ex=
tent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
BELIEVES Z00K
rs ALL RIGHT

II the citizens Of Ballard do not
think Mayor zook Il for running a
clean town they vii please look
back to the time when the saloon
men were having agents distribute
samples around the town. and at the
same time taking orders" said a
prominent republican this morning.
The Christian people at that time
made a complaint TO the mayor. and
he at once brought 1t bfore the coun-
ell. There was about half the coun-
cn thought Il would be right 20 In
terfere. but Mayor Zook said Il must
stop. and Il did.
AN ordnance was made out by
the city clerk prohibiting the dis
tributing Of sample liquors.. was
signed BY the mayor. and that ordi-
nance has been enforced. From that
time Mayor Zook has had a great
many Of the saloon people against
him. and that IL why the saloon peo-
ple are always ready 20 take up a
fight against him"
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! AT Ballard
sss.e.S&ss.s.s.s-..s...s...s.........s..-
THE ISSUE
CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR zooK
TALKS OF his POSITION

Interest Il warming up In Ballard
over the coming election. The ciu-
sens are putting forth every effort
70 carry their issue through to vic
tory II Is freely expressed b lead
ers o. the party that the principle.
rather than the individual - the
paramount question before the pco-
PIE. The leading spirits In the party
assert that municipal purity IL the
one issue TO be fought out
The sincerity OF the republican
party Il questioned. and the prom
ises for reform doubted. because
the existence Of gambling under
protection Of the administration has
been known for several monthA
They assert that the order Of Mayor
Zook. for closing the gambling
houses. was a political move. II IL
argued that had the republican
party had the purity OF heart dur
the present time gambling would not
have been permitted at all
Candidate for Mayor Thomas
Hegdahl says that he desires 70 see
the issues OF his party win. This
IL the chief object and hope he has.
and he feels that the citizens Of the
city are with him
4 want - assure the people Of
Ballard that I am not a candidate
looking for an office or honor but
simply am a citizen. realizing the
duties and responsibilities resting
upon me as SUCH said Mr.. HeEdahl
20 a reporter for The Star. 4 be-
lieve IN Ballard first. last and al
ways. and believe In the purity and
integrity Of the city. II I am elected
and the people place the responsible
ity q directing the affairs Of the
city In my hands I assure them that
l shall do what think IL for the
best interest % the cry.
If / succeed IN my endeavors I
shall feel that the satisfaction Of
knowing I have done something for
the betterment OF Ballard viii pay
me for having done my duty and
given my time 10 the administration
Of the city. II I should fail to meet
the anticipation Of the citizens
shall stiil feel that I have done
what could to the best OF my abfl-
fty.
The issues In this campaign are
not personal IL Il not that any
man shall vote for me that I am a
candidate. but that I believe IN the
doctrines Of the citizens party and
know they are for the best interests
Of the city
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BIG DEAL
CONCLUDED

A t25 900 real estate deal. trans
forring a Capitol hin tract. waa con
cluded Tits morning. Several fine
rasldance lots between East Pros
pect and East Caller streets and
fronting on Eighteenth and Nine
tsenth avenues. changed hands. the
title passing from tho hands of J.
A. Moore 20 Turner, Costello 4
Phelhn.
The new owners will build hand
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
Wit DRAWS
APPEAL

Mrs Susan Rumheaux. the col
ored woman recently convicted OF
granddaughter for killing her hus.
band. James Rumheaux. at Walsh
Lake. has decided 60 dismiss her
appeal to tho supreme court and
serve her sentences. which Is Only
two years and six months. She will
probably be taken over to the peni-
tertiary with the prisoners who are
O. 40 tomorrow.
Among those who will be taken
% Waiia Walla tomorrow are Paul
Underwood. sentenced 20 Is years
for the murder OF his infant daugh-
ter; Fred Adams. sentenced 20 rs
years Tor rape. and Oscar Green. a
hlgh wayman. who must serve Is
years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
YOUTHFUL
8 8 CRIMINALS

Herbert and Rudolph Armstrong.
aged ? and ~. woro committed Ia
tho reform school by Superior
Judge Tallman this morning on the
petition OF their mother, who lives
AZ Auburn. Although the youngest
hoy does not look TO be more than
6 years OF age. he IL said to be al
ready "A hardened criminal and 10
ise even worse. II possible. than his
elder brother. Tho boys were re-
Gently convicted of petty larceny
and have several times been caught
In the act OF stealing.
On account Of their youth, Judge
Tnllman dld not want 10 send them
20 the reform school. but finally de-
eided To DO so. as there did not
seem 10 be anything else 90 do.
Both OF the boys appear Ia bo much
younger than their mother says
they are.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
IN DOUBT

The democrats held a meeting
Saturday night 20 decide whether or
not they should have a ticket a
good many are In favor ~ one and
still larger number are against e.
There VIII be n convention held
next Wednesday night. and II they
decide 70 have a ticket Il VIII be put
up AZ once. A good many democrats
are IN favor Of the republican ticket
as n stands. and the probabilities
are that good many Of the candi-
dates on the republican ticket viii
be Endorsed.
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ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 81
Gen. kuropatkin reports The Of
fensive movement OF the japanese
near ExRut Chan on Saturday con
tinued TIL O'Clock IN the after
noon. The fighting was ludeclsive.
though the japanese advance was
stayed BY Russian fire. Although
the fighting continued part OF three
days. the spirit Of the soldiers con
tinnes excellent No REPORTS we're
received Of any fighting last night. {"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
PENNEGAR APPOINTED

y. y. Pennegar. Of Seattle. has
been appointed general auperintend-
ent of the General Service company
at the head Of tho work OF dis
mantlinE the exhibits at tho Sc.
Louis fair. lie has stated that all
the exhibits will be off the grounds
by March 4. 1905.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
IN
SIGHT
By scripps News Ass'nJ

SPRINGFIELD. Ill. Nov. "a
Another company Of militia was or
dered to zeigler today In response
10 an appeal from Sheriff Stein. who
reports the situation around the
Letter mines desperate. The camp
was fired on Sunday and again to-
day. II Is reported that union min
erH arc making an effort 10 blow up
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
MEAD At UNIVERSITY

Governor Mead addressed the stu
dents OF the university a. Denny
hall. on the advantages OF securing
an education. this morning. lis
address Was greatly appreciated by
the students. Edmund Vance Cooke
the we'll known poet and lecturer
also addressed the students. reeitint
some OF hia best known compost
lions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28

some residences on the lots and let
them out on leases. II is understo0d
that plans are already being drafted
by the architects and that several
Of the residences are being BUN
according % specifications under
approval Of future tenants.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28

In the damage suit Of 4 J. Phil
lips against the White aar Steam
ship company. n superior court jury
this morning returned a verdict IN
favor Of the defendant
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
esrpsIn Hurtsr.. Attention

Greatest offering Mems and Boys
Clothing on record Also Under
wear and Furnishings. Sae offer Of
A. Bridge q Co. on another pass.
sale starts tomorrow. The whole
store turned loose sss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
CITIZENS MtETlNG

There win be n Scandinavian
meeting ~ tho Swedish tabernacle.
corner ~ Chestnut and Third ave.
nue. tonight Several speeches Will
be made hY leaders o. the eitizenS
pei<et ~Thelr main @bject VIII be
. explain why the $eople should
vote the ciflzens' ticket. 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28
Great Land
Sale

Cheap -Four Roomsd Cot
tage and five acres Of
fine land on car line ard
lake only ........NFTo
on terms OF sc down and
go per month. Party can
make $4,000 a year on this
property IN berries and
chickens. Fine view Of Sc
attic and mountains. over
i.f00 acres Of this beautiful
land has been sold In the
last co days IN G. u. Hili-
mans Lake Washington
Garden % Eden addition.
City offices. Rooms I, 2,
3 Times Block. or take free
boats az Rainier Beach
Boat House, on Washing .
ton street car line office
and 20 statesmen on
Grounds.
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worEinsrsn. Attention

Read the ad. Of A. Bridge a co.
n this issue--the greatest Clothing
offer on record. 80.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28

Letters arsenal within tho stock
AIDE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28

Another OF the Mission style Solid oak Morris
Chairs. finished weathercd or golden. has
patent spring seat for cushion support: fit
ted with reversible cushions; the STAND
ARD price on this chair is very easy Sld.5O
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28

Fsr sal~8 y ofwy ofHka mim
FOR gAIE-New house. f2f& 100
cash. hal 80 month. lust ready %
move in. 49t Valley -. 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28

Quite n pleasing pattern frame. solid oak Nor
ris Chair, nicely polished. neatly turned side
spindles and curved front posts. reversible
cushions. patent spring seat. finished wealth.
cred or golden. You'll note the STANDARD
price is very small S12.00
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28

4 very neat and strong pattern solid oak Nor
ris Chair; heavy front posts. neat flat spin
die sides; has strong patent spring under the
seat cushion. finish ed either wsathered or
golden. Well worth the STANDARD price
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28

exceedingly pleasant To
nov y 10 nsunas n fnu5dc lrey esfed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28

s i h home O credit" eat d 1t is it or
IN in o
a and moa sal ndprNenh this store make credit buying he m
f my stern The power o he is q
tomeurnshes
always
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-11-28

The heavy front posts OF this solid oak Morris
Chair give II good strength and solidlty OF
splendid pattern; has removable patent
spring seat bensath the cushion; arm rests OF
quartered oak polished: finished golden or
weathered; 4...t... st.s........s..- .'. Nlo.oo
ARD price reversible cushions The STAND
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26
NEW FIRM.

Thompso aud Thompson will be
the style Of new clothing
firm which will open in a
week or two in the room now occu.
pied by P. Otto Schneider's Bakery
on North Q teen street. The members
Of the firm are Messrs. Lewis ii. aud
Benz. J. Thompson, both fine business
men aud popular fellows who know
the clothing business from the ground
mp. They have been employed in the
past as statesmen in their brothers
store--Jas f. Thompson and BROTH
er. They need no introduction nor
commentator. There are no Young
men better known Ia the county.
Both left on Monday morning for
New York to buy their new stock
which will be here in few days.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26
REPUBLICANS NOMINATE.

The Republicans met in mass meet
ing last Saturday night to nominate
candidates for magistrates and con-
stables. For the former there were
six candidates. Messrs. Roberts,
Snyder Evans, McQuilkin, Russler,
and former policeman Snyder. 1t was
decided that the two highest, on the
first ballot. should be the nominees.
The vote was as follows;
Roberts, as7, Evars. 1856, Justice
Snyder, 1856. McQuilkin, 81, W. fl.
Snyder, ~, Russler, 80. and Roberts
and Evans were the chosen ones,
There were only two candidates Tor
constables, Geo. M. Johnson and
Charles McBec, who were nominated
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26

Hon. f. Y. Fitzpatrick, Congressman
from ketueky, writes from the National
Hotel, Washington, D. c., as follows:
"At the solicitation of friend / used
your Peruna and can cheerfully recon-
mend your remedy TO anyone suffering
with catarah or who needs good tonic."
IF. Y. Fitzpatrick.
Peruna is the remedy for catarrh. AL
most every body knows that by heresay
and thousands know it by experience.
Whatcan be cured in the beginning in n
week or two by using Peruna, if allowed
to become chronic, may require months
of faithful treatment. You had better
take Pernna now for by and BY you may
be obliged 10 take IL for some time in
order 10 get vel. Now tire warm, dry
weather viii assist in your cure. You
are nor liable 10 catch fresh COLI and
delay your cure.
Hundreds of men of dignity and promi-
nence from all over the United States
endorse Peruna.
No other remedy receives such con-
vincing testimonials. Send for free book
of testimonials.
If you do not receive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case and he viii
be pleased TO give you his valuable adj
cice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President Of
.he Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26
TICKET NOMINATED.

The prohibitienists met in the
court house last Saturday afternoon
and nominated the following ticket.
w. +. Siler for Sheriff; G. w. James,
County Commissioner; J. H. Sheckel,
Assessor for First District, d.
Sheckel, Assessor for Second District;
c. w. Whisner, OF Morgan, senator
or long term. No nominations were
made for Senator for short term, MOI
for prosecuting attorney, members Of
he Legislature and County Surveyor.
The conve alton adopted the platform
formulated by the national convention
at Indianapolis.
The Convention was called to order
by Mr. H. E. Hare, and permanent
organization was had by the election
f Mr.. John Bert, as charm an, and
A. H. Staubly Secretary.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26
SENATORIAL NOMINATION.

The Senatorial convention, that met
in Berkeley Springs on last Wednes-
dav onominated Mr. VIM. Campbell oil
Jefferson for the long term.
There was no nomination for the
short term to succeed the Hon. John
]. Cornwell, becaxse, natter debating
the matter, and taking the opinion OF
lawyers, 1t was thought that such
nomination would not be legal as the
Governor had not declared, u vacancy
and had not issued proclamation tor
an election.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26
INwoon FAIR

The annual fair at Inwood Pa K
has been in progress this week nd
has been about the same magnitude as
OF former years. excepting hat The
attractions have been more nun eFous.
There have been great many
shows OF various KIN aud free open
air performances that the pc ,ple have
enjoyed The exhibitions are abou
ofthe usual importance. excepting
those OF cattle. This cepar tment was
s yelled by the exhibitions OF the large
and fam Gus herd Of short horns Of
Mr.. Z. N. Beomly .ot FIR ederick, Va,
The fruit department was nol what II
ought to have been i'll the midst oil
the best fruit section in the world blu,
the growers are careless add neglI-
gent and pay little attention to the
advertisement OF their business.
On Thursday there was political
speaking and that was an important
feature of the day. Hon. John ].
Cornwell, the Democratic candidate
for Governor aud Hon. Alexander G.
Young OF New Y, were the speakers.
The Republicans refused to have
speaking and they were therefore, not
represent ed during the fare. We will
give complete list Of the premiums
awarded in our next issue.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26

julius NJ Coy lie
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26
CITY BAND PICNIC.

The City Band picnic to Berkeley
Springs on last Tuesday was per
feet success. Six hundred and fifty
tickets were sold at this station, and
many more would have gone if theie
bad been enough cars to accommo
date them. There was fine program
OF amusements for the day, ard it
passed most delightfully."-. The game
of baseball. between the Royal Blues
and the Berkeley SPRING team was a
disappointment, in fact it was"bum =
The score was I'll to 10 in favor OF
Berkeley Springs. The water or some
thing else, paralyzed the Blues ard
they utterly failed.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26
SIMPLE TRUTH.
Editor State sman:

Editor Statesman: -
This short and imperfect sketch is
written with a spirit OF charity to all
and malice toward none aud simply
to settle for all time a slanderous re-
port that for more than third OF a
century has oeen.circulated against the
memory of a brave and honorable
soldier by citizen of Berkeley county
to the effect that he, the aforesaid
citizen, with his own hands, shot and
killed Charles B. Wiltshire, son OF
the late George Wiltshire. of near Lee
town, Jefferson county, a brother to
DR.. Jas G. Wiltshire, of Baltimore
and Mr.. G. B. Wiltshire, OF Martins
burg.
know of n own knowledge, from
what was told me by people of the
highest responsibility and yeracity
and from we'll authenticated history
that the report above referred to is
false and absolutely without founda-
ton. | know of my own personal
knowledge that CHARLES B. Wiltshire
was shot and killed as brave aid
hon o able soldier during the latte
part of March 1865. know that he
enlisted in Capt Baylor's company in
1861, that on account of wounds he
was honorably discharged from the
regular service, that after recuperat-
ing for some time he joined Col Mos
by's command, then operating in the
valley OF Virginia, l know from the
testimony OF numerous reputable wit
resses that he was wounded in fight
a. the home of Col. Benham lew
miles this ii ie RI Berryvillc. l know
of my personal knowledge that he
was brought to the home of Barney
Gilbert, on the Opequon creek one
mile FROM Wadesville Clarke Co. and
onlv few miles from my home where
he died. Col Dudly, OF Penusy wanna
was in command of the Federal post
a that point and permitted Mr.. Will
slire's friends to administer to his
w tnts
He was we'll cared for by the inmates
OF the Gilbert home but he died lew
days after from secondary hemmorr
hage. ] was at the family home near
Leetown when the remains were
brought home and acted as a pail
e ,rer at the funeral. l knew the
family we'll, they were OF the best
people in Virginia. and there was no
Drawer and truer soldier that ever
drew a sword than this beloved son OF
noble percentage and it is a shame
that his sweet and blessed memory
should be furnished by SANDER and
falshood.
Very truly
Julius N Coyle
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26

n. F. KEGS. President.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26
FLIGHT OF EAGLES.

The local lodge of Eagles took a
fly from their aerie, in this city, last
Wednesday evening, and made bee
line for Winchester where they as
sisted in incubatiHg another brood.
The result was an aerie of IS eaglets
in that city. The two hocks then pro-
ceeded to prey ON the fat of the land,
and screamed to their hearts; or rath
er stomachs; delight. until cock crow
ing, where the Martlnsburg birds re-
turned to their own nests. The fight
was high and thoroughly enjoyed.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26
CARD or THANKS.

The managers OF the Jones Spring
band take this means Of returning
sincere thanks 10 the many kind
friends, who assisted so we'll in max
ing the picnic held at Jones Spring
Saturday August goth such grand
success and to the public generally
for their liberal patronage on that oc-
casion.
N. r. KEGS, President.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26
NUMBER 10

cure re orms' for the people, he
even refused to withdraw from the
Republican state committee and sat
on the merits of his own case, but
then | told you he is politician and
Mr.. liter thinks so too.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26

wound he eudeavored to reach his
friends in Fauquier, but was obliged
to stop at house on the road, where
he died after a few days.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-08-26
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