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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01
NATURAL GAS.

Over 200 prominent business men.
representing twenty five or more
counties interested In the natural gas
resontces of West Virginia, met in
convention at arksburg to consider
measures Tor the protection OF natural
gas. Gov. Albert White was among
the delegates from Wood county.
George G Sturgiss. # Morgnntown.
was made chairman DR. / C. White
STATE geol ogist Of West Virginia, In
an address, outlined the oil fields and
gas belts Of the State. by aid Of gcol-
ogicsl chart, aud rcaffilmed his pre-
diction recently made. that the oil and
gas belt OF the central part of the
stare would eventually reach clear
across 1t, distance of ever goo miles.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01
TOO MANY CONVERTS OF THE
KIND.

Tho natural Do n republicans over
the state are raising an awful howl te-
cause the ex-democrats Who have been
admitted into the party are usurping
control and picking up all the good of
fees In sight. Nine out OF every ten
men W ho left tie Democrats party
and Joined the republicans did 50 ior
the sake Of Office, Eight out OF niue
we're promised office or emolument be-
fore they made the leap. Prosslyt,ng
in politics Is all right as temporary
advantage but like everything else tina
is overworked aud viii react la very
unpleasant manner on the heads of the
very men who were foremost la the
work of gaining recruits. The rspub'
lican party in thls state l. now la full
and complete pos.sssicn ofa clAss Of
men to whom the downfall of the
democratic party is largely due. These
men viii, soon control the republican
party or ruin II ~ they did the deme-
cratic party. These are strenuous tunes
politically and we wish our republican
brethren mucn joy over the many oon-
vertsltbsyIhave made ia. the last ten
y ears.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01
R.pubIIsa.. Garry Has.r.towu.

The municipal election held in
Hagerstown Monday resulted in
victory for the Republicans. who
elected Mr.. Abraham c. Strife mayo r
by plurality of 81 over Mr.. Hahn,
the democratic nominee. The prohibit
tion and socialist vote aggregated 60.
The new council will stau1 three dem :
scrats and two republicans. The prop
osition to expend $1,000 for new
drains was carried by majority OF
500. The election was a very quiet
one, but $500 votes being polled.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01
NUMBER Al
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.

Resolutions adopted by Robert White
lodge. No. 81, A. +. and A. NJ. at The
stated communication, Match Is, 1904
on he death OF Frank l.. Leblanc,
member Of said lodge, who died In
Baltimore, Md, March IA, 1904.
Whereas, Death, the silent messen-
ger, has again entered the tilsd recsss-
- " our lodge room at time when
We east expected him, and has re-
moved in the vigor Of manhood our
bro her, Frank l.. Leblanc.
Received. That While we are uuex-
psctedly caused again to mourn the
loss of our cherished brother, we will
how in humble submission to the will
of our supreme Grand Master, know
ing that He doetb allthings right.
Resolved, that ", the death of Bro.
Leblanc, our lodge ilas lost ~ EN- cient
member aud Jealous frater, and his
basom companion faithful and de-
yeied husband.
Resolved, That the heartfelt sym-
psthy Of tho lodge IL hereby rendered
TO the family Ans friends Of our ie-
ceased brother, IL their sad bersave-
inent:
Resolved, rbst the lodge room be
draped sud the members wear the
usual b dye Of mourning, and the
resolutions be Published aud
be sent to the widow Of the decea y,
q. w. Feidt,
s. N. Myers,
w. G. Kilmer,
Committee.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01
SoIEEE MUSICALE

A number OF quite ycang misses
about the town have organized an In
tcresting music club and are now Civ.
ing some very pleasant entertain
ments. The have teen organized only
few months but trey display muc
talent. The others are President, Miss
Lillian Harrison, vice president, MICS
Mamie nsha,v. secretary, Miss
Frances B.rietie treasurer Miss
Dorothy Burdeitc,
The club gave a very pleasant en-
tertainment gu last Friday evening ia
connection with the Junior Branch 81
the Il NJ Woods, Mission Band III the
lecture room Of the Presbyterian
church and most enjoyable soiree at
the home OF DEC. p. Hedges. on West
Burke street on Thursday night The
program composed of eleven numbers
was rendered with remarkable precis-
ion aud great credit to tie club
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01
FLYER KILLS THREE.

Misses Maggie McCormac and julia
Cooper and John McCormac, o.
Gratstown were instantly killed by
the Duquease limited at West Union .
Pa. They were walking on the track.
having stepped off the east bound
track to get out Of the way of fright
AMI were directly in front OF the flyer.
They had been to church
The Cooper girl was horribly man
gled and all were hurled several han.
bred feet The remains were taken tp
Cumberland
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01
TO TEACHERS AND PUPILS.

The annual pupils examistinou OF
the county free schools win be held at
Msson's school house just south OF
Martinsburg, In Arden, district, on
Saturday April 'e'h 1874. cemmeac ing
at s. 30 .. IA. rain or slaiBr. Would
prefer answers written on legal cap
ps PEI with pen and ink.
Il. II. Tabler County Sapi.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01
RECENT TAX SESSION WAS A
WARM REUNION.
Senator Scott Showed Disposition
to Commit Assault and Bat
terry on Attorney

to Commit Assault and Bat
terry on Attorney
S. B. Elkius TO THE RESCUE.
Washington. ID. c. March ss,--A
vivid sidelight was throws upon the
the recent harmony meeting of the
Republican leaders OF West Virginia
which included the United States Sen
ators the sub-co nmittee consisting
of Messrs Hubbard and Sturgisr. re-
presenting the Tax Commission side
OF the tax controversy. and Hessrs,
Dayton and Blizzard. representing
the opposition.
At the meeting at which the sub
committee reported to the general
com mittee at the Willard it was OF
course not possible for mouse to
SO .eeze in UNLIMITED aud the follow
ng information furnishes but a
glimpse oil the nae citing, but a suffi :
ciently illuminating one to show the
sort OF harmony" that prevail led
therein,
Ny informant got NO farther than
the door but James Kelsey Hall OF
Wheeling, will attest the facts here
related. In fact. Mr.. Hall was the
innocent cause of the scene.
1t occurred at the conclusio of the
recent harmony" conference Senator
Scott had gone out and was retura-
ing with Mr.. Hall in tow. Stepping
within the sacred precincts Mr.. Scott
said:
Gentlemen, now that our basi-
ness is about concluded, | suppose
my friend Mr. Hall, of Wheeling may
come in"
Whereupon up spoke Mr.. Hubbard
savagely: No. he car I come in, and
what's more we object to your contin-
vally running in your friends upon
US"
Mr. Hubbard was on his feet.
Senator Scott rushed at him and
g.sLbed him by the lapel OF his coat
replying heatedly: And | am -
$500 tired OF your bulldozing. :
Senator Elkins pulled Senator
Scott away while Judge Blizzard. who
had hauled of with his good right,
was prevented from soaking Mr.. Hub
bard only by some one sieziHg his
arm from behind.
~ don't wear this for nothing,
shouted Senator Scott. pointing to
the G.. A. K. button on his coat, pre-
sumably meaning Mr.. Hubbard to
understand that he is willing to fight
For while it looked like free
combat Of the thermometers would be
the outcome. but the beligerants were
separated by cooler heads aud kept
apart and the semblance Of peace re.
stored.
Strenuous efforts were made to
hush up the affair afterwards, but it
is the common talk oil the West Vir-
ginia colony here, and in day or Two
will be The gossip Of every hotel and
cross roads in West Virginia.
Many and various are the sarcastic
expressions anent the quality Of thar
mony' that rules among the grand
only party leaders. Even the truly
faithful are not inclined to take much
stock in the peculiar brand of har-
mony that reigns between men who
fly at one auother's Threats when they
meet together.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01

VIM Deane Clerk the city and
atter
following
THE Perura Medicine Co.. Columbus, Ohio.
A as
conscienousy all remedies catarrhal
recommended beneficial
Eeruna. r-WTILE4MA A. DEANR.
of
In
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01
ONLY s60,75 ROUND TRIP
FROM MARTINSBURG TO THE
PACIFIC COAST
BALTIMORE 4 oHIo RA1LRoAp
Wis

For the Methodist Episcopal Church
Conference at Los Angeles. CAL, are
the Meeting Of the National Associa-
ton of Retail Grocefs OF the United
States, at San Francisco, Cal, the Bal
timore & Ohio Railroad will sell sx-
cursion Tickets from April 22nd to
30th, inclusive, al the above very low
rate, good returning unit, June S0th-
Cali on Baltimore Il Ohio Railroad
Ticket Agents for full information as
us to Routes, Side Tnps, Stop overs
etc
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01

York City. He was
for years editor of
one of the principal
papers In Hart
ford, Conn.,. later
" a 8 prominently
connected with the
New York Record
er and New York
World. He h a 8
travelled extensive
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01
A CHURCH EGrE RrAINMENr
The ladies Of Tuscarora Presbyteria

The ladies OF Tuscarora presbyterian
church. will bold festival aud supper
for the d. n~fi of tue Congo Boat Mis-
sion, y, fusc4tora April 7th 1904, from
5 p. NJ. i, r. mall are cordially in
vited 70 c3ui-.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-04-01
JUDGE FAULKNER SUSTAINED

The Court of appeals has handed
down an opinion In the case of Colston
and Bowers, administrators of Robert
Lamon decd, against Maria f. Janney
ct al others, affirming the decision of
Judge Faulkner. and remanding the
case back to this court for further ae-
sipn. Tn effect, Of this seci.ion of
the coutt # arp-sl-' - To at n.ide a
ceDvsyahcr mace b. Charles Lamon
I" D.. Victor Miller, as far as the
plaintiffs claim il concerned.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31

The story is going the rounds of the
state press that north Georgia farmer
who raises Irish potatoes for the mark
cts, in packing a lot for shipment lost
his pocket knife This farmer always
plants eastern potatoes and this year in
opening barrel Of extra fine eastern(?)
seed potatoes, for which he had paid
fancy price, he found his long lost
knife. Possibly hereafter he will save
money by keeping his seed potatoes at
home, instead OF shipping them off and
ordering them back again at fancy
prices. At any rate, he would save the
freight both ways.
Miss Grayson Willingham left Fri
day to visit Miss Edna Penick in At
Ianta and will be an attendant at the
marriage of Miss Penick on the 9Th OF
April
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31

Hon James M. Dobbs, of New York,
is visiting his mother and brothers here.
Mr.. Henry Bone, aged 70, of Paulding
county, is dead.
The sale of fertilizers this season is
immense. This means big crop of
cotton.
MIR. Sim Jackson has tour Of the
finest mules in Cobb county. He paid
$40 for them.
Mr.. James H. Groves has become
associated with his father in the insur-
ance business, and the firm name now
is J. T. Groves & Son.
The merchants have agreed to close
their stores every evening at $50
O'Clock, except the 10th of each month
and Saturdays, beginning April lst and
ending September lst
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31
I4e--PHONE--I4
Henry s. Charlie
WARD
We ARE IN A HURRY.
SPRING SHOES.

Our "King Bee" shoe
for men at $3.50 in Patent
Leather and Vici are both
beautiful and comfortable,
none better at the price.
We have all the cheaper
grades for Men, Ladies, it
will please you to see our
Queen Bess and EIdoradO
shoes at $3.50 and $500
in Patent Leather and Vi
ci, with the Military and
French Heels. Come in
and fit ON a pair. We
have a few low cuts for
men, women and children
which we will sell cheap.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Ex-Governor Bob Taylor's wife is
suing him for divorce.
For SALE.-A 20-horse power boiler
and 10 horse power engine, in good
condition. Apply to the ]. J. Black
Lumber Co.
Mr.. Joseph D. Dobbs died at the
home of his son, FELTON, Dobbs, near
Roswell Tuesday, and his remains were
inferred at Roswell
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31
COUNT TRY
PRODUCE.

When you have Eggs, Butter,
Chickens, Peas, or anything in
produce to. sell, it will Fay you to
see us first, We keep the price
of produce from getting two cheap.
We extend cordial invitation to
all. Come to see us and trade
some with us. We are in fine
shape to supply you with anything
you may want, Your Friends
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31

We are selling "fruit of
the loom" Bleaching at Toc
per yard, the old price.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31
OVERALLS.

When you are thinking
OF buying OveraIls just
come in, we can fit any
man in the county, except
Will Frey. Mems range
in price from soc to $I.25.
quality unsurpassed at the
prices. Little overaIls, 4
years old up to IS. Don't
be afraid we can't fit YOU.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31

Also a lot of CaIiCOes at
9 cents per yard.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31

You can find all the
pretty things in Ribbons
here from 5 to 3OC per yd.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31

EmbrOideries from $ to
3oC per yard in beautiful
patterns.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31
SPRING
DRY GOODS

We have a beautiful line
of spring Ginghams at
prices from SC to I2hC
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31

We have something
beautiful in 40 inch plain
white lawn at 10 and I2IhC
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-03-31

You will do well to see
our line of sc Lawns, the
styles are very pretty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-14
HAYWOOD GIVES BAIL
Secretary of the Federation Of
Miners Again in Charge
of Affairs.

Denver, Colo. July 1S.-William D.
Haywood, secretary treasurer of the
Western Federation of Miners. and
John NJ O'NefII, editor Of the Miners
Magazine. today furnished bonds OF
e.0OO and $4,000, respectively, to in
sure their appearance at Cripple Creek
next September for trial on the charges
filed against them in connection with
the riot at Victor June 9, following the
Independence station dynamiting.
Secretary Haywood will now resume
the management of the affairs at head
quarters in this city. President Charles
II. Meyer. who is in poor health, viii
go to GlenwOod Springs for an extended
vacation. Vice President j. c. Will
iiams and Acting Secretary James Kir-
wan viii return to their homes.
President Meyer has received a re-
quest from Saginaw. Mich. to speak at
the labor picnic on Labor day. and like
wise a request 10 address a mass meet
ing to be held in Portland. Ore, short
" On account of i'll health, President
Meyer has declined both invitations. A
representative of the federation win be
sent TO both places. however.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-14
HEIRS WERE SHUT OUT
American Gets Wealth of
FrenChman Who Disappeared
Fourteen Years Ago.

Paris, July IA remarkable. case in
which George A. Church OF Nayatt PoiLS
Rhode Island is the central figure. is be
ing heard By the tribunal of the Seine. n.
POulet- q wealthy Partisan capitalist, dis
appeared fourteen years ago during a VOy-
age around the world He left $250G59 in
French bonds. After waiting the statu-
tory period his heirs asked for a division
OF the estate Thereafter a viii was filed,
dated Sim-Than-Glaia, Island of Java,
January 18th. 1890 in which n. POuiet
gave his entire estate TO George a
Church. Counsel for the heirs sought to
create the impression that his was an
the Humbert case. while counsel for MI
Church maintained that his client actual
" existed, being a retired New England
merchant who recently sailed from New
York for Europe.
Thereupon the court asked that Mr..
Church be presented TO the court and ad-
iourned the case until Friday to permit
the presentation or the production OF
other proofs OF his identity.
Providence. r L July 13--GeOrge a.
Church. named in Paris dispatches as a
claimant OF the property of NJ Poulet- a
Partisan capitalist. was for many years q
resident - Nayatt Point near this CITY
He belongs to an Old Rhode Island 1amllX p
and IS nearly s. years of age
EDr several years he has spent MS uIIle
IN European travel. and during one OF MS
trips made the Acquaintance of FoUlet-
The two became intimate friends ana
about fourteen years ago the Partisan Wis
tied Mr. Church at his Nayatt Point home.
1t was shortly after this that Mr.. PouieJ
sarted on his trip around the world dur
ing which he died at BuenOs AEreS-
For several years past Mr. Church mas
resided IN New York City
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-14

Illinois State Board of Arbitration Will Bring Meat
Packers and Employees Together at 10
O'Clock This Morning.

CHICAGO. July Rehabilitation Of
|, the grievances which precipitated
the general strike in the meat
packing houses in various parts Of the
country appears tonight to be in sight,
and a conference between employers
and strikers viii be held tomorrow
morning. The initial step toward d set
tlement Of the controversy by media
ton was taken late this evening by the
state board of arbitration. When the
members Of the board reached Chicago
they at once went into conference with
Michael J. Donnelly, the leader Of the
strike, and listened to the story Of his
side OF the trouble. The members Of
the board then interviewed the repre-
sentatives of the packers and their side
of the difficulty was heard. As a re-
suit of these two conferences Mr.. DON
nelly sent a communication to the
packers in which il was stated that the
unions were willing. to accept a settle
ment through a board of arbitration.
No reply is expected from the employees
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-14

before tomorrow. but it is confidently
expected that their reply will be con-
ciliatory. because they offered to arbi-
Jrate the matter in dispute before the
strike was called.
Mr.. Donnelly declared tonight that
the offer Of arbitration from the pack
ers had not reached him before the
strike was called and that if the pack
ers VIII again make the same PROPOSE
ton il viii be accepted by the unions.
The members of the state board of ar
bitratiOn said tonight that in their
opinion all those in control of the strug-
gle on both sides appeared anxious TO
adopt cOnciliatOry measures, and a
peaceabie settlement of the trouble
would undoubtedly be reached in a
short time. Shortly after II o'clock
at might, after assiduously using the
telephones between the headquarters Of
the unions and the packers. the state
board of arbitration arranged a meet
ing between the officers of the unions
and representatives of the packers for
10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-14
Two Immense Armies Now Confront
General Kuropatkin-

i
General Kuropatkin-
St Petersburg. July 13.-Steadily
and cautiously General Okus army
from the south and General NodzU
army from the east are closing in on
Ia Tche KiaO, where General kuropat-
kin is reported TO be entrenched. one
hundred and thirty thousand men are
involved In the movement The next
few DAYS win determine TO what extent
General Kuropatkin intends to make
stand at Ia Tche KiaO, and possession
of which by the Japanese would COM
pei the immediate evacuation of New
Chuang.
The outposts of the armies are scarce
" fifteen miles apart The sIowness
of the advance is apparently due TO
the natural difficulties in the way of
rapid movement of the japanese
eastern thanking columns
Lieutenant General SakharOn reports
that General Kuroki IS massing his
troops near the Pkhamlin pass and
moving out by both roads upon Hal
Cheng. Heavy pressure from this
quarter would render Ia Tche KiaO I'M
JenabIe-
All the japanese energies now seem
to be concentrated on Ia Tche Kiao
and Hal Cheng.
throughout may have been feints, have
been suddenly suspended.
The growing activity of Chinese ban
dts in the valley of the Lao river at
this critical moment means additional
embarrassment to General kuTOpatkin.
The unusually well-infOrmed military
critic of the Russky Niedmosti believes
that General kUropatkin is deliberate
y Surrendering his southern positions
like that OF kai Chou FOR the purpose
OF drawing the japanese into the open
country at or above Ia Tche Kiao.
where the Russians viii be able to de-
ploy large foTces and to derive full ad-
vantage from their superior cavalry.
He attributes General Oku's advance to
the necessity of helping General NOdzu,
whose divisions are stalled in the Cha
pan and Dain passes on account Of
transport difficulties. and to the stub
born resistance of General Zaraoubieff,
commander of the Fourth Siberian
army corps. whose forces VIII have to
be cleared out before a southern ad-
vance is made.
The critic thinks that the Japanese
game Of strategy is 10 effect a juno
ture between Nodzu and Oku In order
TO force kur0patkin 10 the northward.
and, if this plan should be successful.
TO combine with Kuroki near Lao
Yang.