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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
JUDGEFLGK'S WILL FILED
Admitted 10 Probate by Berkeley
County Court This Morning.
PROVISIONS or THE DOcUMNET
Widow and Daughter are Chief Benefcisries-
o. c. Weslenhayer and MRS. Wiltshire
To Carry Out The win.

The will OF the late Judge W. H. d.
Flick was filed with County Clerk
Bender last Monday and admitted 20
probate by the County court. The
document is in the handwriting OF the
decedent, and does not bear the sig-
nature OF any witnesses. 1t was writ
ten in 1895, and is clear and exceed
ingly we'll prepared document.
After directing that all just obliga
tions be discharged, he pens warn
ing against the admission OF any false
claims, stating that in his experience
as an attorney many such are brought
against the estate OF man. Attor'
ney ID. G. Westenhaver and Mrs.
Gustav Wiltshire are named AS execu.
tor and executrix OF the will.
To his brother. Cyrus p. Flick, he
wills a repeating rifle and equipments
and a number of books from his law
and private library. To another broth
or, N. n. Flick, he leaves "Hazen's
Military Service.
To ID. @. Westenhaver he bequeaths
many valuable law books, all his law
office furniture, and several volumns
from his private library.
To Palestine commandery, knights
Templar- to Lebanon Royal Arch
chapter, and to Robert White lodge OF
Masons, he leaves number OF books
relating to Masonic subjects. the same
co be preserved in the libraries OF tbs
respective lodges.
Subject to the above. he bequeaths
to his daughter Mrs Gustav Wilt
shire such books, pamphlets. etc ID
his private library as she may select.
the balance of the library, which Is
an extensive and very valuable one,
to be disposed Of fer her benefit. AL
the household effects ,also go to hi
daughter.
All the residue of the estate, con-
sisting of valuable town property,
fine farm and personal effects, are t.
be held in trust for the winow ant
daughter, one. third and two-thirdi
res 2ectivelv. ALI the property will
ultimately go to the children Of Mrs
wiltshire, and IL at the time Ut he
death there be no children, then tn
property is to go to the children of Mrs
Charles V. Taylor and of Mr.. Cyru
W. Flick. sister and brother of tn
deeedent. There is no estimate OF til
value of the estate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
VERDICT FOR A BIG SUM
Asrris Menges Awarded Over sssasion
Dollars asa R~slrsad Case.

Norris Meng~s Awarded Overa MNsion
Dollars in R~slrsad Case.
New York, June a. The inry in
the supreme court shis morning in the
case of the sale OF the Western Mary.
laad railroad TO the Fuller svndicate
returned verdict for $l,Iio. 900 in
favor of Morris &C. Menees against
Gen Louis FITZGERALD. for services
rendered in helping to selltsfe road.
HISTORY OF THE SHIT.
Morris @. Menaes was employed bv
the Fuller syndicate To collect data
concerning the Western Maryland
railroad previous to it's purchase by
the Fuller people. who later sold the
road to the Goulsls. representing the
Wabash system Gen. Isonts Fitz-
gerald was psember OF the Fuller
syndicate, and he used the snforna-
zion secured bv Menges to furthur the
project of che syndicate IN securing
possession of the railroad on specu-
dafion.
After the city OF Baltimore and
Washington county had Sold their
stock to the Fuller people, who were
enabled thereby to control the situa-
tion, the road was in turn sold to the
Wabash, and is new link in the pro-
posed line between Pittsburg and
Baltimore. Menges had bsen acrivs
in tine negotiations and work which
led up to tine successful manipulaticn
of the road, aud is said to have been
promised large SUN for mis- services.
This alleged contract Was afterward
repudiated bv the members of the
Fuller syndicate, and suit was insti-
tuted several DAYS ago in the supreme
court Of Eew York by Fuller for the
sam awarded by the Jury this morn.
ing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
summE R scHoor..

II sufficient number Of Students
are assured, the undsrsi snsd will con-
duct Summer School in Martinsburg.
for torn OF nine weeks, July to-
September 5. Courses will be airang
cd ia French, German, Greek. Latin,
Anglo Saxon. and English Litrrature..
A special course will be offered In
English Composition according to
methods new in use at Harvard. A.
greater facility and accuracy in write
ing English will be its purpose. By
a concentrated effort on single SUBJ
ject student may do effective work.
and make such prssrsss, that contin-
ued study can be dsns Independently.
The courses and time of instruction
will be arranged to meet the needs
and convenience OF the students The
tuition for the term will be eignsfd0l-
lars. A reduction will be made for
students combining in classes CT two
or more to take the same course. Fen
enrolment and further Information,
apply to
Frank W. Cushwa, A. M.
Az College House..
Cambridge. Mass
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
DEDICATION OF ORGAN.
SERVICES aELD IN cHafsT RE.
FoRMEp CHURCH SUNDAY.
Interesting discourse Heard by Large
Audience when Matshaei Memorial
Instrumenss. Censecrated.


Audience when Matshasi Memorial
Instrumens 10 Csnsecrated.
A pood-sized congregation was pres
ent at Christ Reformed chnrch ut IL
O'Clock Sunday morning 10 witness
the services Of tte conservation of the
handsome new Matthaei memorial or
gan, recently installed by Mrs. Anna
Matthaei aud daughter, Mrs. p d.
Harris, in memory of the Late G. p.
Matthaei.
The services were of very inter
esting nature, ani were conducted by
DR.. j. A, Hoffneius, the pastor. Rev.
9. j. Musser, D. D.. Of Philadelphia,
editor of the Reformed church Mes
senger, was present, aud delivered the
dedicatory address. DR.. Musser is an
interesting and eloquent pulpit orator
and held the close attention of his.au-
dienoe. He spoke of the handsome
gift, MS one intended to be used as g
part of the worship Of Christ. and
not as supplement to that worship,
drawing the illustration that music Of
religious and sacred character ia iu-
spring and uplifting In its effect aand
draws the worshipper iuto closer com
mnnion with Christ.
He compared the organ in its com
ponent parts with the units of con.
gregation, showing how the one was
assembled to make a harmonious whole
for the expression of sounds of an in
spring character. pleasing to the
hearer. and how the people were
gathered into bodies for the worship
OF God. the most pleasing forln OF di
vine homage.
During the service Miss Ella Kill
mer. the organist, presided at the in
strument. Miss Mary Mase, Of Greens
burg, Pa, who is guest in the home
of the pastor, rendered the offertory
in a pleasing manner.
THE EVENING SERVICE.
| DIR. Musser also delivered short ad
dress at the evening, his subject heine
"The Presence OF God. His theme
was on the real and literal nearnes,
Of God in the affairs of mankind, and
how the Master was always close I,
huinanity, and was not q Pigment Of
the Imagination, nor a being SO i'm
measurably removed from mankind
as to make 1t impossible to come int
close communion with Him through
prayer. His address. though briet
was of great interest to his hearers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
MAY CALL REV. ]. S. DOUGLAS
Christ Epascspal Church msmsers Gen.
.sssriug Martiassurg Rector

Christ Episcspai Church msmsers Cen
siasring Martisssurg Rector.
The Winchester Star OF Friday
evening has the following:
Although the board Of vestrymen Of
Christ Episcopal church has not yet
extended call to minister to oil
the pulpit made vacant by the recent
resignation OF the Rev. Nelson Page
Dame, who has gone to Ossining. N. T.,
it is stated that among the Episcopal
ministers who are now under consid-
Grafton by the vestry is the Rev. John
S. Douglass, rector Of TrinitylEpisco-
pal church at MartinsburE, West
Virginia. He is described as a man
Of fine ability and an able, earnest
and forceful minister of the gospel.
If called, it is not known whether Mr.
Douglass will accept the charge here,
although the intimation has been
made that he will.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
GENERAL PRATT OlSTED.
~ELlEvED rnOM DUTY AZ HEAD On
CARLISLE INDIAN sCHOoL.
CsAsictsed Gsvernssents conduct ~
Indian Affairs and Omcisss SHOW
Their DG~pIeasur<.

Indian Affairs and O6tCtst< show
Their Dsspleasar<.
Captain Willsana A. Mercer, Seventh
cav airy, now Indian agent Mt the Utah
agency in Utah, has been detailed to
snooeed Col. Richard A. PRATT. as su-
perintendent of the Indian School at
Carlisle. The changes were agreed
npor after q consultation between
Secretaries Taft aud Hitchcock and
General Cnaffee, chief of staff.
The displacement of Colonel Pratt
is due to lonR-continued differences
bet ween the colonel end the anterior
department.. He freely criticised the
departments management Of Indian
affairs and the Department officials re-
sented his course. Recently lac made
speech saving the Indian boreau
could do profitablv dispensed with,
and when asked for an explsssation
replied by sending in full copy Of
his remarks. Colonel Pratt is AZ of.
ficer in the army and has reoentlv
been nominated to be bFigadier Gen-
eral
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

Carelcssness is resDsnsibls fer many
. railroad wreck and the Same causes
are making human wrecks Of suffer-.
ers from Threat and Lung troubles.
But since the advent sf DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Csnsunption !.
Coughs and Cslds, even the worst
cases can be cured, and hopeless rcs-.
igSation Ia ne longer necessary. Mrs.
Lsis Cragg Of Dorchester. Mass. h
one Of many whsss life was saved ~
DR.. Kings New Discovery. This
great remedy II guaranteed for all
Throat and Lung diseases ~ all drug
yists. Price Soc. and $1.eo. Trial
bottles free.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
Not a sIck pay sInoe

II was taken severely sick with
kidney trouble. tried all sorts Of
medicines, none ef which relieved ne.
One day saw an a.. u yeur Electric
nitters and determined - try that.
After taking = few dsses felt re-
tieved. and seon thereafter was en-
tirely cured, and have net seen sick
day since. Neighbsrs u nine have
been cured Of Rheumatism Neuralgia.
Liver and Kidney troubles and Gen.
eral Debility" This Is what b. r.
Bass, Of Fremont. N. c.. writes.
Only soc. at AL druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
-7-7-------------7
TO FORCE TAX REFORM.
specie, session of tn. we" v,rs,...

Special Session Of the west virginta
Legislature.
A special dispatch from Charleston
Saturday says:
1t is stated upon authority that Gsv.
ernor White in few days will con-
vene the west yirGinis Legislature in
extraordinary session to consider the
question of tax reform. The exact
date has not been fyed. but probably
IL will be either June % or June 20.
1t is predicted that the session will
be short. the intention being 70 con-
clude the labsrs and adjourn before
the republican convention which
meets on July IL.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
PASTOR RESIGNS.
REV mr. sssssy Retire. from ch-rsh AT
Wfsehestew.

new. MF. SsbtSy RftIEes tfSm tH@Fsn ~
Wfnchestew.
Rev. Julian S. sjbley, pastor of tne
Presbyterian church at Winchester,
resigned the passionate Sunday morn
ing to accept call to the church Al
Pensacola, Fla The resignation came
a. Furprise.
He is the fourth pastor to leave
Winchester within a week. the others
who resigned being Rev. Nielsen P
Dame. of Chri.t Protestant Episcopal
church; Rev. J. Rylaud, Of First
Baptist church. and Rev. w. A. Mo.
Keefry, of Sacred Heart Catholic
church. Rev Mr.. Slblev came to
Winchester four years ago from Al
lanta, Ga. A special meeting fof Win
chester Presbytery will be called to
consider his resignation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
TO BUILD rnoLLsY LINE.

A company to build an electric rail-
road from point just outside Of
Washington. ID. o., via Bluemont to
Winchester, was formed ia Winches-
tor on Saturday evening. 3. II. Hans
brough is president. Shirley Carter
secretary, and $. l.. Hoover manager.
The building Of tho Pew road is con-
templated 10 take place ss soon as the
franchise is secured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

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, a 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, 1904-06-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING
Convention Of Baltimore Confer
ence to be Held Here in July
WILL BE NOTABLE GATHERING
Splendid Program Of Exercises WIN be
Rendered BY Many Noted Church
Speakers and Workers.

fef'NNfNN W tW@Af ttStNN HtNtAh
Speakers and Workers.
The thirity-seventh annual Sunday
school sconvention of the Baltimore
conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, south, will be held in Mar.
tinsburQ July 10 TO is, in Trinity
church, of which Rev. @. ID. Harris
is pastor. This convention embraces
portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland.
Virginia and West Virginia, and
represents 5S3 Sunday schools, with
about 1900 active SUNDAY school
workers.
Hon. NJ. L. Walton. OF Woodstock,
Va. author OF the Walton election
law, is president of the ORGANIZATION,
and Mr.. W. W. MILAN. OF Washing
ton, is secretary. There are eight
vice presidents, one from each dis
trict of tba conference.
The program this year viii b. Que
of the best in the history OF the or
ganization, and many eminent speak
ers and workers in Sunday school
aud church work will be present. The
opening sermon will be delivered on
the evening of July 10 sby ERev.J. +.
Prettvman. pastor of Mt. Zion Place
caurch. in Washington, aud former
chaplain OF The United States senate.
Addresses OF welcome will be de-
| livered by Mnyor Minghini, on behalf
OF the city Rev. O. ID. Harris, on be.
half of the church, aud Mr.. A. 9. Ma
denbouscli. of the official board Of the
church. These win occur on the
morning OF july 10. Among the
noted speakers win be the following !:
Hon. W. Il. Andrews, auditor OF the
treasury department at Washington.
Miss Hilda North. specialist in
primary work, OF Washington.
A. L. Dietrich, superintendent Of
Mt. Vernon Place Sunday school la
Washington.
Rev ID. l.. Blacklnore and w. w.
MILAN, of Washington.
Rev. w. II. d, Harper, Rev. II. |.
Stephens, OF Baltimore.
Rev. John o. Know, OF Lexington,
Va.
Rev. II. P. Hamill and Rev. G. ID
Bulla. OF Winchester.
| Hon. NJ. l.. Walton. Rev. b. f.
Ball, va.
Rev. w. S. Hammond, OF Middle
town. Va.
Rev. Il. M. Csnter. of Roanoke, Va
Rev. c. s. Staunton, Of Keyser, W
Va, president of the SUNDAY srhool
board Of the conference.
Rev. II. W. Burris, ..of Aberdeen,
md.
Rev. 7. j. Lambert, OF Gathers
burg. Nd.
| Rev. W. f. Locke. OF Rockville
md
Rev. w. r. Q. Coe, OF Charles
town. w. Va.
Rev. G. Dorsey White, OF From,
ROYAL. Va.
| Rev. W IL. Bsst, OF Reisterstown
Nd
These gentlemen will take promf
nent Dart in the program. The gen
erai committee of ARRANGEMENTS fol
the convention and entertainment OF
visitors ia composed a. follows:
w. K. Outcalt. chairman; DR.. A. B.
Eacl. aaAr.tarv.J r poland aasigt.
ant secretary; Il. N. Stewart, sr-, T.
l.. Dunn, Frank A. Minor, James w.
Barri,k, II. s. Wiley, Harry q. Bow
en-; Rev. G. ID. Harris and o. NJ.
/ Ramsey.
! Among the features will be big
reception in the lecture room by the
Sunday school to the convention. All
sessions will be open To the public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

You are probably fend Of outdeer'
exercise. and indulge in driving. sks-
ting or walking. yet each pleasure ae1
It's draw back. You nnd your handHs
lips and sther exposed parts rougksn.
Cd and chapped by the Geld atn.ss.-
phere. This could be obviated or the
condition cured by Parela Cream.
Instant relief from the burning sem
satisn. For sale by O. o. WeAning 4
Co
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

ItchinE Piles produce moisture and
cause itching, this fern. as well ~
Blind. Bleeding Or rrstruaing Piles
are cured by Or. Bs-sal-ks's Pile
Remedy. Steps itching and bleeding.
Absorbs tunors. sec Jar at Drug
gists. or sent by mail. Treatise free.
Write me about your case. DR.. Be-
sanko, Phila. Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
JUNE WEDDINGS
THE MARRIAGE or Mass MAwaHA
CLARK TO ma. ELMER au1zLEH.
Ceremony Performed by Rev. Donevan,
Near wtnchesttr--wr N. wilson
Davis WEEDS mfss swiszsr.

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan
ID. Clark at DeHaven, near Winches.
ter, on Thursday evening was the
scene OF one of the most bril-.
liant wedding in that section this sea-
son. When their daughter, Miss Martha
Clark, WAS married to AR. Elmer
Hutzler, we'll known Young bust
ness man Of Berkeley county. Prompts
" at o'clock the bridal party enter
ed the parlor to the strains OF Lohen-
griil's wedding march, played by Miss
Phoebe Clark, sister OF the bride.
The ceremony was performed By Rev.
j. ID. Donovan, pastor OF the United
Brethren church OF this city. il the
presence OF large number OF invited
guests.
The maid OF honor was Miss Orphie
Dick, OF Morgan county, w Va.
while the best man was Mr.. Clarence
Hutxler, brother Of the groom The
bride WAS attired in gown OF white
silk MULE, trimmed with silk ineaal-
lions and all over lace, and carried
white roses. The maid OF honor also
wore a dress OF white silk MULE.
| immediately after the ceremony a.
delightful wedding supper was served,
at which time congratulations antf
wishes for happy and prosperous
future were showered on the newly
married couple The bride was the
recipient of a large number OF beauti~
full parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Hutslcrs
will make their home In this city
DAVIS -SwITzER.
Thursday night az Harrisonburg
occurred the marriage of Mr.. N. Will
sou Davis and Miss Carrie Moore
Switzer. Til, groom is u prominent
civil and mechanical engineer ind "
son Of Prof. Noah X. Davis, Of Viz
giuia. The bride Is daughter Of
Sheriff John A. Switzer, of Harrison
burg. Ths ceremony took Ilace In
the Reformed churi b and was perform
cd by Rev. George g. Eserhart, nas-
tor OF that church. Mrs. Charles III.
Many was matron Of honor, and the
| bridesmaids were Miss Clara Bell
Davis. of the University Of Virginias
ard Miss Frances Lewis Roller, Of
Harrisonburg. DR.. w. J. Humphreys,
OF the University Of Virginia. was
hest man, and the ushers were Messrs.
Chas. H. Mauzy and J. Robert Swift
ger.
Mr.. Davis was the engineer IN
charge Of the installing OF the now
water system in this city, and has =
large number Of friends here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

We presume ssne Of them dc for.
aome purpose, washing clothes for.
instance. Fer toilet and bath really
elegant and refined people use prep
arations that render the skin soft and
smooth, NEST fastidisus persons fa-
voring Orris and Amend Neal. A
perfect soap substitute. Fer sale by
~ O. WEAVING g. Ce.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
COUNCIL COMMITTEES MEET.
STREET coMMlTTEE GIVES GRADES
AND ORDERS ImPRovEnENT
Ia gmt Committee net ON Monday @ns
Ordered Lights Placed-The City
Hail wtsl be Repaint-a.


The street committee met Monday
evening at clock and.made tour OF
the city for the purpose Of considering
the proposed Improvements to the
streets that had come under their no.
tice and those that had been referred
from the council. The following is
the business that was concluded.
A grade was given for pavement
and gutter in front Of the three
houses of Monroe Taylor on Raleigh
street. Mr.. J. d. Matthews was given
a grade for concrete pavement and
gutter to be laid in front of his prop
erty on West Stephen street. A grade
was given Mr.. Joseph Ripple for a
pavement and gutter in front of his
property on West King street. I'm
provements and repairs were ordered
to be made to the sewer ON South Col
lege street, between Johnand Stephen
streets, which was damaged by the
recent rain. The Miller heirs were
instructed to make repairs to the sew
er and gutter in front of their proper
ty on the southwest corner of Church
and King streets Two new brick
crossings were ordered to be laid. at
the corner OF Queen and Liberty
streets
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
REAL ESTATE.

The real estate committee met Tues
day in the city hall and decided
upon an Improvement that had been
greatly needed, both for the improve
msnt in appearance and for the sani-
tary condition OF the city hall. The
city hall will be reprinted and repa-
pered and placed Ina first class con-
dition. The cells ia the rear of the
hall will also be improved in the way
of paint and q general cleaning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
LIGHT COMMITTEE.

The light committee met Monday
at 8 O'Clock in the council chamber to
consider business that had been re-
ferred to them from tlso council in the
way of petition for lights. They or
dered light placed on Church street
between John and King streets. The
placing OF number of other lights
is under advisement-
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-11-26
"OLD COcI RhLL|

When Champ Clark presen ell The nam,
of Sena or Cock ell of Missouri to TIE
81. Louis convention fer president he got
no farther than to say: They say TIM:
Roosevelt is a brave man, but Cd Cock
re'f'-. Champ get no far her. Til,
Missouri aud cree took possession OF the
conven ion suddenly br nging forth 20. coo
flags. Then ensued a scene never bcfo e
Witnessed in a national conven ION For
half an hour the flags waved and the
poo. lie yelled for cd CO kfeil" No5cd5
dent, but all were anxious to pay tribute
to the splendid life and patrio ic services
of the grand old man who for TIL ty
years had represented NJ ssouri I'm .h=
United States senate. Cock els C rec:
Is a demonstration that II pays - be
honest. II osevolt is talk ng OF ( k &
souri, is inevitable and the entire count y
W II applaud he presiden 5 acton How
times have changed in tbs respect.
When President Hayes APPOINTED a
southern Demociat to the cabinet nearly
every northern Repub lean had a SPA N.
Now President Roo eve't can appoin
Democra , every day and occasion no re-
mark. The country has prog ess d si1ce
the days CT Hayes. The party oke e l.
HphfIv I'm tho war 1Qai
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-11-26

Carelessness l. responsible for many .
railway wreck and the same eauses ar
max ng human wrecks Of sufferers from
Throat and Lung tFoub'es. III. since tn
advent Of DR.. Kings New Discovery rs
Consumption. Coughs and CO d.. even IA
worst cases can be- cured ard no. eIes
resignation Is no longer necessary. Mrs
Lois CIagg Of Dorchester Ma s. IL n
Of many VII SO Hre WAS saved By -
King New Discovery This great rem
edy is guaranteed for all Throat au'
Lung q seases by Brown Bros. Dris
gists. Price SOC. and 500. Trial bot. L.
Il Zee.