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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-02-18
SALE WITHOUT RESERVE

will sell at public sale without reserve, regard
less of price or cost,
TUESDAY. MARCH =, 1908,
On my farm, near HaRerstewn, Md, all my horses.
cattle, sheep, hogs aud farm machinery.
O-Percheron Horses-20
Among them some fine brood mares, work horses.
especially fine lot of colts, !, and years old
nclu ing registered stations and registered
br cd mare in foal to a registered stallion. PIizs
winners
26-sbort HorDs-26
Registered stock among them show bull, weight
$500 lbs, times winner Of lst premium at Hagers
Fair. weighing l.400, 800 and 1900 lbs.
beef breed; also, some fine dairy Shorthorns,
Observation-Disclosures
herd bears, / from LIST prize litter at the Pan
American Exposition; large number OF sows,
young boars and sows not akin, 90 head registered
stock from best Iherds in America, we'll as i'm
ported.
22-Shropshires-23
Pegsteied stock, { rams, II ewes mostly l, 2 and
years Oh, blood of "Altamont," and Folly
Farm crossed. Ewes will average 200 lbs. Ran
LIST prize winner at HageTsto~n Fair. Write fol
descri tive sa e list to FRANK W. MISH,
2-ll-3t Bagerstown Maryland.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-02-18
The President and the Democrats

AaO a ACSANSAS e'AAeA eAS 1AAANSANN
Some of the republican leaders are
acting coollv towards President Roese-
yelt's.-most cherished reform. Three
deu oorats of national fame, Nr.
Bryan, Mr.. Williams and Mr.. Hearst,
are warm supporters of Mr.. Rocse-
yelt's policies. For this reason il is
predicted that split will soon occur
in the republican party dividing il
into two great factious. Some Ct tie
most widely read journals OF Il c
country are asking the question # tie
president isn't more nearly in accord
with sne democratic party than with
ms own party. But the great major
iity cf the pople believe that Mr..
Roosevelt stands for what he thinks ii
III hit re, ardless Of panty affiliations.
Sneaking Of the Presidents railroad
DolicF, Mr.. BRYAN said:
II h pc the democratic marty il
frs country will forRet itself auf
str md bv President Roosevelt and hel,
jan carry out what Is good Mr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-02-18

Mil!iner-Why, madam, my prices
are not high!
Lady Possibly not, but unfortunate
ly as | am a bit short, they are out of
my reach.--Detroit Free Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-02-18
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After q Long Bath.

The engines of the first steamer that
ever crossed the Atlantic have been re-
covered off the coast of Cork. after more
than 80 years immersion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
oUApRENNIAL FUNCTION.
Houses Officially, Consider EIsetoris
Collsas Vote. m


Washington, Feb. s.-Aithough the
result OF the presidential election was
known early in the evening of Novem-
Der s. not until today, when the sem
ate and house met In Joint session,
were Roosevelt and Fairbanks officialIy
declared elected president and vice
president FOR four years beginning
March 4. This quadrennial function
OF congress attracted to the house
chamber an Immense gathering.
President Pro TEN Frye Of the SEN
ate presided and delivered the an
nouncemeDt OF the result OF the count
wnich showed Roosevelt and Fairbanks
received s3e ELECTORAL votes and Par
ker aud Davis $40. The whole proceed.
Ing consumed exactly Is minutes.
For two hours preceding and three
hours following the joint proceedings
the explosion. which was felt for miles
the question OF the freight rates rrgu-
|ation bill held full sway.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
Legislature Would Not Tolerate
an Asitator.
ACCUsED'S DEFENSE IS GOOD
Elected Member Denounoes His Judges
in Fiery Speech Reekins With
Blasphemy and Raneour
Against the Action.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. S.-Frank d.
|Comerford, representative of the Sec
ond senatorial district of Cook county
to the general assembly, was today ex-
PEELED and his name stricken from tne
rolls Of the house. His expulsion is
the climax of a series of sensational
charges of corruption and attempted
bribery made by Comerford against
members of the Illinois legislature in
a lecture before a law college in Chi
cago which were Investigated by a
special committee of the house APP
pointed for that purpose, which found,
after protracted sittings and listening
to a great mass Of testimony, that the
charges were utterly unfounded.
Comerfori, in brilliant speech, re-
viewed the testimony taken before the
investigating committee and iercely
scored the committee for so limiting
the scope of Investigation, saying;
wv ~AhhAehty hAiiSVh, IL ne Sdiue
here, would have been prevented from
getting evidence against a self-con-
fessed thief. This committee stands
before the country of resort
Ing to subterfuges to prevent real
he said.
Comerford denounced certain mem.
Ders of the house for the nature OF
heir testimony before the committee,
which he claimed was far different
rom what they told him. The MEM
Ders Of the investigating committee
,ne after the other arose and hotly |
'esented Comerford's reflections on the
lction of the committee. AEf i
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
JORDAN coNFEssEs.
States That Senatorial Bribery
Charaea Arc All True.

ChAr9os are All lruo.
Sacramento. Feb. SIN the senatorial
bribery investigation tonight Joseph
S. Jordan. accused as the agent OF
accused senator's. took the witness
stand and testified that the charges
are true. Jordan said he was employed
by Clarence Orange OF the Phoenix
Building & Loan Association, and was
asked II he could go to any senators
and make a money proposition to them
for protection II any Investigation was
likely TO he held,
Jorlan's testimony was extremely
sensational. He detailed how he asked
Senator Bunkers IL $3.50 would be
enough, and Bankers said Il would
He testified that Detective Tlcnenor
gave him four rolls each Of $a50 In
greenbacks and described the manner
In which he gave the money to Sen
ntors Bunker. French, Emmons and
Wright Jordan stated that when he
met Bunkers the next day Bunkers
said he had a kick coming" Bunk
crs stated that his roll was $50 short.
Jordan testified that he told Bunk-i
ers he would speak to Clarence Grange
about the shortage,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
Limited Wrecked.

Little Falls. N. X, Feb. S.--The west
bound southwestern limited on the
New York Central jumped the track
at ST. townsville tonight, the train
running at high rate Of speed. and
every car left the track. running for a
quarter OF a mile on the ground before
stopping. The passengers were badly
shaken up and three tracks were
blocked for some hours. Tne locomot-
i've remained on the rails.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
STORMY TIME.
Washington Legislators Warm VI
Over Liability Law.

Washington Legislators Warm Up
Over Liability Law.
olympia, Feb. s.-The firemen's res
lief BILL which passed the senate, was
defeated In the house today Poyns
Of Pierce county gave notice that he
would move to reconsider, TIE objec-
tIon to the bill was in effect that 1t
appointed money from the general fund
and would serve as an entering wedge
for pensioning other public officers.
THE house had stormy time over
the Davis factory inspection bill which
contains an employers liability clause
fixing $4,000 as maximum amount re-
coverable for damages in case Of the
death Of an employe, A motion to cut
out the liability clause was defeated,
and the amount was raised to $500.
The bill went over until tomorrow for
final action. ils
The senate passed the senate bill CIV
ing the logging, mining and irrigation
companies the right of eminent do
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
Recurrence Of Capital Riots Is
imminent.
SITUATION IS BAD AT LODI
Strikers Won't Work and Threaten to
Resort to Violence IL the Factories
Are closed--Maxim Gorky ls
Being Examined,

ST PeteiSburg IFeb. S.--A partial
strike at the Putiloft iron works and
complete tie-up Of the ST., Petersburg
car factory gave rise to rumors to.
day Of general recrudescence OF the
strike movement here.
The success OF the managers of the
Putiloff works In preventing the great
body of workmen from following the
example OF their comrades in two Of
tho shops who walked out gives basis
for hope OF an amlcable settlement.
The present trouble involves questions,
Of pay for the time the men were out
on strike and an eight hour day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
Safe Cracker. Get q Rich Haul Of
Cash.
ROBBERS ARE BEING TRACED
Believed They Are Local Men Who
Did the Job and Then Boarded q
Train for Portland Bank is
Protected by Insurance.

Lebanon, Feb. S.-Robbers who left
no clew. cracked the bank OF Lebanon
safe some time last night and got away
with almost $4,000. Local parties are
suspected The robbers bored through
the main safe and then cracked the
inner safe with explosives Before
cracking the safe they secured 100
packages of chittem bark from a store
house a block distant, and piled II
about thefsafe to deaien the sound.
The bank will lose nothing, being fully
protected by bankers insurance.
The indications are that three or
four men were engaged in the work
The bank is situated on 3Lebanon's
leading business corner, The. robbers
were traced to Albany, whence it is
supposed they walked to Jefferson and
boarded train for Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09

In the Ozark mountains as a place OF
recreation for sick shop girls on the
condition that the organization Increase
its membership to 1000.
There are many girls VINO work In
the stores from one year to the other
she said. VINO are tired out and need
complete rest. Our plan Is to have
a place where they can spend a. few
months OF the summer. living IN tents,
and recover the health they nave lost
In the stores"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
Duty on Lumber.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. s.-To a large
delegation Of Canadian lumbermen
from all sections of the dominion. who
waited on the premier and asked that
"a. cash duty of 50 thousand be
placed on rough timber imported into
Canada from the United tsates, Mr..
Laurier said he would consider the
matter, Gii
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
al
ceIns Iane,tsd.

New York. Feb. s.--The ticket chop.
pers, ticket agents. trainment and cous
ductors on the elevated railroads are
now reported to be preparing a list Of
demands to lay before the interborough
Rapid Transit Company. 1t is said
the men win claim that the terms OF
verbal agreement made with their
representatives some time ago when a
strike on the elevated lines was threat
ened, have been ignored.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
Senator'S Law Partner IS indicted
for Periured testimony in
January.
VALENTINE FOR BROWNELL
jury Alleges That the Senior Senator
From Oregon and His Law Partner
Put Up Job on That
August Body.

Portland. Feb. s-The federal jury
today returned four indictments in
connection with the land fraud cases.
Judge A. II. Tanner. law partner OF
Senator Mitchell. was indicted for al
legged perjury in giving testimony be,
fore the grand Jury on January 81 last
during the investigation of charges
against Mitchell. ~
Hamilton II. Hendricks, secretary
and treasurer of the Butte Greek Land,
Livestock & Lumber Company. was in
dicted for subornation OF perjury In
connection with the testimony of Geo.
W. Hawks and Clyde Brown before
the grand Jury on January 20.
Henry Meldrum. ex-United States
surveyor general of Oregon; George +.
waggoner. chief clerk In the surveyors
Office; David w. Kinnalrd. examiner OF
surveys; Rufus S. Moore surveyor,
and John w. Mamaker ana Frank Van
Wlnkle. notaries public. are indicted
on a charge Of conspiracy to defraud
the United States government OF pub,
lie lands In central oregon.
The indictment against Tanner al
leges that while the witness was before
the grand jury and under oath. ae
said the Arm of Mitchell & Tanner re-
ceIved moneys and other compensation
for work done by Frederick A. Kribs,
expending lands through the general
land office. but Mitchell did not re-
ceive any part for himself. This the.
government thinks is untrue. and will
to prove that Mitchell re.
ceived money ana placed II to hlA
account at the end Of each month.
II Is further alleged that Tanner ties.
tilted that the office did not keep any
book accounts showing portions Of
such moneyswere received by MITCHELL.
when In fact such accounts were kept
and were then In existence. Another
hing charged against Tanner Is testi.
money In regard to the co-partnership
dated March 5, 1901. ons
provision is to- the effect that IL any
egal business Is undertaken by the
irm in the absence OF Mitchell not In
keeping with the obligations of the
senior senator as an official OF the
government all fees for such work
hould go to Tanner
1t is alleged this document was not |
written in 1901, but during the recent
'isit OF Senator Mitchell to this city. |
The indictment of Hendricks is due
o subornatlon of perjury said to have
'een accomplished January Is. 1905. It
3 alleged Hendricks procured Clyde
Brown and George w. Hawkins to APP
ear before the grand jury January 2S
lst and swear he had taken up por-
lon of land in Wheeler county for his
wn use and not with view to trans
erring 1t.
Meidrum ct al were indicted for hav-
ng entered into a conspiracy about
s02 to detraud the government by
surveys. II is alleged that
ne defendants took advantage of the
act that they fled in the office of the
arveyor general a number of forged
nd false applications for survey pur-
orting to be from bona flde settlers
lands upon which they were living
E surveyed, but It is alleged the de-
'ndants knew the lands were arid and
II
The fourth indictment, that against
q AIS ffft tHtel y
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
AGAINST Trunk Railways.

Salem, Feb. s.-The bill to compel
trunk railroads to connect with and
handle the business of branch lines,
passed the house today in the face of
strong opposition. The Multnomah
delegation with one exception voted
against the bill. The house also
passed the. pure food bill and the SEN
ate bin creating the Malheur irriga-
tion district.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
boat in.
Entrsnehinu Somewhere.

Toxic, Feb. 5 q p. m.)-Reports from
the Mancnurian army headquarters
say that the Russians shellei various
parts of the Japanese lines last Mon
day and Monday night Small forces
of Russian infantry attacked at Var
ious points but all were repulsed.
1t is further reported that the Rus
slams continue to entrench in the dl-
rectionaof Wanchiayuantzu. Litajen-
tun. Chenchienhpao ami Heikoutai.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
CAUGHT in Ice

Chicago. Feb. s.-Two passenger
steamers plying between Chicago and
Milwaukee are fast in the ice OF the
entrance to the Chicago river. Both
vessels have number Of passengers
aboard, but 1t is claimed there is no
danger Of an accident to either boat.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
NOthino Done.

New Orleans, Feb. Sat the ad-
journed meeting of the American Turf
Association the matter OF framing the
bylaws and constitution was again
taken up, but it was impossible to COM
plete all the details, so that this sub
ject has again been postponed. A obard
of directors, an executive COMMITTEES
and a board Of appeals were chosen
Racing dates have not yet been ar
ranged
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
Nswnort Disabled.

New York. Feb, S.AThe steamer
concho in today from Galveston, yes
terday passed the disabled gunboat
Newport from Boston for santo Do
mingo. The Newport reported that she
lost her propeller on February 3. The
Newport simply asked the Concho to
report her.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
swindIer on Trial.

st. Louis. Feb. s.--John J. Ryan.
who gained notoriety through his con-
nection with an alleged "get rich
quick" turf investment company was
placed on trial in the st. Louis cir
cult court under an indictment charg-
ing him with embezzlement OF 100000
by means of that concern.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
IN THE SENATE.
kssrns oiselalms HE Vote on The
Statehood BIlL

Washington. Feb. s.--Tne senate to-
day received from Mr.. Kearns a dis-
elaimer OF the vote In favor OF sepa-
rate statehood for New Mexico. which
the records yesterday credited him
with. He said he had been misunder-
stood by the clerks and ha voted
against the proviHion. Several sem
ators corroborated his statement. but
a number asserted that they UNDER
stood him TO vote for the amendment.
The senate spent almost an hour In
with the house OF repre-
in canvassing the presiden.
tiai vote and the remainder Of the SEES
sion was devoted 10 executive bust
ness.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
MONSTER EXPLOSION.
Ten Thousand Pounds OF Dynamite
Touched on.

wv FHVhs&tt& ss6VN~ w SpWANVtt~
Touched on.
Calumet. Mich. Feb. s.---Ten thou
sand pounds OF dynamite stored under
ground In magazine at the eighth
level of the North Kearsarga branch
OF the osceoia Consolidated mine ex-
ploied today, killing several men and
injuring many others by the force Of
the expulsion. which was felt for miles
around, Men working In other por-
tions OF the mine some miles distant
were knocked down by the explosion.
The cause OF the disaster In shrowded
in mystery and may never be discov-
cred. az william Pollit, Jr.. the man In
charge Of the powder. Is probably
blown into thousand pieces, no traces
OF him having been found up to this
hour.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
Many Want Peace.

Toxic. Feb. ga report coming from
London to the effect that Grand Dukes
OF Russia, determined to secure peace
had asked the friendly offices OF Great
Britain. was published in Toxic today.
The foreign Office denies any knowl-
edge OF the matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
oorky lntarronIIatad.

st. Petersburg, Feb. S.--The interro-
cation Of Maxim Gorky by the public
prosecutor was begun yesterday. Cor
ky is quite well ana is subjected only
to the ordinary regulations of prison
ers In the fortress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
Shocking Crime.

St. Petersburg. Feb. S.-Emperor
Nicholas has annotated the report Of
the secretary Of state Of Finland on
Sentiments assassination with the words
"a shocking crime. N
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
First Glass Fort.

St Petersburg, Feb, SIT is an
nounced by supreme command. that
.vladivostok will for the duration OF
the war be reckoned a first class in
stead of a second class fortress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
Attorney Dies.

San Francisco, Feb s-Frank L.
Moore. prominent attorney Of Baker
City, died in this city today after a
long Hines. His body will be shipped
to Eugene, Ore. for interment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
Old Sailor Diss.

Washington. Feb. s.--Rear Admiral
Crosby. retired. died today from par
alysls. aged 65 years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09

maini and also the house bill ompow-
ering counties to appoint funds for To-
cal exhibition ai the Lewis and Clark
centennial.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
SITUATION UNCERTAIN.
Factories viii Give the Strikers a
s'g @it Last Chance.

LAST Cnance,
Lodz. Feb. S.--The situation here Is
uncertain, and nothing definite win be
known until Friday. when the largest
manufacturers have decided to open
the mills and give the men last
chance chance to work.
The masters say IL there is no re-
sponse Friday they win close the mills
Indefinitely. and II is reported that
the strikers have decided to resort to
violence In case the mills are closed
down. ~
! Everything is quiet today stAf@.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
TouO Raises FIsu.

Toxic, Feb, S.-Admiral Togo arrived
at Kure today and Immediately raised
his flag on the battleship Mikasa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09

Browneii; 10 an amendatory document
to the indictment Of last week accusing
him Of subornation OF perjury.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
WOMAN CHEERED TIRED MEN
Thrilling Story of the Miraculous
Escape Of Missing Members Of the
Crew and Passengers Of the
British Steamer Damara.

Halifax, Feb. s.--After battling for
IL hours with the elements in an open
boat with the temperature below zero
and mighty gale lashing the sea,
Captain Gorst. three passengers and 10
OF the crew of the steamer Damara, ar
rived at Pleasant Point safely just be-
fore dark last evening, and the sea-
men report all In the captains life
boat were badly frost bitten and ex-
hausted, some Of them being SO be-
numbed they had to be lifted out of
their seats.
Every person was encased in thick
Ice from head to foot. -.
Mrs. Prowss. a woman passenger in
the boat, bore up under the trying or
deal wonderfully well. and endured the
great hardship with formtuie. She
encouraged the men when they were
almost overcome by the cold and wear
led by constant work at the oars. When
near the landing the rowers became
SO fatigued they could not force the
boat through the surf, and the men
on shore waded out and dragged the
boat in.
Captain Gorst said the Damara
foundered at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning They stood by six hours ir
the lifeboat and only when the steam
er went down did they pull away. tn
arrival Of the captains boat completes
the list Of passengers AMI crew of the
vessel. the chief officers boat having
reached shore last night also at another
point, 1t was feared ths captains
boat had been lost and tugs and steam-
ers are still out searching for 1t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-09
WORTHY CHARITY.
Shop Girls Will BE Given a Chance for
Recreation.

Chicago, Feb. S.-Before the National
Promotion of Health Club. Mrs. Cor
nelia clafiln has announced that the
club his been offered 100 acres of land