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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
KoMuRA A SICK MAN.
Envoy Is In First Stage of Typhoid
Fever, Physician Relieves.

Envoy Is In First Stage of Typhoid
Fever, Physician Relieves.
NEW YORK, Sept. 14.-Dr. Frances
Delafield, DIR. George Brewer and DR..
w. Il. Pritchard held a consultation
in the Waldorf-Astoria in regard to the
illness Of Baron Komura, the senior
japanese envoy, and found themselves
unable to agree on a diagnosis. The
three physicians are unit in saying
that the Japanese minister of foreign
affairs is very sick man, but DR.. Del
afield believes the baron is in the first
stages of typhoid fever, while his col
leagues think it is case of bladder
trouble.
Mr.. Sato in giving out the result Of
the consultation said that DIR. Delafield
was practically certain that the disease
was typhoid, although the physician
was careful to point out that in the
early phases of this fever an accurate
diagnosis is sometimes very difficult.
Mr.. Sato added that Baron Komura's
temperature was ranging between 30
and 102.
The official spokesman of the Japa.
nese peace mission went on to say that
until now his superior had been deter
mined to leave for Japan at once, but
this plan had now been abandoned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
BERKELEY SPRINGS NOTES.
COUNTY COURT GRANTS FRAN
CHIsE no TROLLEY compANx.
Present Season at the Famous Noun.
tain Resort the most Prosperous
In Recent Years

Berkeley Springs, Sept. IS. The
Morgan County court has granted a
franchise to u local company to con-
struct and operate an electric railroad
from Berkeley Springs to the Potomac
river, which will link this town with
Hancock, and also connect with the
Wabash and Baltimore and Ohio rail.
roads.
Capt. William Snodgrass, who has
been spending few weeks at the
springs, has returned home.
The present season has been one
of the most profitable ones since
the large hotel burned down. 1t was
q stimated that an average of zoo visi-
tors spent the season here. Both
hotels and all the private boarding
houses were full throughout the sum
iner. The receipts from the bath
alone amounted to about 1900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
FOOD PRICES ARE SOARING
Earnings More Than Last Year,
But Living Higher.
FLOUR AND LARD INCREASES
Of the Thirty Articles Shown In
Compilation of the Bureau
of Labor.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Accord
ing to the latest official report of the
United States bureau of labor, the cost
Of food in the last year has increased
at faster rate than wages, so that,
while wage earners are getting more
pay for less work, they are in worse
condition than last year, for they are
paying out more than the increase in
their pay.
These reports of the bureau of labor
have been regarded as reliable since
the Introduction of the methods of
Colonel Carroll d. Wright. They have
not been subject to attack except in
the last presidential campaign. The
statistics have been removed from the
arena of political discussion because
they are regarded as being based on
scientific lines.
1t Is shown that the articles which
marked the greatest difference in price
between 1903 and 1904 are -four and
lard. The average price of flour in
1904 was 1854 per cent of the aver
age price in 1903, or an advance Of
1874 per cent. The average price of
lard in 1904 was 92.61 per cent of the
average of 1908, or a decline of 739 per
cent.
OF the thirty articles included in the
compilation made by the bureau of Ia
Dor fifteen show an advance and fif
teen a decline, but the fifteen articles
that show a decline do not offset the
: fifteen that show an advance, because
those that have advanced in price en-
ter more largely into consumption.
The bureau of labor has made a
? compilation of the relative prices in
the United States of certain groups of
, related articles of food between 1890
land 1904 and comments:
under cattle products are shown
the three articles, beef, fresh roasts
and stews; beef, fresh steaks and beef,
salt. The price of each of these arti-
cles was higher in 1891 than in 1890,
beef was lower and that of salt beef
was higher in 1892 than in 1891. Prices
of roasts and stews were lower and
of steaks and salt beef higher in 1898
I than in 1892. All three of the articles
4 show lower prices in 1894 than in
E1S93. In each year from 1895 to 1902
inclusive the price of each of the three
articles increased. All were lower in
1903 than in 1902. Prices of roasts
and stews and salt beef were lower
and steaks higher in 1904 than in 1908.
I'm the north Atlantic states the av-
erage food cost per family assuming
. that food was purchased in the same
quantity each year and that the ex-
penditure for each of the various arti-
cles bore the same relation to the to
tai expenditure for food in each of the
years. was $330.35 in 1890, S333.26 in
1891, etc. The lowest cost was S312.91
in 1897 and the highest was $360.70 In
1904, difference of $47.79.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16

PITTSBURG, Sept. 14,-Large or
ders for steel rails for delivery next
year have been booked by Pittsburg
concerns. Some of these orders, it Is
said, are from western railroads, indi-
eating unprecedented demand in the
west. 1t is estimated that the orders
placed for delivery next year up to
date aggregate 100000 tons. 1t now
seems certain that fully 100000 tons
contracted for delivery this year will
have to go over into next year, which
gives promise Of record breaking pro
duction next year. The record was
made in 1908, when production amount
ed to tri1e more than 100000 tons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
is AFTER A FORTUNE.
Martinsburg Man Who Is Heir to
Several Millions.

Mr.. Henry p. Thompson, Of this
city, left for, New York on Friday
to look after his interest in the
estate Of the late Judge Hilson, OF
New York, who died about five years
ago leaving property worth several
millions, Mr.. Thompson is grand
son OF Judge Hilson, and says that
under the terms of the vii. he and
his sister, as heirs Of his mother, will
come into the bulk OF the fortune.
The matter has been in the courts for
several years. Judge Lucas, of Char
lestown. represents Mr.. Thompson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
DIED IN BELLAIRE.
MRS. JENNIE WALTERS suCCUmBED
ON SUNDAY AFEERNooN.
Was Former Resident of Martinsburg,
and Several Brothers and Sisters
are Among the survivors.

Mrs Jennie Walters, wife OF Char.
les Walters. died at her home in Bel
laire, Ohio, after lingering illness,
While she bad been seriously i'll
for some time, the announcement of
her death came as great surprise
to her relatives in Msrtinsburg. She
was most excellent women, de-
voted wife and mother and consist
ant member of the First Methodist
Episcopal charch.
She is survived BY her husband,
Charles Walters. and four children.
Miss Laura, George. Edgar and Gene,
all Of Bellaire. She was a sister
of Mr.. Ezra Herring and Mrs. Laura
FlagR. of MartinsburR; Mr.. Charles
w. Herring, OF Baltimore, and Mrs.
Anna Tabb, of Louisville, Ky. The
funeral took place on Tuesday after
noon, interment in Bellaire.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
DEATH OF A BRIDE.
Mrs. Tortney Expired Wednesday In
Cumberland Hospital.

Mrs. w. f. Fortney, of Cumberland,
whose husband formerly resided IN
Martinsburg, died at the Western
Maryland hospital in Cumberland
Wednesday morning following AN
operation for intestinal troubles. She
was aged about 20 years, and had been
married only few weeks. The re-
mains will be taken to Harpers Ferry
for interment. Mrs. Fortney was q
Miss Eckles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
Held Pleasant Dance.

A dance was given Wednesday night
in Lambert's hall bv the young men OF
Martinsburg. in honor of Miss
Brotherton, and Mr.. Stevens. of Bal
timore. and Miss Davis, OF Norfolk.
About 10 couples were present aud
danced from . to IL O'Clock. Music
was Furnished by Thowpson's orches.
ira.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
MONOPOLY BY LAW--WiLSoN.
Secretary VIII Ask Congress to Re.
form Ment Inspection.

form Meat Inspection.
WASHINGTON, Sept H. Secretary
Wilson will endeavor to get a new beef
inspection law from congress this win
ter. Since 1901, when the present act
took effect providing for government
inspection of meats, more applications
for inspectors have been denied than
granted
Inspectors have been allowed to for
ty-one packing houses, which means
that the products of these houses can
be exported, and ffty-slx firms have
been shut out of the export business,
their requests for inspectors being re.
fused. As the law is now interpreted
by the department of agriculture the
packers who have been successful In
their efforts to secure inspectors have
a monopoly of the export trade as abb
solute as though a government conces-
sion had been granted, according to the
custom in South American republics.
The conditions under which the gov
eminent protects and is perpetuating a
monopoly will be laid before the CON
gress. Secretary Wilson declines to
shoulder the responsibility for continu
ance of the system Whether managers
of the beef trust understood the full
force and effect of the law when it was
enacted cannot be stated. The govern
ment, especially the secretary of agri-
culture, favored 1t at the time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
TRADE CONDITIONS.
Improvement shown In Nearly Every
Line of Industry.

Improvement shown In Nearly Every
Line of Industry.
NEW YORK, Sept. Or. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade says:
Commercial news continues most sat
lsfactory, improvement being reported
In almost every case except the further
decline in price of securities. Crops
are being harvested under most favor
able conditions, and few weeks more
without severe frost will put the yield
of corn and cotton beyond danger. In
dustrial progress is accelerated by the
broadening demand for iron and steel
products, textile mills and shoe fac
tories are well occupied, while the de-
mand for material testiiies to extern
sive building operations. Considering
the prosperous conditions, labor strug-
giles are exceptionally few. Jobbers
In many lines are unable to handle the
business offered by visiting merchants,
although packing and shipping depart
ments are often worked overtime. Re-
tailers report a wholesome distribution
Of staple merchandise.
Commercial failures for the week in
the United States, as reported by r.
G. Dun e. Co, were 100, against PIT
last week, 100 the preceding week and
200 the corresponding week last year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
ITALIANsEIN THE oUARRIEs.
Baker Bros. are Trying to Solve the
Labor Question.

Owing to the inability OF Baker
Bros. to get enough of local labor to
work their two large ouarries here,
about 800 Italians have been introduce.
ed into the works, and operations are
not being carried out on a much larg-
er scale. The labor question with the
quarry paople had become serious
problem. but it is believed the intro
duction of the Itslisn element will
prove satisfactory solution. The
last batch of about so men for the
lower quarry arrived Tuesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
SNYDER sTUNKLE.

Miss Nellie Stunkles, daughter OF
Mrs. Lawson Stunkles, OF this city,
and MIR. Hezekiah III. Snyder, also Of
Martinsburg, were quietly married at
United Brethren parsonage Tuesday
night, in the presence OF few friends.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
A. B. Wilson, pastor of the United
Brethren Church. Mr. and Mrs. Sny-
der will reside in Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
FATHER DoNoHoE RETURNS.
Arrived Tuesday From Europe
DIR. Dinneen Goes to Baltimore.

DIR. Dinneen Goes to Baltimore.
Rev. Father Donahoe, pastor of st.
Joseph g Catholic church. who has
spent the. laststwo months in Europe,
arrived in Martiusburg Tuesday night,
having1had s.most enjoyable and
profitable, "trip. He visited England.
Ireland, France. Italy and other
countries and while in Rome was re-.
ceived in audience by Pore Plus, and
also celebrated. mass in st. Peters.
Wednesday at the parochial residence
Father DoDahoe entertained Rev.
Fathsry Moyeery, of Winchester,
and Rev. Father Rabbia. of Hagers.
town, as complement to Rev. DIR.
Dinneen, of Baltimore. who has had
charge lof the parish during the
absence of Father Donahoe. Dr. Din
neenlreturn d 10 BaltimorelW ednes6a
afternooDfto resume his work in the
famoussSt. Mary's, seminary. where
he holds the important chair Of phil
osophy and theology. While here
Or. Dinneen made many friends. who
will give him a cordial welcome
should. he return again. lie is one
of the mostS brilliant and profound
scholars of the Baltimore Archdiocese,
nd is famous in this section alike
for his learning aud modesty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
WON'T ATTEND BANQUET.
Colored Woman Will Not Be Present
at Fair Board Feast.

Mrs. Caroline Barnum, the colored
woman who was invited to the ban
quet of the stockholders of the Ha-
gerstown fair, says that she viii not
attend the feast, being too feeble to
get about. She writes letter to the
board of directors in which she said
that when some years ago the direc-
tors persuaded her husband to buy
stock. nothing was said about the
negro problem-a very neat dig at
those who raised a rumpus when it
was learned that she had been invited
to the banquet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
Died snying n Girl.

CHICAGO, Sept. 13.M. NJ. McPher
son was killed while dragging Miss De
liza Lennon of Bay City, Mich, from in
front of a freight train. Both were
struck, and Mcpherson was killed al
most instantly Miss Lennon was seri
ously hurt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
KINGS DAUGHTERS TO MEET.
State Convention to Be Held In This
City In October.

The 10th annual convention of the
West Virginia branch of the Interna-
tional order of Kings Daughters and
Sons will be held in this city on
October II and 10. DELEGATES are ex-
pected from everv chapter in the
state. and the meeting will be largely
attended. Miss M. g. McSherry is
the president of the local chapter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16

Death of Business Partner of Sen.
ator N. B. Scott.

Albert f. Meder, for 80 years con-
nected with the Central Glass Co and
a business partner of Senator N. b.
Scott, died on Tuesday of consump.
ton. He was for many years secre-
tary OF the Central Glass Co. and one
of the most prominent fiint-glass man
ufacturers in the United States.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
Ministers In Session.

The rnconvocation of the Epis-
copal diocese of West Virginia is in
session in Grace Episcopal church,
Middleway. The afficers are: Dean.
Rev. j. s. Douglas, Of Martinsburg !;
secretary, Rey. ,. e. A. Marshall Of
Shepherdstown; treasurer, Rev. j. s.
Alfriend, of Charles Town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
Meet TO Arranwe Armistice.

MUKDEN, Manchuria, Sept. A.
General Fukushima, representing Field
Marshal Oyama, and General Ovanov-
ski, representing General Linevitch,
met at Shaboth Station, north Of Chan.
tufu. They probably will take several
days to arrange the details of the ar
mistice.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
MuIatto woman Tortures Her child.

MOBILE, Ala, Sept. IA. - Martha
Crawford, mulatto, is under arrest
here on the charge of assault and bat.
terry. The woman beat her eight-year.
old child numerically and then tor.
tured 1t with hot iron.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16

Z MOSCOW, Sept. IA congress of
doctors held here decided to boycott
the national assembly by not partici-
[pating in the elections. This is the first
professional body 70 take this sten.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING
Miss lottie larkins Becomes Rride
OF Mr.. William ] Ferrin.
WILL RESIDE IN WASHINGTON
Licklider-Dunaway Nuptials Cele-
brated Wednesday at Leetown
In Presence of Many Guests

Miss Lottie Larkins. daughter of
MI. and Mrs. James LarkiHs, OF East
Liberty street. this city, and Mr.
William J. Ferrin. formerly of
Martinsburg bat now resident of
Washington. were the principals in a
very pretty wedding at st. Josephs
Catholic church THURSDAY afternoon at
O'Clock. The marriage was solem-
nized in the presence OF large nnm.
Der of guests from this citv and other
points. and was an interesting and
altogether charming event.
The matron of honor was Mrs.
Frank Rabbit. of Rockville, Nd.
sister Of the bride, and she was attir-
ed in handsome costume OF white
Brussels net over taffeta silk. and
carried a cluster bouquet OF roses
The best man was Mr.. David Ferrin,
of Washington. and the nshers were
Mr.. William Frazier. Mr.. Christian
Severn, of Washington; Mr.. Frank
Rabbit, of Rockville. Md. and Mr..
James Larkins. ir., of MartinsburV.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in champagne crepe de chine over
white taffeta silk. with white picture
hat and carried cluster OF LaFrance
roses. She entered the church on the
arm of her father. and the bridal pro.
oession was formed in the yestibule.
Proceeded by the usbers, matrcn of
honor aud the best man, the contract.
ing parties proceeded up the center
aisle to the front of the high altar,
here they we're met by Rev. Father
Charles E. Donehoe pastor OF the
church. attired in the vestments for
the occasion. The simple but impress.
sive ring service of the Catholic
church was read by the priest. Miss
Nellie Martin presided at the organ
and softly Played 80 Promise Me"
during the ceremony, rendering the
march from Lohengrinn as the bidal
party advanced to the altar and Men
delssohn's March as a ces ional.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferrin left over the
Baltimore and Ohio on No. 6 for
Niagara Falls, points in canada. al d
Philadelphia. after which they will
return to Washington where they will
reside. The bride is "A most estima.
BILE Young LADY with host of friends.
while the groom is well.known
young EMPLOY of the navy yard at
Washington.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-16
BASS WAS A JUMPER
Six FOUNDER Leaped Into Fisher
mans Boat at Harpers Ferry.

While W. 8. Il. Roach was fishing
at Harpers Ferry few days ago
bass weighing more than six pounds
Jumped from the river into his boat.
After a desperate effort Mr.. Roach
succeeded in capturing the fish, al
though he was badly cut about the
hands by the sharp fins. The bass
fishing is good, and several large
catches have been made.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-24
r. B. STEARNS IS TO
BE TRIED IN ST. PAUL
Bound Over at Pierre in Connection
With Alleged Land Frauds

Special to The Globe.
PIERRE. S. D.. March Especial
Agent Samuel Coulter, Lowell NJ.
Pierce and Miss Nora Goodkind of ST.
Paul, United States Attorney w. G.
Porter of Sioux Falls and local officials
were at Fort Pierre today in connection
with the case against r. B. Stearns.
who is charged with being implicated
in land frauds with W. L. Horsneli of
st. Paul in an effort to secure over a
hundred quarter sections of govern
ment land. The hearing was before
United States Court Commissioner
Moore, who placed Stearns under 81 900
bonds for his appearance in the United
States court at st. Paul TO answer to
the charge. Stearns is one of the prom
inent attorneys at Fort Pierre and
was the Republican nominee for the
state senate last fall.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-24
MONEY WILL STAY
IN SINKING FUND
Commission VIII Refuse to De.
vote Large Sum for
Rebates

The 100000 surplus of the permanent
improvement revolving fund which was
covered into the sinking fund of the city
of Minneapolis some years ago will not
be used in payment of rebates due prop
erty owners for overaSSeSsmentS for Spe-
cial improvements. If it is used for this
purpose il viii not be transferred from
the sinking fund until after legal pro-
ceedingS have been taken.
The aldermen are of the opinion that
the money should be covered back to the
fund from which it was taken, but City
Comptroller Dan c. Brown holds this
cannot be done legally and in this conten-
Hulburt and Mayer Jones' the other
members of the sinking fund commission
although it is said that Mayor Jones is
not so positive of the stand of the comp
troller as the other members.
City Comptroller Rogers refused to
transfer the fund when he was in Office
although the city council had requested
him to do So Yesterday there was a
meeting of the commission and special
committee of the council regarding the
matter and it was decided that the coun-
Gil should ask the commission to make
the transfer, but it will not be made
until the courts order it.
The city owes the property owners
about $250,000 for excessive assessments
and has been paying the claims in sums
of about $50, 900. The holders Of these
claims. or the agency which is collect
sion, is anxious they should be paid at
once, even If bonds are issued, but the
bond proposition does not meet with
favor
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-24
SUES BROKERS FOR
MONEY DUE ON TRADES
Charles l. Hale Seeks to Recover S166
From HoIbert & Sons

A suit that promises to divulge Ger
tain particulars connected with the
suspension of the grain and stock
brokerage firm of r. Holbert & Sons
was instituted by Charles l.. Hale, in
which he seeks to recover $166, alleged
TO be due him on trades made with the
company.
The complaint alleges that the fol-
| lowing transactions occurred between
plaintiff and the defendant company:
That S125 was placed in the hands of
the defendant by plaintiff to invest be-
tween Dec. 81 and Feb 8. That on
Feb. 5000 bushels of wheat were
bought, and on Feb. sold at a profit
of $63.75. Afterwards twenty shares of
United States Steel preferred were
bought, which were sold at profit of
$3.50, and 1000 bushels of wheat
bought and subsequently sold at a loss
of $25. When settlement was de-
manded from the company it is al
legged that no money could be obtained.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-24
MINNEAPOLIS CAL:
Bssh Fhssss -Asne56o
NO BALL ON SUNDAY
IF SALOONS CLOSE
Liquor Dealers Plan Campaign
IF Expected Order Is IS
sued by the Mayor


1t was the gossip about the city hall
yesterday that the time when the Sunday
saloon shall be unknown In Minneapolis is
not far distant. and that an order direct
ing drought on the first day of the week
might be expected at almost any time
Mayor Jones has been comforting with
leading business men-accordlng to the
report-and he is being reinforced in the
movement TO suppress the Sunday saloons
by persons who are circulating petitions
asking him to close these places on the
first day of the week.
The saloonkeepers express themselves
as not averse to tight town" but many
Of them say there should be no favoritism,
and that Sunday baseball. theaters.
amusement halls and gardens Will be clos
ed also IL they are forced TO suspend
operations. A number of them when ask
ed about the petition say they themselves
win sign IL If other Institutions which
make large sums out OF the public on Sun
day are forced to obey the Sabbath laws
as well as they.
When the petition will be presented to
the mayor has not been decided upon.