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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
CONTINUOUS ELOPEMENT.
Tickle of Fancy, But Fertile
of Resource.

That the course of love does not al
ways run smoothly was amuslngly il
Illustrated in the experience of one
Koraleff, a Russian land owner, who
took his bride to Berhn-upon honey
moon trip.
The second day of their stay Nine.
Koraleff possessed herself of some $15,-
900, all of the money her husband had
with him, and eloped to Switzerland
with her husbands valet.
In due course the deserted husband
obtained fresh funds and set forth in
search of the guilty pair After some
delay Nine. Koraleff was located in
Zurich, where she had been left desti-
tute by the partner of her fight, whose
fancy had been attracted by woman
more to his liking than the wife of his
late master.
There was a reconciliation, and the
reunited pair again set forth in search
Of the valet, whom they found at Laus-
anne, again in state of single blessed
ness, his latest partner having taken
herself off with a newer ideal, though
she broke the chain by leaving what
was left of the money with the valet.
The penitent valet was reinstated in
favor upon returning what was left of
the money, and the three journeyed
back to Russia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
DR.. KUNST ISINOT.GUILTY
Completely Exonerated BY Direc-
tors Of the Insane Asylum
WAS LONG LIST OF CHARGES
But Accusations Were Withdrawn
BY Persons Who Made Them
Col. Thompson~Not Present

DIR. a. H. Kunst is not guilty.
That is the verdict OF the board OF
directors who met Mt the West Vir.
ginia Hospital for the Insane at Wes-
ton Friday. for the purpose of inves.
tigating long list of charges referi-
ed some time ago bv DIR. Matt Holt,
Thomas Il. Hornor and another or
two.
The investigation began Thursday
and was concluded at noon S turday
it was very thorough and searching III
its nature. The board gave their per-
sonai inspection to every feature of
the conduct of the asylum and examin-
ed the institution from garrett TO Co.,
lar. They scrutinized the books and
other papers of Superintendent Kunst
and his assistants, took personal evil
dence of the employees and some OF
the more rational inmates and advised
with citizens of Weston in position to
know the character of the conduct OF
che institution.
When it was seen that the board
meant business, those who preferred
the charges Withdrew from the prose
cation of the case, denying the compe
tency of the board of directors ss a
trial court on the ground alleged that
three members had prejudiced the
case. the three others had disqualified
themselves as such member. The
complete exoneration of DR.. Kunst
and the finding that the institution
was never in better shape brought
CONSERVATION to some of those who
had instiRased the Investigation, and,
il is said, they are now publicly dis
claiming having had anything to do
with the matter
Col. James Il. Thompson. of this
citv. recently appointed n member OF
the board of directors, was not pre- s.
ent at the meeting. as his acceptance
of that appointment was made too
late to set to Weston.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
WITTE ON THE SPOT
disappointment Over Delay
at Portsmouth.
HURRY ORDERS TO STATE TROOPS
crowd of sightseers Decided to Have
Holiday Anyway-Russian En-
yoy Views Boston In mn
Automobile.

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Aug. 8.-M.
Witte and the advance guard Of the
peace party have arrived at this city.
The distinguished Russian plenipoten-
tiary abandoned the ocean voyage, as
be desired to make part of the journey
by rail The other ENJOYS, though de-
ayed temporarily by fog, are now on
their way
There was great disappointment In
the city over the delay in the arrival
of the commission. Although notice
was given by Rear Admiral Mead of
the Portsmouth navy yard yesterday
upon learning that the United States
squadron bearing the representatives
Of Japan and Russia had been delayed
by fog at Newport, the fact that it
was Sunday prevented wide circula-
ton of the news and information of
the postponement of the functions was
not in possession of large number Of
the interested citizens of Portsmouth
and Its environs until Monday.
The gaily decorated business section
of the town was filled with animated
crowds and when the news of the
postponement became generally known
there was not little confusion and
expressions of regret and disappoint-
ment were general. After time, how
ever, the phlosophic view gained sway,
helped along by all sorts of rumors
about the possible arrival Of the ships
and most of the crowd decided to have
holiday anyway.
The postponement of the functions
nesessitated hurry orders to the state
troops which were to arrive here from
all parts of the state. Governor Nc
Lane was up early, debating tele-
graphic orders to the troops to remain
away until today. Information was
also dispatched to the congressional
delegation of the state. the members
of which had been invited to partici-
pate. Governor MeLane received a
telegram from Third Assistant Secre-
tary PIERCE at Newport, X. l., stating
that on account of fog the yachts May
flower and Dolphin and the Galveston,
their convoy, would not arrive until
today and that the proposed recep-
ton should be postponed without any
change in the programme already ar
ranged. After receiving this message
Governor MCLane conferred with Rear
Admiral Mead, and formal notice
was issued that the reception of the
ENJOYS at the navy yard by Rear Ad-
miral Mead and his staff and at the
Portsmouth courthouse by Secretary
PIERCE and Governor McLane would
take place today, according to the
same schedule previously arranged.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
ECLIPSES THIS MONTH.
MOON WILL BE IN SHADOW ON
AUGUST IA
sun VIII BE Totally Obseured on
August 30-Both Events VIII
lie Visible Here.

There will be total clipse of the
yun and a partial eclipse of the moon
this month and both will be visible
in Marinshurg. The eclipse of the
moon comes on August IA. and is Wis
ible in most parts OF America.
The moon will enter the shadow
here about 80 O'Clock in the even
ing and the eclipse Will be Visible if
the skies are clear until II 20 o clock,
or for over two houIs.
The event of the GEAR among astrou.
0mers will be the total eclipse of the
sun on August 30. This eclipse is Wis
lille in the eastern nart of the United
States, the whole of Europe. wet TN
Asia and the northern ami cen t?al
portions of Africa.
The eclirse Bogus on the earth gen-
eraliv at 80 minutes a t-r o'clock in
the morning at uoint in the east.
efn eud of Middlesex county, Virgin
ia, near the mouth of the Rappahan.
uock river. 1t will be visible here at
practically the same tima.
Martinsburg will be partly darkened
for nearly two hours. Starting Mt
30. o clock in the morning to eclipse
will end here at Z 90 The aunualar
eclipse of the sun occurred on March
s. but was not visible here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
SOME PHENOMENAL CORN.
rE. ID. o. BATTLES HAS STALK OF
WONDERFUL GHowTH.
sts son willie climbs Up and Growth
IL SO Rapid He Cannot
Get Down.

Berkeley county will have tie
largest corn crop this year in its his
tory, field after field 10 everv direc'
ton growing strong aud tall, and TILED
TO the tassel with big and well-deyel.
oped ears. Some phenomenal EXAMPLES
are reported from various sections OF
the county, bot that told of byD. o.
Bartles, the genial county superinter-
dent is the best.
Mr.. Bartles ard his son Willie were
walking through field on his place
seve al Gays ago, when they found an
enormous stalk. up which Willie play
fully proceeded to climb. As the boy
assembled the corn stalk took sudden
growth. and IN few moments he was
up rs high as an ordinary tree. Re-
alizing his danger the boy made a
frantic effort to get lack TO the
ground. but the stalk grew faster than
he could descend. Mr.. Bartles be-
came alarmed for the safety OF the lad
and secured 81 axe and tried to cut
the stalk down. la this he was un-
successful. the rapid growth filling
the cut places as fast as he could use
the axe.
Finding his efforts futile Mr.. Bart.
Les gave up, yelling to the boy to
keep coming, and maybe the com
would stop growing after while.
The hoy hasn't reached ground yet,
bat seems to be fsring pretty well, as
he has thrown down about three BUSH
els of cobs,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12

BOSTON, Aug. 8.-M. White. senior
Russian plenipotentiary to the peace
conference at Portsmouth, who left the
cruiser Mayfower at Newport Sun
day. decided to take an automobile
ride about the city. and orders accord
ingly were given for car to be at the
disposal of the Russians. Mr.. Vilenkin
stated that as the delay to the squad
ron bearing the other plenipotentaries
would defer their reaching Portsmouth
probably until today Mr.. White had
decided to seize the opportunity offered
by days postponement of the confer
ence to see more of the historic points
in Boston and Cambridge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
CALLS CUBA POWDER MINE.
Governor Gomez DeHes President
Palma and the Cuban Courts.

Palma md the Cuban Courts.
HAVANA Aug. 8.-Jose Miguel Go
mez, governor of Santa Clara province
and Liberal candidate for the presi-
dency of Cuba, has given out an inter
view full of defiance to the Palma gov
ernment. With reference to the Cuban
governments assumption of the right
to inspect municipalities without refer
ence to the provincial authorities Co
mez says:
Il will not allow any one except the
provincial authorities to inspect the
municipalities of this province.
'If the supreme court decides against
the contention we are now maintain
ing we would not obey it's mandate,
because of its Partially in favor Of
executive authority. The court would
be certain to he against us in order to
increase its favor with the govern
ment"
Governor Gomez characterized the
whole island as powder mine con
tanning lighted fuse already half
burned He said that of the force of
the 5000 rural guards half were in
wardiy in his favor Military officers
absolutely deny this statement.
The Mederates profess surprise at
Gomez's statements, which they call
sensational and reckless. They will
certainly defeat him, the Moderates as
sert, as the Cubans never will elect a
president who has defied the courts or
sought TO inculcate in the soldiers a re-
ballious shirt
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
PAVING ORDINANCE PASSED.
LAST OF TIE PRELGmINARY STEPS
TAKEN BY coUscIL.
Petitions Of Property Owners are Placed
on Record at Special Meeting
Monday Afght

A special meeting of the city
council was held Monday for
the purpose of putting the fin,
ishing touches to the street paw
ing proposition, and the matter
was definitely settled in favor
of progress and improvement
by the receipt of the petition of
the majority of the property
owners on the squares between
the Lutheran church and the
public square, and the passage
of the necessary ordinance COW
ering every phase of the work
The ordinance specifies how
the work shall be done and the
cost apportioned Twoethirds
of the cost will be charged to
the property owners in proper
ton to the number of front feet,
and one-third will be borne by
the city. The cost of paving
the street at the intersections
will be borne entirely by the
city.
The council also approved the
action of the street committee
in instructing the clerk to order
the new iron water pipe, fire
plugs, connections, etc, which
will be placed on Queen street
before the work of putting down
the brick is started. 1t is not
known when the paving will be
commenced, but it is the inten~
ton of the council to hive the
whole work completed before
cold weather.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12

NEW YORK. Aug. S-Mrs. Daniel
Hardy, who, with her daughter Ethel
and her husband, arrived in the city
from Streudsburg. Pa, where they had
been passing the summer, went APP
parently insane at the Christopher
street ferry and threw away hun
dred dollar bills. She had many dia-
monas and was richly dressed. She
was taken to the Bellevue hospital
psychopathic ward. Mrs. Hardy asked
her husband for money at the ferry,
and he handed her large roll of bills
She seized the roll of some hundreds
of dollars and began to throw the yell
low backed bills to the people who
stood about Il am the queen of the
world" she cried Historically, land
President Roosevelt is coming here to
look after my interests. The Tiffany
diamonds were stolen from me-"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
Motor Cyclists Endurance Test.

WALTHAM, Mass, Aug. S.-Of the
forty-eight motor cyclists who left
New York on go mile endurance test
to this city twenty arrived togeth-
er at 7:20 O'clock last night, and six
others came in ten minutes later. The
cyclists came here to attend the an
nual meeting of the Federation of
American Motor Cyclists and expect to
remain here several days. Nearly all
shape, and what accidents happened
were for the most part due to pmctur-
ed tires, broken handle bars and the
breaking of minor parts of the ma
chinery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
B,arer Cror Than Ever Before.

CHICAGO, Aug. S.-American farms
will produce bigger and better crops
and return more millions in revenue to
the farming interests this year than
ever be.cre in the history Of the coun-
try All kinds of creps-wheat corn,
oats, hay ana smaller grain and prod
uce staples-have progressed to the
stage where this prediction may be
made with scarcely the slightest chance
that the final official figures will dis
prove its correctness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
Canadian Club Bont at Charlotte,

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Aug. S.-The Fife
designed thirty foot yacht Temeraire,
on which the Royal Canadian Yacht
club of Toronto pins its faith to carry
the Canada's cup back to its old place
across the lake, arrived at Charlotte
under tow of Commodore Nichols
steam yacht Tranquilo. Mr.. Fife, de-
signer of the boat did not make the
trip across with Skipper Wedd, but ar
rived OH the Kingston and Immediate
~ came to Rochester.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Harry Beaner Given Preliminary
Hearing Tuesday.

nearing IueSuay.
Harry Beausr, the colored youth
charged with the robbery of the safe in
the law office of Attorney II. II. En-
inert, was given a preliminary hearing
before Justice kFelker Tuesdayr-atter-
noon. the result of which was Bearers
return TO Jail to await the action of
the grand jury at the August term
of court. The evidence against Bean
err, although OF circumstantial
nature, was rather strong. Reaher
was helping to clean Mr.. Emmert' =
office. having been engaged 10y the
regular janitor, and was seen to
enter the stairway leading to the
place early on the morning of the rob
berry. Other witnesses showed that
ne had been Spending money pretty
freely without being able to give q
Satisfactory explanation as to where
the money came from. The boy will
be defended in court by Senator
Faulkner. the lads mother being a
domestic at BoVdville and a respect
able woman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
REMOVED TERMIN Ais.
Freight Men Will Change at Fair
mont Instead of Grafton

ii 2 Baltimore & Ohio railrcad hls
removed the freight Terminals of the
third and fourth divisions from Graf
ten TO Fairmout. For several years
the company has contemplated the
change. owing TO the large coal ship
ments east and west from Fairmont.
The eastern terminal of the third di.
vision is fixed at Keyser, making the
run 100 miles. the same rs the fourth,
from Fsirmont to Holloway, Ohio.
Ten daily freights have begun the ran
20 Keyser, and almost as many TO Hol-
Ioway.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
5000 AT CAMPMEETING.
Several From Martinsburg Went
to Swell the Crowd.

Nearly 1900 oolored people attended
the campmeeting held at Conooochea-
que Island on Sunday. Excursion
trains were run from various points
an Pennsylvania. Maryland and West
Virginia.
There was not as mncn disorder as
mas been the rule in former years
Twenty-one arrests we're made many
uf Them for drunkenness. Wh'skey
was sold on the grounds. but tie Oil
GERS wers unable to catch the sellers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-The govern
ment. having taken the leap of govern
ment ownership of railroads in the
Panama line, now is going into the
laundry business. The government
soapsuds institution is to be at Fort
Leavenworth and will be in running
order by Sept. 1. The family washing
of the officers and soldiers VIII be
done, it is said, Eat very reasonable
figurcS -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
A Big Disgrace.

A Venetian gendolier named Luigi
Conderranl fell into the Grand canal
for the third time in a month. AS fall
ing into the water is considered dis
grace In Venice, Conderrani's guild has
expelled him. and he is In danger OF
going mad
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12

HARRISBURG. Pa, Aug S.Notice
of the merger and consolidation OF fif-
teen electric light and gas companies
in I1zerne county, Pa, into one COM
pany, with a capital of 100000, was
fled in the state department with the
approval of Governor Pennypacker.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
Practical Cure.

A Hancock girl recently sent fifty
cents to a Chicago advertiser for a
recipe. to whiten and keep the hands
soft. She received the following re.
ply: Soak them three times day
10 dish water while your mother
Tests.''
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Aug s.-Reprs-
sentatives of eighty-seven up state
councils of the Royal Arcanum assem-
bled in this city and by resolution de.
nounced the action of the grand coun-
ell in raising dues as wholly unneces-
sary. inequitable, illegal and uncalled
for" Restoration of the old rates 10
demanded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
Accepts Position.

Miss Matilda Schleuss has accepted
position as clerk in the drv goods
establishment of SpiIlman Bros.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
CORNERSTONE LAID.
New Centenary Church at Winches-
ter Begun on Saturday.

The cornerstone of the new Cen
tenary Reformed church at Winches-
ter was laid at 4 o'clock Saturday
afternoon by the pastor, Rev. T. X.
Cromer, in the presence of many
members and friends Of the church.
Rev. J. A. Hotfheihs. Of Martinsburg,
delivered an address. There were
also present several ministers OF
Winchester
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
AN INFLOW OF SPIRITS.
Colored Visitors at Campmeeting
Get Into Trouble.

Sheriff Kuhn, OF Chambersburg' and
Detective Martin, Of the Cumberland
Valley, raked in box car load of
spiritualists at the colored camnmeet-
ing at Conococheague Island Sunday.
They did not receive the spiritual
uplift through the services bet by an
inflow of spirit aud when the day was
ended the officers had 81 within the
confines of the car>which served as a
temporary lookup.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
CAN'T DAMAGE MAIL BOXES.
Against Law to Mutilate Property
of Uncle Sam.

1t il not generally known that il is
against the law to scratch match
n one of Uncle Sans mail boxes,
bat such is the case. ANY marring
r mutilatiOn whatever is q INSIDE
mesnor. Tie same measures are now
in fleet in respect to boxes of rural
rourss. and it is also unlawful to
speak disrespeo tfullv or irreyereDtly
OF one of Unclp Sans rural carriers.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-11-03

"A ihs thieves net because they were
any leee daring OF worknanlike, but
owing to the sheorest bad luck. They
constrncted tunnel from a house they
rented 90 the vaults OF the bank but
failed by few hours to reach the val.
uables. worth an enormous sum OF
money, owing TO an accident.
II CHANGED that wien these men had
tunneled distance of some thirty
yards aud arrived just within The vault
where the safe was some Of the beans
they had used 20 shore up the tunnel
collapsed, causing a slight subsistence
OF the banks foundations. At the same
time the manager happened. quite con-
traiy to bis custom, to 90 20 his Once
and he was surprised 10 find a diftl'
Guilty In opening the door OF the ROOM
4 cgrsory examination was enough to
show him that since closing time tie
wall Of his room had sunk slightly
causing the door TO press on the hoor.
Probably this circumstance alone
would not have shattered the thieves
scheme. since the manager would nave
waited til the morning to call build
or I'm. by which time the safe would
have been ompticd but while he was
considering the natter the thieves In
the vault below were making fraHle
efforts 20 repair the damage 20 the tsn.
mol sufficiently TO enable thcm a. COM
protc thoir task before dayhrguk. and
the manager heard them working be-.
meath his feet The consequence was
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-11-03

Among English writer's Ben Jonson
had as good a conceit Of himself as
most, and he was not afraid OF uttering
his conviction Of his own superiority.
His egotism was almost fierce in its
intensity. For example, he left his
"Cynthias Revels" to the judgment Of
his audience with the assurance that
the play was good and that they might
like IL il they pleased, and in the last
line of the court epilogue to Every
Man Out OF His Humer'' he proclaims
in Latin that he "hunts not for the
SURFACES Of the windy multitude" But
in determining to maintain n high po-
etc standard Jonson overacted his
part and laid himself open TO the ridi-
cule and sarcasm OF lesser men.
AS the late ]. A. Symopds said, "He
Identified the sacred bard with his
own person, posed before the world as
Apollo's high priest and presumed upon
his erudition TO affect the lordly airs Of
an authentic Aristarchus." And yet.
when the victims of his satire dared to
put I'm a good word for themselves and
TO accuse their tormentor OF self love,
arrogancy, impudence and railing"
Jonson blazed out In righteous indig-
nation at their amazing conceit:
II tEey should confidently praise their
works,
III them Il would appear imitation.
(which In a full and well digested man
Cannot receive that fsui. abusive name