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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
'RIPBERGER IS DYING
Astoria's Postmaster Assault
ed and Left Unconscious.
a LEADER IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Was Attacked on Way From Po-
IiticaI Meeting by Footpads or
by Thugs whose Enmity He
Had Incurred

NEW YORK, sept 20. Postmaster
George Ripberger Of Long Island City,
who is the Republican leader of Queens
borough, was murderously assaulted
some time during the night at jamaica
and Van Alstyne avenues, Astoria. and
Is reported to be dying at his home.
Mr. Ripberger's friends believe he
was assaulted because of his activity
in the big leadership fight which has
been raging among the Long Island
City Republicans for some weeks.
Ripberger had just attended meet
ing of his adheFents at their headquar-
tefs in Astoria. 1t is not known as yet
whether he left the place alone or was
accompanied by friends. He lived only
4 few blocks from the meeting place.
1t is known, however, that he was
alone when attacked, but the police
have thus far been unable to get any
definite information from him as to the
attack.
He was rendered unconscious from a
blow on the head by some blunt instru-
ment. Regainins consciousness, he
CROPPED his way to the office of DR..
Fitch at the corner of Franklin and
Woolsey streets, where he remained
for the remainder of the night. Soon
after daylight he was taken to his
home, where he is now under the care
of the physician. From reports of the
physician and others in attendance
Ripberger is believed to be dying as a
result of his injuries.
The police and detectives from the
office of the district attorney are work
ing on the theory that Ripberger was
murderously assaulted by one or more
of his political enemies.
1t is not known whether the post
masters injuries are due to the work
of political enemies or whether the
purpose of the assault was robbery.
Ripberger had reached the corner of
Van Alstyne and Jamaica avenues
when he was struck on the head with
some blunt instrument and felled to
the sidewalk.
Immediately upon awakening the
doctors family Ripberger again lapsed
into Inconsistencies and had to be
carried into the house He was placed
in bed and finally revived by DIR.
Fitch. After being treated he seemed
much better and was taken home
There he again became unconscious
and, it is said, could not be revived. 1t
is feared his death may occur at any
moment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

CHICAGO, Sept. 21.-At a turbulent
meeting of policy holders of the West
ern Life Insurance company 1t was re
solved to put some pointed questions
TO the officers as to the actions of the
company, which is an assessment cor
poration with headquarters in Chica-
action by a bill for a receiver filed by
Attorney S. O. Levinson, who. claim
ing to represent number of policy
holders, alleged that the assets of the
company were about to be transferred
without consent of the policy holders
to company in another state Vari-
Gus charges of fraud and graft" were
also made in the bin for a receiver.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept19.-D Dispatch
es received in SEATTLE tell Of "a disas,
trous fire that has swept the heart Of
the business section of Nome. From
the meager information given 1t is he
Iieved that twenty to twenty-five build
ings We're destroyed in the vicinity Of
Lanes Way ana that the fire area COW
cred from two To three blocks II is
rections from Lanes Way, and it is es-
timated that the loss will reach $780,
600, All the town records We're de-
stroYed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
PFEIFFER MURDER.
New York Police In Hot Chase Of
Joseph Gerard.

NEW YORK. Sept. 10 Following
closely upon the Identification Of the
victim Of the Haunted Oak" mystery
ia the Bronx as Augusta Pfelffer came
clew that points to Joseph Gerard, a
truckman, missing since last Thurs
day, as the murderer A general alarm
has been sent out for him.
Gerard lived close to the spot In the
woods alongside Pelham road, where
the body was found re Is known to
have been in that vicinity on Wednes-
day night when the murdered girl was
about there. ON Thursday morning he
left his boarding house and his land
lady found in his room pile Of blood
stained clothing
From what has been learned Of her
movements on Wednesday evening the
police have pieced together the theory
of her murder, but there are points
that remain to be cleared up Tn
doubtedly tile girl was attacked on
Wednesday night in the woods near
the Haunted Oak" but the autopsy
revealed that she did not die until
about fifteen or eighteen hours before
the body was found on Saturday after
noon. Coroner O'Gorman furnished an
explanation for this discrepancy.
Il do not believe the girl was killed
outright" he said. Il think she was
rendered unconscious, and the brute
who attacked her dragged her body
into the bushes and Ihid it, thinking
she was dead. Probably she lay there
all Of Thursday and Friday unable to
move or make an cutlery, and the MUIR
derer returned Friday night to look
at his victim. Finding her alive he
finished her.
The home Of Augusta Pfeiffer was
within 200 yards of the spot in which
she met her death. She lived up to a
month ago with her mother, two broth
ers, two sisters and a stepfather.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
Wore a valuable ReIt.

NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-The seizure
of several thousand dollars worth of
jewelry and other articles of personal
establishment, especially for the use
of women, was announced by the Gus
toms house officials. Two of the seiz-
ures were made on the steamer kron
Prlnz Wilhelm. Leopold Bruml of this
city was relieved of belt just as he
was walking of the gang plank, and in
the belt were found several hundred
dollars worth of jewelry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

Owing to the fact that there
is a good deal of conflicting
opinion in regard to the direct
cause of the death of Joe Wins
tiers at Gerrardstown several
days ago; is entirely out of place
for any individual to say that
the cause of his death should
not be investigated in every
particular. Such a case is a
proper one for the grand jury,
and if any evidence is produced
at all that would indicate to
the members of the grand jury
that Joe Winters came to his
death by a blow inflicted on the
head by Warren Smith in Mor~
gan's store, an indictment
should be found. There are en-
tirely too many such cases hap
pening throughout the country
that are quoted before the grand
jury meets, hence alleged crimes
often go UNPUBLISHED for this
reason. 1t is the duty of the
prosecuting attorney to see that
the laws of this state are rigid
ly enforced, and it is to be hoped
that this matter will receive the
attention that it should, and we
have no doubt but that the pros
scouting officer will probe this
alleged crime to the very bots
tom. The fact that the unfor-
tunate victim was a negro
should have no weight whatso-
ever-he was a human being
and as such the law makes no
distinction. Let justice have
her just dues, and the law will
always triumph.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

Foley & Co, Chicago, originated Hon.
ey and Tar throat and lung remedy,
and on account Of the great merit and
popularity otiFoley's Honey and Tar
many limitations are offered for the genu.
inc Ask for FOLEY'S Honey and Tar
and refuse anysubstitute offered as no
other p-eparation'will give the same sat
isfaction. Iii mildly laxative. 1t con-
tains no opia:es and is safest for chill
dren and delicate persons. For sale by
all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

KINGSTON, n. Y, Sept. 20.-Albert
Hertze, a peddler who has been coming
to this city for many years, died at
Kingston City hospital. In an effort to
identify him members of the congrega
ton Agudath Achim searched his
trunk. Besides several bank books on
New York savings banks representing
deposits of several thousand dollars
they found thirty $1,000 bonds of the
United States Steel corporation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
Castro RECEIVES judge Calhoun.

CARACAS. Sept. 20-Former Judge
w. J. Calhoun of Chicago, who is in
Venezuela as special commissioner of
the United States, was received by
President Castro today. NJ. Wiener,
the French minister, has lodged a pro-
test with the government against its
action in closing the station of the
French Gable company and expelling
the manager of the company. NJ. Brun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

WASHINGTON. Sept 21.-Admiral
Dewey has returned to Washington
from Hot Springs, Va. where he has
spent three months, and was at his Of
fee in the department The admrars
winter plans provide for a trip to the
West Indies, where he will 80 to re.
view the north Atlantic aeet during the
maneuyers, which will be conducted by
Rear Admiral Evans
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Plays Booked For Presentation at
the Central Opera House.

With strong dramatic story, nice
lY told, plenty Of neat up-to-date
specialties and wealth of beautiful
scenery and mechanical effects 1.-The
Denver Express certainly contains
every element of the successful melo-
drama. No more beautiful stage
picture can be conceived than the
first act setting, representing valley
in the heart of the Rocky mount Tins
at sunrise, and 10 more startling sen
sational effect was ever introduced
than the attack OF the redskins on a
band of emigrants which occurs at
the climax of the act. The wonder
full railroad effect and the fight for
life in the last act are also features
worthy of special attention. The
Denver Express will be at the Central
on Tuesday evening September 26.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

TOKYO, Sept. 81 ~ An antipeace
meeting held in Uyena park here was
barely attended owing to a heavy rain.
The tone of the meeting was quiet.
The approaches to the park were
guarded by troops, but no guards were
posted inside. Resolutions adopted at
the meeting demand that the cabinet
break the peace treaty or resign
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

STANFORD. Conn, Sept 90 Held
for fully five minutes within the grasp
of a live telephone wire here, Gabriel
Mallozza was made temporarily insane
by pain and fear James Lynas and
Daniel O'Mara. who tried 10 save Nal
lozza. were knocked ont by the cleo
trio current and suffered from shock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

WASHINGTON. Sept 20-The fail
ure of Captain w. II. Hotville, as
master of the United Fruit company's
ship Oteri, to give assistance to the
United States steamer Sylph, which
was disabled off the coast of North
Carolina on the night of April -, has
cost him his position through the rev
ocation of his license by the United
States steamboat inspection service.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
Wills Must stay In Prison.

BOSTON, Sept. Ex-Governor Doug
las has refused to refer to the pardon
committee the petition of Everett p.
Willis of Taunton, who in 1897 figured
In sensational attempt to free his
brother Herbert from the state prison
at CharlestOwn, where he was serving
a life sentence for murder
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
Schooner In nislrrss.

HONOLULU. Sept l9-The American
ship Mary l.. Cushing has put back
here in distress. after leaving Eleele,
on the island of Kauai. for San Fran
CISCO in a leaking condition. The Mary
L. Gushing came here from Newcastle
Australia. She was leaking all the
way and was compelled to call at
Auckland in distress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
TWAS A SMALL BLAZE.
Fire Department Called out-Fast
Run of Fourth Ward Boys.

Run OF + curtin W dEu oOyS.
The fire department was called out
at six o clock last Tuesday by blaze
in the wash-house in the rear of the
premises of Mrs. G.. ]. Myers, on
North Queen street. The fire was ex-
tingushed by few buckets of water
and it was unnecessary for the fire.
men to turn on the hose. The dam
age was slight, fully covered by in
surance. The fire was in close prox
unity to several valuable residences
and business houses, and in order to
prevent a possible spread general
alarm Was given shortly aftersthe first
hose company was called out.
The second alarm brought the boys
from the fourth ward in Jig time ready
for business. EThis.company has been
making some remarkable runs lately,
getting to fires almost MS soon as No.
/, which is called out first. The men
who pull the reel are husky Eaetive
fellows, aud they travel at pretty
fast clip.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

NORFOLK, Va, Sept19.-The steam
ship Kenuebec, libeled here Saturday
by agents of the United States Lloyd's
for the alleged loss of iron ore thrown
overheard when the Kennebec went
ashore in Lake huron while bound
from Superior, Wis, TO South Chicago,
was bonded in the sum of $4,56S and
by the United States marshal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
Ninot Nntion.I hank Fails.

MINOT, s. d.. Sept 20.-The Minot
National bank has failed, and its doors
are closed. A notice posted ON the door
reads, CLOSED pending the action of
the comptroller of the currency"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
Ross j. Alexander nend.

BRIDGEPORT. O.. Sept. 21.-Ross j.
Alexander Indian commissioner under
the second Cleveland administration,
died here during the night of kidney
disease. He was a close friend of Mr..
Cleveland and was father-ln-law OF
State Senator j. c. Heinlein. He was
seventy years old.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

BITTER AGAINST ITALIANS.

Sheriff of Morgan County Protects
Foreigners at Berkeley Springs.
THERE'S bitter feeling att Berkeley
Suringsgagain Italian labor imported
there by the West Virginia Sand Co.,
and the sheriff, with deputies, has
been obliged to protect the foreigners
for several nights past. The Italians
are now GU a strike for back pay
Misses Lizzie and Rosa Voegele
have returned from New York and
Philadelphia
Mr.. +. J. Smith and family. have
returned home after spending some
time at CapOn Springs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
MEETING WAS POSTPONED.
Firemen Say That Councilmen Show
Great Indifference.

The meeting of the fire committee
of the city council and the com
lnittee from the fire department, to
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
NEW INSURANCE AGENT.
J. M. Rudy, of Parkersburg, Will
Come to the Eastern Panhandle.

Mr.. j. NJ. Rudy, of Parkersburg,
formerly bookkeeper for the Empire
Casualty Co., of that city, has re-
moved to Martinsburg, where he will
assume the position of general agent
for that company in the eastern Pan
handle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

Feed international Stock Food to
your horses. cattle, sheep and hogs.
Sold by F. Il. Boley & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

Entered at the Post Once Of Martinsoug, W. Va.
scond class mail matter,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-21

The handsOmest newspaper souvenir
We have seen this year is the Lewis
and Clark number Of the Newberg
Graphic. With a beautiful cover
design and 48 pages Of reading mat
ter splendidly illustrated, the paper is
fine advertisement Of the enterprise
Of the people Of Newberg and the rich
resources Of the Chehalem Valley.
Such an edition has certainly cost its
publishers large sum Of money, and
the edition should have a big
sale in Yamhill county. Hany citizen
Of Newberg fails to buy a dozen copies
Of this handsome paper TO send to his
Eastern friends, he will not be doing
his duty.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-21
Krebs Bros. MAY Sell Out.

A persistent rumor is in circulation
that Krebs Bros, the most extensive
hop growers in this state, are about to
sell all their land and 90 out of the
hop business entirely. Conrad Krebs,
the business manager of the firm,
will neither confirm nor deny the
rumor, and will only state that he has
nothing to say for the present. This
firm owns 653 acres of land in Polk
county, near Independence. 400 acres
Of which are set to hops and will come
in bearing this year, and 400 acres in
the farm near Brooks. of which 224
acres are in hops, together with kilns
and all other necessary equipment
and paraphernalia for conducting a
first class ranch. Mr.. Krebs says
that il the firm should sell out, the
members, who are all experienced
sawmill men, would go the Philip
pines and engage in the lumber
business on a large scale.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-21
WILL PROTECT INTERESTS.

The wool growers Of Polk county
met in Dallas last Saturday and
adopted rule to the effect that all
growers desiring to join the annual
wool pool hereafter must sign con-
tract to abide by the action Of the As
sociation in disposing Of the pool.
Certainly wise provision. A pool in
which a grower can withdraw his crop
at will is virtually no pool at all.
This is free country, and there is no
law to compel a grower to place his
crop in pool il he does not desire to
do so. But after he has once Joined
such an organization, he should be
willing to abide by the decision Of a
majority of it's members. Otherwise,
the effectiveness Of the pool is de-
stroyed and great injustice is done
to the members who are acting in
good faith.
We think no one will question the
value Of organization among farmers
In securing just reward for their
labor The results achieved by the
sheep and goat raisers Of Polk county
10 their method of disposIDg Of their
wool and mohair during the past ten
years have amply demonstrated the
effectiveness Of corporation. In pool
ing their clips. these farmers have
never attempted to extort unreasonable
prices, but they have prevented buyers
from manipulating the market SO as
to deprive them Of a just and fair
profit on their product. It is true that
a grower may be able - realize a few
extra dollars occasionally by desert
ing the pool and selling his wool in
divldualIy, but the past history Of the
wool and mohair industries In Polk
county proves that these opportunities
are the exception rather than the rule.
1t is gratifying to note that the
sheep and goat raisers are getting
their Association on basis where
they will be able TO control the wool
ia the pool, and force the delivery Of
every pound sold, should such a
course become necessary. In these
days Of combinations among manu-
facturers and speculators who handle
the products of the farm, the farmers
are coming to realize that they too
must work together in order to secure
what these products are worth. The
selling plan adopted by the wool and
mohair growers in Polk county has
been highly successful, and it is to be
hoped that all the growers will stand
shoulder to shoulder in the protection
OF their important industry-an in
dustry that Is rapidly pushing Polk |
county to first place among the rich |
and prosperous counties of Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-21
~ E@@ RE" ARD :
- S FOR WOMEN
WHO CANNOT BE Cured.

Backed up By over third Of . century
Of remarkable ard uniform cares, G record
such as 10 other remedy for the diseases
and weaknesses peculiar 10 women ever
attained. the prop-isto-s Of DT Pierce s
FavoTite Prescription now feel fully war-
ranted in Offering TO pay $500 Il legal
r1onev Of the United States, for any case
Of LeucorThes, Female Weakness, Prolsp-
sns. Or Falling Of Womb which they can
not cure All they ask is fair and reason
able trial Of their uesEs Of cure
- have thought for sosns time woald vrits
ycu and tell vou Of the great IN Improvement N
ruw health since taking E1E- FsvU-zte PTesc-1r(
ti0-' saws Mrs. H : gclss. Of Forest. n. c
~Wiseu began rs 1se was a physical wreck
and had 5es-a1rrd Of ever having any health
again Co1i6 not SIT mp al cay, and was 50
weak could not walk C1e quarter Cf Z mile
! 1U.e1 : z-ezt improvement II my health Be
fore the frs; bottle was used Was suffering
with almost every pair that woman K subject
to had iufz -zuzti07 q oTsr1es. painful and
suppressed periods and othe- symptoms ot
female disease Afte- taking slx bglEes Of
fFavcrlte Prescription felt Ike Z new PER
koa. Can rl6e horseback and take al kinds Of
exercise and not f-el tired
If you are looking for q perfect laxa-
tive try DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-21
THE PENALTY OF POLITICS.

Catering to the Populistic demands,
the Republican and Democratic man
ayers adopted an unlimited referen-
dun measure.
Catering to the same element, the
Governor refused TO veto the appropri-
alton bill and referred it to the people.
1t will cost the people at a low esti-
mate $l50,OOO in taxes to have these
concessions made by the politicians.
All who bid on supplies for the state
must do SO on a basis of ten per
cent discount on their warrants.
The Portland banks are said to be
cashing the state salary warrants on
the promise of interest on the same,
The Governor has let the impression
go out that he will recommend that
tho state pay interest on the salary
warrants
OF course, he Is In position to veto
other bills and compel the legislature
to provide interest on these warrants.
The big banks that are cashing the
salary warrants at par will get their
interest and will lose nothing
Indeed, 1t is doubtful IL they are not
doing the business with state money
which must be kept at those banks.
The farce consists in the state pay
Ing interest on its own money, and on
the warrants OF Offices provided for
under the constitution.
The people had no way to hold up a
careless and Indifferent Legislature,
that refused 10 consider any program
Of retrenchment and reform, but by
the referendum, and may do so again.
They may even hold up some of the
salary warrants before they get
through Salem Journal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-21
Notice TO Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by Polk County,
Oregon, for the construction Of two
bridges, one at Mccoy, Polk County,
Oregon. and one on what is known as
the Sidney road, iu said County and
STATE. also for making a MI in road
District No. z
Plans and specifications can be seen
in the Office OF the County Clerk Of
said County, who will also receive
said bids.
The Court reserves the right 70
reject any or all bids.
Bids to be opened July 25th, 1905,
at no o'clock a. m.
By orier Of the County Court, made
July S, 1905.
f. NJ. SMITH.
Clerk ~ Polk County, Oregon.