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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
NO VACANT HOUSES.
DEMAND IN THIS CITY Fax AHEAD
OF YHE SUPPLY.
Uncomfortable Condition Comfronts
Those W no Expect to Move
This spring.

According to the statement of a
local real estate dealer, there is
scarcely vacant residence house in
Martinsburg, with many applications
from those who expect to remove to
new quarters in the spring. While
rents are moderate, there is an upward
tendency. and many property owners
are taking ADVANTAGE of the dearth of
houses to get little more money
than heretofore. Manv tenants de-
mand modern facilisies, aud builders
and owners are -meeting the demand
bv alt ra'ioDs and otherwise. Desir-
able locations are hard to get, and are
being snapped up ss soon as offered.
A good building year is anticipated,
as the supply of houses is far short of
the demand. All of which shows q
healthy condition of affairs in that
line here, and is sot rec of gratifica.
tion and profit to owners.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
A launching SlOrY

is the saving from death, of the baby girl
of Geo A Eyler, Cumberland, Md. He
writes: FAT the age OF II months. our
little girl was in declining health. with
serons Throat Trouble, and two physi
clans gave her up We were almost in
despair, WHEN we resolved to try Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Co DIS The first bottle gave
relief; aftea taking four bortes she was
cured, aud is now in perfect ealtq."
Never fails TO relieve and cure a cough
or cold. At F c Shepherds drug store
sc and 81 o. guaranteed. Trail bottle
free w
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11

evident that the japanese made some
gains yesterday.
st. Petersburg has an unofficial re-
port that General Kuropatkin's center
has been broken and that thirteen
siege guns have fallen into the hands
of the japanese. These guns, VIII CHI
are of and inch caliher were given
permanent emplaoements on the line
of the railroad north of Shakhe sta
tion, the fact evidenoinR the conf
dence of the Russians that the Japa-
nese could not penetrate thither.
In st. Petersburg it is generally be-
Ieved that General Knropatkin was
yesterday fighting the rear guard
action to cover his retreat and that
the night will have witnessed large
withdrawal of troops toward Tie
Pas. All of the commander-in-ohief's
ability. it is considered. will be re-
uuired to extrica.e his aimy from its
present Dredicament.
The issue. it is expected, will he
decided today, and a great deal ua-
questionably depends upon the COM
parative ability of the opposing armies
to resist the effects of hunger and
fatigue, the limit of human endurance
having evidently been nearly reached
on both sides. Beyond the statement
that the casualties exceed those Of the
battle of Liao-yang there is little
known as to the number killed or
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
IRON JUDGE WILL RETIRE
Judge Jackson Sends Resignation
to the President.
Mr.. DAYTON TO SUCCEED HIM
Elevation of Congressman Will Open
a Hot Fight to Succeed Him
In This District.

President Roosevelt yesterday re-
ceived the RESIGNATION of United States
District Judge John j. Jackson of the
Northern district of West Virginia,
to take effect March Is. Representa-
tive Aston g. DAYTON. of Phillippi,
inst entering upon hts sixth term as
q memb OF the national house, will
be nominated at once to succeed him.
There is no little sentimental inter-
est. both in the resignation and the
prospective appointment. Judge Jack
son is an appointee of President Lin
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
DAWSON NOW GOVERNOR
Indicted Into Office at the State
CapitsieToday.
PARADE WAS BRILLIANT ONE
Ceremonies Were of Simple But I'm
pressive Nature Martinsburg
Library Bill Els Vetoed.

4 Charleston. March AT the inaug.
uration ceremonies Of Governor Daw-
son here TODAY. short addresses we're
made by former Governor McCorkle,
former Governor Atkinson and the re-
firing executive. Governor White.
whose spec ches were heard by an inn
mense crowd.
The oath of office was administered
to Governor Dawson by Judge Brann-
an, of the supreme court of West Vir-
GINA. The ceremonies were simple
but impressive.
The parade was long and brilliant
one and wassunder command of Major
James E.. Verlander, OF Huntington.
The Inauguration ball and reception
wasgheld iDstbe capitol building last
night. andswas attended by large
and distinguished crowd from all sec.
tions CT the state.
BILLS VETOED.
| One of the last official actions of
| Governor White was to file vetoes of
several bills passed at the recent ses-
sion of the Legislature, among them
being that relating to the Martinsburg
public library. which provided that
certain sum could be raised bv taxa
ton in that city. 1t is said that Gov
ernor White declared this me asure to
be unconstitutional, although person.
ally he would have been glad to help
the library. The bill to fix the min
ium school year at six months and
setting aside the $75. 900 to aid poor
districts. was likewise vetoed. as
was the bill relating to automobiles
and regulating their speed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
GREATLY REDUCED RATES
C0l0NIST FARES TO the WEST
VIA
BALTIMORE OHIO RAILROAD

Commencing February 18th, and
continuing daily to and including May
14th, 1905, the Baltimore s. Ohio Rail.
road will have on sale from all stations
one-waY colonist ticket to principal
points in California. Arizona, New
Mexico, Oregon. South Dakota. Texas.
Utah, Washington, Wyoming. etc, =.
nj greatly reduced rates.
For tickets and full information,
call on or address Ticket Agents,
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
d & W Tues & Thur till May
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
ENTERTAINED AT TEA.
GAVE AN ENTERTAINMENT.
Little Ones of Sunday School Please
Many Friends.

The members of tbs ju nior and
primary departments Of use Sunday
school of Christ Reformed gave very
pleasant entertainment in the Sunday
81 hool room last night under direction
of Miss Madeline Bnak. The program
was OF musical and literary nature,
and the little nnes acquitted them
selves admirably. A good sized au-
dience was present snd enioved the
affair thoroughly. After the program
refreshments were served
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
SMALTZ-ANDERSON.
BUNKER HILL NOTES.
Personal News and Gossip From
That Little Town.

Personal News and Gossip From
That Little Town.
BunkersHill, March s. Miss Georg-
lie Pitzer, of Martinsburg, is visiting
friends In this place.
The entertainment held Friday
night by the Blue Ribbon club was
greeted by crowded house.
Rev. U. 8. Crowder will preach
his farewell sermon Sunday week.
Mrs. Bushong and family left
Tuesday for their future home, In
Anna Arundle county, Nd.
DIR. Fl. A. Rogers, has purchased
the Pitzer property and win move
there this spring.
Miss Ella Henson of Pitzer's Ridge,
spent Sunday at home
The Cumberland Valley has inn
proved its property bv the addition Of
a new warehouse
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11

All efforts have faild 10 find better re
NEEDY for coughs. colds and lung troubles
than Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t stops
the cough. heals the lungs and prevents
serious results from cold; J. N. Patter-
son, Nashua, Iowa writes; Last winter
had bad cold on my lungs and tried
at least half a dozen. advertised cough
medicines and had treatment from two
physicians without getting any beni t
A friend recommended Foley's Honey
and Tar and two thirds of bottle cured
me. | consider 1t the greatest cough and
lung medicine in the world" W
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
rs NEARLY COMPLETED.
New Hotel at Charles Town Soon to
Be Formally Opened

The new Garter hotel at Charles
Town, which has been in cohrse of
erection for "a year, will be completed
ana ready for the furnishings by the
last OF next week. The building is of
brick. contains AZ guest chambers, and
is regarded as one of the best aonoint-
ed hotels IN this section of the state.
1t will be opened for business in u
few W eks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
INDICTED FOR MURDER.
Johann Hoch to be Tried Shortly in
Chicago.

John Hoch. tie multibigamist, who
numbered among his 80 or 80 victims
Mrs. Margaret Williams. formerly of
Hedgesville. ta,s county, was on Sat-
Drdav indicted bv the grand jury in
Chicago for murder in the first degree
Mrs. Marie Walker It is expected
that Hoch will be convicted of either
first OF second degree murder. thus
going 70 the Rallows or the peuiten-
tiarY for life.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11

1900 '.cres near Horton and Whit
mer, R4I1olph county, West Vir-
ginia, Well watered, in fine condil
ton and good improvements, Seve-
raj hundred acres of valuable timber
For particulars, terms, &c, address,
Mrs NJ X Price, Borden, Shenandoah
Co, Va, or Mr. NJ A frice, Whitmer,
West Virginia l7-4t-H
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11

tain himself IN the face of very vigo-
rous opposition. having the confidence
of the hardy mountaineers.
In congress Mr.. DAYTON has been
on of the most influential mem ers of
the Committee on Naval affairs in re-.
cent wears, ranking next to Mr.. Foss,
the chairman
FIGHT FOR DAYON'S SEAT.
The elevation of Congressman Day
ton to the federal bench. to succeed
Judge Jackson. will precipitate the
hottest. kind of fight in this district
to succeed Dayton in congress. Re.
publicans who will go after the plum
include Tracy L. Jeffords, of Harpers
Ferry N. G. KeIm, of Elkins; George
@. Sturgis, of Morgantown. and John
J. Hetzel. of MartinsburR. Other gen.
tlemen from Berkeley county who are
mentioned in connection with the
nomination are Dl. W. T. Henshaw.
former mayor of this CITY. and former
Mayor George +. Evans.
Mr.. Evans stated that he is an rs.
pirant for the honor, and that he
would accept the nomintion. Mr.. Hen
shaw was noncommittal when seen by
a representative of The Evening World,
and had nothing to saw for publica-
tion at this time. but Mr.. Hetzel has
announced in no uncertain terms that
he is a candidate for the nomination.
In an interview with that gentleman
he stated that he would go after the
honor Of succeeding Mr.. DAYTON in
congress, and believed he had an ex-
cellent chance of landing the prize.
1t will be- remembered that overtnres
were made to MI. Hetzel before the
convention which nominated Mr.. Dav.
ton. bat that he remained loyal to the
congressman and stood aside tnat he
might be renominated. AS the fight
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
Armies in Manchuria Engaged In
Death Gfapple.
KUR0PATklN is IN RETREAT
Little Japs are Closing In on Muk-
den, and Russians May Not Be
Able to Escape.

For ten days the Japanese and Rus
pian armies in Mancburia have been
engaged in mighty conflict, tbe de-
scisive issre If which has not vet been
reached. Although the most OF the
news from the seene of the battle
comes through Russian sources. and
consequently NAV be supposed to pre-.
sent the facts in as favorable a light
AS possible for the Russian arms. il il
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11

Highest cash price paid for wool,
Blondel building, Luther Miller's old
stand.
GRAY silver.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11

coed Mr.. Dayton.
against Dayto developed in the con-
vention, it was shown that Mr.. Hetzel
might have landed the nomi alton at
that time had be cared to accept the
proffers of aid from those who were
fighting DAYTON. Mr.. Hetzel said to-
day that he is an avowed candidate
for the nomination. aud will push his
claims before the voters OF the dis
srict. He also stated that he was very
much in favor of eliminating all ques-
tions of corruption from an election,
and that If he were honored by the
convention he would be willing to en-
ter into bond not TO use anv funds for
anv purpose other than those OF a
Legitimate and proper nature.
Speaking of the probability Of the
democrats again nominating Col.
Stuart W. Walker, Mr.. Hetzel said
that Mr.. Walker was the logical can
didate OF the democrats. and that In
the event of the nomination of himself
and Mr.. Walker, there would be nc
question of the high plane upon which
the campaign would be- conducted.
MR.. WALKER SILENT.
DOL Stuart w Walker who made
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
rol. sAaE.

Fans fIr sale OF all kinds aud
7oSn property.
Tiff. See S. :. +, llker.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
ENTERTAINED AT CARDS.
MIS-. A. ANDREWS HOSTESS AT
VEkY PLEASANT EVENT.
MRS stuart w. walker Gives Tea satnr
day Afternoon "a Compliment
10 Her Guest

z Mrs. A. Andrews verv pleasantly
entertained number of ladies at
"hearts' ut her home on the public
square FRIDAY evening. Cards were
the feature. ann tie favors were pretty
hand painted hearts. Refreshments
we've served at 20. The first prize,
a handsome piece of Haviland china,
was won by Miss Nav Faulkner. and
tbebooby prize. deck of dainty
ca DIS. hearing the inscription on the
case, IF at first You don't succeed,
try, try again. was carried off by
Mrs. Alexander. Those present were
Mesdames e. Boyd Faulkner, Robert
Seton. Natalie Seton, HI. Fl. EN-
inert. Stuart w. Walker, lien B..
Noll. A. M. Gilbert. n d. Baker,
Clifford Srerow. Bessie Lemen, @. W
Link, Mrs. Alexander. O. A. Miller.
Misses Ruffner. of Charleston Susie
Colston, of New York; Jane Oolston,
Miss Parks, Amelia Hetzel, Miss Stew
art. Alexander, May Faulkner. Miss
Miller.
ENTERTAINED AT TEA.
Mrs. Stuart w. Walker entertained
about score of friends at tea Satur-
day at her home on East Burke
street. in honor of her guest. Miss
Ruffner. of Charleston.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
WE'RE QUIETLY MARRIED.
Miss Myrtle Entler Welded to Mr..
Charles L. Kline.

Miss Myrtle Entler Welded to Mr..
Charles L. Kline.
Miss MYRTLE L. Entler, daughter of
Mr.. Allen Entler. of West Martin
street, and Mr.. Charles l.. Kline. also
of this CITY. were quietly married at
the home of Rev. J. B. Ohamberlin,
on West Martin ST., Thursday night.
"he groom is well.known young
machinist at the Kilbourn mill. They
will reside in this city.
LTZ-ANDERSON.
Miss Mary V. Anderson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson. Of
Liberty street. and Mr.. Arthur
Smaltz, former resident of this city.
but now employed ara machinist at
Pittsbur0. were quietly married at
United Brethren parsonage Wednesday
nv Rev. A. b. Wilson. Thew after
ward left for PittsburG. where they
will make their future home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-03-11
MR.. WALKER SILENT.

Col Stuart w. Walker, who made
the race against MFR. Dayton last fall.
was seen at his Office and asked re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-26

in the deposition. Sterling questioned
closely about these variations. but
Emma wouldn't agree to any changes.
Emma, can you tell the exact time
of the day by the clock"
mo, I can't tell
How did you know so well what
time it was when the quarrel occurred
at Leavenworth %
81 could only tell by the sentry's
hourly CALI
you said in the deposition it was
quarter after IL. How did you know
that?'
WAL reckon guessed at it."
isn't that the way with good bit
of your testimony ?"
Emma brought her fist down on the
witness box in anger and said: I'm
tellin' the truf."
Didn't you say, Emma, that when
Clinton Spencer carried Mrs. Taggart
upstairs at Chicago, she was full?''
mo, sab; 1 never said So"
"On the train to Cincinnati, when
Clinton Spencer took Mrs. Taggart down
there, did you say that some woman
on the train said that if Mrs. Taggart
and Spencer were not married, they
ought to be?"
mo, sab; never said it,
"Over in the Philippines did Captain
Taggart give you any Christmas pres
ents?"
mo, sah.''
Did the Filipino woman get any?'
Eyes, sah.''
''What?''
''She got a SO bill"
Anything else ?"
Eyes, sab; she got a very handsome
brocaded silk Dress
Did he give you any dress?'
mo, sab; he didn't"
''BilIy'' Recalled.
William Taggart was again called to
the stand for examination. He
was asked many questions by Attorney
Sterling. His replies were generally in
definite or evasive. The object of the
attorney was evidently to show that the
witness had received money from Mrs.
Taggart.
Asked if it was not fact that he had
received on May 81, 1900, a New York
draft from Mrs. Taggart, he said, mo,
SIR
He insisted that he had not received
another draft on the same day from
Mrs. Taggart, but finally explained that
he did get two drafts amounting to 500
about this time that the drafts came
from Mr.. Hurlburt of Chicago, Mrs.
Taggart's financial agent, and that he
had received the money to pay bills
Mrs. Taggart owed in Orrville. He was
asked if Mrs. Taggart was not fond of
him at this time and if he did not think
a great deal of her.
Il think not" was his answer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-26

efforts in former years had no other OBJ
ject in view. Once. ia trying to assist
in defeating an Objectionable candidate, I.
so to speak, jumped from the trying
was turned down, in his place was sup
piled a man a thoundand times worse-a
broken down creature, suffering from
nervous prostration, beside whom Buck
ed in who will follow Charles. In my
estimation Shumway and Stout are the
only men in sight to be considered in the
light of really effective candidates
times past and the boys know him for
what he is Stout is an ex-county sup
erintendent of public instruction. whose
success in an educational line, gives him
exceptional advantages. What is need
ed in this institution is man possessed
of industry, nerve. system and force,
and the ability to take command in en-
ergencies possible to arise in the con-
duct of institutions of their peculiar
character.
| only a few years ago, the boys were
shut up in the dormitories at night, the
lights turned on, doors locked and they
| left uncared for. until morning. Sodonny
and other vicious habits were so prevail
ent that any boy sent there was liable
to come out as black as the blacklist
| inmate in the institution. Hearsay ey-
idence has had its influence in partially.
at least, allaying this disgusting state
| of affairs.
| 1t is not the money wasted in mattress
es burned or carpets condemned, nor the
money pocketed from the sale Of old
rags and iron. nor concerning the pur-
chase of beer under the name of malt.
against which / SO much protest; it is
! the degrading influence which surround
| the bows. fnhuman treatment fight
| and will continue to fight with such
ability as I have and with the time my
work permits. If these conditions go on
and cannot be changed, we ought to
1 hal "a R0V9'
dIIstriaI school and nail on the main
building the sign Kindergarten for the
/ Penitentiary, the name given it by ex-
Governor Stanley. as better descr1p-
| tion of the character of the institution.
| Very respectfully,
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''Billy'' Taggart Testifles in the
Divorce Proceedings.
Brands as False Stories About
Himself and Defendant.
COULDN'T FOOL HIM.
Says Detectives We're Sent to
Him by Taggart.
Was Offered Money to Tell
Story They Wanted.

Wooster, O., Aug. 26.-"Billy" Tag
CART, the man from the onion swamps
of Ohio who is said to have made love
to Mrs Grace Taggart, wife of the army
captain, at Orrville, was on the stand
in the divorce suit. He answer
ed in monosyllables so low that even
the judge had difficulty in hearing. He
was shown the Windsor hotel register.
and said he wrote his name and Mrs
SAaggart's.
Did you write the word Cleveland.
That comes above there?''
No, SIR
After you registered what was next
done?"
The clerk took Mrs. Taggart to her
room"
When next did you see Mrs. Tag
THE next morning at breakfast"
Now, sir. 1 will ask you if you were
at any time in the room which Mrs
Taggart occupied?"
mo. sir"
Did Mrs. Taggart ever take a ride
with you in the delivery wagon?"
Yes, sir
During the year 1900, I will ask YOU
II you were in the habit of becoming
tntoxicated?''
mo, SIR
Before Mrs. Taggart left Orrvire
state whether or not your washing wa 9
sent to the laundry with the Taggart
clothes?'
Very likely it was"
Were you out of Orrville with Mrs
Taggart anywhere at any other time
while she was at Orrville?''
mo, SIR
Keyhole Story Denied,
At the Hurd house in Orrville, teBilIy'.
nad never carried any liquor to Mrs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-26

Taggart, he avered. Fannie Everley's
keyhole story was a base fabrication.
He had never held Mrs. Taggart's hand
and never paid the children penny,
Billy testified.
state whether or not you ever
stayed at the South Main street house
all night when Mrs. sTaggart was
there?" sssr ..-- IL -9-
81 never did" he said.
During the time that Mrs. Tag
CART was there state whether or not
you ever carried any beer or whisky
to her house? ?"
81 never did,
On REORGANIZATION BILLY said
he was clerk and was So years old.
Questioned more closely he admitted
he had no steady occupation.
You have been receiving money
from this defendant, Grace Taggart.
within the last five years.
Never" with some spirit, was his
reply.
Brenneman's bank within the last
year from Grace?"
mo. sir"
Did you not at Silver lake in pres
ence of Abraham Yeakley and Ed
ward Harter flourish check and say
you just got that from Grace?"
mo, sir"
Did you not tel DR.. Brooks, of Orr
vile, that you had a letter or tele-
gram from Grace?''
mo, sir"
You did not tell him that you had
been to Cincinnati to see Grace?''
The witness was asked If he had
not put an advertisement in the Orr
ing $50 reward for the recovery of a
double studded diamond ring.
Yes
Too Smart for Detective.
Billy was asked if he had ever met
a man named Dowie at Orrville and
talked with him about his relations
with Mrs. Taggart. The questioned
tive who once called on BILLY" and
endeavored to pump him in the in
terest of Captain Taggart.
Il know that fellow" said BILLY"
He is the fellow that Captain Tag
CART sent down to Orrville to pull my
leg about this affair. Well, that detec-
tive did not fool me any
Now, Billy, 1 will ask you if you
did not tell this detective, this Mr..
Dowie, that you did not have to work
unless you wanted to; that you were
just doing it to keep up appearances
and that you had a lady friend who
was paying you well for keeping your
mouth shut. and I will also ask you If
you did not say that this lady was the
wife of captain in the United States
army?'
Il never told that story to anyone
living"
Did you not tell him that Mrs.
Grace Taggart could not afford to have
you go to Wooster too often because
she knew the lawyers were laying for
you and they would try to make you
peach on her?"
mo. sir; that fellow was the worst
liar l ever met, He tried to pump me
about something I knew nothing
about. He finally offered me money If
L would trump up a story about myself
and Mrs. Taggart, but I would not
agree to that
Billy admitted that he had received
many letters from Grace since she left
Orrville. He said they were all about
matters of business If there were any
love letters among them witness had
forgotten it and did not know that he
would remember love epistIe any
way. His examination will continue
The Cook Testifies Again.
Emma Little. the negro cook, again
took her place in the witness box and
faced Mr.. Sterling with a watchful eye
The witness story on the stand evil
IDENTITY differed somewhat from the ons