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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Burglar.

The law office of H. H. Emmeit
Esq, was broken open on Morday
niaht last and the safe robbed oil
about $45 in cash The spring lock
on the office door was broken of,
the combination On the safe was only
turned slightly which was evidently
known by the thief. the door OF
the money box was broken open.
Several checks and other valu-
able papers were left by the
thief in the safe and nothing else was
distubed in the office. The act was
evidently committed by some OF {
who knew about the condition the
safe was ssually left in aud know the
general condition Of the safe and OIL
fice.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Frederick Club Here Saturday

The baseball club FROM Frederick.
Nd, will be here Saturday afternoon
for game with the Royal Blues. The
frederick boys claim to have the best
club that has ever represented that
town and as they defeated our boys on
their grounds our boyk will make
strenuous ef or TO return the compl :
ment. The game will be called at
p. NJ, and Anderson, Cline and Staub-
ly will most likely do the battery
work for the Blues Tais is the first
OF number of good clubs which will
be here during Angus providing our
people give the boys the su sport they
deserve. Secure ticket from any OF
the baseball Buys aud thus show them
you are ready to witness a nu mber OF
games before the season ends. Tick
cts good for FIVE games will be sold
for one dollar. The boys have not
asked any favors of our people this
season aud although the weather has
been against them they intend to give
them better games at lower rate OF
admission.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
County Institute

Our coming county teachers insti
tute bids fair to be in every way the
most successful one Berkeley county
has ever had.
First and best. nearly all the teach
ers who will attend are progressive
growing teachers who have stood Uni.
form examinations ard are getting ur
with the times.
Second. the institute will be held
in the Opera House where there are
comfortable seats, pleaty OF air aod
light, piano to furnish music, and
where the speakers, can be heard
without difficulty.
Third, we had a good county edu-
cational association during the pas
year, and its influence is going to be
felt.
Fourth, we are going to have a
good specia! lecturer who will tell US
something we don't know.
Fifth, we have two experienced
school men as instructors: men who
are leading citizens in their respec-
tive states as we'll.
DR.. Henry R. Sanford is leading
teacher and educator from New York.
His experience AID his experience
and his practical ideas will furnish
the teachers food for thought aud
material for next years work.
DR., Cnas. w. Deane is superinten-
dent OF schools at Bridgeport, Conn.
and the author OF some standard
books
With these instructors each
day in the week, and the other ad.
vantages above mentioned, this in
institute should be the greatest one
this county has ever had.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
pucked a Pastor.

Rev. A. c. Thomas. pastor # the
Methodist church OF Sidney, o.. was
ducked in ths Miami river by three
husky farmers. members oil his con
gregation. At the same time two
girls. Myrtle aud May Castle. were
she wereA with stale eggs by women
OF the church.
The story told by the men who did
the duckirg has to do with frequent
visits the Castle girls have been max
Ing to the parsonage aud to K,rk-
wood. Every time they happened TO
go to Kirkwood the Rev. Mr.. Thomas
would also be there, it is said, and in
me the congregation came to look
o the condolences as scandalo US. So
waen the Castle girls drove into town
self-appointed investigating CON-
mittee followed them. The girls drove
about half mile ur river road to
an old dilapidAted house that stands
of the road in clumb OF trees aud
entered it
Two fellow committeeman joined
the shadow" at this time. and the
three crept up to the house. They or
dereds those inside to come out.
showing that they meant business
by throwing q large bowlier into
. .cond story window. There being no
response, the men broke down the
door and carried the Rev. Mr.. Thorn
q whom they fonnd with the Castle
g rls, across the road to the river and
d icked him until he begged for mercy
While this was going on the girls
attempted to escape but as they
climbed into the buggy they were
petite with spoiled eggs by women
m .mbers of the Methodist congrega
ton who had hurried up to reinforce
the men vigilantes.
The Rev Mr.. Thomas is about so
years old. He fled the city after the
ducki ng, and j; is believed he will
not return, but In order to IN axe sure
OF it. his congregation will take &C.
ton toward having :him expelled
from the ministry.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Man About Town

Mr.. S. S. Felker is able to hold
burt again this week but he is feel
biz very weak from his recent ill
les.
Mr.. James Snyder is building an
edition to the Shirley house recon tly
purchased by him, and which is 10
bted on the Wirchester pike.
Mr.. Geo. P. Walters is building an
hdition to his house on East Burke
rect.
Concrete pavemeuts have been
laced in front OF the Bioudel build
Tx at the corner of Queen and Mar.
In streets, and in front OF the ID. H.
ussler building at the corners Of
bring and Martin streets.
Mr.. D. II. Dodd returned last Sat
fday from an extended visit to
lends and relatives in Ohio. He
sited his sister, Mrs. Pointz, in
hyton, spending two weeks in that
easant and cultured city. He also
ent week with Mr.. Luther Ropp,
Fcrmer resident of Berkeley county
DO lives near Lancaster, Ohio.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Cuts off Hair.

The house of T. Giddings. of Roc
ky Mount. Va.,was again entered by
some miscreant, on Tuesday night,
presumably the Same person who on
the night previous cut off the hair OF
Miss Maud Giddtngs.
This time the mysterious visitor
chloroformed both her a1d her youni :
err sister and cut of the hair OF the
other girl and scattered it ali over the
porch. All the doors and windows
were locked, and it is supposed the
party who committed the act con-
cealed himself in the house while the
family were eati az supper.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Apple Crop.

Frederick County fruit growers say
that although the peach crop will not
amount to much, except in certain
sections west of Winchester the apple
crop this year will be the greatest
that Frederick has ever known. and
some predict that it will not less than
$3.50, 900 to the county. This estimate
was based on comparison of the big
crop two yeats ago. which was esti-
mated as being worth $500, 900, and
this years will be much larger. Very
few peaches are being gathered east
of Winchester. News.Item.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04

Dairy Cows Wanted.
A car Of Ifresh cows and springers
wanted ct once. Gray Silver.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04

The annual fair at Inwood Park
which will be held on August ~. %
ID and rs promises to be better than
ever before. The premiums offered are
much larger than ever before and will
certainly result in much larger and
better exhibits. The new feature Of
Farm exhibits alone will be decided
attraction. The first premium for farm
exhibit 10 SIS, larger. than the Hag-
erstown or Frederick fairs and Their {
are handsome second and third pre-
miuus offered also.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Unclaimed Letters

Following is list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the postoffice
Martinsburg w. Va, July 81. zoos
r. Frank Barr, R. N. Bennett, F. Bet
nard, Elizabeth Burns, Mrs. Matte
Carroll, Mrs. Crnbie. Mrs. NJ E.
C,isner. Mary A. Curtin. Rev. c. d.
Davis, ]. II, Gibbs, 7. X. Heady, P
i Hess. R N. Herhts, Banney Jones
Mis- John Locke, Maitinsburg indie
pendent, j. N. Miller, l.. Oliver, H.
Rtppl-, Alex Reed. Mrs, Lizzie A..
Small, Alice L. Walters.
Alex Clohan p. NJ.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Arrested.

As we go to press we have tele-
phone message from l5hepherdstown
giving us the information of the ar
rest in that place, Wednesday after.
noon of 8 negroes, Harry Bepner, and
Harry Washington, and Jim Bean
charged with robbing Mr.. H. II. En-
merits aafe. Bean is merely held as a
witness. The other two have been
sporting about town and spen ding
money for several days ..-.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
NUMBER I


John Sherely, oil Hagerstown. aged
~ Sers was almost instantly
killed the c awfsrd Auto
mobile works on Saturday in most
peculiar manner.
He started to cut the grass in front
OF his home along the Williamsport
pike but found that the small sickle
that he was using had become rusted
and duh and the young man took it
to the factory to grind it aud put it
in proper condition..
He went to the buffeting room
where his brother, .. ID. Sherely was
at work. The two e,nversed for few
minuets. when young Sheriey went to
an emery wheel and began sharpen
ing the blade OF the sickle. After
getting the blade sharp he went 10
another wheel to smooth II up. The
wheel had made a few revelations
when the sickle caught ID the belt
and the handle few of aud the heel
OF the blade struck Sherley squarely
in the thr ,at aud penetrated to the
deph Of two inches, severinE the ju.
gular vein.
Young Sherley did not at once fall,
but walked to where his brother was
At work, and fell in the latters arms
and expired almost In instantly.
The dead man was native OF Wiz
chaster. and was sou OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. sherely. He went to
Hagerstewn about 4 years ago and
worked at contracting with his broth
er until he went to the automobile
factory.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Rather on Bed.

Samuel Styers, OF Woodward, Pa,
walked into the room on the FIRST
floor Of the house to see his sick son
and was greeted with an unusual
noise. He investigated and found
rattlesnake coiled upon the bed with
the sick child. The snake was feet
long and had IL rattles.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Chautauqua and Camp.

The Chantauqua and Camp meeting
row being held at Inwood Park, we
hear, is attracting large crowds. The
speakers are able men and are popu-
lar with their auditors. Notwithstand-
pg the railroad refused to run spec
ial trains on each Sunday Of the camp
last Sunday found large crowe there
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Eva Marshall shontx.

This emmiuent speaker, of Chicago
will speak in the First NJ. Il. church
on Tuesday August 9Th at 8. m. Her
subject win be "Humanity's Cry to
the Church to stay the saloon. =
Every body is invited to be present.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Festival

There will be another OF those en-
Fable festivals at PitZer's chapel
lar Arden on next Saturday week,
hgust IL. The cornet band OF Ger
bstOwn will again be present ard
hder some of their fine music.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-08-04
Black Ewes.

II you want the close wooded, black
freed, heavy boned ewes that grow
z and lbs wool AID Sc to 81 lambs.
e. Gray Silver. 726t.1
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
THE OUTCOME IN NEW YORK

The outcome Of the election in New York exactly
realizes The Heralds forecast. W. r. Hearst received
the votes Of all the classes pointed out his sup
porers together with large Republican vote AS The
Herald said Tuesday morning Hearst will command
today the votes of the vast of ignorant New York
who duped by the tricks of his willy managers
There Of thousands Of such voters who have
swallowed as chicken gobbes the promises that
the Hearst combination has thrown out" etc.
But the result hinged, as The Herald particularly
pointed out upon the deal between Hearsts managers
and the managers of the Republican machine That was
a deal as The Herald said, whereby Hearst is to get
Republican votes in exchange for support of Republican
candidates for the legislature Upon the extent to which
this bargain will be consummated depends in great
ure the magnitude of the Hearst vote"
Now note the working of that bargain. The Repubi.
can candidate for mayor received 137O49 votes Two
years ago the Republicans, fusing with the Citizens
Union poled 252,OS6 votes for mayor. There is dis
crepancy between that and the Republican vote
yesterday Of 15037 Allowing half the latter figure for
Citizens Union votes. the Republican vote cast this
for Hearst $3.50. But the Citizens Union vote
probably was not more than onehrd the fusion vote in
1903. Make that deduction and allow for normal in
in the vote during the last two and is
evident that the Republican machine must have deiv.
cred fully 10000 votes to Hearst in accordance with the
bargain.
For further evidence of the HearstRepubcan bar
gain note the election of the Municipal Ownership can
didate for borough president Brooklyn and this fea
tlire of yesterdays election report: THE board of alder
men is probably in of the Republicans, most of
whose candidates by virtue of being also indorsed
by the Municipal Ownership party"
The practical results of the Hearst campaign may be
summed up thus: 1t has given to the Republican ma
chine enough members of the assembly to insure control
of the next legislature 1t has given to the same ma
chine probable of the board of aldermen
traordinary situation in city where twohirds Of the
vote normally is Democratic, and has stamped upon
Brooklyn the disgrace of having Hearst at the
head of its borough government
The general result of the election proves The
Herald has indicated how easy it is for picturesque
demogogue, with barrel of money and hogshead Of
gall to dupe ignorant voters But with that fact strl
ingly demonstrated now, we may expect continued
chase for the rainbow of municipal ownership of the
Hearst variety until the chasers founder in the swamp
that inevitably awaits them. Meantime, Hearst will
pose the leader of a political party, whereby he
may be a candidate for governor of New York or for
president of the United States. And the end will be
similar to that which has befallen other mushroom
parties-a Waterloo defeat and ST. Helena for the
leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
IN ITS OWN DUST
&@B-@

Southern California not Gin the shouting" YES
terday because of local political victory but it had
good cause to shout over victory achieved in the United
States court at Los Angeles The Dustless Roads COM
pany was pulverzed, far the validity of
Its patent claiming monopoly of the right to use oil on
public roads The companys demands for large royal
ties, pending in many counties of California are not
worth the paper the bills written upon Oil may be
sprnked anywhere freely water is sprinkled on
the streets of Los Angeles
The decision in question is one of the most important
to public interests in Southern California that has ever
been rendered 1t is understood that the aggregate of
royalty claims in the state, under the now worthless
patent amounted to several hundred thousand dollars
Considering the fact that the usefulness of oil on our
roads is just beginning to be appreciated it easy to
Imagine what stupendous figures the royalty bill would
baye reached II the patent had been sustained
The claim of the Dustess Roads company was de-
eated on the basic ground in regard to patents that no
patent can hold against proof that it's method was uti
lied prior to the date of its issue. Even printed de-
scription of a method at home abroad, nullhes a
patent granted subsequent to the printing of such
scripton.
The action brought by the company was against the
city of Redlands, but ii a test case backed by Los
Angeles and many other counties The decision will give
fresh impetus TO the of oil California roads thus
leading to Improvement of the thoroughares and incl
dentally increasing the demand for our oil product
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
MUSIC AND
THE DRAMA
Alliance Franchise in pramatics

The Alliance Franchise gave one of
the most successful productions of a
French play ever given by the talented
members last evening at Cumnock hall.
The original French play 1.-THE Polish
Jew by Erkmann Chatrian, from
which 1.-The Bells was adapted, and
in which the late Sir Henry Irving
made his most brilliant success, was
presented.
The entire cast achieved a strong ef-
feet and especial recognition must be
awarded the talents Of Nine. de Clair
bou Wilson, in the role of the daugh-
ter of Catherine, Mile. Levy, as Lois .
Mons, F. Filhol. as Christian; Mons.
Viole, as Heinrich; Mons. Durnerin,
as Walter; Mons. Yye, as Dr. Frantz,
and Mons. May, impersonating the
characters of three different men.
Especial congratulations are due M.
jacquard Auclair, who directed the
entire play. Jean de Chauvenet was
at the piano.
The audience was composed of the
elite of the Los Angeles French and
their many distinguished friends who
showed, one and all, the greatest ap-
probation of the clever work of the
cast
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09
CITY OF THE GOLDEN GRAFT

In foreshadowing the result of San Franciscos cleo
ton The Herald said of Candidate Partridge he scores
defeat he will get just what he deserves and what the
promoters of his candidacy might have expected To
that should be added now San Francisco has got Just
what it deserves.
The people of San Francisco had the opportunity
easy victory the gang of ooters entrenched in
the city hall The forcing of Partridge to the front by
the Republican leaders, however, fatal to all hope
for 1t primary mistake to nominate any
Republican to compete with Schmtz in the race for the
mayoralty. Only by drawing votes from elements
of Schmitz strength could victory be and no
such drain possible with Republican as the fusion
candidate
With Democrat, commanding the respect and con-
hdence of the reputable people of San Francisco-a man
of the stamp of former Mayor Phelanthe RuefSchmtz
combination might have been beaten. But the nomn-
alton of Partridge by the Republicans his ukewarm
acceptance by the Democrats foreshadowed the ticket
to defeat
San Francisco has delivered a selfinhicted blow that
will be felt later a drawback upon its material in
teress Prudent investors and promoters of commercial
and industrial lines of business will hesitate about put
ting their money into city whose government is at the
mercy of grafters and ooters
San Francisco longer deserves its splendid dis
ncton the City of the Golden Gate Change it to the
more appropriate designation the City of the Golden
Graft.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09

was beautiful one, and the combina-
ton OF charming gowns and beautiful
blossoms left nothing to be desired.
The father OF the bridegroom, Rev. c..
c. Miller Of Santa Ana, performed the
ceremony, assisted by the pastor Rev.
n. A. Healy, and the bride walked to
the altar to the strains of the wedding
march from "Lohengrin," played by
w. F. Skeele.
The bride was gowned in charming
creation of white crepe de chine. rose
point lace and a chiffon over taffeta A
long tulle veil was fastened in her hair
with a cluster of orange blossoms and
her bouquet was Of bride roses. She
was attended by her sister, Miss Mar
guerite Hough, as maid of honor. and
the five maids were gathered from
many climes. They included Misses
Ethel Shrader of Hollywood, Lucy
Valentine of Indianapolis. Marian Mar
tin of San Francisco. Louise White AMI
Leila Webster. The attendants were
charming i'm green and white, three
wearing fluffy gowns of green chiffon
and the other three dressed alike i'm
white. Large bouquets of maidenhair
fern tied with tule were carried by
them. Robert M. Woolport attended
the bridegroom as best man and young
Oliver Best. Albert Paul. Paul Adkn-
son, Frank Wade and Earl Hazard.
Under the direction of Miss Della
Bates, an intimate friend of the bride.
the church had been beautifully deco
rated in green and white. Large white
chrysanthemums were massed at each
side of the altar and hedge of the
blossoms almost hid from view the
front of the choir loft The altar rail-
ing was wound with tulle and clusters
of ferns were tied to the rail at in
tervals with butterfly bows Of tulle
Similar sprays of fern tied with white
tulle marked the pews for relatives and
the entire auditorium was canopied
with ropes of smilaX.
At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Hough of 1887 West
Thirty-siXth street, a large reception
was held at the close of the ceremony
and decorations there were equally
effective. The same color scheme of
white and green was visible in the
parlors, white chrysanthemums, ferns
and white satin ribbon being combined.
The dining room was a brilliant con-
trast in scarlet and green. The Vene-
tian orchestra furnished music during
the reception hours and about $50
guests called.
After a wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller will be at home to their friends
in a beautiful home just completed at
1851 West Thirty-siXth street. Miss
Hough and Miss Newell have been
complimented guests at a score of de-
lightful affairs since the announce
ment of their engagements, and Mr..
Miller and Mr.. Wilson have also shared
The honors on many occasions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-09

Members of the Needlework guild
who have been preparing winter gar
ments for the poor concluded their
three days of labor at Kramer's hall
yesterday afternoon. When the last
garment had been sent out the MEM
bers held election of officers, voting
unanimously for reelection of the
charming and capable president, Mrs
S. S. Salisbury Mrs. Salisbury has
brought the club to a position of use
fulnesS greater than ever before occu-
pied, and the total number of garments
received at this fall ingathering was
4127. Mrs. Theodore Iisen was again
chosen secretary and Mrs. O. p. Clark
was elected treasurer in the place of
Mrs. f.. II. Moore, who was unable to
serve another term.
A new section of the Los Angeles
branch of the Needlework Guild of
America is composed of the girls of the
Lambda Theta Phi sorority, which
numbers among its members some of
the most popular of the society girls.
The young women are taking a great
interest in the work and as a result 110
garments We're received as their con-
tribution to the general number. Miss
Florence Hopper is the president and
Miss Ruth Sterry, one of the most en-
thusastic and popular members, has
spent much of her time during the three
days assisting Mrs Salisbury in her
work of receiving and asserting gar
mentS at Kramer'S.