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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25
PLATT AS WITNESS
New York Senator Before In
surance Investigators.
ADMITTED HE RECEIVED THOUSANDS
state Campaiga Ta3ds sugmented
Contradieted NcCHriy-iinn-

state Cam pniG f'I3ds augmented
by Eaui bile and O her Computes.
Contradicted NcCnrds--Nnn-
ming Depew'~ Fri@ad.
NEW YORK, NOV - Fottering and
feeble, Senator Thomas G. Platt went
on the witness stand before the legs-
latiye insurance committee here and
confessed to having received from the
Equitable, the Mutual and possibly
from the New York Life Insurance
company hundreds of thousands of dol
lars for Republican state campaigns.
lie admitted that the money was paid
to influence legislation at Albany.
He gave the lie direct to Richard A.
McCurdy, president of the Mutual Life
who swore when he was a witness be-
fore the committee that he had never
contributed cent for political pur-
poses outside of the Republican ma
tional committees strong box
Leading up to the confession of
Thomas c. Plat the day brought an
unfolding of the mystery of Senator
Chauncey NJ. Depew's friend mp the
river"
Lawyer John 4. Nichols. who wrote
letters TO Senator Depew about the
"cantankerous friend up the river"
who appeared annually as an applicant
to the Equitable and grew inpatient
when not attended to promptly. went
on the stand and revealed this friend
as one w. s. Manning, n former actu-
airy, who had entered into some sort of
agreement with the Equitable and the
other big companies through him 10y
which Manning was paid money every
year to refrain from writing matter
inimical to the insurance interests, as
he had been doing previous to the 'ar-
rangement." The Equitable's payment
to Manning, he said, was as rule,
$3.50 year.
Shades of the Tweed ring came back
with Thomas f.. Conan, whose bust
ness was taking care of the Equitable
Life in departments of the city govern
ment and having the personal tax as
sessment of the company's officers re-
duced.
Second Vice President George f.
Tarbell of the Equitable Life followed
Thomas Conan, and he was asked why
he had had Conan interest himself in
the Tarbell tax assessments.
''All he did in my case" said Tar
bell, was to make an appointment at
/ the tax Office for me. | knew he was
acquainted with the city departments
and that was why l asked him to do
what he did for me-"
From this point Mr.. Hughes carried
Tarbell through the history of the re-
lations between life insurance agents
and life Insurance companies
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25
GREAT DIsTILLERY BURNED.
Loss of overholt Plant at Broadford
100000.

CONNSIISFILLE. Pa, Nov %
Al the A. 0ycrholt distillery at Broad
ford $4,000 gallons OF whisky furnish
ed a spectacular FIRE. entaling a loss
Of 100000 The main bonded ware.
house was burned to the ground. !
steady northeast wind, which blew the
flames toward the Youghiogheny river,
saved the town Of Bradford, the build
ings of the II. c. Prick Coke company
and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
station from destruction.
Smoke was first seen issuing from
the third story Of the building, which
was alongside the Baltimore and Ohio
tracks. Joseph Mcdonald and George
Patclin, employees of the company,
climbed up the fire escape and opened
one of the small iron doors. They
were caught in a suffocating cloud of
smoke, which suffocated them, and
they dropped unconscious on the fire
escape They were rescued by other
workmen, and Il general alarm was
sounded. The blue tinged flames from
the burning alcohol were soon shooting
more than 100 feet into the air. As
barrels of Odd rye whisky on each of
the four floors burst the blazing liquid
was splashed in all directions.
The main track of the railroad was
kept clear of debris, and passenger
trains shot past at such speed as to
avoid damage from the intense heat.
Calls for help were sent to Councils
vile, Uniontown and Mckeesport.
Broadford is but two miles from here.
and the Connellsville fire department
on a special train, reached the scene
quickly. The men by hard work man
lged to save the buildings near by. The
ruined building and its contents burned
iercely until after midnight. but the
structures surrounding it had been so
thoroughly soaked with water that no
further losses occurred. 1t is supposed
that the fire started either from spon
taneous combustion or from a spark
! from a passing locomotive blown down
one of the airShafts. The \. Oyerhol
company Is one of tue largest manu-
| facturers OF whisky in the world. The
| plant is practically owned by III. c
! Frick and the MELONS of Pttsburg
! rhe plant was established by A. over
! holt in 1910. 1t was burned in 1884
and was rebuilt on a much larger
scale. The burned building was one
of four warehouses containing $4,000
barrels of whisky eight years old. Each
barrel contained forty-tive gallons
Much of the whisky had already been
sold and was being kept in storage for
the owners. The distillery has an out.
put of 1000 to 1000 gallons a month
and about 100000 gallons is regular
Iy kept in storage. The fire presented
brilliant picture, the flashes of flame
lighting the country for miles around
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25
Meyer Not Afraid.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-George Won
L. Meyer, American ambassador at ST.
Petersburg, who is on his way back to
resume his official duties after an alb
sence of nearly two months. interview
ed here, said: II do not believe there is
any good ground for supposing that the
Russian populace will attack foreigners
and have no fear of an attack. / regard
NJ. White as by far the most careful
man In Russia. II any one can bring
order out of the chaos into which the
cars empire is plunged NJ. Witte is
the one to do it."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25
A PHILADELPHIA TRAGEDY.
David II. Rowe. IN Invalid, shot Four
Times by sOn-in-Inyv.

David II. Rowe, an Invalid, shot Four
Times by sOn-in-iaw.
PHILADELPHIA Nov. %. Il Lying
on couch al his home in West Phlla-
dolphin, helpless from paralysis. David
It. Rowe, an elderly man. was shot four
times by Caspar Cooper, his son-in-
law, who then fled from the house and
killed himself by sending bullet
through his head The father-in law
wounds are 50 serious that he had TO
be removed to q hospital 1t is beliey-
ed he viii recover.
Cooper had been married to Rowe's
daughter about threo years. but the
wife left him abou eight months ago
because Of i'll treatment Tie husband
returned 10 his fathcr-in-law's house
and asked TO see his wife, but Rowe
said She was out earning her living
The father-in-law reproached the SON
in-law for i'll treating his daughter,
and q quarrel followed which ended by
Cooper shooting his wife's father while
he lay on the couch Before any one
could interfere Cooper ran from the
house and entering building two
blocks from the scene Of The shooting
sent a bullet ,raati'g into his brain.
He was dead when picked UP.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25

In speaking Of the rate ques~
ton Senator Elkins said: My
id a is a measure for the re-
ference of all rate dispute J,
passenger an | freight, to a
court Of Interstate commerce
to be composed of nine judges
one for each juiiciaI circuit;
or for such disputes to be re-
ferred TO the circuit court
judges without the creation of
a new court. Congress at all
times IS opposed to the creation
f new courts or commissions.
and for this reason the new
court would meet with eerious
opposition. / do not believe
that the interstate commerce
commi sion should be allowed
to deaf with the ques i'm /
would keep that body intact,
to discharge its duties as at
present, but could not give it
the additional work of regulat-
lng rates. 1t is said that the
Senator is having quite 4 hard
lime to convert President
Roosevelt to his W 4y of think
lag Every one agrees that
there ought t be some legis>
lalion on this all important
q ie5tlon which is now discuss.
Ell in ev"ry part IF the country
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25

Now hat Congress will soon
convene there is likely to be
some agitation of the tariff.
Not few congressman have
already declared that they
want a reduction on imports,
and that they will do their
b st TO repeal the Dinghy law.
But il is hardly likely that the
President will recommend any
change in the pres mt rates
TO be sure there are inacura-
cles in our tariff. 1t could
h ,rdly be otherwise. The
longer tariff law remains in
for 9 the greater becomes the
necessity for its revislo l.
The rate tn 1t was satisfactory
seven or eight years ago might
easily be unsatisfactory now
Bu taking it as a whole the
tariff as it exists today needs
MO revision whatsoever. Bust,
ness is o. the increase every
where, and prosperity covers
the entire country. Just as
soon as congress begins to
finker with the tariff that soon
will business be depressed
The time to revise the tariff is
when the country is not so
prosperous; then the agitation
Of this question will not ne SO
much felt. it is useless to stat,
however, that this tim has not
yet arrived
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, Nov. 22.-
Mrs. Albert V. Deane- Reid, the young
woman who was taken from her hus-
band soon after her marriage by her
brothers and placed In Bloomlngdale
asylum, was set at liberty by Justice
Plat, who decided she had never been
insane and never should have been sent
to the asylum. Her husband is now in
the Tombs in New York awaiting trial
on an indictment charging him with
bigamy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25

Platt's haziness Of mind, so far as
Mccall and the New York Life was
concerned, applied not only to the gen
eralities Of state campaign, but also
as to any campaign Of a judicial Of
ficer in this city or elsewhere
yes" agreed the old man inst as he
tottered down Off the witness stand.
'it must have been that the insurance
companies expected quid pro quo for
their contributions. They never asked
me to do anything for them, but /
think it must have been that they ex-
pected that they would be paid back
In protection for legislation"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25

thing among many others that
we Ike about the Senator, he
as made himself what he is
by energy and hard work and
this in spite Of serious opposi~
ton, a credit to any American
youth
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, Nov. 20.-Mal-
colin Anderson is dead here as the re-
suit of injuries received in quarrel
with William Bjork. Bjork is under
arrest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25
mo,, ll,e nrnrllIan. COO u.

NEW YORK. Nov. 22.-In a Rio janet
70 newspaper leceiyed here by mail APP
pears this dispatch, dated Nov. S: New
York.-The elections were very excit-
lag. signor Tammanyhall was elected
mayor by the Republicans, and the re-
suit gives great satisfaction to the
r.a.l.l,-.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25
OHIO MAYORS TO MEET.
A Notable Convention VIII BE Held
In Interests OF Civic Reform.


In Interests OF Civic Refornl.
CLEVELAND, NOV. - Mayor Ohm
son, with the authorization of Mayors
elect Dempsey. Padger and Whitlock
Of Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo,
respectively, called Il meeting of all the
mayors-elect of Ohio cities to be held
in this city Dee. T.
Mayor Dunno Of Chicago and Mayor
Weaver of Philadelphia viii re present
at the meeting
The meeting took on a national i'm
portance to prominent local politicians
when they heard of il, and it was pre-
dicted that it might become one of the
greatest forces in reform politics yet
seen in the country. In speaking of
the matter Mayor Johnson said:
primarily, the idea in arranging the
meeting is to form an organization of
the mayors Of all the large cities. We
want to get all the reform mayors into
the organization if possible With the
organization formed we will discuss
and arrange to fight for legislation that
will be of bcucft TO the cities"
Feed International Stock Food to
your horses. cattle, sheep and hogs.
Colih y It T. Rnlav e. Rr0
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25
Young woman Killed by Burglar.

CHICAGO. Nov. %. - Miss Maud
Reese. an employee Of the law depart
ment of the general offices of the I'm
ion Traction company, was shot anf
killed last night by burglar whom
she found In her apartments when she
returned from work. The burglar ss-
capped.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25
FOR SALE.

Robinson's Big Lumber Plant, at ~miih6els
W. Va Own r Is going to re ire Has made
full oper ton is Mi throw his mantle ON Il
iuck, Iurch ser. this Il the b 81 and surest ono
maker in w Va. Write us Tor particulars ar
de crption.
N !. ST2 CaALFANT, TRIPPETr g. SrncLEroN
Lend De / rs,f
S-i9-i0t BucKannon, W. 4
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25

Secretary Taft admitted 1T
Saint Louis the other day that
there are powerful influences
being brought to bear against
building the Panama canal by
ce tain individuals and corpor-
ations who would be financiale
~ hurt b., this water way. 1t
rs generally admitted, however,
that this canal will he of in.
calcuable benefit to the country
at large, and that it should be
built as speedily as possible.
That certain individuals should
seek to reta d this work is dis
gusting to all well linking
people. A man cannot be a
good american who opposes
building this canal simply be-
cause it would hurt his bust
ness When these unscrupu
lous men have been forgo ten
this canal will still be benefits
Sng humanity. Commerce builds
up a country, and short routes
means lower rates; hence the
great Importance of this canal.
1t is to be hoped that congress
will furnish The necessary
{ nds to complete this project
without serious opposition from
the III nority.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25

The Parkersburg Site Jour
nal has this to say about Press
Ton Co nty's State Senator ::
"Hon. S. b. Montgomery, the
genial and rosy faced senator
from Tumbleton, was in the
city yesterday He was on his
way to the southern part of
the state where he is interested
an some large business deals.
Senator Montgomery has be,
come a frequent visitor to this
city, and has many acquaint-
ances and friends here, who
are always glad to see him
He has "a strong hold o the
affections of his own cOnstitu~
ency and has been prominently
mentioned as a candidate for
Congress to succeed Thomas e.
Davis, of the Second District,
an honor, however, which he
does not appear to be particuN
FAIRLY DESTROYS of accepting, as
his seat in the state senate is
secure as long as he wants 1T,
and congressional success is al
sways a little problematic in
that district" There is one
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25
F. E. BOLEY & BRO.
FOR SALE

TIE M E. Jones farm of 2ls acres of and, az
Gaines, w Va one OF the best grass aud fruit
farms in the cou ty, 3 dwellings and all farm ir
fine n iron Price $1,000 for quick sale. write
for full informati' n.
CHAIR Ant. TRlPPRTT Il sINoL TON,
land Dealers
s-lo.lOt Buchanan, ". Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25

uttered at the Post Once Of Marnnsoug, ". Va.
end c,ass mail matter
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-11-25

Or KNIVES is a very ex-
tensive one. Every knife we
have in stock has been care
fully selected and is made of
WELL TEMPERED STEEL -
For a short while we will
sell you a knife, that usu-
ally sells for 35 to 40 cents,
FOR ONLY % CENTS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-03-02
Important Changes in
Officials of A. & B
Continued from First page.

struction will be on the scene
with a large number of work
men pushing the great south
Georgia line on the coal fields OF
Alabama.
The building of this means
great things for Brunswick, her
only deep water port, and when
once the A. & B. taps the won
derful raw material of Alabama
and the great grain markets OF
the west, Brunswick will become
a great distributing port coming
and going, and is sure to prosper
and grow.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-03-02
A Chicago Alderman Owes His Election to
ChamberIains Cough Remedy.

81 can heartily and conscientiously
recommend Chamberiain's Cough
Remedy for affections of the throat
and lungs" says Hon John Shenick,
22O So. Peoria St, Chicago. "Two
years ago during political campaign
/ caught cold after being overheated,
which irritated my throat and was
finally compelled to stop, as l could
not speak aloud. In my extremity a
friend advised me to use Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. took two
doses that afternoon and could not
believe my senses when found the
next morning the Inflammation had
largely subsidized. l took several
doses that day, kept right on talking
through the campaign, and l thank
this medicine that l won my seat in
Council This remedy Is for sale by
Mark. Mashburn Drug Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-03-02
Condition of the Negro
In Old Massachusetts,
Continued from First Page.

negroes 81, 522. What would the
white people of Massachusetts,
do if they were situated as the
white people of South Carolina?
What would the white people OF
Springfield do if they were COM
PEELED to deal with the race ques-
ton as it is presented to the
white people of Charleston With
only 1888 negroes out of d popu-
lation of $4,000, we find the white
people of Springfield. who agon-
ize over the condition of the ne.
groes in the South, charged with
merciless industrial ostracism
which shuts out the capable and
wort thy negro because God chose
to create him blackw The door
of opportunity is closed to him in
any community in the South. He
is confined to mental occupations,
and, indeed, the negro men, how
ever skillful their hands and will
ing their hearts, are not given
anything like fair opportunity
in this typical Northern city,"
The negro women of Springfield
are slaves of the washtub, and
are compelled to support the
men because the men will not be
given any work to do. If
The Springfield Republican and
The people of that city have not
been able to deal more fairly
with their own little race prob
lem, how can they hope to settle
out of hand the greater race
problem in the South?
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-03-02
K. O. T. M. Entertain.

The Knights of the Maccabees
gave an oyster supper and en-
tertainment to the l.. O. 7. M.
last evening and a splendid time
was enjoyed.
The degree staff Of The l.. 0.
T. M. gave an exhibition drill for
the entertainment of the assem-
bly,, which was greatly enjoyed
by all present and many compli'
ments were passed on The prof
cienoy of the ladies. The uni
form T; nix Of the order also gave
a sword drill that showed great
improvement in that body.
.Fire-proof terra Gotta stove
fues. Cheaper than brick, bet
ter than any thing. If
Fitzgerald Pottery Co.
At the Enterprise office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-03-02
A Safe Cough Medicine For Children.

In buying a cough medicine for
children never be afraid to- buy
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. There
is no danger from it and relief ia al
WAYS sure to follow. 1t Is especially
valuable for colds, Group and whoop-
ing cough. For sale by Mark-Mash-
burn Drug Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-03-02

Best Brick made in the State
Fitzgerald Pottery Co. Ente4 :
prise Office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-03-02
$1,000 JonesboTO Man.

Received of ]. G. Brooks, Sec. ana
Treas. of Spalding County Division
of Mutual Life ms Association OF
Georgia, 81, 900 90 cash, in full pay
ment of insurance policy on my wife,
Mrs. Mary G. Kimball. The prompt
ness and thoroughly satisfactory
manner in which this insurance has
been bald, commends to me, in high
est terms, the company. and their
plan of insurance. F. M. K1MBALL.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-03-02
Cabbage Plants for Sale.

| have had several years ex-
perience in growing Cabbage
Plants for the trade and now
have ready for shipment, the
very best early and late varie-
ties bes known to experienced
True Farmers. These Plants
are grown in The open air and
will stand severe cold without
injury. Prices F. o. B. here
packed in light baskets so as to
make Express Charges lighter.
$3.50 per 1000; in lots of over
5000 at S1.15 per 1000. Special
prices made on large orders.
All orders shipped C. O. D.
when money is not RENTED
with orders. l will guarantee
satisfaction. Your orders will
have my personal attention,
Awaiting your valued order, l
am Yours Truly, l PAIN
B. J. DONALDSON, Meggetts, S. c..
Best Brick made in the State
Fitzgerald Pottery Co. Ente4 :
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-07
MORE VESSELS
FOR OUR NAVY
House Committee Will Ask
Congress to Provide for
Two Additional Battleships
CUT IN APPROPRIATION
Announcement Is Made That
Sum Originally Requested
for Yards Will Be Reduced
CUT IN APPROPRIATION
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.--Congress
will be asked the last week of this month
by the House Committee on Naval
Affairs to authorize the building of
two battleships, two scout cruisers, six
torpedo-boat destroyers and few
smaller craft of light draught for the
insular service. This statement is
made on authority which cannot be
questioned, and 1t makes known to-day
for the first time to just what extent
the economical intended changes will
be asked to provide money for new
ships for the navy.
1t can be stated to-day as fact not
hitherto known outside of the commit
tee that s5,000OO0 was cut out of the
bill prior to the Christmas holidays.
Within a few days at least $3,000,0O
more will be excised. The cuts have
been made largely in the navy-yard
section of the appropriation. 1t is felt
by Chairman Foss that the navy-yard
can best stand on the waiting list of
money applicants. The amounts al
ready cut out and to be cut out will
reduce the first estimate of the appro-
priation to about $109, 100000. Other re-
ductions will be made, and the bill as
1t will go to the House will call for
about s103,OOo,Ooo, or Sc, 100000 more than
was appropriated last year.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-07
Army and Navy orders.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Under or
ders of the War Department changes
among officers of the signal corps will
be made as follows: Captain Charles
NICK. Saltzman is relieved from duty
with Company + Of the signal corps,
to take effect upon the arrival of that
company at Benicia Barracks, Cal,
and will then repair to this city and
report to the chief signal officer of the
army for duty in his Office. First
Lieutenant William A. Kent is relieved
from duty at Benicia Barracks, to take
effect on February 1. and will proceed
to Fort Wood, New York. for duty.
First Lieutenant Allen L. Briggs Is re-
lieved from duty in the Office Of the
chief signal officer of the army. to
take effect On January 21, and will pro-
ceed to Benicia Barracks, CAL, for duty
with Company L OF the signal corps.
Sergeant Michael Doran, at Fort As
siniboine, Mont, Corporal Leonard de
Long, Fort d. A. Russell, Wyo., with
enlisted men, will be sent to Benicia
Barracks for duty.
Orders to naval off1cers-Lieutenani
Commander G. E. Burd, to be detached
from the navy yard at Puget Sound or
January is to the Pennsylvania, in
charge of the engineering department
of that vessel. Captain B. f. Tilley, te
be detached from the navy yard Al
Mare Island to Washington, D. c., anc
report at the Navy Department for or.
ders.