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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
MOB LYNCHES NEGRO
Taken From Nor.h Carolina
Jail by Masked Men.
FORCED JAILER TO SURRENDER KEYS
Naval Reserves Called Ont to Pre-
vent Lynching, but the Mob Never
theIess Carries Out It's Plans.
Victims Crime.

NEWBERN, n. c., Aug. 2S.-John
Moore, a negro, twenty years old, was
taken from Craven county jail in this
city and lynched by a mob Of 100
masked men, armed with rifles and re-
yolvers.
With his hands tied behind him the
negro was led out about third Of a
mile from the Jail to the draw Of Neuse
river bridge, hanged to one Of its
braces and his body riddled with bull
let's. The mob gained entrance to the
Jail by forcing the jailer to surrender
the keys AS soon as the attack was
discovered the naval reserves were
called out to attempt to prevent the
lynching. Crowds rushed to the bridge.
Sheriff j. w. Biddle was quickly on the
scene, pleading that Moore be left to
the law, but his efforts were unavail-
ing, and the mob carried out its plans.
Moore entered the country store of
George Eubanks at Clarks, seven miles
from Newbern, last Friday when the
proprietor's wife was the only one in.
The negro attempted robbery and
struck Mrs. Eubank on the head with
a meat ak, fracturing bones and in
fiicting injuries which if they do not
prove fatal will at least cause not only
Disagreement but lifelong suffering.
Mrs. Eubanks screamed and people
came to her rescue. The negro fed,
but was captured in a swamp after a
chase of a few miles and was placed
in Jail.
A special from Newbern to the OBJ
server says that the real cause of the
lynching lay in the fact that at his pre-
liminary hearing on Saturday Moore's
bond was fixed at only $500. The lynch
ing was denounced from all the pulpits
of the town
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
ROGERS DISAPPEARANCE CASE.
whereabouts of Couple who Aban-
doned Children stiu n Mystery.


ALBANY, N. Y, Aug 29.--Evidence
regarding the identity of Dir. and Mrs
John w. Rogers, who went out of the
Hotel Ten Eyck here Friday night
leaving their two little boys-one a
baby of six months and the other six
years old--in the care of a chamber
maid, is steadily accommodating, but
their whereabouts is as much a mys-
terry as ever
The belief that the Rogers went to
New York Thursday and sailed on the
Campania for Europe was disposed of
today when Edwin H. Low, a steam
ship agent with whom they had had
some correspondence about booking
passage, telegraphed that nobody an
swering to their description had sailed
on the Campania or any of the other
liners that departed on Saturday.
The police are now working on
theory that Rogers and his wife are
still in Albany or near at hand. There
is nothing to show why they should
wish to abandon their children deliber-
ately. On the contrary, letters found
in their rooms at the hotel and the be-
hayior of the older boy, Rex, demon
strated that up to this time the young
sters were tenderly cared for One of
these letters, evidently cherished by
Mrs. Rogers, was written for the child
to his mother by some grown person.
In it Rex sends loads Of KISSES" To
day when one of the sympathetic
housekeepers at the hotel wanted to
kiss Rex he declined the honor. 81
never kiss anybody but my mamma"
he explained.
Both children are exceptionally at
tractive. Strategy had to be used this
afternoon to get Rex to leave his baby
brother. Rex was taken to the Al
bany orphan asylum, while the baby
went to st. Margaret's Home For Very
Young Children. The older boy shed
his first tears when he found his
brother was to be taken from him.
Advices from Washington confirm
the belief drawn from the papers
Rogers left in his room that he was
Correspondence club. He remained in
that position for two months, when,
1t is said, he had a disagreement with
his partner and left the city. Charles
III. Coleman of the New York law firm
of Quigg, Bostwick & Coleman, while
here today, said that about a month
ago his firm employed Rogers as an
expert stenographer. He left their en-
ployment about week ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
Car Receives Charles II. Flint.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 26. -
Charles r. Flint of New York was pre-
sented to the emperor at Peterhof and
discussed with him at considerable
length the industrial conditions of Rus
STA, with particular reference to Ameri-
cans becoming interested in industrial
projects in that country. The presenta-
ton was arranged by Ambassador
Meyer at the suggestion of Finance
Minister Kovovsoff. who wishes to fos-
ter the spirit of investment of Ameri-
can capital.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
HOLMES GIVES HIMSELF UP.
Former Associate Statistician VIII
Face Charges In Cotton Scandal.

Face Charges In Cotton Scandal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20. e. S.
Holmes, Jr., former associate statisti-
clan of the department of agriculture,
indicted with f. A. Peckham and
Moses Haas of New York on a charge
of conspiring to defraud the govern
ment by prematurely divulging cotton
crop reports of the department of agFi-
culture, surrendered to the United
States marshal today. He had agreed
to give himself up on Saturday, and
there was some surprise when he failed
to do so.
Mr. Holmes appeared before Judge
Stafford and gave bond in $4,000, the
amount agreed upon Saturday before
his arrival in this city. He was taken
to the marshal's office by his attorneys,
Messrs. Lester and Price, who also APP
peared with him in the courtroom.
District Attorney Beach made an eff
fort to have the bond made $4,000, but
the effort was opposed by Mr.. Lester
and did not succeed. In moving for an
increase Mr.. Beach presented an aft
davit reciting the failure of Holmes to
appear Saturday, according to the
agreement between himself and Mr..
Lester, and charging Mr.. Lester with
having aided Holmes in evading execu-
ton of a writ for the latter's arrest
Saturday night. He also said facts had
come to light showing that Holmes had
realized $4,000 last December that he
recently sold a mine in the state of
Washington for $4,000 and had large
sums of cash in bank safety vaults.
He also said that the offense charged
against Holmes is not extraditable, and
he argued that all these facts justified
large bond
In reply Mr.. Lester characterized as
"gratuitous' the statement that he had
assisted his client in avoiding arrest
and related in detail all the peregrina-
tons of Holmes since he fell under
suspicion. He said his client had at
different times since then been near
the Canadian border and could easily
have escaped to another country if he
had so desired. He said Holmes fail
ure to present himself on Saturday was
due to delay in getting a letter to
! Holmes.
1t 4as brought out that Holmes was
in Wildwood, n. j.. from Tuesday to
Saturday of last week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
TARIFF WEAPON AGAINST US.
Some Germans Propose TO Grant Only
Part of Conventional Rnfe.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-The Mid.
die European Economic association in
Germany, writes Consul General Guen-
Their, has completed a memorial to
the chancellor with reference TO a new
commercial treaty with the United
States. The material for the wishes
Of the Sc seral branches Of industry
was obtained in answer to circulars
and Is mainly furnished by the wooden,
silk, velvet, hosiery and passementerie,
leather and leather goods. the chemical,
eellulose, fancy and press cardboard
goods, the electro-technical and grocery
industries.
The memorial demands that If the
United States will not make greater
concessions than hitherto Germany,
after the precedent established in the
cases of France, Italy and Portugal,
shall grant only part of the convention
al tariff to the United States.
Consul Guenther further reports that
the seniors OF the Merchants associa-
ton of Berlin have expressed their
opinion with reference to commercial
treaties with Spain and the United
States In memorial to the chancellor
which in several respects differs from
the position taken by other CONNER
cial representatives. The seniors take
the stand that in the commercial re-
lations with both countries tariff
treaty of long duration and the recog
milton of the most favored nation
clause should be aimed at While for
the coming negotiations with the Unit
ed States some of the commercial gov
eminent representatives advise that
the aim should be to have the United
States customs duties reduced to those
Of Germany, the seniors are of the
opinion that by such policy the hopes
which commerce and trade place into
the next American commercial treaty
will be thwarted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Aug. 2S.--William
J. Mentzer, serving a twenty-five year
sentence for murder was permitted by
Governor Cummins to attend the fu-
neral of his two daughters, who were
drowned at Humboldt few days ago.
Mentzer killed the town marshal OF
Humboldt thirteen years ago. News
OF the drowning so affected him that
the governor needed his pitiful appeal
to be permitted to attend the funeral,
and, escorted by prison guard, the
prisoner was conducted nearly 200
miles to his former home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
Favors Athletics In schools.

OYSTER BAY. n. Y, Aug. 20
President Roosevelt has accepted the
Public Schools Athletic league, the
headquarters of which is in New York
city. In his letter to General George
w. Wingate, the president of the
league, President Roosevelt expresses
his cordial approval of the objects of
the league, which are the promotion of
athletics along healthy lines among
school children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
For Eight Hour Issue.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Aug 2s.--
A meeting here of the New Jersey
eight hour committee of the Interna-
tional Typographical union voted to
tender its assistance to any labor bod
les in the state contending for the eight
hour working day. Allen Ball of Jer-
sey City, who was made chairman,
named a committee of three to act in
conjunction with the New Jersey Fed
Grafton of Labor in forcing the eight
hour issue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
Madden Denies He Fled.

LEXINGTON, KY, Aug. 29.-John E.
Madden, a well known turfman, has
arrived here. Mr.. Madden denied that
he had fled from New York to escape
the sentence OF thirty days in jail and
fine of $3.50 imposed by Judge Burr
for contempt. Judge Burr's ruling was
based on the failure of Madden to ap-
pear or to give deposition in the di-
vorce suit brought by Mrs. Madden.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
HE PAWNED HIS LEG.
But Now Emil tombstone of Crock
ston, Mimi, Wants 1t Back.

CROCKSTON, Mimi, Aug. 2S.-Emil
tombstone is to get his leg back. Emil
was a transient in Crockston early last
spring and was short of cash. He
wanted to go to Duluth and applied
to Chairman Misner Of the poor com
mittee for aid.
He had just arrived here from Win
nipeg and was not properly a city
charge. He explained, however, that
he had a well to do brother at Duluth
and that if he was supplied with a
ticket to that place he could care for
himself.
Alderman Misner agreed to advance
the money providing tombstone would
leave one of his legs as a hostage,
which tombstone agreed to do, forth
with depositing his wooden one as it
was more easily detached than the one
that grew naturally
He was giveE his ticket and went
on his way rejoicing. tombstone was
later heard from in Minneapolis, where
he wrote back for his leg, having pro-
cured employment in restaurant
there His letter was answered and
inquiry made regarding the $3.50 adj
vanced for his ticket while here, but
no reply to this missive was received.
Chairman Misner has decided now,
however, to return the leg to John
stone gratis. He says there are no
prospects for a one legged alderman
who might use the artificial limb and
to keep it longer would be running a
big chance of it becoming warped.
If tombstone will send his address
to Alderman Misner his second leg will
be forwarded at once, no questions
asked and the incident closed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
APPEAL TO ROCKEFELLER.
Paris Newspaper Suggests That Oil
King should Help Russia.

King should Help Russia.
PARIS, Aug. 2S.-Owing to reports
from Portsmouth indicating that the
question of peace between Russia and
Japan hinges solely on Russia paying
an indemnity to Japan the Matin has
cabled the following remarkable APP
peal to John ID. Rockefeller ct Cleve-
land, o.: 1.-The question of money
threatens to unloose afresh and with
redoubled violence the scourge of war
President Roosevelt is making noble
and heroic efforts to end a struggle be-
tween two nations whose populations
amount to one-seventh of the entire
population of the globe. His initiative
honors America in the opinion of civil
lied nations. The question arises as to
whether another American would not
share the glory of President Roosevelt
and complete his work by overcoming
the sole obstacle now hindering peace.
He would thus demonstrate the might
Of money in powerful and generous
hands. The Matin, constituting itself
spokesman for this sentiment, address
es the richest citizen In the world" The
appeal concludes with lengthy argu-
ments showing the immense b-rrfts
such an act would confer upon civlliza-
ton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02

PAINSVILLE, O., Aug. 26.-Coroner
York of Lake county rendered his ver-
diet in connection with the wreck of
the Twentieth Century Limited on the
Lake Shore railroad at Mentor, near
here, on the night of June u, which re-
suited in the death of number of pas
sengers. The coroner said the testi-
mony was insufficient to hold any one
guilty of criminal negligence. He add
ed, however, that the testimony tend
ed to show that the switch which caus-
ed the wreck was opened by an en-
ployee of the company. He mentioned
no name in this connection.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
Trap six Day Auto Racer.

LONG BRANCH, n. j., Aug 26.-An
amusing incident happened to the driv-
Pr of the Corbin car, one of the contest
ants in the six day automobile contest
While it was passing through Elberon
police officer stopped it and arrested
Lafayette Markle for breaking the
speed law. The observer on the car at
the time happened to be James Fay,
justice of the peace. Justice Fay quick
ly opened court and after hearing the
evidence discharged the prisoner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
HUMAN CHAIN FINDS A BOY.
Fifty Men Hold Hands and Wade n
Creek After IA Drowning

GLOVERSVILLE, \. Y, Aug. 2S,-
Devine Knowles, boy, was drowned
in West Canada creek at Middlevale,
near here. The fact became known
Just as the employees of a large fac
tory were leaving their work for the
noon hour. Fifty of the men ran to
the creek and formed line across it a
quarter of a mile from where the boy
disappeared
The men held hands chain fashion
and waded the stream for half hour.
Finally one of them stepped on the
body of the lad and it was brought to
the surface. Knowles, however, had
could not be revived.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02

RICHMOND, Ind, Aug. 29.-Amos Ru-
sic, once famous pitcher of the New
York club of the National Baseball
league, is lumber hand and has been
engaged in this business in the south
ern part of Indiana for some time at
$3.50 a day. 1t was announced that
he had just obtained better place in
Cairo, ILL.,, where he will receive $4 a
day. Mr.. Rusie received $1,000 a year
while with the New York club.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
SHOOTING AT SEA GlRT.
Captain COrwin First Contestant (.
Win "a Prize.


SEA GIRT, n. j., Aug. 26.-The flow
er of the expert rihemen of the United
States and Hawaii proceeded with the
firing in the national individual match
under most discouraging weather con
ditions. Notwithstanding this handicap
the riflemen kept at the targets until
all of the CO.. competitors in the nation
al individual match had completed the
work in the first four stages of the
MATCHBOX, 800, 500 and 600 yards.
Captain G.. w. Corwin, Seventy-firs,
regiment, national guard of New York
earned the distinction of being the first
competitor to win prize in the pres
ent tournament. Captain Corwin cap
tured the gold medal and $40 in cash
for making the highest aggregate score
In the slow fire. portion of the nationa'
individual match. 1t was possible tc
attain a total of 200 points. Captain
Corwin scored 1S2.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
sun EcIipsed on Wednesday.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-Learned as
tronomers are scattered over the
earth's surface to study next Wednes-
days eclipse of the sun where it can
be observed IN its totality with most
advantage Two of the most daring
will take observations from a balloon
which will ascend 10000 feet from the
town of Burgess Spain. Burgos is in
the mountains, and it is hoped the
combined elevations will afford a clear
view of the most impressive spectacle
that the heavens grant to the eyes of
man
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02

LUS ANIfELEN, NAT., Aug. ga.
horse driven by Mrs.aP. Il. Wood in
San Diego ran away. Police officer
f. A. McCarty saw the animal tearing
down Fifth street, and, deeming that
the life of Mrs. Wood was in danger.
he decided to stop the horse by shoot
ing it. He missed the horse and shot
S. A. Nelson, butcher, in the leg.
Nelson has begun an action for dam
ages to the amount of $3.50.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
standard Oil Man Kills Himself.

NEW YORK, Aug 26-J. NJ. Brooks,
who was connected with the Standard
Oil company, committed suicide in the
Florence apartment house, at Fourth
avenue and Eighteenth street, by
shooting himself in the right temple.
He died instantly. Brooks had lived
at the hotel for fifteen years. He was
married, his wife and twelve-year old
son, David, being at the present time
at the Hotel Wentworth, Portsmouth,
Me.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
Killed For burglar by Mistake.

WILMINGTON, n. c., Aug. % -
Mistaking his thirteen-year-old broth
er-in-law for burglar. FraHk Hasty
of Bolton, n. c., shot and killed Wade
Robinson, son of Engineer ]. J. Itob-
inson, of the Seaboard Air line. Hasty
heard the other boy in an adjoining
room, secured his pistol and fired. The
boy cried out. and Hasty discovered
his mistake. The victim died in seven
hours
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02

SCRANTON, Pa, Aug. 2S.-Rudolph
Franz, owner Of Mountain lake, was
drowned in the lake by becoming en-
tangled in the stems of water lilies
while trying to save two women who
had overturned the boat in which he
was rowing them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
DR.. schultz and wife Nearly wen.

BALLSTON, n. v, Aug. 26-Rev.
DR.. Bernard Schultz and wife, who
were assaulted by a negro two weeks
ago at Mechanicville have returned to
their home in New York. They have
nearly recovered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 29.-J. Ever
ly and f. r. st. Clair We're padding
down the Schuylkill river in a red ca
noe. When near Phoenixyille a big bun
plunged into the water and, after a
long chase, knocked the canoeists into
the water and tore the canoe into bits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
Loomis WAY ReIinauish Post,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-Assistant
Secretary Loomis is to leave Wash
ington this week on vacation, which he
will spend probably on some of the Ca
madam fishing streams. 1t is possible
that upon his return to Washington
Mr.. Loomis will relinquish his post as
assistant secretary of state to under
take q special mission to Brazil.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02

CLEVELAND, Aug. 2S.-Mr. Rookie
Teller declined to make any statement
concerning the cablegram from the
Paris Matin, which had been received
at Forest Hin, his summer residence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-02
Fatal Explosion In Powder Mil.

SHAMOKIN, Pa, Aug. 26-Frank
Hertina was killed and John Deepen
fatally injured by an explosion at the
powder mill owned by w. l.. Council
& Co, near here. The mill was de
molished, entailing loss of $4,000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-31
WILD MINT WINS
IN BIC HANDICAP Nj / "A
Kcene's Horse, Ten t. One Shot,
Captures $4,000 Purse at
Sheepshead Bay. 4
STAKE FOR RUNNING g WATER |'I:l:
Diamond Flush Wins Second
RaceFifth Goes ,,'ss to Lord
Badges:
STAKE FOR RUNNING WATER
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, August 3o-On a heavy
track James r. Kcenes wild Min.
10 10 shot, won the $1,000 Twin City
handicap at sheepshead Bay to-day. de-
feating First Mason. another long sho
5by half a length. Caughnawaga was
third. Joaquin was added In this race
and was supposed to be good tn ng.
his owner, DC. Johnson, backing him
down from 12 to / to 6 to at the close.
He finished next to last.
Running Water. second choice, cap ured
BY a half-length the Great Fllly stakes,
Worth $500 10 the winner,
Summary.
First raca-five and ha1e~furlongs--
NJ. Intia g to y FIRST. Laws jhlah lo.t "a !
second Merry-Go- Rounu w = = w y
FIush q to II first. A.,cestor q to y
second, Lady Prudence Prudence 9 TO = thife:
Third race-thc Great FLY stakes; SIX
MISUNDERSTANDING Water 81 &c 10 q 1 sEot
Sqs smith a'niS s rms sec ils IS S'Asie no'
ME Eou ana rac auar,erMiId Mint DO 10 j
first, First Mason Do to on,l y se 'T,na
Caughnawaga 10 to y third. llme'
i Fifth race-milc and three sixteenths s.
BSdgs g Yo fTst Ssn haa TO
'h sI9ih race.mile and a slxteenth--Kia-
m s,I.n % to 80, first; Bryan @ to o. sec
ond, Short Hose 40 to thiru, THE
1851, F
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-31
POLICE "PLUG" BULLS EYE
Patrolt11an Neisz Carries OFF the
n or,or of T1iph Gun.

Phtrornan Tcisz ycsterday afternoon maze
twcnty-threc points III the police target prnc,,
tce and ca rricd OF the honor Of high gun
FOR the week There were several VINO cai Y,
close to his score, but none quito reached ~.
Offlter Goldsby, who shot yesterday. WAS 4,s-
score Vas "a, but II didn't count in the regula-
ton practice. ~, .,t,i
Tho First District had the best OF ne i ,ota,
score The down town boys won ny inc se ,,
OF iG6 against 12i made by the Second llstriG,.
IN this connections, however. u mus, ~ ~
sliercd that the First District haa TWO more
mon than tho Second District. ,,a, Az h,s
eve with hin yesterday and made thh ,e oo,a
score Of &c. He WIS the only one Lro, ,a, nth
ulurters who took advantage or inc pln " y !.
Officer Wiley, whose aggregate scorn - ,n
bet OF any officer on tho force, Vas ssSJ,,
IL officer Ncisz In the shoot Yesterday yn
has not made less than w. ana nus 'n'ae 80 7
Below viii be found the points made by the
First Dlstrcl--Captnln whtlock, 20; Sergeant
Matthew's Z; Sergeant Kcrse. II; Sc r j.
Brown A. Sergeant Kraft. g. frivatc,s.. ..u %
keam ID: Bryant. II; Green. u ,cr ui.np' Il
6peiy,e q: Tendleiofi, 6. Total. 1865. 80,
Ofticcr Goldsby shot with the DOWNTOWN o. o., :.
GERS and made % points, but his score u'an
Second ps,rict--orcers schleif g.; N Els
~: Stockrnar o. Mattcrn. 4; Barker =; Man !.
ron Isl: Nuckols. 4: PILLOW. q p Mni,p1 1S
W I Fl T Ts}sI II A. p0F''anx Fs''0'u, 4
There was some professional shooting AFTER +,
wards but this was not allowed 70 Gouns n,
Tho regular totals Tho one professional presc''t
carried off the honors NIX f.I e 45Il ts,sfs