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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
RA|DED M0ONsH|KE STILL
Noted Desperate Caught at last
In His Mountain fastness.
STILL ON ISLAND IN RIVER
Always Guarded It Was Believed
That Fifty Men Would Be
Required to Capture It.

Capt. Charles Gee, Deputy Col
lector of Revenue; Deputy Marshal j..
J. Harris, Fl. L. Lawson, q. NJ.
Tucker. Charles II. Shifford, Charles
T. Huffman and ]. W. Wilson have
captured the illicit distillerv and the
alleged desperate, William B. Elliott,
without firing shot and without in
jury to man.
Elliott and his distillery have long
been known to the Authorities, and this
raid has been contemplated for many
months. The desperate character of
Elliott, however, together with the
inaccessible position of his base of
operations, has prevented his capture
before this time. The still was located
on Little Island, near Hell's Bend, in
Staunton river, in Campbell county,
Va. Little Island can be reached only
by an expert boatman In a canoe, ow-
ing to the rapids in the river at this
point.
Elliott's house was located near the
river in hollow on the mainland. He
is known TO be an expert with the rifle
it being said that he can kill as many
quail with the weapon as the ordinary
sportsman can with shotgun. He
and his home we're surrounded at all
times by pack of faithful dogs, and
he kept a continual lookout for the
officers. In the daytime he used
powerful field glasses. At night the
dogs were relied upon. Elliott had
often swore that he would die rather
than be taken, and it was understood
that it had been pronounced impossi-
BILE for so men to capture him in his
stronghold.
When Elliott was captured he car
ried In his hand the rifle with which
he is said to have shot down a revenue
officer last November, and was sur
rounded by his pack of vicious dogs.
The officers ''got the drop on him.
and he had to surrender. He was
taken to Lynchburg and turned over
to Commissioned O'Brien, where he
gave bond for his appearance in the
sum of $4,000.
After Elliott had been captured the
officers secured boat and went over
to Little Island, where they d estroy.
ed the still.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29

Jackson, Miss.--Gov. VardamAD
and Commissioners Brady and 10.
Nair have returned from the Sunauu~
er Plantation, where they investigates
conditions thsre with view Of ~
termining whether 1t would be wise 70
put all the convicts on this farm.
1t seems probable that at the next
meeting of the Board an order VIA
be passed to concentrate all the con-
yicts on this plantation. II the ordor-
is passed 1t will mean that the Statss
will rent no more land. but viii take
the convicts from tho rented places
and put them on the new farm.
There are DOW on the new farm hail.
the prison population Of the State. or
six hundred men, and there are sir
thousand acres of land under cultivar
ton. There are still about eight thou
sand acres OF land on The place UNI
cleared.
The concentration OF most of tho
convicts on one plantation, owned and
operated by the State, has been sought
for years by those who have inter-
ested themselves In prison reform In
this State.
canada's MiIitIa..
As result Of the quarrel which TO
rently led to the curt Dismissal OF
Lord Dundonald, the British genera
officer commanding the military forces
In Canada, the Canadians have been
confronted with the unsupported fact
that their military organization 10
largely skeleton. Lord Dundouald
declared that although there are more
than 100000 able-bodfed Canadians
who have served In the militia and arc
available for service. there are In tho
dominion not enough rifles to supply
the 10000 mon now In the serviea
There are no large guns no general
equipment worthy Of the name and
only single cartridge factory to
draw upon for supplies. This state
ment has excited widespread indignar
tion among Canadians. whose nianf-
fest purpose is to insist upon sweep
ing reform In the entire system OF
militia administration. 1t is proposed
hereafter to depend upon home talent
for the command of the militia. and
Lord Dundonald promises to be the
last imported British soldier to hold
the position Of commander-in chief.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
He PLUNGED TOHIS DEATH
Charles Adams, Martinsburg Car.
penter, Instantly Killed.
WAS WORKING ON AN ELEVATOR
Lost His Balance and Alighted Upon
His Head Buried Near Hall
town Monday.

Mr.. Charles Adams, we'll -known
carpenter of this city, fell from a
scaffolding while at work on the new
elevator at Kearneysville on Saturday
aud was instantly killed. MIR. Adams
was working q distance of about 20
feet above the ground, and in some
manner lost his footing. He plunged
head foremost to the ground below,
alighting upon his head.
The boint of imnaot was jost above
the right temple, and the skull here
was crushed. Fellow workmen picked
the injured man up and physician
was hurriedly Summoned, but life was
extinct when ne arrived. Death is
supposed to have been instantaneous,
as he showed no signs of life after the
fall.
The remains were brought to Mar
tinsburg in the afternoon and re-
moved to the Wilen undertaking es-
tablishment, where they were pre-
pared for burial. and then taken to
the late home of The dead man on
Virginia avenue.
Mr.. Adams was a member OF the
force of carpenters of Contractor ).
A. Westenaver. and had been working
for some time upon the elevator at
Kearneysyille. He was.aged 50 wears,
and was native of Berkeley county.
Several years ago he came to Martins
burg and conducted billiard room
on West King street. but later was
employed with the s. s. Felker
grocery. After this he worked at his
trade as carpenter.
Mr.. Adams is survived by his
widow and three children. He was a
member of the order OF A. o. u. W.,
and carried an insurance policy OF
81. 600. The remains were taken Mon
day morning to near Halltown for in.
terment, and the funeral services were
conducted after the cortege reached
there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
,BALnMoRE&OHl
RAILROAD.
Ia effect Nov. z7th. roo$.
wrzor p0uNp


IkAlNS LEAtE MAklNSbUk0
No. IS daily at II D p m for Cincinnati 10
Esanney except Sundays, at Grafton for whsciins
Fly.
No. $ daily ai II s. p. N. for Pitnburg an Chi
Ne. daily at 81 p. m. for whseling columbu'
No. daily at II .. M for Cincinnati. Louisville
s.. Louis. Connects for Berkeley Springs excepi
No; daily at ssa m. for Cincinnati. Loud. Viii
AID St. Louis.
Ne. 9 daily at 30 p. m. for Pit,sburs and Clev,
No. 70 daily except Sundays at 20 a m for Cum.
6eriand and intermediate stations. Connects
BERKELEY springs.
EAST BOUND.
No. 10 daily 4 ~ a m for Washington and Bsiti.
No. at 42o m for Washington. Baltimore,
Philadelphis and New York, Connects for Frederick
Except Sunday.
No. 8 daily at 70 oo m for Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York. Connects for Lexing.
ION, Va. and Hagerstown except Sunday and Fred
Nos daily at 10 as m for washinssou. BAIT
No. daily at 81 p m for Washington. Baihmor.
Philaderphia and New York.
No. IS daily. at a. m for Washington. Baiti
more, Philadelphia and New York.
No. IL daily "Duquesne Limited" at II a q n
for Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York
No is daily except Sundays at IA I. for FrederscA
Baltimore and all intermediate stations via old line
No. "A daily except Sundays at 8 I6 for Washing
ton and Baltimore and all intermediate stations
Connects for Frederick.
Express trains all vestbuled and Illuminated W Il
T. FITZGERALD, General Manager.
G. W. SANTMAN. Ticket Agent. Martinsburs. "
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

Recruits For the Internal Revenue
Department are Wanted.
The United States civil service com.
mission announces that an examina.
tion for the internal revenue service
will be held at Martinsburg on MAY
10. and that full information on tue
subject may be obtained at the post
Office in this city. Applications for
the examination must be on file prior
to May 9 at 80 p. M, with the Sec
rotary of the fourth civil service dis
trictfW
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
"CHESAPEAKE LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS,
AUGUSTA AND ATLANTA"

ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS,
AUGUSTA AND ATLANTA"
For OLD POINT COMFORT and N NORFOLK, Va
Steamers leaves Baltimore daily Tex
cept Sunday at $50 A. NJ, and arrive at
Old Point Comfort at A. M. and Norfolk
at 7.Is A. NJ, where all connections is
made with the Rail Lines for all points
South and Southwest.
york RIVER LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER CHAR
LoTTE" AND baltimore"
FOR WEST POINT AND RICHMOND, VA.
Steamers leave Baltimore Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday 1T 5 P. M, and
arrive at West Point at 7.3o A. M, and
Richmond at o.2s A. M.
Landings on York River will be made
at Gloucester Point, Clay Bank and AL
monds in each direction.
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM
PIER IS AND Io LIGHT ST. WHARF.
Through tickets to all points can be
secured. baggage checked and staterooms
reserved from the City Ticket Offices
Nos. 3I7 N. Charles street,II West Gen.
tire street or the General Offices, $50
Light St Baltimore, Md.
REUBEN FOSTER, E ]. CHISM
General Manager. Gen1 Pass. Agt
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
MRS. SHOWERS INJURED.
Seriously Burned BY Flames From
Blazing Lamp.

Blazing Lamp.
Mrs. George Showers. residing west
Of this city. was the victim on Sun
day morning of very serious acct
dent, when her clothing became ig.
nited from the flames of lamp.
burning the entire upper portion of
her body. as we'll as her face. in a
very painful manner. The accident
was caused by gases arising from the
burning lamp. the flames communicate
ing to her clothing when she picked
mp the lamp to cast it outdoors. In
mediately after the accident her two
daughters rushed to her assistance,
and succeeded in extinguishinQ the
flames, being severely burned about
the hands in saving their mother from
perhaps fatal injuries. DR.. Andrews
dressed the injuries. which are serious.
but not believed to be fatal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
FORMER RESIDENT MARRIED.
MISS PAULINE HERRING welded
TO mn. M. L. HoGsHEAD.
Russeil-Frcezer Nuptiais sNear Charles
Town-The Jones-Anderson we'd
ding In jefferson.

A"Wh-Ahe Sones~Anuereon " e0-
ding In jefferson.
Miss Pauline Virginia Herring,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford p.
Herring, was married on Wednesday
at the BRIDES home, in Evansville,
to Mr.. Meredith L. Hogshead, of
Augusta county. Virginia. by Rev.
5. Ward Fighter. assisted by Rev.
Frederick Sitter. The matron OF honor
was Mrs. John De Loss Underwood.
The bride was given away by her
brother, DR.. Arthur p. HorfinR. of
Baltimore. The wedding march was
played by Miss Mary B. Hogshead.
sister of the groom. The bride g
brothers, hiessrs. Clay M. and W..
Mavo Herring, held the ribbons.
The bride formerly resided In Mar
tinsburg. Mr.. j. II. Hobbs, jr.. OF
this city. attended the wedding.
SPAULDING- KISNER.
Miss Eliza E. Kisner, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Kisner, of near
Tablers Station, and Mr.. James S.
Spaulding, also of Berkeley county,
were married at the home of the
bride Thursday evening, the cere.
mony being performed by Rev. A. J.
Secrist, pastor of the United Brethren
church at Inwood. A reception fol.
lowed the ceremony. They will re-
side in Berkeley county.
PRETTY DOUBLE WEDDING.
A pretty double wedding was SOL
emnized Monday evening at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sirbangh, near
Gerrardstown. when their daughters,
Miss Mary v. Sirbaugh and Miss
Emma Sirbangh. were married. Miss
Mary welded Mr.. Franklin 7. Schop.
pert and Miss Emma welded Mr..
James w. Sirbaugn. There were "a
large number of friends present to
witness the ceremonies, which were
performed by Rev. r. A. White, pas
tor of the Presbyterian church at Ger
ardstown. A reception followed the
weddings, and refreshments were
served. The grooms are well.known
young men of the county. Both
couples will reside in the Gerrards-
town district.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
DEAL IN HOTEL PROPERTY
Berkeley win Be Under Manage
ment Of Mr.. Thomas W. Martin.
BUILDING WILL BE IMPROVED
Valuable Hostelry TO BE Completely
Renovated and Placed In Very
Best Passible Condition.

Mr.. Thomas W. Martin. propriesor
OF the Martin hotel In this city.
last night completed deal with the
hoard Of directors of the Citizenas
National bank, whereby ne becomes
proprietor OF the Berkeley hotel, or
which he will assume the management
within the next week. Negotiations
have been pending between Mr..
Martin on the one side and the bank.
which owns this valuable property.
and Mrs. Il. II. Dreher, the former
lessee Of the hotel. on the other, and
satisfactory arrangements were COM
pleted last night. Mrs. Dreher dis
poses OF her lease on the building and
sells the furnishings to Mr. Martin.
and the bank agrees to Fmake certain
alterations and improvements within
the next few months.
The Berkeley hotel has been regard
cd as one OF the most valuable pieces
of real estate In this section OF the
state, and has enjoyed splendid
success and reputation under The man
agement of Mr.. Guy Shoener. Il is
one of the best hotels in the Cnmber.
land valley, aud was fayorite with
the travellers.
The building IL a large and.hand-
some brick structure, of more than
ordinary architectural beauty. and
was originally owned by the late
Colonel Nadenbousch. After the death
of that gentleman Il passed through
the hands of several owners and man.
ayers, but IL had been erected upon
such an ambitious scale that 1t did
not prove to be financial success
until within the past few years. when
tho city assumed such commercial
Importance as would warrant the
maintenance of 80 large an establish-
ment. The Citizens bank purchased
the building about eight years ago.
made many alterations and improve
ments, and it began to win reputa-
tion all over this section.
AT present the hotel represents an
expenditure Of possibly 5000. and
several Thousand dollars will be added
in the way of improvements. The In
terror will be remodeled throughout,
new paper, painting. steam heat, adj
ditional bath rooms and complete
electric light service being portion
of the plans. These improvements
will be commenced at once and will be
continued In such manner az will
not interrupt business.
Mr.. Martin, the new proprietor. has
been in charge Of the Martin hotel for
more than two wears, and is =
thorough and successful hotel man.
His lease on the Martin property.
which was recently purchased by tho
Old National bank. will not expivo
for couple of years. and he will re-
tain the property as an annex to his
new establishments. The bar will bo
continued. but the hotel will be closed
to guests except as an adjunct to tho
Berkeley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
WILL CRATE.

Lester Miller Will Represent Shep-
herd College at Grafton.
The honor of representing Shepherd
college at the inter-normal oratorcal
contest at Grafton on April 30 was
won by Lester Miller in the prelimi-
narv contest at Shepherdstown. Su-
perintendent Brindle of the Martins
burg schools, was one of the judges.
Four young men delivered orations.
O.. n. Foltz was awarded second
honor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
Have Combined Liveries.

Mr.. J. H. Bogert. proprietor of the
Hotel Berkeley livery and Mr.. Harry
x. BoGert. proprietor OF the Martin
hotel livery, have combined their bus.
inesses, and will hereafter run but one
establishment. AS this move leaves
too much equipment for one stable, a
public sale will be held in tho rear of
the Martin hotel, SATURDAY.. April 20
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
Relics Of olden DAYS.

Preserved in the Cathedral of Ban
gor, Wales, is pair of old dog tongs,"
which were used for ejecting quarrel
some dogs from church during servics
A similar pair is preserved at Liayny-
nys, Wales. and bears numerous teeth
marks
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
BUYS VALUABLE FARM.
Mr.. John r. Nadenbousch Purchases
Estate In Berkeley County.

Mr.. John 7. Nadenbousch. cashier
of the Merchants q Farmers bank,
has just completed the purchase Of
the T. Champion O'Brynes farm.
located about Eve miles from Mar
tinsburQ along the Winchester pike.
The estate comprises 205 acres. and In
one of the finest and most productiy 9
farms in Berkeley county. The price
was about $i2. 900. Mr.. Nadenbousch
will make improvement to buildings,
fences. etc., and will then have a very
handsome piece Of property.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR.

Samuel Matthews, Bank Commission
err, Bernie Lyons, Game Warden.
Samuel v. Matthews, of Hunting
ton. has been appointed commits
sioner Of bans King by governor Daw-
son, to succeed NJ. A. Kendall. The
governor has also appointed Birnie
Lyon, chief of police of Charleston. to
the position of state game warden. to
succeed Frank Lively, who has been
appointed assistant attorney general.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
Dwelling House Burned.

The frame dwelling house of Mrs.
Mary E. Jacobs, near Duffields, was
DESTROYED by fire, together with most
of it's contents. The fire is supposed
to have originated from passing
train. The property was insured for
s7G0.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
Date of County Fair.

The Inwood fair will be held this
year on August 81, 20, 20, "a, and the
management is making preparations
to have large number of good attrac.
tions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
SOME BEEF.

Mr.. Pownall Buys 80 Head Weigh
ing Over 80, 900 Pounds.
Mr.. Charles v. Pownall, the Burke
street butcher, has purchased from
Mr.. o. q. Borum. 30 head of hue
stable fed beeves, weighing 30,
pounds. This makes a total of 81 head
which Mr.. Pow nall will have for
killing this summer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29

Trains Nos. 2, and 40 daily between. Hs
gerstown and Harrisburg.
Daily.
I Daily except SUNDAY.
Trains Nos. I,s and log run daily between Hanis.
burg and Hagen town.
sDatly.
I Daily except Sunday.
NJ. O. KENNEDY, Vice Pres'A Cen'l. Sup't.
III. A. RIDDLE, W. 4. GARD, CIV. MARTIN,
Genl Pass. ACT Agent. Sup't
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29

4 WkNn State II patented.
4 AAMIEE THE PATENT RECORD
.x&d- Baltimore. Nd
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-04-29
HEARD SPECIAL SERMON.
Palestine Commander Attended Eas'
ter Services In q Body.

ter Services In Body.
Palestine commandery, knights
Templar, of this city, attended Easter
services In full uniform ut Trinity
Methodist Episcopal church Sunday
when a special sermon was delivered
by the pastor, Rev. !. w. Canter.
There was large congregation pres
ent, and the services were both inn
pressiye and appropriate.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-10-27
NATURALIST WAS AT FAULT
Man of Learning Failed to Identify
Very Common Animal from
Description.

One Of the professors at great university
in Scotland recently wrote to an eastern
university 10 the following effect:
Walking in the dusk through the grounds
of the university the other evening. my at.
tcntion was arrested by low murmuring
sound near me. which was neither hiss nor
n whistle. On looking ] raw creature lying
on the ground, larger than cricket. Two
antcnna.like protuberanccs projected above
the eyes. 1t had no wings; and the covering
OF its body VS. variceated, though certainly
not like down.
Mindful of the danger TO myself, did not
venture to turn il on its back SO as to count
the legs. On the ground lay n small quantity
of snow white substance. which had evi.
IDENTIFY cNudcd from the body. Can any of
your professors identify the creature from
this imperfect description
The naturalist connected with the eastern
university fell into the trap-baited, prob
ably. especially for him He wrote learn.
edlv about various insects, and concluded
that the ono observed must be one of two
whose long Latin names he gave
The antcDna.lkc protuhcrarccs are
used for burrowing in the ground" he
wrote, "and these insects sccrcte fluid
which they have the power Of eiecting TO
protect Themselves in case Of attack"
The tutor wrote again TO thank the nat
need not trouble him further. as he had for
tunately observed the creature again more
closely under exactly similar circumstances.
and was able now to identify it himself as
the Vacca vuIgaris. or common COW.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-10-27
PADEPEWSK AND POKER.
The Great Pianist Does Not Play
tho Game ms He Plays
the Piano.

Chicagos foremost musician wa'
spcaliEg. "PadrrcwsM s a great
pianist but ne is also a great poker
paNrr-a fact that very few people
seem to he aware Of He's great
poker player thai Is, in the sense t'a'
he Is Immensely enthusiastic, tor h5
certainly has no great luck a. TIL
game. though he calls it the best sport
n the world and never misses u
chance to play, in spite OF the expert
,ncc which must have taught him ~
this time that he almost invariably
loses.
"l'vc played At the same table with
him just once. but never shall forget
hat evening \ kcnwnnd millior'
airc mad given musicale n his home,
and padCrowSki had presided al tho
piano for something like an hour We
were all of us wondering what he ha /
been paid. remember Now the hoit
Is an enthusiast In the great Amer
lean game and somehow Paderewsti
heard this Wherefore he proposed n
game. and when he was told that
American gentlemen never play To-
money with their guests, he was 50
kccnly cut up. as well as so
insistcnt. that in the end table
was formed, and somewhere along
about ono O'Clock we began play. We
stopped about dayhreak, with Padcr-
cwsk some $1,000 TO the bad
But then 1t was cheap game ior
The musician. as our host told ne
later that he had received $4,000 Tor
playing the piano"
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-10-27
THE SECRET OF YOUTH.

De Soto looked for the secret OF
giving waters, which he was sure he
would find in the New World Al
chemists and saCcs thousands of
thcmD, have spent their lives iii quest
for it, nut 1t is only found by those
happy people who can digest and as.
simulate the right food which keeps
tie physical body perfect that peace
and comfort are the sure results.
4 remarkable man of "a says:
"For many long years suffered more
or less with chronic costiveness and
painful indigestion. This condition
made life a great burden to me, as
you may well imagine,
Two years ago | began TO use
Grape.Nuts as food, and am thankful
that | did. 1t has been blessing 10
me in every way. first noticed that
It had restored my digestion. This
was n great gain but was nothing to
compare In importance with the fact
that in a short time my bowels were
restored to free and normal action.
THE cure seemed TO be complete;
for two years have had mono OF the
old trouble. use the Grape.Nuts food
every morning for breakfast and fire.
quently eat nothing else. The use has
made noe comfortable and happy. and
although I will be % years old next
fall, have become strong and sup
pie again. erect in figure and can walk
with anybody and enjoy IT," Name
given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek.
Mich. There's a reason
Read the little book, "The Road to
MELVILLE" In every pkg.