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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
TRADE CONDITIONS.
II. g. Dun & Co.'s weei.is Basiness
Report.

NEW YORK, Nov % T. G. DUN II
Co.'S weekly review OF trade says
Fundamental conditions are nnchang
ed, although higher temperature at
many points again checked retail sales
Of heavy weight wearing apparel and
other sedSonable merchandise Labor
conditions In the building trades have
not improved. aud another serious
struggle may occur. which would be
most unfortunate Ia view Of the large
operations under way and contemplate
ed Otherwise The situation Is satIsfac-
tory and the outlook bright with mer-
camille collections steadily improving
Holiday trade gathers impetus as the
season advances Comparisons with
last years figures continue favorable
Wheat declined on heavy receipts ami
reports Of spiendid winter wheat con-
difions. leading Industrial undertake
ings report little idle machinery. and
there is less complaint regarding ear
shortage. railway earnings thus far
available for November exceeding last
years by GA per cent. Foreign COM
merce ut this port for the last week
showed loss OF S1,0S0,032 In exports
ana d gain Of $53.l77 In imports a.
compared With the same week last.
year
Money returned to more normal rates,
but Is still firm, while professional
manipulation was again conspicuous In
securities, carrying prices close TO the
highest point on record. Bank ex-
changes at New York were 1873 per
cent larger than in five days last year.
while at other leading cities THE gain
averaged 2S-5 per cent.
Commercial failures for the week In
the United States were 22S against
$40 last week. 1888 the preceding week
and 205 the corresponding week last
vpar
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

WASHINGTON, Noy. 2S.-The case
of William NJ. Estes versus Richard L.
Timmons on appeal from the supreme
court of the territory of Oklahoma was
decided by the supreme court of the
United States favorably to Timmons.
This was contest over the ownership
of quarter section of land in Potta-
watomie county. Okla, formerly in
cluded in the Sac and Fox Indian reser-
walton. Estes contested Timmons' own
ership on the ground that he was a
sooner" when the reservation was
opened in 1881, but the Oklahoma court
refused to sustain this contention and
was upheld by this decision,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

Lord Rosebery's Reputation Cause.
Split I'm Liberal Ranks.

LONDON, Nov. 2S.--I.ord Rosehery's
emphatic Reputation In his speech at
Bodmin, Cornwall, OF the home rule
policy OF Sir Henry Campbell Banner
man, leader Of the Liberal party. as
outlined by that statesman when
speaking &C Stirling, Scotland, which
seems to have widened the breach in
the party at the moment when n disco
luton of parliament Is threatened ow-
ing to the split in the Unionist party
over the fiscal question, is the latest
sensation i'm the political circles Of the
United Kingdom
Sir Edward Grey in a speech here
said he favored giving Ireland the
widest possible scope for the develop
ment of her local institutions. He de-
clared, however, that he distinctly re-
pudiated the idea Of home rule for Ire
land as part Of the Liberal policy.
In his speech ut Stirling Sir Henry
Campbell- Zimmerman said that the on
~ way to heal the difficulties of the
Irish government and to make Ireland
strong instead OF weak was to give the
Irish people the management of their
own domestic affairs He added that
opinions regarding Ireland In this re-
spect were becoming stronger.
Lord Rosebery In his speech at Bod
min said he objected TO raising the ban
ner of home rule not only for high con-
stitutional reasons, but also because of
his desire for the welfare OF the Irish
Deonle
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

BOSTON, Nov. 2S.--The condition of
Captain Daniel j. Hurley OF the Har-
ward eleven Is SO serious that priest
of the immaculate Conception church
was called in to give him the sacra-
ments Of the church preparatory TO OPP
Grating upon him for the removal Of
the blood eliot on the brain. Afterward
il was decided 70 postpone the opera
ton for a day or two. Hurley's con-
ditiop is now said to be worse than at
any time since he was taken 10 the
hospital. Ills mind wanders a great
deal. and during these spells he calls
on his men and orders them through
the plays.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

SON OF Chfcawo northumberland sac
cumbed 10 Self indicted shot.

CHICAGO, Nov. IS Marshall Field,
Jr.. died at o'clock last night at
Mercy hospital.
Mr.. Field, who was the only SON of
Marshall Field. the multimillionaire of
this city, was accidentally shot on the
afternoon Of Wednesday, Nov. 81. He
was examining a new revolver which
he had purchased, when 1t was dis
charged, the bullet striking him in the
right side, perforating the liver and
spleen and injuring the spinal cord.
He was hurried TO Mercy hospital,
where an operation was at once per
formed and the bullet removed. The
physicians from the first entertained
but slight hopes Of ultimate recovery,
although the patient for two days SEEM
ed to hold him own. Yesterday de-
cided change for the worse took place,
and Mr.. Field grew rapidly weaker I'M
til his death.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

WASHINGTON, Nov, Is. - Com
mander William f. Fullam, U. S. n.
who has been ordered to the command
of the Glacier. which, with the Golfers
Brutus and Caesar, is TO tow the float
ing steel dry dock Dewey from Solo
mons island to the Philippines, has
been detached at his own request. The
department viii announce in few
days the officer who win be Entrusted
with this important and difficult task
There is lack of officers who are fitted
and willing to take on themselves this
responsibility.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

LINCOLN. Mass, Nov. 2S.-After a
day spent by wrecking crews in clear
ing away the remaining traces of the
disaster at Bakers Bridge station, ON
the Fitchburg division of the Boston
and Maine railroad, and an investiga-
ton by the railroad officials, state au-
tborities and the newspapers it was
practically settled that sixteen persons
lost their lives, twelve were seriously
the result of the rear end collision be
tween the Montreal express and the
Marlboro branch local train.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

LONDON, Nov. 2S.--"We are now
fully assured that Great Britain will
have representative military and naval
contingents at jamestown in 1907"
said Harry st. George Tucker, presi-
dent Of the jamestown (ya.) Exhibition
company. ''The British government,
through Foreign Secretary Lansdowne,
the admiralty and the war office, has
given me most cordial welcome and
has promised to assist in every way
toward the success of the exposition"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
NINE KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
Keystone Powder Works BIew IN,
Wrcel<ing Plant.

EMPORIUM, Pa, Nov. Is. An ex-
plosion in the mixing house and IN one
of the packing houses at the keystone
Powder works destroyed the entire
works, killed nine men and injured FIVE
others severely, one probably fatally.
The dead are James Joyce, John But
Ter. James Campbell, John Hamilton,
Thomas Weloh. James Murphy, Frank
Harrington. John Bessie and William
Sprung The body of Sprung was the
only one of the dead recovered. The
top OF his head and one leg were blown
off. Searchers are picking up the other
bodies in small pieces.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
Nine students Dismissed.

LEXINGTON, Va, Nov. 2S.--Nine ca
diets have been dismissed from the Vir-
ginia Military institute for insubordina-
ton. The specific charge was willful
absence from inspection Saturday aft
ernoon for the purpose of forcing their
dismissal. These nine were of the
oath bound thirteen" who persistently
refused to apologize for alleged ia
subordinate conduct in making a com
munication complaining Of fare at the
mess hall, accompanied by threat to
leave the school
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
W. S. LEIB DISMISSED
President Removes Assistant
Federal Treasurer.
VIOLATED CIVIL SERVICE Law.
After Personal Tafi< with ESm
Roos~veit Issued order AGAINST
Philadelphia oaioiaI who HAD
Disobexcd Orders.

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS The prcsi-
dent has removed from Office William
$. Leib. assistant treasurer of tine
United States at Philadelphia, on the
ground OF persistent violations of ths
civil service law a hearing on the
Leib case was given before the presi-
dent, the case having been pending for
several months. Mr.. Ieib appeared
before the president in person, but In
was unable TO make a satisfactory de.
Tense, and the president decided ON his
dismissal.
In dismlssing MIR Leib the president
addressed to him a long letter revlcw
ing the charges and concluding as fol-
lows:
1T was your duty so to conduct your
office that no possible criticism could
come upon YOU Instead of so conduct
ing Il you have continued exactly the
methods that previously obtained, your
sister, for Instance. having been again
temporarily appointed last August an
money counter. and notwithstanding
the fact that this Is a permanent posi-
ton aud that there were two eligibIeH
on the register when you were notified
that the appointment must be made
from these eligibles you In some man
ncr secured their destinations and
thereupon on Sept. n again tempora-
rily appointed your sister. and she IL In
office at this time, so far ms the records
of the civil service commission show.
Under these circumstances of per-
slstence In wrongdoing on your part IL
seems TO me that there ls no alternative
but to remove You from office. You are
accordingly hereby removed from the
position of assistant treasurer OF tho
United States
Mr.. Leib was appointed assistant
treasurer OF the United States on
March .. 1902. He makes his home In
Pottsville He Is said 20 be the head Of
the Schuylkil county political machine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

BOSTON, Nov. 2s.At the suit case
trial here Mrs. Catherine Geary took
the stand to identify the victim of the
tragedy as her daughter, Susanna Ag-
mes Geary. Other witnesses to testify
were Joseph Berkman and Meyer Ru.
bin, pawnbrokers, who sold the suit
cases TO Lewis w. Crawford, and Tim
othy j. Howard. a cabman, who testi-
fed to having driven Crawford and
Howard to the Chelsea ferry on the
night OF Sept. 10. when the suit cases
aud contents were thrown into the har.
Dor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
oIcott wan Mithdtn,,.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2S.--Aftcr com
ferences with President Roosevelt and
Secretary Root, Representative J. Van
vechten Olcott candidate for the pres.
ldency Of the New York county COM
mittee. announced to his personal
friends that he will withdraw from the
contest. Ii is said that the assurance
Of Mr.. Parsons election and the fact
that be Is IN every way fit for the place
determined Mr. Olcott to retire. AS he
put it. he does not purpose TO be placed
III the position Of an obstructionlst.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
RooseveI,.s Ala EnIIsted.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.--President
Roosevelt was urged TO use his infiu.
ence to induce the powers signatory
to the Geneva convention TO support
the efforts of the Society For the Pro
motion of Kindness to Animals and to
direct the secretary Of state to ascer.
tain what active efforts in that direc-
ton may be taken by this country. The
request was presented to the president
by Rev. II. Lawrence of England and
Mrs. Robert Kermode of Tasmania.
Australia, who are in America to enlist
the influence of this government in
their efforts on behalf of dumb ami
mails generally, but especially in war.
time. The president expressed his full
sympathy with their efforts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

HAMILTON, n. r., Nov. 2S.-Presi-
dent Merrill of Colgate university,
speaking of the meeting of college pres
idents to discuss football urged by
Chancellor MacCracken of New York
university, said, while football as
played at our own college is largely
free from the objections urged against
the game as played by the larger uni
yersities, / ana confident that If the
game should not be abolished its rules
should be greatly changed, and | should
be very glad to see such meeting as
Chancellor MacCraeken. suggests held"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
neIa paushler,. noay zoe Years.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Nov. 2S. Fol-
lowing the death Of Mrs Iiore Thomp-
son, On aged and eccentric woman, a
search OF her cottage on Boyle Heights
disclosed in a storeroom covered with
rubbish Theoretically sealed box con.
tanning the corpse Of her daughter, who
died twenty-seven years ago. The body
Of the young woman had been dismem-
bered. When the box was opened a
disinterment certificate, signed #. X.
Boutelle, undertaken, Amherst, Mass,
Nov. Z, 1881 was found. The body
had been shipped from the east.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
Island \. ssnking In the Sen.

NEW YORK. Nov ~. The unusual
phenomenon OF TN inhabited island
sinking into the sea, with It's buildings
topping over into the water, was con-
tinued at Barren island. Ia Jamaica
bay The tide bas cmt another piece or
land off the end Of the island, and part
Of another building fioated out toward
the Atlantic ocean. On Saturday two
buildings and the land they stood upon
slid into this tide, and on sunday about
1000 more square feet OF land crum-
bled away before tile action OF the wa
tiers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
SAMSON ONLY FAvoRITE.
Edict First In Feature and Tom CO.
gnn Got Sterplr~hase.

WASHINGTON, NoY =. samson
was the only favorite 20 win at Ben
nings. Royal China although badly
away. gave the Zeigler maiden 4 hard
finish. Marjoram. Ingleside, Sidney
g. Love and Prctension, All favor
ties, took short ends of the purses.
Tom Cogan proved much the best in
the steeplechase. Summaries.
First Race. Zcala. first: Marjoram,
second; Toscan, third.
Second Race Samson. first; Royal
China, second; Water Course. third.
Third Race-Toln Cogan, first; Wool
gatherer, second: Seventh Ward, third.
Fourth Race Edict, first; Ingleside,
second; Sir Tristan, third.
Fifth Race Echodale, first: Hype-
rion, second; Sidney G. Love, third.
Sixth Race. Bobbie Kean first; Pc
Ter Paul, second: Dollar, third,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
Adams DernIcation xfS8.000.

SEATTLE, Wash. Nov. 3d. United
States Attorney Frye has served pa
pers on George Edward Adams in a
civil suit for the recovery Of $4,000, a
portion of the amount alleged 10 have
been embezzled from the assay office
BY the former cashier. The amount
Of the suit is based on the property and
cash Adams is known 70 possess. II
was said that the defalcation amounts
10 S1aa00O.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

CHRISTIANIA Norway, NOV. Is
Haakon took the oath here as sovereign
Of Norway, aud among the congratula-
tory dispatches from the heads Of other
nations was the following from King
Oscar Of Sweden. "In thanking your
majesty for the telegram announcing
your accession to the throne Of Norway
/ beg that you be persuaded that every
effort looking to good relations between
our two countries will be given a sym
pathetic reception on my part"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

NEW YORK, Nov. %. = A special
meeting of the New York Yacht club
was held to consider an offer made by
King Edward of a cup for an ocean
race to be sailed in 1907. The offer
was conveyed by Prince Louis of Bat
tenberg The race, although to be run
under the management of the New
York Yacht club, is TO be open to
yachts from all over the world.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

CLEVELAND, O., Nov. Is Mrs
Cassie Il. Chadwick has expressed the
desire 70 90 70 the witness stand again
in connection with the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings against her and has written a
letter to Referee Remington requesting
him to set date for reopenlng her
case. Mrs. Chadwick declares that she
facts concerning her financial dealings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

BOSTON, Nov. 2s.--The annual meet
ing of the Anti-imperialst league was
held in this city. President Moorheld
Storey IN his annual address said,
Government by might the world over
totters to its fan" He referred 10 the
war In the far east saying that by 1t
the superstition that yellow men are
inferior to white received its death
blow. Not only has Japan freed Asia
from the peril of Russian tyranny, 1t
has emancipated the Russians them
selves Continuing, he said: ''There
are those who would have us think that
the cause Of Philippine independence is
lost We do not believe it. We have
not lost our faith in our countrymen.
The independence of the Philippines Il
assured -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

) NEW YORK, Nov. 2S. According e
Hamln Garland, author, Edward Me
Dowell. the music composer, Is suffer
ing from profound nervous prostration
brought on by insomnia aud overwork
He has been i'll since last March, and
so slow has been his Improvement that
his physicians fear hc will never com
pose again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

NEW YORK, Nov. %. - Judge
Amend in the supreme court here after
listening to arguments and affidayits
for three hours granted orders to open
five ballot boxes and to have their con.
tents re-examined and recounted, as
William Il. Hearst had requested sew.
eral days ago. The ballot boxes will be
recounted by election officers under the
courts orders.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
POWERS LAND TROOPS.
Turkish Custom House at MytiIene
seixed After UItimatum.

LONDON, Nov 2s.--A dispatch from
Mytilene says that eight warships of
the combined fleet arrived there. and
Immediately Admiral Ritter Won Jedi
ma, who is in command, accompanied
by the Austrian consul, proceeded to
the Turkish government house and
handed an ultimatum 30 the governor.
Two hours later 500 sailors from the
warships landed and seized the Gus
toms and telegraph Offices,
Ii is reported from Vienna that the
Turkish government Mt Constantinople
has announced 10 the Austrian ambas-
sador that the sultan will accede to
the demands of the powers for reforms
in Macedonia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
KnheIlk Mcarr a Mua,

NEW YORK, Nov. Is. Jan Kubelik.
The vioIinist, is back to New York
again, passenger on the steamship
Amerika. Since Kubelik got his fingers
Insured for $4,000 or so the insurance
company all but insists that he keep
the precious digits In glass case. He
wore large fur muff instead of gloves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

FRANKLIN, n. H.. Nov. %. Isaac
\. BIodgett. formerly chief justice o.
the New Hampshire supreme court Is
dead at Ills home here. Judge BIod-
gett was born al Canaan March 6, 1888.
He was chief justice from 1898 70 1902
and for eighteen years before had been
an associate justice, A widow md
daughter survi-n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
Meriwe.h.r win CO on The stand.

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Noy. 2S.-ln the
trial by court martial of Midshipman
Minor Mcriwether on charges that EN-.
brace one of manslaughter in connec-
ton with the death of Midshlpman
James Il. Branch, Jr.. after a fist fight
between him and Midshipman Meri-
wether the most important develop
ments of the day We're the decision OF
counsel to put Midshipman Merlwether
on the stand IN his own defense and the
appearance of DR.. Il. w. Glazenbrook
of Washington in the role of adviser to
Meriwether's counsel. Most of the ties.
tlmony offered was by midshipmcn and
related to details of the fight and
events that led thereto. The defense
will close today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-It Is stat
ed positively that this government has
had no thought of undertaking to deal
with the Isle of Pines situation In the
event that the American residents there
attempt to install territorial officers and
displace the present Cuban officials.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
August ncrmont For treasures.

FRENCH LICK SPRINGS. Ind,
Nov. IS. Thomas Taggart. chairman
Of the Democratic national committed,
has appointed August Belmont of New
York treasurer of the committee. to
succeed George Foster Peabody. It IL
stated that Peabody resigned on ac-
count of sickness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

SANTO DOMINGO, Nov. 2s--At a
cabinet meeting here the minister Of
war resigned to become commander Of
the army. Governor Carlos Ginebra
was appointed minister Of war. Prior
TO the meeting President Morales in
formed his ministers that he desired
their designations and that he wanted
a new head for the army The minis
ters agreed to resign on condition that
new cabinet be formed with the ap-
proyal not only Of the president but Of
Vice President Caceres This condition
the president refused 10 grant, claim
ing that he had constitutional right
10 appoint his own cabinet
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
]. mer,can narlroaa builders In cana

SANTIAGO Chile. Nov. % - num-
her OF American business men, lleaded
by James stewart, arrived here TO pre-.
sent tenders for the building Of the
proposed railroad from africa, Chile. to
La Paz. Bolivia
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

NEW YORK. Noy, 2s.-I'hc commit
tee Of twenty-one formed by the Ma
tional Civic Federation 20 investigate
the comparative results Of private ana
municipal ownership and operation Of
gas, electric and Nyater phnts and
street railways met here August Bel.
mont, president OF the National Civic
Federation nrnsined
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

SAN FRANCISCO, Noy. 2s.-A Stop
by track upset calculations at Oakland
track. In the fourth race Buchanan
beat Byronerdale, the odds on favorlte.
In the fifth Laura f. NJ, at to /, de-
feated the fayorite.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

WASHINGTON, Nov. %. The SUI
preme court denied the appeal of Mrs
Mary Rogers of Bennington, vt, con.
victed Of numbering her husband. This
action permits her execution on Dec
s. as fixed by the governor Of Yer
mont.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02
.nutcher. w,Ier q As. nioter..

MADRID. NOV. Is War Minister
Weyler has left Madrid for Barcelonm
10 Investigate aud rcprcss the Satai0.
nian disorders These have assumed
serious proportions between the mill
tary separatist elements
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

CUXHAVEN, Germany, Nov. 2S.-A
great storm, accompanied by lightning
and hail, is raging In the North sea.
The regular English service is overdue,
and shipping from this port has been
entirely stopped. There has been great
damage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-02

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S samuel H..
Clemens Mark Twain and John Tenn.
pie Groves OF Georgia were guests Of
the president at luncheon here