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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
ON FIRE MATTERS
Commissioners ard Captains Held
Sqes.~q Friday Night.
FIFTH WARD BOYS IN LUCK
May Get Complete Equipment From
Three Men in Ward-Alarm Bell
to be Made Louder.

A meeting of the fire board was
held Friday evening for the purpose
of discussing important business in
connection with the department. the
chief of which was the location Of
several new hose houses and the erec-
ton Of the buildings. 1t has been re-
ported that the fifth ward fremen
will secure a suitable lot, a commo-
dious reel house aud an u~p-to-date,
rubber tired reel through the geDer-
tsity of three business men OF that
ward, but this matter has not yet
been officially brought to the notice
of the board. and the members could
not therefore speak OF it with any de-
gree of certainty.
The installation of a fire alarm sys-
tenn was also under discussion, but
the lack of funds will prevent any
definite action in this matter for some
time.
Members of the fifth ward company
declare that they are unable TO hear
alarms sounded by the fire bell in the
city hall, and asked that something be
done. 1t was suggested by Captain
Matthews that the clapper in the big
bell be heightened, in order to in
crease the volume and penetration of
the sound, and this was agreed anon.
It is claimed that the sound from the
bell ought to be heard for a distance
of two miles, and it is believed the
repairs will remedy the defect.
y thorough inspection of the fire
plugs, hose houses and all their APP
paratus will shortly be made, and
everything will be placed in the best
possible shape. The members OF the
board expressed themselves as entirely
satisfied with the manner in which
their plans are being worked out, and
state hat all the fire companies are
doing good work when called upon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
EDITORS HAVE A BOUT.
Winchester Men Swat Each Other
in Lively Style.

This morning about 8 O'Clock, r
K. Byrd. editor of the Winchester
Star, rushed into. the News-Item
Office and demanded the name of the
author of the article in Yesterdays
issue regarding an article that had
appeared in the Star paper on MAY
3lst. Mr.. Norton told him the Auti-
Saloon league was responsible for it
and referred him to that organization.
Byrd then informed the editor of the
News-Item that if he allowed any
more articles to go in his paper be
would give him a G-D-good lick.
ing. Mr.. Norton told Byrd he did
not believe he could do it, whersupon
they proceeded to try their powers as
pu0ilists, with the result that both
soon looked like the badly-used-up cat
that squinted out of one eye and ask
ed. did you see me do him up?''
The article referred to was published
as a paid article by the Anti-Saloon
league, but by an oversight of one of
the employees the usual line %announc-
ing that fact was left out. We are in
the newspaper business to make a liy-
ing and we propose to accept and
publish articles thai may be brought
to us by responsible parties for COM
pensation, whether they suit r.. E.
Byrd or not. If any article contains
statements not true, then Bird or
anyone else can obtain redress from
the source of the article, the name of
the author of which will always be
forthcoming. Saturdays News.Item.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09

jority, it is said, can declare that it
is the sense Of the senate that Senator
Smoot be excluded and under the
form of the resolution proceed to un-
seat by that method.
Chairman Burrows, who will draft
the report. is Of the opinion, as is
also Senator Dubois, who has directed
the fight against the Utah senator.
that the senate can decide for itself
the procedure, and that if a majoritv
says to exclude instead Of expel that
will be the method pursued. The re-
port under the instructions of the
committee will be ready to be offered
TO the senate on next Friday. Chair
MAJ Burrows and Senator Dubois ex-
press themselves as confident that q
vote will be held at the present SEES.
sion.
During the last week petitions have
been sent to senators from nearly
every state and territory protesting
against Smoot being retained as a
member OF the senate. The signers
were women and men from nearly
every state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
CONGRESSMAN A SUICIDE.
ROBERT ADAMS KILLED HIMSELF
IN WASHINGTON FRIDAY.
Loss Of HIS Money and Inability 40
Meet bis obligations Causes Him
to shoot Himself.

Representative BERTHE" Adams, of
Philadelphia, clubman, one time min
lister to Brazil. chairman of the COM
mittee on foreign affairs and n Of
the leading society men of Washing.
ton, committed suicide Friday MORN
ing By shooting himself in his cham
bers at the Metropolitan club. That
the act was carefully premeditated be-
came evident when as soon as MI.
Adams death was announced in the
house Speaker Cannon read a pathetic
note, written by Mr.. Adams, in
which he frankly confessed that he
was about to kill himself because !.of
his financial ruin, and asking that
none of the formalities usually shown
deceased members of the house be OBJ
served in his case.
He died at the Emergency hospita
at II 80 o'clock. Mr.. Adams was dis
covered in a.dying condition in his
apartments at the Metropolitan club
chambers shortly after 8 o'clock. He
was sitting in a chair, a bullet wound
in his mouth and a pistol lying near
him made it clear that he had at
tempted to Kill himself.
Circumstances indicate clearly that
Mr.. Adams planned and executed his
death with the supremest elaboration
"a deliberation that was surprising
to those who were most intimate with
Mr.. Adams, who was regarded as
mild-msnnered and easy-going.
' He seems toihaye made. every effort
TO satisfactorily arrange his affairs
md. failing, adopted what he eonsid
cred the only alternative. He was of
a sensitive nature, took personal
things seriously and those who knew
him best seem to think that he would
have regarded failure to meet his
obligations as dishonor.
Madras linen is the best writing
paper in Martinsburg. Put up in one
pound packages at 81 cents; envelopes
to match - cents pack.
W. f. Hoffheips & Go.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
TWO MEET AWFUL DEATH
Thomas and Morgan Breeder 8 own
to Pieces at Quarry,
COX OF DYNAMITE ExPl0DES
Brothers Were Preparing a Blast
When Accident occured-one
Laeves Wife and Children

AS the result of the explosion OF a
quarries of the Standard Lime and
Stone Co., shortly after 8 O'Clock this
morning, Thomas Breeder and Morgan
Breeder, trothers and quarrymen at
sthe works, were instantly killed, being
mutilated almost beyond semblance OF
human beings.
The tragedy occurred while the men
were preparing tn do some blasting on
surface rock with what are Known as
pasters." The men had carried a
small box of dynamite to the scene of
their proposed operations. and plac-
ing the box on the ground, n of the
men took q stick or two of the deadly
explosive in his hands. while the other
prepared the fuse. In the preparation
of the latter it is customary to use
what are known as "caps." which
serve to explode the dynamite when
the fire from the fuse reaches them.
Just what caused the tragedy will
never be known. but the theory is that
the mar who was preparing the fuse
pressed the caps too hard in his hands.
exploding them. The cap then ex-
gp1odea the dynamite in close prox-
8naity, and this in turn exploded the
larger quantity in the box.
The crash was terrific, and the I'M
fortunate workman were hurled into
the air, falling a considerable dis
,tGuce from the scene of the explosion.
MheE bodies were torn almost to
pieces. and they were dead before the
sound of the explosion reached the
ears of the other workmen near by.
The remains were gathered up and
removed to the Wilen undertaking es-
tsb1jshment, where they were ar
ranged and prepared for turial. The
sight WIS a ~sickening one, and at
srSotsd the morbidlv curious to the
scene.
Both men recently came here from
Shenandoah City. Va, and one of the
uen-Thomas-was married, leaving
a widow and three children. The lat
Ter had formerly been employed at
the quarry, aud was regarded as a
safe and reliable quarrymeu. The
men were aged about IS and 3S years.
The remains will be sent TO their
former home at Shenandoah Citv on
Saturday afternoon, and tie funeral
services will be held there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
KILLED IN A WRECK.
BRAKEMAN HAMMEBsos ED
IN FREIGHT smAsH-UP.
Two Cumberland valley Trains Come
Together Near Chambersburg
Another Fatally Injured.

An open switch caused a disastrous
wreck in the Cumberland Valley ward
in Ohambersburg, Monday, one man
being killed outright and another
fatally injured. The dead trainman
is Edgar X Hammerson, tlagman, of
Riverton, Pa. Philip Crawford,
brakeman, of Harrisburg. was fatally
injured.
Both Of the men were in the ca
boose. Hammerson was instantly
killed and his body was found in tbs
w~reckage. Crawford was standing on
the front platform of the cabocSe and
saved from meeting the same fate as
Hammerson.
one freight had pulled on a siding
in the east end of the yard and the
crew was waiting orders. The switch
had been left open and when freight
No. PSI came along it ran in on the
siding, crashing into the caboose of
the train ahead. The engineman and
fireman of the rear train. when they
saw the danger, jumped and saved
themselves. The caboose was demoi-
ished. Hammerson, the unfortunate
lagman, was crushed to death. Craw-
ford was caught between the caboose
and the car ahead having a leg broken
and sustaining internal injuries. He
was removed 10 the hospital, but there
is little hope of his recovery.
Both of the men are 20 years old
and single. Six cars ahead of the ca
boose we're derailed and some Of them
badly damaged. The track was torn
up and traffic blocked until the wreck
age could be removed. The engine of
this rear freight was damaged. The
wreck caught fire and the Chambers
burg fire department was called out to
fight the flames.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
PAPERS FILED TODAY.
BERK ELEY LIN EsToNE 90. n
OVER ER QUAsRfEs.
Charter OF New Company Received
From charlottesville Price
Paid Was @I4O,0OO.

Another big limestone deal was con-
summated in this city this morning,
when the papers in the sale of the
Bessemer quarr1es to the Berkeley
Limestone Co. were filed with Couu-
ty Clerk Bender at the court house,
transferring to the new company all
the holdings of William B. Neal and
A. H. Neal, Fwho have conducted the
business under the firm name of Neal
Bros. The price named in the trans
action is $40. 900, which covers the
purchase of everything belonging to
the Bessemer people.
The Berkeley Limestone Co. organ
lied by the election OF the following
officers:
President Charles Warner, of vii
mington, Del.
ice-President-M. j. Warner. of
New York.
Secretary and Superintendent-S
W. Shoop. of New castle. Pa.
Treasurer-Alfred D. Warner, of
Wilmington.
The incorporators are Charles War
ner. Alfred d. Warner. NJ. ]. Warner,
Fred A. Wright and II. II. Emmert,
of Martinsburg. and the charter au-
thorizes a capital of 800, 600. 1t is
said that the people back of the deal
have almost unlimited capital, and
that they will develop the Bessemer
quarries to their fullest capacity.
All the details of the transfer were
completed this morning, and the new
superintendent, Mr.. Shoop, is now in
charge at the big quarries. This plant
has always been regarded as being
among the richest in this section. and
as the new proprietors are practical
and experienced men in their line.
they will undoubtedly develop the
business into a big paying PROPOSE
ton,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09

Nervous
WORKOUT

If you are in this condition,
your nerve force is weak-the
power is giving out, the or
gans of your body have
Slowed up" and do their work
imperfectly. This failure to
do the work required, clogs
the system and brings distress
and disease. When the nerves
are weak the heart is unable
to force the life-giving blood
through your veins; the stom-
ach fails to digest food; the
kidneys lack power to filter
impurities from the blood, and
the poisonous waste remains in
the system to breed disease.
Nerve energy must be restored.
DR.. Miles Nervine will do it,
because it strengthens the
nerves; it is a nerve medicine
and tonic, that rebuilds the
entire nervous system.
; "Several years ago I was all broken
down. l was nervous, WORKOUT, could
not sleep. and was in constant, pain.
doctor said he could do nothing for
me. l began taking DR.. Miles
Nervine, and used altogether eight
bottles, and I became strong and
healthy, n now weigh ITO pounds"
ii. c. CUNNINGHAM,
1oS Ellsworth Ave., Allegheny, Pa.
Or. Miles Nervine Is sold by your
druggist, who will guarantee that the
first bottle will benefit. II Ii falls, he
will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
IMMIGRANTS FOR SOUTH.
ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED IN
NEW YORK ON MONDAY
every sad

est NIrgimia Represented BY Dir. MA
Robinson, OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PLAN Discussed.
The Southern States Immigration
commission, which includes represen-
tstlyes appointed by the governors of
seven Southern states, met and organ
lied in New York on Monday. The
purpose of the commission is to pro-
mote immigration in the south. The
states were represented as follows:
Georgia-David Robinson.
Alabama-P. p. Hunter.
Louisiana-Charles SCHUYLER.
Virginia-C. +. Miller.
West Virginia-Max Robinson.
North OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Helper.
Maryland-J. G, Schon1arber.
The committee on organization re-
ported a tentative plan, which pro.
vided that the commission be COM
posed of three delegates from each of
the Southern states, to be appointed
by the governors, and that the execu-
tive board consist of Is members. 1t
proposed also that the representatives
of transportation, commercial, indus.
trial, mercantile and agricultural or
CARNATIONS, as we'll as immigration and
colonization associations, shall be
eligible to membership. The plan
provided further for the establishment
of a permanent bureau in New York
city, with a resident chairman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
rs EXPERT STONE MAN.
Superintendent Shoop Has Put in
Some Big Plants.

Superintendent S. W. Shoop, who
will have active charge of the old
Bessemer quarries. now owned by the
Berkeley Limestone Co., Of which he
is a stakeholder. is said TO be one of
the most expert lime men in the
country. His home is Mt Altoona. Pa.
instead of Newcastle, as stated, and
he recently Installed an immense lime
plant at Newcastle, and also installed
the big lime and stone plant at Mill
vile, in Jefferson county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
MR.. EIcHELBERGER TO WED
His Engagement to a Brunswick
Lady is Announced.

Mr.. Hezekiah Boteler, of Bruins
wick, has announced the engagement
of his sister. Mrs. jamie Boteler
Twigg, to Mr.. Odin Porter Eichelber-
ger. The marriage will take place at
Brunswick the latter part of June.
Mrs. Twigg is the daughter OF the
late Robert H. and Margaret Marshall
Boteler, and her home in the midst of
the far-famed Maryland tract, has
long been famous for its hospitality.
Mr.. Eichelberger was a former resi-
dent of Martinsburg, and is chief clerk
for the transportation department of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at
Brunswick.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
VOTE IS AGAINST SM0OT.
SENATE COMMITTEE WILL RECON
MEND HIS M PULsIoN.
VIII Ask the enate TO Declare seat
of the Mormon Apostle vacant
Vote This session.

That Reed Smoot is not entitled TO
a seat in the United States senate as
a senator from Utah was the decision
of the senate committee on privileges
and elections, declared at Washington
on Friday by a vote of Z to 5.
The effect of the resolution adopted
will be to place squarely before the
senate the question whether Senator
Smoot shall continue in his seat, and
it will leave to that body the decision
as to the method of procedure. A ma
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
Paid.
Marlowe. W. Va, June 2. 1906

Marlowe. W. Va, June 2. 1906.
Mr.. Harry S. Thompson,
Insurance Agent.
Martinsburg, W. Va.
My Dear Sir-I beg to acknowledge
receipt of draft in full payment of the
loss on my house which was burned
about ten days ago.
Kindly accept my thanks for your
prompt. attention and most satisfao-
tory settlement. | am,
Yours very respectfully,
lt-w-and-h. W. H. Reid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
MR.. j. w. ROBERTS DEAD.
Former Resident Expired at His
Home in Cumberland.

Mr.. J. W. Roberts, jr., . former
resident of this city. and who was for
several years a lineman on the Balti-
more and Ohio. died at his home in
Cumberland Monday morning at 2
O'Clock. aged 81 years. He is survived
by his father. who resides at Cum
IRELAND, and the following sisters
Mrs. Cora Darlington. Mrs. Bessie
Gregory and Miss Lena Roberts, all
of M%artinsburg. The remains will
be brought to Martinsburg Tuesday
morning on No. s ana the remains
will be inferred in Green Hill Gem
etery at an hour to be announced
later.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
ANOTHER ORDER.
Rural Patrons Will Be Allowed to
Furnish Mail Boxes.

Patrons Of rural free delivery routes
will, hereafter, be allowed to provide
any boxes which they desire for their
mail instead of the patented boxes
heretofore required by the postoffie
department. An amendment Il this
effect was adopted by the senate, while
considering the rostofioe appropria-
tion bill, which was passed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
PROSPECT OF WAR.
France Makes Imperative Demand
on Sultan of Morocco.

Paris, June 5.-The French govern
ment has sent the warship Tangreer
with an imperative demand TO the
Moroccan government for reparation
for the murder Of French citizens in
Morocco.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
BUSTED" AGAIN
Two More Bad Breaks in the Water
Mains.

a bad break in the water main on
East King street Saturday evening
cut off the water in that section for
several hours, aud another break on
South Raleigh street Sunday did the
same thing for the people on that
street. At the present ate the city
will spend more money in repairing
the old pipes this year than the spec
ial levy would have amounted to.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
DIR. MILLER WEEDS.

Martrns0urg Physician Married in
Washington.
A telegram received here announces
tEe marriage at Washington, ID. C.,
Friday of DR.. Robert W. Miller, son
of the late Robert w. Miller, of Fred
erick county, and Miss Grace Nc
Craney, a pretty Canadian girl. Rev.
John ID. Lamothe otficiated. The
eWeddinq reveals quite a pretty TO-
clEnee. DR.. Miller having met his
1rid3 while both were working in a
New York hospital where Miss Nc
Craney was head nurse. The couple
will reside in Martinsburg.
DIR. Miller recently removed to
Msrtinsburg to practice his profession,
being a specialist in diseases of the
eye, ear, nose and throat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09
FIRE AT WOODEN MILL.

Slight Blaze distinguished BY the
Employees This Morning.
A slight fire in the picking room at
the Crawford.Woolen mill this, morn
ing created some excitement but aid
little damage. The blaze was extin-
guished by the employees without
trouble. Clarence Gage. an employe
of the department where the fire oc-
Cured, was slightly burned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-09

Madras linen is the best writing
paper in Martinsburg. Put up in one
pound packages at So cents; envelopes
to match - cents pack.
W. f. Hoffheips & Go.
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-04
Placing the Responsibility.

The lute Bishop Merrill a man of high attainments, and regarded Ss the "John Marshall" of his denomination had been trained as preacher in the somewhat severe school of pioneer Methodism, and in conducting public worship he preferred the simplicity or the primitive days.
 At one time he was unexpectedly called upon to preach in suburb or one of the large cities, and consented.
 He arrived rather late on the ap- pointed Sunday morning, and went at once to the pulpit, without having haG an opportunity to confer with the lead- CT of the choir relative to the musical part of the service. The choir leader, in honor of the bishops presence, had arranged an elaborate program Un-- aware of this, the bishop promptly rose, announced q hymn, and read IE through.
 The leader of the choir, however. was not to be baked. The Organist- instead of playing the tune appropri- ate to the hymn, played voluntary" as usual. It was followed by ''selec- tion," rendered by the choir, and then soprano solo. | The bishop, who had sat down when the voluntary began, waited until there was q lull in the performance. Then he rose, and without waiting for the singing of the hymn he had announced, began.
 "I wish to say to the congregation" he sah that I had no part in arrangss- ing these opening exercises" 4
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-04
An Original C,anfats.

There had never been any special tal. ent for munic in the Ransom family un- til the arrival of Jimmy Ransom. At the age of 8 he was considered musi- cal prodigy, and at 10 there was talk of Jimmy's being sent away to study with view to becoming professional musician. -
 It was hoped that Mr. Franklin Ram. som, bachelor uncle with consider able money, would provide a good part of the sum needed for Jimmy's study years. At first the old gentleman was apathetic, but after two days yisit from Jimmy he expressed himself as. "won Over." rs
 T tell yOu," he said to half doxeu eager relatives, when I saw and 'hearia that little chap out in my old shed try- ing 10 play Hail, Columbia on a mess: of old tomato cans with an iron spoon. 1 sad to myself, He's got 1t in him. Jimmy has, and I'm ready to lend a hand to fetch it out'" t
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-04
An 1mpre.sio.i.t's Luck.

He was an artist of the impression. istic school.
 Being rather shaky in drawing, he made up for his lack of technic by spreading the color recklessly and counting on distance to lend enchant- ment to the view.
 And at the exhibition he hung one of his most reckless performances.
 Then he took a friend to see 1t.
 "Well," remarked the friend, after gazing at 1t for few minutes, "I don't want to fiatter you, old man, but that is the best thing you have done for many day. That Is a picture worthy the name, I congratulate you"
 The artist looked again at the pic. ture, much pleased with the criticism and turned red. The hanging commit. tee had placed it on the wall upside down.
 But he made no objection. The orig mai price mark had been $19. An hour later it sold for $61.
Holbrook argus., 1906-08-04
Complying with The Requirements.


 The man with the steamer cap and bronzed face wrote his name in the hotel register.
 ''I'd like room tonight and break fast in the morning." he said. Guests without baggage are expected usually to pay in advance" hinted the clerk.
 "Well," said the traveller, hesitating a moment, "most of my baggage has gone out to my home in the suburbs, but l have one piece down at the station. I'll go and get it."
 He went away and returned half an hour later with an oblong wooden box under his arm.
 Here it is," he said, depositing the box on the clerks desk. The clerk looked through the slats that were nailed on one side of it, and his hair rose on end.
 "Wh-what is it?" he gasped. Its a particularly rare specimen of rattlesnakc," answered the stranger. ''Take good care of it. It's valuable. You may show me up to my room now, if you please"