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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
B. & 0. is HIT HARD.
ITS PROPERTY IN THIS STATE As.
sEssED AT $4,000 900.
Formerly Paid Taxes ON But SIS. 900, .00
of Property-Other Railroads
Increased In Proportion.

The state board of public works,
which, as stated in The World We'd
nesday, completed the assessment Of
the railroad property of the state for
taxation, the total amount beirg
Sl76, S35, COG, was not lenient with the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co. the
property of that corporation being
assessed a. $50, ooo, 900. formerly it
was assessed at s15, 900, 900.
The Chesapeake and Ohio is assessed
at SOS. 600, 600, and the Norfolk and
Western at 500. 900. 600. Both were
previously assessed between five and
six millions.
The board has yet TO take up the
assessments of the telegraph aud tele-
phone companies, express companies.
pipe lines aud car lines. The work
| will be completed in about a week
and will doubtless show the same pro-
portionate results as the railroad as
| sessments have.
The new assessment IN railroad
property is nearly 500 per cent. in
crease. In view of the fact that the
total real estate assessment of the
various counties has been increased
only about $50 per cent, it will be
seen that the railroad assessments
have been increased more largely than
almost any other kind of property in
the state. Yet the increase is not un-
fair, as is shown by the fact that the
| United States census bureau estimates
| the value of the railroad property in
| West Virginia at about $500, 900, GOO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
WRECKED TR|PLETT HOME
Outrage Perpetrated on Family in
Frederick County.
FURNITURE BROKEN TO BITS
Son of the Family Expelled From
School on Charge of Being Part
Negro, But Was. Reinstated.

The home of Richard Triplett, a
farmer in the western part of Frede-
rick county, was partially wrecked
Tuesday by miscreants. who ruined
the house and defaced and destroyed
the furniture and contents during the
owners absence. On lis return to
the house Mr.. Triplett found parts of
the porches had been tom away and
the windows smashed.
The broken fragments of chairs and
other pieces of furniture were scat.
tered about the lawn. The bottoms
had been ripped out of a sofa. and
tables were broken to bits. Ruin was
nearly complete in the interior of the
house. Table cloths and window
shades were slashed TO ribbons, aud
practically every garment belonging
to members Of the family. and eyen
bed clothes and shoes, hal been rum
ed. Bedrooms were entered, and
wardrobes and chests rified of cloth
ing, while china and glass ware were
shattered
Triplett is the father Of Stanley
Triplett, who was expelled from
school because he was alleged TO have
nergo blood in his veins. The boy
| was afterward reinstated by the school
trustees. physicians testifying that he
had no negro blood.
1t is believed the BOYS reiustate-
ment at school led to the outrage.
The authorizes are at work on the
case, but they have no c!ew to the
vandals.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
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State News =

Wheeling wants the knights q
Pythias home located in that city.
Claude II. Montague was shot al
Eastbank. by Constable Clendenning.
Wiley Hall. said to be the oldest
moonshiner in the state. died recently
in Raleigh county.
George @ Caplingar, a Confederate
veteran, residing neal Elkins is dead.
He was 90 years old.
Charles Childers. a street car con-
ductor. of Huntington was poisoned
from eating ice cream.
Thomas Reese, formerly a we'll
known Baltimore and Ohio brakeman,
died at bis home in Grafton.
William Kohr, a farmer, aged "a
and single, living near New Martins.
Vile committed suicide by taking car
bolic acid.
Sherman Maynard, a prominent
merchant of Wayne county was carved
to death by Andy Fry, his neighbor.
Fry has surrendered.
The body of John Bowman, aged 45
years, was found alongside the N. and
w. railroad tracks at Huntington
with the head cut off. a quart bottle
of whiskev was found in his clothes.
Henry Kressel, formerly secretary
of the Columbia Brewing Company,
at Williamson, was arrested and
placed in Jail at Huntington. charged
with %embezzling $1,000 from the
brewing company.
Frank, son of Tug Willis, met death
at Ward in a peculiar manner. The
young mar was employed in the
mines as n coal hustler, and while al
work was kicked by a mule anc
knocked onto the tracks and a shift o.
cars killed him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
CHAIRMAN coLsToN WRITES.
Replies to Proposition Made BY the
Local Republicans.

To Mr.. j. Ii. Lyeth, Chairman of
Republican City Executive Com
mittee
Dear Sir AS chairman of the dem
ocratic city executive COMMITTEE, /
have TO say, that l could not get our
committee together, until last night
to consider the paper submitted to
me by you, To secure the signatures of
the democratic candidates to a joint
agreement to refrain from buying
votes, at the coming municipal cleo
tion. Upon consideration of the
proposition our committee deemed it
utterly inadequate to meet the evil
which, it is proposed to eradicate
the pernicious practice mentioned,
which has been carried on for years.
1t merels binds the eandi dates not TO
engage in the business, but leaves
the executive committee of each party,
free to ply the trade. What they de-
sire, is an agreement that wilt bind
the party and not merely the nomi
nees.
Respectfully.
W. b. C~olston,
Chairman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
ODD FELLOWS MEET.
HELD SESSION IN MARTINsBURt
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Arranged Fer Big Meeting of the Tri
state League at Morgan's
Grove August 2.

Members of several lodges of Odd
Fellows. representing the Tri-State
League l. o. o. F., held a meeting in
Martinsburg Tuesday afternoon for
the purpose of arranging a big open
air meeting at Morgan's Grove on
August 2. Delegates were present
from Winchester. Middleway, Charles
Town, Shepherdstown, Williamsport
and other points. The meeting at the
grove will be addressed by Sovereign
Grand Secretary John Goodwin. OF
Baltimore. Grand Master s. p. Bell,
of Grantsville, W. Va, and other
we'll known speakers. MI. A. I.
Russler, of Martinsburg, is president
of the Tri State league, and Mr.. E.
I. L~irkIider, of Shepherdstown, is
secretary.
This league was organized a couple
OF months ago by a few Of the lodges of
odd Fellows or the purpose of promo.
ting a closer social and fraternal in
tercourse among tue Odd Fellows OF
this section of M aryland. Virginia
and West Virginia. 1t has steadily
grown in favor among the members OF
that order. until it now includes at
least half the local lodges in this Sec
ton. The meering at Morgan's grove
will be a big event. and it is aimed 70
make it a field day for members OF
this order in all the counties adjacent
to Jefferson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
DIR. FLIPPo DYING.
Well-known Clergyman in Critical
Condition at His Home.

Word has been received here Of the
critical illness Of DR.. o. II. Flippo,
of Wilmington. Del a brothei-in-law
OF DR.. J. B. S~nodgrass and Mrs. II.
S. Emmert, of this city. DR.. Flippo,
who is a prominent Baptist minister.
is we'll known in Martinsburg, his
wife having been a resident of the
city. He is not expected to recover. :
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
WILL BUILD BRANCH.
Baltimore e. Ohio to Shorten Lines
to Summer Resorts.

to Summer Resorts.
A few years ago the Baltimore and
Ohio began the construction OF q
branch line from Confluence to Krug,
or Kendall, as the railroad station il
known. The company has decided tc
build the remaining 20 miles of the
branch from Kendall to Oakland. on
the main line. Incidental to reaching
valuable coal lands along the upper
end of the Youghioghenv river, which
the branch follows. it will give q
short line to Oakland. Mountain Lake
Park and Deer Park. three important
summer resorts of the Baltimore and
Ohio. The respective distances to
Deer Park. Mountain Lake Park and
Oakland from Pittsburg are now 100,
202, and 204 miles by way OF Cumber-
land. Over the proposed new route
the respective distances are to be l29,
1876 and 1874 miles, by way of Con-
fiuence. These mountain haunts have
long been among the best known In
the east and are the summer homes OF
many people from Philadelphia, Bal
timore, Washington, Pittsburg. Wheel.
ing and other cities. With the short
line from Pittsbnrg to Deer Park and
the other resorts, they are certain to
take on a new interest, and by next
summer the Baltimore and Ohio will
likely make a special feature of these
high class summer home places for q
weak or mora recreation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26

Beautiful Shaft at the Grave of the
Late Judge Flick.

Superintendent Mcguire, of the
Thompson and Carroll Granite works,
West Laurel Hill, Philadelphia, is
here erecting a handsome monument
in memory of the late Judge Flick.
The weight of this monument is eight
tons. and the height 10 feet. The base.
5x5 feet. rests ON a concrete founda-
tion five feet square and five feet deep.
This solid book Of concrete weighs
five tons, and upon this rests the
monument, with the name Flick cut
thereon in large, round, raised letters.
The head marker rests on a solid
block of concrete of the same size and
three feet deep. Upon this marker is
cut in round, raised letters the full
name-W. III. Fl. Flick-with date of
birth and death. The four corner
markers are posts over three feet long
end incased in a conrete wall six
inches thick. The solid piece of gram
lite from which the two steps are cut
weighs 1, 800 pounds, is two feet wide
and four feet long and rests ON a con
crete foundation the same size and
three feet deep. From an observation
of the manner in which these founda-
ton are made the monument. mark
ers, steps and posts will remain in
position for many years to come. The
handsome carving on this monument
is a noticeable feature. 1t is a beauti-
full piece of work, well done. The
| granite came from Barre, Vt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
win Speak in Charles Town.

Rev. James Battle Avirett. of Cum.
berland. well and fayorahlv known az
the chaplain Of Ashby's noted Confed.
crate cavalry brigade during the wal
between the states will be the orator
on Memorial day in Charles Town,
Saturday. May 26.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
VIRGINIA CHASSIS MEETS.
SIXTY EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION
OPENS AT NIT. CRAWFORD.
Assembly Comprises Portion OF Virginia
and West virginia-Dr. Honheins
and Mr.. Rnaeh Present.


and West virginia-Dr. Hofheins
and Mr.. Ranch Present.
The sixty-eighth annual session OF
the Virginia Chassis of the Reformed
church convened Wednesday evening
in Trinity church, Mount Crawford,
Rev. b. X. Hay pastor. The opening
sermon was preached by the retiring
president, Rev. A. Theodore Wright.
After the sermon the election of Off
GERS for the ensuing year was held.
The first regular business session was
held Thursday morning. Rev. DIR. J.
A. H~offheins, of Martinsburg, is
stated clerk The meeting at Mt.
Crawford will ba attended BY about
40 ministerial and lay members, and
the session will extend over Sunday.
Elder E. ID. Rauch is the lay delegate
from Christ Reformed church.
The Virigna Chassis is composed OF
churches in Virginia and West Vir.
ginis. 1t embraces 16 charges, in
which there is an actual membership
of 3 5000 persons. Each charge is en-
titled to be REPRESENTED by one minis.
ter and one elder. In some of the
charges there are more than one
church. The figures given above COM
prise the actual commandments of the
churches.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
SNAP SHOTS.
Items of Interest Picked Up While
on the Jump.

Items OF Interest P1ckeu Up WnlIe
on the Jump.
Attorney X. Poole spent the day in
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Tabler went to
Baltimore for a visit.
Mr.. Charles Buser, of this city,
spent Wednesday in Berkeley Springs.
Mr.. Joseph Boone. of BERKELEY
Springs. was a visitor here on Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Kogelschatz have
gone to Frederick, where they will
be the guest of friends.
Mrs. Fannie Brown and Child left
today for Annapolis, where they will
be the guests of relatives.
Mrs. William Cornish, of Martins
burg, is visiting the family OF Mr.. J.
r. Porter in Cumberland.
Miss Helen Tabb, of this city, is
spending a few days with the family
of DIR. Grove, in Sheherdstown.
Miss Merle Tice, of Brunsw ick, is
the guest of the Misses Nellie and
Laura Brantner, West Burke street.
Mrs. C. d. Matthaie, of Nor,
gantown, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. W. Stewart, at Aspen hall.
Mrs. William Grove and Mrs. Char.
les Robinson, of Williamsport, visited
friends in Martinsburg on Tuesday.
MI. G. p. Morrison left today fol
Columbians, Ala, where he is sta,
toned with the United States geolog.
ical survey.
The total number Of known deaths
due to the San Francisco disaster il
400. Later discoveries will probably
increase this.
Formal announcement of the mar.
riage of Miss Catherine Engle and Mr..
Raymond Dunn, both of Martinsburg,
has been made.
Martinsburg rural carriers say they
get so many orders from the postal
authorities they are compelled to keer
a book to follow them.
Hagersiown will open its base bal
season ON Decoration day. The club
is a good one, and will be seen in
Martinsburg this season.
The members of the Wayne band are
charging unfairness against the judges
in the band contest at the firemen's
celebration. Carlisle Indian band won.
Mrs. G Colder and Mrs. Howard
Chambers, of Brunswick, spent Tues.
day in MartiDshurg, the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. q Il. Brantner, West Burke
street.
Mrs. Bette Henkle, OF this city,
attended the annual meeting OF the
Lutheran home and foreign mission
airy society, held in Hagerstown OF
Wednesday.
Local merchants will close theil
stores all day on Decoration day. Thu
new summer schedule will go into
effect June /, when stores will close
at 9 p. m.
Hagerstown school board asks Silt.
600 for the schools for next year. in
GLIDING 500, 900 for a new High schoo
building. They will get it, Martins
burg commissioners should take a hin
from this.
Col. Stuart ". Walkers beautifu
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and DON'T Know It.
How To Find out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with YOU
water and let it stand t~wenty-four hours; q
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
TO INSTRUCT {.
Car Will Be Sent Out BY the Balti
more q Ohio.
w. b. Colston,
Chairman.


Yardmen on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad are to be given instructions
regarding their work. and an instruc-
tion car fitted up with everything
pertaining to an engine and to the air.
brake system will be brought out
from Baltimore, probably next week.
The trainmen are ranged along the
walls of the a on seats and put
through their courses of instruction,
much the same as school children.
William Shriver, of Pittsburg. has
charge of the car. The men are ques-
toned regarding matters pertaining
to the railroad business and they in
turn are permitted to ask questions of
the lecturerer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26

~~""F st(tA+h 20 WI NAAGk viz hhAkiG &AAA
der are out Of order.
What to DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed. that Or. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfllls every
wish in curing rheumatism. pain In the
back, kidneys. liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. II corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
II. OF bad effects following use Of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and 10 get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its wen
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery EJ
and a book that tells aaMSaT1k1 As:.:zs=s
more about it, both sent Ftiziig s stas:aasa;;$
absolutely free by mail.
Address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of -swamp-Roo&
Co., Binghamton, NJ. Y. When writing men
don reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake. but remen-
Der the name. Swamp-Root. DIR. Kllmer's
Swamp Root, and the address. Bingham
ton. N, ", on every bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26

pair Of sorrel carriage horses are at.
tEaeting much attention. They were
purchased in Harrisburg, and with
the carriages cost the genial lawyer
about 50. 200. Colonel Walker loves a
fine horse-and he's got 'em.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26

segment or set
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neysi II it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble too
frequent desire 10
pass il or pain in
the back IS also
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
Married in Hagerstown.

Miss Agnes T. Smith and Mr.. Will
liam FL. Riker, both of Martinsburg,
were married in Hagerstown on Wed.
nesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
What to DO.

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
The Dickinson press., 1906-07-14

of Gladstone were ~transacting business
in our town last week.
Matt Kanera, J. H. Lovin and Jim
Vend are among those who went to
Dickinson Tuesday. The former goes
with the intention of making communal
ton proof in support of his claim.
The fourth of July was a gala day here
and large crowds were in attendance.
Edward Berg favored the audience with
a speech and did his part with more than
usual impressiveness. Being encored
two or three times, he promptly re-
sponded and created considerable enthu-
siasm in the large crowd, which pre-
nounced his ability as a speaker first
class. The remaining part of the pro-
gram was also we'll rendered. The chief
and most amusing attractions were the
mule and pony races which created a
great deal of excitement. Lunch was
served to those who desired in Horswill's
dining ROOM. Dancing was INDUCED in
from 5 in the afternoon until daylight the
next morning. Grand music was fur
nished:for this occasion, the musicians
being Jim Vend, Charley and F. Kouba.
Dick Rogers was floor manager and
"caller"" and conducted his part satisfac-
torily to all.
The Dickinson press., 1906-07-14
hORSWlLL NOTES.

Charles Davis, who resides on his
claim, is getting up coal for winter use.
Catholic services were held at the
home of Joseph Tupa Wednesday.
There is strong talk of a telephone
line being constructed from Gladstone
here, central offices to be at Hungary
and Horswill.
A dance is announced in Horswill's
hall for Saturday night, July %; cake and
ice cream supper.
N. ]. Esping is assisting with the car.
penter work at Mr.. Duckhorn's near
Gladstone.
A crew of men have just completed
making a pasture fence of 80 acres fol-
James Horswill.
J. H. Watson is now acting as rural
mail carrier and began his duties las,
Monday. Mail now leaves here Mon.
days and Fridays at 8 a. m, and is due
here Wednesdays and Saturdays al
$3.50 P. m.
Mr.. Mcpherson, accompanied by Miss
Wilson of western Montana, passed
through town Monday en- route to Haley
the latter to visit relatives at that place
A party of land seekers stopped al
Horswill's Tuesday and then went tc
Dickinson to file on their claims.
A great many farmers have com
menced to cut hay, of which there is {
bountiful supply.
! Messrs. Harvey of Iowa and Keene,
The Dickinson press., 1906-07-14

DIR. CuAREsr has a long and success
1ul experience in the treatment of all
durable medical and surgical diseases.
His equipment is u%nexcelled by any
Institute or Hospital west of Chica-
90, and he treats his patients by the
latest and the most scientific methods
of Europe and the East. These in
clude x Rays, Radium Rays, Vibra-
tors, Massage, Finsen Light, Lymph
and the most carefully prepared medi-
cines, for treating diseases, and they
cure to stay cured, all durable cases
including Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat.
Lung Troubles, Bronchitis, Consump-
ton in its early stages, Catarrh, Stom-
ach and Bowel Troubles, Appendix
citis, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, disease
of the Brain and Nerves, Kidney
and Liver troubles, Ringing of the
Ears, including beginning OF progress
sive Deafness, Bladder troubles, Heart
troubles, sore Eyes, weak or running
Eyes, Cataract, g%ranulated or thick
ened Lids, Female Complaints OF
Weaknesses, Sterility. Blood, Skin
and Private diseases, diseases OF
men, Dizziness, Vertigo, loss Of mem
DRY, Sexual Weakness, Drains and
Losses, and diseases tending towards
permanent insanity, quickly and per-
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mors, Warts, Moles, and all malig-
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without the knife, and absolutely
without pain, by an entirely new
method lately discovered in Paris.
France.
Consultation to those interested, S1!00.
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Fargo, N. D.
The Dickinson press., 1906-07-14

Miss Louise Kauer has been spending
a week or two with her sister, Mrs. Leutz,
in TAYLOR.
The Dickinson press., 1906-07-14
RlCnARDTON NEWS.

Miss Louise Kauer has been spending
a week or two with her sister, Mrs. Leutz,
in Taylor.
The Messrs. earn, Joe Waters and
wife, Mrs. Roy Evans, Henry Larcheid
and W. F. Rasmussen and wife were in
town this week. Others who were in
town were Mr.. Stuart of New Salem,
Manly and Webb Haskins and Andrew
Covert of Mott, Miss Lorena Young Of
August, Wis, Harry Gillroy of Carrot,
Ind, W. H. Gilbert of Memphis, Tenn,
and Attorney Mcbride of Dickinson.
c. c. Hills drug store is nearly COM
pleted.
r.. J. Fleck has sold his Hotel Grand
to A. Dienst and Jens Johnson.
Ruth Benzie of south of Taylor re-
Gently spent a week in town with her
friend, Ida Johnston.
Blaine Little spent Saturday and Sun
day with Miss Blanche Johnson in Dick
inson.
Miss Verna Stuart has returned to
Richardton after spending a few days
with her brother in Mandan. She and
| Wilson Stuart went to Hebron Wednes-
day.
Mark Johnson, who has been visiting
here, has returned to Schafer, where he
will stay for the rest of the ummer.
Peter Haerler of Taylor is making a
fence for William tombstone this week.
Mrs. Cora Hubbard, accompanied by
her son and daughter, arrived from
Spencer, Wis.,, and went t o Mott Friday.
A dance was given by Mrs. Dienst in
the Johnston hall Tuesday evening.
A daughter was born Saturday ito Mr.
and Mrs. Ed. belong, and a son arrived
at the Peter Klein home Wednesday.
Oscar Klein is assisting,Mr. Bower in
Wheeler's livery barn.
Killer Brothers & Co. are putting on
an addition tt their lumber shed.
Albert Koesel is home from Spokane
Mrs. E. B. Mcconnell returned from a
visit in Minneapolis Monday.
Mr.. Hatfield went to the Brainerd
hospital recently.
Mrs. Rochchild has gone to New
Salem to spend a week with friends and
relatives.
Burent Olson moved to the Twir
! buttes this week.