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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
WRECK ON COAL AND COKE
Henry @. Davis New Road Has g
Bad Smash Up.

A wreck occurred on the Coal ana
Coke Railroad at Big Beechy, forty
five miles from Charleston, at IL
O'Clock Wednesday. Three coaches
OF the local passenger train jumped
the track, two OF which, after turning
completely over three times, finally
landed in the Icy waters OF the Elk
River. No one was killed.
Engineer McConihay and BralSentena
Davis and Sheary were seriously In
iured, and thirteen passengers were
more or less injured, some quite seri-
ousIy. Among the passengers injured
was Auditor Kaibley. of the Coal and
Coke Railroad, whose home is at.
Elkins. The injured were all taken
to Clay Court House, where their ira-
juries were attended to. This road
was just recently opened aud is owned
by Ex-senator Henry G. Davis
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
POE soc IETY WON DEBATE.
INTERESTING CONTEST nELp Ar
THE mAssANurTEN AcADxmY.
Pref Senohofr Has Bsgun Bi. Canvass
For Funds For the Erection OF
a new nnildtng.

Woodstock, Feb. rs. The debating
contest between the representatives 81
the Poe and Jefferson literary societies
Of Massanutten academy. held on the
evening Of February %, the first prize
a handsome gold medal, being award.
ed to Miss Nellie Logan, OF the Poe
society, The seeond prize. also a
gold medal, was awarded to Mr..
Leonard Matthews, OF the Poe So
ciety. Mr.. Harry shutters, Of the
Jefferson society, won honorable men
ton. The question debated was, ire.
solved. that Foreign Immigration
Should BE Restricted. =
DR.. Charles @. Ellis. OF the Univer.
sity of Pennsylvania, will lecture Il
the students of the academy on the
evening OF March Q, In the Reformed
church IN Woodstock.
President Benchoff has already be.
gun his canvass for funds for the new
building. He spoke az Fishers Hill
and Harrisville recently to lnrge audi.
ences, and encouragement and good
results are promised.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
MR. ". R. KLINE SELECTED
Delegates Net and Decided Unan i
mously TO Present His Name.
WAS CHIEF OF OLD DEPARTMENT
An oficient and Able Officer Com
plimented For His Past Work
Confirmed by Council

The delegates selected at the organ
ization Of the several ward fire COM
paniee met with the fire commission
Wednesday evening to select a chief
Marshal to serve until March, 1907.
Allthe delegates were present with the
exception of Mr. Z. r. Harrison,
of the Third ward.
After some conference the delegates
unanimously selected Mr.. w. r. Kline
The name OF Chief Kline was pre-.
sented 10 the council at the regular
meeting last night for confirmation.
Mr.. Kline has been the Chief Mar
shall Of the fire department for some
years and his present selection comes
as compliment TO him for his past
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
TWO REAR ADMIRALs RETIRE
French E. Chadwick, of morgantowr
SIMPSONS staff, One of Them.

Rear Admirals French e. Chadwick
and Colby NJ Chester have been
pl ced on the retired list of the navy,
having reached the age limit for &C
tive rvice. Both have been active
in tue navy since civil war days.
Admiral Chadwick was born in
Morgantown, w. Va. IN 1874 and was
appointed TO tina naval academy in
1861 Foo seven years, from 1882 to
1889. he was naval sttachs of tie
American emba ~ 10 London and
was commended nv Secretary of the
navy Tracy as one ''whose extraordi-
na y ability aud judgement during
sc wears of difficult services in Eng
nd and on the Continent, have had
a lasting influence upon naval de-
velorement in this ooun'ry." During
tn Spanish war Admiral Chadwick
served ss chief of staff TO Admiral
Samps N ann later as commander OF
the South Atlantic sqsdron. Admiral
Ches'er is a native Of Connecticut
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03

Who was selected as chief Of the FIRE depart
fneny IS Ahe delegates 10 the convention.
services and recognition of mis- work
in the reorganization of the new de-
partment.
Mr.. Kline is one of the representa-
tive men of the CITY and his appoint
ment Will meet with the approval of
the citizens. He has seen consider
able service in the department and
has always given his efforts toward
the upbnilding of the department.
The apparatus was formally turn
ed over to the city last night at the
meeting of council and there will be
some little informal ceremonies con-
nected with the transfer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
Who is represented in Mcciure's as the leade

vho is represented in McCiure's as the leader
Of the railroad publicity campaign.
The writer says "Mr. Faulkner
Fas versed in every twist and turn of
bnatorial usage, and he knew as
PERSONAL friends and associates, all
he senators on the committae. Mr..
Faulkner is very able att rney wi
inch experience in railroad and C
|6ration affairs. During the entire
bseion of the COMMITTEES tie sat just
ehind Senator Elkins, its chairman,
$50 from West Virginia, with whom
aeonsulted frequently. Mr.. Faux
pr did not appear as wi ness. but
ith the eyperien nd skill of a
&rougn lawyer brought in his wit
tses, piled up the ev dence in he
lot effective way, and arranged for
oper AMI effective Tebuttal of the
gitive testimony Riven oy wit esess
the other side -
The article shows how the rail Dads
nduoted The publicity bureau in or
b to get pnblic opinion in the ir own
gor and 10 i'll the cl NOR rare
islatien T arti le IS we'll writ
and a it has one # Martins
Fgs most widels known citizens in
leading role. it viii be read with
|ch iBserest by th pc pl of his
Unity. Aside from its local in
est. che a tiele gives much that it
nld be. veil for all the people 20
bw.
INQUIRY at the home of Senasor
llkner, ni-closef The tact that he
out of the city and no expression
Id be go len from him regarding
article.
cC,ure's Magazine is for ale 1T all
newSsiealers, and NJ doubt the
rch numbers received here will
% be exhausted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
"Ris.s;f;S'Ia is IN TRIAL"
McCIure's Publishes Article by
Ray Ssannard Baker.
ATTACK ON HON. Cd. FAULKNER
Martlnsburg Lawyer Charged With
Leading Railroads Publicity
Campaign.
Campaign.

The railroad rate legislation agita.
ton has been lowering around West
Virginia for some time. Governor
Dawson brought the state still further
into prominence by his letter to Sen.
.ator Tillmap.
Now the scene has somewhat shift
ed, and is given local tinge. Nc
Clure's magazine for March, which
has inst NJ ade it's appearance in this
city, contains an article by Ray
Stannard Baker, on Railroads on
Trial. In this article, Mr.. Baker in
|cidentally discusses Ex- Senator Faux
ner, OF this city. What the writer
says, caused a startling surprise to the
people who have already read the
article. Mr.. Faulkner represented
West Virginia in the United States
senate fo- twelve years and was the
last democratic senator from this
state. He is featured in the article,
| by picture and otherwise and is
represented as the leader of the rail
roads in their publicity campaign.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
NEW REALTY COMPANY.
Martinsburg Men Will Deal Largely
In Real Estate.


Mr. @. Thomas Combs. of Myers.
dale, Pa. WIN has been the special
representative of the firm OF Wood.
Harmon e Co.. OF Brooklyn. i'm
Maryland, Pennsy lvania and Virgin
in, has organized in Martinsburg the
Arden Realty CO.. the members OF
which are Mr. A. d. Darby. Mr. Joins
j. Hetzel aud the latter's sons, and
Mr.. q. Z. Combs. The latter gentle
man has been elected general manager
of the company. The company con
templates buying, selling, leasing and
renting all kinds Of properties A..
plat OF lots on the Winchester pike.
within short distance Of Martins
burg, will be put on the market with
in few days at very low prices
Mr. Combs will open an office che.
first of next week, where he will bau
on hand to transact business aionx
the lines mentioned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
RUMsEYAN SOCIETY is NAMED
Citizens of jefferson Select Title Of
Their Association.

Citizens OF Jefferson Select Title OF
Their Association.
Residents of Jefferson county who
attended the meeting in Shepherds
town on Monday night to revive in
terest in the project to erect monu
ment to the memory of James Rum
sey, have decided TO have the COM
pany incorporated under the name of
the Rumseyan society. calling it after
a society that was formed by Rumsey
in Philadelphia in 1857, when he sue
ceeded in interesting Benjamin
Franklin and other notable PhiladeI-
phians in his invention. 1t is said
that franklin was the first president
of the Rumseyan society The incor-
porators for the proposed Rumseyan
society were named as follows
judge d. b. Lucas. George M. Beltz-
hoover, jr., Gen. VIM. P. aCraighill,
Rev. DIR. Charles ID. Ghiselin, Rev.
Dr. H. g. Haithcox, Senator William
Campbell, w. N. Lemen. B. f. Har-
rison, H. L. Snyder, M. b. Baker and
Hon. A. S. cambridge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
CHURCH CONSOLIDATION.
Representatives of Presbyterian and
Reformed Denominations to Meet.

Representatives of the Presbyterian
church, Presbyterian church, south,
United Presbs terian church. Reform
ed church in the United States. Re
formed church in America and the
Reformed PRESBYTERIAN church will
NEST at harlotte, N. 9. ,on March Ia
for the purpose of preparing a basis
for the federation of the denomina-
tions. AT meeting held in Pittsburg
more than year ago basis for con-
solidation was prepared and arrange.
ments were made to present the same to
the Il gislative bodies of the churches.
The various general assemblies and
general synods received the report
tavorably, but in each instance refer
red it back to the joint committee fer
moro detailed plans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
CHASED A BURGLAR
aAKER MUDDY TRrGD no carr
rUHr A MICRO TUESDAY Nnamr.
The Fellow Had s.oared Abons ths
street For aa Hour, Bat EinAny
Ran Away.

An unknown negro attempted 90
gaia an entrance into the bakery Of
Joseph Mnndey on West King street,
on Tuesday night about 10 80 O'Clock.
but was frightened away By neigh
hors, and took TO his heels, with Mr..
Mundey in full pursuit, The fellow
had been seen lettering about the one
trance for nearly an hour by Mr..
Mundey. and the latter determined ia
give him an opportunity 10 break into
the place and then capture him. The
actions of the man were SO suspicious.
however, that no ATTRACTED the at
tention OF neiuhbors. and they watch
ed him.
Mr.. Mundey telephoned for an ON
Ger, and at the same time neighboT
shouted at the negro. The latter
then ran away, and realizi ng that he
was about TO escape, Mr.. Mundey
started in pursuit. The negro led hia
pursner merry chase. finally making
his escape on South Queen street. He
was afterward tracked in the snow fox
a considerable distance, but was not
captured. The actions of the Negro
frightened the women of the neigh 5
borhood, and IL he had met with dose
Of lead he would have gotten little
sympathy. His purpose was evi
IDENTIFY robbery
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
BUNKER HILL NOTES
Personal News and Gossip From
That Lively Little Village.

Bunker Hill, Feb. 2s. Missionary
services will be held In the Methodist
Episcopal church next Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock
Mr.. Stephey, OF Hagerstown, is re
pairing the burrs on the old mill Of
Mr.. s. b. Cunningham.
Mr.. Roy Nadenbousch, of Martins
burg, was tine guest of DIR. III Bowen
Friday right.
An effort Is being made to organize
a Lodge Of Junior Order OF Mechanics
here
Mr. Charles McFillen is confined to
his home by serious illness.
Rev. Mr. Douglas. of Nartinsburg,
filled the pulpit in Christ church Sum
day evening.
The revival services still continue at
INV I'D. and ARE drawing large crowds
lightly
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
STOLEN TRUNKS RECOVERED
Thief Pawned Valuable Belonging
to Senator EllSins' Daughter

Two trunks owned by Mrs William
Gamer Weiderseim, OF Philadelphia,
daughter of Senator Elkins. of West
Virginia, which contained clothing
and jew elry valued at Sc. 500 when
they were It len from truck of the
New York Transfer Co. in New York
city January IL last, were recovered
by the olice in New York on Tues
day. Some of the valuabies which
the trunk had contained had been
pawned, tut the most OF them were
re- overed. The police arrested Leslie
Sadel, a negro, in whose home the
trunks were found.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
BR'ER HICKS HITS IT.
His Cold Move Gets Here Promptly
on Time.

on Time.
Bre'er Hicks cold wave for the
last Of February swept down over
this seciop promptly oD time, chang
ing The face of nature from an almost
-pringlike smile to wan and frigid,
look, and 3. nding biting gusts OF
wind over the frozen earth. The
sight fall of snow se'ved 10 add 60
he discomfort of the situation, mak.
ing the Sidewalks slipp. ~ and keep
ing ali persons indoors ssve those whu
wer oomnelled to be about the streets.
The mercury dropped to IS degrees
above zero, fall of 40 deerees in "a
hours. The weather bureau promises
some relief within the next 10 hours.
predicting warmer weather by Thurs.
dav morning.
World Want ads bring good re-
suits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
mR. HESS WILL RETURN.
Martinsburg Boy, Now In Bolivia
to Come Home In August.

Mr.. A T. Hess. the well-knowD
North Martinsburg merchant. states
that The Wcrld was Ia error concern
ing the location and occupation OF
his son. Henry. who has been in
South America with W. l.. Eis-ioni +
engineering corps. Mr.. Hess was in
the field with the engineers until jan
uary s. when he was appointed a
draughtsinan in tue general Office OF
the Bolivian National railway, at La
Paz, and is still with the civil engi-
neering department.. Henry will leave
South America NEXT August for his
home to resume his studies at the
Morxsntown Unive' sity. The Jack
Hess referred to 10 the item as being
In tine st ire Of the mining company IL
resident of baltimore. and the faci
that his last name is the same as that
OF the MarC'nsburg boy led TO the
mistake.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
NO NEW CASES.


DR.. Sponseller MAKES SatisfactoSe
Report on Smallpox Patients
The smallpox situation remains an
changed. There are no new cases
and the two patients arc doing well.
The fact trait the public has been
taken into the confidence OF the OIL
cials. and are kept regularly informed
of the situation, has beer very favor
ably commented upon. and this paper
is being iivrn credit for making thas
matter public. and thrs allaying ap-
prehension. There seems to be N
fear on the part OF the citizens of am,
endemic and very little is heard con
corning the matter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
Coming wedding.

The coming marriage OF Msa Mary
Jane ~hltmer. OF Lancaster. Pa, and
Mr.. Allen J. Fuss, of Waynesboro, o.,
Is announced. the ceremony to take
place In March Tho bride Ii well
knpwni usrtinsburg, where she has
visited. Tine room-eiscf Ia q son OF
john Fuss. OF near williamsport, Nd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
Jefferson Court Adjouyas, -,

The Jefferson Dir nit court has ~
journed for the term after a lpnser
term than usual. The Howell mur-
der case was continned to the next
to IN of court. People familiar with
the affair predict that the accused
will be convicted of muroer in the
second degree.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
SHORT OF EGNINEERs.
Baltimore & Ohio Needs More Men
on This Division.

The Cumberl nd division of the b.
&sl is shore Of enyinaers. Supsrin.
seudens Blaser, has sent to Newark,
a,hi, :" the hope OF securing several
men. The men now ranni, Y on this
d,vision are 40 tsverwofked that tn ,
ref"ss 20 90 ous after they have bee D
on dnty ior "a hours. The increase 10
tn umbsr Of .ngines. and the heavy
fr ight traffic, OF ths road, keeps all
the EMPLOYEES on the move.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03

1t Is reported hat Mr.. Baer, piesi.
dent Of the Reading railroad has
been summoned to Washington bv
President Roossyelt to confer regard.
ing the coal situation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
Store Room PaintedR

The interior of the store room OF as.r
W. r. Caskey is being improved by kla
coet of white paint.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
Good Record

Eight months Of continGens- service !,
and Do' cent for repairs Ia the rs-
cord Of the REQ runabous sold here
July I, 1905.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
KAIN--SHOEMAKER.

Miss Virgie Shoemaker. of London
county, Va /, and Mr.. Joseph Kahn, OF
Harpers Ferry. were married on Tues
day evening at the Catholic parsonage
in Harpers Ferry. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father Donahoe,
of Martinsburg. They will reside in
Harpers Ferry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
lon PAsTEUR TREATMENT.
Bitten by q Cat Taken to Balti
more Hospital to be Cared For.

)harIes, aged six year, son Of Fred
Nman, the veteran basebail PLAYER
was taken ~ The Pas-
] Inesitute. Baltimore. for treat
Z. The hoy was bitten by the
9 cAt iha' bit Albert. j. ung scn
ocob R,ehl. who died from ra-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON.
MISS ADELArD MEYERS AND mR
ROBERT VAN METRE.
Miss Little Morrison aud MIR. edward
widmcYer welded at Presby.
terrain manse

Miss Adelaide Meyers, of Washing
ton, was married at noon Tuesday at
the residence Of Mr.. Frank e. Rapp,
on 18th street northwest, to Mr.. Rob-
ert VanMetre. of Shepherdstown
Rev. Howard Meyers brother of the
bride, now stationed at Sutton, w.
Va, officiated A number of tho
brides friends were present. The
ceremony was in the drawing room,
which was converted into bower of
palms and flowers The mantle was
banked with carnations and roses,
Mr.. Rapp, gave the bride away. The
bride was dressed 10 q liaht travelling
suit. Immediately after the ceremony
and congratulations of their friends
Mr.. and Mrs. yanMetre left Washing
ton for journey TO the south. but
will return to Shepherdstown, within
q few weeks, and make their future
homo there.
SNYDER-SHIMP.
Miss Clara Y. Snyder, daughter of
Mr. ana Mrs. John Snyder, of the
Falling Waters district, and Mr.. Err
nest E. shrimp, a we'll known young
farmer residing near Shanghai. this
county were married at 80 o'clock
Wednesday at the Lutheran par
sonage in this city. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Charles s..
Trump. pastor of st. Johns Lutheran
church. A number of the friends of
the young couple accompanied them
to this city and were present at the
wedding. MIR and Mrs. Sh1mp will
reside in Berkeley county.
WIDMEYER- MORRISON.
Miss Morrison. of this county, and
Mr.. Edward Widmeyer, of Berkeley
Springs were married at the Presby-
terian manse. Wednesday evening at
o'clock, by the pastor, Rev DR..
Woods. A few friends witnessed the
ceremony The bride was attired in
a cream dress with hat aud gloves to
match.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-03-03
MAY NOW SUE
Virginia Gers Permission to File
Bill Against West Virginia.

Bill Against West Virginia.
Bv decision of the supreme court
OF the United States, Virginia is per-
nit ed TO file bill ~ ainst Vest vir-
ginia to secure an accou nting and let :
Element OF the share of liability in
debts incurred while West Virginia
was part of Virsinin. The motion
was granted Monday. This means
that the state OF Virginia is .ar li,ertv
to bring suit against West Virginia.
The suit will kbe brought by Major
Holmes Conrad and othets. ii
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-01

Kansas City. Ogden. Utah, and Fort
Worth, Tex. The firm has the exclusive
right to sell its goods on the trains and in
the stations of the Union Pacific Railway
company and its various branches.
w. T. johnson, s.. 18th st.
Mr.. Johnson operates a merchandise brok-
erage business, having a considerable vol
ume OF trade representing Borden's Con-
densed Milk company and Atlantic Canning
company and other large manufacturers
here. He has been in business in Omaha
about three years and his business has had
a very satisfactory growth.
Marshall Dental Co., Paxton Blk.
Under management of Mr.. d. w Rydman.
and is one of the largest and best equipped
dental depots in the west and are doing an
extensive business all through the western
states. Their mail order service is unsur-
passed. A display of modern office equip
ments is shown at all times.
". II. Lindsey.
President of the Interstate Rubber COM
pany, Omaha, states that business has
steadily increased. His aim has been and
is to satisfy his customers. The large stock
best made goods, square dealing, live and let
live prices have established the business.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-01

Omaha" Their goods are sold all over the
west. Mr.. Henry F. Cady is president. A.
NJ. Robinson. treasurer. and William II.
Wheeler, secretary. The firm has made
success and is employing between forty
and fifty skilled mechanics. Their goods
are OF the very highest quality
Trunk Factory. c. ". Forby 14o0
Douglas street.
The we'll known retail trunk and travelling
bag business built up by the late c. II.
Forby has been owned and conducted by
his daughter Mrs. Annie Forby Coy, since
his death In January, 1908 She has proved
a capable manager and the business has
moved forward as It should. They have
a large patronage because of the superior
quality of goods manufactured and sold
direct to the consumer.
Wolf Bros. Co. 7o3 south 10th ST.
Wolf Brothers & Co, was established in
1886, They have been very successful in
the manufacture and jobblng of tents, avn
ings, tarpaulns covers of all kinds flags,
banners, streamers, church and lawn cano-
pies, etc The company was Incorporated in
November 1905. A. F. Wolf, president; F.
G. Wolf vice president. and Mrs. Pauline
wykert, secretary. During the last few
years the business has reached larger pro-
portions.
Eggers-OFlynR Company, Fifteenth
and Beavenworth SITS.
This firm manufactures on large scale
all kinds, shapes and varieties of paper
boxes cigar boxes and folding boxes. A
fine business has been worked up in Omaha
and the tributary territory since started in
1881. The president is A ]. Eggers and the
secretary and treasurer Toyl O'Flyng.