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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20

At "a recent meeting of the school
board, Prof G.. W. Brindle, superin-
tendent of schools, read letter from
Mr.. George H. Denny, president Of
Washington and Lee University, at
Lexington, Va, in reference to Den
mis- and Nevin kilmer, sons of Mr.and
Mrs. Dennis Kilmer, of this city, who
have finished their first year at that
Institution. In his letter Mr.. Denny
said that the lads had made an excel
lent impression, and that their prep
aration compared most favoraobly,
with other stl d 4nts from the best pre-
paraTatory schools of the country. He
added that Martinsburg should be
proud of having such good school as
the High School where these young
men received their preparation.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20

The question of the valuation of rail-
rad property in this state, will be
fought to finish, between the state
and authorities. Attorney
General May and Tax Commissioner
Dillon will appear for the state, and
the best legal talent will be employed
by the railroads. The B. Il O. will
bring suits in % counties Of the state
through which it passes.
James G. Tinsley, president of Ten
nessee Fertilizer Company, million
aire and resident of Richmond, Va,
will, unless the Supreme Court of the
United States reverses Judge Golf,
have to face Federal grand jury. for
the middle district of Tennessee, on an
indictment charging him with con-
spiracy in restraint of trade and viola
ton of the Sherman Antitrust law.
Tinsley will not be without company,
as there are several other Fertilizer
manufacturers in Virginia who are
under indictments for the same Of
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20

Prof. q. w. Brindle has issued the
following notice.
An examination forI teachers in the
ward schools of lMartinsburg will oe
held in the High school building,
Thursday and Friday, Aug. and ~,
1906, beginning at a. m. The eAaih-
inations covers the following branches
Orthography, reading, penmanship
arithmetic, English grammar, geo
grapay, United States history, state
history, general history, bookkeeping
single entry, physiology ana ny
giene, civil government OF state ana
nation, andIfheory fand art OF teach
ing.
An examination in higher branches
w1ll;be offered to teachers desiring to
aud such to. /. their. certificate or to be
qualiIied.f for high: school work; but no.
lice Of such Intention must be sgiven
the superintendent al few days pre-
vous to date of examination.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
STONED Widows Wedding

Norfolk, Va. July 12-The wedding
of Mrs. Letitia Rayfleld, aged 80, the
mother of nine children and a comedy
widow, to William Garnet, aged %,
her boarder, did not occur this after
noon as was planned. 1t was because
Mrs. Rayfield's neighbors Interested
themselves so much in the proposed
match ahd because of the strenuous OBJ
jections of her relatives.
The intended brides 13-year-old son
was one of those who seriously object
ell. Finding his mother in company
with the young man on July A, he tried
to pin him to the wall with carving
knife, it is declared, and almost sue
ceeded.
81 don't know now when | will be
married. said Mrs. Rayfield, "As for
all the wedding clothes, don't know
what | will do with them.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
Return From Georgia.

POSTING ster Alex Clohan, G. III. La
mar, J. William Stewart and E. C..
Henshaw, who left here 10 days ago on
a trip to Georgia to inspect the peach
industry of that state, returned to Mar
tinsburg on Tuesday night, after a
most enjoyable experience in the
south. They spent week in the
Georgia peach belt, and witnessed the
different operations of picking, pack
ing and shipping the fruit. They found
much to interest them, and were hos
pitably entertained by some of the
large growers. Mr. Clohan says that
the pea CHI industry in Georgia is an
immense one, but that he believes the
growers of this state are using. as adj
vanced methods in the industry as
those in the south. The southern grow
ers have great advantage in the soil,
which is sandy loan and is easily
worked, one man and mule being
able to cultivate five times the area
that the same force could here. Many
of the farms are terraced, in order to
hold the.rain and prevent the soil from
washing, and this has proved of great
benefit. The result of the trip will be
given to the growers of this section at
!. future meeting of the horticultural
society.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20

Secretary of Agriculture " ilson re-
Gently held a conference with the
meat packers III Chicago, which had a
very mysterious air Of secrecy about it
1t is reported that the Secretary left
his hotel early in the day, merely an
nouncing that he was "goiug away, y
but giving o intimation of where he
might be found at any time of the
day. An hour later he met the repre-
sentatives of the packers in small
room on the top floor of the stockyards
postoffice building, at Halstead and
West Forty-second street.
Those in the conference, aside from
the Secretary, were: t. j. Connors, of
Armour IL Co., Edward Tilden, Of Lib
by, Mcneil u Libby; Louis F. Swift
and g. f. Swift, of Swift u Co.: Ira
Morris, of Morris d Co. When the con
ference adjourned in the afternoon
none Of the packers would say word
regarding what had occurred. Secretary
Wilson said:
The meeting was not formal af-
fair. The Washington authorities asked
me to meet the packers, and this time
and place were considered the most
convenient. l have nothing to say re
garding what took place. The public
must wait until my work is finished
before | say anything. | am here to-
day to listen. | am a good listener. The
packers have done the talking.
My mission here is to explain the
new law to the Government inspec-
tors. | do net expect to make detail.
ed inspection of the Stockyards, but
will inform the public of the result OF
my labOrs while here just as sooh as |
can"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
Sues Randolph County.

John p. Conn, contractor, of Union
town, Pa, has entered suit at Clarks-
burg in the Federal court against the
County court, of Randolph county, w.
Va, fer 100000, amount claimed as
d lie him for building the county court
house at Elkins. The case involves
the repudiaticn of a public debt. About
the time the contract was let the coun-
ty seat was moved from Beverley to
Elkins and county affairs became very
much muddled. Orders were issued
for the payment of Conn, but the sheriff
refused to homer them, saying there
were no funds.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
Sets Aside Verdict.

Winchester, Va. July l2.-Announce-
ment twas made today that Circuit
Judge. Thomas w. Harrison, OF VIM
chester has just sustained the demurrer
to evidence for plaintiff in the Maui
pin administrator $4,000 damage
suit. The suit when recently tried In
the Circuit Court of Clarke County, at
Berryville, resulted in verdict OF
81 600 for the plaintiff. Maupin was
killed oh the Norfolk and Western
railway.
Judge Harrison has set aside the YER
diet and a verdict Is rendered in. favor
of the defendant. AS the case now
stands, Maupin's estate will receive no
damages unless the administrator car
ries the case to the Virginia Court OF
Appeals and secures favorable YER
dict. Every inch of the ground has
been vigorously fought.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
Bio Gas Well For Col. McGraN.

Grafton, w. Va, July l4-Col. John
r.. McGraw struck it rich again yester-
day. The second test well which be
put down at Meadland, in Booths
Creek district, not far from Grafton,
came in With rush and roar, big
gasser, three times as big as the first
well put down several months ago.
The flow was struck at depth of l.720
feet.
The well is located on the farm of
County Commissioner u. S. NJ prov,
about mile from the first well, which
was put dow IN on the Reynolds farm.
Only three wells have been put down
in this field, and this is the farthest
point east that natural gas has been
found 1t is less than 100 Lilies to
Cumberland. The natural gas to be
piped into Cumberland VIII be trans
ported a distance of 100 miles.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20

THd-| VI
Sneclal to- IiaitimOrs sun /

tireenbrier White SulphurSprings, W.
Va, July 14-There is a charm all It's
own about the White sulphur Springs.
# is one Of the oldest of American
summer resorts and has for a century
been the typical watering place OF the
South. Ithas the most individual at
mosphere in this country.
The old-timer will delight you with
stories and "reminiscences of bygone
days. when. the social history OF the
South was made He will tell you the
romance of William X. Vanderbilt aud
his first ife, then Miss Alva Smith.
The daughter of a proud old Southern
family came to the Springs, fair as
some modern Cinderella, among her
more fortunate sisters. At memoir
able ball she appeared gowned in
cheap black tarletan, adorned with
sprays Of goldenrod, and in this attire
she captured the heart and hand OF the
multi-millionare. The Cinderella OF
this story is now Mrs. Oliver Belmont
and the mother of the Duchess Of MARI
borough.
The late Mrs. George +. Downs, once
the beautiful Sally Ward, of Kentucky,
and famous beauty of the United
States, at one time wished to leave the
Springs quietly, so she slipped out OF
side door to carriage, enveloped in
long blue cloak. AS she drove away
some few of the spectators caught
glimpse of her and exclaimed reproach-
fully, "Oh Sallie. our queen OF beauty,
how could you do us sop
Many stories are told of the bellies
and wits of this old place. One of those
hest known and most admired was
Miss Matte Ould, of Richmond, after
ward Mrs. Schoolcraft. Her brilliant
sayings are still repeated here. Among
others, that an old gentlemen being
fascinated with her appearance, asked
to be presentkd. She refused, having
all the beauX that she desired. 1t Is
raid that one evening in the ballroom
this old admirer stood near. She drop
ped her glove. (rhe old mans name
was Page Picking up the glove and
handing it to her, he said "lf from
your glove you take the letter 'g,' your
glove is love, and that bear thee."6
She turned, thanked him and said;
"If from your name you take the letter
'p.' your Page is age; that will not do
for me-"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
On a Famous Battlefield.

Winchester, Va, July l3.-Batterie S
3 and 4, of the Third Battalion, Field
Artillery, United States Army, are en-
cam ped tonight on the famous Civil
War battle ground of Cedar Creek in
the extreme southern part of Frederick
county, and will leave in day or two
for hickamauga Park, Tenn, to par
ticipate in the annual maneuvers, and
thence to Mount Gretna, Pa, to act in
the same capacity with the Pennsyl-
vania National Guard. The soldiers, 4
fine looking body of young men, are
under command of Major ID. ). Rum
Dough. They left Fort Myer, Va, a
few days ago.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
Prospecting for Coal.

The question of whether or not there
is coal in paying quantities in Back
Greek valley will be definitely settled
by Pittsburg capitalists, represented
by Mr.. J. W. Scott The work of
prospecting is being pushed, not in a
perfunctory or superficial manner, but
with view of ascertaining the exact
truth, once and for all. Shafts have
been and are being sunk in various
places and the prospect of an abund-
ance of anthracite coal, of the best
quality, is considered very fiattering
by those who are financing the enter
prise.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20

If her system is in deranged condi-
ton, or she is predisposed to apoplexy
or congestion of any organ, it is at this
time likely to become active and, with
host of nervous irritations, make life
burden.
At this time, also, cancers and tumors
are more liable to begin their destruc-
tive work. Such warning symptoms as
sense of suffocation, hot flashes, diz-
illness, headache, dread of impending
evil, sounds in the ears, timidity, pal
pitation of the heart, sparks before the
eyes, Irregularities, constipation, varia-
BILE appetite, weakness and inquietude
are promptly needed by intelligent
women who are approaching the period
of life when womans great change
may be expected.
We believe Lydia e. Pinlsham's Veg
etable Compound is the worlds great
est remedy for women at this trying
period.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound invigorates and strengthens the
female organism, and builds up the
weakened nervous system as no other
medicine can.
Mrs. A. E. G. Hyland, of Chester
town, Md, in letter to Mrs. Pink
ham, says:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
81 had been suffering with displacement
for years and was passing through the change
Of life. / had good deal of soreness, dizzy
spells, headaches, and was very nervous |
wrote you for advice and commenced treat
ment with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as you directed, aud | am happy
to say that all those distressing symptoms left
me, and / have passed safely through the
change of life well woman"
For special advice regarding this i'm
portant period women are invited to
write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass
She is daughter ip-law of Lydia E.
Pinkham and for twenty-fiv years has
been advising sick women free of
charge. Her advice is free and always
helpful to ailing women.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
DOCTORS SAID HE WO ULD NOT
Live.

Peter Fry, Woodruff, Pa, writes
after d,c.oring for two years with
the best physicians in Waynesburg,
and still getting worse. the d Ictors
advised NE if had any business to
attend to had better attend to It at
once, as l c,uld possibly live nother
month as there was no cure tor me.
Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mended to ME by friend, and d! i'm
mediately sent my son Ito the sto.
for it and alter taking three BOTTLES l
b gan 10 get better and continued to
improve until was entirely well.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
A Stranue Stone.

The Hawaiian Star tells of a re-
markable stone brought to Honolulu
from Kauby by the steamer Mauna
Loa. 1t is what is known as the Hill,
the stone that breeds The stone was
found in Koloa, Kau.
According to the statements of the
natives living in that section, if the
stone is placed in a glass or jar and
water poured over it and the iar be
corked for a couple of days, the stone
will multiply. In fact, it ought 10 De
called the Deucalian stone, the means
by which the word was repopulated
after the deluge of NEUROLOGICAL times.
The stone will, it is said, reproduce
itself in the form of five or SIX
smaller stones. The Ilili has aroused
a great deal of curiosity. and it is
likely that some interesting expert
ments will be made with it.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20

To Atlantic City, Cape Maryland 9TH
er south Jersey resorts via Cumberland
Valley and Pennsylvania railroads.
Tickets good going on June 2lst,
July 9th, 10Th, August I'd, 10th and
30th, 1906, and to return within Is
days, including date of issue.
For advice as to trains and rates in
quire of ticket agent.
a
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
TWENTY YEAR BATTLE.

| was loser in a twenty year bat
tie with chronic piles and malignant
sores, n, I'll tried Bncklen's Arnica
Salve; which turned re tide. by cnr-
ing both, till not d trace remains,
writes A. NJ. Bruce. of Farmville. Va
B st for old Ulcers. Cuts, Burns and
Wounds. 25c at All Druggist.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

/ have several farms for sale, also de
sirable town property. If you are look,
ng for farm or home call to see me
at once.
J.sRoy!Nadenhousch.
Flick Building.
II Public Square.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
WRITE US A LETTER

freely and frankly, in strictest conhd-
ence, telling us all your symptoms and
troubles. We will send free advice
Gin plain sealed envelope, how to
cure them. Address: Ladies' Advisory
Dept, The Chattanooga Medicine Co.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
YOU ARE FRIENDS

of mine," writes Mrs. r. L. Jones, Of
Gallatin, Tenn:
For since taking Cardui | have
gained IS lbs, and am in better health
than for the past 9 years. tell my
husband that Cardui is worth its
weight in gold to all suffering ladies'"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20

Teacher-Does the question bother
you?
Scholar-No'm; it's the answer that
bothers me.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20

ASK FOR ALIENS FooT-EASE
powder for swoolen. tired, hcT smartine feet
Sample sent Free. Also Free sample oil the FooT
ASS SANITARY CoEN-PAD, new invention. Ad
dress, Allen >. Olmsted, LeRoy, n. Y.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
A CRITICAL PERIOD
INTELLIGENTWoMEN PREPARE
Dangers and Pain OF This Critical Period
Avoided by the Use of Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.

How many wo-
men realize that
the most critical
period in a wo-
mans existence
is the change of
life, and that the
anxiety felt by
women as this
time draws near
is not without
reason ?
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
Horse Thieves and the Farmer.

A farmer living in Delaware heard
noise out at his stable one night, and
on an investigation he found that
his horse and buggy had been stolen
He subscribed to the telephone not long
before after much persuasion, and he
started in to make use or it. First the
village constables were reached, then
neighbors and friends living on all the
surrounding roads were called up and
asked to keep watch. Finally the en-
tire country for miles around was
simply enclosed in ring of sentinels
OH every roai. The thief was caught
about five miles away.
Out in Indiana they have horse
Thief Detective Association, covering
the entire State. This organization has
decreased horse thieving 70 per cent,
in three years, and the officers say
that no agency has been more helpful
in doing this than the telephone.
1t does not depend ion us to merely
assert that the telephone is protec-
ton in cases of this kind, or any kind
of emergency. The news of the day
teens with instances. Hardly day
goes by that does not contain some
reference generally casual and minor
mention being mode of it, where the
telephone was the vital factor in saw
ing disastrous consequences from some
one of the accidents and incidents of
modern life We are so accustomed to
this as matter of course that we often
forget that those who have no tele-
phone are subject to the results of these
accidents as they were fifty years ago.
Expenses advanced and SIS paid
weekly for man or woman NOW en-
ployed preferredD to travel. No expert
ence required. No books nor canvass
ing.
Walter f. Dewey,
Martinsburg P. o.,
General Delivery.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-07-20
MOTHER GRAYs SWEET POWDERS FOR
CT ILDREN.

Succe sfu,ly used by Mother Gray. in the
Chilnren's Home il New York, lure Ftverishnesss
B I'd Stomoch Teethins DisoId der, move and rsgu-
te ,tlmopials Tn never fail. At all Druggis s.
,5. Sample FREE. Address Alien ). olmsted,
Leroy, N. Y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08

DURANDS' LEAVING
DEEPLY REGRETTED
English Ambassador and
Family Anxious for a
Long Rest.

The announcement that the British
ambassador has requested an extended
leave from his government in order that
ne may enjoy a much needed rest from
diplomatic duties is received with wide
spread regret among residents who
have enjoyed the charming hospitality
of the Durands. The fact Is that Am
bassador Durand has spent so great
part of his life in foreign courts that
neither he nor his family has had an OPP
Portgnity TO enjoy their English home
and they all feel anxious to settle down
quietly for a while upon their ancestral
estates. and il is possible that they will
not return here.
II is understood that should the am
bassador's request be granted the newly
appointed secretary. Esme Howard who
viii succeed Mr.. Townley, Will act as
charge d'anaires pro tenn. As matters
now stand the embassy is enjoying its
usual auuumnal quiet, awaiting the
Opening Of the annual official season
Lady Durand and her daughter take
much pleasure IN dairy drives in and
around the city. living as much as pos
sible in the open air In continuance Of
their happy life in the BeTkshires.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
WEDDING CEREMONY
At AUNT'S BEDSIDE
Niece Of Mrs. Frank L. Stock
ton Becomes Wife of
Harold Goodwin.

The wedding OF Miss Mary Booker
niece Of Mrs Frank l. Stockton. widow
OF the famous novelist. and Harold
Goodwin took place yesterday under pc
CulIarly sad circumstances. The cere-
mOny WAS performed At noon at the
bedside OF Mrs. Stockton. in her apart-
ment in the Prince George. or ThirutJh
street by the Reg. William Blake. rec
Tor Of Christ Church in Georgetown
and members OF the immediate family
of the bridegroom and Miss Anna Mil
Ter and intimate friend OF the bride,
were the only other witnesses
Arrangements Tor the wedding were
decided upon at a late hour Tuesday
night IN view OF Mrs. stockton g cher
Ished wish and her present critical con
ditlOn from a severe stroke Of paralysis
with which she was attacked last sun
DAY evening The original date set Tor
The marriage was early in the coming
April. and had Mrs StOCktOn's health
been spared, the ceremony would have
been performed in Christ Church.
Miss Booker, now Mrs. Goodwin. has
made her home with Mrs. Stockton ever
since the death OF the novelist The
original plans that the young couple
should occupy an adjoining apartment
TO that of the brides aunt viii be ad-
hered 20.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
JOHN H. KlMBALL BURIED
IN OAK HILL CEMETERY

John II. IGmball. ninoty-six years Old
who died Tuesday at the home OF his
son, DIT E = Kimball. IN the Portner,
was buried ga Oak Hin Cemetery yes
terday afternoon.
Mr.. kimball came 20 Washington from
Maine more than two score years ago.
and was employed I'm the capacity OF "a
clerk in several Federal departments
He enjoyed exceptionally good health
throughout life
Besides DR. Kimbau. he IS survived
by daughter and two grandchildren
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-08
ELKS' LOAN OF 100000
FOR ERECTION OF HOME

Washington Lodge. No. 10. Benevolent
and Protective order OF Elks. las
placed on record in the office Of the
Register of Deeds a trust. securing 10
the National Safe Deposit. Savings and
Trust Company the repayment OF $780,
COO. This money Is 90 be used for the
erection OF ID new han on II street be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets north
west