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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-01
signs OF THE WEATHER.
Prophets Predict 1t Will Be Severe
A Pretty Safe Guess.

The weather prophets predict a Sc
we're winter. Their predictions are in
| teresting. Here are some of the guess
ers, as well as the methods of their
prognosticating
An old farmer says my grand
mother lived in this region when it
was visited frequently by the Indians
The red men were in the habit of
saying that when the persimmon trees
hung full of fruit they killed many
head of buffalo, for they expected n
severe winter and found it convenient
to have on hand good supply of
meat. This year we have remark
able crop of persimmons and you may
be sure that the winter will be Sc
we're"
Another prophet, a younger man,
says:
Have you noticed that the trunks
of trees are green with moss on the
side exposed to the north wind? That
is always a sure sign of hard win
ter"
This is the way another prophet
views it:
Whenever the chickens shed their
feathers early the winter is sure to be
severe. This was the case this sum
mer"
Another argues as follows:
when the leaves cling to the fruit
trees later than usual the winter will
surely be severe
Il know nothing about your signs,
said another man, but the sign by
which | go is the height to which
weeds grow in the fall. You will no
tice that they have grown exceedingly
tall this season. This Is natures pro
vision for holding the snow. II is also
a means of supplying the birds with
food. for, If the weeds are tall, theiS
heads will extend above the snow and
their seeds will supply the birds with
nourishment.''
"Then again." said another, do you
notice what ravenous appetite the
cattle have this fall? Why, you cah
scarcely satisfy them. Whenever this
is the case there is a hard winter
ahead"
"The fur bearing animals tell me
whether the winter will be severe or
not" said another man. 81 have an
uncle who annually takes hunting
trip to Maine. He writes that the deer
are all ClOID6u III IL DedultIul 6icy WIN
ter coat. He also says that the beav-
ers build their dams early, construct
their houses with unusual care and
are making every preparation for a
severe winter and that wild ducks
have migrated earlier than usual"
Il don't have to go to Maine 10
discover what sort of weather we are
going to have" said another prophet,
contemptuously when told of the latest
prediction. You must watch the
muskrats and notice how high they
are making their homes. They must
expect high water next spring when
the snow melts. Then see how deep
the groundhogs are digging They ev-
identity expect the earth to be frozen
to great depth"
Squirrels and chipmOnks are my In
dicators," said another. They have
laid by an unusually large store o,
nuts this fall, I do not recall that
| have ever noticed them quite so busy
as they have been during, the last sea
son. | agree that the winter will be
severe for these little animals know
when the season demands that they
| should lay by large amount of food
for use during the winter
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-01
Boarding House Entered.
STOLE HIS TEAM.
Young countryman Victim of Roughs
Here Saturday Night.

young countryman, whose name
could not be learned, was the victim
of a costly practical Joke played on
him by some unknown roughs Satur-
day night. He left his horse and bug
gy standing on the street, when
couple o. young men Inh'tched the an
imal and drove away. The owner OF
the property searched ION IL O'CLOCK
Saturday night until de. light Sunday
morning, finally locati lg the team on
the pike about a mile rorth or Mar
tinsburg. The buggy lad been smash
ed to pieces but the forse was I'M
injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-01
NEWSPAPER CHANGE.
Winchester Evening News-ftem Alb
sorbed by the Star.

The Evening News-ltem and the
Winchester News, were sold ON Satur-
day by George +. Norton to the Even
ing Star Publishing Company, of Win
chester, for a consideration of $4,000
and their publication will be suspend
ed December l.
The sale, it is understood, involves
simply the subscription list, good will
and one press, Mr. Norton retaining
his job concern.
The News is Winchester's Oldest
Democratic weekly and the News-Item
Winchester's first daily, being estab
lished in 1895. The Evening Star, by
this transaction, Is without a compel
itor in the local field.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-01
Held for Illicit pistiIllna.

Isaac Tusing, of Hardy county, was
taken before United States Commits
sioner j. Hammond Siler at Berkeley
Springs by Marshal Brown, on a
charge of moonshining. He was held
for the United States court which
meets at Parkersburg in January. A
gang, it is said, seems to be doing
quite business in the mountains OF
Hardy county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-01
Charles Town Has rrass Band.

Charles Town has new brass band,
the members of which are well known
local musicians. The new band, or
which Prof. l.. A. Os5ourn is instruc-
tor, has fifteen instruments and is
making satisfactory progress. 1t has
been named the Boom Pand."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-01
OMIT STATISTICS.
Auditor Scherr Handicapped in the
Preparation of Biennial Report.

Owing to the fact that many assess
ers have not sent their tax books to
the auditor at the time required by law,
September 80, Auditor Scherr may
have to omit from his biennial report
to the legislature the statistical part.
The assessors are not to blame, but
the delay in making levies in some
counties has caused trouble.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-01
BURGLARS MADE A HAUL.
Broke Into Lyeth's Store and Stole
Cash and Goods.

Some time between IL o'clock Satur-
day night and o'clock Sunday morn
ing burglars effected an entrance into
the news and cigar store of Joseph H.
Lyeth, on East Martin street, near the
Baltimore and Ohio passenger depot,
and got away with SO so in cash, a
quantity of cigars and some other ar
ticles, levaing no clue to their identity
behind. The burglars gained an en-
trance through rear window by cut
ting out a pane of glass. It's believed
the robbery was committed by some
person acquainted with the premises.
The safe was not disturbed.
Boarding House Entered.
Thieves also entered the Wharton
boarding house, directly opposite Mr..
Lyeth's place and were frightened
away after visiting one of the rooms.
where some cigars, a razor and clothes
brush were taken. A bottle of milk
was also taken from the front porch.
The same persons entered Mr.. Lyeth's
place, as the clothes brush taken from
the boarding house was found on Mr..
Lyeth's premises.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-01
Cannot Vote for Awhile.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas r. Kline, of
North High street, announce the ar
rival of another republican in the
Fourth ward but the proud father
says the young man will be unable to
vote for awhile, on account OF the agt
limitations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-01
CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Lemen Entertained
Friends Monday Night.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Lemen entertain
ed number of friends at their home
on North Queen street Monday even.
ing, the occasion being the twentieth
anniversary of their marriage. The
occasion was very enjoyable one,
and the host and hostess received
many congratulations. Refreshments
were served at late hour.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
JAP QUESTION
BEFORE SENATE
Demands Official Correspond
enCe on Subject From Com
meTCe and Labor Secretary
NO OBJECTION OFFERED

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The Senate
settled down to the transaction Of rou-
line business to-day The clerks desk
vas loaded high with bills introduced.
President Pro TEN Frye introduced
joint resolution providing for an
amendment to the constitution provid-
ng that in case the person elected
President should die, decline or be un-
lble TO serve before inauguration, the
lerson elected Vice President should
pc inaugurated.
The Japanese Incident.
The answer Of the Senate to the
Presidents recommendation for legis-
alton that would force the city Of
San Francisco TO give Japanese equal
privileges with other residents, was TO
iass a resolution this afternoon calling
or full information on the subject.
1t was presented by Senator Flint
md called upon the Secretary Of Com
nerce and Labor to send to the Sem
tie copies Of all official letters, tel
grams reports, etc, in connection
sith the Investigation of the matter Of
apanese attention to the public
chools in San Francisco, IL not in
ornpatible with the public interest"
There was no objection to the adop-
ion Of the resolution.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
IS DWELLINGS
FIND new OWNERS

A public sale OF real estate consist
ing Of fifteen dwellings, 10 the Ninth
ward. was held at the Court House at
11O o'clock this morning by the Cres-
ton Land and Improvement Company
Sales were as follows:
House No 1904 Jefferson street to
Harry Galbraith for $500.
House No. 1906 jefferson street to
Isaac Short for S1605.
House No. 2Si4 Jefferson street, 70 VIII
liam r. Hawkins for $3.50.
House No 800 East Twenty-third street.
to Thomas Davis for $3.50.
House No 23o2 Jessup street to Angus
tar sjoberg for $780,
House No. 2S02 Jessup street 10 William
e. Hawkins for S1505
House No. 1904 Jessup street to william
f. Hawkins for si5o5.
House No 2soS Jessup street TO James Is.
oberly for $3.50.
House No 1901 Pine street to Lawrence
J. Broman for s16B
House No. 23o9 Pine street to Carl Em-
mil Elmquist for 1885,
House No. 2Sii Pine street TO John ID.
wiberg for Sl550
House No. 2Sis Pine street to Lawrence
Broman for $3.50
House No. 2sl5 Pine street to Lawrence
]. Broman for siGO5.
House No. 23i7 Pine street 20 William y.
Linton for 1880
House No. 2si9 Pine street to Charlotte
p. Chandler for $3.50.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
MORE TOWNS
HEARD FROM

Ia reply to the second communica-
tions sent out by Thomas s. Lewis to
towns down the state asking for ex-
preston OF opinion on state coaven-
tion Of Delaware's municipalities, two
letters were received to-day. They
were from Smyrna and Frederick.
e. +. Melvin. mayor Of Froderica. re-
Piled IN these words: "Yes. think Il
a good thlng." Alderman Eugene
Crow. Of Smyrna, said: IT meets With
my hearty approval and consider it a
move IN the right direction"
Seven town have now been heard
from and by tomorrow more replies
are expected. with eight or ten places
in Delaware represented at the conven-
tion. much good can be accomplished.
and City Council VIII probably fiN a
time and place for the conference &C
its regular meeting tomorrow evcn-
ing. Arrangements viii also be per-
fected for the entertainment Of the
delegates and a committee viii most
likely be appointed.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
c. And D. CANAL
SEEMS ASSURED

After patient effort extending over sew
eral weeks, the Delaware and Chesapeake
Canal Commission. Of which United
States Engineer Flagler is a member. has
completed survey Of the proposed route
and Forwarded their findings to Washing
ton, there to be acted upon by the War
Department, after which they viii be
given publicity.
The publication OF this report is awaited
with the greatest interest. not only by the
members and senators from Maryland
and Delaware, but also by the members o
the Pennsylvania delegation. particular,
the representatives srom the city OF
Philadelphia, all Of whom are heartily IN
favor Of the proposed waterway which
means so much 20 the commercial well
fare Of the sections they represent.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
CLASPS
SON TO HEART

At the Opera House yesterday after
noon a pathetic incident occurred which
brought tears to the eyes OF many OF
those who witnessed Il, and in which a
mother and her 13-year-oid son were re-
united after a lapse OF nearly three years
The mother who figured in the dramatic
incident was Mrs. Ella Beldcni, ef New
York. and the lad wds Donald Peruchi,
son OF the actor by that name who ap-
peared here several weeks ago i'm the
Opera House with tho Peruchi-G Gypsene
Company, which is travelling South by
water IN handsomely equipped yacht.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peruchi were legally sep
arated in Knoxville, Tenn. about thre.
years ago. their son remaining in charge
Of his father until such a time as his
mother would be able to Provide for him.
After a lapse Of several months the
mother lost all trace Of her son. and
learned nothing Of mis- whereabouts until
she was informed by her former husband
in New York some weeks ago The lad
in the meantime had been sent to VIII
mington to remain with relatives OF the
father
Several days ago Mrs Beldeni met Miss
Florence Davis in New York and was
engaged by her to play The role Of Mrs.
Prendawes in 'The Player Maid whicf
appeared here last night Learning that
she was to appear I'm Wilmington, Mrs
Beldeni requested Miss Davis to look ur
her son WHEN the company arrived. Miss
Davis did so and found that the boy was
selling candy in the OPERA House.
Mrs Beldcni arrived yesterday after.
noon and at once proceeded to the theatre
and inquired for her long-lost boy. and
was informed that he was attending a
performance at another theatre. She wa.
heavily yelled when she met the lae in ths
lobby Of this playhous. but when sh,
lifted the yelling and the boy recognizes
her he sprang to her arms crying
Mother, mother" Mrs. Belden wa.
nearly overcome with Joy at the reunion
and says that she will not part with hin
again. She will remain In Wilmington fol
several days and viii Join the "Playe,
Maid" Company in New York The lad
who is an unusually Intelligent boy, vii
remain here for some time, when hi.
I mother viii send him 70 college.
Mrs. Beldeni is well-Snown IN theatri
cal circles as an actress OF ability, having
assumed a number Of leading roles a
New York theatres. she was playing il
! Wilmington some thirteen years az,
when the trouble between Joseph Dowlnl
and Sadie Hasson. thea Dowline's wifi
and which led 10 their fnal separation oc
: curred in a local hotel Dowllng and Mis-
& Hasson were at the time filing an en-
, gagement in this city.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
VENTILATING SCHOOL ABUSES

AT the office OF Daniel o. Hasting5
Esq, this morning was held the regular
monthly meeting OF the school COM
missloners OF ew Castle county Messrs.
Ellason, Moore and Groves being pres
ent.
The entire session was devoted TO a
discussion OF abuses said to exist az
the colored school IA ew Cattle whore
it is said that hog pens are nearby and
that the yard Is used as a common
dump for the neighborhood. II Is
further alleged that difficulty exists
there in regard to the coal supply.
The board win leave FOR New Castle
this afternoon to investigate these
complaints. and It may result I'm some-
one finding themselves In disgrace, to
say the least. as a result Of alleged
mismanagemen
late this afternoon the board viii
again convene. at which time further
action win be taken and other business
considered.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
sohuIor eees 70 AItoona.

George C. schuler who was defeated
for reelection as financial secretary
Of Wilmington Aerie No. "A, F. o. E..
by William f. Hayes. has accepted a
position IN Altoona, Pa. He viii leave
here about the middle of January TO
assume his new duties.
Mr.. schuler will no doubt make good
in his new position and his services
win be missed by the local Aerie Of
Eagles, for he has made a faithful and
efficient officer of that organization.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
BIG RUSH OF
FREIGHT INTO CITY

If the amount OF freight that Is com-
ing into this city from every part Of
the country over the various railroads
is 70 be taken as an indication OF the
city's prosperity Wilmington Is enjoy
ing an era Of prosperity never before
equalled in IFS history. From the
freight departments of all therouds
comes the cry Of an unprecedented
rush. The agents say the increase is
not caused by the extra amount Of
holiday business. but has been coming
on for three months.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
Dauphin Institute.

Prof. zueblin will begin series Of
three lectures on "The Twentieth
Century City" at the High School audi
torium, Saturday evening, at which
time his subject win be "rhe Making Of
the Citizen" The last two lectures
win be given on Saturday evening
December 10, and Monday evenin. De-
cember II.
All good citizens are urged TO attend
these lectures, the presence Of the city
officials being especially desired.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
awlIIiev Was arwenty-Three.r

In homo rof his twenty-thlrd birth
day William Newnon gave a Hoes
enppeinfer Lunch" to his fellow om-
ployes in the Union Bottling Com
panys establishment yesterday. After
the lunch tho guests proceeded to
Thomas Hurlhy's cafe, at Second and
Harrison streets. where that we'll,
known mixiologist served "high balls
and fluid extracts galore.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
Ice on Tho Greek.

For the first Time this season ice
appeared on the Christiana river this
morning. II was very thin and ex-
tended only a short way from shore.
but was sufficient 10 start the river
freezing. The steamer Brandywine
OF the Wilson Line, the best ice boat
on the river. is now at the shpyards
Of the Harlan and Hollingsworth Cor
poration being fitted up for It's battles
with the ice on the river this winter.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
predalna Plant Abandoned.

Having secured the necessary
amount Of material. tho New Castle
Dredging Company which concern has
been supplying clay for the new reser-
voir. has abandoned its operations. The
plant az the b. and o. wharf in South
Wilmington is being taken down and
the company's dredRe. tughoat and
barges win be tied up until they can
be disposed Of.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
Pleaaed Larae Maryland Audience

Miss Julia Margaret Baynord has =
turned from Sudlcrsville, Md, wh q
she gave a recital in calvary NJ 2
Church TO very large and well plea d
audience. Miss Baynard Is one Of 4
most talented and pleasing Of our cit s
young entertainers. sho Is the r '-
SCISSOR OF a very sweet and well ira j.
ed voice. and both her singing q q
recitations are very effective and IN L
cate much talent and study
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
SOMEBODY GOT
ATTORNEYS hat

Attorney John Lynn. who has an
mce with Magistrate Broman. IS
Mourning the loss Of n good hat. Some
,erson took his headpiece and left
an old one in its place after a trial
efore Squire Broman yesterday, and
ne attorney would be pleased TO hear
rOm said man.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
Aned Miniater 10 Resicn.

Announcement has been made by the
tev Tohn A. Artcr8- that he VIII retire
rom his charge at Port Penn just as
oon as his rlace can be filled He is
o years of age and has been connect
q with the Wilmington NJ. z. Con-
erence for many years He is the
ather of the Rev John NJ Arters. Of
ais city
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
Tug Breaks Down.

While in the river yesterday the tug
boat Martha broke down. Il was found
in a helpless condition by the tugboat
Emily. which towed Il TO the Pusey
and Jones Company's yards. where It
win be repaired.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
Working on Assessment.

The assessors are now husily en-
gagged ON the new assessment for the
city which must be completed by jan
uary. when the board of revision Will
sit for the purpose OF going over IL.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
Frlond Of J!J. Douaherty.

John J. Dougherty VINO died
Brooklyn. on December 2, was bur
this morning. The funeral took pl
from the home Of his sister NO..
West sixth street solemn roqulf
mass was celebrated al st. Pete
Cathedral and nterment was made
the Cathedral cemetery. Mr.. Doul
crty was chief OF police Of this
under Mayor Rhodes administration
Evening journal., 1906-12-05

PHILADELPHIA Doc. 5-FEEp WIS
in good request ans nym und small p-
plies. quotations. Winter bran, IN bulk
per ton. s225ofr-soo; spilng hrln IN snc O.,
us 20 size. per ton s22GoN2s0o
WHEAT Offerings were light nrd
prices declined i4c No. red was quoted
as follows December 7p6G7rc. Spot car
lots ln export elevator No. 2 rcd. 14isd
15c, No, red Western 75il0I6c, no es-
tahlahed grado rod, i3ik07ic.
OATs-rho market ruled steady under
moderate offerings and a fair local trade
demand for desirable stock We quote;
No. g white. ssitc; standard white sSta
9sc' No. swhite. s70S7iaei rejected white.
sins5c
CORN-There was little demand from
any source. but with moderate offerings
prices were steadily neld. We quote old
No. Q yellow for local trade az 5nsc. old
steamer yellow do az b5a; old No. mixed
and high mixed az 5a55hc: GA 10. .
yellow az 55itn5Gc.
BALED HAY AND sTRAW-Hay was
plentiful and DUH Straw sold fairly at
former rates. We quote Timothy Hay
No. large bales. sia500a0CO. No ! small
bales, si950dmO0; No. ?, tl7E0als 50: Ne
., N55oaie5l; no grade. li250an50
POULTRY-Live was In fair rcquc1
and steady Quotations. Fowls. hens
choice heavy. lgtGiic; do a. ordinary &,
good i2disc; old roostcfs. pd9ikc. sprlni
chickens, as TO quality. i20isc; urkeys
ieQiic; ducks. i2aisc; geese, i2ai2c.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
still Alarm to Phoenix.

A slight FIRE in a frame shed on
Tenth street between Adams and Jack
son, brought out the Phoenix Fire
Company last night The damage was
not serious.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
Launched a Float.

AT the local shipyards Of the Amer
lean Car and Foundry Company big
car float was launched yesterday for
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company This Is the first of several
such craft being constructed here for
the p. and r. road.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
CITY NE WIS
IN BRIEF
Hand Mashed.

John Marco, a p, b. and w railroad
employe, had his hand injured yester-
day while loading lumber. He was
sent to his home, No. los jefferson
street.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05

nuTrER Separator creamery, eyt a
cii4c. roir-by creamery extra. Sic.
EGGs Selected. 8idsGa. ncar-by d-
cd nists Gin retumatle sratea s-c
Evening journal., 1906-12-05
~. Fra.er ReooverIna.

Mrs. Thomas Frazer Of No. 1919
Pine street who underwent am oper-
alton at the Homeopathic Hospital, IS
expected home in a few days
Evening journal., 1906-12-05

One million two hundred and hfty
thousand Bibles are contained in tho
new warehouse OF the British and
Foreign Bible Society in Queen Victoria
street, London.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05

There are no apples in China hey q
the small crab apple The common 81
native fruits are the mango. liches q
mangostccn.
Evening journal., 1906-12-05

The original Of Dickens famous ei =
acter Little Dort, is sin ieus &
Islngton. England and IS "a years I.
she win open a sale Of work af q
Boys Training school tho coming X
Las Nuevas de la Estancia. (Estancia, Nuevo MeÌjico) 1904-1908, 1906-08-31
Una Deuda
y NADIA Mas

Los cinco millones de pesos
que dono el Congreso al Estado
de Arizona para ell fomento de
la educacion, no son d manera
de cohecho cual dicen los opo-
sitores q la consolidation, sino
que vienen a ser una ayuda a
que estamos intitulados desde
muchO tempo atras, y unare-
paraci6n tardia de la ne gen
.cia con que hemos sido trata-
dos hasta ahora. No vemos
que tftulos mayores que ell
nuestro pueden tener Cuba,
las Islas Filipinas y Puerto
Rico, a quienes ell Congreso ha
yotado millones de pesos para
fines educacionales, y por tai
razon ell donatiyo que Sc nos
hace no es nj puede ser otra
cosa que un acta de justicia a
que estamos ampliamente init
tqlados. Asi es que no debe
sonrojarnos ell aceptar esa da-
diva, nj tomar d pecho las afr
maciones de los que dicen que
es una especie de qualification
para inducirnos a yotar contra
nuestro gusto y opinion por-
que bien considerable el nego-
clio, este dinero es una deuda
que Sc nos paga y NADIA mas
Ell Estado.
Las Nuevas de la Estancia. (Estancia, Nuevo MeÌjico) 1904-1908, 1906-08-31
La Fiesta de fatigue.

La fiesta anual de Tajique
este ano ocurrira en- Setiem-
bre 9y 10, Domingo y Ldnes.
Habra seryicios religiosos en-
la iglesia, incluyendo misa y
una procession cada dia, y re-
frescos de varias classes, todo
libre como ell alre. William
King es ell mayordomo a cargo
de la fiesta y todos los arreg-
los pertenecientes a la misma
han sido hechas y todo esta
listo para un buen tempo.
Todos los amigos estan invita-
dos Il atender y participar en-
las festividades.