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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-29
Saturday, July 18th, 1906

the following described real estate:
certain tract OF land. known a. the Mary Glen
tract being ceTtarn tract of land known as lot No.
as IN Philip Strne's addition the City of Martins
burg, and beng the same that conveyed by
Sarah K tosburgh and husband, TO Mary Glen
coloTed. by deed dated October 18th, 1879 and rec
orded in Deed Book II, pag. Isa
and. A certain of land in the name of tn.
unknown heirs OF Daniel LeFevre. beng known as
lot OF ground in the City of Martnsburg in Mothers
Addiriop, that was conveyed TO Daniel LeFevrc oy
Samuel Mohler and wife. by deed dated 'une goth.
1874. and recorded in Deed Book IA page 49,
grid A tract of lani n the name OF John Mingle.
it being the tract of land that was conveyed by
John II. Noakss ct al TO oAn Minge, by deed
dated November Iath, 1880. and recorded in Deed
Book II, page 2lI.
4Ih. A ce tain tract of land in Gerardstowu
DIST let, in the name of w h. Burgess being
tie sa land that conveyed TO SAID Burgess
by y. {. Westenhsver, Social Commissioner
BY deed dated October ord, 1891, and recorded in
Deed booH 90 page IA Ibis .ract cantains
about Al an acres
= \ tract of land in GArardstown Distr.c, in
the hRme of w. H. Rnrgess, being the
same tract that was conveyed to h N v Nathan
w, Gain. and wife. by deed dated Aug 4 roth
SO o, and recorded in Deed 30 k II Gage lar
There ara Two (2) parcels contained n this ulc.
Terms of Sale
Uuder twenty-five dollars (sls. COZ cash on day
or sale. On all suu's of over $500 one-third
cash, balance in tive {,) equal payments of six
lo) and twelve months from Iay OF sale; The
purchase to give his notes for the unpaid pur-
chase money and the title to be retained until the
notes are pSid
CLARENCE z. MARTIN
Commissioner of School Lands
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-29
wILLHIDE-GRASTHAM.

Miss Hattie Grantham, daughter of
Mr.. Shirley ;. Grantham, an attrac-
tive and popular yourg lady Of this
city and Mr.. Stark Willhide, of Ell
kins w. Va, were married at o'clock
Tuesday morning at the home Of the
brides parents on Winchester avenue
The ceremony was performed by Rev,
Isaac.
The bride entered the ,parlor on the
arm of her father, TO the strains of
the wedding march from Loheugrin
rendered by Miss Eldergirt Kilmer.
the impressive ring service was used
and during the ceremony Chopins
Nocturne No. ,, was played.
The bride was beautifully gowned in
white chiffon cloth, trimmed in NAL
tese lace and carried golden gate roses.
Miss Jessie Walters, of Grafton was
maid Of honor and Mr. h. d. Heironi-
NOUS Of Davis w. Va. was best man.
The bride and groom left on train
a for a bridal tour, They will reside at
Elkins,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-29
Pe-ru-na Protects the Entire
Household.

AS soon as the value of Peruna is
appreciated by every household, both as
n preventive and cure, tens of thousands
of lives will be saved, and hundreds Of
thousands of chronic, lingering cases of
catarrh VIII he prevented.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-29
Public Sale
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate.

By virtue Of the authority ia the undcrsisn-
ed Commissioner oil School Lands by decree entered
on May. Nd. 1906, in the chancery cause of the
State OF West Virginia the unknown heirs OF
Daniel LeFeyre's, et al, the unde rsigned Commis-
sionsr will offer at public sale the front door Of
he County Court House. on
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-29

After La Grippe DR.. Miles NesTih eneNA
he wasted tissues 4nf restores Se&Gh
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-29

Loans and Discounts .................sS24,9 1872 IS
Overdrafts secured and unsecured. sos Of
L. = Bonds TO secure circulation see. 100 900 o.
Y. $. Bonds to secure U, 5. Deposits 10000 90
u. S. Bonds on hand 500 o.
Premiums on Y. ). Bonds. ~ 50
Bonds, securities 400 %
Banking house, furniture and fixtures L, 200 o.
Other real estate owned 22,750 70
Due from Nat banks mot reserve agts) 1862
Due from stale Banks and Bankers. 5,5io 81
Due from approved reserved ageRts.....lS ,S36 D.
Checks and other cash Items -. .......I ,6S6 81
Exchanges Tor clearinghouse
Notes of other National Bauks. ........ ) IA 10
Fractional Currency nickels and cents .....3S7 A.
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, VI:
Speeie co S41Sl So
Redenplio ion fund with U s Treasurer
per cent. Of circulation 900 O.
Total - s0os,s6l ).
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid 100000 90
STh ndRiyde IuR pqot; less expense, and $3.50
National Sank notes outstanding. $50 &C
state ank notes out 'tandlng ........,...
Due other National Banks ................6,9i8 IL
Due {" state Banks ana bankers....... 5,It5 y
Due to approved reserved agents,.....,.. Oi 10
DIVIDENDS unpaid ,.... ........,......,.,....-..
Individual Deposits Su biect to check. liS,'@7 So
Time certificates of deposit .... l5S,lsl "
Cerllhed checks.. 81
Casnicr checks outstanding. ............- l.s SO
United STATE deposits 90, 81 0y
Deposits Of :. discussing officers
Notes and bill rediscouuted
Bills payable
Biiis payable. includ ~ certificates
Old post Tor money borrowed lo,C0) 60
Liabilities other than lose above
stated Deferred payment ouRu,,l
Estate 1888 80
Total So $500 IS
State of West Virginia ~
County of Berkeley -
George :. Hin cashier Of the aboved-uamed
bank, do sOlemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief GEO. :. HILL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before Inc this oath
day OF an 1900.
ALBERT y. DARBY, Notary Public.
CoRRECT-Attest:
M. G. TABLER.
a. NJ. GILBERT Directors.
j Mex EE 81 iES,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-29

be of some benefit to Others, as / feel
as though cannot praise 1t enough.
---Mrs. j. c. Sterling.
Mr.. Howard Andrew Sterner, Muddy
Greek, Pa, writes:
81 have Peruna in my house all the
time and won't be without it. 1t is good
for children when they take cold or
Group. 1t cured my baby boy of Group.
81 have introduced Peruna into six
families since received your last letter,
and four have seen relief already"
Howard A ndrpW Stprner
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-29
Marriages
LARN ER-PIERCE

Mr.. William Angamar Larner, of
Baltimore, and Miss Eugenia S. Pierce,
da lighter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John 5.
Pierce, were married at high noon, last
"Wednesday at "Ayrlie" the beautiful
home of the bride, on the heights over
looking the Potomac, about mile be-
low Shepherdstown. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Charles S.
Ghislin, pastor of the Presbyterian
church. After the ceremony was Iper-
formed a reception was held, which
was attended by number of invited
guests, and delicious luncheon was
served in most attractive style. The
bride and groom left about > p. m.
rmid shower of rice and good wishes
on their wedding trip.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
FINALLY KILLED BY OFFICER
Drink-crsxed Finn Runs Amuek at
AshtabuIa, o.

Ashtabula, o., Dec. 6.--John III. Ke-
jampaa, a Finn, while drunk, ran
amack armed with a revolver and a
knife, attacking nearly every one he
met, with the result that I'VE men
were more or less seriously injured
and Kejampaa lies dead at the morgue.
Kejampaa was a laborer on the
docks at Ashtabula harbor. He first
entered a confectionery store on Oak
street and shot John Herlery in the
neck. A few minutes later he shot
Otto Mackey In the neck, causing a
serious wound.
The drunken man rushed out OF the
store and shot twice at Emil Topper,
who was driving by in a delivery
wagon. Entering Alexander Roeman's
saloon he slashed right and left with
a knife and stabbed Matt Hakulinen
in the shoulder and Oscar Koshing in
the arm.
Policeman John Hummer took a
hand In the ARRAY at this time and he
and Kejampaa had a hand to hand
fight. The drunken man was getting
the better of the officer when the POI
liceman drew his revolver and ended
the encounter by sending a bullet
through his antagonists heart.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
DEATH IN ELECTRIC CHAIR
JURY DECLARES CHESTER GIL
LETTE GUILTY OF MURDER
ING GRACE BROWN.

Herkimer, N. Y, Dec. 6.-The jury
has pronounced Chester e. Gillette
guilty of murder in the first degree in
killing Grace Brown, his sweetheart.
The twelve men deliberated three
minutes less than FIVE hours before
they reached their verdict. Five bal
lots were taken. Four resulted in
eleven for conviction and one for &c.
quittal.
Two hours elapsed between the
fourth and fifth ballots and during that
time the men who felt sure of Gil
lette's guilt argued and worked upon
the one man standing against them.
When the verdict was announced
Gillette was the most u%nconcerned
man In the room. He sat motionless
as one after another the twelve jurors
arose to their feet and declared that
they were united in their decision,
When the twelfth man had responded
the stolid indifference or studied com
posture of the boy was exhibited as
never before. Leaning owe a nearby
table he wrote this message to his
father In Denver.
Father: | am convicted"
The verdict means death In the cleo.
trio chair.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
BLAMED FOR BIALYsTok AFFAIR.
Russian Police Official Ass~assinated at
ST. Petersburg.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 6.-Police In
spector Shermetieff, who, after the
anti-Jewish outbreak at Bialystok in
June last, for which he was said to be
responsible, was transferred to st. Pc
tersburg, was shot and mortally
wounded by a workman during the
morning near the Fontanka canal. The
inspectors assailant then shot and
killed himself.
While the inspector was passing a
house which had Just been searched
on the suspicion that terrorists were
harbored there a man who was lurking
in the courtyard entrance fired point
blank at him with a revolver. Though
wounded in the head Sheremetieff
drew his revolver and joined in the
pursuit of the terrorist, who fired
again, fatally wounding Sheremetieff.
The house was surrounded and the
assailant of Sheremetieff, seeing that
capture was inevitable, committed
suicide.
The assassin has been identified as
a Jew of Bialystok.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
KILLED PROMINENT PHYSICIAN.
Mississippi Young Woman Placed on
Trial for Murder.

H%azlehurst, Miss, Dec. 6.-The trial
on a charge of murder of Mrs. Angie
Birdsong, a young member of one of
the most prominent families in Mis-,
sissippi, began during the day.
Mrs. Birdsong shot and killed DR.. T.
II. Butler, also a member of a prom.
inent family and nephew of former
Governor Longino of Mississippi, on
Nov. 25, 1905. The shooting occurred
In DIR. Buffers Office In Monticello,
Miss, where Mrs. Birdsong resided.
The young woman went to the Office,
waited until a patient had completed
his interview with the physician and
then, entering DR.. Buffers presence,
fired FIVE shots. Going to the street
she remarked to a gathering crowd
that they would find the result of her
work up stairs in the doctors Office.
She then surrendered herself to the
sheriff. Although admitting the shoot.
ing she has not let her line of defense
become public.
A few days before the shooting Mrs.
Birdsong attempted to commit suicide
At her preliminary hearing her
brother-in-law testified that the pris,
one had experienced extreme mental
troubles over rumors concerning her
character.
The prominence of both families in
the case and intense feeling in Month.
cello caused a change of venue to be
granted. Mrs. Birdsong is about
twenty-five years of age.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
SEEKS INCREASE OF POWER
PRESIDENT WOULD DISMISS ANY
OFFICER WHOM he THINKS
Is UNWORTHY.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The president
has sent q special message to congress
urging legislation giving the executive
authority upon his own initiative and
responsibility to dismiss any officer
whom he thinks unworthy to remain
In the service. The law at present
provides that In time of peace no OFF,
Ger shall be dismissed except in pur-
suance of a courtmartial or In mitiga-
ton thereof. This provision the pres
ident wants repealed.
Illustrating the necessity for the
legislation desired the president cites
the case Of a naval officer whose name
Is not given. but who vas accused OF
indecent and disgusting behavior"
He was convicted. but the court, to his
surprise. the president says. did not
sentence him TO dismissal.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
CONGRESSMAN AMEs (MAss.) IN.
AuouRATEs MOVEMENT IN
THAT DIRECTION.
URGES GENERAL REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS
WOULD GIVE NOTICE TO couN
TRY THAT EARLY ACTION
IS DESIRABLE.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Congressman
Butler Ames OF Massachusetts has be-
gun a propaganda for an immediate
movement in the interest OF tariff re-
vision. He says he is not undertak-
ing to secure action at the present
session of congress, but is urging upon
Republican members the ~advisability
of a general caucus to give concrete
expression of their determination to
Immediately revise the inequalities
present in our tariff laws so that all
possible notice to the country at large
may be given as to the time of re-
vision" He thinks that the subject
should be taken up Immediately after
March 4 and would have the caucus
determine the best method Of proce-
dure and whether the whole tariff laws
should be revised or only particular
schedules amended.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07

oartaraugus county, this state, and
was sent to the asylum as insane. He
is said to now have admitted that his
name is George A. Kimmel and habeas
corpus proceedings have been begun
on his behalf to secure his release.
Kimmel's identity was discovered
as a result of a contest made by the
New York Life Insurance company,
which refused to pay an insurance
policy of $25, 900 on his life which was
claimed by Mrs. Edna K. Bonalett of
Chicago, Kimmel's sister. Mrs. Bona
let's claim was based on the allega-
ton that a man missing for seven
years was legally dead.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
eRiToNs HAVE RACE TROUBLES.
Especially interested In That Portion
of RooscveIt's Message.

London, Dec. 6.-President Roose-
volt's declaration In his message to
congress on the treatment accorded to
Japanese in the San Francisco schools
:. ecially appeals TO the British at the
j resent time because both In South
-sfrica and Australia a similar anti
4asiatic feeling has created enabarrass-
:aent for the imperial authorities. Dur
lag the present week the home gov
eminent vetoed a T~ransvaal ordinance
further restricting the privileges OF
British Indians, even those long resi-
ant in the country, while quite re-
b-ntly the government refused to ac-
Kept an Australian proffer OF a prefer
sntial tariff provided the goods were
= tipped In vessels not employing yell
iSw seamen.v
The newspapers here point out that
e Western states OF America have
10 monopoly in this aht-Asiaticism.
laying that the presidents remarks
convey q lesson which might well be
aid to heart In other quarters than
tfat to which 1t u directly addressed
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
WITH DISCLAIMER ATTACHED,
Senate Committee viii Favorabiy Re.
port Algeciras Treaty.

pOTt NtHSSEeS ttSoey
Washington, Dec. 6.-Whether DEM
ocratic senators shall support the AL.
geciras treaty In relation to Moroccan
affairs, when 1t is voted upon in the
senate on Dec. IL, will depend upon
the fate of a resolution to be present
ed disclaiming the responsibility of the
United States for the convention and
declaring that the participation Of this
government is only in %furtherance of
its general policy OF promoting peace
and in the interest OF Its commercial
relations with Morocco.
The senate committee on foreign re-
lations considered the treaty and or.
dered that it be favorably reported to
the senate. This action was taken,
however, after a committee consisting
of Senators Spooner, Lodge and Bacon
had been named to prepare a resolu-
ton which would declare that the
United States had no intention of in
terfering in the regulation of Euro
pean internal affairs.
The contest in the senate over the
treaty will be close in the event that
a disclaimer of the character outlined
Is not adopted. The United States is
exempted from the responsibility of
enforcing the treaty through a reser-
walton made by Ambassador White,
the American delegate, In signing the
art
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
TEST SUIT ORDERED BEGUN.
Federal Officials viii Have Courts
Pass on California Statute.

Pass on California Statute.
San Francisco, Dec. 6.-Under direct
orders from Washington the represen-
satives OF the department of justice In
I alifornia have been instructed to be-
III an action in the courts to test the
legality of the state statute which
provides that children of Monaghan
.snscent shall attend a separate school.
President Altman of the board Of
adacation has received a communica-
iiCn from United States Attorney Dev-
In requesting a conference that ar
langements might be made to insti-
tute a suit.
When the attention OF President ALL
nian was called to that portion of the
presidents message referring to sep
Trate schools he said that the utter
ssace Of the president on the Japanese
question would have no effect on the
action Of the board.
I'VE have simply put into effect a
law passed by the lawmaking body Of
this state" he said. Individually
aud collectively each and every mem
Der Of the board believes that it Is a
good law. We will not recede from
rho position which we have taken and
believe that our action will be sus-
timed by public sentiment throughout
n &c state even IL the courts should de-
clare 1t to be unconstitutional or a
violation of treaty rights"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE AS RE.
SUIT OF GREAT FLOOD AT
CLIFTON, ARIZ.
PROPERTY DAMAGe ALSO IMMENSE
TORRENT SWEEPS DOWN CANON
AND DESTROYS MANY eusl-
NESS HOUSES.

Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. 6.-Private rail.
road dispatches received here say that
sixty lives were lost at Clifton in the
great flood that swept through the
camp, destroying many business build.
ings, wrecking the smelling plant OF
the Arizona Copper company and tear.
ing out miles of track of the Arizona
and Mexico railroad.
Clifton, which has about $500 peo
pie, lies in a narrow valley near the
eastern line Of Arizona.
The less prosperous OF the innah
itants live in Chase Creek canon, q
peculiarly dangerous situation in times
OF high water. Two years ago twelve
lives were lost In the canon and i'm.
mense damage was done by the rise
Of the San Francisco river.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
KARL HAu AGAIN REMANDED.
English Court Awaiting Further Evi
dence In Case.

London, Dec. 6.-Karl Hau, the
Washington professor who has been
under arrest here since Nov. Z
charged with the murder of Frau Mo
littor, his motherinlaw. at Baden
Baden. again appeared on remand in
the Bow street police court. The
prisoner, who has fully recovered his
health, was remanded for another
week in order to enable the German
representatives to obtain further EVIL
dence. The magistrate said the EVIL
dence already here was sufficient to
warrant Hau's extradition, but to make
the case complete 1t was necessary to
have proof Of the of the death
OF Frau Molittor, which the German
authorities had omitted to obtain.
Hau. although laboring under a
great mental strain. which has entirely
changed his appearance, was quite
calm during the brief proceedings and
At the close, when asked by his coun-
sci whether he understood what had
occurred. he replied afirmatively.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
WOMAN DRIVEN TO SUICIDE.
Rumors Circulated Regarding Numer-
Gus Deaths in Her Family.

Gus Deaths In Her Family.
Chicago. Dec. 6.-Mrs. Rose yzral
OF 1886 West Fifteenth street has
committed suicide because. 1t is be-
lieved, of rumors circulated regarding
the deaths In her immediate
family within the last ten months.
Her husband, Martin vzral. died first
and then, within nine months, her
four children died. the cause Of each
death being given by the attending
physician as stomach trouble"
An anonymous telephone message
was sent to the police department say
ing that 1t was advisable that an In
vestigation be made, as all the mem
bers Of the family were insured a
short time before death. An investi-
cation was commenced, but 1t had de-
veloped nothing definite. 1t Is be-
lieved by the police that either de-
spondency over the deaths Of her
family or dread OF the investigation
caused Mrs. vxral to take her life.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07

Charges Filed Against Ranchmen and
Spectators.

spectators.
Topeka, Kan. Dec. 6.-Speculators
and ranchmen have committed fraud
ulent practices In entering school
lands In Western Kansas, according to
records filed here with the land COM
missioner. The alleged fraud has, 1t
is said, been In the exorbitant APP
~praisement of lessees' improvements.
II appears that spectators and ranch
ers have leased lands, built small
shanties or dugouts on them and then
fenced the property. When 1t came
time to sell the land appraisers rec
commended by the lessee would then
bid and get the land. No outside bid
der would try to make IN offer since
he would have to pay for the i'm
provements which we're not on the
land. II has been found that the
fences around a 1%0,000-acre tract OF
ranch land was charged as improve
ments on n forty-acre tract of school
land which had been leased.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
Fat. Of Her Crew Unknown.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Dec. g.
The barkentine which for owe twenty
four hours flew signals Of distress off
the Nantucket shoals finally struck on
Great Round shoals and has broken
in two. Later 1t was learned that the
vessel was the Bonny Doom, bound
from st. John, N. b., to Vineyard
Haven. The crew escaped from the
vessel, but whether they reached
shore Is not known here.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-07
c ,.LIFoREIANs RESENT HIS DE-.
NuNclATIoN or THEIR ANTI
JAPANESE ATTITUDE.
I ,LARE THEY WILL NOT WEAKEN
w FORCED TO YIELD WHITES
WILL BE WITHDRAWN FROM
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

San Francisco, Dec. 6.-President
b 0~osevelt's denunciation of Califor-
as a~nti-Japanese attitude has
s. reused bitter resentment here.
The president is excoriated for his
reat to use troops and he openly Is
/, .arged with deliberately misstating
4 e position taken by the authorities
y. this city and the state.
Should force be used the Califor-
4 ans declare they will not weaken
;..d while they may have to bow for
l,e time being to federal dictation
j 10y will withdraw all the white chill
tten from the public schools and leave
iacm In sole possession of the Japa-
reese.
Open threats are made that Califor-
IA will be turned to the Democratic
.Iolumn in the next election, the cam
Iaign slogan to be, "The Democratic
4 arty liz a white mans party"
There also has arisen another fea-
i sre-bitter. open resentment against
enjamin Ide Wheeler, president OF
lie University of California. In Pres
.jIcnt Roosevelt's message Californians
dsclare they recognize the words and
se1timents of the head of the state
university and against him, rather
laan against either Roosevelt or the
federal government, is directed the
ifeater part of the wrath of San Fran
G'sco.
angry men declared Wheeler had
taken upon himself to dictate the pol
icy OF California and from his stand
clint to tell the rest of the nation how
california stands. Threats are open
l.smade to III the appropriation of the
university one-half in the next legis-
,ature to teach its head he cannot u
california.