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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
DATA Is COMPLETE.
Pipe Lines and Light and Water
Companies Are Valued

The work of compiling the data as
to the pipe lines. light and water
companies of the state has been COM
pleted by the tax commissions ,s office
and the boaru OF public works will
fix the assessments. There are AS
pine line companies in the state and
the aggregate value of the property
returned to them is $13, 1S1. 445. 80.
Only companies transporting gas or
oil for sale are denominated as pipe
lines by the tax commissioner. 1t is
understood that the returns do not
represent the true and actual value OF
these properties and it can be expected
that the assessments as fixed by the
board will De much higher.
The value of the water and light
companies in the state has been re-
ported at 500, AIS. 81. This will also
likely be increased by the board.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
FINED FOR
Henry Dahl Handled Earl Roderick
Roughly.

Henry Dahl, who recently filed a
suit for divorce from his wife, and
who blames Earl Roderick for much
OF his domestic troubles. attacked
Roderiek Tuesday afternoon and
handled him pretty roughly. Both
men were arrested. and Dahl was fined
So. 20 for assault. Roderick stated
that he Yves afraid Dahl would shoot
him, w%hereupon Dahl demanded that
both be searched by the officers. This
was dore, and it was found that Dahl
was uuarmed, while Rodrick had a big
gun in his pocket. He was then held
on a charge of carrying concealed
Weapons. The case was to have been
ard before Justice Thompson this
ernoon, but was POSTPONED.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
TEACHERS ARE SELECTED
No Changes Made at Any Of the
Schools Of the City.
G. W BRlNOLE IS REELECTED
Named as Superintendent For Term
of Two Years-w. A. Dreamer
to Be Assistant Principal.

At a special meeting Of the board of
education on Wednesday evening. the
teachers in the High and ward schools
were selected for the ensuing year, and
there is not a single change. There
was no other business before the
meeting. and the work of selecting the
teachers did not occupy the board for
any considerable time. The members
of the board felt that the schools
had made such satisfactory progress
under the present instructors that they
had earned renppointment without
considering any other applications.
The position OF assistant principal at
the High school was awarded to Mr..
". A. Dreamer. but the selection of a
principal went over to II future meet
ing, when this question will be taken
mp and settled. The appointments
were as follows:
observation-disclosures W. Brinele,
for two years.
Assistant Principal at High Sch OIL
w. A. CreBmer; teacher of English,
Miss Lucetta S. Logan teacher Of
mathematics. MISS Margaret l.. Fry
teacher OF science, j, N. Fries.
Second ward-w. A. Pitzer, princi.
pal /; assistants, Misses Lula Y. Muth,
Mollie Ryneal, Lorena j. Mason.
Florence Nj. Curtis. Annie II. 0'Neal.
Third Ward-Lee Slier. principal
assistants. Misses Jessie MoElroy,
BERTHE Scharf. Annttta NJ. Chambers,
Grace Il. Lindsay. Dora Mattnasi.
Fourth Ward-D. II. Dodd. princi-
pal assistants. Miss Lottie Y Mckee,
Laura Homrich, Ella e. Smaltz
Fifth Wara-C. W. Miller. princi
pal assistants. Misses Clara v. Cat
ting, Mary M. Bette, Della j Hill
Josina L. Showers. Anna b. CAN'T.
Colored School,. W. Corsey, pTin
cipal assistant, Miss Daisy II. Free
man.
The question OF a new High schoo
building and a new Building for the
first ward will probably be taken OIL
BIZ the board of education in a short
time. TIE proposition to secure per
mission to issue bonds to the amouni
of $50, 900 for the erection Of the nee,
essary buildings has been advanced,
but nothing of a definite nature hal
been accomplished in this direction,
Under the law the school board MAY
increase the tax for building purposes
seven per cent. over the total received
In 1904. but this would not be suffi
cient for the purpose, and the boart
NAV see its way clear to fixing the as
sessment for other purposes at a fgur'
hat would return about $50, 600 pc
year more than is required for TIN
ordinary expenses and then usini
the surplus to pay for the new build
iugs. This could easily be accom-
plished under the law, owing to tn,
fact that the increase in the valuation
is more than 81. 900, 900 in the schoo
district. The question of new schoo
buildings is an acute and n~ressin,
one, and unless the members of tn
board take the matter in hand AM
provide the buildings, they will fine
themselves hard pushed to find &C
comodations for the pupils.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
KILLED BY A
Civil War Veteran Met Death r.
Cumbe riand.

Thomas w. Hause, 6S years old, d
veteran of the Civil war, was fatally
injured in the Baltimore and Ohio
yards at Cumberland Monday night
Both legs were crushed off by a yard
engine, which was backing out Of the,
rolling-mill yards with a train Of pas
cars. The aged man did not
hear its approach, and was knocked
down and dragged some distance. He
died Tuesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
COSTS MORE TO DRESS.
SONS FACTS AND FIGURES GOV.
cERNISG woMEN's FIxERy.
How the Prices Range ia M~artinsburg
Man Women Are Extravagsnt
tn Drew.

An ordinary outfit for an ordinary
Martinsburg woman costs q great
deal more than it did ten years ago,
aud while there is no doubt that the
women spend more for clothes than
thev used TO they claim they have q
good reason for it. The truth is that
it costs a great deal more TO be we'll
dressed now than ii did a decade ago,
end it isn't a question of being ex-
travaGant but a desire to keep up with
the procession.
An ordinary outfit this summer will
cost a woman OF moderte means from
SIS to $50. II she happens to be well
fixed she can use twice this much and
still be plainly dressed. OF course
there is a great deal in shopping,
Many women watch The World advar-
tisements and succeed in picking up
bargains that others miss, but the
wide.a.wake woman, who aims TO
dress economically, can hardly get
ont on SIS.
The shoes used to cost 81. 80 and in
rare cases 81. Now a lady can hardly
find shoes "ht to wear for less than
81. A shirtwaist suit will cost at
least S.; the goods in white is bound
to cost twenty-five cent a yard. and
ii requires ten yards. and ii is GER
tainly worth 50. so to make up the
suit. A common belt costs a quarter.
q collar another quarter. gloves 81. so,
a hat 81; the Embarrassing will run
at least 81.
The short sleeves this spring, which
is the most marked change in the
STYLES makes ii absolutely necessary TO
have elbow gloves, and these cost
twice and three times as much as the
short gloves. The Isle thread gloves
cost from q5 cents to a dollar, the kid
gloves cost from 81. 80 mp aud the best
cost several dollars.
The rage for short sleeves has made
it almost impossible for the merchants
ito ygp,she trade supplied with elbow
gloves. In many cases people have
given their orders in advance, and
then the merchant could not secure
them in the cities.
The pace being set by the well-to-do
women round Martinsburg is a fast
one, aud they can use money to near
" any amount in their dress. They
think nothing OF paying from five to
six dollars for a shirtwaist. they pay
81 for a hat, and other things cost
in proportion. There are a thousand
and n things by which the cost OF
dress is constantly increased. 1t isn't
so much that the price Of materials
has gone up IN the stores. but rather
the tendency is toward more ornate
styles
The extravaganza of the dress of
some women in this vicinity has
caused their husbands 10 wear a bag.
SRA look aud in a few cases the hus-
hand must get an increase IN salary
so II or the wife discard her fnerv.
There are only a few cases of this
kind, though, the majority of Berke.
ly county girls are satisfied to live
within their means. This article ii
not intended to be read by the bach.
elors anyhow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
Lots of NOISE.

"Hurrah, hurrah for Thompson and
THOMPSON. the Hustlers. was the
peculiar but very effective advertising
noise made by may small boys and
girls on circus day. The novelty was
a good one in the shape of a noise
producing box on a string, and proved
an excellent ad for the 1.-THE
Hustlers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
Went to Get Married.

A well known resident of Berkeley
county and a Young lady OF that sec
tion came here this morning aud went
to Baltimore on the excursion for the
purpose, it is understood. of getting
married in the city today. -Hagers.
town Mail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
DIED OF HIS INJURIES.
Harpers Ferry Lad Falls Victim to
Lockiaw.

Arthur Lewis, 9-year-old SON of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Lewis, of Harpers
Ferry. died at Shepherdstown on
Tuesday, at the home Of his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas W..
Lergett, after great suffering for
several DAYS from lockjaw. The little
fellow was run over by a wagon June
2 aud his heel badly crushed. Lock-
jaw set in on Friday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
QUITE A CONTRAST.
Republicans Made Better Showing
on Less Taxes.

Oh GVSS AHAts.
The auditors office furnishes figures
showing the remarkable contrast be-
tween state republican and democratic
administrations. The democratic al
ministration in 1895 assessed upon
capitations, personal property and
real estate, 1888, 33l. In 1905 the re-
publican administration assessed on
the same items 1881, 1858. or s57, 06S
less. Democrats in 1895 appropriated
for the support of free schools, $685.
500. Republicans in 1905 appropriated
for the same purpose, $737, 237. an in
crease of 1888, 81 on $57, 068 less taxes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
BIG ADDITION TO TAX BASIS
West Virginia Adds $50, 600, 600
From Two Sources Alone.

About $50, 600, GO more has been
placed upon the tax book as a result
nf the assessment by the state hoard of
public work on the pine lines and
water companies doing business in
West Virginia The valuation Of pipe
lines is fixed at s27, 762. All. 98 and
that of water and light light compan.
les, 81, 254. $40 OF. The total of the
two is 500, or, ISL 80. The pipe line
companies r turned property to the
value of sl3. 1870. 454. and the state
board more than doubled that amount.
The pipe lines were assessed last
year AT IS. 90l, 964 and the water and
light companies at $3.50, 1874.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
ELECTED OFFICERS.
Equality Lodge of Masons Held
Annual Communication.

Equality Lodge No. A, A. II.
and A. NJ, held its annual communi.
cation on Tuesday night, when tbs
officers for the ensuing veal were
elected. The election resulted as
follows:
Worshipful Master-A. @. MAIDEN
bousch.
Senior Warden-Fred p. Spiliman.
Junior Warden-Frank w. Van.
Horn.
Secretary-Charles A. Young.
Treasurer-Frank Il. Wilson.
Trustees FraUk ID. Stalev, Alexan.
der Parks, J. S. Boak, George F..
Evans. Harry L. Doll.
The appointment OF two deacons
was postponed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
PRETTY CHURCH wedding
Miss Chambers and Mr.. Duke
United tuesday Evening.
GUESTS WERE PRESENT
Miss Maggie Hassan and Mr.. WILL
lam Long wedded-County Couple
Married on Circus Day.

One OF the protest church weddings
of the season was that of Miss Grace
A. Chambers, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. B. Chambers, of this city,
and Mr.. George w. Duke, a we'll
known aud popular young weaver at
the Crawford mills, which was
celebrated at the First Methodist
Episcopal church Tuesday evening in
the presence of a large number of
friends and relatives of the contracts.
ing parties. The decorations were of
potted plants and flowers.
The ceremony was performed by the
pastor, Rev. Frank r Isaac, the ring
service being used. The maid of
honor was Miss Vannetta Chambers,
and the bridesmaids were Miss Ada
Compton. Miss Rose Duke. Miss
Bette Chambers and Miss Edith
Snyder. The best man vas Mr.. A.
d. Darby, and the ushers were
Messrs. Willard Ii. Grimes. Charles
Il. Hollis, Quin Hare and Oscar
Butler. Miss Myra Cline was organ
ist and played Hearts and Flowers
during the ceremony. The bride was
on the arm of her brother, Mr.. Boyd
Chambers, by whom she was given
away. As the brida, party advanced
to the chanel rail the choir sang the
wedding march from "Lohengrin.
The bride was gowned in a hand.
some costume of. white L~ansdowne,
with veil and carried bride roses.
The bridesmaids were dressed il
white. The gentlmen wore black.
After the ceremony a reception was
held at the home of the brides
parents. on South Raleigh street, and
many guests were present. Amonl
7 the out-of-town guests at the wedding
and reception were Mrs. s. NJ. Craley
Mr.. Roger e. Craley. of Hagerstown
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Duke, Mr.. Fl. x.
Addison, Mrs. H. A. Brantner, oil
Baltimore; Mrs. v. Colder, Of Bruins.
wick; Miss Anna Swsrtz, of Gettys
burg; Miss Ada Compton. of Keyser
lAAE6 LtOEO 0QhOl VI Williams pOIt.
LONG-HASSAN.
Mss Maggie Hassan and Mr.. Will,
liam Long, both residents of Martins,
/ burg were married at the home of Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Hughes, corner OF
Maple avenue and Stephen street or
Tuesday evening. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Chas. s. Trump,
pastor of st. Johns Lutheran church,
in the presence of a few relatives and
frienFs. A reception was held after
the ceremony, and refreshments were
served. The groom is a fireman or
the Baltimore and Ohio. They will
reside in Martinsburg.
McMILLAN-kEES.
Miss Maria J. KEGS and Mr.. Edward
| Mcmillan, both residents of the west.
ern part of Berkeley county. drove tc
town today and were married at the
Lutheran parsonage by Rev. Charles S.
Trump. The bride was atfired in
white, with a long white veil and
white shoes. but the very muddy con.
dition of the streets made matter
very disagreeable for her and almos
ruined her wedding fnery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
t MATED LOSSES.

Steamship Essex, of the Merchants
and Miners Line, 1000 tens, vained
at $500, 600; cargo valued at about
$3.50, 600 or $500, 900. Partly covered
by insurance
Six barges belonging to the same
company laden with cotton and rosin
value at 5000, 900 or more.
Savannah pier of the Merchants and
Miners company, West Falls avenue
aud Block street, GO feet in length,
filled with merchandise. Probable
loss $500, 600
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
EXPLOSION ON M
Nine Killed and 40 Injured on Amer.
lean Vessel at Liverpool.

Liverpool, England, June IA
terrific explosion took place this morn
ing aboard the American line steam
ship Havreford, killing nine persons
and badly mangling 40 Others. The
explosion was caused by naptha and
came without warning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
west virginian WINS Ronorss

AT the final examination for houorzs
at the School OF English Literature.
at Oxford England, a West Virginia
Rhodesian scholar, @. #. Tucker
Brooke, of st. Johns college. Oxford
obtained a first class. He vas the,
only competitor to obtain this high
distinction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS.
Young Folk Gather at Home of the
Misses Byers.

Misses Elsie and Ada By,rs enter
tanned a number of friends at their
home on North Queen street Tuesday
evening. The chief diversions OF
the evening were music and "finch".
after which refreshments were sevred.
The guests departed at a late hour,
having spent a very enjoyable evening
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
BIC FIRE IN BALTIMORE
Blaze on Water front Destroys
100000 Worth Of Property.
TWO MEN ARE REPORTED DEAD
Steamship Essex Destroyed, and
Warehouses, Wharves and Barges
Swept BY Fierce Blaze.
Special Dispatch to The World.

EB@N
Baltimore, Md. June / 3-The great
est fire since the CONFEDERATION of 1904,
involving a property loss of abCut
81 600. 900 and the probable sacrifice of
two lives. occurred at an early hour
thls morning ON the water trout.
For a time the entire harbor front
was threatened with destruction. on
the north side the flames were kept
within the confines of the big wharf
of the Merchants aud Miners transport
tation Company and on the south side
a stubborn battle was fought to pre-
vent a wholesale destructi Oh of proper
tv by fire spread from the steamship
Essex and six barges. which were
burned.
The fire started at / 30 O'Clock, but
at 5 O'Clock was almost q
TWO LIVES LOST.
1t is reported that two members of
the crew of the Essex met death in the
vessel. The supposed victims are
Edward Atkinson, captains cabin
assistant. and John Costello. second
steward, both of Baltimore. Five
other men were rescued by the tug
Mary.
On the south side of the water har.
Dor the packing-house of Moore and
b ady Company was damaged, the
steamer Minnie Wheeler, of the b. @.
& A. Steamboat Company and a cot.
ton shed of the M. and M. I. Co.
were partially destroyed. They
caught fire from the barges and the
Essex, when they foated across the
harbor after being cut loose from their
mornings. The fire was discovered by
one OF Une WhtcHuleH.
VESSELS ABLASE.
The fire made quick head way. and
before many minutes had elapsed the
entire wharf. which is is 600 feet long,
was in a solid mass of flames,
The steamer Essex. which arrived
in port several nights ago. aud which
was half unloaded, was lying alone
side of the wharf, and before the WORD
could be passed she caught fire and
was towed out into the harbor, burr.
ing fiercely.
Six scnws and barges were ignitet
at once and were soon completely des,
troyed.
ROSIN ON BARGES.
The barges and scows were loaded
with cotton and rosin, and the flames
made a beautiful sight, blazing fierce.
ly, and the heat from them being in
& nse.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
Made a Notary.

Mr.. John L. Whitmore has qualified
before County CLERK Bender as a notary
public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-06-16
RoSIN ON BARGEs.

The barges and scows were loaded
with cotton and rosin, and the flames
made a beautiful sight, blazing fierce.
ly, and the heat from them being in
& nse.
The Washington times., 1906-08-26
Odd Chess BATTLES.

Capt Jay J. Morrow, Acting Engineer
Commissioner in the absence of Commits
sioner Biddle. is a golf enthusiast OF the
true type He would rather play the
game when no District matters inter
fere than be counted banquet guest
His sturdy. wel-knit figure is a familiar
sight on the links of the Chevy Chase
and Columbia Golf Clubs, and he plays
a good game, too, as Commissioner
West and =. NJ. TalcOtt, two other mem
hers of the District goihng Set, well
know When Capt Chester Harding
was located at the District building as
Commissioner Biddle's assistant. he and
Captain Morrow played chess under re-
raarkable conditions, SELDOM duplicated
bv devotees OF that fascinating game.
Each came 10 the Office daily provided
with a complete pocket chess OUTFIT and
as they met in the corridors at intervals
during the day they would stop for a
fracticn Of a minute, call move, and
then proceed about their business. Many
games were played IN this manner. and
itamaFded great pleasure 20 both OfnCials.
without any loss OF time 81 conducting
their various duties Besides II supplied
much amusement Tor the many en-
The Washington times., 1906-08-26
Emulators Of John Hancock.

In the District service there are two
emulators, In the matter of handwrit-
ing. OF John Hancock. the emboIdeued
and imperishabIe nature of whose sigma
ture on the Declaration of Independence
Is known to almost every school boy and
girl They are William c. Myers, now
acting secretary Of the Board OF Com
missiOners In the absence of DR. Tin
dali, and Harry c. Mclean, the deputy
health OFFICER, The signature of either,
when affixed To official papers. over
shadows everything else I'm the nature Of
"a pen mark In fact SO pronounced is
this spread OF ink at times that il be-
comes necessary To paste an additional
sheet OF paper 10 the original. that the
whole signature may ma space on the
document.
Recently Mr.. Myers faithful blotter.
failed To perform its intended office and
the result was large blur of ink, just
enough 10 blot out the intended mean
ing OF the wording on the paper. Alas
and alack,' quoth the busy secretary.
This viii never do" And in order 10
restore the paper il had to be trans
ferred TO a fresh sheet with the aid OF
the official microscope
The Washington times., 1906-08-26

The following list OF changes Of station
and duties OF commissioned and non
commissioned officers Of the public
health and marine hospital service have
been announced:
II W Austin, surgeon, relieved from
duty az Detroit, Mich. upon arrival Of
Passed Assistant Surgeon Grubbs at that
port. and directed to proceed TO San
Francisco, Cal. relieving Surgeon H. W.
Sawtele and assuming command Of the
service at that port
+. w Mead. surgeon. granted leave
of absence for one month from August
10.
J. IT. White. surgeon. directed TO pro-
coed 70 Mobile. Ala. fer special tempo
rary duty. upon corlpletion of which to
rejoin station at New Orleans, ia.
r NJ Woodward. surgeon. detailed 20
represent the service at the meeting OF
the British Medical Association. at To-
ronto. Canada, August p to q, 1906.
NJ. J. Rosena. passed assistant sur
geon, granted leave OF absence for one
day, August Il. 1906.
c. H. Lavinder, passed. assistant SUI
geon. granted leave Of absence fer TWEEN
ty-eight days from August IL
S. b. Grubbs. passed assistant surgeon,
upon expiration of present leave OF alb
sence, relieved from duty at Cleveland,
Ohio. and directed TO proceed 70 Detroit,
Mich. and assume temporary command
Of the service at that port
J. F. Anderson, passed assistant sur
geon. granted leave of absence for five
sickness.
F. Duny. acting assistant surgeon,
granted leave Of absence for seven days
from August Il, 1906
James Dunn. acting assistant surgeon,
granted leave of absence for seven days
from August 6.
W. J. O'Reilly. acting assistant sur
Econ. granted leave Of absence for two
days from August Is
5. 4. Ransom. acting assistant sur-
geon. granted leave OF absence for thirty
DAYS from September "A, 1906 and eX-
cused for a furCher period Of sixty days
from October "a 1906
w. L. Savage. acting assistant sur
geon. granted leave of absence for thir-
ty days from August H.
r H sill. acting assistant surgeon.
granted leave Of absence for fifteen days
from August Il.
S. ". Richardson. pharmacist grant
ed leave OF absence for seven days from
August l8
E. B. Scott. pharmacist, granted leave
of absence for four days from July G,
Is0f. on account Of sickness.
J. F. Anderson. passed assistant sur
seon. Detailed as temporary chairman
The Washington times., 1906-08-26
Race Of Comrade Myers.

Comrade Myers went with a large
contingent or the Army and Navy
Union. on August q. 10 Chesapeake
Beach. and among the amusements pro-
vided were a number OF athletic events.
Messrs Myers. Elliott, and B. F. Chase
were appointed judges in the contests.
and after employing his eloduence 10
induce his wife 70 retire for a much
needed rest. he decided 10 enter the fat
mems race. He believed he was "A safe
entry because of his being so little past
the Csler limit in years. But he was
doomed 10 disappointment and agony,
likewise. as he strained the muscles Of
both legs soon after the race began,
and fell By the water wayside. He
was assisted by friends. and after treat
ment By "a physician was taken home.