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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28

Charles Wilmington, son Of Mr..
Joseph Wilmington, was drowned In
the Opequon Greek while trying to ford
that stream at Lights Ford just cast
0f Bedington on "wednesday evening
81 last wesk. The young nn6n was 81
ing for ! doctor and attempted ~ fksd
the stream with horse and buggy.
There was no one saw him as he went
down, the creek was considerably above
normal and it was not until Friday
that any trace Of the man or team was
found. On that day the horse was dis
covered and on Saturday glove iden-
titled as one worn by the unfortunate
man was found on bush and en-
Sunday the body was found dyins
against q sAnd-bar at the mouth o.
Hoke's Run. The funeral took place
from the home of his brother-in-law,
Mr.. James Daily. He leaves young
wife, who was Miss Greenfield, but
no children. Thelyoung man was born
near Leetown, Jefferson county. Fun
eral on Christmas day.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28

Baltimore and Ohio passenger train
No. II, with Engineer Trout, Of this
city, At the throttle ran ever man
lying on the tracks at Duffieldsat noon
Friday. The train was stopped and all
investigation made, when 1t was found
that the body was cold, and the man
had evidently been dead for some time.
The dead man 10 thought to have been
foreigner named Nicely, and is
thought to have fallen from freight
train earlier in the day. The body was
placed in charge Of section man and
will probably be buried by the COM
pany.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28

Will be held in u. b. church at In
wood. Friday jan. 4, and Tuscarora
Grange Hall, Saturday, Jan. 5th 1907.
Mr.. ]. g. Curtis, Of Rochester, N. Y.
and Miss Blanche Maddox, Of On
tario, Canada will be the speakers.
This lady and gentleman are experts
in Institute work. Come all snd bring
your lunch.
J. N. Thatcher,
President.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28


The members Of TIE party who =
Gently went on = trip t. Oklahoma,
are about all home again and We have
not heard Of Z man who wss not more
than pleased with the country. They
all say the climate and soil are all that
could be wished, the natural reeourcee
are equal to that Of any section Of the
world and that the country II filling
up rapidly. A number Of the party
have already purchased property and
some will in the near failure move thei,
families thence. Amsng those whs
have purchased are the following:
Mr.. ID. Scott Mason, Of Martinsburg,
who purchased home and 1--WE acrsa
Of land, and will remove there t. follow
his trade Of = painter.
Mr.. George Siler, Of Berkeley Springs,
purchased farm Of 100 acres neal
Lawton, and his son will occupy the
place next spring.
Mr.. Edward Brendle, Of Martinsburg,
purchased tract Of 100 acres near
Lawton, and will probably remove in
the spring.
DIR. Cell and Thomas Hilbert, d
Broadwater, Va, bought adjoining
tracts Of 800 acres in Fisher county,
Texas, and their nephews will take
charge In the spring.
Mr.. J. William Miller, Of Wincbes-
ter, purchased 100 acres in Fisher
county, Texas, as an investment.
Other members Of the party bought
lots and tracts Of land a. an invest
ment, Mr.. Silver being the heaviest
purchaser, having taken 240 lots In
the town Of Kiersey and options on
two large tracts Of farming land.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28
Election Notice

The Stockholders of The Old
National Bank Of Martinsburg
are hereby notified that the
annual election for Directors will
be held at the Bank, on
Tuesday, January s. 1907
between the hours of eleven and
twelve o'clock NJ.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28

6Tho program Tor the meeting o. Inc
State bar association, to be held III FL
kins, on Thursday and Friday, De-
sembcr q aud u 10 - follows;
1. Address Of the presidsnt---
"Growth Of the Commerce Ciaase''--
john w. Davis.
Q. Discussion Of the Presidents adj
dress.
.. Report Of Committee on "Admi :
sionsn II. d. Talbot, chairmaa.
4. Election Of members.
appointment Of committee on
determinations.
9. Report ofsecretary w. q. Peter
kin.
Z. Report Of Treasurer w. N. Miller.
8. Appointment Of Auditing Com
mittee.
.. Report Of Executive Council wv.
r. Wiley, chairman.
10. Action on Recommendation Of
Executive Council.
IL. Paper--"E abits and Costumes Of
Bench and Bar."--P. J. Crogan,
~. Discussion.
10. Report Of COMMITTEES ON Nomi.
nations.
Election Of Officers, Members Of Elk
scutive Council and Delegates t.
American Bar Association.
10. Selection Of Time and Place Of
next Annual Meeting.
IS. Paper--"Direct Nominating Pri-
maries John r. Cooper.
II. Discussion.
Is. Report Of Committee On "Judi-
clal Administration and Legal Re
form. ''--B. N. Amber, chairman.
10. Report Of COMMITTEES on ssGricv-
ances. Thomas r. jacobs, chair
man.
70. Report Of Committee on illegal
Education. nSt. George Tucker
Brooke, chairman.
II. Report Of Committee ION Legal
Biography, Robert White, chair
man.
n. Report cf Coinmtttec oll 81 M.
fsIation q Geo. Il. Price, chairman.
"a. Report Of Committee On Ban
quet. Re. w. Daley, chairman
"A. Report Of Special Committees
Committee on Torrens Land system.
w. +. Wiley, chairman. Committed
on uniformity Of Legislation. Nv
w. Van Wrinkle, chairman. Other
Special Committees Meeting Of the
Newly Elected Executive Cornell.
rs. Report Of Delegates to American
Bar Association.--H. &. Herver, L. j.
Williams, Robert w. Daley.
IS. Report Of Auditing COMMITTEES.
n. Question for Discussion :ss Would
it be advisable to amend Chapter 125
of the Code 80 a. 70 provi de for two
Rule Days In each month";
%. Miscellaneous Business.
20. Appointment Of Standing Com
mitteea.
Annual Address Thursday, Dec. ~,
at s D. n.-ss'rhird International Com
ference Of American States. Hon.
Andrew jackson Montague, u vir-
ginia.
Banquet-Friday night, Dec. rs.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28
Important Order.

An order has been promulgated by
the Mayor that no horses shall be
hitched in front Of the Roneal Chcmi-
cal Fire Company Station on East
Burke street. All horses hereafter
hitched here will be taken up and the
owners fined. Country people should
read this notice and save trouble.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28

Minnie Triggs, aged iifteenlyears Iiv-
ing in the home Of Janitor John Z.
Wolf, met with very painful acct
dent on last Friday morning. In
making IRE she threw some oil on
which flashed up SO suddenly that her
head and face were rightsbadiy burned
though not seriously burnt.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28

Neckwear, Csc to Soc
Fancy Suspeuders, 25c to SOC
Kid Gloves, Soc to $1.50
Boys Lined Gloves, 25c up
Fancy Hosiery, l5c to SOC
Silk Handkerchiefs, Csc up
Fancy Stiff Bosom Shirts, 75c te
$50
Boys Hose, 15c
Underwear, 35c to @1.50
Collars and Cuffs
Mufflers, SOC to $l.50
Linen Handkerchiefs, 5 to soc
Fancy Vest, $500 to $3.50
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28
Administrators Notice.

Having Qualified Is administrator OF the
estate Of f. s. s. McKown, deceased the IN
dersigned hereby gives notice that all accounts
owing TO the estate must be settled at once
and all havis & claims against the estate, il
any such there be, will at once present the
tame with due differentiation for settlement
]. W. McROWS, Admin,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28

Mr.. s. w. M. Peters, the former
proprietor Of Protumna, the Stewart
farm, 41-2 miles south OF this city on
the Winchester pike, died at the Pro-
violence Hospital in Washington on
Tuesday evening Of last week At the
age OF 60 years. He was taken III and
started for Philadelphia hospital but
grew SO much worse on the train that
he had to get Off at Washington. The
cause Of death was spinal miningitis.
His remains were taken back to Ber-
kelley Springs where he has lived since
he left this county, about rs years ago.
He was buried at Berkeley Springs on
Friday morning.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28
MCINTYRE

Mr.. William A. Mcintyre, q we'll
known plasterer for many years In this
city, died at his home in NiddIeway
where he lived before he came tol this
city, having returasd to that place last
summer. His health has net been
good for some months and his death
cannot be said to have been unexpect-
ed. His age was go years. His sur
viving children are Mr.. James McIn-
tyre, OF New York, Mrs. Jno. Bratt, Of
this city, Mrs. Rena Brilliant and Miss
Ella Mcintyre, Of Middieway.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28

Administrators Notice

ffa,ag qualified as the administrator of the estate
r. K Drcher deceased notice is hereby given
Ill persons indebted to the estate OF said decedent
IONIC forward and make settlement of their ac-
hts at once All persons hsiding claims against
d estate are hereby notified to Presenf them to the
dersisne prcpsrly sworn to-
u WARD B. LINDSAY,
I'D. = t. eS.as Of y. r. Drcher, decd
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28
HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS

just think Of Oft Have you made your
gifts yet? The question: what's best give the be
answered by visiting appreciates
thing he Bear in mind Make Thompson Thomp
headquarters for Xmas gifts for the boy
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28


Mr.. Peter BaxIey, former we'll
lknown resident Of this city died In
Baltimore ON Wednesday Of last week
agsd about 20 years.
cHARLroN
Mr.. George b. Charlton, who some
twenty years ago kept clothing stors
In this city, died 1t Cincinnati, Ohio,
- tuesday Of last week. He was aged
about 80 years. His remains were
brought to Hagerstown for interment.
o'LEARY
The little 5-year old son Of Mr.. and
Mr.. John O,Leary died on Friday
night last 1t their home 1t North
Mountain. The funeral took place on
Sunday. The remains were brought
here on train No. aid buried from
st. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Raymond KEGS, died on Sunday last
At the home Of his father, Moses KEGS,
MOO0t WV AAIlC8 WC1S Va SOuSo 9RAAn6t
At the age Of 10 years, months and
'6 days. The funeral took place on
Christmas day Rev. SampseIl officiat-
ing.
PAYNE.
Mr.. Frederick Payne, son Of Mr.. O.
#. Payne formerly Of this county, died
At their home in Philadelphia ON last
Sunday at the :age Of 2i.years Of con-
sumption. The remains were brought
here aud buried at Payne's chapel on
Wednesday.
LUCAS
Mr.. Jacob Lucas, died at his home
in Hedgesville, on Thursday last, at
the ripe old age Of 80 years. He was
born and lived all his life In the vicinity
Of Hedgesville. He was three times
married and BY the three wives had
tQenty nine children, tho youngest Of
Xhom II less Than ten years Oh.
The funeral took place on.I Sunday
last at Hedgesvflle.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-28
Deaths.


kBAxLEf.
Mr.. Peter Baxley, former we'll
known resident Of this city died In
Baltimore ON Wednesday Of last week
aged about 20 years.
The Washington times., 1906-08-26

The cylinder fills up you're using you the
necnng off, and weights force mOlasses
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
FOUR DEAD IN STABLE FIRE.
Father, Son and Two Employees Are
Suffocated in Barn Blaze on
Coney Island.

New York.-Four lives were lost
early Sunday in fire which swept
away stable and row OF
three-story frame fiat houses in West
Second street, near Park place. Coney
Island. and nearly 80 families were
rendered homeless.
The dead are: Dennis McGrath, aged
75 years; Peter McGrath. his son, So:
John Brown, "a: James Garvin. 2s.
McGrath and his son were partners
in the trucking business and Brown
and Garyin were employed by them as
Transfers and stablemen They made
their home In an extension adjoining
the rear OF the stable. The positions
OF the bodies when discovered by the
firemer several hours after the out
break indicated that the victims had
been awakened by the intense heat.
but were overcome while trying TO
reach the doors.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
HANG FATHER oAPoN AS SPY
Report That ST. Petersburg Priest Was
Executed for Alleged Treach-
cry TO the Rebels.

Manchester.-The Guardian states
that Father Gapon, former leader OF
the ST. Petersburg workingmen, was
hanged by revolutionists April 49,
The dealing out OF summary pun
ishment TO Father Gapon by the revo-
lutionists resulted rom mis- attempt to
induce a friend TO act as a spy upon
the revolutionary leaders. Tie pro-
posal made by Father Gapon was re-
ported 10 the revolutionists. who de-
termined upon his death.
The friend 10 whom he maze the
proposal invited the former phi ST 10
his villa 10 talk the matter over, and
four reyolutionists who had cen con-
cealed In the house overheard the con-
versation. Father Gapon was told
that he would be exposed as spy,
and replied:
Il would deny IL, and no one would
believe the charge"
At this the men rushed into tho
room, seized Father Gapon and hanged
him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
WANT BoNDsMEN TO SETTLE
New School Board at Peoria, H., Like
ly TO Demand Cash from
Sureties.

Peoria. lll-As the result OF the
school election held on Saturday.
seven out OF 16 members Of the board
of school inspectors are avowed OPP
ponents OF the Stevens resolution. ami
favor a reopening OF the Investigation
OF the liability OF the bondsmen OF the
school treasurers for the Dougherty
shortage. II Is thought that on test
vote the party favoring suit on the
bonds can muster a majority. The
election was fought on the issue OF SUI
ing the treasurers bondsmen. six out
OF the eight newly elected members
were from the litigation party. The
board will hold its next meeting May Z.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
HEAVY RAINFALL At FRISCO
DowNPouR soAKs THE PEOPLE
DWELLING IN PUBLIC PARKS.
Efforts Being Made to Supply Tents to
Campers and Empty Houses
Are Levied On.

San Francisco.-The condition or
the 5000 people OF more camped In
Jefferson Square park Is something
terrible. Not more than Ave per cent.
have even an army tent and the make
shifts are constructed OF carpets. bed
sheets and every imaginable substance.
They are totally inadequate 70 keep
out the heavy rain.
The spirit and courage shown by the
sufferers In the face OF their misfor-
tunes is wonderful. An aged. crippled
woman lying on the dirt floor on
patchwork OF bed sheets. carpets and
tin roofing made remark whica Is a
sample:
Il am the widow OF union soldier.
The sufferings endured by my hus-
band at Vicksburg were as nothing
compared TO mine. am very COM
Portable. thank YOU"
The sanitary work is going forward
as rapidly as possible. Several toilets
have been erected and all refuse is
being hauled away and burned prompt
ly. There is SO far very little sickness
In camp and none OF serious nature.
No infectious disease has made it's APP
pearance.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
CALLS MEETING OF MINERS
President Mitchell Will Submit Letter
from Operators 10 Men OH
April rs.

New York. Representative or the
anthracite coal operators Monday an
nounced that they have received the
following letter from President
Mitchell OF the United Mine Workers
In reply 10 the declination 10 submit
all differences TO arbitration:
indianapolis. Ind, April 81. 1906
George +. Baer. Chairman: Your favor
dated April IL is received. Replying
will say that have called meeting
OF the committee representing the an
thracite miners TO be held at Wilkes
Barre Wednesday morning. April %. NJ
which the communication signed by
you and your associates will be sub
mitted for the consideration OF the
committee. Az the adjournment OF
the meeting | shall communicate with
you further"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
SIGN ANoLo-THIBETAN PACT
Treaty vised at Picking Gives Chinese
Protectorate Over the Her
NIT Kingdom.

Shanghai. The Anglo Thibetan
treaty has been signed nj PeKng. IL
provides for the recognition by Great
Britain OF the protectorate or China
over Thlbet. Great Britain VIII not
interfere internally in Thibet unless
other powers do SO. China. on the
other hand. VIII open some OF the
Thibetan markets to Indian trade, will
erect telegraph lines, give Great Bril-
tain preference regarding railway con-
cessions. and will pay s4,25O.0 900 or the
expenses OF the British expedition I'M
der Col. Francis Younghusband. which
went 10 Lhasa I'm 1905.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
NEED or INSURANCE LAWS
President Urges Congress 10 Take Ac-
ton in Interest Of Army OF
Policy Holders.

Washington. - President Roosevelt
Tuesday transmitted 10 congress an
important message relating 20 insur-
ance legislation. Accompanying the
message we're the report and recon-
mendations OF the insurance conven.
ton which was held in Chicago last
February, Among the recommenda-
lions is the draft OF bill. which con.
gress is urged to enact into law with
some amendments as its wisdom may
suggest The president urges the en-
aetment OF the proposed measure. as.
he says, we are not TO be pardoned IL
we fail to take every step In our power
10 prevent the possibility OF the repe-
tion OF such scandals as those that
have occurred in connection with the
insurance business as disclosed by the
Armstrong committee.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
VICIOUS WRITER'S FLAYED.
President Condemns Sensational Out
laws in Address at Washington
Corner Stone Laying.

Washington.--The widely heralded
and sensational "muck.rake" speech
OF President Roosevelt was deliv.
cred at the laying or the corner.
stone OF the ONCE building for the
house OF representatives Saturday
afternoon. The saturnalia OF Islander,
mudsliaging and libel which is being
carried on In the guise OF moral re-
form was mercilessly exposed and con-
demned by the president
The sordid, reckless. irresponsible
contributors, writer's and editors OF
yellow newspapers and yellow maya
zines. who have been devoting their
evil talents 10 indlscriminate attacks
upon men In business and In public
life, were rebuked In a manner that a
likely to render their unworthy and
menacing occupation less profitable In
the future than II has been in the past.
The president did not equivocate in
denouncing these charlatans OF liter
ature
The huge fortunes being amassed In
this country are regarded as n men.
ace TO public welfare and a progress
I've tax is urged whereby these for.
tunes should be curtailed and limited
10 certain amount.
Rich men are also warned OF the
danger in attempting to prevent the
regulation and control OF their bust
ness In the interest OF the public.
The presidents speech was. perhaps,
the most notable that he has deliy-
cred during the past four years. In
some respects IL is the most impor.
tant because II aims 10 reach the
masses OF the people. whose unrest
has been stimulated by the overdoses
OF hysteria emanating from the pens
OF the men whom he convlcts OF Sian.
der
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-05-05
HEALTH GOOD ON IsTHMUs.
Chairman shonts Reports Conditions
Are Satisfactory with Number Of
Sick Decreasing Steadily.

New York. Theodore =. shonts.
chairman of the Panama canal COM
mission, who arrived from the 18TH.
mus Saturday night on the steamer
Colon, went TO Washington Sunday
afternoon. In an interview Mr..
Shonts spoke enthusiastically OF the
condition OF affairs in the canal zone
and highly praised the work OF Chief
Engineer Stevens. The effective work
ing force on the canal April / num-
bered 1851 persons. Health condi-
tions. MIR Shonts said. are most salts
factory, the sick rate being 20 TO l.
600. There were $50 vacant beds in
the hospital during March.