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The San Francisco call., 1906-04-12
Presbyterians Favor a Union.

TACOMA, April 1.-THE Puget Sound Pres
bytery of the United Presbyterian Church, In
session in Tacoma today, adopted a memorial
TO the General Assembly, which meets at
Richmond Ind. in May, TO submit overtures
lines.
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-12
Last spec,aI $50 F;xcur.lon

Over the scenic North Shore Railroad on sun
day. April Is. leaving San Francisco (via
Sausalito ferry at 7:45 a. m. for Monte Rio
Park, Mesa Grande. Camp Meeker and the
Cazadero Big Trees. allowing from three 20 ivs
hours at the famous cottage colonies on the
Russian River Return to San Francisco 7:4O
o. m Tickets limited 70 300 Each insures a
seat. Get them in advance at $50 Market
street and don't be disappointed
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-12

II you deal in houses you can afford
to use a regular display ad. space as
we'll as numerous want ads; for a
"house merchant" cannot afford to have
any of his stock left over" from season
TO season
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-12
ImperiaI citizen Ends Life.

SAN DIEGO. April IA dispatch from
Imperial last evening says that Henry Mesa
OF that place committed suicide yesterday.
Mesa was not known here and his name is not
IN q recent directory Of Imperial
The San Francisco call., 1906-04-12
MIX-UP TN MILL LINERY
BRINGS. ON ARREST.

Annett bundng
of
a conspiracy
t take her estab
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
Y.rke. hospital For New york.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-In his will,
read here, the late Charles L. Yerkes
makes many public requests, including
100000 in trust. the income 10 he paid
TO the University of Chicago for the
maintenance of the Yerkes observatory
at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Provisions
are made for the disposal of his New
York home after the death of his wife
to a corporation organized for the main
tenance of his art gallery. the sum of
$750,0o0 10 he given this project upon
Mrs. Yerkes death. Mr.. Yerkes also
provided for q hospital To he called the
Yerkcs hospital To he erected in New
York. His widow, son and others are
well provided for, The members of his
family express entire satisfaction with
the will
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
PRICE INDICTED,
Held For Murder In the First De-
gree at Berkeley Springs.

The Morgan county grand jury
Tuesday returned three Indictments
against John Price, of Faw Paw. for
murder in the first degree for the
killing OF three Italians in a pistol
duel at Paw-Paw several months ago.
The. case was continued to the next
term of the circuit court. Price was
OH an eastbound Baltimore & Ohio
train and became engaged in an alter
alton with a gang of Italians. They
ran him from the car, and when the
train reached Paw-Paw Price secured
a revolver. He claims the Italians
opened fire on him. and he returned
it. killing three. He has since been
in jail at Berkeley Springs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
AN OFFICER DISCIPLINED.
General Grant Would Have Given
More Severe Sentence.

More Severe Sentence.
an underofficer to change his seat at a
theater First Lieutenant Roy l. Taylor
of the coast artillery has been reduced
in rank twelve numbers He was tried
by court martial here, and the verdict
was against the officer. The offense
was committed ut theater in New
London, Conn. where Il sergeant of
Taylor's own company who was in uni
form vacated seat at the request of
Lieutenant Taylor.
1T is hoped" states the decision,
which is signed by Brigadier General
Grant, "that the sentence of the court
will leave no doubt in the mind of any
one that the uniform of soldier is a
mark efho'lor which must be respect
ell IN tile United States
1t also stated that sentence more
severe than the one given is warranted.
Sergeant Patrick f. Butler of the
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth COM
pany. coast artillery. which was Tay-
lor's company, was seated in front OF
his superior officer at the performance,
to which Lieutenant Taylor came in
mufti Near by was Il party of friends
whom lie knew, but who were not mem
bers of his party. 1t was in order to
make a vacancy for one of them that
be told the sergeant to move. His
words to The underofficer, according to
the printed verdict of the court martial,
were.
Sergeant. you had better get Your
ticket changed and get your seat some
where in the rear or words to that
effect
Lieutenant Taylor pleaded not guilty
to the charge of conduct to the preiu~
dice of good order and military disci-
pline, saying that he had asked the SER
geant to move, but that he spoke as
one man might to another and did not
intend TO order him TO vacate his seat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06

consideration at your hands. mud trusi
that the prompt creation Of this new
commission on your part. viii justify
the approval Of oar work in this move
ment. aud THAT the work can be- car
led forward immediately so that tie
new fire department may be an az.
sufed fact, and that tire commission
can immediately draft for your ap,
proval. proper rules fof its govern
ment ard efficiency.
Respectfully submitted,
y Poole, chairman,
q. G. Cushwa,
j. G. Hutsler,
From city council
9. J. Thomas, Sec,
U. s. G.. Fellers.
W. r. Kline,
From fire department
w. Fl. Crawford,
Alex. Clohan,
Max Robinson. trees.
From board Of trade.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06

NEW YORK. Jan 3. Battered by
the worst storm in the history of the
French line, the steamer La Lorraine
came into port three days late. with
marvellous stories of great seas and a
Christmas in a gale. While the wind
was ut its height Arthur Rubenstein.
the famous pianist, sat at the piano
playing classical music to allay the
fears of the passengers. At the last
he had to lash himself to his stool 70
keep from being pitched about the
cabin, but the straps held and so did
Rubenstcin's endurance. and he did not
quit until the worst was over.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
ENTERTAINED STUDENTS.
Were Entertained at the County
Home of Mr.. e. s. Tabler.

MIR. and Mrs. +. 5. Tabler ar their
home east of Bsdineton entertained
number of their young friends, sta
dents from Washington and Lee uni
versity. Morgantown.nnivers Shi p-
herd college, Powhatan college aud
Massaputten Academy. DR.. Hciaer
Tabler of Hancock and q number OF
vonn0 ladies andgentieiBen from Mar
tinsburg and vioinitv were also pre-
sent. A bonntifuI New Year dinner
was served and the day spent other
wise in social feast. intersnersed with,
piano and vocal music and games to
the delight Of all present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
COLORED WOMAN DEAD.
UNIQUE BAPTISM,
Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. G. D.
Harris Christened at Mlddletown.

Harris Christened at Mlddletown.
A decidedly unique baptismal cere
nIony was performed at tire home Of
Rev. David Harris at Middletown.
Frederick county, on Tuesday, when
the infant daughter of Rey. and Mrs
Carlton ID. Harris was christened
WITH water brought from the River
Jordan. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. David Harris. grandfather
of the child, assisted by Rev. William
G. Egleston, and the name bestowed
on the little one was Annie Bernice.
The father is pastor OF Emmanuel
Methodist Episcopal church, south, of
Baltimore, and was formerly pastor
of Trinity Methodist church in Mar
tinsbnrg. Mrs. Harris vas formerly
Miss Katharine Matthaei, of this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06

Cliff caldwell Purchases Mountain
Land and Buildings.

N c. Caldwell las purchased the
Pete Hess place. located az the foot of
the mountain west of the city. and
will remove there in short time.
There are several good building ON the
place. and the deal carries with il a
considerable tract of land. The price
was $625. Tue land is suitable for
fruit. and the new owner will prob
ably use it for that purpose.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3--The stare
supreme court granted new trial to
Charles Johnson. who WAS convicted Of
murder IN the first degree for killing his
sister-iixlaw, Margaret Johnson, and
her niece, Annie benjamin. aged ten
years. "A their home. near Towanda.
bradford county, Pa. Biglcr Johnson.
brother pf Charles and husband Of the
murdered woman. was hanged on July
70 last tor participating Ne crime.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
MARSHALL RELEASEE.
Man Accused of Shooting Thomas
Hardy Now at Liberty.

Winifred Marshall. who hiss been
held in Jail at Frederick since October
last on the charge sf having shot aud
killed Denuty Sheriff Thomas j Hardy.
near Weverton, was giuen d second
hearing on a writ Of habeas corDut
before Judge John G. Motter, and 1s
a result of new testimony presented in
his behalf was released from CUSTODY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06

Mr.. Charles A. Logue, a young far
iner Of this county, and Miss Lucia
Staflipper, also = resident OF Berk eley
county, We're quietly married Tues.
day evening in the pastors study at
Christ Reformed church by Rev. DR.,
j. a. Hotiheins. They will reside
near Martipsburg. Thisg wedding Ii
the elimination OF romance began
a couple OF years ago, when the groom
appeared at the court house here apdS
secured u license. His brida-to-be
was only 10 years OF age at that time,
and the groom brought the written
consent of her mother. There was
opposition, however. tosthe match OH
the part of other relatives of tile
bride, on account of her youth, and
the groom returned the license to-
Clerk Bender. Yesterday he again
appeared and announced that the.
girl was OF legal age. and that they
had decided to get married iinlne-
diatelv. The license was issued, Dr..
Hotfheins hunted ny, and a good.
hard, double knot tied in short order.
The groom is q staiwart son of Anak
and his bride pretty and buxom
country lassie.
SCHLEY-BOONE.
Mr.. Harrison Schley, assistant
cashier of the Jefferson Savings bank
at Shepherdstown, and Miss Mollie
Boone, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs w.
/. Boone, were married at 0 O'Clock
Tuesday, at Shepherdstown, in Trim
ity Episcopal church by the rector.
Rev. G. f. A. Marshall. Miss May
Hawkins. CT TazewelI. Va. was maid
of honor and Mr.. Frank S. Muzzey,
of Philadelphia, best man. The ush-
ers were Messrs. Fl. Pinkey Schleys
and John T.. Schley, brothers of the
groom, of Shepherdstown William
Muzzev. of Philadelphia, and u.
Locher Grove, of Clarksburg I'm
mediately after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Schley drove TO Shenandoah
junction. where they took train.
for Philadelphia and other points
north
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
WAYS DISCHARGED.
Was Celebrating New Years With
Revolver and Blank Cartridges

Chester Ways. the lad arrested on
New Years eve on charge OF carry
ing concealed weapons, was given a
hearing before Justice Feiker last
evening. He was discharged, II being
shown that the gun was loaded with
blank cartridges and that Ways had
itin his possession In order to make
a little more noise ID honor Of the id
vent or tho new year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
COLORED MAN KILLED.
COR BROKEN NECK BY A FALL
FROM COAL CAR.
Mrs. Charles shade. a Respected CoIored
woman, Died at Her Home
Tuesday Evening.

Robert peele, coloFed man about
% years. was found dead with brok-
en- neck Wednesday along the Gum.
berland Valley siding running into
the freight depot on North Raleigh
street. Coroner Colston was notified
and made an investigation. IL appear
ed that Peele had been in the habit of
getting coal from the cars which some
times stand on the siding. and the dis
coverv of a bag partly filled with coal
beside his body, and quantity living
close by along the track, led the coro-
ner to believe that he was in the act
of throwing coai from high car when
he slipped and fell to the ground,
breaking his neck. Peele came here
from Harriscnbnrg couple of years
ago, and worked about town doing odd
jobs. His mother was a slave in the
Taliafeirro family. in Rockingham
conntv, Va, and is said to own Don.
siderable property. She was notified
OF the death of her sou.
COLORED WOMAN DEAD.
Mrs. Charles Shade, a respectable
colored woman who had for a num-
Der OF years been trusted servant in
the family OF Mr.. p. r. Harrison,
died at the home of her n,other-in.
law, Mrs. Sampson, Charles street
Tuesday night She was aged..f years
and Is survived by her husband.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Harry Kidwell Crushed While walk
ing Between Cars at Brdnswack.

Harry Kidweli, of SANDY Hook, met
with frightfui death in tie Balfi-
more ~ Ohio yards, at Brunswick.
Snndav evening, He was walking be.
tween twn lines Of cars and 10 attempts
ing to cross the track was caught be-
tween the bnmper'cassings OF two cars
crushing the life out Or him almost
instantly. He was aged about Is years
and vas employed In the car depart.
naeut 10 brunswick. He was son IL
James Kidweli. and II survived by Lis
parents aud \ number liz hrofhers and
Sisters. ~ -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
UP TO THE COUNCIL
IL Tonight viii Decide Fate
the Fire Department.
HING IS NOW IN SHAPE

|of City Expect officials to
herr Whole Duty Recon-
sndations Of Committee,
'Ryneal Chemical and the
les are here. and there re-
nt one thing 10 be done, and
,surg viii have a fire fighting
that will be the greatest
Ito the property that the
! eyer had. The one act
mains, is the acceptance of
brt Of the joint committee at
ling of council tonight.
eport was formulated by the
hnaittee. and at the meeting of
hess men on Tuesday night,
lamentations contained there
hearty endorsed by that
nfse resolutions were given
The Evening World yester-
[rrying out Of the reconmen-
neans q FIRE department that
billy adequate to cope with
yglation, the size OF any
has ever experienced.
should be no dissenting voice
the counciI chamber tonight.
Ac0mmittee expect the re
pms to be adopted. The
rthose who contributed
fund, and other broad
nded property owners
hitting to see how much
heeded to complete this
50 they will write their
assed resolutions asking
adopt the report. The
the unassuming citi-
even the small boys,
I'm enthusiastic since
The horses and wagon ,
10 carry the project
elton.
acil. who are the SER
pc people, will not refuse to
.less Recommendations, when
are ready, almost, to de-
brt 10 full. as it will be pre-
.ouncilr tonight, follows:
MaFtinsburg, w. Va,
January LIST, 1905
1norable Mayor and Coun-
harrisburg, West Vir-
Iss meeting of the citizens
he purpose of devising ways
! for the Improvement OF
|partmeat, of Martinsburg,
,inia, the joint committee
6f three each from your
j body, the board of trade
fire department. was APP
: a joint committee. and
Fling with this problem for
eks, we beg 10 submit the
report:
to secure the proper re-
after consulting the lead
IT, we decided that certain
pre- imperative.
nplish this. a certain sum
airy, and we succeeded in
he cooperation and the
dustries here from whom
|tributions were received.
together with other con
FROM the citizens, enabled
late for and to purchase a
ID chemical hose wagon
pel as per accompanying
a pair of thoroughly
horses. with patent har-
|rill have probably sutii-
ith which to install an
fire alarm systeni to am
resent requirements
Trmsn Of the fire under
ri assures us that the in
Of this equipment. with
rovements contemplated
iefences of the city 10
i further improvements
ia by Your body. will re.
I insurance premium on
the city.
self iustifieS She expenli-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
WAYS DISCHARGED.

Arthur Ways. who was arrested on
Il charge OF setting fire to house
near the Cumberland Valley railroad
bridge on Tuesday night, was given a
preliminary hearing before Justice
Thompson. 1t was at first intended
to hold him for the action of the
grand Jury, but Assistant Prosecu-
ting Attorney Downey ordered his
release on the ground of insufficient
evidence. A further investigation of
the matter will be made by the off,
Gers. and ii additional evidence is Sc
cured Ways may be again arrested.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
Natal Statistics.

Born. 80 MFR. aud Mrs. Claud Stewart.
last night--a son.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
PULLED A JOINT
AID TaE INITIATES DREW PRIZES
AGGaEGArING siaeo.

arthur Ways, Accused of setting Fire
10 House, Is Discharged Through
Lack of evidence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06

OtRcer Heck and Constable Wild
pulled a place conducted by woman
named Nellie Adams, otherwise
known ~ Banjo Back on Liberty
street, last night. There was some
trouble getting the inmates to the
station house, the women being final
" brought in a cab. In oil, four per
sons We're arrested, and they were
given 81 airing before Justice Thomp-
son this morning. They paid fines
aggregating S42. so
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06
WAITED TWO YEARS.
BUT CHARLES LuGuE cor HIS
BEaDE DEsrITg arposaalos.

Married Ia This city wednesssay EVEN
Ing ny pr. HoTheins sehiey Bcens
Wedding al shepherdssessn.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-01-06

pc people, will not refuse to
Lless Recommendations, when
are ready, almost, to de-
brit 10 full. as it will be pre-
,ouncil tonight, follows;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-31

ttges and that II my only ground for
asking for a pardon
What areHY9ur plans If a pardon is
granted ~
t'WeH.fI have built many air castles
that may not be realized. will get
honest employment and believe that
can hold my own in the outside
world. I will take a pick and shovel
II necessary 7 should like to be a
prescription clerk in a drug store I
have no plans except to visit friends
in Kansas City and Ottawa. Of course
want to visit my uncle, ]. T. Murray,
in Colchester, III. He is my mothers
brother and knows I am innocent He
visited me here twice and wants to get
me OUT
What is in the report that you
would not accept a Communication Of
sentence and want only a pardon2"
THAT all rests with the governor. I
have never had a chance to accept a
Communication of sentence. I prefer a
pardon, because it would help show
I am innocent. It is Tor the governor
to say what he will grant me-"
When Sell was brought to the peni-
Tertiary his education was limited and
he has picked up a great deal since
He first worked in the tailor shop and
always attended the Sunday afternoon
prison school. He was next placed in
the laundry as the property clerk and
had cOnsiderab BILE time to read and
study. He has been in the prison
pharmacy since August, 1888, ana mas
made a close sturdy of pharmacy. He
Is trusted to fill all prescriptions DR..
Grigsby. the prison physician. says
that he can easily pass the Kansas
state examination for a pharmac ist-<It
is known thatihe can procure employ
ment in a drug store if granted free
dom. ---.
While in prison here Sell prepared a
pamphlet about his case. It is entitled
"A Voice From Prison. and is a COM
pilatiOn of the evidence. taken at the
trial when he was convicted, together
with arguments interjeeted by Sell in
the way of comment on the evidence.
1t also contains letters from his uncle
and several sympathetic women
friends These friends. members of a
w c. 7. U. society, secured the pub
iication of thes book and helped dis
tribute it. Itsswas published in 1899
and helped create public sentiment in
favor of Sell.
Sell is a ittiaf man, with a clean
shaven. boyishs face. He was very
small when brought to the prison and
grew after his confinement. Most of
the prison officials under whom he has
served believe that he is innocent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-31
savres Knocks Out sinlms.

Philadelphia. Dec. 31.-Morris say
res of Milwaukee knocked out Art
Sirms of Cincinnati in the fifth round
Al the Broadway Athletic club The
fight had sensational ending, as
Simms had the better of the contest
I'D to the fifth round. -.-.s..-..-. 3
Sayres caught him with ieIt-haIlq
and followed It up with right which,
made his opponent groggy. Simms
made a desperate rally and dropped
Sayres with a right-hand punch to the
Jaw The Milwaukee light weight was
I'm in an instant and swung both arms
WILDLY. One of these swings. low,
right-hand blow, caught Simms in the
solar plexus and he dropped on his
back. writhing with pain. 1t was I'M
necessary to count him out as ne was
assisted to his corner, where ne re-
,-ivad In a few minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-31
KIMNIEL COMING BACK.
The Missing Bank Cashier to Return
TO Arkansas City. Kan.

Arkansas City. Dec 31.-It is the be-
lief here that George Kimmel. cashier
of the Farmers State bank, of Arkan-
sas City, who disappeared in Kansas
City, Mo, eight years ago. viii come
back to this place within fewSdays.
This is indicated by a letter received
here, understood to be from a business
acquaintance Of KimmeI in New York.
who inclosed a copy of a letter written
to him by Kinnael, dated December II,
when Kimmel had just been released
from the MatteaKan, N. Y, asylum.
The letter contained this statement:
Il am going west to my own people,
and any further communications you
may wish to have with me you can ad-
dress to Arkansas City, Kan"
Just what else! was in the letter is
not known.
After Kimmel had been gone for sew
en- years his relatives sued the New
York Life Insurance company for $25,-
900, and won the suit. The insurance
company protested on the grounds that
Kimmel was in the Matteawanf asylum
for criminal insane under the name of
A. J. White. After the suit was ended
habeas corpus proceedings were insti-
tuted and the man in the asylum was
released under the name of George A.
Kimmel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-31
CASTOR BEANS KILL STOCK.
Animals Ate From several Sacks Piled
in = Wagon.

Leavenworth. Kan. Dec. 31.-A farmer
by the name of Morrow. who formerly
siding near Acl1erland, this county. in
vited several friends and relatives of
Platte county to take dinner with him at
his home. HIS friends and relatives came
in a spring wagon in which several sacks
of Castor beans were piled in the rear.
When they arrived at the home of Nor
row the wagon was put in the barnyard,
and the team with Morrow's stock were
the company was in the house eating the
dinner the stock of both Morrow and
his relatives got into the beans, which
they ate A mule, a colt and a-fne mare
belonging to Morrow are dead as the le-
suit of eating the beans AMI several ether
animals are deathly sick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-31
CAPTURED A SUSPECT.
Kiowa County Officials Take a Strang-
er From School House.


Aston, Kan, Dec. 31-A man believed
TO De one OF the murderers of Marshal
FTlsb1e, Of Lamar, Col, was captured
at Aston Sunday afternoon. He had bar
ricaded himself in a two-story brick
school house
A posse headed by Sheriff Bailey, of
k1owa county, Col, was apprised that
some one was in the school house and
Sher1n Bailey Deputy United States
MARSHAL Bliss. of Colorado, and Cattle
Inspector Bates, of Colorado. kicked
down the barFicade- and doors.
After exchanging a number of shots
with Marshal Bliss the man escaped
through a window with Bliss in full
pursuit After emptying his revolver
ana running 20 yards. he surrendered to
Sheriff Bailey, who promised him pro-
lection against mob violence while in
KioWa county
The captured man is about So years
old. hve feet seven inches in height
clean shaver, black hair, heavy black
eyebrows and gray eyes. He refuses to
give his name, but says his home is in
Kansas CITY