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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
TEAM STARTS PRACTICE
work OF Erecting Fences amt stands M
the New ark Has Been
commenced

Members of the Martinsburg Ath-
letic base ball club got the first real
practice of the season Monday even.
ing, when the catchers worked ont
several of the pitchers. The latter
showed up in great shape, and will be
able to get down to hard work with
out much preliminary practice. II
has been found that the work in the
gymnasium has been of great benefit
to many of the players, and a special
drill in the hall will begiven once OF
twice each week for the benefit of the
base ball squad. Among the candi.
dates for places on the team are three
~catchers, six pitchers. six infielders
and five outfelders, and as the club
expects to play ut least 30 games dur
ing the season, there will be work for
about every member of the squad.
The club is particularly strong in bat
teries. and with the addition of Me-
Carthy, of the West Virginia univer.
sity, there will be no dearth of una.
terial in this department.
The work on The new base ball park
is progressing in a satisfactory man.
ner, and ii is hoped to have the field
in condition for the games on the
afternoon of Decoration day. Con.
tractor Artz, who will erect the
fences and stands, began work this
morning, and believes he ran complete
his part of the contract in six days.
The stands and fences will cost about
5000. When the whole work is com
pleted Martinsburg will have a park
second to 0 in the valley. II is
intended to use the field for all kinds
of athletic sports-base ball, field day
exercises, football. tennis, etc, but
the management will not rent the
grounds to any competing club in
M%artinsburg. 1t has also been decided
that no games will be played with
any other Martinsburg club. How
ever, the grounds will be available
for benefit games of u character.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
MAY LOCATE CEMENT PLANT.
caPIrALIsrs rNrEREsIEp IN LAND
HERE BY MR. BENDER.
Pennsyivania Men 90 visit This County
and Inspect the Limestone
and Shale Deposits.

Mr.. Lee NJ. Bender, OF this city,
has recently returned from a trip TO
points in eastern Pennsylvania,
where he went in connection with
the development of the cement indus.
try in Berkeley county. and where he
was in consultation with parties who
might become interested in the de-
velopment of the great cement re.
sources OF this section. Capitalists
who were interviewed by Mr.. Bender
eviuced great interest in the project,
and will shortly visit this section to
make an inspection OF the l~imestones,
shales, clays, ETC., that enter into the
manufacture of Portlsnd cement. with
the object of locating a big plant here.
Mr.. Bender is enthusiastic over
the prospect for development along
this line in Berkeley county, and de-
clares that this section is particularly
fortunate in being situated for the
cheap and rapid manufacture of the
very highest grade of cement. AS has
been stated in the report made by
State Geolcgist Grimsley, all the in
gradients that enter into the manufac-
ture of cement can be found in large
quantities and adjacent to each other
on several tracts of land in this Sec
ton. The item of coal for burning
the product will cost about 2 cents per
barrel less than in other fields. max
ing a considerable saving in this
alone.
The outlook for the development of
this great u of Berkeley county
is very bright, and with tina enor-
nous increase in the demand for this
material will come great wealth to
tho people of this county The rail-
roads and great corporations are now
using cement in the construction of
buildings, bridges, c~uiverts, ETC., to
the exclusion of limestone. They
find it much cheaper than cut stone,
o rapidly worked and as durable.
The cement age is only coming in and
in a few years it will be used for
many purposes never dreamed of be-
fore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
FOR A CLEAN ELECTION

Republicans Adopt Resolutions
Against Buying and Selling Votes
At a meeting OF the repabfiaaa ex>
ecutive committee on Monday nighE
the committee and the candidates at
the coming city election, passed resolu~
tions asking the democrats and prohi-
bitionists to Join them in an agree
ment not to buy or sell votes at the
election on next Monday. The resoln.
tions also carry with them a provision
for the appointment of a committee of
three for each voting place whess
duty il shall be to see that tile provi.
sions OF the agreement shall be strictly
carried out. This matter has BEEN
under discussion for some time and at
the meeting it was decided to taks
the initiative in the matter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
GOT THEIR DIPLOMAS.
Interesting Exercises Thursday
Night at Business College.

The commencement exercises of the
Martinsburg Business College were
held at the college hall, May II, at
Z 80 p. M. The program began with
a prayer by Rev. A. b Wilson, which
was followed by Introductory remarks
by the secretary, Mr.. Clarence f.
Martin. Rev. DR.. L. Nj. Woods, d.
D., delivered the annual address.
The names of the following gradu-
ates ware presented TO the president
By the principal, Prof. Il. M. Chap
man. A. h. Small, Fred Voegele,
Ira NJ. Sutton, George Stephens,
MYRTLE Byers, Lottie Matthews, Alice
McAneny, Mae Emmerson, Emma Inn
bach. O w. Wall, Lottie Entler,
Nellie Mullen, II. B. Linton, AGNES
Martin. Rosa Zill. Ella Brown. Mad.
cline Boak, Charles F~rankenberry,
Mand F. Gatrell, John G. Hobby.
Blanche Livers. Shirley Shaull, Ed
gar Trout, william D. Sirouse. Harry
Cordial. Bertha Imbach.
Rev. Frederick ID. Kershner made
the closing address. Thompsons or.
chestra furnished the music.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
PRESBYTERIAN REUNION
Rev. Mr.. Waldo Declines I 0 Serve as
Permanent Chairman

At a meeting of the Pen Mar Pres
byterian reunion committee. held IN
Chambersburg on Monday afternoon,
Rev. Alfred f. Waldo declined his re-
cent election as chairman of the COM
mittee to succeed the Rev. W. A. Me-
Carroll Mr. Waldo consented. how
ever, to serve as temporary chsirman,
without remuneration, until The next
meeting. and to preside at the reunion
TO be held at Pen-Mar, July 10. Rev.
DIR Wist art, ID. D., Pittsburg, will
be the orator at the reunion, and the
music will be furnished by a chorus
from Harrisburg, under the leadership
of Prof. ID ~. Croizer, and the or
chestra of Prof John Q. Behl. 1t will
be observed that the policy is some
what changed in the presentation OF
one orator instead of three speakers,
giving more time for the social feat
ures of the occasion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
MISS DAVIS WEEDS
Neice of Former Senator Davis Mar
ried in New York.

Mrs. stephen B. Elkinsy arrived in
New York to join her daughter. Miss
Katherine Elkins. who has gone there
for the marriage of Miss Elizabeth
Davis. niece of former United States
Senator Henry q. Davis, to Mr.. John
X. Berry. The ceremony took place
to-day in st. Thomas church, and
Miss Elkins was the maid of honor.
Miss Pauline Morton. daughter of ex-
Secretary Paul Morton; Miss Lucy
Young. Miss Mary Wheeler. Miss
Kathleen Sheridan and Miss Katha-
rine Berry were the bridesmaids.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
ENDORSED KEIM.
Republican Committee of jefferson
County Takes Action.

At a meeting Of the republican ex-
ecutive committee of Jefferson county,
a resolution indorsing MIR. N. g,
Keim TO the republican nomination
for congress in this district was pass.
ed. There i some adverse criticism of
the a tion of the Jefferson county
committee, and many republicans
seem to think this will injure the
chances Of the Elkins mar in this
section. II is said the committee ex-
ce ded its aut oritv in promoting the
candidacy ri any candidate before
the primaries were held.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Plays Booked For Presentation at
the Central Opera House.

Dixon. Jr., has incorpor-
ated some of tine best lines and
speeches from his novels, "Tbe Clans
man and "The Leopard's Spots III
his sensationally successful play,
The Clansman." which will be
given here at the Central Opera house
on Friday ~ ming, June j, following
is run at The Liberty theatre. New
York city. 1t is ACKNOWLEDGED that
Mr.. Dixon has caught tine spirit Of
the old time southern darky to the
life. Nelse, Eve aud Alec, tbs three
comedy blacks, never open their
mouths but to be greeted with shouts
of laughter. Keen, too Is the dialogue
between the southerner, Ben Cameron,
and the northern girl. Elsie Stoneman.
"Your father kept slaves! =" taunts
the northern girl. Your grandfather
sold them to nsp' is the southerner's
quick r%etort, 70 which the girl can
find no reply.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
Bought a Farm

Attorney Allen B. Noll. of Martins
burg. has purchased the "Fruit Hill''
farm of 800 acres at Berkeley Springs,
for the sum OF 81 and other considera-
tions. among which is the assuming
of a certain Indebtedness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
SHOW COMING TO TOWN.
Lowrey Bros Circus to Be Here on
May 20.

Iowrey Brothers big show comes to
town Oh Tuesday, May 20, and will
p teh their tents on Q. v. r. r. lot.
The show has been playing in the
eastern part of Pennsylvania and has
been doing excellent business. The
show carries with them this season
twelve big feature acts which are new
and interesting and pleasing to every
one. Manager Lowrey takes great
pride in his show and announces that
this is the best shows he has carried
in years. The show gives a free bal.
Ion ascension afternoon and evening.
Prices 10 and 20 cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
ELECTION AT CUMBERLAND.
Mayor King and Clerk Fuller Were
Reelected.

In the ell lection at Cumberland Mon
day, Mayor King. republican, was re-
elected over his democratic opponent
oy a plurality of about ESQ. Howard
NJ. Fuller, democrat, il reelected
city clerk by a majority Of about 500.
The republicans will control the new
con Gil.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
COUNTY COUPLE Welded
United at Methodist Parsonage BY
Rev. Mr.. Isaac.

Miss Rena NJ. Crowl. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Crowl, OF
Berkeley county, and Mr.. Willis ID
Butts, residing uear Martiushure.
were quietly married at the First
Methodist parsonage on Thursday af-
t rnoon, the ceremony being perform
ed by Rev. Frank r Isaac in the
presence of a few friends The bride 4,
a pretty, r~ed-ehecked coutry lass. &C
companied her future lord and master
to the court house for the license. and
replied TO the questions con eruine
herself propounded by Clerk Bender
The Young couple will reside in the
county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26

Madras linen is the best WRITING
paper in Martinsburg. Put up in one
pound packages at 80 ents; envelopes
to match 10 cents ack.
W. E. Hoffheius & 90.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-05-26
Natal Statistics

Born. TO Mr.. aud Mrs. Harvey A.
Bush, West Burke street-a son.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-04
BIuELIELD DAIA LEADER. SATURDAY MORNING AUGUST

many Judges Tammany has aIvavs
riayed The political game strongly i'm
@ettiue IT'S friends on the bench. be-
cause b. has always paid TO have DO
itlcal judges sitting here-and let
Heurst shift for himself.
WOULD MAKE TT EASY FOR
HEARST.
The general belief among politl-
clans is that II Hearst should sue
coed 10 getting the regula, demo
cratic nomination. as well as that
@roso his own organization. the fight
'iil be all over. witi the republic
o0ns split into factions and sore no
natter which side wins. Hearst
would have a walkoyer with only one
candidate against him. r. Hearst
has TO run independent. and Je-
rome is the candidate of a e demo
Gratis. and Governor Higgins runs
for reelection weak man ,lat he is OF
himself. and lamentablv wrIg as De-
vote getter. no one can tell what the
independents of all the state VIII
10
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-04
WHAT TO DO.
The Democrats of Mercer
Shold be Fair and Clean.
LET NO faint BE ATTACHED TO
THEM POLITICAL ACTIONS.

II the democrats of Mercer county
are going before the people as the adj
Horstes or reform and are preparing
'o fight fraud. graft and ring rule.
iot them come out i'm the open and
convince the people that they arc
really iu earnest Let them clear up
me mWky political atmosphere all
along the line of our local politics and
The people VIII recognize their efforts
for "a purer and more economical
county government All our people
are convinced that the present regime
is corrupt that it Is run for graft and
IN the interest OF certain clique
Most OF the better element of our
citizens are tired of the manipula-
ions or those who have put them
elves mp as the political bosses OF
he republican party i'm this county
and want a change. In the coming
county convention let the democrats
lear their party of every vestige of
combination for self interest and let
mem come before the people with
clean hands and we can make a
TaRd fight for a purer admiuistra-
ion Of AFFAIRS Let MS begin the re-
form I'm our own party We know we
nave the material from which to
make selections. we know we have
men who viii please the people and in
whom the people will have conf
lence. Let MS nominate them and all
viii be well with the democratic
parity I'm Mercer.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-04
BOTH HEARST
AND JEROME
May Be in the Contest for
Governor Of New York.
THERE ARE MANY ANGELS IN
THE CONTEST.

A special from New York TO the
Washington POST says. The political
situation in New York state for the
coming fall campaign is fun of dyna-
mite. Bombs are being planted all
over the state, some OF them openly.
ana many OF them secretly To be
touched of at the proper time and
tear mp things.
William r. Hearsts agents are
planting their bombs openly i'm the
upstate counties. TO make an up
heaval in the democratic ranks. He
and his agents are confident that he
will be- the next governor They be
lievc now that ne will be nominated
for governor by the regular demo
cratic convention. as well as by the
independent LEAGUE. which is the
name OF lis own ORGANIZATION. auo
which will nominate him anyway.
The independents, sick of both
parties. are also planting bombs ID
chief one of which was contriyed here
when prominent lawyers of the town
got together recently and named
eight lawyers for tho greatest polit-
zeal prizes TO be fought for in this
county The new Supreme court Judg-
ships places worth $1,000 a year
for fourteen years.
JEROME ROMB MAY GO OFF.
The most important bomb that Is
neInE put TO eether TO be planted Sc
're'ly IS being manufactured right
mere i'm the borough of Manhattan
and If II is decided TO set it off, New
York city and state win sec cam
paign for governor the like OF which
IT mas never Witnessed. If Charles
+. Murphy loses control of Tamman,
nan in the primaries that bomb is
'lkely TO be set on and The reorgani-
zed Tammany Han viii probably de
clare for District Attorney William
'ravers Jerome for governor, and
VIII succeed i'm nominating him. with
he expectation that he will be elect
I'd in n Jerome whirlwind campaign
ana met he viii be i'm direct line for
d." presidency.
Mr Jerome is already a national
lsure' ana his recent trip to the
oou'h has not diminished his i'm
'ortance IN mat respect. The last
legislature passed a reapportion-
'n'nt act which upset All the exist
ing political organizations in New
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-04
COREY DENIES HE'LL
WE'D MISS GILMAN
,NYS REPORT IL REDICULOUS-
FORMER WIFE TO REMAIN
~ NEVADA UNAIL 1907.

NEW YORK. Aug. 3.--Whcn seen
after he had left the meeting Of the
United states steel corporation, w
q. Corey took occasion to deny en-
Dhaticany the rumor that ne is to
uarry the actress. Mabellc Gilman.
now that his wife has secured a di-
,orec decree from the Nevada courts
You may say for me that the re-
BORT rs absolutely ridiculous" he de-
-iarod i'm emphatic tones Further
Ihan that he declined to discuss fam
Uv affairs
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-04

Miss Peachie Bubb is one of the
mos, active members of the new 1T
tory sussiety of which we air the
president: and she has made the sug-
gesuon that we ought TO make a
thorough study of historical epocks.
We have therefore desided to devote
one whole meeting to the Renaissance,
md after that we air goins TO take
up tho Reformation and the French
Revolution. We air determined to
be cultivated or bust Hardeman
Free Press
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-04
BACK TO THE FARMS,

With the agricultural vote loom
ing large ON the horizon he is indeed
"a short sighted politician who fails to
buy farm for business purposes
New York Herald.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-04
LAWYERS IN LUCK

With Harry Thaw on trial next
FAN and Russell Sage's will In contest
the New York lawyers would Dee able
10 stand the rise I'm the price OF coal
Philadelphia North American.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-04

II the president would attend to
his constitutional duties and let dem
ocrats and republicans look after
'Hairs in their own bailiwicks. the
ountry would be better of. The pres
dent is fast becoming an offensive
'niermeddler in affairs which do not
"oncern him. Nashville American
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-15
FUNERAL OF MRS. WHTTTAKEh' The Reniains are Interred at Fort
 Mitchell.

Columbus, Ga, Sept. 14.-(Special) At Fort Mitchell, Ala, today the re- mains of Mrs. M, E Whitaker. who died yesterday at her summer home on James Island. Florida were laid 10 rest
 The death of Mrs. Whitaker is pe- culiarIy sad. since only two days be- fore the death of her sister, Mrs. F., T. Woolfoik. occurred at Montezunna, Ga. This leaves only one surviving sister, of a large family of brothers and sisters, Mrs. s. T. Abercrombie, of Columbus.
 The two sisters whose deaths nave just occurred were well known In Co., iumbus and in Russell county, Ala bama. where they formerly resided, and the tmo sad events, following each other so closely. have been great shock to them.
 Tine remains of Mrs Whitaker pass ed through Columbus, today, en route to Fort Mitchell. Interment was at the family cemetery of the Crowel' family at that place.
 Mrs. Whitaker was s6 and Mrs. Wooifoik 72 years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-15
Range Mutton Fed In Missouri.

In The Missouri Agricultural Col | lege Farmer Mir. Chester G. Starr men, tions the sheep feeding industry In Boone, Audrain and Randolph counties The sheep fed are brought from points in New Mexico, are fed and shipped on to market, and most Of them are solI on the St. Louis market. MT. Starr reports that the sheep are cross between the range Merino and the black faced mutton breeds, Prob ably the most used mutton breed Is the Shropshire.
 The quality of these sheep Is con- stantly improving by the use of pure bred bucks. They are different from the Western in that they are smaller. of better quality and command a high CT price when finished. They are small. closely made, little fellows and are wonderful rustlers. They are hardy. herd well in large numbers and aatten evenly. They are herded on the range and so are used to men. In fact, they are tanner than natives.
 When fat, these range sheep outsell all other classes, except, of course. the Xmas lambs, because of their small, hard fleshed frames and their high killing percentage, For these reasons finished bunch of~New Mexican sheep or lambs never goes begging in the market.
 The people who feed these sheep receive them either as lambs or year llngs.
 In New Mexico, the choice yearling wethers. weighing from seventy to seventy-fve pounds, are bought for about $3 per 100 pounds
 Choice lambs. weighing from sixty to sixty-five pounds, cost from S3.25 to S3 80 par 100 hounds
 The shipping, dipping. feed in tran sit and inspection charges amount to from forty cents to foTty-five cents per head. making yearlings cost, laid down in Missouri feed pens. about 82.5O per head. and lambs slightly less, The sheep are shipped on through bill- Ing from New Mexico to Chicago or St. Louis. but allowing the privilege Of stop for feeding
 The manner in which the sheep are fed is determined by the time the feed~ CT desires to market his stock.
 If the feeder aims to ship on for the December or JaDtary market the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-15
sIIage For Reef Cattle.

Prof soule. of the Virginia station at Blacksburg. reports the following results of cattle feeding test:
 During last winter an Interesting experiment with sixty head of beef cattle was conducted at the experiment station. The twenty cattle fed silage made an average gaAn of LAC pounds per head per day, the twenty cattle fed timothy hay 1.10 pounds per head per day and the twenty cattle fed shredded corn stover, .97 pounds per head per day.
 There was thus a difference of one third to one-half pound of gain per head per day in favor of the silage fed cattle. The sllage fed cattle fin- ished off the best and showed more quality than the others and in any discriminating market would have brought a considerably higher price.
 The strong prejudice against using silage for the winter feeding of beef cattle is hard to understand, for 1t has been fully demonstrated that si lage fed cattle will fill out quite as well as the dry fed cattle. and the meat Is, generally speaking, of su- perior quality. Whereas the silago vas all eaten up, 13.5 per cent of the stover and AIS per cent of the hay were wasted
 The gains show that the cattle fed were not of a satisfactory quality, Tn previous experiments a pound of gain has been made for a consump- ton of three to four pounds of grain. The silage fed cattle in this test con- sumed 6.54 pounds of grain for pound of gain. the stover fed cattle HIS pounds, or anout twice as much, and the hay fed cattle s.s9 pounds, or 2.45 Taw H0N rFl fed cattle.
 With better bred animals fed in pre- vious experiments, the average gain per head has often been AIS pounds throughout the six months feeding pe- riod. which again testihes to the un- satisfactory quality of the animals fed in this test
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-15
Rent IIind of PatriotIsm. a

Baltimore Sun.
 By all means let us feel patriotic pride in our navy, but let us also real ize that we are mighty poor Ameri cans" if we do not also feel that the army and navy are only minor parts of our national equipment-that our greatness rests upon the character. industry and efficiency of our people in civil life; that neither army nor navy can shape the character of the nation nor prevent degeneracy. The best and most discriminating Ameri- can patriotism will see 70 continue the greatness of the American people not so much by warships as by the cul- tivatlon of the highest civic virtues and by the development of the best type of manhood
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-15
MAJ HENDERSON I'LL.
Montgomery Man Very Sick In Mis-
 saamRunR

The friends of Mir. Leonard Tender son will learn with surprise and re- gret that he is dangerously i'll at Fa$s Christian, Miss. His condition IS so serious that his parents, MT. and Mrs W. E. Henderson have gone to his bed side. .
 MT. Henderson left last night for Pass Christian. Mrs. Henderson went a day previous on receipt of the first telegram. This was from a Pass Christian physician, stating that MT. Henderson was seriously i'll and sug- gesting that his parents come to ms bed side.
 Mir. Henderson went from Montgom- cry to Pass Christian a year ago to make that place his home. A wide circle of friends in Montgomery will hope for encouraging news of MT Henderson.