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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
MARTINS BURGERS IN SOUTH AMEAICA

MARTINS sURGERS IN SOUTH AMEAICA
Mr.. John r. Nadenbousch, cashier
of the Merchant apd Farmers bank,
is in receipt of letter from Robert w.
Lemen, of this city, who is at present
employed in responsible position by
the government of b olivia, South Am
erica. Mr.. Lemen says that on Janu
ary Is he was promoted to the posi-
ton Of assistant engineer at double his
former salary, and is now engaged in
making survey and report on the
country between La Paz ond the IN
gus. The country is exceedingly rough,
and the engineers are descending on an
8 per cent, grade. Heretofore the work
has been on the highlands above the
wooded line of the mountains, and
at an elevation of from 1900 to $4,000
feet above sea level, but the corps will
be in the lowlands before long.
This is tbs summer season in Boliv-
ia, and the heavy rains have set in. 1t
rams there every afternoon, and the
engineers can work but four or five
hours per day. Mr.. Henry Hess son
Of MIR. A. r. Hess, of North Martins
burg, is also engaged in very lucra
tive and responsible position, being
the chief draughtsman in the office
with which Mr.. Lemen is connected.
Both young men are high in favor
with the Bolivia n government, and II
they seould elect to remain in South
America for term of years, will un-
doubtedly work their way to high
places.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
GAVE AN EXHIBITION

The members Of the. MrrtiAsburg
Athletic club gave an exhibition drill
an contest on the gymnasium appara-
tus a their hall in the Central iOpera
hous building Friday night, which
WIS witnessed by about a .hTndred
fren Is of the club. Thesentertain-
men, was a success, but was marred
by an accinent at the close, when
Walter Taylor fell while boxing and
stru. * his head OH the floor, rendering
him unconscious for half am hour His
injuries are not serious. Boxing will
hereafter be barred in theiclub room.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
THE VICTORIA CROSS.
Lord Roberts Was One of the First
Men to Receive 1t.


Fifty years ago Queen Victoria
founded the famous Order of the Vic
troia Cross. The little bronze en-
blem bearing the words For Valor"
still remains the most famous naval
and military decoration In the world.
Up to the present $40 sailors and
soldiers, including three civilians.
acting for the time as combatants.
have received Queen Victoria's Cross.
One of the first men to receive the
decoration was Lord Roberts, of
Kandahar, who saved flag during
the mutiny, forty-seven years ago.
Lord Roberts is the only man In the
world who possesses two Victoria
crosses. The second was won by his
son in his heroic efforts to save the
guns at Colenso during the Boer war.
Lieutenant Roberts died of his
wounds, and the cross he had won at
the cost of death was given by the
late Queen to Lord Roberts, who Is
entitled to wear the reward of his
sons bravery on his right breast.
Some of the exploits which led to
the reward of the cross For Valor"
are absolutely amazing. During a
campaign 1t is the ambition of every
British officer and man to earn the
Victoria Cross, and the reckless
bravery displayed during the South
African war led to a reprimand from
headquarters, many gallant men
needlessly throwing away their lives.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
CIRCUIT COURT
Common Law

| Common Law
State of w. Va, VS. Paul Clifford,
charge murder. Trial by jury, acquitted
All other indictments against Paul
Clifford and j. r. Clifford were nolle.
pros.
CT. Newkirk VS. J. n. Cunning
ham Debt. Plea Statute of limita'
tons, verdict for defendant.
]. T. Heiner VS. A. Trump, assump'
sit. Trial by jury. Verdict for plain
tiff for 80 Motion for new trial
Chancery.
8. W. Walker VS. A. H. Walker. Re
port Of distribution by sp'l Com'r.
Emily Roche VS. Thomas Welsh Re
p ort Of distribution by sp'l com'r.
H. H. Emmert Trustee vs. Geo. w
Miller ct al. Decree of distribution.
Allen B. Noll VS. J. H. Smurr ct al
Decree. confirming report Of com'r es
tablishing debts, and distributing
funds.
X. Poole VS. H. ID. Sperow. Decree
confirming Commissioners report es
tab fishing debts and distributing fund
Mary G. Gardner vs. Patrick Sulli
van ct al. Decree confirming report Of
Commissioners of partition, and di
r.cting sale of real estate.
VIM. E. Griffin VS. Mary E. EN-
merson ct al. Decree distributing fund
in hands of General Receiver.
Chas. j. Thomas ct al. Decree, to
sell infant heirs interest in real es-
tate.
N. d. Baker ct al VS. Corporation of
Martinsburg Injunction dissolved
and suit dismissed at cost of plaintiH,
order suspended for 80 days to allow
application for appeal, by the plain
tiff giving suspending bond for 81 50.
J. d. Tate VS. A. B. Tate. Decree con-
firming Commissioners report and di-
r4cting sale of insane defendants in
real estate.
Mccormack Harvesting Machine
Co., VS. p. f. Mccormick Decree dis
tributlng fund.
Mary E. Nicklin VS. Wash. Nat. B
& l.. Association. Suit dismissed.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
CAUSE OF CHURCH RIOTS.
Events I'm France Leading to Fall Of
RouvieP Ministry.

The fall of M Rouvier's Ministry
came after long series of fierce
riots In Paris and throughout the
French provinces. directly due to the
n ethod by which the Government
officials have sought to take inven-
tories of church property. Those
officials who have distinguished
themselves In this work have been
rewarded with medals by the Gov
eminent, which assumed full re-
sponsibility for their actions. They
forced their way into the churches,
and when the priests refused to open
"tabernacle"-the receptacle In
which the ciborium, containing the
consecrated Host, is kept-broke II
open with the aid OF locksmiths.
1t was procedure OF this kind, says
the Philadelphia Ledger, that reused
the intensest indignation on the part
of the Catholics.
Thus at the churches of Ste. Clio
tide, ST.. Roche and st. Pierre du
eros Gallon in Paris regular battles
took place between the congrega-
lions and the forces of the Govern
ment. The former church on Febru-
airy 1. 1906, the day of the inventory
was filled with Catholics singing
psalms. Outside had gathered a
great crowd. Police and soldiery, on
horse and on foot. charged tho
crowd. Numbers on either side
were wounded. The door was forced
open, and then another tight took
place inside the church. Barbados
were stormed, and finally the police
had their way, but at no small cost.
Over 100 people were wounded and
hundreds OF arrests were made.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
rR1nUEE TO THE MEMORY OF DANIEL
NiCGIIII.

Sunday morning at o'clock, Apr
%. 1905. Mr.. Daniel McGill respond
ed to the signal which called nim ''
dutv and death. He RENE INBRED thai
it WIS the Sabbath and said TO MS
wife "How l wish that / could speno
more of my Sundays at hone."
His children were sleeping when
their father left them for the last time.
w hat a sad waking they had that sun
day morning!Such is life in this neon,
slant world. In the earthquake gooo
men and wives and mothers and maid
ems and innocent children, perish 10
gether.
What sympathy we feel for the
stricken wife and orphaned children
The fieeting days will bring death IN
some form or another to us, and every
member of our families We ought &c
.ympathize with the sorrowing 1oi
weIlike they shall soon Iced to be com.
forted! A kind and devoted husband
and farther has been called away from
his interesting family. He was man
Of excellent attributes, loved and non
ored for his st erling integrity his WIN
ming manners, and friendly disposition
1t was always pleasure TO meet MIN
His greeting was like sunshine ana the
grasp of his hand magnetic in Its ef'
feet. No wonder friends and acquint-
ances on Wednesday morning, throng-
ed at. his funeral. Professionals and
Catholics land. colored, were there at
the home, sand great multitude at the
church. The services were beautiful
aud effecting and when the choir sang
in softest cadence and with deepest
pathos: ave shall meet again, Some
sweet day" A wave of sympathy
swept over the vast congregation.
The floral tributes of lilies, roses and
carnations were exquisite and the arti-
fetal gifts Of the B. & o. friends cost
ly and beautiful.
Our dear friend was born in Ireland
August "a, 1915. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. May McGill, three daugh-
tiers, Misses Elizabeth, Anna, and
Katherine and three sons, FRANK
Robert and Thomas.
One brother and sister also survive
Mr.. Harry A. and Miss Ellen McGlll,
of Boston, Mass.
William Hedges
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
Warning

You cannot have good health un-
less your kidneys are sound, fer the
kidneys: filter the blood Of impurities
whi2h otherwise act as irritating pois-
ous and break down the delicate or
gans Of the body and cause se.ious
trouble. If you havelkidney or blad-
her trouble and d not suse Foley =
Kidney Cure. you will have only
y,urself to blame for results, as it pos
itiv.ly cures all firms CT kidney and
bl =, ider diseases. Sold by all drug
gists.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
Pleasant Event.
William Hedges

The recently confirmed members oil
Christ Reformed church, which wa
held in the chapel Thursday evening
was a decid.ly agreeable and pleasant
event. A large number of persons
we're in attendance. The guests were
received by Miss Sallie Wellinger'
and those OF the class who were in
line we're the Misses Stella V. Brown,
Henrietta Fainsworth. Flo Fockler,
Myrtle Stewart. Elizabeth Trlmble,
Maud B. Souders, and Messrs. Am
brose R Hammill, Gilbert Mcko~r,
Frank S. Trimhle, and Carl l.. Well
niger. Afterward refreshments were
served il one Of the Sunday school
departments. The ladies in charge
OF thi, feature of the evening were
Mrs. John T. Paulding, Mrs. Martin
L. Brown, Mrs. C..Fred Bird, Misses
Anna Kogleschatz, RIGA Brown, Clara
Brown, Virginia Cushwa, Blanche
Daley, Elizabeth Grozinger. Vendola
Gerbruck and May Walters.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
Curious Legal Custom.

A curious custom is In vogue in
many parts of India. If dispute
arises between two landowners two
holes are dug close together. in each
of which defendants and plaintiff s
lawyers have to place a leg. They
have to remain thus until either one
of them is exhausted or complains of
being bitten by insects. when he ia
Judged to be defeated and his en-
ployer loses his case.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04

The municipality OF Nice, France.
has organized a troop of dog scav-
engers for the cleaning OF the sew
ers. Some of the sewer pipes are too
small to allow of the passage OF men.
The dogs have been trained to drag
q cord with brush at the end OF 1t
The system Is meeting with complete
success
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
Guests at Windsor Castle.

Guests now invited by the King to
Windsor Castle are invited for two
nights. Queen Victoria's guests had
to arrive at the Castle between 8 and
Z in the evening and depart imme-
diately after breakfast next morn
ing. London Truth says: THE Ces-
tie is now very much more comfort
able in all respects"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
FREE BUILDING MATERIAL FOR sA
FRANCISCO

4 NJ
FRANCISCO
To the tariff reformer it seems the
most natural thing in the world that
the people of San Francisco should
have the benefit Of building material
duty fee when they begin work On
their new city. "While the standpat-
ter" is not expected to concur in this
view, he can hardly antSgonize the
proposition for free steel, timber and
cement without bringing criticism up
on himself Of disagreeable nature.
The "Old Guard of protection profess
to believe that the wicked Democrats
in Congress are raising the tariff ques-
ton in respect to San Francisco with
the view of reopening the whole issue.
That, indeed, may prove to be the case
for the temptation to do so is undoubt'
edly a strong one. If congress allows
San Francisco to have free building
material, the people of tine United
States will have an opportunity to
compare prices that prevail when nc
duty is levied. This should provide an
INSTRUCTIVE object less)n.-Baltimore
Sun
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
Manv Children are Sicklr

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Ceildren, used by Mother Gray,
narse IN ChHdrea's Home. New York
Break Up Colds in ~ hours, cure
l'ese ishness. Headache. Stomach
7 oub'es, Teeth ng Disorders. and
Destroy Worms. Al all druggists,
25c. Sample mailed free Address,
Allen s O.msted, Leroy, N. Y
Imo
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
Deaths from Appendicitis

dec ease in the same ratio thai the
use Il Dr.. Kings New Lii. Pills in
c:eades. They save ysu from danger
and bring quick and painless release
from cons:ipatian and the ills grow
out of it. Strength and vigor al
ways follow their use. Guaranteed
by all druggist IS c. Try them.
Imo
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
At the Bargain Counter.

A London periodical reports re
grettable incident. In a bargain
counter rush valuable ostrich
feather became detached from a
lady's hat and was sold as a remnant
before the lady had discovered and
could explain her loss.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
King Edwards Punctuality.

King Edward. like his mother. IS
always punctual to the second in his
public engagements. If the pro-
gramme is that he shall be at the
Horse Guards at 1.4S and Victoria
Gate at 1853, he is there. for all to
see, on time.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
tn Eriphfen Rirds

A novel method of soaring away
birds has been adopted by a Kentish
farmer He has killed a number OF
cats, had them stuffed, and placed
them in various attitudes among the
branches of the fruit trees in his
orchard. The result. he says. is ex-
cellent
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04

But little paper has been recently
made from rags; vegetable sub
stances, such as wood. alfalfa and
straw, are especially employed. But
the use of furze, Wild or cultivated.
has not been thought of until re-
Gently.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
The RibIe I'm China,

III China last year the British and
Foreign Bible Society distributed
more than 100000 copies of the
Scriptures. During the same period
$4,000 books were given away
among the soldiers and sailors Of
RusBia and Japan.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04

Mr.. George Ronemous, former res
ident of Jefferson county and a brother
of Mr.. Maybury Ronemous, of Mar
tinsburg, died at his home in WaTens-
burg, Mo-, He was IS years of age. Mr.
Ronemous wasa member of the" Stone
w4ll'' brigade during the Civil war.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04

The Cocoa puim. from which
chocolate comes, bears its pods.
which contain fifteen to twenty-five
beans each, at ten to twelve feet
from the ground. Four hundred
trees are planted on an acre and each
yields about one dollars worth Of
beans.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
A Certain Cure fox Aching Feet.

Shake into your Shoes A len $
Foot. Ease, a powder. 1t cures tired
aching, callous, sweating, swollen
feet. At all druggists and Shoe
Stores, as c Sample free. Address,
Alien S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
IiA0
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
WRITE US A LETTER

in strictest confidence, telling US all
your troubles. We will send free ad-
vice Gin plain sealed envelope). Ad-
dress: Ladies' Advisory Dept, The
Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04
81 SUFFERED AWFUL PAIN

In my womb and ovaries, /" writes Mrs.
Naomi Bake, Of Webster Groves, Mo-,
land my menses were very painful
and irregular. Since taking Cardui
feel like new woman, and do not
suffer as did,"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04

1t will be very gratifying to hismany
frien Is in particular and the public. in
ge ler4l, to learn that Mr.. W. A. Gard
has decided sto remain. here, as the
agent Of the c. V. Railroad, which pc
sitlon he has held 50 acceptabIy for =,
years. Mr.. Alexander shafhirt has
been appointed to succeed Mr.. :. Ii
Long at Hagerstown Mr.. Gard made
sqeci 81 trip to Caambersburg, anc
made an earnest re- uest to ue above
to rem ain here. which was reluctantly
granted by the officials Of the road.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-04

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13
FRENCH CABINET COMPLETE
Minister'S selected. = but UmoIaI.-A An
houneement is delayed Until '''
Policy IL Determined.

PARIS, March 1.-THE definite constitu-
ton of the new cabinet will not be an
nounced until the future ministers are
absolutely unanimous relative to the policy
concerning pending questions. NJ. Sarrien
hopes to be able TO notify President Fall
Heres OF the acceptances of the several
portfolios tomorrow. The probable assign
ment of portfolios is as follows:
Premier and minister Of justice, NJ. sar-
rien.
Minister of interior Senator Clemenceau.
Minister of foreign affairs, NJ. Bourgeoise.
Minister of war, NJ Ettienne.
Minister OF marine, NJ. Thomson.
Minister Of public instruction and wor-
Minister of commerce. Senator Dou-
mergue
Minister OF public works, NJ Barthou.
Minister of finance, NJ Poincare
Minister OF colonies, NJ. Lcygues,
Minister OF agriculture, M. Ruau.
The principal question for the ministry
to decide relates to the carrying out OF
the law providing for the separation OF
the church and state. NJ. Clemenceau,
who as minister of the interior will have
charge OF the taking of church inventories,
is in favor OF an energetic policy. having
declared that any weakness would amount
to a surrender by the government in the
face of threats Of instruction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13
GREENE AND GAYNOR sPoILS
Government Explains Theory of the
Division of the stolen
Funds.

SAVANNAH, Ca, March 12-When the
United States court convened today in the
Greene and Gaynor case, e. J. johnson,
expert accountant, resumed the stand to
explain the government theory of division
of money between the defendants. There
were in all, it is commended, thirty-two
divisions of spoils. ..
In the simplest case, the witness ex-
planned. he alleged that Carter disbursed
SS9O75. He went to New York. The $780, 75
was deposited to the account OF w L.
Gaynor. On the same day Gaynor with
drew S13.O75 in cash. Two days afterwards
Carter bought $4,000 worth of bonds from
Reed & Flag.
The government contends that in every
instance where Carter went to New York
there was an arbitrary allowance of $Tt
for his expenses. and Carter invariably
made out the check for an amount that
would divide into thirds, plus $40. Two
sessions are held to expedite the intro
duction OF Mr.. Johnson's evidence, upon
the conclusion of which it is said the gov
eminent will close.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13
CHICAGO WINS SUIT


ually employed in carrying. on municipal
work by the cities OF the United states.
Although the time may not have yet ar
rived when your city could take over the
responsibility, should II be the desire OF
your citizens to do so. yet I think an ar
rangement might be made with that end In
view.
The writer then suggests that an EFFORT
be made to come to terms with the COM
pRnies now operating street car lines In the
city and suggests that II that is not pos
slble that there is only one thing to do.
which is to start a new line as soon as the
franchises under which the companies are
now operating expires.
The report then declares that most OF the
present equipment OF the companies should
be relegated to the scrap heap and time
fixed within which the lines should be
placed in perfect condition. Then a fran
chise may be granted for say twenty years
with the city having the right to take pos
session at the end of FIVE year periods. The
report concludes as follows: a.
l should be very sorry indeed II you were
forced to take such step as starting new
lines when the franchises Of the present
companies expire because. speaking gener-
ally. ] should say from my knowledge
and experience of what II means to operate
municipalities of the United States are not
quite ready successfully to undertake this
work.
Mr. Dalrymple strongly recommends the
overhead trolley for motive power, saying
that to install the underground trolley to
any extent would be a scandalous waste Of
money"
When Mayor Dunno was informed that
the report had finally become public he de-
clned to say anything, contenting himself
with the remark that he would probably
have something to say within "a hours after
the report had been given out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13
FIRE RECORD.

sTURGIs, s. D.. March l2.-Cspecial Tele-
gTRm.)-A building known as the Benevo-
lent hall, a brick 5Oxs0 feet two stories
and basement, was destroyed by fire here
yesterday. The fire broke out at u O'Clock.
Several hremen had narrow escapes from
burning. The building was valued at S15.O
with insurance of $500. The lower. floors
were occupied by the Louis Corlis Dry
Goods and Clothing company with a stock
valued at $4,000, with $4,000 insurance.
The stock was greatly damaged by water.
Ten secret orders occupied the second floor.
all Of which were damaged. A bowling
alley in the basement valued at 1900 and
partially insured, was destroyed. The IRE
is thought 10 have started m the east
basement. The cause is not knoyn. The
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13

FrsIRRt AGENT 81 y9and.


Freight agent 81 7stSnd.
F. A. Leland, assistant general freight
agent OF the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
railway, was the second witness called. He
told in reply to questions of meeting at
st. Louis in June. 1904, Of the trafhc man
ayers Of the Missouri Pacific, the Santa
Fe. the Frisco and his road to consider
raising the oil rate from Kansas. He said
that Mr.. Bogardus, traffic manager of the
Standard oil company, was present, but he
did not recall that any Of the Independent
oil refiners OF Kansas had been asked to
attend the meeting After the meeting he
was informed that the rate was to be
changed from 10 cents to II cents from
Kansas points to Kansas City, Mo.
Didn't you know that the change was
contemplated before that meeting?" Mr..
Leland was asked.
Yes, We had discussed it,"
II hold a letter 1igned by you and adj
dressed to ]. A. Boland of Kansas City.
written May %, 1904" said Mr.. MArchand,
and he showed 1t to Mr. Leland. The let
ter, which Mr.. Leland admitted having
written. advised Mr.. poland that the rate
upon crude oil from southeastern Kansas
to Kansas City, Leavenworth. Atchison
and st. Joseph would be raised TO II cents.
When did the I7-cent rate go into ef-
sect9"
August 10, 1904"
About that time the Standard OH COM
pany completed pipe line from the Kansas
oil field to it's refinery at Sugar Creek In
Missouri, did IL not?"
Yes"
| And coincident with that the rate
went up?"
1T had been agreed upon"
Did Mr. Bogardus object to the raise in
| rate?"
Yes, he severity objected to It. He wanted
q lower rate
The effect of the 17-cent rate would be
to guide oil into Bogardus' pipe line
wouldn't it?"
Il don't think so.
With a l7-cent railroad rate aud 2-ceni
pump line rate don't you think the oil
would all 80 bysthe pump line - 2.
mot necessarily so; since the rate went