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Evening journal., 1906-12-28
STOLEN BRIDEGROOM ANGRY
Gets Warrant for Father Of Girl He
Was Forced to Marry.

CHASE CITY, Va. Dec. 2s-The entire
county Of Mecklenburg is wrought up
over thes ensational marriage Of Rich
ard Elan and Miss Bessie Chandler,
the pretty young daughter OF r. L.
ChanSiler to whom Ella mhad been pay
ing marked attention. Eiam was
forced to marry The girl at the point
of a revolver and shotgun. one IN the
hands Of the girls father and the other
welded by the prospective father-in-
LAW, and Elan was literally kidnapped
into marital bliss.
That same nigh,. however. Elam's
father assembled a heavily armed party
OF twenty neighnors. who went 10 the
Chandler h9nie, surrounded the place.
and demanded the surrender OF the
bride. sworn out a warrant charging
the Chambers with aa2duction. The
cake viii come before Justice Wood
at Clzrizville. to-day.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
MARRIED "a VARS
Death Parts Couple Longer Man and
Wife Tan Any Other in New England.

MERIDEN, Conn. Dec. 2S-By the
death OF Charles A. Newell, % years
old. at the Middlesex Hospital. Mid
dletown. Wednesday, the couple who
have been man and wife langer than
any in New England, as far as is
known, were parted.
Mr.. Newell married Miss Almira
Penheid at Portland on November 25,
1882. and on November 25 last there
was a big celebration Of their seventy
fourth wedding anniversary. Although
in her 9lst year, Mrs. Newell is active,
and until a few weeks ago Mr.. Newell
was in good health.
Mr. Newell was assistant postmaster
al one time and also held several town
offices.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
WILL APPOSE
HIGHER TAX RATE
Administration Most Salts
factory in Years and Tax
Increase Unnecessary
AFTER THE DELINOUENTS

The question of preventing a dehcit
in the city's financial affairs at the end
Of the pxesent fiscal year, June Goth
next, or at least reducing the figures
to a sum much smaller than in prev
ious years. is at present taking up the
attention Of the members Of City
Council. 1t is proposed to dnstsn in the
minds Of the city tax collectors the
necessity Of collecting all delinquent
taxes and they win be urged to pro-
ceed against all persons owing the city
money by legal progress if necessary.
Might Avoid Deficit.
The members of Council believe that
II delinquent taxes could be collected
at once, there would be no deficit, and
they propose to work to this end They
understand that an increase Of the tax
rate would prove unpopular and there
would DE strenuous objections on the
part OF the property owners. If such
move is made.
In the past it has been the custom
to borrow from one of the local banks
sufficient funds to tide the city over
its financial difficulties, until the taxes
FOR the next year began to come IN
and then repay the loan. If a deficit
must exist it would, in the opinion OF
many, be more wise to borrow as be-
fore. and pay the usual rate Of uer-
centage rather than raise the tax rate.
The citizens would have considerably
less to pay by this procedure than by
paying more taxes. Consequently ali
decreased tax rate would be seriously
opposed.
Successful Republican Rule.
The present successful administration
Of the city's affairs by a Republican
Council, assisted by the minority
Democratic members Of that body. has
been the most satisfactory for years,
and is due to the able members Of the
majority party in Council. Still Il is
admitted that there is by far insuff-
cient revenue to conduct the city's af-
fairs properly. and make the much
needed improvements. which have for
years been allowed to pile up, unIl
now. it is estimated that several hun
dred thousand dollars viii be needed
60 catch up with the work.
The Legislature win be appealed TO,
and there is some hope of succor there.
That something must be done is ab-
solute. and to this end the members Of
Council are working industriously with
the hope that the city will, as the
metropolis Of the state, take it's proper
standing in the way Of public improve
ments with cities OF equal size in OTHER
parts OF the country.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
BURTON SEES
RIVER WORK

Congressman Burton, Of this State.
was one Of large ana distinguished
party who to-day are making a trip
down the Delaware river to determine
the progress OF the work thus far done
in connection with the improvements
of the river channel. and with a view
of becoming thoroughly familiar with
the deeper channel proposition.
The report of the inspecting party
will be placed before the Rivers and
Harbors Committee of the Senate when
the fight for an appropriation with
which to deepen the Delaware river
channel is resumed.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
ROME, Dec. 2S.-Several deaths of
victims of yesterdays railway accident
at Gallarate, Lan1bardy, occurred to-day
Thirty persons were injured. many of
them seriously, and to-day's advices
tell Of the critical condition of seveia.
Two electric trains crashed together
while entering the + ailway station,
causing the wreck.
CORRUNA, spain-The Spanish
steamship Primero has founderei off
the coast Only one person on board
was saved.
&. NEW YORK-Eethel Levy. wife OF
George NJ. Cohan, the actor is prepar-
ing to sue her husband for divorce.
This latest gossip Broadway is dis
cussing eagerly to-day Confirmation
Of the report was offered by Mrs.
Cohan's mother who said: my daugh-
ter is to sue for divorce. The suit win
he begun Immediately through her at
torney. a Mr.. Harrington, OF Chicago.
LoNDoN-sir Henry Mortimer Du-
rand, retiring Ambassador to the
bulteu state, IS 10 be elevated TO the
peerage, according to the STANDARD.
Tie honor is to be conferred, it is said,
in token of King Edwards personal ap-
probation Of Sir Mortimer's work at
Washington.
PHIIADELPHIA-The loss caused
by the fire which began in the Straw
board Compony's plant at Fourth and
Cherry streets last night, is estimated
this morning at s50oOOO0 Four build
ings were practically destroyed. fifteen
firms were burned out and 400 persons
are thrown out OF employment.
BOSTON-MTs. Bertha Clark is dyins
to-day as the result cf bullet wounds
inflicted by her husband. Fred Clark.
formerly of Belfast Ne Clark is dead
fom self-inficted wound. The
tragedy occurred IN a boarding house
.H'here the co~pe lived They were
Reard quarre~ns and the dispute vas
'aed by c1arks shots.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
A. ]. CASSATT
DIED TO-DAY

By our own Wire. Publishers Pless.
NEW YORK; Dec. 2S-Tho New York
News Bureau has a philadoiphia despatch
stating that President cassatt OF tho
Pennsylvania Railroad ditd this of,er-
noon.
Confirmation Of Mr. Cassaits death has
been obtained. His death WAS uuex-
pecled.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
Reoisser. Grants Letters.

Register OF WIS Fred F. Bach mas
granted letters .sstamentary upon the
estate OF Harvey @ Weber. deceased. to
Mary T. WIlbrr. and similar .et es &c
Mary Haley upon the estate Of Michael
Hsaley. deceased Letters tcstamcnlaiy
have been granted upon the state OF Mary
Jane Chambers 70 samuel h. and John
Chambers
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
NEW LODGE OF KNIGHTS

In Laurel tonight a new lodge Of
Knights Of Pythias to be known as
Delta, No. "a, viii be instituted with
forty-five charter members on the roll.
The installation ceremonies viii be
performed by Grand Chancellor s. J..
Beck. assisted by Grand Vice Chancel-
lor ]. G. Longfellow, Grand Prelate
Jonathan Dickerson. Past Grand Chan
cclor W. w. Knowles. Supreme Rep
resentatives Joseph c. Jolls. John II.
Scott. A banquet will follow.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28

Members Of the State Board Of Eiu-
cation met at the State House in
Dover yesterday and completed pre-
liminaries for presenting bills to the
L. egislature which will increase the
facilities Of public schools. Compulsory
may be embodied in one Of
the proposed measures.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
uIriea out Of Service.

Because Of the great quantities OF
Ice now in the Delaware and Christi
ana rivers, the steamer Ulrica of the
New Jersey and Wilmington Ferry
Company has gone out of commission
for the winter. Last year il ran all
winter and the early retirement OF the
boat is an indication of the severe
weather that is expected.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
CHANCELLOR TOHOLD COURT

On Monday next Chancellor John r.
Nicholson will hold the last session Of
Court OF Chancery for the year 1876.
It is expected that a decision will be
given regarding the rule prayed for
against Stewart and Donohoe. compellisg
that firm TO show cause why a preLm!-
nary Injunction should not be issued
against it, The injunction is sought by the
Joseph Bancroft Sons and Company,
through their attorney. W. S. Hilles.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
No Detective Anpointad.

Governor Lea has as yet not appointed
a state Detective to succeed Charles F.
Gray who resigned recently The name or
Theodore Francis. former State Defective.
IL prominently mentioned Tor the position.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
oissa.lsfied With Foreman.

oDNClII % 7 no I-NVHIll- 1VVIllI7'
NEW CASTLE. Dec. Slowing 10 some
dissatisfaction regarding her foreman.
sinployes OF the clearing department Of
the Rsldt Steel Castings Company. num-
ber.ng sixty OF seventy men. have quit
work Officials oi the hrm expect that
the Misunderstanding viii be adjusted -
the nrst of the year and state that The
business OF the firm is in no way affected
by the movement which they do not -
gard In the nature OF a strike.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28
Loss About $500.

After going over the premises those in
tercsted IN the James Bradford estate i'm
East Third street which was dsmased
by the fire Of yesterday II is cs;imaced
that the loEs viii reach about 500.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28

LAS ANNA, Coio.-Forty masked
men broke into the Jail here last night.
s,eized Lawrence Iceberg, a confessed
murderer OF Harry Levenmeyer. then
headed a procession which marched the
man to a convenient telegraph pole
where he was hanged. A large crowd
of men and boys who had waited OUT
side the Jail while their leaders we're
after Iceberg ossisted in the lynching.
REDCAR. Wales-Lifeboats have
taken off the crew and passengers Of
the Japanese liner Ava, from Antwerp
to Middleborough. which ran on the
rocks here yesterday during a snow
storm. The vessel is in a dangerous
condition.
BRUssELs-Andre Giron. who
achieved notoriety three years ago by
clipping with the then Crown Princess
Of Saxony. was marred here yesterday
TO Mile. Jeanne Bream. Giron agreed
to a pecuniary compromise with tho
family Of the Grown Princess. and then
abandoned her. This elonement cost
the Crown Princess the Crown Of Queen
of SaNony. the loss of her children. and
expulsion from the imperial house Of
Hapsburg. Giron is twelve years
younger than the woman he married
yesterday.
NEW YORK-The inability Of Cap
tain Braunswig. of the Hamburg
American steamer-yatch Prinzessin
Victoria Luise. to obtain the services
Of a pilot was largely responsible for
the wreck Of the steamer and the sub
seQuent suicide of the captain near the
harbor Of Kingston. Jamaica. about
ten days ago. according to- stories
brought here to-day 10y passengers and
mme0ers of the crew Of the wecked
steamer. Three Passengers ami no
members Of the crew OF The Prinzess.n
Nictoria Luise We're brought here to-
day on the steamer Sarnis from Kings-
ton The other passengers. forty-onc
in number. are expected &c return next
week.
Evening journal., 1906-12-28

THE EVENING JOURNAL 10 YHE
ONLY NEWSPAPER CHAMPION
DELAWARE'S ARMY or WORK
lNGMEN CAN CLAIM. WIVES OF
THESE TOiLERs SHOULD PA
TRONlzE ONLY THOSE MER-
CHANTS WHO USE THESE COL
UMNS.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02

The races announced for last Satur-
day on the old fair ground came off
with great eclat. There was q larg e
or ,wd present an matters would have
moved of to full satisfaction but that
a sudden heavy shower Of rain dreneh :
ed all those who were present.
There was quite hitch in the trot-
ting race which was unfair to rotten
ness. Mr.. w. w. WestphalPs horse,
Fred won the championship again
but driver of a Winchester horse in
starting the second heat accidentally
got length ahead Of Westphall and
crowded Westphall so that he
could not get past him. Westphall
clearly had the speed but by the trick
of the other driver he lost the second
heat. The rain then came up and put a
stop to the races.
The running race was an interesting
one and there were number Of start
ers all Of whom thought that they
were doing to get first money but
Charlie Riddles bob-teil Pat won first
money and did SO pretty easily.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02
Glengary.
Mr.. Editor:

Mr.. Editor:
Politics is the all absorbing topic in
this section.
The fruit contamin ating influences
of the campaign was witnessed by a
few old women and some half dozen
egotistical scious of Republican noto-
riety who do not know the difference
between direct and indirect taxation.
Our good people regard it quite com
mendable In our school trustees in
obeying the law and not permitting
the use of the school house for political
speaking, to spout forth such worthless
balderdash. However / surmise the dis
tinguished guests felt highly compIi-
mented by the private entertainment
and the old women and children high
ly edited by the oratcry. The next
night they got the school house
through new recruit, at Shanghai.
This is violation of the law which
says the school house may be used for
nothing other than schools and religi-
Gus services and there is no religion
about politics especially Republican
politics.
Glengary.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02
Glengary.


We neglected TO state in our last is
sue that the local chapter Of the United
Daughters Of the Confederacy held
Memorial services in honor Of Mrs.
Jefferson Davis, the grst lady of the
Confederecy on last Sunday week,
Oct IA, in the Episcopal parish home.
Rev. John s. Douglas presided. Rev.
l. w. Canter, Of Trinity M. E. church
delivered up a prayerand Mr.. Douglas
then read selection from the scrip
ture. oRev. f. M. Woods, Of the
Pres byterian church delivered the ad-
dress and Mr.. Canter made . few re-
marks. The choir sang number Of old
hymns and the services were interest
ing and impressive.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02
wreck.

There was a serious freight wreck on
the main line Of the B. 4 o. near En-
gle station just west Of Harper's Ferry
en- Sunday last about II o'clock. The
breaking xOfa car wheel caused IA cars
to pile up In q promiscuous heap and
some Of them were thrown over into
the field. Both tracks were blocked but
no one was hurt. The rigging crews Of
Martinsburg, Cumberland and Bruns-
wick were ordered out and before 4
O'Clock the trains were running
through.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02
For Or Assinst-

MT. fxflINVTs
We have heard Il said IN Martins
burg that Mr.:t. n. Ticc, tho Demo-
cratic nominee for County Court had
signed the petition FOR the bridge over
the Potomac river At Nilliamsport and
being business man Of the town and
having an interest Ia prosperity End
progress 81 the town, though am
Democrat. | had male up my mind
that the matter was u such Inomentto
thu business intcresta 0f the comfnuni-
ty that would vote against Mr.. TICS.
regarded IL a. matter OF ! very 80
rious nature, an * pense % the whole
county and especially TO the town and
while 1t may be an accommodation to
the people living In that immediate
vicinity would create drift OF business
which properly belongs 70 Martins
burg, towards Hagerstown. 1 resolved
to Investigate the matter and my In
vestigation revealed 10 me just the OPP
posite. Ihave been told by the men
W no got up the petition that Mr.. Tee
refused to sign 1t and that he has al
ways been and Ii now opposed to II,
aud they assured me that Mr.. p. r.
Lemaster, the Republican candidate
was one Of their strongest supporters
that he signed the petition and also
that he appeared before the County
Court and appealed TO the court 70
build the bridge. Now ! shall vote for
Lr. Tice and for the same reason that
intended to vote against him feel
certain that there will be many Repub-
Iicans who will feel just AZ did and
will vote against Mr.. Lemaster.
Voter.
Martinsburg w. Va. Oct. 81 1906.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02
AN ENDORSEMENT

Hon. George NJ Bowers, United
States Fish Commissioners, q Republic
can and one Of the largest land owners
and tax payers in Berkeley, about a
year ago in Martinsburg, said:
The present County Cox4tvhas
done more for the county roads than
all the county courts combined for 20
years.
In the presence Of 9. y Faulkner,
w. o. Nicklas, NJ. A. Snodgrass and
c. w. Boyer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02
FALL DINNER SET SALE.

We call special attention to our
Fall Dinner set sale and invite an
inspection of our complete assert
ment Of Open Stock patterns, which
come in great variety of decorations
end shapes, and are moderately
priced, ranging from $3.50 TO $4,000
per set. You can select just the
pieces you actually need without
paying for useless pieces often found
In complete. sets. We call attention
to the three following compile dinner
set specials:
100 piece German China Dinner
Sets, in choice pink floral design
and with dainty thin cups and
saucers, per set.......................Sll.95
100 piece French China Dinner
Sets, In dainty pink and green
floral design, per set...... .......Sl7-95
100 piece French China Dinner
Sets, in an exquisite pink rosebud
decoration, per set..................S20.00
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Felker who
left'here on the 9Th Of last June have
returned home. They arrived here on
last Sunday. While away they visited
Colorado, Kansas, Indiana and Illinois
They report having had pleasant
visit but were both glad to get home
again.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02
For Sale.

About 100 head Of good cattle. Any
one wishing to buy can see them ut my
place at the stone bridge on the Opc-
uon, miIes east Of Msrtinsburg.
&. w. Hodges.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02

The people living on u. y. mail
route No. 8 from Hedgcsville are great
ly exercised over the fact that there II
not the required amount ofmaII deliver
elton the route and the department Inns
ordered the carrier to m AXE two trips d
week and perhaps the route Will be per-
Manently abolished. The people living
on the route could possibly read more
They can get good city
daily, for instance the Baltimore Sun
orthe Philadelphia Record, At W. per
year and with the Statesman DEM
ocrat to give them the local news,
they would have all the news and that
would doubtless retain their presen I
mail service.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02
NEW BRILLIANT CUT GLASS.

We are showing completeline of
the newest designs and cuttings of
choice quality America Cut Glass,
which is conceded by all experts to
be the best in the world. The new
and are no more expensive than
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02
FALL TOILET SET SALE.

\ We call especial attention to our
exhibition of New Toilet sets, and
invite an inspection ofan unusually
complete assortment among which
will be found styles suitable for an
tique or modern furnished bed
rooms.
10 piece Pink and Green Decorated
Toilet Sets. ...................... so
10 piece Pink and Light Green
Decorated Toilet SETS. ............S6 95
Other Sets from 81 50 up.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02

Tiitre II a wild story footing about,
which sadly far lacks confirmation,
that the Reading land =. 4 o. Will
join lin through passenger service
from New York to the West connect
Ing win the q. ".
There will be five fixely equipped
passenger trains each way, running
from Harrisburg to Martinsburg over
the G. v. Railroad, ard making The
fastest p ,ssible time.
Developments are awaited with In
tercst. One alleged confirmation IL the
story that the older passenger brake
man Of the q. v. have been siirecIcd to
get Iong-tailed coats to add 10 their
uniforms.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02

Lie CIhWfOTu w O0ien mills III THIS
city had an NJ pleasant experience on
Monday evening last The occupants Of
the Office which 10 on the north side OF
Stephen street noticed dense smoke
arising from the south side Of the mill
and 1t was at once learned that the
large three story brick storage house
was on fire and burning furionsly.
There was drying room also in the
building where the newly dyed yarns
were dried and II is supposed the fire
9 arted there. The fipmen responded
with their usual promptness but the
fire had such Roadway that 1t was inn
possible TO save the building or its con-
tents.
1t IL said that there was perhaps $50, =
600 worth Of wooden and cotton mate
rails on hard which makes the loss
very heavy, but il is all covered by in
surance. The building is complete
loss and cost several thousand dollars.
Fortunately the fire occurred at a
time when there was no wind and the.
building beng part from the mill the
fire was at no time communicated 10
the main building.
The material lost was all dyed and
ready for the mill but other mills in
the city have kindly offered to share
up with the Crawford and the mill
will doubtless be kept running
The firemen did good work and
saved much surrounding property.
Dr. siehiey.
DR.. Stehley will be in his Martins
burg office Monday Nev. 5, for 10 days.
DR.. Stehley has had years OF expert
ance. He does all kinds Of dental work.
Crown and bridge work a speciality. II
your teeth are gone too far to fill come
have white or gold crown put on
with will last many years. Kemem-
Der | put you up the best set Of teeth
money can buy for eight dollars. use
only Whites JUS ties, Johnson's and
Sons, and Sibley's teeth. ] know other
dentists say | use cheap teeth but Of
fer $1,000 TO any one who will say
Whites, Johnson'sS Sons and Justies
are not the best teeth made today to
select from than all the rest put to-
gether.
Remember ! extract your teeth with
out pain for 25c. Save your own teeth.
Have them filled II possible. buy for
cash and work for cash and save your
money.
Don't forget the date as can't re-
main overtime. Remember what DIR.
Stehiey promises you to do he does.
Nov. 5 for ten days. Cumberland Of
flee always open.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02

President Roosevelt on Tuesday Is
sued a proclamation naming Thurs
day, November 20, MS day Of Thanks
giving.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02

Avoid alum and alum phos-
plate baking powders. The
label law requires that all
the ingredients be named
on the labels. Look out
for the alum compounds.
NOTE Safety lies in buying only
Royal Baking Powder, which is .
pure, cream Of tartar baking powder.
and the best that can be made.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-02
ENGLISH PORCELAIN COVERED yEiE-
TABLE DISH SPECIAL.

We offer another lot OF those
choice quality English Porcelain
Covered Dishes in assorted shapes,
coiorings and designs, at less than
half price. ................-......5 Oc. each