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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-21

May Party and Dance.-The young
ladies' degree team of the Fraternal
Tribunes last evening at the Tower
gave a May party and dance which was
in every way perfect success. About
hundred couples were on the floor. A
reception was held from SIS to 3
O'Clock, and during this time concert
program was given. The reception
committee was composed of the Misses
Clara B. Hampton, Ada X. Hudson, Ja-
liza Beck, Rose krohn, Grace Day,
Emma Fiebig, Gertrude Melgren, Myr-
tie Cameron, Edna Doty, Agnes Two
mey, Edna Rains. Carrie Terkelsen,
Ethel Cameron, Julia Spilger, and
Grace Mold. The young ladies expect
to give two more dances during the
summer, one in July and another in
| August.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-21
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

[Society news, written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
he gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-21

Miscellaneous Shower. - Miss Ella
Wood entertained at her home, 614
Tenth street, last evening at miscellan
eOus shower for her cousin, Miss Edna
Wood, whose marriage takes place this
week. Refreshments were served, ami
the evening was spent with music and
games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-21

Birthday Surprise Party.-Miss Erna
Boull was surprised at her home, 1907
Second avenue, Sunday afternoon. The
afternoon was spent in games and mu-
sic. and refreshments were served. The
hostess was presented with sIgnet
ring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-21
senator Landee Talks.

Following the discussions, Senator
Landee was called on to make a short
talk. Mr.. Landee highly compliment
ed the city on having three good rep
resentatives il the house of represen-
tatives at Springfield and also briefly
congratulated the city on the selection
of H. c. Schaffer as the head of the mu-
nicipal government. He spoke very
highly of Mayor Schaffer.
On referring to the passage of bills
| through the house, Mr.. Landee said
that the first and most desirable thins
, to do was to get good committee as
;signments for the members, as most oil
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
GREAT DAY AT
EXPOSITION

Norfolk, Va. May 13.-It was exact
ly three hundred years ago today that
Captain Newport and his little band of
.colonists established the first perman-
ent English settlement on American
soil. The anniversary was celebrated
at jamestown Island today, and the
celebration will live in the history OF
the Old Dominion The attendance at
the exercises was large. the program
well arranged, and the men assigned
to the oratorical efforts were worthy
of the honor bestowed upon them.
Ambassador Bryce, as the official
representative of England. delivered
the principal address of the day. Gov
ernor Swanson and other eminent
representatives of the state of Vir-
ginia were on hand. as were also the
officials of the jamestown Exposition
and leading spirits of the Society for
the Preservation of Virginia An
Equities, which society had leading
part in arranging the celebration. No
effort was made by the promoters of
the celebration to secure large at
tendance Of visitors from over Vir.
ginia as it was realized that the most
of these will defer their trip until
next month when an entire week OH
the exposition calendar has been set
aside as ''home coming week for Virs
ginians and the sons of Virginia who
have found homes in other states
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
fine System TO BE Abolished.
A CAD CORNER.
Inconvenience Caused Pedestrians al
Old Continental Building.

The old Continental corner is a
thing of the past. insofar as appear
ances are concerned. 1t has been one
OF the prominent buildings OF the city
for years, but the march OF progress
has demanded that II shall be no more.
The Old National bank is having the
building remodeled for use as a bank
ing house.
The contractors who have charge OF
the work, secured permission from the
city cuncll to put up fence around
the building. while they we're remod.
cling 1t, provided they constructed a
walk around the obstruction. The
fence has been built. and walk has
been placed around on the outside, but
1t Is only an excuse for walk II
consists OF several plank laid end To
end and about 3 inches wide. 1t is not
OF sufficient width to walk on and sew
eral ladies', to say nothing OF the men.
have stumbled while passing that way
and some OF them have been more or
less bruised by coming In contact with
the plank This should be looked into
at once and proper walk placed, 80
that there will he no further neon
venlence to pedestrians,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
DECLINES NOMINATION.
MIR. Henshaw Compelled to Retire
From Race For Council.

Mr.. E. G. Henshaw. who was named
by the republicans at the recent pri-
maries, for council from the third
ward, has withdrawn. Mr.. Henshaw In
statement made Thursday says that
conditions and circumstances are such
that 1t will be impossible to accept
the nomination.
On November z. last, the revenue
department, for which Mr.. Henshaw
is deputy collector. was placed under
civil service This contingency
would compel Mr.. Henshaw to resign
his position as revenue collector II he
accepted the nomination for council
Aside from this there are circum-
stances which Mr.. Henshaw claims
would prevent him from running.
A meeting of the city executive
committee will be held on Monday
evening at which time another candi-
date will be selected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
NEW WASHINGTON STATION.
VIII Be the Finest in country-Ter
Ticket offices Recommended

j. P. Taggart, assistant general pas
senger agent of the Baltimore lad
Ohio has been in New York, where
he served as a member Of a commit
tee Of the company to determine upon
the best arrangements for the new
union station at Washington. This
committee visited and inspected two
of the largest railroad stations in the
world-the South station at Boston
and the Grand Central station at
New York Both of these are modern
in every respect. The Boston sta
tons business aggregated more than
SIS, 100000 last year, the average cost
of ticket being 81. The Grand Cen
trail station, used by the New York
Central lines and the New York, New
Haven and Hartford road, totals
about $4,000 900 a year, having about
40 ticket sellers and agents
In the new Union station at Wash
ington." said Mr.. Taggart, I'VE have
recommended 10 ticket offices. These
will accommodate all of the roads en-
tering Washington, and at any one OF
the windows we desire that a pros
pective patron may be ticketed to any
point This will be great conven.
fence to the travelling public, while II
is also possible with the proper ticket
/ ing systems .g.+ S.1'
| ''The new Washington station will
be without doubt the finest in the
country, not only in its appearance
but in its appointments and conyen
fences for the travelling public. Oul
committee made a complete study o.
| the physical possibilities of the station
for arrangement. This committee
recommendations will be submitted tC
the general committee Of all roads
and the best ideas will be taken from
the recommendation made by all con
cerned. The station might be in use
now but for the fact that there are nc
street car accommodations to and
from the station. as none of the roads
care to use the terminal until suitable
transportation arrangements can be
made there. 1t will probably be a
couple of months before the station
can be used"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
THE MARTINs5uaG BUSINESS
COLLEGE

Announces that in addition to the
courses now offered, commencing
April 10th, 1907, and continuing for
II weeks. It will offer to teachers and
to those who contemplate taking the
state examination, a normal course.
Tuition for the course $500.
Boarding places will be secured for
outof-town teachers. The regular fac
ulty will be assisted by other teachers.
for further information address,
E NJ. CHAPMAN, PRINCIPAL.
3-29-6t Martinsburg. w. Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
STATE NORMAL SCHOOLS
Given Hard Blow to Please Adj
ministration.
STATE is SHORT OF REVENUE
curtaiIs Funds for Educational Pur
pose by Reducing Rank Of the
Various Normal Schools.

A great roar is going up from haif
dozen parts Of the state over the
blow administered to all Of the normal
schools but those located at Fairmont
and Huntington by the state board OF
normal school regents, who, a few
DAYS ago, issued an order reducing IN
grade these other schools The step
is necessitated in part by restricted
revenues, but is really in sympathy
with the policy of Governor Dawson
and his predecessor, Ex-Governor
White.
1t is not believed that the normal
school regents acted without advice
of the governor, since he, like Gov
ernor White, believed in wiping out
the normal schools in favor OF a
county high school system. The plan
is part of the new fiscal system of re
lieying the state treasury OF an ex
pense which is somewhat burdensome
utBu cNAApolo tONhN
cal maintenance.
Governor Dawson Topped off dormi
tory appropriations for certain of the
normal schools after the legislature
had passed an appropriation bill toe
big for the estimated revenues.
The attitude displayed toward these
institutions by Governors White and
Dawson, taken in connection with the
veto Of appropriations and now fol
lowed by the action of the state re
gents, has aroused bitter feeling
among the partisans Of these schools
with the possible effect Of creating
sense of dissatisfaction with the stats
administration fiscal policy which
will be credited with the responsible
ity, inasmuch as things we're differen
under the old order of taxation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
PROPHET DIES
Elias Hartz, "Goosebone Prophet"
Dies at Ripe Age.

Old Elias Hartz. perhaps the most
famous weather prophet the United
States ever had, not excluding the
high salaried scientists at Washington,
died Saturday in the Friends Asylum,
at FrankfordS He was in his Gath
year.
For nearly three-quarters OF a cen
fury Hartz foretold the weather for
the approaching winter by means of a
goosebone. He was called the Goose
bone Prophet" and the accuracy of
his predictions caused his name to be
known all over the United States and
even in foreign lands.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
FIRST OF THE SEASON
CROWD COMES FROM CITIES ON
EXCURSION.
Baltimore and Ohio Road Has FRS;
Excursion Of the Summer-Weli
Pstronized.

The excursion season was inaugu-
rated Sunday by the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad when they ran the first OF
their popular one day trips from
Washington and Baltimore. Nearly a
hundred people came to this city on
the train and fully twice that many
went on to Cumberland There were
quite number who went from here
to Cumberland
When the train left in the evening
there were fully SEQ people at the sta
ton to see the excursionists leave
Those who came up from the city, for
the most part, had friends here with
whom they spent the day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
. : - -
EXCHANGE PULPiTs.
Rev. J. s. Douglas Exchanges PuIpIts
With Rev. Mr.. crinnen. u

Rev. J. s. Douglas. OF the Episcopal
church, exchanged pulpits with Rev.
Mr. Grinnen, of Berkeley Springs, on
Sunday. The latter preached eloquent-
ly on the riches OF Christianity.
Among other things he said that
death was a. good thing and asked
pertinently what chance the present
generation would have II there had
never been any deaths in the world
and all our ancestors were living TO-
day
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
MORE PAY FOR POLICE.
And Reduction of Force is PROPOSE.
ton of Citizens.

ton Of Citizens.
The reduction OF the police forrs
from six men 10 four men and the in.
crease OF the salaries OF the four men
from s45 per month to 500 per month
Is the proposition put forth by a clti-
zen Of Martinsburg.
Ia support OF the proposition 1t ia
pointed out that the saving per month
would be $50 to the city. It is said
that insofar as the protection OF the
city is concerned the four men would
furnish ample service
Four Men Could DO Work.
1t Is said also that some OF the men
on the force are not busy all the time
and that the four men could do the
work OF six with ease It Is recalled
also that at the present time there ara
but Ave men on the force. One has
resigned. .sv0y
It is suggested that the four men
should be taken from the city at large
and not from the wards in proportion
as Is done at present. Such course
would ensure the securing OF the best
men. 1t Is also suggested that IL would
be wise to put the men through q
sort OF civil service examination ~
to their physical and mental qualifica.
lions
Fine System To BE Abolished. !.
If such scheme Is adopted 1t il
thought that 1t would be proper that
the present system of giving por-
ton of the fine imposed to the patrol
man should be abolished 1t Is said
that the system IL bad one In that
frequently the officer will arrest msn
upon slight offense thinking that he
may get little extra money out Of It.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
TENANT HOUSE BURNS.
Fire Breaks Out While Tenants Are
AsIeen-ncendiarx Qriuin.

Fire supposed to be Of incendiary
origin destroyed the tenant house on
the farm of Mr.. Jacob Gassman, about
one mile firm Bedingto1, which was oc-
cupied by the family of Mr.. Walter
Fitzgerald early Sunday morning, en-
failing loss og about $1,000.
The blaze broke out while the mem.
bers of the family were yet asleep,
and it was with the utmost difficulty
that the members of the household es-
capped firm the burning building.
Only a few household articles were
saved
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18

Pocahontas was saving the life OF
Capt. John Smith.
"Cbloroform him, pa. she excIaim-
ed, IF you must kill him! You shan't
do it this wav won't have things all
mussed upl"-Chicago Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
NORGE.

To the Republicans Of the Third
Ward
appreciate the honor you did me
at the recent primaries, in making me
your candidate for council from the
third ward Circumstances. however.
compel me to decline the honor, and
ask that you name some one else to
fill the vacancy.
Respectfully
e. c. HEMSHAw.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
MOUNTAINS ON FIRE.
Light on Side Of Mountain West of
City Could Be Plainly Seen.

Mountain fires are raging on the
mou atains west of this city. The
light could be plainly seen Monday
night and many were attracted by the
glare. SO far as could be learned
there had been no damage to property.
The underbrush is burning and the
ere started from burning brush. The
farmers of that section are fighting
the fire and they expect to keep it in
control and prevent any serious dam
age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
LEGISLATURE INVESTIGATING
Cause Of Recent Whipple Mine Disss-
ter Being Locked Into.

Charleston, May 10.-The legisla-
ture investigating committee took tes-
timony as to the cause OF the explo-
sion at the Whipple mine They also
made descent into and an examina-
ton of the Stuart mine Then they
visited Prudence, Price Hill, Kilsythe,
Collins, Nichols and Star mines
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18

George. mother Is coming to STAY
a month With us wish you would
send her railway ticket to come
here
'rH DO better than that I'll senn
her round-trip excursion ticket good
for Ave days. Chicago Chronicle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
CANDIDATES NAMED.
Vacancies Filled Monday Night BY
Republican Executixe Committee.

The republican executive committee
met Monday night and named Mr..
Drewry, OF Dean, Whitmore. Drewry
Co., for councilman from the third
ward, and w H. Myers, from the
fourth ward
Both these men are we'll known in
their respective wards.
There was a large and enthusiastic
meeting of the committee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Resians His Position.

Mr. r. NJ Swimley has severed his
connection with the Vehicle Co, and
accepted a pace with the L. e Rice
Vehicle Co, of Winchester
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
FIRE DESTROYS HOME.
Mr. Eugene Undertake Suaers De.
struction Of His House.

The home OF Mr.. Eugene b. Timber
lake, located near Middleway, Jeffer.
son county, was destroyed by fire. The
fire originated from derectiya iiuc.
Nj and NJ $. Timber ssa weFc away
at The tlmo ard co,o,sI giri was tae
only one at the house She succeeded
IN saving only few things
The evening world., 1907-12-17
THEOBALD AGAIN
A TREASURY AGENT
Forced to Resign in 1908, He
Is Reinstated and Sent TO
Paris.

Surprise was created among customs
officers herc by the ness to-day thar
William II, Theobald IS again In the
Governmen, service. He is now n spe-
eiai nscn, in Paris. keepinx w4tch on
wealthy persons suspected OF planning
to smuggie raiunbles into this country,
When he resigned in 1906 under pres
surc as spceia, employees in the bficc
of the Collector OF the Port osf New
York. I, Was believed his career An the
service was. at an end. and his friends
regard. his recent restoration by secre-
tary corteiyou as a v!ndieation. :
Appointed TO the Treasury service hy
Lyman J. Gage. Thecbnla's first notable
cnse was the seizure OF u $1,000 neck
laee and Other jeweiry belonging TO
Mrs. Phyllis Il. lodge. who failed to
The evening world., 1907-12-17
ONE MAN DEAD, ONE
! OVERCOME BY GAS
Accidental Turning On Of Jet
Causes Fatality in Room
ing House.

Patrick Jameson. motorman, tar.
rIed late near the Third avenue car
barns early to-day. and tow hours
later his body was removed to An un-
dertaker's shop from his furnished room
on the fourth moor OF No. se& ThiydAsve-
nue.. His friend. William Dfoeeh1a. a
driver, had been previously carried
from an adjoining roor, TO = Flower
Hospital ambulance. suffering with gas
asphyxlation-
Patrick weich and his wife. who ss
cupy the fioor. have four roomers. IN
Guiding Jameson and Dioechle. Shortly
before o'clock William Martin. one
OF the roomcrs. smelled gas and aroused
the WeicheA Their ouest for the source
OF the tdors ended In the room occu-
pied by Dioechie. who was found un-
conscious In bed.
After Dloechlc had been sent to the
hospital the household retired again.
Two hours nfterward Welch was
aroused for second time by the odor
OF escaping gas. Again the household
WIS nroused. and this time the gas was
found to come from tho room occupied
by Jameson. located directly in front
OF the one vacated by DIoechle. Jane
son had been dead for several hours.
having turned on tho Eas ict by ncci-
dent
The evening world., 1907-12-17
Astar. tse patk Aysnue. Effne strattora.

b : ~
Astar. thc Park Avenue me stratford.
the priyinE. Club. The Lederkranz So
e3e.y. the Union Club. The Engineers
CiUS. the y Y. Yacht Club, the Yale
Cius, painonieo.s and the Union Club
James Norton, OF t'lc Astor stables,
Ift h.s handsome home at No 6iI Lex.
lngson avenue early this morning and
hurried to the barns. Finding all his
men had quit he mounted tho sos OF n
bus and ..1ove II TO one OF the chsrsta-
be institut,ons to takr lot o! crippled
children 10 day school
During the forenoon two of the TWEEN
ty-nvo stables that hnd hcen pat
under m. embargo hy the Liberty
Dawn surrendered 10 the men. +. ].
F,rawlev who has the cab privilege nj
oas of the big Tcnderloin re-tstira nts.
and tho Hall Co.npany. With stables at
2iSty-srcond streNt and Park avenue.
greed In pay the now scale. TIL,
frssfS the retirement OF these two
from the Livery StabtA Keepers AZ
socsntion fore they wcrr Isnble TO fines
Sf 80 each II they remained.
The evening world., 1907-12-17
THEODORE s. PARKER DEAD.

Tbecdore s. Parker Died ., lis home
No -, tuudsen n9ulevari. Jcrsey c..y
yesterday, Mr.h Parker was born ::
Milton. Dol, Jan. u. ISL. iie was an
original member %. tie old New yor
Produce Ea siiange n,id one OF ,ss
founders OF the present Produce TX
chang Ho yaS 4 Ike member ~ ;hA
New York Historical Soc.ctt file leaves
n wife son aud three daughter.
The evening world., 1907-12-17
1900 SCHOOLS CLOSED
IN RUSSIAN POLAND

WARSAW. RsuA.an Poland. Dec IL
Sixteen hnadred Polish schools in ali
parts OF Russian Poland have beer
closed in consequence OF an ordeS issued
by Gen. SkaIlon. suspcndlnz the Polish
School Association Tho funds In the
hands OF the As oclation. 3lJO.0o0. have
been sent abroad to avoid conaSoat!on
The evening world., 1907-12-17
XMAS GIFTS FOR SICK.

The rooms OF tie New York Flower
Mission. No. Ioi East Twentieth street.
~w!.!! &c ersn Dec. y. 20 Il. - ard 81 .o-
Christmas contributions for hospital
and tenement house sick. Eyersreeus.
C.hr.e. mas cards, fruit. jelly condensed
milk earned sou~ tea Ac., are urg-
emily Eee,led. Candy toys ana especially
dolls for children are requested as well
as money for distribution expenses.
The evening world., 1907-12-17

declare 1t. After litigation the jewelry
was soid by the United states sssrsaai
as smrggled.
Later Thcobafr took possession o. a
5000 necklace bciangius 10 Ars. IL.
IIar-ison Dulles. ot Philadelphia. who
finally recovered 1t. rhe clTctrns;nnccs
Of mi. casn reSult.i IN Theobaid's test
t-nation Being requested when sccrc-
iars shaw heard OF ".
The evening world., 1907-12-17
RECEIVER FoR IRON WORKS.

HAZI4EToN. Pa. Dec. 1.-THE Jeans
Vile iron works last night wen, Into the
hands OF A. d. Jennings. genera! mana
ger o! the works. as receiver, witt.
power 10 conduc, the business. The liza
al fTH.cpp. The reason for the receiver.
ship IL inability 10 realize quickly upon
the assets. and lack OF working capital