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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
FIGHT IN THE HOUSE
Quarrel Over Committee Assign
ment Of Missouri Member.
CAUSED UPROAR IN THE HALL
Mr.. John Sharp Williams and JUDGE
De Almond Come to Blows on
the Floor Of House.

Washington Dec. O---Immediately
after the house adjourned Yesterday
Representative John Sharp Williams
Of Mississippi and Representative De
Almond Of Missouri became engaged
in a personal encounter on the floor
Of the house.
The men closed in and dealt each
other several blows.
Friends rushed to separate the two
men. Mr.. Williams face was stream
ing with blood.
The two quarre,ed over committee
appointments. De Almond accused
Williams of not having treated him
fairly on the committee appointments.
q think you are mistaken" said
Mr.. Williams.
you he,1 retorted Mr. De Almond.
Mr. Williams made a rush at the
Missouri congressman, the two clinch-
ed and rained blow after blow upon
each other.
When they were separated Williams
had received a deep cash over the
right eye, from which the blood was
flowing freely.
Then the colleagues Of the two con-
testants took charge of them and they
were taken from the floor.
The encounter was witnessed by
mole than 100 members of the house
and by as many more persons in the
galleries, among them a score of
woman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
SUBMIT FORMS FOB ORDER
COUNSEL OFFER PAPERS IN VIR-
clNIA-WE3T VIRGINIA SUIT
The Supreme Court. Because Of Con
tentions, May Draw Order Of Its

Counsel for the state Virginia and
the state Of West Virginia submitted
to the United States supreme court
forms for an order providing for the
appointmeet Of master to take testi-
mony in the case pending between the
two states as to the accountability OF
West Virginia for a part Of the debt
Of Virginia accrued before 1861, when
West Virginia was made state from
a part Of Virginia
The two documents differed very
materially as to the points on which
testimony shall be taken. Both agreed
upon the first requirement, which was
that the amount Of the public debt Of
Virginia on January / 1861, should be
ascertained, and that It should be taxi
en- specifically as to how and in what
form this debt was evidenced, and by
what authority Of Law, and for what
it as created. together with
the date and nature of the bonds or
other evidences of Indebtedness. Vir-
ginia makes a special request for the
Of the amount and pro-
portion of the indebtedness, which
should in equity be apportioned to and
now be paid by the state of West
Virginia, while West Virginia asks
that particular attention be paid to
the ordinary expenses Of the state
before 1861, and the re-
ceipts from the counties now included
in West Virginia.
The court viii necessarily have to
decide between the two contentious,
and in the end probably i'll draw an
order of its own.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
KING OSCAR BURIED
CEREMONY on mcNARcH.
Streets Covered With Fir Twias As
1000 Persons Marched Rehind
Bearers Of the Coffin.

Stockholm, Dec 20.-Seidom If ever
IN its history has this city witnessed
such a grand and solemn ceremony as
that which yesterday marked the fu-
neral OF King Oscar, who died on De-
j cember s.
Although it was bitterly cold. the
population of Stockholm and thous-
ands Of visitors from the country
stood bareheaded, silent and sorrowful
| alng the line of the procession to
catch glimpse of the casket contain
Ing all that remained Of their king.
Traffic in the city and harbor had
been prohibited. and with the excep-
ton of the tolling bells, an occasional
hum of voices and a clash of arms as
the soldiers lining the route Of the fu-
neral cortege took up their positions,
hardly a sound could be heard. The
roadway from the palace to Riddar-
holm church, the burial place of the
kings of Sweden, was covered foot
deep with fir twigs.
The funeral procession included q.
600 persons. among them being Gus
tave, the new king Of Sweden, the
king of Denmark. the Swedish princes
and princssses. the ambassadors rep
resenting foreign monarchs. Charles
Fl. Graves, the American minister, as
special representative OF President
Roosevelt, was given a place Of honor
Immediately following King Gustave.
The queen of Sweden and the queen
of Denmark drove to the church. The
dowager queen Of Sweden widow Of
King Oscar, was prevented by Illness
from attending the funeral
The funeral GRAFTON was delivered
by the Bishop of Lund, who spoke of
King Oscars philanthropy and his
devotion and affection as father and
husband In conclusion, the Bishop
said
''He was a man whose soul was fill
ed with charity, whose life was gov.
erned by a keen feeling Of equity and
fear of Coda man who loved the
poor and oppressed, the widow and
the orphan. and VINO was loved by
all"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
MINE DEATHS on INCREASE
IN 1906 ALONE 2,oof WERE KILLED
4,s0o HURT.
Three Times as Many Men Per
Thousand Lose Their Lives Here
Per Year as in Europe.

| In bulletin issued Wednesday BY
the Geological Survey entitled Goa
Mine Accidents, Their Causes and
Prevention, figures are given to show
that the coal mines Of the United
States are causing the death Of three
times as many men per 1000 EN-.
ployes as the coal mines Of European
countries
In the last seventeen wears 22,840
men have died in American coal mines
and in 1896 alone 2.061 men We're
killed and $500 injured In the pres
ent month nearly 500 lives have been
lost in three mines in this country.
Garfield Started Investigation.
The bulletin is the re=ult Of The d.
rections issued by Secretary of the IN
terror Garfield to investigate the ma
ture and extent of mine accidents.
John A. Holmes, Clarence Hale. and
Walter o. Smelling, Of the Geological
survey, made the investigation Dr..
Homes, in summing up the situation
says:
''The figure given in this report in
dictate that during the year 1906 nearly
1000 men were killed or injured In
the coal mines Of this country, and
that the number OF these accidents,
caused directly or Indirectly by mine
explosions had been steadily increas-
ing. It is also indicated that this in
crease has been due in part to lack
of proper and enforceable mine regu
lations in part to the lack Of reliable
information concerning the explosives
used safely in the presence Of the gas
and dust encountered in the mines,
and in part to the fact that in the de
yelopment Of coal mining,n not only
is the number OF miners increasing,
but many areas from which coal is
beng taken are either deeper or far
Their from the entrance where good
ventilation is more difficult, and the
dangerous accumulations of explosive
gas more frequent
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
TO CALL STATE COMMITTEE.
Probable Only One State Republican
Convention Will Be Held.

From reliable republican authority,
the information comes that meeting
of the state executive committee will
be held in Parkersburg between
Christmas and New Years. or the
week following, and Congressman II.
G. woodward is now sounding the
members to ascertain which time will
be most satisfactory.
Owing to the fact that the national
convention has been set for much
earlier date than usual, it is probable
that the committee will decide upon
one state convention at which conven-
ton the state ticket will be nominal
ed and delegates will be elected to go
to the national convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
HENRY Yos- DISMISSED.
Main Witness For Plaintiff Failed to
Appear

The hearing Of Henry Yost, of
Hedgesville. charged by his wife with
having threatened to Kill her and
blow up the house. was called for
O'Clock this afternoon in Justice
Thompson's court Yost was repre-
scented by Attorney Edward Mischeler,
this city The main witness for the
Plaintiff failing to appear, Attorney
Mischeler asked that the defendant
be dismissed, which was granted by
Justice Thompson.
1t will be remembered that Yost,
B. and o. trackman at Hedgesville.
was brought to this city last Tuesday
10y Deputy Sheriff Wolf on warrant
sworn out by Yost's wife. He has been
in the county jail for the past five
days
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Not COMING for Holidays.

Mr. W. II. Wilen has received word
from his son, Lieutenant John Wilen,
at Fort Sheridan. H., that he will not
be home for the holidays as expected.
His collar4bone. which was broken
several weeks ago in failing from his
horse, was healing nicely until he
broke ii again few days ago He
necessarily has to give up his trip
east until a later date.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
FOR MoNoNGAA SUFFERERS
Martinsburg People Can Help Bring
Sunshine to Desolate Homes.

y
Sunshine to Desolste Homes.
If the plans of a number of Mar.
tinsburg's business men are carried
out and a hearty response is received
from the residents, there will be
some sunshine and Christmas cheer
and happiness for the little folk in the
Monongah district Whatever little
gift. something TO eat or to wear, or
even toys for the children, that you
might have and feel disposed to place
where a heart may be made glad
send them to the United States ex.
press office this city, addressed 10 A.
Howard fleming, Fairmont, W. Va.
He will see to 1t that the express
charges are paid and that the gifts
are properly distributed among the
suffering children
1t is requested that all gifts be sent
to the express Office by Monday
morning next.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28

Mr.. J. w Wilson visiting friends in
Luray, Va.
Mr.. Alexander Cross and son, Frank,
of Garrett, Ind, are visiting the family
of Mr.. Oscar Gatrell, North Queen
street
Mr. Harry Smith and family, of
Roanoke. Va. are here to spend
Christmas with Mr.. William Smith, his
father.
Mr. Benjamin Abel, of Pittsburg ar
rived in this city Monday evening to
spend the holidays with his mother,
West Burke street.
Mr.. Howard Massey and family, OF
Baltimore, are spending Christmas at
the home of Mr.. William Smith,
North Queen street.
Misses Mildred Seieh and Anna Hol-
ahan, of New York city, are the guests
of Miss Mabel Crawford, South Queen
street, for the holidays.
Mrs. w. v. Giles, of Cumberland, re-
turned home Monday evening after
spending several days in this city with
Mrs. James Voorhees,, North Spring
street
Messrs. ]. H. f. Kearns. OF this city.
and Louis West, of Gerrardstown,
both in the employ of the fish COM
mission, have returned to their homes
] for the holidays
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
SPECIAL TERM OF COURT
Called to Hear Arguments in injunc.
tion Case.

At special term of the circuit
court called by Judge Faulkner, this
morning, the case of Anna Paulding
and husband VS. Stuart w. Walker and
the Old National bank to enjoin the
latter from building bow windows
out over the a1leye was begun The
plaintiffs are represented by Attorney
d. w Snyder, jr this city, and r. T..
Barton, Of Winchester, and the de-
PENDANTS by Faulkner Walker K
Woods and Attorney H. II. Emmert.
Arguments on the application for an
injunction were being heard at late
hour today The Injunction asked
for is to restrain Mr.. Walker from
placing bow windows over the alley
which is between the Paulding and
Walker properties
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
BIRTHDAY pKRTY.
Pleasant Affair Given in Honor of Mr.
Harvey Rinker

Prof. and Mrs. c. r. G. Rinker, of
South Raleigh street. entertained
number of young people Friday even
ing in honor of the seventeenth birth
day of their son, Harvey. From eight
O'Clock until a. late hour they enjoyed
music and various parlor games, when
delicious refreshments were served.
Those present were Misses OFT, Bet
tie Grove, Eva Payne Stella and LII
liam Trenary, Mabel Chamberlain,
Mamie Ambrose Pauline and Rhea
Quenzel, Tersa Kline, Bertha Mock,
Mamie Hudson, Geneyieve Linthicumr
Edith Smith Code Miller; Messrs.
Harry Lewis, Frank Hooge, Luther
Caskey, Guy Shaffer, Boyd Smith, Ed
gar Thorn, Harry Daley, Frank Pier
son, Clyde Hines and Bernard Fulk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Found His Dons.

Mr.. Chris Stocker recovered his two
beagle hounds yesterday. They are
valuable dogs and the owner has been
putting forth every effort to find them
ever since their sudden disappearance
two weeks ago. Mr. Stocker found
them on the Payne farm about a mile
west of town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Cashier Resigns.

George w. Billmyer has handed in
her is assigned to so important a
Farmers Bank, Shepherdstown, to ac-
cept a similar position with the Peo-
pies National Bank, Brunswick. Mr..
Billmyer will receive larger salary
with the latter bank and expects to
go to Brunswick in 2 few weeks. His
successor has not been named
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Slams of Success.

Mr.. H. j. Homrich. one of Martins.
burg's boys a few years back, but now
the leading jeweler Of Huntington
w. Va, gives marked signs of success
in business by his very attractive
his resignation as cashiere of the
that progressive city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Real Estate Transfers.

The following are recent real es-
tate transfers recorded in the county
clerks office:
John J. Hetzel to G. C. Timmons &
Bro. property on West Race street.
John ]. Hetzel to Edgar H. Bender
property 4t9 West Race street.
Both sales were made through the
Whimore Bros. agency.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Received MANY Gifts.

Mr.. George Helferstay, West John
street, who has for years been the
janitor at the Third ward school, was
given I merous handsome and useful
presents by the scholars and teachers
at the close Of school yesterday, in
appreciation of his services. He was
greatly pleased
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
QUIETLY MARRIED.
Marriage of Young Couple Surprise
To Many Friends.

Miss Henrietta K Hannis, daughter
of Mrs. Susan Ha0nis, Winchester av-
enue, was quietly married to Mr.. Don
Fl. Parsons, Monday evening at s o.
cock by Rev. John S. Douglas. The
ceremony wa performed at the resi-
dence of the brides mother after
which the young couple left on a trip
to Washington. Miss Hannis is a pop
uIar member of the younger set and
has a host OF friends who will learn
of her marriage with surprise. Mr.
Parsons is a we'll known clerk at the
Hotel Berkeley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Police Notes.

Officer Heck arrested Hop Tobin
Saturday night for drunkenness. He
was repnimanded and discharged.
Charles Connors was taken in
charge by Officers Monegan and Rid
die Sunday for drunkenness land dis
orderly conduct on B. and o. train
Paid $500.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
More College Girls.

A dozen or more Kee Mar girls, Ha-
gerstown, passed through this morn
ing, stopping over for several hours
between trains. Al the colleges near
here are closed now for til Carist-
mas vacation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Arguments Completed.

The arguments in the Paulding-
Walker suit were completed in the
special term Of circuit court Friday
evening judge Faulkner will render
his verdict later probably within
few days
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
First Class. To Be.

The Hagerstown postoffiee will, af-
ter March 81 next, become first
class office The receipts of the office
now are at the rate of more than
$40, 900 a year An Office becomes first
class when the receipts amount to
$4,000 annually
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Work Begun on Rink.

Men were put to work this morn
ing on the foundation of the new skat
ing rink, South Queen street. 1t is ex
pected that the building will be erect
ed and everything in readiness fol
the opening within several weeks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28

Misses Mary and Aryille Miller have
returned home for the Christmas hol-
idays after spending the past three
months at the Hannah Moore acad-
envy. Reisterstown, Md
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
BERKELEY soWLERS WIN.
Defeated the West End Team BY
Sc points.

In a bowling match THURSDAY night
at the Martinsburg Bowling alley the
Berkel Y club bowling team defeated
the West End bowlers by 6S points.
The Berkeley club was made up of
Messrs. Costello, NoIl Sencindiver,
Stuckey and Van Horn; the West End
bowIers were Messrs. Walter Clark,
Harry Bowen. William Dunn, Charles
McCarloll and Fred Graichen. The
scores We're as follows: First game,
West End. TAG; Berkeley 709; second
Berkeley. 727; West End, CAS- third
Berkeley 7S0; West End 756. Thomas
Costello was the highest individual
point winner with 202 points.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28

The funeral Of Mr.. Henry Kaufman,
of Hagerstown, brother OF Mr.. Wes-
ley Kaufman. of this city, took place
today at 2:3O o'clock in Hagerstown.
Mr. Kaufman and son. Charles, Of
Martinsburg, were in attendance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Looking After Invention.

Rev C. w. Hutzler, of Wilhamsport,
was in town today making arrange
ments for test of his baggage NOV.
ing machine. He win try it at the
Cumberland Valley station here
about the first OF January.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28

Mrs. Charles Roberts, of Baltimore,
has returned, accompanied by her
mother-in-law Mrs. Ellen Roberts,
who will spend some time in Balti-
more.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Attended Funeral.

Mr. Harry Rulings, of Philadelphia;
Mr. Winton Rulings, of Cumberland,
and Mr.. George Rulings and son, Of
Baltimore came home to attend the
funeral of Mr. Benjamip Rulings on
Sunday
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
To Widen Rridne.

The corporation is laying terra Gotta
pipe along the east side of South
Queen street between John and
Stephen streets. The bridge in that
block will be widened and pavements
laid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
TWO Old Members Retire and Routine
Business Transacted.

At the final meeting of the board Of
education for this year, two mem
bers President RussEer, fourth ward,
and Mr.. j. w. Snowden, third ward,
retired from the board with short but
fitting speeches.
City Superintendent G. W. Brindle
submitted his report, showing that the
schools have been progressing rapidly
and in very satisfactory manner. BY
order of the board the different build
ings will be cleaned throughout ALI
the members were present
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
McClanathan-T ADLER.

Miss Norah l., Tabler and Mr.. John
c. McClanathan, both of Falling
Waters, were married in Hagerstown,
December IS, by Rev, F. l.. Fraser, at
the First Baptist parsonage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
FLEET AT JUPITER INLET.
Wireless Message From the 5attleship
Minnesota.

'@The fleet at noon Thursday due
east of Jupiter Inlet. Speed increas-
ed to IL knots. Still double column.
Weather perfect. All hands white
4siress"
Jupiter inlet lies along the Florida
Vcoast. about 16 miles north of Palm
Bleach
The message came from the battle
ship Minnesota.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
A Weeks Vacation.

Nsmployes of the Shenandoah Pants
factory have been given holiday
uHtn December 80. when work win be
>eSumed as usual.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
CONGRESSMEN PLEASED
West Virginia Representatives Get
on Many Committees.
GAINES is HIGHLY HUNORED
Hon. George c. sturgiss Fared Well
For New Member--other West
Virginia Appointments.

Washington, Dec 2i.-The mem
beers Of the West Virginia delegation
in the national house Of representa-
'tiyes have been highly honored by
Speaker Cannon in the selection OF
scommittees which the speaker has an
nouDced. Never before has the state
secured representation on so many inn
portant committees e. the house, and
this is due both to the fact of the
states solid republican delegation, and
She fact that three Of the five mem
bers have served several terms.
While Hon. William r. Hubbard, of
the First (Wheeling) district, did not
get the coveted place on the rivers
and harbors committee, to which no
fewer than three Of the five members
of the West Virginia delegation aspir-
ed. all making active campaigns, still
be is considered to have been signally
honored as it Is not often a new mem
Der els assigned to so important~a
committee as that on the interstate
and federal commerce. Mr. Gaines, OF
the Third district who has been
member of that committee. did not
reach It until his third term in the
house. Mr.. Hubbard has gone to
Wheeling feeling decidedly clipper
and entirely satisfied, although natur-
ally he would have liked to serve on
rivers and harbors, his active interest
in the cause of river Improvement be-
fore as we'll as after his election to
the house indicating that in this field
of usefulness he would have been
most congenially paced
s, Gaines Highly Honored.
Hon Joseph II. Gaines, OF the Third
Charleston district. has been given
eevidence of the esteem in which he
is held by Speaker Cannon who APP
points him member Of the commit
Tee on ways and means, by far the
most important committee in congress
and a committee on which West Vir-
ginia has had no representative since
William l.. Wilson's enforced retire
ment from congress on the republican
landslide of 1894. Mr.. Gaines a'so re-
tains the Craftsmanship of one of the
two committees on election Of presi-
dent.
Hon. Harry c woodward, Of the
Fourth (Parkersburg) district, gets
the appointment on rivers and har
soors committee, and some OF the
shrewd politicians are not at all sur
orised as Woodyard and Speaker Can
non are rather intimate personally
the West Virginia congressman and
mis- vile having been guests at the
home of MIR. Cannon in Illinois on one
or two occasions.
Hon. James A. Hughes OF the Fifth
Huntington district gets the chair
manshap Of the committee on ao-
counts and is a member on the census
committee, which means much patron
age later in the way of c'erlIships.
Hon. George C. Sturgiss Of the Sec
ond dis.dot, Jared exceptionally well
for a new member being appointed on
the committees on merchant marine,
elections and revision of laws.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
ouarries Closed.

The west quaryies, the Baker Bros
limekilns and several holes in the
south end quarries have shut down
for the holidays About 300 men are
out of employment