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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-05-19
Who Were Prize Winners

Those who submitted photographs in the Beauty
Contest, and who awarded the ninety-five So
prizes together with the of the subject of the
photo, will be found in the following list
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
ROSE IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
Colored Man Falls Into the Hands of
Officers of the Law.

Rose Pritchard, the well known one
legged colored character, who per-
forms on the banjo and does other odd
jobs in season, was arrested Monday
night by Deputy Sheriff Wolf, hard
hearted officer of the law. on the
charge of living with a woman without
the sanction of the law. Rose stout
ly denies the allegation, and says his
arrest on such a charge is calculated
to do him great injustice by iniuring
his reputation. He will be given a
hearing in Justice Thompsons court.
Frank Reed, colored, wanted for sew
eral weeks for trifiing matter of
smashing the face of another colored
man named Robert Page with huge
rock, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Wolf and given hearing in Justice
Felker's court. He pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to 20 days in Jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
SAW HIS SHADOW.
And Br'er Grounding Retired For Six
Weeks More.

Those who pin their faith to the
grounding superstition (and there are
many will now prepare for six weeks
more of winter, for the little animal
saw his shadow, life-sized and unmis-
takably defined, when he emerged
from his winter quarters Saturday The
day opened cloudy and foggy, with
little indication of sunshine, and there
was great rejoicing among the vo-
taries of the grounding as a weather
prophet. Early in the day, however.
the sun burst forth brightly. sending
great patches of light upon the earth
and sleeping the believers in gloom.
to the superstition there will
be six weeks more of winter weather
before gentle Annie arrives.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY.
John Mitchell

John Mitchell, president of the
United Mine Workers of America, was
born in Braidwood, ILL.,, February 4,
1869. He is essentially a self-made
man. He was left an orphan at an
early age, his moher having died when
he was years old, and his father be-
ing accidentally killed when he was 6
years. At Is the boy was compelled
to enter the mines at Braidwood and
work for his living He stayed there
three years and then went to Colorado
He worked in the mines of Colorado
until 1888. when he returned to his ma
tive state. But he did not remain
long, In short time returning to the
west, this time to New Mexico. In
1891 he returned to Illinois, which
state he has made his home ever
since. He studied law by night, read
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
WILL MAKE IMPROVEMENTS
HlcD SCHOOL BUILDING TO BE
On ALLY STRENGTHENED.
scEccl Board Authorizes Architect
Whitson to Proceed With the
Work Of Repairs.

The members Of the Martinsburg
board Of education nave authorized
Architect Whitson to proceed forth
with with the work of repairing and
strengthening the high school build
ing in accordance with the plans sub
mitted by him In his report to the
board at a recent meeting. Mr.. Whit
son recently gave the building a thor
ough inspection at the request Of
Councilman Young. and reported to
the board that while there was no dan
ger Of the building collapsing, it would
be wise to Immediately make certain
repairs and improvements in order
that the whole structure might be
strengthened.
The improvements and repairs will
consist OF the introduction Of eight
steel rods running through the build
ing for the purpose Of holding the
walls firmly in position; the placing
of supports for the floors on the sec
Oi4u 5lOIy iuG GtttllOn vi new anu
heavier storm doors at the rear en-
trance and additional heating facili-
ties The total cost will be about
$3.50. and when completed the build
ing will be in good condition. In speak
ing Of the matter Commissioner
Young said
While we have no apprehension of
any serious accident 1t the building,
at the same time we deemed it wise
to take all possible precaution TO make
the structure absolutely safe, and to
dispel any idea of danger 10 teachers
and pupils that might be entertained,
We are confident that the proposed i'm
proyements and repairs Will put the
! building in the best possible condi-
ton. Our idea is to remove any pos
sfbility Of danger, and to safeguard
the teachers and pupils by all means
within our power
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
PYTHIAN HOME MAY BE BUILT
MOVEMENT ALL DEPENDS ON &C
TIoN or THE LEGISLATURE.
Building Would Cost in Neighborhood
Of SIS, ooo--Location Not Yet
n-..J~a

The West Virginia knights Of Pyth-
las will build a $4,000 home for the
widows and orphans OF deceased mem
bers Of the order If the bin now be-
fore the legislature. to give fraternal
orders the right to hold property is
passed.
The bill was reported on favorably
by the senate judiciary committee,
and, although there is some opposition
it seems to stand a fair chance to
pass. The bill provides that the prom.
erty to be held by fraternal organi-
tation shall not exceed so acres.
George c. Sturgiss. of Morgantown,
Hon. Septimus Hall, of New Martins
vile, and Attorney General Clark w
May represent the Odd Fellows, and
Hon. Virgil A Lewis, J. M. Matthews
and Judge Cyrus w Hall represent
the Knights of Pythias as a joint com.
mitee, which secured the introduction
of the bill.
The movement to found a Pythian
home was started two years ago.
Since that time about $4,000 have
been raised for the cause and further
large amounts are assured.
At the meeting of the grand lodge
which will be held next October in
Huntington. the location Of the home
will be decided upon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
AGAINST NEGRO VOTERS
Senator Campbell introduces Res
oIution In Senate.
WAS TABLED BY A PARTY VOTE
Bill For 2-cent Railroad Rate Brought
Up and Discussed at Length BY
Members.

Charleston, Feb. 2--In the senate
Senator Campbell offered the resolu.
ton for the constitutional amendment.
embodying the famous Pope amend
ment, defeated last year in Maryland,
designed TO disfranchise the negro. He
made a speech upon the measure, in
which he charged that West Virginia
was now being dominated by the
vicious and criminal classes, and that
the negroes hold the balance Of power
in the elections and haze, therefore, an
undue influence upon the politics and
government of the state.
Forman, Bailey and Blue opposed
the resolution, which was finally tabled
by a strict party vote. % ayes and 4
noes
Littlepage offered in the senate a
joint resolution to Investigate the re-
cent mine explosion at Stuart, where
about eighty lives were lost.
In the house the day was spent in
discussing the primary election and 2
cent fare bills. Delegates from the
heavy negro ntieAopposed the pri-
mary election measure, because they
say it would mean the election of ne.
gro county officials and none other.
Several motions to table and to SO
amend as to kill the bill were defeat
cd, and II was finally made a special
order for Monday at 10 o'clock
The 2-cent fare bill was also debated
at length. It provides for q fat rate
OF two cents mile, and an effort was
made to substitute bill providing for
a rate to be graded according to the
gross incomes of the roads. The sub
stitute failed, and the bill as 1t came
from the committee was ordered to a
third reading.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
o CELEBRATE q ANNIVERSARY,
Christian Endeavor Societies to Hold
Meeting Sunday.

Sunday evening at $50 o'clock the
Christian Endeavor societies of the
United. Brethren, Christian and St
Johns Lutheran churches will hold a
special service in st. johns Lutheran
church to celebrate the 2Gth anniver-
sary of the organization of the first
Christian Endeavor society, which was
formed in the Williston Congrega-
tional church in Portland, Me, by
Rev Francis e. Clark During the
past 20 years the Christian Endeayor
society has spread from one corner of
the United States to every corner of
the civilized world, branches of this or
ganization being found within the arc
tic circle, in every country of Europe,
in Japan China and India. There are
Christian Endeavor societies on many
battleships of the navies of the Uniteo
States and Great Britain, and among
the crews of the life-saving stations
in the two latter countries, among
street car men. policemen and news
boys There are today ZOO branches
of this society with 4 100000 members,
embracing today every protestant de-
nomination, and the society is still
growing rapidly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
GONE TO OKLAHOMA.
Party of Berkeley County People Left
For the West.

A party of Is residents of this sec.
ton left Tuesday for Oklahoma. where
they expect to locate permanently. In
the party were Mr.. Joseph Miller and
family, Mr.. Peter Ruble and family
Homer Grove, William Grove, Frank
Butler, DR.. j. w. Hoover Edward
Brindle and George Swimley Several
members Of the party have secured 10
cations and the others have desirable
places in view.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
MUST GET NEW WATCHES
RAiLHoA1 MEN MUST REPLACE
INFERIOR TimEplEcEs.
Order To This Effect Will Shortly Be
Issued BY Baltimore 4 ohie -
6ffiejals. u

While the statement Is not Official
it is said on the best authority that the
officials of the Baltimore C Ohio rail
road have decided to shortly issue an
order which will require all railroad
men to carry watches of certain
grade, in order that there shall be no
reasonable doubt of the accuracy OF
the timepieces. 1t is further stated
that this order was determined upuon
after the great wreck at Terra Gotta,
on account of the apparent difference
in time shown by the watches Of
number of trainment wLo figured in
the wreck or were called as witnesses
before the investigation conducted by
the coroner
Talking of this matter, a Martins
burg gentleman, who is in a position
to know whereof he speaks, said that
the officials have determined to re-
quire all trainmen to submit their
watches to rigid inspection at the
hands of competent jeweler, and
that all defective timepieces found to
be defective or of cheap and unreliable
construction must be replaced imme-
diately after such inspection by
watch OF recognized reliability. No
particular make of watches will be
recommended by the officials. the re-
quirements calling simply for any
watch that will pass the required in
spection, and come up to the grade de,
manded by the service.
The result Of this order. according
to the gentleman quoted above. will be
that many watches now In use by the
trainmen will be condemned as unfit
for use under present conditions. It
is said that many railroad men are
carrying timepieces purchased many
years ago, and that while they were
considered good watches at the time
they were purchased, and cost high
figure, they are now regarded as in
ferior and unreliable. There will be
decided opposition on the part of many
trainmen, but it is said that the rail
road officials will insist upon a full
compliance with the order.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
EXPLOSION At THOMAS
Fan Operator is Alleged to Have
Fallen Asleep,
SEVEN KNOWN TO BE DEAD.
Serious Mine Explosion at Davis Coal
and Coke Mines-caused by
Fire Damp.

Davis, w. Va, Feb. There was
an explosion at mine No. As. belong
ing to the Davis Coal and Coke Co, at
Thomas early Monday morning.
The report is that four dead bodies
have been taken out Of the mine and
that several others are presumed to be
in the mine either dead or alive.
From a reliable source, information
obtainable, it was learned that four
bodies had been taken out Of the mine
shortly after the explosion and that
more were certainly In the mine as
about % or 30 miners had gone to
work shortly before the explosion oc
Cured
The explosion is presumed to have
occurred from fire damp"
From what could be learned Pc
lander, who operated the mine fan
went to sleep during che night and al
lowed the fan to stop, which caused
fire damp to accumulate to such an ex
tent that the explosion Il flowed.
The first report was that at least
20 miners, who were Italians and Pc
ianders, had been killed by the explo
sion, but more definite information
stated that at least seven bodies had
been taken from the mine and how
many more were dead, II any, was g
matter of conjecture.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
JUDGES TO CONFER.
viii Hold Consultation in the Railroad
Appeal Case.

The circuit judges before whom APP
more and Ohio railroad from cne as
sessment placed on its property by
the state board of public works. will
hold a meeting at Clarksburg Satur-
day, Feb, 2, for the purpose of con
sulation in the matter. The evidence
and most of the argument in the case
have been submitted TO them. Judge
Faulkner, of this circuit. will be I'M
able to attend the meeting. owing to
a pressure of legal business. but many
of the judges Will be present at the in
vttation Of Judge Mason. before whom
the case was heard.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09

on economic questions, and gathered
information on questions of organiza-
ton by connection with organized la
Dor from sixteen years of age. He
was secretary-treasurer of a sub-dis,
trict of the United Mine Workers OF
America in 1895, and rose steadily to
the position of president, which he at
tanned in 1899, and has held since that
year. Since 1898 Mr.. Mitchell has
been one of the vice presidents of the
American Federation of Labor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09

b1dAEAN iEE o@hNAAt1s
SO far as can be learned the storm
did very little damage in this city and
county, although much suffering was
caused BY the cold.
New York Tied Up.
New York, Feb. 5.-1his city was
visited last night by the worst storm
experienced here in - years. The
whole city is blockec, travel on the
street car line is entirely suspended,
and horses were stalled in the streets.
Huge drifts of snow formed in the
streets, and IL will require the entire
day to dig the city out All railroad
schedules were demoraszed.
Advices from the west state that
conditions In that section are the
worst in many years. At Williston,
n. D., it is As degrees below zero. In
Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa the mer-
curry runs from zero to 10 degrees be-
low, while in Northern Michigan, Min
nesota and Wisconsin it is from ; to
20 degrees below, with indications OF
worse to come. In the Ohio valley and
eastward from that point the thermom.
eter shows from 10 to 20 degrees
above, while In New England 1t is a
few degrees below zero as an aver
age. West of the Rockies, however
It is warm. In this section the cold
weather is under the Influence of an
atmospheric condition which causes a
condensation of the moist air and
makes the snow The whole trouble
is caused by a low area over the east
ern portion OF the Gulf of Mexico, ex-
tending over Southern Georgia and
Alabama. There Is rain in the eastern
Gulf states, which, in connection with
the high temperature over the North
ern states. causes snow northward
from the Carolinas.
At Superior, Wis. the thermometer
for the first time this winter register
ed 40 degrees below zero.
The cold wave struck New Orleans,
and the temperature dropped Is de-
grees in an hour.
A great blizzard swept the Atlantic
coast along Maryland. Virginia and
North Carolina, doing considerable
damage to shipping. The schooner
Tena A. Cotton, enroute from Nor
folk to New York. was driven ashore
near Ocean City, Md, AMI signaled for
assistance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
COLORADO TURNED BACK.
Great River Will Soon Be In Its Old
Channel Again.

Imperial Cal, Feb. 2.-The prolong-
I'd suspense at the scene of the great
break in the Colorado river is practi-
cally at an end, as more than half the
vast volume of water mas been turned
back into the original channel 1t is
now believed that the critical time has
been passed, and it is predicted that
within few days the entire river will
have turned back into it's former chan
nell The great break in the bank oc-
Cured several months ago, and a
large force of men has been at work
ever since in an effort to return the
water to it's old channel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
WERE HEAVILY FINED.
White Woman and Black Man Before
Mayor Harrison.

Bella Sewers, the white woman ar
rested in vacant house on West
Burke street in company wiwh ne
gro man named Mason. was given a
hearing in police court Friday even
ing before Mayor Harrison on a
charge of disorderly conduct. Her
companion was also given a hearing
on the same charge. Each was fined
$1,000, which they arranged to pay.
The mayor, disguised with the de,
calls of the case, gave them a severe
lecture, and it will not be Welt for
the woman to appear in his court
,.sain.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
WAS A FALSE ALARM.
Ryneai Chemical Sent in Seach of an
Imaginary Blaze.

Some mischievous person, who want
ed to see the wheels go round, sent in
an alarm of fire from the gas house
Sunda afternoon about 1870 o'clock,
and the Ryneal chemical wagon was
out chasing the imaginary blaze post
haste in short order. The alarmist
stated that the fire was located at the
first crusher at the south quarries. but
when the fremen arrived the only fire
to be found was that in the pipe of d
lounger at the place. There is a heayT
fine lying in soak for the person who
sent in the false alarm. and it vii.
be duly administered by the mayor ii
the guilty one can be found.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY.
colored People Will Honor Memory of
Lincoln and Douglas.

The colored people Of this city will
hold joint celebration on the evening
of Tuesday, February II, in honor of
the birthday anniversaries of Lincoln
and Douglas in the Mt. ZION Methodist
Episcopal church, and an interesting
program has been prepared for the oc-
casion. The celebration will be under
the auspices of the Booker T. Wash
ington Literary society. The program
will consist of music, +, citations, adj
dresses, etc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09

Strong lntimation Given That Pennsy
May Construct.

With the assurance that the Penn
sylvania will acquire the Cumberland
Valley railroads stock, there comes
the strong intimation that the Penn
sylvania intends to build a low grade
freight line from Harrisburg through
Carlisle to Pittsburg. The suggested
new route runs parallel with Mason
and DiXons line and probably 30 miles
north of it. Nearly the whole distance
has entertainments, bridge foundations
and tunnels already constructed on
the Old South Penn route laid out by
the Vanderbilts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
AMONG THE SICK.
Those Who Are Confined to Their
Homes in This City.

Mrs. Henry Scharff, an aged and
well known lady residing on West
Race street, is seriously i'll of bronchit-
is.
Mr.. Daniel Sutton, who has been
confined to his home on North Queen
street for several weeks by an attack
of bronchitis, is in serious condi-
ton
Mr.. James Wolford is confined to his
home a short distance west of this city
by a serious attack of pneumonia.
The young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Andrew Hunt. North High street, is
critically i'll of brain trouble.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
WILL GO INTO BUSINESS.
Ripple & Smsltz Buy Stock of Mr..
Oliver S. Rigsby.

Messrs. j. Melvin Ripple and c. r.
Smaltz have purchased the stock of
goods in Mr. Oliver S. Iigsby's store,
and will continue the business at
their new stand, No 12S North Queen
street, with an enlarged stock OF
goods. The members of the new firm
are both we'll known young men of
this city, and will no doubt succeed in
their undertaking, They will remove
their stock to their new room in a few
days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
FOUR MEET DEATH.
Volunteer Firemen Crushed in Fire at
White Plains.

White Plains, Feb. 4-Four volun-
teer firemen, all of them wealthy, were
killed by a falling cornice during a
fire here this morning. About dozen
others were injured. The damage to
property amounted to 100000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
Proofs To Hand.

Indignant Landlady-Why have you
been declaring to everybody that my
coffee is very poor, Mr.. Crouch?
Crouch have grounds for the as
sertion, madam.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
Enuaaement Announced.

Mrs. Robert Hunter, of Berkeley
Springs, has announced the engage
ment of her daughter, Miss Marion
Hunter. to Mr.. Beirne Lay, of Con-
cord, n. II. The wedding will take
place in st. Marks Episcopal church,
Berkeley Springs. Immediately after
Easter
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
Valuable EARNS Sold.

VIM. c. Moler has sold his farm of
225 acres near Leetown, Jefferson
county, to William T. Elliott, for So
500. Mr.. Moler has bought from J..
Strider Moler the Eichelberger farm
near Uvilla, jefferson county. The
place contains SO acres. and it is said
the price was about $40 an acre.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
CUT GROWTH FROM THROAT.
Successful Operation Performed Upon
a Little Girl.

Dr. Sencindiver and Dr.. Sponsellel
on Sunday performed an operation on
little Grace Bentz, the 11-year-old
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. A. F. Bentz
of North Queen street, when large
growth was removed from the upper
part of the throat The operation was
entirely successful, and the little one
was greatly relieved and benefited
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
regular schedule.

mately regular schedule
SO far as can be learned the storm
did very little damage in this city and
county, although much suffering was
caused By the cold
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-15
The .IeraId viii Issue . Folder.

THE HERALD has for some time had
in view the publication of an illustrated
folder or booklet advertising Grenter
Brownsville . and the resources of the
Brownsville country. It will be hand
somely gotten mp, published on fne
book paper, and illustrated with a num-
Der of half-tone cuts, showing the lead
ing buildings here, and views of interest
in this section.
1t is expected that the leading bust
ness men and promoters of various en-
terprises in this section will subscribe for
these folders in hundred lots or more,
the advertisement of each individual o.
firm being printed on the back of the
number of folders subscribed for. Sew.
eral of our leading real estate firms have
agreed to take large number of these
folders, and it is expected that other.
will patronize the enterprise with equal
liberality. Fuller explanations will BIZ
published shortly, and a canvass made
among our citizens to secure subscrip
tons to these pamphlets, which will bt
an advertisement of a very high orde,
for Brownsville and the lower Rio Grands
valley.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-15
New Potatoes for Old.

A car of old potatoes was receiv-
ed by McDavitt Bros. of Browns
vile today from a shipping firm at
Denver. This sounds like a paid
ad, but it isn't. Messrs. McDavitt
have engaged to ship to the same
firm at Denver car load of new
potatoes from the Piper place neal
Brownsville. which will net about
double the price paid for the old
potatoes, which shows why the first
item is mentioned. Brownsville
can we'll afford to exchange new
potatoes for old at double the price
of the old ones, making a clear
profit of 100 per cent on the tran
saction.