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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-06-15
WANTS FLOATS IN LINE
RED MEN DESIRE MERCHANTS TO
PUT FLOATS IN PARADE.
Merchants Must Get Active If 1t Shall
Be Suceess-FIoats Make Good
Advertising.

Fourth of July is approaching and
people young and old are beginning
to look forward to the celebration pre-
pared by the Red Men. They have
heard much big talk about 1t and
are anticipating the real thing. They
have read the fire arms will be used
in the day parade and that there will
be a parade at night SO the people
are getting curious. Those who had
planned to go away for the day are
beginning to think 1t will be better
fun to stay at home.
Now the fact of the matter is that
the success of the celebration will de-
pend to a large extent upon the peo-
pie themselves, The Red Men are
doing the organizing and are furnish:
ing the ideas But the people. and
especially the merchants must step
lively if the celebration shall return
as much enjoyment as they anticipate.
1t is necessary that the merchants
should make themselves a part of the
celebration 1t Is az much their bush
ness as it is the business Of the Red
Men. The celebration will bring peo-
pie to town. The people will spend
money Not all of the merchants will
shut up and so the money which will
surely be spent will go into the peck
cts of some of the Martinsburg mer-
chants.
1t Is not much that the Red Men
are asking. They ask a little finan-
cial assistance and they do not wish
to beg for it when they come for the
dollars. They feel that the merchants
should recognize the benefit conferred
At the present moment they are not
asking very much. Invitations have
been sent out to industries asking
that they put floats in line Some have
II is desired that there
shall be more. 1t is requested that
the merchants who purpose doing so
shall signify their intention. There is
no better advertising scheme than a
decorated float in a 4th
of July procession. The handsomer
the float the handsomer the profit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-06-15
BEST INFANTRY IN WORLD.
CARL scHuRx so CHARACTER.
izEs GEN. LEES TROOPS.
Veterans Of Civil War viii Be inter
ested in Excerpt From Remin.
iseencea of Carl schurz.

Veterans Of the civil war regardless
or the side upon which they fought
will be Interested and impressed in
reading the following excerpt from the
"reminiscences OF the late General
Carl Schurz with his criticism upon
the proclamation issued by General
Hooker on the 90th of April, 1863, pre-
ceding the bate Of Charlottesville
and his opinion Of the Confederate in
fantry, which appears in the June
number of McCgure's Magazine IL.
runs as follows
Until then, Thursday. April 80, ex.
ecution Of Hooker's plan had been en-
tirely successful, and with character
istic grandiloquency the commanding
genera issued on that day the follow
ing order to the army OF the Potomac.
"It is with heartfelt satisfaction
that the commanding general an
nounees to the army that the opera
ticns of the last three days have de-
termined that our enemy must inglo-
riously fly, or come out from behind
his defenses and give US battle on our
own ground, where certain destruction
awaits him; the operations of the
fifth. eleventh and twelfth have been
a succession Of splendid achievements
The impression made upon the Of
ficers and men by this proclamation
was by no means altogether favorable
to its author or course, they were
| pleased to hear themselves praised for
their achievements, but they did not
forget that these had so far consisted
only In marching, not In fighting, and
that the true test was yet to come.
/ They had indeed hoped that the Army
of the Potomac one hundred and thir-
lty thousand strong, would prove able
to beat Lees army, only sixty thous-
and strong But it Jared upon their
feelings as we'll as their good sense to
hear their commanding general gas
conade so boastfully of having the en-
envy In the hollow OF his hand, that
enemy being Robert E. Lee. at the
head Of the best infantry In the world
Still we all hoped AMI explored the
map for the important strategical
point we should strike the next day.
But the next day brought us fearful
disappointment"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-06-15
COUNTY WILL PAY.
IF ANY ACCIDENTS OCCUR DUR.
ING BUILDING OF BRIDGE.
In Case It Snail Be Necessary 4
Close Bridge Temporary Crossing
viii Be Provided.

To protect all parties while the
badge $ bsizg Constructed at the
Warm spr'a5 roa1, it has been
ayr eed BY the cumserland Valley &
Ma -tinsburg railroad, the Cumberland
Valley raiiroa1 and the county court
Of Berkeley county as follows
That the parties Of the nrst and
second part shall and will maintain
the abutments Of the overhead bridge
That in case the parties Of the first
and second part shall at any time In
the future, in grading for additional
tracks undermine or damage the filling
of the approaches Of the public road
the said parties shall make all neces-
sary repairs required by the damage
done.
That in case at any time 1t shall
become Necessary to close the bridge
for repairs or unavoidable accidents
the parties agree to allow a temporary
grade crossing at a point to be mu-
tually agreed upon over their tracks
pending the necessary repairs upon
tn condition that the parties shall be
in no way responsible for any acct
dents that may occur at the grade
crossing but that the county will take
all precautions to proect the cross
ing.
James Martin, of Pittsburg, is in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-06-15
Insurance, MEETING.

The Under writer's Association of the
Eastern Panhandle, comprising Berke.
ley Jefferson and Morgan counties,
met today at the Office of p r. Har-
rison at o'clock. Mr.. Harrison pre-
sided over the meeting and j. r..
Boaney, OF Hagerstown, stamp clerk.
acted as secretary. There was no bus
mess OF any special Importance before
the meeting except the adjustment Of
some rates in Berkeley county!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-06-15
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Equality Lodge Selects Officials For
Next Year.

The election OF officers OF Equality
Lodge No. A, A. r. and A. M. took
place on Tuesday evening Those
elected we're:
Worshipful Master-Fred p Spill
man.
Senior Warden-Frank w Van
Horn.
Junior Warden--Charles o. wean-
ing.
Treasurer-Frank f. Wilson.
Senior Harry Muth Grove.
Junior Demonstrates c., Westra.
ter.
Tller-Thomas w Kearns.
Stewards p Kline and
Frank j. zilE
Postmaster Harry s. cushwa was
elected trustee 10 fill the unexpired
term ofsthe la.e DR.. J. s. Boak.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-06-15
SOME STATE STATISTICS.
State Treasurer's Statement Showing
Receipts and Disbursements.

The statement of the state treasury
department for the month of May
shows that the state starts the first OF
June with s7S2,629S7 in its treasury
and that besides the school fund has
ssSs.500 invested. AS matter OF com
parison the state had Oh April / the
UNI Of $s44,l04.t6. On May / it had
i706,7s7 46, showing a decrease over
he month Of March, but the May re-
oort shows an increase over April
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-06-15
WINS SCHOLARSHIP.
/. Nevin KiImer One Of the Honor
Men at Washington and Lee.

At the final commencement exerA
cises Fof Washington and Lee uniyer-
sity, Wednesday morning, Mr.. J. Nevin
Kilmer, OF this city. was awarded
University scholarship, by reason OF his
excellence in economics and politics.
Mr.. Kilmer was graduated from the
Martinsburg high school In 1905, win
ming at that time a scholarship offer-
ed by the Washington and Lee uni.
versity to the man Of highest standing
in the class. This is his second year
at he University, during which time
ny has carried off several honors.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-06-15
ANNUAL. COMMENCEMENT
YOUNG PEOPLE OF HIGH sc-1oE-
GRADUATE.
Addresses Made by President Russicr
and Or. Hoffheins--Gradust
Given Diplomas,

Inc anhual graduating exercises Oh
the city high school were held la the
Central opera house on Thursday ev-
ening The place was filled to its ca
pacity and many We're standing.
The Junior class had decorated the
place with daisies and potted plants.
yellow and white bunting helped to
make up the color scheme.
| The music was furnished by Thomp
sons orchestra.
The members of the class all ac
quilted themselves we'll There were
many expressions OF surprise at the
fine showing made by the young la
dies.
| After the graduates had concluded
their exercises, President Russler, of
the board OF education, made an adj
dress to the class and reviewed the
work of the year. Tie then presented
each graduate with her diploma.
The address OF the evening was
made by Rev J, A. .loffheins. who was
introduced By the president OF the
board. He spoke OF the educational
life and the requirements and facilities
for carrying on OF good educational
work
The Program.
Overture" Morning. Noon and
Night tsuppe) -Thompsons Orches-
ira.
lnvocation--Rev. J. . Wrightson.
Essay--~Follow the Geam Mary
b. Trump.
CongeniaI Manners
--A'tce ]. Rurkhart.
Vocal solo tselected) Miss Marie
Buxton.
Essay--"A Good Cause Makes
stout Heart M Lorena HODGE.
Essay-"self Culture" Carrie =.
bowers. Pr III A..
! Recitation--"The Women Who Went
to the Fieds--tA reply to toast)--
/ M. Allye Michael.
\ Piano Solo-Polonaise Ia Eb
tNiOSAkoNshll-~b iisS bc9S HaShdib
J Gard
Essay-"The Weight Of Words
Mida B. Rigsby-
Essay Nothing a-Minna NJ
Thompson
Dec amation--"A Message to
lcarcia"-tElbert HUBBARD Anna u
Rutherford. ~
Idyl-"smiles and Caresses" (I3en-
dix -Thompson's Orchestra.
Essay-"Living on Stlits" Pearl M.
lmbach. -s.- -s.
Recitation-"Aa Afternoon in
Hotelr--John Hendricks Bangs FAIRY
! Il Ryneel, ~--ry s~sev ~r~@s
Essay Literature OF the South
Nellie e. sites.
Vocal Solo-"Spring Song"--(CIare
Archefe'd) Miss limo r. Thompson.
Glass Prophecy-Jane w Friskey.
= Presentation of DipIomas--A. II.
2ussler. President Board OF Education.
a ~ress--Rey j. A. HoTheins. D. D.
Benedietion-Rev. g. 8. Trump. M.
A.
Observation-Disclosures - Hartz by
Ihompson's Orchestra
instructors and Board Members.
Instructors--George w Brfndle,
Wilbur A. Dreamer, Miss Margaret l..
Fry, Miss Lucetta Silver Logan. Jay
/ Newton Fries.
Beard Of Education-A n Russler,
president; R. X. seioert. vice pres,-
dent; Charles A. Young, J W. Snow
den, j. Fl Whetzel
ntendent--George W. Brin-
die.
Secretary Board Of E4ncation-W.
A. Pltzer.
Tae piano used by Miss Gard was
a Richmond and was furnished by the
]. w. Thomas music house.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-06-15
Here on Vacation.

Oswald Bender. who has been at
ending school at Ithaca. and Harold
Bender, who is taking a post graduate
course at Johns Hopkins university,
are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l. H. Bender.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-06-15
WINS SILVER PRIZE.
Anna Gardiner &c Winner of Egg and
Spoon Race at Shepherd College.

Miss Anna H. Gardiner, student
OF Shepherd college. won the prize
"a Silver spoon, for tn egg and spoon
race, on Field Day al Shepherd col
lege.
She has returned to Martinsburg
and is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Il. c.
Williams, on Maple avenue.
The ladies OF the M, e. church,
south. will hold an ice cream and
strawberry festival Thursday evening
at the home Of Mrs. Peterman, South
Queen street. Ice cream, straw
berries, cake and candy will be
served.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-06-15
80 Counties Are Now Dry.

Assuming that Mason county will
remain dry" there are SO counties of
the 55 in West Virginia, in which the
legal selling of liquor is not permitted.
And it is believed that within the next
four years refusal to grant licenses in
many other counties will develop.
The state superintendent of the
Anti-Saloon league, Theodore Afford,
of Parkersburg, expressed himself to
the effect that he believed it would
not be many years before only about
three counties in West Virginia will
legalize the selling OF spirituous
iquors-Kanawha Wood and Ohio.
The national superintendent has
given an interview in which he ex-
presses the belief that the entire
state will be prohibition withinsa few
years. .gNs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-25
DECORATE ron rl,n REUNION.

=.
The Confederate colors should be dis
played on every principal building In
Richmond, and on hundreds of resi-
dcnces, when the crowds gather for the
reunion next week. The meeting of
tho veterans Will be the most impress
sivc Of any heretofore held In this city.
The Jefferson Davis Monument will be
unveiled, and as this was the home Of
Mr.. Davis Willie President Of tho Con-
fcderacy, 1t is incumbent upon us to
give evidence Of our patriotism III u
manner altogether crcditable ana In
keeping with the spirit OF the OCCASION
BY all means, tho decorations should
be largely placed along tho streets
through which the parades will move
Tho Times-Dispatch has previously
called attention to the Importance Of
this feature Of the reunion, and 1t
again urges the people to show their
colors promptly It Is not wise to
delay, for 1t might be impossible to
secure flags and bunting in time for
the opening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-25
EXAMINATION OF BANKS.

The public discussion of the affairs
OF the Interstate Eank, of this city,
directs attention to the fact that there
is no regular system OF bank cXamina-
ton In Virginia for state banks eX-
cept such as are designated as State
dcpcsitaries.
The Code provides that every bank
Ing institution chartered under the
laws of Virginia shall annually make
to the Corporation Commission state
men,s of its financial condition at such
times as the commission may prescribe.
tdentically as the national banks are
required TO make their statements to
the Comptroller of the Currency, and
also publish such statements In con-
densed form as published by the ma
ticnal banks, In some convenient news
paper. 1t is further provided that the
commission shall, not less than once
In each year, and at such other times
% il may deem necessary, cause to
be examined each and every bank,
banking institution, etc, which has
been designated as a State dcpositary.
The commission is also required, upon
the written application of stockhold-
ers representing one-htth of the
amount Of the capital stock OF any
such bank. or Whenever, in the juds-
ment of the commission, it may be
necessary to do SO for the protection
of the public or depositors, to appoln'
some competent person to make spc-
Gle. examination IN person into tbs
condition Of the bank and report ie
the commission.
There is a bit Of grim humor in this
. Tbs comn!ssipA IL required " make
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-25

regular examination into the affairs
deposit, but OF mono other, except upor
the application of stockholders, or TN.
less the suspicious Of the commission
have been aroused. II examination OF
banks containing funds Of tho State
be deemed eXpcdient, why is 1t not
equally expcdicnt to examine other
banks?
There ought to be regular examine
ton Of I'LL banks, and the work should
be done by the Corporation Commits
sion, rs the examination of State de-
pcstnrics is made. The published
statements may be grossly misleading,
as In the case of the Interstate Bank,
OF Richmond which listed among Its
collateral 1900 shares of the Indiana
Company, Incorporated" ut a valua-
ton Of s10,77S12. when the stock IS
known to be practically worthless.
There Is not a reputable bank IN the
city that would lend dollar on 1t,
uilu IL lue Soipoiutioil Soil'iti'SSioil ihi
been authorized to examine the bank,
this stock ana other doubtful paper Of
tho institution would have been cx-
posed long ago.
Several years ago Il concern was
doing business In Richmond as q bank
and receiving deposits, when, In point
OF fact, 1t had no banking charter.
When 1t collapsed. it was found to be
rotten to the core, and there was not
enough money to pay tho depostors.
Had there been system Of eSaminu-
ton, many innocent depositors would
have been saved. This is a matter
that should receive the prompt atten-
ton of the next Legislature.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-25

In point Of fact the rapidly Of
Major General Leonard Woods rise In
the service is not unprecedented In
army annals. There can be no time
more fitting than the present to cor
lect SO false an impression.
Tho interval between 1860 and 1865
affords no less than three striking
prccedents--prccende indeed, that
leave a margin Of conyervptism and
restraint to tho credit of tho Wood
incident. Ulysses Simpson Grant rose
In three years from the rank of col
onel to the supreme command, nvxt to
President Lincoln, OF the entire Union
army. Philip Henry Sheridan was n
ceptaln In 1861, and a Encouragement
before 1sG5 Promotions came so fast
to William TecumsNh Sherman that Il
major generals rank was his in less
time than It took, some forty years
later. to make a brigade. commander
of Leonard Wood
Grant. Sherman and Sheridan. furth-
ermore, were all without the advan-
tages OF q medical ion,--New
York Sun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-25
",Iiss uobbsv Next Week.

During the week Of May 27th Per-
cy Haswell and the George Fawcett
Company will appear In Jerome e,
Jerome's bright little comedy, MISS
Hobbs" 1t is the story or the So
called now woman who refuses to
love man. but who in time Is taught
to do so. Miss Haswell, determined
not to- Is said to DO very convincing.
but she is Just as convincing when
and more charming. The supporting
company will be seen to excellent
advantage.
One performance will have to be
omitted again this week, Tuesday
evening, May 2Sth, owing to the fact
that previous to signing the con tratts
for the Fawcett Company's engage
lnent, the Academy OF Music had been
rented for this night,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-25
SATURDAY, MAY %, 1907.
Whnt II cruel thing is war, to
separate nnd destroy families and
friends, md to I'LL our hearts with
hatred instead Of love for our neigh
bors!-R. Il. Lee.
L1NcoLN's ADVICE TO LAWYERS.

When Mr.. Lincoln was u practicing
+ lawyer he lecturcd before an assembly
or young men of that profession and in
the course OF his remarks gave them
this bit of advice:
discourage litigation. Persuade your
neighbors to compromise whenever you
can. Point out to them how the NOM
inal winner is often a real loscr--i1l
fees, expenses and waste Of time. AS
a peacemaker, the lawyer has a SUI
peror opportunity Of being q good man
There will still be business enough.
Never stir up litigation. A wors c
man can scarcely be found than one
who does this. Who can be more near
" fiend than he who habitually over
hauls the register Of deeds In search
of defects in titles, whereupon to stir
up strife and put money in his pocket?
A moral tone ought to be infused into
the profession which should drive such
men out of it."
The lawyer who stirs up litigation
for the sake Of getting a fee is on a
par with the physician who would
Our courts were not made to cncour-
age and promote strife between man
and man, and every conscientious law
yer regards himself as q part OF the
court system. Such lawyer will al
ways advise his clients to settle their
disputes out OF court IL possible, and IL
all lawyers followed that course the
work and expenses Of the courts would
be greatly reduced.
Several years ago citizen of Rich
nlond was visiting city In Canada and
had the misfortune to lose his trunk.
He spent the greater part OF day
hanging around the luggagc-room, en-
deavoring to trace it, and finally be-
came SO cxasperated by the seeming In
difference of the railroad officials that
he went to lawyers Office with a
view to bringing an action for DAM
ages. The lawyer heard his complaint
sympathetically, and then replied: my
friend. know Just how you feel, and
do not blame YOU for wanting to
punish the. hllroa.i could take the
case for you and, put you to great. ex-
pense and pocket a fee for myself. But
/ cannot conscicntiously advise you
to bring suit. You have the check
for your trunk, and youwill find 1t by
and by. If not, the railroad will have
to pay you for it. Swallow your in
dignation and go on your way. You
will thank me for my advice by and
by"
The traveller thanked him then and
there, and has never ceased to hold that
lawyer in kind ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ly as the trunk was found shortly at
ter he left the lawyers Office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-25

The whole country has for years
felt kindly interest in Mrs. William
Mckinley because she was the afflicted
wife Of a man whom they held in af-
fectionate regard. The devotion Of
her distinguished husband, the tender
care that he bestowed upon her, the
thoughtful attentions he showed her
on all occasions and under all circum-
stances, were very beautiful, and pro-
claimed William Mckinley to DO an
ideal lover and model husband. So
dependent was the wife upon his af-
fectionate care that it is q wonder
she survived so long the shock Of his
tragic death. and the deprivation Of
his ministrations. Death comes. doubt
less, as happy release from her sor-
row and loneliness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-25
WANT NEW PARK.
City May Convert Old Bnttcry Into
3plcnKure Ground, ,s

City May Convert Ola bnttery INTO
Pleasure Ground.
a mass meeting Of the citizens OF
Barton Heights was held In the As
sembly Hall Thursday night. with Mr..
S. r. Jones presiding. Mayor John Il.
Rose Of the committee to request a
better car schedule Of the passenger.
and Power Company. reported that ac-
ton had been deferred for severn!
months, owing to the fact that the
company is now in the hands of re-
ceivers. 1t was also pointed out by
Mr.. Rosef that since the town had Sc
cured its new, up-to-date fire depart
mont, the fire insurance companies had
made reductions in rates. and many
OF them had cut out the three -fourths"
clauses and allowed property to BERN
sured for full value.
Mr.. Thomas w Gardner offered u
resolution, asking the city Of Rich
mond to convert the old battery pro-
perty on the Heights into an attrnc-
tive park Messrs. Rngland Rose ana
Gardner We're appointed n committee
TO look.nfter the matter.
The pleasure Of the evening was
much enhanced by tho vocal music fur
nshcd by Messrs, Martenstein and VIII
llams and Miss Ada Scott.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-25
mc11MoND,s BANK cLEAp1Scs.

Yesterdays Timcs-Dlspatcll Of the new
City Directory, the statement Of bank
clearings was far below tho mark. In
1890 the clearings aggregated $112,-
6oS,107; In 1906, $3O3,437,210, an in
crease for that period of s19o,S34 ,1o3,
or 100 per cent. No single exhibit
could better illustrate the growth Of
this city as a financial, Industrial and
commercial centre.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-25

The jamestown Exposition edition
of the Suffolk Herald is credit tc
Virginia journalism. 1t is really q
Suffolk exposition edition, for 1t is an
exposition Of the thrift and enterprise
Of that substantial and prosperous
town. One Of its most interesting fea-
lures Is an illustrated article on the
Dismal Swamp and It's famous Lake
Drummond which has ever been an in.
sriration to the poet and the fisher
man. The entire edition is ornamented
with half-tone illustrations, and in all
respects is credit to the Herald and
the section it so ably represents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-25
Ing dispatch was received from Mr..

Ing dispatch was received from Mr.
Bryan:
"Llncoln Ncb., May II, 1907.
editor Tinles-Dcinocrat
Certainly not. and 1t seems strange
to HE that any Intelligent editor wolfe
give space to n report Of that kind
No real friend would assume to speal,
for me on such Il subject.
"W. J. B1aYANS',
THAT settles 1t; but MIR. Bryan was
very consldcratc or Colonel Grnvcss
PROPOSAL when It was made, and said
that he would do as tho colonel sug-
gestcd IL duty prompted him. Up to
this date duty seems not to have
prompted. s.M