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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-31
ARE AFTER APPLES
Representatives are Now Figure
ing on the Various Crops.
PEACH TREES ARE DESTROYED
Growers Have Cut Down Thousands
That Were Infested With the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Here.

Apple buyers from New York and
elsewhere will be here IN fun force
this week to buy winter apple crops
In Berkeley county. hundreds Of bar.
rels Of which will be shipped to Eu-
rope.
Among the apple buyers expected
are representatives of John Nix &
Co. and r. p. Loomis & Co, New
York. H. b. Wallace, of Chicago, is
now on the ground.
While a few small orchards have al.
ready been sold, such extensive apple
growers as John Miller, the McKown
brothers, r. G.. Horner, j. I. Catrow, ].
II. Smith and the Runnymede Orchard
Co, all OF G~errardstown district, and
O, b. LeFevre, of Bunker Hill, have
not yet sold their winter crop. But this
week promises some big deals In win.
ter apples In this county.
Apples for Evaporatinq.
AS Is generally understood. only the
first quality of apples are shipped to
large home and foreign markets, the
seconds being mostly evaporatedI
while a third quality is used for cider
making.
Men buying apples for the purposes
mentioned are here too. Among them
are Messrs. T. S. Mitchell and Henry
Herman, of Rochester, N. Y. and Mr..
Edward Frost of the same state, who
arrived here on Monday. The for
mer represents the Hagerstown Evap-
Grating Co, Hagerstown, with a large
evaporator there and one at Smiths
burg, Md. Seconds and cider apples
are bought at so much the hundred
pounds. and not by the barrel as is
| the case with frsts.
| Thousands Of Peach Trees Destroyed,
As a result of the Barkee y County
fruit growers meeting held here over
two weeks ago, thousands of peach
trees infected with yellows have since
been destroyed In this county.
In most cases this a been done
voluntarily on the part Of the fruir
tree owners without waiting for a visi
from the state fruit tree inspectors
wilhelm other Instances some growers
who had absolutely refused to destro.
their peach trees infected with vel
lows, have gone TO work with Traction
engines and pulled them out root On
branch. This compliance with th,
state law regarding fruit trees so al
fected is very commendable, and I'll
continued observance will utlimatel,
result in the entire eradication of tn
form of tree disease.
Among those who have applied tn
heroic treatment to their peach or
chards is Postmaster Alex Clohan
this city, who has destroyed over 8,
600 trees; while Mr.. I. w. Wood, c
Hedgesville, the most extensive indi
yidual peach grower in Berke'
county, has destroyed even more ii
his big orchard Of 300 acres.
Nursery Man Here.
In this connection the presence +
this city may be noted OF Mr.. Or
ando Harrison, Of the nursery firm 0
J. G. Harrison and Sons, Berlin, Wor
cester county, Md, who is here to
fruit trees and who is well known Il
town and county. the firm being ?
cially interested in the North Noun
tain Orchard Co. and the Grimes Gold
en- Orchard Co, both in this county
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-31
No Change in School Term.


No Change in School Term.
Mr.. Fishers proposition precipitat-
ed considerable discussion, but the
board finally decided to make no
change in the length of the term at
this time inasmuch as the school
teachers had already been employed
for a period of ten months, the tax
levy laid and the time intervening be
fore the opening of the schools, (Sept.
-, so very short. For these reasons
the board thought it unwise to make
any such change at this time.
Another thing, the change suggested
would entail a reduction of some ST.
500 in school expenses which would
require that the superintendent of
schools be notified at Charleston, thus
more or less complicating matters
just on the v of the opening of the
schools. Furthermore, that. while the
term is for ten months, yet in reality
the schools are only open about nine
months, though the teachers are paid
for ten. The state law requires that
the schools shall be open six months
in the year, but the local law fixes
the term at forty weeks of five days
to the week.
But this is not the end of the mat
ter, however. In conversation with a
member of the board a World
reporter was informed that the ques-
ton Will surely be taken up before
the end of the present school year;
but what the board will finally decide
in the premises is not here anticipat-
ed, because no one knows at this time
whether the length of the school term
win or will no be curtailed.
Bonds Still Waiting Buyer.
The $4,000 school bonds still re-
main unsold, thought the prospects fol
their disposal have somewhat bright
ened up since the last meeting Of the
board of education. Secretary Pitzer
has written TO the board of public
works at Charleston relative to the
matter of taking up the bonds in ques-
ton with what is known as the "irre-
ducable fund" Under the state law
none of the principal of this fund can
be used, except as a loan and, 1t is
said, some portion Of il has been loan
ed to banks at a rate is low as 2 per
cent. Martinsburg can offer a much
better proposition than that for the
reason that her school bonds are A
per cent. interest bearing.
The board has not yet heard from
Charleston, however, owing to the fact.
quite likekly, that Governor Dawson
has been on a visit to Colorado and he
is chairman Of the board of public
works, ex-oficio. 1t is to be hoped
that the board Of education may sue
coed in placing the bonds in manner
proposed or some other just as feas-
able.
The board approved current bills
and ordered them paid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-31
A BRACE OF ACCIDENTS
Man Fractures His Arm-Littte Cart
Kline ~Hur-FaIls Down Steps J.


While picking apples on Monday
n his orchard near Gerrardstowu. Mr.
Z berl Barber was thrown heavily 10
ire Ground by the ladder breaking be-
heath him. His right arm was badly
fractured and he was somewhat hruis-
ID about the body. DR.. shipper, 81 Ger
ards own, reduced The fracture
Broke Collar Bpnr- 90
lite Bert Welfingtos, the g-msnths
old son Of Mr.. W. r.. KIiaes north
High street, met with a PAINFUL acci-
dent Friday afternoon, ia having his
'aliarbone broken as a result Of 4 fall
from his high char. He IL Improving
rapidly and it will be a mat 'er 81 short
tine until he is again The usps' 1ssty
.youngster.
Fell Down the Steps.
Mr.. S. j. Rhodes, in turning sud-
.dendly around lost his balance and
fell backwards down the cellar steps II
Mr.. d. II. Barry's cafe this morning.
and as a result is nursing a bTuiscd
back and a lame arm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
Indians In limited States.

In round figures. there are $4,000
Indians in the United States at the
present time, $1,000 Of whom are in
Indian territory and $4,000 in Oklaho,
ma, or 100000 in the coming state,
Those Of Indian territory, the five civil.
lized tribes-Cherokees, Creeks, Chloe.
taws, Chickasaws and Seminoes--
have been managing their own affairs
for two-thirds of a century, and are
in all respects fitted for the citizen.
ship which they are soon to exercise,
All of these, and nearly all of those
IN the Oklahoma end Of the coming
state wear civilized dress, and have
schools, churches and the other &C.
compartments of ciYilization,-Les
lies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
A Sad Affair.

As a result of going home in an in-
toxicated condition and trying to
brighten his mother and younger broth
ers and sisters, who were alone in their
home, Hiram Patterson was killed at
Columbus and the family plunged into
grief. The young man went home
about midnight and attempted to enter
the house, which was locked, as the
husband was away from home. Mrs.
Patterson called to the party, but re-
cciyed no answer. She then Instructed
her young son, a boy about II years old,
to get a gun, and that if the person did
not make himself known to shoot. The
intruder again attempted to gain en-
trance to the house and refused to an
swer when he was called upon, and
Mrs. Patterson told the boy to shoot,
which he did. Upon investigation it
was found that the boy had killed his
oldest brother,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

Almost all the icebcrgs seen IN the
north Atlantic during June are
products of the coast of Labrador,
formed from the ice fields that had
filled the indcntations of that coast
the previous winter. Julys icebergs
come from further north in the vicin.
ity Of BafIln Land, those Of August
come from still further NORTH and
though fewer in number than those
of the earlier summer, are larger in
individuality, From the coast Of
Labrador may be seen an endless
procession of these ice mountains
coming out Of the north and taking
their way majestically southwark I'M
til they lose their being in the warm
or waters and climate of the south
Atlantic-Maine Journal
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
FURIOUS HUMoR ON CHILD.
Itching, Bleeding Sores Covered Body
Nothing Helped Her-Cuticura
Cures Her in Five Days.

AFTER my granddaughter Of about
seven years had been cured of the
measles, she was attacked about q
fortnight later by a furious itching and
painful eruption all over her body,
especially the upper part Of it, forming
watery and bleeding sores, especially
under the arms, Of considerable size,
She suffered a great deal and for three
weeks we nursed her every night,
using all the remedies we could think
Of Nothing would help. We tried the
Cuticura Remedies and after twenty
four hours we noted considerable i'm
provemeut, and after using only one
complete set of the Cutlcura Remedies,
in five consecutive days the little one,
much to our JOY had been entirely
cured, and has been well for a long
time. Mrs. F. Ruefenacht, R. F D. No
3, Bakersfield, Cal, June 20 and July
20, 1906"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
oosa YOUR nAcK AoHEq
TONIC FOR MOTHERS
Or. WllliamT Pink Pills Arc safe and
Rellahle-A Fsvorite Household
Remedy


Motherhood may be the GROWING
blessing of a woman's life or it may
bring grief and sorrow. Mrs. NJ. j.
Wight, Of 10 Seventh Street, Auburn,
Maine, relates her experience after the
birth of her daughter in 1901, as fol-
lows: Il vas all ran down at the
time the baby came and did not i'm
prove in health rapidly after. l was
pale, thin and bloodless, My stomach
distressed me being full of gas all the
time and my heart duttercd SO that
could scarcely breathe.
Finally ! remembered that a friend
had recommended DR.. Williams Pink
Pills to me so | commenced using
them, | gained in strength rapidly
while the baby throve also. When l
expected my next child started TAX.
ing the pills again as a tonic and
strengthened and had no such diff
Guilty as before. l got up better and
my strength came back much sooner.
a year ago last winter l nad an at.
tack Of rheumatism in the hands which
went from one hand to the other. The
joints swelled up and were so stiff |
could not move them. The pain OK
tended up through my arms and
shoulders. felt sick enough to go TO
bed but did not do so. This attack
lasted for several months. l tried sew.
eral remedies but finally came back
to using the pills which had done me
so much good before and found that
they benefited me almost at once. l
have not been troubled since
All druggists sell DR.. Williams Pink
Pills, or they will be sent by mail
postpaid, on receipt Of price, 50 cents
per box, six boxes for $3.50, by the
Or. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, N. Y. Send for book of
cures.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
FARMER Arm D, AArr.1r.
GHOSTS PLAY MANY FRANKS.
Grab Rope from eellringer and Cut
Down Trees,

Ghostly happenings have disturbed
the town of Kirkwall, the capital Of
the county Of Orkney. On Wednes.
day night, says the London Daily Mail.
the wife of the bellringer went to St.
Magnus cathedral to sound the curfew
at eight o'clock This is an ancient
custom still observed in the bursh.
The bell had been tolled for less than
a minute, when, it is alleged, a figure
suddenly appeared at the womans
side, snatched her hands from the
rope and as mysteriously disappeared,
Another morning 20 trees which
few years ago were planted in
front of the cathedral we're found to
have been cut down The nisht was
calm one, with brilliant moonlight,
and the trees were standing at one
o'clock in the morning
Hundreds of windows have an out
look on the spot, and many people who
were still astir at three o'clock in
the morning ed not hear the slightest
sound outside. Yet an hour later
every tree had been destroyed. The
police are bafled
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
MISSISSIPPI NEWS
Roads in Mississippi.

The United States department Of
agriculture has just issued an interest
ing leafet on the public roads of Missis-
sippi, showing the mi cage and eNpend-
itures in 1904 There were in thatyear
3S,69S miles Of pubic roads in the
State OF this mileage 100 miles we're
surfaced with gravel and 80 miles with
shells, making in all 40 miles OF i'm
proved roads. 1t is shown that only
0.3S of l per cent. OF the roads has been
improved. Comparing the total road
mileage with the area Of the state,
there was O.3S of mile Of public road
per square mile of area. A comparison
of mileage with population shows that
there was one mile Of road to every 40
inhabitants and one mile of improved
road to every l0,4ll inhabitants.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

State Revenue Agent Writ Adams
has obtained a temporary injunction
from the Kinds county chancery court
restraining the Delta Pine Land Com
pany frcm disposing of its lands in Lee
fore county, amounting to 9,875 acres,
until Settlement is made of back taxes
due the State, on which the supreme
court recently rendered judgment in
favor OF the revenue agent. The amount
involved Is over $4,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
NleHTcAPs IN VOGUE AGAIN.
Women Returning to the Fashion 81
Their Grandmothers,

Fashionable women have revived
the use of the nightcap. 1t was dis
carded at least half a century ago, OK.
cept by gr2ndmothers and elderly
spinsters, but now, according to the
Diapers Record, it has again become
an indispensable part Of woman's out.
fit and is included in all trouseaux.
The revival is partly ascribod to the
doctors. Their incessant advocacy Of
well ventilated bedrooms has, in the
absence Of over door transoms in
English houses, resulted in bedroom
windows being opened at night, and
women who are not robust found the
wintry draughts too trying. Another
and more distressing cause is alleged
by hairdressers. These say that elab-
crate coiffures are being desired.
These are helped by stylish transfer.
nations, which are detached at night.
To facilitate this arrangement it is
said that many ladies have their hair
cropped rendering q nightcap neces-
sary Their grandmothers pracdsed
the same folly. Moreover, the new
manner Of dressing the hair, which in.
PRODUCES an exceptionally careful pro-
cess of undulation and is submitted to
by women three times a week, calls
for the use Of the protecting nightcap
to preserve the freshness Of the Golf.
fure.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
Contractors Protest.

Several of the large railroad construc-
ton companies now filling contracts in
Mississippi are protesting because their
properties have been listed for assess
ment during the current year. Several
contractors claim exemption on the
ground that they are listed for assess
ment in other States, where their head
quarters are located, and therefore
should not be assessed in Mississippi.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
Bishop Galloway.

Bishop Galloway was greeted warm.
ly and affectionately by his fellow
townspeople at Jackson on his return to
his home city and upon his complete
restoration to health and strength. He
has a healthy, almost ruddy complex.
ion, with wholesome-loolling tan over
spreading the face, walks with an elias
tic step, and is really himself again.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
Joy Almost Killed Him.

In the excess of his joy over having
his death sentence committed by Gov
Vardaman, Red Daniels, convicted
murderer in Jail at Augusta, came mean
killing himself. When news of the
communication was conveyed to him he
gave q whoop and then leaped into the
air. His head struck the sheet of steel
above him with such force that he fell
TO the floor senseless.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

three years that / had
kidney trouble l passed
2Ia pounds Of grayel
and sandy sediment
in the urine. Ihayep t
passed q stone since
using Doan's Kidney
Pills, however, and
that was three years
ago. | used TO suffer
the most acute agony
during q gravel attack,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
To Control Long Staple Cotton.

The organization of a corporation
capitalized at 100000 10 control the
marketing of the long staple cotton
crop of the delta is now in progress.
The enterprise has the Endorsement OF
the Mississippi Cotton Association, and
Is being promoted with much energy
by the leading Planters Of tins delta.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

The railroads, in order to meet the
request of fruit and truck growers
have reduced the minimum weight per
car from 10000 to $4,000 pounds. The
growers of fruit and truck, in a petit
ton to the railroad commission, repre-
sented that it was impossible for them
to get the existing minimum weight Of
10000 pounds in a car, and upon the
presentation of these objections the
railroads agreed to establish the lower
minimum.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
Donation to Millsaps College

Bishop Galloway, who is chairman of
the board of trustees OF Millsaps col
lege, in speaking of the Rockefeller
donation Of $4,000 to the endowment
fund of the college, stated that this
gift comes on the condition that the
trustees, or friends of the college, raise
about so, 600 in order to meet and earn
thn Lnnntinn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

and had the other usual symptoms Of
kidney trouble-lassitude, headache,
pain in the back, urinary disorders,
rheumatic pain, etc, l have a box con-
tanning IA gravel stones that passed,
but that Is rot one-quarter Of the
whole number. l consider Doan's Kid
ney Pills a fine kidney tonic"
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box. Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

At the Star Theater, Seattle, the
other evening the flags of several ma
tons were exhibited in succession dur
ing an act on the stage, All except
the flags Of Russia and Japan were
applauded. The former was received
in silence, the latter was loudly
Kissed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
Reward for Murderer.

The sheriff of Prentiss county has
offered a reward of 500, and the citi-
zens $50 in addition to the statutory re-
ward of 500, for the capture OF the
murderer Of Night Waterman Eth
ridge. Ethrdge arrested a suspicious
looking negro at Bonneville, and as he
could give no satisfactory account of
himself, he took him to Jail. When
within a few feet of the door the negro
turned suddenly and shot the night
Waterman dead and escaped.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

Garfield Tea is for those who desire m
IDEAL laxative; it is simple, pure mid and nd
potent; 1t regulates the liver and lidne anu
q1iyer,c,omes constipation, and brings ca i
FeaI u is guaranteed under the Pure
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

AT meeting Of the State managers
of the Mississippi life insurance corpor-
atoms, fifteen in number, an organiza-
ton was perfected to establish UNIFORM
ity of methods, promote ethics and ex~
change of ideas. The name adopted
was the Mississippi Life Insurance I'm.
derwriter6' Association.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
Athletic Exercises,

The annual field day exercises, which
are participated in by all the Lincoln
county schools, will be held at Brook
haven April 10. a long list of prizes
has been offered for II winners OF the
athletic contests.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
When You Are Praised

When you are praised by a man
Tor whom you cannot possibly do anv
favor and who, as you know, is aware
OF the fact, you may find it reasonably
safe to conclude that he isn't laying It
on any too thick.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
State Normal.

More than dozen county teachers
associations have passed resolutions
setting forth the need Of State normal
and training school for teachers, and
urging action on the subject by the
next legislature.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
Bio Port of New South Wall.

Newcastle, N. S. W., is now a. very
important port, with its $4,000 people
and situated 1902 miles by rail or 90
miles by sea from Sydney The prin.
cipal shipments are coal. Last year
1,779 vessels entered and cleared, hav.
ing combined tonnage of 2,76S, 4o1.
Labor troubles are its chief drawback.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

We need to learn not only how to
make our living, but how to make our
contribution to the living world
Rev. 4. Ferrier Hume, M. A.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

Prosperity is great teacher' nd
yersity is a greater Possess pam,
pers the mind; privation trains suu
strengthens it-llazlltL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

Plan for Good Health, Take "3'le,li1
Tea now: it regulates the LIVER ana biu.
news. eyerromcs constipation nuIlhes VIZ
blood and eradiatcs disease. II 10 in'uo
wholly of Herbs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

!, Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cure fo,
not, sweating, ,callous, and swollen, aobino
1eet' Sold by all druggists. Price 25c Don,t
a.ceGeeptany substitute. Trial package FR FE
Address Allen S. Olmstcd. lie Row. N v
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

Our yesterdays follow us; they CON
stitute our life. and they give charac'
fer and force and meaning to our pres
ent deeda.-Joscph Parker.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
Cold Storage Plant.

A Chicago packing house will put in
public cold storage and jobbing house
ct BrOokhaYen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

WANTED-For Z. S. Army, able.
bodied, unmarried men, between ages
of q and 35; citizens of United States,
of good character and temperate hab-
its, who can speak, read and write
English; for information apply to re-
cruiting officer, 1876 N. Court, Mem-
phis, Tenn. 226 Main, Jonesboro,
Ark; Union City, Tenn; Caruthers.
vile, Mo-; Corinth, Miss; Dyersburg,
Tenn, or Humboldt Tenn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

vop're n man don't think that you've
cot to be bald. Barry's 1Sicopherous
will help you cover that bald spot.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
Hearing Strangely Restored

A man of Witten, Germany, who
mad been almost deaf for some years.
recovered his hearing completely after
a terrific explosion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06
Violated Liquor La WIS.

For selling liquor in violation of tho
law Judge Miller at Laurel fined j. II.
Jackson $500 and added ninety days
labor 10 the sentence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

c, Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford,,
SANITARY Lotion. Never fails. AT druggists
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

Humility ever dwells with mon a,
noble minds.-Feltham
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

Defiance Starch-Sixteen ounces Tor
ten cents, all other brands contain
only u ounces for same money.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-06

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. hlnc's
Great Nerve Restorer Send for Free 500
trial bottle and treatise. DR. r. II. Kline,
Id 93l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.