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Meeting at Galbraith Church.

Arrangements have been made for q
meeting at Galbrath A. NJ. E. Zion Church
by Bishop Alexander Walters. president OF
the National Afro-American Council, at 10
O'Clock next Thursday morning. At 8
o'clock in the evening there will be a mass
meeting. The principal speakers will be
Rev. l.. G. Jordan, DID, of kentucky; J.
Douglass, an attorney of New York; Nam
ME Borroughs, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell,
Bishops A. Grant and A. Walters, DIR. c. s.
Morris, and DIR. w. Bishop Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08

Senator and Mrs. Knox, Senator and Mrs.
Scott. Mr.. and Mrs. N. 8. Simpkins, Mr..
and Mrs. Perry Belmont will give dinners
tonight,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08

To meet her sister, Mrs. Upton Muir of
Kentucky, Mrs. John w. Kearny was host
Bell, Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Hinckley as
sisted in the dining room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08

Mr.. George Beauregand Davis and Miss
Medora Stephenson, daughter of the late
were married at the home of the bride 8
mother in that place Saturday, Rev. l. n.
Campbell, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, officiating. Miss Elizabeth Zea of
this city was the brides only attendant.
and Mr.. st. Elmo Davis Of Alexandria, Va,
acted as best man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Pinchot and Mr. Clifford
to the American Forestry Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-08

Mrs. Rebecca c., widow Of Capt AL
exander r. Barker died at New Bed
ford, Mass. January 8, 1907. Mrs. Barker
was a native Of Baltimore. She leaves two
daughters, Mrs. Richard Washington Of
this city, widow of Pay Director Washing
ton, U. s. N. and Mrs. Chas. w. Plummer
of New Bedford.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
OVERCOME BY COAL GAS
MR.. MONTAGUE HAD NARROW
ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
Timely Discovery of Gas In Room
Prevented Tragedy---Soon Re-
covered From His Illness.

Mr.. Lawrence A. Montague, the we'll
known government official at the Han
mis- distillery, was the victim of a
decidedly dangerous and unpleasant
experience a night or two ago, when
he was overcome by gas from stove
at his home on North College street.
Mr.. Montague was awakened at the
usual hour in the morning by mem
bers of his household, but when he
attempted to arise he fell back in an
unconscious condition. The presence
of the deadly fumes in his room was
immediately detected, and the win
dows were opened
Dr. Mccormack was hastily sum-
moned and soon restored Mr.. Mon
tague to consciousness, although he
was very i'll for some hours afterward.
The physician stated that the escape
of Mr.. Montague was an exceedingly
narrow one, and that had he not been
called for an hour afterward the af-
fair might have resulted in trag-
edy. Mr.. Montague is now fully re-
covered from the effects of the gas,
and is able to be at work
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
HONOR TO JUDGE McsHERRY
HONORED TODAY BY BAR OF
FREDERICK COUNTY.
Prepared By Bar Com
mittee Read and Adopted---Judge
Worthingten Takes His Seat.

The December term Of the Circuit
court, for Frederick county, Md, con-
vened today when Chief Justice Glenn
H. Worthington took his seat upon
the bench for the first time. The day
was devoted to services in memory OF
the late Chief Judge James McSherry
After the court had been convened
the death of Judge McSherry was an
nounced by States Attorney Willard
Resolutions prepared by committee
of the bar association, consisting of
Messrs Milton G. Urner, Frank c. Nor
wood, c. c. Waters, Edward S. Eichel-
berger and Clayton 0. Keedy were
read by Mr.. Urner, the chairman, and
addresses were delivered by several
members of the bar.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
TALKS BILLS AND BRIDGES
COUNTY COURT HAD VERY BUSY
SESSION TODAY.
Some Matters In Connection With
Sulphur Bridge Not Yet Com
pleted BY the Court.

The session of the Berkeley County
court today was devoted to the con-
sideration of big batch of bills, in
Guiding those from the justices of the
peace and the constables, and the set
Element of some matters in connection
with the erection Of the iron bridge
over the Opequon ON the Sulphur
spring road.
This bridge has been completed, and
an inspection of the structure by the
court showed that everything was in
good shape. There yet remains some
minor matters to settle before the
bridge is formally accepted by the Of
ficials.
This is regarded as one of the most
important bridges erected in Berkeley
county in recent years las it affords a
ready means of communication be-
tween Berkeley and Jefferson counties
in that section and will be used by
many farmers and others in that ter
.ritory. The bridge was built jointly
by the two counties, each paying one
half the expense.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
POOR NOT WANTED IN THIS CHURCH
Only The Wealthy and Fashionable Can Enter Its Sacred Portals
Evil Effects Of Cigarette Sm0kinq--The Bradley Verdict.

written for The Journal by Nemo)
In the city of New York there
is church that claims precedence
over all others in having the great
est number of wealthy and fashion
able members. A lady who was a
stranger In the city went into the
church and took seat, much to the
horror Of its sexton. He told her
that the pews were all rented, and
that she must take a seat in the
aisle; all the people who did not
rent pew must sit there. She very
properly left the church, just as we
would do. A paper commenting on
the incident said THAT church which
closes it's doors against all except
those who bring heavy purses in
their hands may have a religion,
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
DRIVEN OUT BY THE FIRE AND GAsSEs
seachers For The Dead oongah Mines Are Temporarily Stop
ped-Reief Is Asked From The People Of West VIRGINIA.

though it be that of Bohemian, Hun
garian or Slav, is of infinitely more
value than the bodies of the dead how
ever desirable it may be to recover
them for the last tender glance of the
women yet wailing about the guard
lines.
And so when in No the afterdamp
became so strong as to imperil the
life Of any man who ventured into the
mine, and another fire broke out, the
officials, acting after consultation with
the state inspector, called out the men
in both mines, boarded up the mouths
of the pits, and set to work. with the
aid of the most skilled knowledge OBJ
tainable and the latest mechanical APP
pliances obtainable to drive out the
Continued on page 80
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ROBBERS LOOTED A STORE
CARRIED OFF PLUMBER IN A
WAGON SUNDAY MORNING.
Believed to Have Been Same Gang
That Has Been Operating Through
out This Section.

Thieves at an early hour Sunday
morning broke into the general mer
chandise store Of Sacks & Kaplan, at
Milestone. Washington county, and
stole merchandise to the value OF about
$500 The stolen goods were hauloa
away in wagon. The team was trac
ed several miles in the direction Of
Hagerstown, and was then lost.
Entrance to the store was gained by
forcing open the front door, hsnly
iron bars being used. 1t is thought
that the robbery was comTitled ty
the same gang that has been oporat-
ing so boldly along the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad between Cherry Ran
and Shenandoah Junction.
Officers have been working on the
case since Sunday afternood, bur trus
far no clue has been obtained.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09

but it is not the religion Of Christ"
In a city full of churches, in city
by the sea,
A temple raised it's costly spires
glorious sight to see;
And hymns and anthems to the
Christ each Sabbath day they
sing,
And come and pray We wealthy
ones" the bells so loudly ring.
But a stranger to the city unto the
temple came,
And bowed her head in humble pray
er within that stately fame;
But she heard the sexton saying,
"This is no place for you;
There are humble seats for strangers.
Continued on page 40
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
WITNESSED A IMAM HUNT
INTERESTING EXPERIENCE OF
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
"Trusty" Turned Loose and Then
Chased BY Bloodhounds = Enter
tanned By Candidate Hearne.

Special dispatch to the Journal.
Moundsville, Dec. 9.---The legisla-
tive committee, of which Senator Gray
Silver, of Martinsburg, and Delegate
c. w. Wetzel, of Jefferson county, are
members, and which has been inspect
ing the penitentiary hire for several
days, was entertained Saturday by a
man hunt" which was arranged by
the prison officials
A "trusty" was turned loose, and
several hours afterward bloodhounds
were put upon his trail. The hounds
tracked the man for many miles, over
hills, through forests and across
streams, finally freeing him. The
"trusty' was not harmed by the dogs,
as he was instructed to climb a tree
when they got close
On Sunday Mr.. Wetzel addressed the
convicts in the prison chapel. His
talk was filled with sound advice and
timely encouragement for a better
life.
The members of the committee were
entertained Sunday afternoon by Mr.
William H. Hearne, the republican
candidate for the nomination for gov
ernor, at his handsome country home.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
MRS. TAFT IN DANGER
Tossed About In Boat While Going
to Meet Her Husband.
SENATOR TIlLMAN ON WARpA7H
Declares Course of Administration In
Sending Money to New York
Was Illegal---Dowager En-
press of Russia Dying.

Special dispatch to the Journal.
Bolougne, Dec. 9.--Mrs. Taft, wife
of the American secretary of war, ac-
companied by the wife of member
of the American embassy in Paris
left this point this morning in q
small boat to meet the steamer Gen
eral Grant, on which Secretary Taft
sailed from Cuxhaven for this port
on Saturday.
Shortly after leaving the harbor the
vessel was caught in a fierce storm
and for awhile 1t appeared that the
ship was doomed. The vessel sue
ceeded in weathering the gale, how
ever. No one was injured.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
OPERATION A SUCCESS.
Mrs. c. w. Andrus Underwent Opera
ton at Baltimore Hospital.

Mrs. c. NJ. Andrus, who has been
Mrs f. NJ. .Yearick, on South Raleigh
street, has returned from Baltimore
where she underwent an operation for
the removal OF a cataract over the
right eye. Mrs Andrus was operated
on the first of October at the Presby-
terrain Eye, Ear and Throat hospital,
the operation at the time being sue
cessful but another one was deemed
necessary, which was performed last
Tuesday. DR.. Herbert Harlem per-
formed both operations, which were
successful. Mrs. Andrus has recover
ed her sight.
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Special dispatch to The Journal

Special dispatch to The Journal
Fairmont, W. Va, Dec 9.-Dread af-
terdamp. the most horrible of all the
foes which the miner must face, drove
back the rescuing party which for Sc
hours has been seeking and removing
the hundreds of dead entombed in
mines Nos. and s, Of the Fairmont
Coal Co. Fire also broke out in Mine
No. and some of the bodies may be
consumed before they can be rachel.
From two o'clock until late Sunday
night the picks and shovels were idle.
and work temporarily suspended. Had
the company so ordered the men
would have stuck to their picks un~
til they dropped overcome, but
the officers did not so will it. In their
eyes one single human life. even
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
FRUIT MEN TO MEET
Annual Session Of The State So.
clety Opens This Evening.
MANY FINE EXHIBITS ARE ON HAND
And Berkeley County Expects to
Win Its Share of the Prizes The
Program to Be Rendered at
the Opening Session.

The fifteenth annual meeting OF the
West Virginia State Horticultural So
viety will be formally opened at Wes-
ton this evening, when President Alex
Clohan, of Martinsburg, will deliver
fhis annual address. and an interesting
program will be given, including sew
eral addresses.
Mr.. Clohan, Charles ii. Miller, OF
Gerrardstown; Fl. L. Smith and
Charles p. Light, Of Martinsburg; 7.
w. Wood, Of Hedgesville, and d. Gold
Miller, of Inwood, have gone to Wes-
ton to take part In the sessions, and
will remain until the latter part of
the week
Reports from Weston this morning
indicate that this Will be one OF the
most successful meetings in the his
tory OF the association. An unusually
large number Of exhibits will compete
for the handsome cash prizes offered
by the association, and as Berkeley
county growers have taken great in
terest In the meeting, 1t is altogether
probable that local fruit men will win
goodly share Of the prizes
The program for the session this
evening will be as follows:
Monday, 7.SO p. m.
Opening Prayer--Rev. Earle A,
Brooks, Weston.
Presidents Annual Address--Alexan
der Clohan, Martinsburg.
Ten minute talks with five minute
discussions.
General Subject---John Smith Ex-
poets to Plant Fifty Acres of West
Virginia Hillside Land in Apples for
Commercial Purposes
What Varieties Should He Select
Charles H. Miller, Gerrardstown.
What Culture Should be Given?--
Prof. w. M, Munson Morgantown.
How Trees Should be Pruned?--S.
w. Moore, Elwell
How Should He Combat Insect and
Disease Pests?-H. l.. Smith, Martins
burg.
How Should the Fruit be Marketed?
Alex Clohan, Martinsburg.
What Profits May He Reasonably Ex-
pect?-Charles p. Light, Martinsburg.
Appointment of Committees.
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MR.. SPEROW IS DEAD
Prominent Farmer Did Mol Long
Survive His Wife.
DEATH OF mrs. GEORGE klLMtR
Aged Lady Expired at Her Sons
Home at Tabler's Station Sunday
Morning After a Lingering Ill
ness--Time Of Funerals.

Mr.. James p. Sperow, one of the
most prominent farmers of this Sec
ton, native and lifelong resident
of Berkeley county and member of
well-known family, died at his home
in the Hedgesville district at o'clock
this morning, death being due to yalvu-
lar heart trouble Mr.. Sperow had
been i'll about year, but his condi-
ton did not become serious until re-
Gently, when he failed rapidly. His
wife died less than three weeks ago
and he never rallied from the shock
of her demise.
Mr.. Sperow, who was,aged SO years,
was born and reared in the Hedges
Vile district. From early manhood
he was engaged in agricultural pur-
suits, and was very successful far
mer and cattle raiser. He led an ac-
tive life until recently, when ill-health
compelled him to relinquish his more
arduous pursuits.
He was son of the late George
Sperow, a prominent resident of this
county. He was married to Miss Sarah
Speck "a years ago, and of this union
two children SURVEYOR. Clifford Spe
row, of this city, and Miss Bessie
Sperow, residing at home
Mr.. Sperow was gentleman of
many fine parts, and was esteemed and
respected by large number'6f friends.
He was member of the Falling Wa.
ters Presbyterian church, and inter-
ment will be in the cemetery at Spring
Mills, beside the body of his wife.
Mrs. George Kilmer.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Kilmer, widow of
Mr. George Kilmer, and welI-known
and most estimable resident OF Berke-
ley county, died at the home of her
son, Mr.. Noble II. Kilmer, at Tabler's
Station, Sunday morning at o'clock.
after an illness of several months.
Death was due to the infirmities OF
her advanced age, she being in her
72nd year. During the last six weeks
Of her illness Mrs. Kilmer was unable.
to leave her bed.
Mrs. Kilmer was native of Berke-
ley county and resided in this county
throughout her long life. She was a
Miss Chambers before her marriage.
a daughter of the late James Cham
bers and a member of an old and pro-
minent Berkeley county family. Her
husband died less than a year ago.
and since that time Mrs. Kilmer has
been failing rapidly.
For number of years she resided
with her husband on the Henry ]. Sci
bert farm, near this city, but later
removed to the home of her son, where
her husband died in March last She
was lady of many womanly and
Shristian virtues, a faithful member of
the Methodist Episcopal church, south
and devoted wife and mother. She
CONTINUED on page 60
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
TilIman Wants to Know.

Special dispatch to the Journal.
Washington, Dec. 9--Senator Till
man, of South Carolina, created a
sensation here today by an announce
ment that he would ask for an investi-
CATION of the policy of the admins
tration in sending large sums of mo-
ney TO the New York bankers The
fiery South Carolinian stated that, in
his belief, such policy was illegal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
WRECK VICTIMS IMPROVING.
But Two Of Them Remain at the Kings
Daughters Hospital.

The two victims of the Baltimore &
Ohio wreck at Shenandoah junction a
week ago yet remain at 1.-THE Kings
Daughters ospital--Joseph c. Duke
of Washington, and Antonio Restiva,
OF Frostburg-are rapidly recovering
from their injuries, and expect to
leave the hospital in few days.
George P. Keyser. who was injured
at Cherry Run last week and had his
feet amputated, is also progressing sat
isfactorily.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
LICENSE GRANTED.
Two County Couples VIII Wed in This
City Tuesday.

A marriage license has been grant
ed to County Clerk Bender to Miss
Bessie +. Gano, daughter of the late
Harrison Gano, and Mr. Robert l..
Hardy, young farmer Of Berkeley
county. The marriage will take place
in this city Tuesday.
Miss Mary e. Hardy, daughter of
the late Charles Hardy, and Mr.. Jo-
seph II. Fizzer, both residents of
Berkeley county, were also granted a
license to wed, the marriage to take
place Tuesday in this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
WEATHER MAN WAS KIND.
Gave Us One Good Sunday After a
Succession OF Bad Ones.

Sunday was an ideal day, and the
delightful weather brought out hum
dreds of persons in the downtown sec
ton. The air was balmy and the sun
shine bright. The weather man was
forgiven for the succession Of rainy
Sundays he was responsible for this
winter
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
POSTAL CAR ON FIRE.
Clerks ON Baltimore & Ohio Train
Had Thrilling Experience.

The postal car on Baltimore & Ohio
passenger train No. AZ caught fire
shortly after the train left Martins
burg Sunday morning The clerks
made determined effort to extinguish
the blaze but it was necessary to stop
the train before the flames could be
subdued. The fire burned big hole
through the floor of the car.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
May Have Electric Lights.

Citizens of Sharpsburg may have
electric lights placed on their streets.
Officials Of the town, it is said, will
agree to having them put in; proyid-
ing number of the heaviest taxpay-
ers will agree. Current would be SCI
cured from Dam No. 4.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
Episcopal EdifIce al HedgesVIIIe
Rededicaled on Sunday.
SERVICES CONDUCTED BY BISHOP
Head of the Episcopal Diocese of
West Virginia Delivered Sermon
Also Preached In This City
In the Evening.

In the presence of a large and In
terested congregation Rt. Rev. G.. w.
Peterkin. bishop of the Episcopal do
cese of West Virginia and a noted pre-
late, conducted services in the Episco-
pal church in Hedgesville Sunday
morning, the services being in the
nature OF rededication of the edi-
flee after the completion OF extensive
improvements and repairs Bishop Pc
terkin was assisted in the services by
Rev. A. A. Grinnan, of Berkeley
Springs, rector of the Hedgesville
church.
Following the services of rededica-
ton powerful and interesting SER
mon was delivered by Bishop Peter
kin. Special music was rendered by
the full vested choir.
The improvements to the interior of
the church, which occupies position
somewhat further back toward thu
rear of the church than the former
one; a fine new pulpit, choir loft and
recess. The present arrangement OF
the chancel will give additional room
in the nave of the edifice without
Icrowding the sanctuary.
These improvements have been I'M
der way for some time past, and have
been but recently completed. This
church is among the Oldest in that
section Of the county, and since the
completion Of the improvements the
interior of the church presents a
very pleasing appearance.
Bishop breaches Here.
After the services In Hedgesville in
the morning, Bishop Peterkin was
driven to Martinsburg, where he was
the guest of Rev. and Mrs. John S.
Douglas. at the Episcopal rectory. The
fact that Bishop Peterkin was an
nounced to deliver a sermon at the
evening services in Trinity Episcopal
church served to attract full con-
gregation His sermon was a most
interesting and scholarly effort. Bish-
OPP Peterkin. has many warm friends
and admirers In this city, and receiv-
ed many visitors during his brief
stay in this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
Wooden Mill Remnants. Half Whole
sale Cost.

Lot of cloth remnants in from one
half to seven-yard pieces, suitable for
ladies' skirts, children's dresses, &C.,
at from 40 to 6Oc per yard--about
half wholesale cost
j. B. BowEN's GROCERY STORE
AT. West John St.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
Cars Mother Very III.

Special dispatch to the Journal.
st. Petersburg, Dec. 9.-The dowa-
ger empress of Russia, mother of
Car Nicholas, is reported critically
i'll here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09

Mr.. White, representing the Oliver
Typewriter Co., was a visitor in this
city today. Mr.. White was formerly
catcher on the Martinsburg baseball
club and later official umpire Of the
club.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-09
Seriously Ill.

Mr.. Clarence Rhinaman is seriously
ill with typhoid fever at the home of
Mr.. E. Grove, on West King street.
, 1907-03-07
A Just and Fair Measure.

The apportionment bill passed by
the Legislature makes some changes
but not very radical ones. 1t is sup,
posed to be bafed on the the popula.
ton as shown by the last census and
is no DOUBT just and fair. We give
below the changes made.
Albany county will have Senate 3,
House 5. Big Horn 2 and 5. Car
bon 3 and 6. Converse | and 2
Crook | and 3. Fremont | and 3.
johnson | and 2. Laramie 4 and 10.
Natrona | and l. Sheridan 3 and 5.
Sweetwater 2 and 4. Uinia 4 and z.
Weston | and B. Total in Senate, u.
Total in House, 56.-Herald.
, 1907-03-07

and venal the party rulers are how
disgracefully the people are being
robbed by the men in whom they have
placed their trust and the manage
ment of the county and state affairs.
He will tell you everything to the dis
credit of your party that he can in
vent and then some. And he will
show you figures to confirm his state
ments. He will sympathize with you
and condole with you over the fact
that you were not foresighted enough
to have voted for the other party.
Why does he do this7 Is it be-
cause he is interested in your well
fare? Not on your tin type. 1t is
because he wants to get SIN and he
knows there is no show for him to get
in unless he can make you dissatis-
fled with the present conditions and
put him in. About the best thing
you can do with the Twister is to
show him the door.-Ex.
, 1907-03-07
Annual Church Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual congregational meeting of the
First Presbyterian Church of Sara
toga will be held on March IS, at s
O'Clock p. M, in the church for the
purpose OF electing 5 trustees for one
year, n elder for 3 years, receiving
the reports of the secretary aud trea-
surer of the church and congregation,
of the Sunday School, of the Christ
ian Endeavor, and of the Ladies Aid,
and attending to any other business
that may properly come before the
meeting. AT this time also the ques-
ton will be submitted to the church
and congregation whether they de-
sire to call "A pastor or not.
By order of the Board of Trustees
and the Session.
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