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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
From Other Shores.

Robert Lindsay, thirteen years old,
was dragged to death by horse at
Red Lodge, Mont.
l.. l.. Walden, superintendent of the
Purcell mines at Tucson. Ariz. was
killed by an explosion.
The business portion of Gotebo.
Okla. was destroyed by fire, causing a
loss estimated at $4,000.
Como Paranza. employed with road
gang was run over and killed by Il
train at Livingston, Mont.
The Beaumont Soap company's
plant at Mayfield. KY. was destroyed
by fire. The loss is $4,000.
Fire broke out on the Confluente
sugar plantation at Guantanamo. Cuba,
and the damage is estimated at over
100000.
A passenger train struck farmers
wagon at a crossing near Bigelow.
Iowa, and killed the driver, farmer
named Graves.
Ernest Querel and his wife were as.
phyxiated by Illuminating gas at a
lodging house in New York. Gas es.
Gaping from heater filled the room.
An explosion in the Emporium pow
der mill. two miles west Of Emporium,
Pa. caused the death Of six men. The
cause of the explosion has not been
ascertained.
Fire at Augusta. Ca. ruined the
offices Of the Augusta Chronicle and
destroyed those of the Western Union
Telegraph company and the Union
ticket offices. The loss is estimated
at $4,000 to 100000.
A blind horse ran away at Columbus
and, detaching himself from the vehi-
Gle. threw himself into "shack" in
which an invalid and four children
lived. This he kicked literally to
pieces. The inmates escaped.
Stepping off from the third level into
"E' shaft. Robert Nichols plunged to
his doom in the Champion mine of the
Copper Range Consolidated company
at Calumet. Mich. He dropped 500
feet to the bottom and was horribly
manglel
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
BURGLAR FIGHTS FIRE.

Lights Match Which Ignites Gasoline
and He Puts Out Flames.
Sioux City, Iowa, March ga bur-
glar who broke into Fred l. Taylor's
"pantorium" became suddenly trans
formed into fireman and had a hard
fight to save his life.
lighting a match in a gasoline laden
atmosphere of the cleaning room, he
set fire to the place, and only by-heroiu
efforts did he succeed in smothering
the flames. Thankful for having es-
capped with his life. he left the building
in hurry without searching for
hOOty
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
For st Fire Still Eauino

Danville, Va. March 2G.-The forest
fire which broke on: near Stuart, the
county seat OF Patrick county, and
which has spread throughout that
county TO Cr.t=. il; believed to be still
raging. thcu:h no adviccs from the
scene of the conflagratioa were obtain
able yesterday
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
islands Inundated.

Sacramento. Cal. March 2G - The
news from ,lown-river points received
Yesterday was far from encouraging.
Saturday :light lcvees crumbled ana
islands containing thousands of acres
were inundated while the people We're
vet battling to save them.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
TROUBLES IN PUNCHES.
Tyndall Is. D. Family Is Hard Press
ed.

Sioux Falls, S. d., March 26. - Ma
than Holmes, a Tyndall business man,
has discovered that troubles no not
come singly bu, in trios. His wife was
called away from home by a telegram
announcing the death Of her father.
and had not been gone long when the
little daughter of the couple tcll and
broke her arm in two places. To add
to the misfortunes of the family. Wiz.
Holmes himself now is confined ., his
bed with serious attack OF pnf''m'o'
mia
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
Clicked by Medicine.

Green Bay. Wis, March 26. - The
or. year.old daughter oil Homer Smith.
musical director ::t local theater'
choked to dea. h az; :l,e result OF a dose
of medicine given her to cure a cough.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
BURTON NOT AN AvENeER.
Former Senator Leaves Jail Rarin
Malice to None, He Says.


Ironton, Mo-, March "a. - Joseph
Ralph Burton, who, until his convic'
ton in the federal court, was United
States senator from Kansas, was yes
terday morning released from the
county Jail here, having completed his
sentence of six months, imposed when
he was found guilty of violating fed
eral statute by appearing before gov
ernmental department as the paid rep
resentative of an alleged "get-rich
quick" concern of st. Louis.
Upon leaving the Jail Burton gave
out the following signed statement:
"The impression has gone out tina,
I have proposed to live for revenge
This is a mistake. have no such pur
pose. The wrongs done to me are the
wrongs done to others.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
Wide Stretch Of Prairie Afire.

Hemingford, Neb., March %. - A
prairie fire which at one time threat
ened this city and spread itself over
a stretch of country fifteen miles in
length and about three-quarters d a
mile wide, occurred here yesterday.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
Killed by Enoine.

Beaudctte, Mimi. March 26.-Well-
ington O'Donnell. aged twenty-five
years, was killed by an engine on the
railway al Rainy River.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
COAST FLOOD SUBSIDIES.
Conditions in California Are Greatly
Improved,

San FRANCISCO, March "a. - The
storm which has hung over California
has been broken, and everywhere con-
ditions have greatly improved. The
rivers running through the great inner
valleys which flooded vast tracts Of
land and threatened several cities
have fallen rapidly and no more dam
age from this source is apprehended.
Telegraphic communication, which for
a time was interrupted in every direc-
ton, has been restored. The railroad
blockade has been partially lifted.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
,nterrupts Suicide; Is Shot

Memphis, Tenn. March rs. - Inter
runted in IN evident attempt :" COM
nit suicide, Charles Wallace yesterday
shot and seriously wounded his broth
er.in-law, ]. +. Rousch, and firing two
bullets into his own breast ended his
life
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
CRATE Probing Goes on.

San Francisco, March %. - The
grand jury yesterday resumed the
work of investigating the alleged
wholesale graft and corruption in the
municipal affairs of the city. No in.
dictments we're returned yesterday.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
incubator Fire Fatal.

Kenosha, Wis, March 2S.-The en-
n,osion of a lamp in an incubator was
responsible for a fire which caused the
death of Reynold Brown, two and i
half years old.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
Overcome by Gas.

Waseca. Mimi. March 26. Matt
Herman of this City was almost suf'
located III his room last night. and is
still in an unconscious condition.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
MAIL BAG THIEF coNFEssEs.
duplicates a Gang Of international
Thieves.

Paris, March 23.-The man Butloss
arrested here recently with $4,000 in
American securities in his possession,
under suspicion that he was an accom-
plice of the thieves who stole mail
bag containing 100000 on French
line steamer from New York, has made
a confession, duplicating gang of in
ternational robbers. as the result Of
which other arrests are expected .im.
Iheditely.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
Miner Plunnes to Death.

Miner PIunoes to Death.
Calumet, Mich, March 22.-Stepping
of from the third level into "E" shaft,
Robert Nicholas plunged to his doom
in the Champion mine Of the Copper
Range Consolidated company. He
dropped 800 feet to the bottom and was
horribly mangled.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
Woman PLUNGED to Death.

Cleveland, Ohio. March GA wom
an, richly dressed about tortE-hve
wears old. plunged to her death from
a seventy.foor blur overlooking Lake
Erie
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
Bow Breaks Neck in Fall.

Memo, S. d.. March 26.-The two
year-old son Of Gotileib Schenk, living
near here. was killed by falling from
II fence. His neck was broken.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
levee ls Damaued.

Trempcaleau. Wis, March 26-The
ice moved out OF the Mississippi here
with such force that much damage
was done 10 the levee.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
Is Robbed In Jail.

Charlton, Iowa, March 22.-While In
jail on a charge Of vagrancy, August
johnson claims to have been robbed
of $1,056 Harry Timmons, "trusty,"
is suspected.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
M'k,NLEv's FRIEND MAD.

Man Who Tried to Stop Murder Be.
comes Ravins Maniac.
Atlantic City, N. j.. March "a. -
tempted to save the life of President
Mckinley by striking the arm of Cool
gosz as the latter fired the fatal shot
at the president, is In Jail here, a raw
ing maniac.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-03-28
To Build Ladies' Hall.

To Build Ladies' Hall.
Albert Lea, Mimi, March 24.-Lu.
Their academy is planning upon a new
building for a ladies' hall or dormitory.
The addition to the facilities for car.
ing for students is badly needed, as
the present building is by far too
email
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11

a training horse. two sets of rings, two
sets OF horizontal bars on either side.
two sets of trapeze. developing
weights, hack weights. arm weights,
head weights. feet and leg weights.
wrist developer. horizontal ladder,
dumb bells for setting up exercises. In
dian clubs. punching bag. They should
have the floor so all could be removed
so they could have basket ball and
indoor practice OF base ball.
Harry Cushwa: THE best Of every
thing is none too good for them
s. Widmyer: Gymnasium, baths,
dorraitories, rooms for resting. period
icals, reading rooms
Should Have Pool and Billiards.
s. w. Shoop; Il would think for the
amusement Of the young men 1t should
contain bowling alleys, billiards. gym
nasium. It ought to have reading
room. Everything to keep the young
men away from the saloon"
M. A. Little: Il should think IL
ought to have all amusements for boys
that will keep them away from lmprop-
er pieces
70. G. Shepherd: Pool or bllIiards.sI
reckon. to attract young men from
other places"
J. Frank Thompson: Ought to have
all the things that modern associa-
lions have, such as bowling alleys,
reading rooms, gymnasium and all
things that go to making up first
class place for young men. 1t should
aim to advance the mental and physi-
cal health"
M. s. Burdette: II think 1t should
have reading rooms and a gymnasium.
They ought to make 1t as attractive
as possible"
B. H, Parsons: 1T ought to have
reading rooms and baths; If 1t can be
arranged. a swimming pool 1t should
have horizontal bars and horses.
They ought to have basket ball The
gymnasium should have a balcony
around It for spectators"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11
Grand officers Arrive.

A number of the members of the
Grand Lodge arrived in Martinsburg
by special train on Tuesday evening.
They were taken to- the Berkeley ho-
tel. They were: Charles Brown, OF
Charles Town; J. G. Richelderfer,
Charleston; Joseph Ruffner, Charles
ton; j NJ. Hawkins, Huntington; W.
w. Whyte, WEIGH; F. K. Lowe, Fair
mont; H, F. Smith, Fairmont; r. e.
Nichols, Fairmont
When the loca, knights Templar
awoke Thurdays morning they looked
upon d perfect Day. The sky was
clear and the weather warm. II there
was any rain to come the heavens
didn't show any Indications of it. As
the sun warmed up the roads which
had been muddy for the past two
days dried up sufficiently to enable
the knights to march without physical
discomfort.
A committee of Palestine command
cry, No 2, of this city, healed by the
Martinsburg City band, met all incom-
ing trains and welcomed the visitors
TO the city 1t was noon before the
last delegation had arrived, and IL
the meantime the ccnclave aa1 mes il
annual session in the local command
ery's asylum.
There were men of all ages among
the Knights. There were men with
r gray boards rubbing elbows with
beardless youths. All seemed to be
good mixers and the difference in age
was lost sight of in the common bond
that bound all together. Hearty good
fellowship reigned everywhere.
Tempfar colors Everywhere.
The town presented gala appear
ance. The citizens had prepared to
give a good account of themselves and
the town was decorated appropriately
for the occasion. The Templar colors
were seen everywhere, Every bust
ness house and many private ones
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11
COL. R. p. II. STAUB DEAD
SAW JOHN BROWN HANGED AT
CHARLES TOWN.
Took Part in All the Great Battles II
Which the "s.onewaIls Brigade
Participated

4 =
| Col Richard +. II. staab. 73 years
old, died Wednesday at his home ii
Baltimore. Of heart failure. He had
been i'll for several weeks, and death
was not unexpected.
Colonel staub was born In Shep.
herdstown, then Virginia, now West
Virginia, on March is, 1894 After re-
/ ceiving an early training at Martins.
burg. he went to Dickinson College,
Carlisle Pa, where he was q student
during 1853 and 1854. He then re-
turned to Martinsburg and read Law
In the Office OF C. J. Faulkner. He was
admitted to the bar OF. Virginia in
1855, and practiced until 1861, when
he left his law books, and shouldering
a rifle. went as private in the Con
federate army.
During the John Brown troubles in
1859. Colonel Stanb served as sol
der. and was present at the capture
and also at the hearing of John Brown
at Charles Town.
During the war Colonel Staub was
with "Stonewall' Jackson's brigade
He served as private. then as adju-
tant. as captain, and finally as stan
officer. He was present at almost ev-
cry battle of Importance fought by
Jackson or Lee. He was twice wound
ed and twice captured and sent to the
military prison at Columbus, o., being
exchanged both times.
He served until the end OF the war,
and then, on returning to his home,
he found that his home had been
made part OF new state-West vIr-
ginia--and that law debarred from
practicing In the state al lawyers who
had served in tie Confederate army
Cut of from making living, he
speedily settled up his fathers estate,
and in 1867 went to Baltimore, where
he had lived ever since except for a
few years. being recognized as law
yer of ability. In 1876 he returned to
Martinsburg, but went back to Balti-
more in 1882.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11
LINER BALTIC
AT LAST FLOATED

New York. May s.--The White Star
steamship Baltic. which went aground
off Sandy Hook on Wednesday even
ing. was fioated at 4:2S this evening,
and proceeded to sea with her load
OF millIonaires.
Several unsuccessful attempts to
float the big liner were made earlier
in the day, but without result.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11
THE LINE OF MARCH.

The line of march for the grand pa
rade on Wednesday at 3 p. m. was
as follows:
Formation at Market street; Queen
to John; John to Raleigh; Raleigh to
Martin Martin to Queen; Queen to
Race; Race to Maple avenue; Maple
avenue to King; King to Boydville;
Boydville to the public square, where
a review took place by the Grand
Commandery; public square to the
Lutheran church. where the line was
disbanded
The Communicates marched in the
order of their seniority. The order
will be as follow;
Gordon of police.
Chief Marshal Alexander Parks.
AIDES: S. w Walker, Dr. W. K.
Minghini, HI. Alexander, w. A,
Gard.
Grand Commander Joseph Ruffner.
Martinsburg City Band.
Palestine Commandery, No. 2.
Wheeling No. l.
Calvary, No. 8.
Kanawra, No. A.
Potomac, No. 5.
Band,
Crusade, No. 6.
Cyrene, No. T.
st. Johns, No. 8.
Huntington. No. 8.
Ivalhoe. No. 10.
De Molay, No II.
Hinton No. II.
Clarksburg. No. 10.
Mt. State, No. IA
Greenbrier, No 10.
Sutton, No. 16.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11

Chambersburg, May o.. The Cum
berland Valley Volunteer Firemen's
association at their meeting today, de-
cided to hold the next convention in
Mart!nsburg The business meeting
vas called to order by President
Gibbs. Oncers for the following year
were elected as follows:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11

er, Francis T.. Nichols. Fairmont
Grand Prelate. DR. Charles S. Sinsel,
Grafton; Grand Senior Warden. Ed.
10. Bower. Sistersville; Grand Junior
Warden, J. NJ Hawkins, Huntington;
Grand Standard Bearer. A c. MAIDEN
bousch, Martinsburg; Grand Sword
Bearer, Henry F. Smith, Fairmont:
Grand Warden. J. Talman Waters,
Charleston; Grand Captain Of Guard,
4. II. Clark. Kyle
The Dance.
The dance took place in the evening
at Hobbs hall. Only those who wore
the Tenplar uniform and their ladies
we're permitted to attend. The gather,
mig was large one. 1t is doubtful
II there was a Templar in town VINO
did not get there some time during
the evening. Until a late hour young
and old tripped the hours away mer-
Fily TO the music furnished by Thomp-
sons orchestra.
The second day of the Knights Tenn
plar conclave is over. As Bill Dew
cry, OF New York might put 1t, bus
mess for, to, and appertainins to-
various matters was transacted. 1t is
assumed that much was done for 1t
was set forth on the official program
that much would be done. But insofar
as the citizens were concerned there
was nothing going on except the
Shriners' parade. For the Masons new
er tell anything that happens behind
the lodge room doors.
They may have talked about the
probability of President Roosevelt
heading a construction cmpany to
build the Panama canal at the ter
mination Of his term of office. They
may have condoled with each other ov-
er the sad likelihood that Hon. Eihn
Root will take his stand with Webster,
Clay. Calhon, and Blaine in the shades
insofar as his attaining the presi-
dency is concerned All those things
MAJ have been discussed We do not
know. We were not there. We can
only surmise.
We do know that the Grand Lodge
officers of the Templars were install
ed. Our evidence is of heasay na-
ture but we have faith in our inform
ant. There was one thing that was to
be seen. That was the shriners' pa
rade.
Shriners Hold Parade.
1t was scheduled to start at 4:3o
Continued on Fifth Page.)
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Ship Horses.
Grove 6 Henshaw shipped about %
horses TO Harrisburg on Thursday.
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Continued on Fifth Page.)
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11
ALL BUT SEVEN
SAFE ON PORTIU

Monteyidio, May 9.-The govern
ment officials announce that all per-
sons who were aboard the Portiu, are
ashore with the exception OF 7 who
are known to have drowned. There
are six missing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11
MARTINSBURG GETS
NEXT CONVENTION
This City Chosen as Place of Annual Meeting
Of Firemen-- Officers Elected

President--A. L. Shafer, Chambers
burg.
Vice President-H. 7. Gaver. Mar
tinsburg
Treasurer-W H. Richter. Cham
bersburg
Secretary Wellington G, Jones.
Harrisburg.
The parade started at $40, Several
hundred visitors we're in the city to-
day attending the convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11
What a Few Think.

Three physicians consented to per.
nit the use Of their names in connec-
ticn with their views. We print their
opinions.
Dr.. Baker. There ID nothing antag-
onistic so far as we are concerned.
We have a few cases here on the Bal
timore and Ohio. All cases of injury
are taken there. never have had oc-
casion to complain of the fare. They
don't run 1t up to date. | have been
trying to get them to run free dis,
pensary. Let the girls take charge
of it. The hospital Is well furnished
and they have had good nurses.
Whenever we want nurse we gener-
ally have her. 1t has always been a
surgical hospital II we could get pao-
pie to going there for medical cases IL
would help"
Dr. McSherry. II was in favor of tht.
hospital all the time. think there
ought to be a general hospital here.
| am not antagonistic to II. / think
the county, stats are making mistake
in not having a. hospital here They
have II in Winchester Our county
supports the jail and court house and
those not we'll am satisfied to be
taxed for any improvement think
this is very good It has better ser.
vice for the money than usual
Or Snodgrass. Il am not now and
never have been opposed to the sue
cess 81 the hospital
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11

to all as to what can be done. 1t Is
felt that If another like her could be
obtained the sale of the hospital would
not be a necessity.
1t was pointed out that not many
patients are taken to the hospital 1t
is used largely for surgical purposes.
1t was said that if the people could be
educated up to seeking medical treat.
ment there that the income would be
increased materially.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-11
Citizens Say Things Building
Should Contain
KEEP MEN FROM SALOONS
People Wish Association to be Modern Should
Incorporated Everything to Build Up
Mental and Physical Health.

That the new Young Mems Chris
tan association building should have
everything in 1t to attract young men
away from improper places seems to
be the opinion of the citizens. Al
World reporter realizing that there
are many in Martinsburg who have
never been connected with an ASSOC
citation and who are unfamiliar with
the comforts connected with such an
institution but thinking that every
man has some idea of what should be
in one. sought the opinions OF citizens
at random on Wednesday as to what
each thought should be incorporated
in the Martinsburg association. The
consensus of opinion seemed to be that
everything should be included which
shall make for the mental and phya-
cal health Of the young men Of the
city.
Some Decline To Talk.
AS usual there were some who did
not wish TO express any opinion They
had reasons OF their own for declining
to do so. There we're some who knew
nothing about such matters, took no
interest in them. will not connect
themselves with it, aud ia conse-
quence had no ideas upon the subject.
One man In declining 10 say anything
suggested to the reporter that he "get
the other fellow" Another said, II
haven't got anything TO contribute, so
| have nothing to say" Another
thought that so many opinins being
expressed about the matter would
send the price Of property up
We print the opinions of those who
would talk for publication.
Capt. colston: 1T ought to have
library"
Robert Engel: There ought to be a
library and gymnasium.
8. w. Stanley: What they are GO
ing to have depends on the floor space.
II they have good floor space, say rs
BY 50 feet, the gymnasium should have