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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-09-11

49, JODNE .. w. T1A0Eh.' -'
OF the state shall be administered.
Indeed, II is the province Of the voters,
in their sovereign wisdom, to define
and prescribe in great measure, II
not wholly, the very lines along which
state AFFAIRS shall be conducted; for.
as has been said, It Ia they who finally
determine all matters OF government
al policy. This being true II is of
the highest importance that each In
dividual voter, whatever may have
been or may now be his party affilia.
ton, should consider thoughtfully and
carefully the claims made by the two
political parties for his support. For
II error creeps in, If mistakes are made
and evil ensue. the blow falls heaviest
upon the individual, whose property
lie taxed to support and maintain the
state government and Its institutions,
and whose prosperity and happiness
depend upon the policies and princi-
pies behind the governing power and
the fidelity with which they are en-
forced The ultimate responsibility,
then, for good or evil In state AFFAIRS
resting In the voter, II is but fair and
lust TO him, in order that he may act
with intelligence, that the candidates
seeking his suffrage should give a full
and complete expression OF the views
they represent upon the various Ques-
tons and issues which most nearly
AFFECT him and his interests. and the
interests of the state at large. II Ia
Of the utmost importance 10 him that
he should know these views, and,
knowing them and thoushtfully consid'
ering them. II should be his duty TO
act upon them conscientiously as his
Judgment may dictate.
Mr.. Byan says platforms should
be made by the voters" that plat.
forms should be the expression Of the
wishes Of the voters of the party, and
not the arbitrary production of a few
leaders" There are two ways In which
such a contamination may be reached
The first is by the election OF dele
rates to a nominating convention who
N their canvass for election, present
for the consideration OF the voters a
statement OF principles and policies
for which they stand, and for which
they will contend as members of the
onvention. Delegates elected under
such conditions may truly speak for
the voters, and in such way the voters
may make the platform. But even
then there IL still opportunity for
mau. pulation by the fine Italian
hand" of the arbitrary party leader
The second and surer way is through
the medium Of primary election, In
which the party nominees are chosen
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09

the sins of the father being visited
upon the sons, even unto the fourth
generation. but qualified this with the
dogma that each individual was a free
moral agent and answerable to God
for his sins. He stated that one may
be born into the world with heritage
of sin, but that this could be overcome
by the exercise of that viii for better
things that God has implanted in ev-
cry breast More important than the
law of heredity was the law Of environ
ment. Young men who grew up among
evil associates would naturally follow
the influences of early life, and thus
be lost to the church and society.
while those who found proper and
wholesome channel for the expendi-
ture Of their energies would be turn
ed toward better things. A Young
Mems Christian association in this
city would open wide its doors to
those who might be tempted into othei
pathways. taking them into the fold
and making better men of them. Such
an institution would be composed of
young men who were not OF the nam
by-pamby, milk-and-water stripe. but
lusty fellows of good, rich, red blood,
who would open their doors and arms
and say to. their less fortunate broth
ers, Come be one of u.s. He con-
cluded with plea for a branch of
the association here, AMI said that he
had every reason to believe that sub.
stantial citizens OF this city would
stand back of the movement.
The address of Mr., McCurdy was
followed by an earnest prayer by Rev.
Mr.. Isaac, whose ferveut petition for
the success of the movement brought
forth many responsive echoes from ev-
cry portion of the hall. The hymn
Onward, Christian Soldier was then
sung, after which DR.. Woods pronounc-
ed the benediction.
Another meeting will be held on
Sunday afternoon rext at the same
hour at which Rev. Mr., Isaac will be
the principal speaker and it is hoped
that large audience win be present
to encourage the movement. The es-
Enlistment of such an institution is
desirable. from every point of view,
and the full realization Of the aims of
the promoters will be speedily realized
if the people of the CITY take the in
terest in the project that its impoI>
lance warrants.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
TRIAL IS ON IN EARNEST
JURY HAS BEEN ACCEPTED AND
SWORN TO TRY THE CASE.
Assistant Prosecutor oarvan Asked
For a Verdict of Murder in the
First Degree.
To The World.

Special Dispatch to The World.
New York. Feb. 4.--The trial Of Har
ny Kendall Thaw for the killing OF
Stanford White began here this morn.
ing in earnest, when the IL Jurors Sc
lected were accepted by both the state
and the defense and sworn In. Con-
trary to expectation none of the jurors
were excused, and the j,fy as II stood
Saturday will render verdict that
will mean life or death to the young
millionaire.
Assistant District Attorney Caryar
formally opened the case In brief ad
dress to the jury, in which he statet
that the state expected to prove thai
young Tthaw killed White deliheratel,
and without provocation. Mr. Garvar
spoke but seven minutes, closing bis
address with the declaration that the
state expected verdict OF murder in
the FIRST degree.
Stanford Whites son. who was with
his father in the Madison Square root
garden the night Of the tragedy, was
the first witness called by the state,
and told OF the circumstances immedi-
ately preceding and following the kill
ing of his father. All the members of
the Thaw party were in court. and
gave close attention TO the testimony
of the young man.
The state rested its case after nine
witnesses had been examined. Attor.
ney Delmas. the famous California
criminal lawyer. conducted the cross
examination of the witnesses, and will
have active charge Of the defense from
now on.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
MINISTER SLABS EDITOR
LIVELY INCIDENT IN THE STATE
LEGISLATURE.
Rev. c.. n. Devol, Member Of tn,
House, Used His Clerical fsst
on Fritz Merrick.

Charleston, Feb. 4.-Tne senate held
mo session Saturday and the house had
the center of the stage Even with this
advantage, however, the latter body
would hardly have proven Interesting
but for a personal encounter just be-
fore the afternoon session, between
Rev G. H. Devol, member from Wood
'courty, and Fritz Merriok, editor of
the Social Rebel, a paper published at
Parkersburg.
Editor Merrick, in his last issue,
made some damaging statements, COZ
Meeting Mr.. DeyoI's name with the
Book Trust The editor ~vas seated at
the reporters table, in front of the
clerks desk in the house, just before
time for that body to be called to or
der, when Mr.. Devol approached and
insisted on slapping his face. Merrick
objected and resisted, and Mr.. Devol
struck him twice in the face with his
| fist.
Merrick gameiy sought to fight back
but, being a much smaller man than
! Devol, found himself at a great disad-
vantage and could do no damage. Del
egate Smith, of Huntington. interfered,
and others got between the belliger-
ents and kept them apart. No damage
was done beyond knot on the editor
! ial countenanee.
| When the house took APP the senate
bill appropriating $4,000 to pay for
defending the suit brought against this
state by Virginia in the Federal SUI
preme court, there was some discus
sion of the expectancy Of passing a
bill making an appropriation of such
size at this time, bat when it came to
voting every member of the house lin
ed up and made the vote on the pas
sage of the measure unanimous.
The two-cent fare bin was passed,
! the vote standing SIS ayes and Z nays.
The bill to regulate ahe fees of sher-
iffs. clerks and other county officers
was favorably reported by the jul
dietary committee.
The senate bill limiting county lev
les to 35 cents on the hundred dollars
was advanced to second reading.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
May Go To s4aperstown.

Members of the Christian church OF
this city are planning trip to Hagers
town on Thursday for the purpose OF
attending the revival services now in
progress in the Christian church
there. If sufficient number can be
secured, special train will return the
same night, leaving Hagerstown at IL
o'clock. John l.. Bateman is chairman
of the committee in charge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
APPOINTED ADMINISTRATORS.
Mr.. nolI to Take Care Of Personal rs
tate of w. o. Miller.

Attorney Allen b. Nol has been ap-.
pointed administrator Of the personal
property of the late w. ~ Miller, upon
petition OF Mrs. Hout OF Shepherds
town. aunt OF the decedent. Mr.. Mil
ler's personal property consists or.
about 5000 In cash in one OF the local
banks, the remainder OF $1,000 he re-
ceived from the sale OF house in this
city several months ago. 1t is SAID
that the DISPOSAL of the real estate
wllled to Mr., Miller by his father is
provided for outside of the jurisdic-
zion of Mr. Noll. Mr. Noll was also
appointed administrator OF Mrs. Mary
Bloom. former resident OF the Fall,
ing Waters district. lie qualified in
both instances.
Attorney Wilbur H. Thomas has
qualified as administrator of the es-
tate of the late William Tedrick,
former well known farmer OF the
district.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
HAT PLUMAGE TO GO
AAZLETT'S BILL IN THE SENATE
TO HAVE IMPORTANT EFFECT.
The Protection of Birds is the Intent
Of the Measure Introduced in the
Senate.

Charleston, Feb. 4.--Senator Robert
Hazlett, OF the First district, has intro
duced a bill in the senate which has for
it's object the protection of birds, their
nest and their eggs, and II will short
ly have a place on the calendar, har~
ing been referred to the committee OF
counties, districts and municipal cor
porations, of which Senator Hazlett is
the chairman.
II the bill passes the women OF the
state must find other ornaments and
embellishments for their hats and bon
nets, as one of the provisions makes
ii anlawfui to sell, expose fer sale,
transport or ship the plumage of any
protected bird whether killed within
or out of the state
The bin declares that all Will birds,
he1h resident and migaaury in this
state, are the property of the state
For the purpose of the law the follow.
ing are considered gaIne birds: Ami
tidae, commonly known as swan
geese, uant, river and sea ducks, the
rallidae. commonly known as rails
;coots, mBd-hens and gallinnlae; the
| lirnicolae, commonly known as shore
birds, pioyers, surf birds, snipe, wood.
cocks, sand-pipers, taflers and cur.
LEWIS; the gallinae, commonly known
as wild turkeys, grouse, prairie chick
ems, pheasants, pau fridge and quail
All other species Of Wild birds shall
be considered non-game birds.
III is provided that certificates may
be granted to any property accredited
persons, permitting the lolder thereof
to collect birds and their eggs for
scientific purposes only The app5can
must have the written testimonials
from two reputable eamifholpgists
The b1ll MAKES it misdemeann for
any otAer person to destroy the nests
or eggs Of protected birds.
Birds not protected are the English
sparrow, house sparrow. great harmed
owl, sharp skinned hawk and cooper S
hawk
The bin further provides that mo
one will be prevented from keeping a
non-game bird in q cage as domestic
pet, provided that the bird shall not
be sold or exchanged OF transported
out OF the state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
INSANITY HIS DEFENSE
Clean-Cut Plea Entered In Behalf
Of Harry Thaw.
DR.. WlLEYs STRONG EVIDENCE
Family Physician and Aiienist Swcre
That Slayer Of White Is Mentally
Unbalanced.
Special Dispach to The World.

Special Dispach TO The World.
New York, Feb. 5.--The taking Of
testimony for the defense In the tria
OF Harry Kendall Thaw, charged viii
the murder of Stanford White. was be-
gun this morning. the most important
witness for the prisoner being Dr
Wiley, Of Pittsburg. the Thaw family
physician and famous alienist. DR.
Wiley swore that Harry Thaw had
frequently exhibited unmistakable
symptoms of insanity. and described In
detail the actions of the prisoner once
on street car.
The testimony of DR.. Wiley is In
line with the plan of the defense ia
enter clean-cut plea OF insanity. as
outlined in Attorney Gleason's opening
statement TO the Jury.
II is declared that the condition OF
Thaw's brain had always been such
that given certain conditions OF stress
insanity would naturally result These
conditions. he said came with his
marriage to Evelyn NesbIt and the
events that followed
II is also stated that an effort viii
be made to prove that Thaw had for
long time believed his life to be IN
danger from White. Evidence will be
offered TO show that the defendant had
carried revolver for long time be
lore the shooting. And III this connec
ton the defense will probably make
use OF statement made by one OF
the witnesses for the prosecution
This was one OF the men who caught
and held Thaw just after he had done
the shooting He testified that Thaw
had said to his wife:
"All right, dearie. but | have prob
ably saved your life
Counsel announced that Evelyn Mes
bit Thaw would be placed on the stant
to tell some Of the occurrences tina
had preyed upon her husbands mine
until they drove him insane. He dit
not go into particulars regarding thes'
occurrences, but he said that when, Il
1903, Harry Thaw asked the choru
girl to marry him, she declined.
She had recently been subjected :
a surgical operation, said Mr. Gleason
and the reason that she gave for n
fusing Thaw when he fist asked he
/ hand had something 10 do with Stai
ford White.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
MADE AN ASSIGNMENT
MR.. uNeERlN FINANCIAL STRAITS
AT BERKELEY SPRINGS.
Appointed Trustee For His Property
in Order to Protect Himself From
Serious Loss.

Berkeley Springs, Feb. "A pro.
found sensation has been created here
by the announcement that former
State Senator A. X. Unger. one of the
wealthiest aud most prominent resi-.
dents OF Morgan county, has made an
assignment for the benefit of his cred
itors. naming Attorney Forrest w.
Brown, of Charles Town. as trustee for
his property in Berkeley Springs and
Morgan county.
Senator Unger's assignment was
made necessary in order to protect
himself from serious financial loss
through the failure OF his partner, Mr..
G. T. Jack ON whose paper Senator
Unger is an indorser 10 the amount of
about $4,000. Recently Mr., Jack
transferred all his property to his
brother, thereby placing the burden Of
paying his Indebtedness on Senator
Unger Mr. Jack is said to be hopeless
~ involved. and his failure also in
wolves his partner in setious loss
The liabilities named in the papers
Of assignment are placed at about $780,
0Uo, while the value OF the property
placed in the hands of Attorney Brown
is about $4,000 All the real and
personal property Of Senator ungef
has been placed in the hands of the
trustee, and the task OF strengthening
out the financial trouble will be taken
up Immediately There is much sym,
patty expressed here for Senator Tn
ger
Child Burned.
The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. t.
j. Nicely, of this place, was fatally
burned Saturday night by falling
against red hot stove The parents
were absent from the house when the
child overturned its crib,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
PURE FOOD COMING.
PREDICTION THAT ALI STATES
WILL ADOPT UNIFORM LAWS.
Appropriation Made For Payment Of
Chemists Who viii inspect All
Foods in the Various States.


Washington, d. G, Feb with
In five years 1t is probable that we
shall have pure food laws throughout
the country that are uniform in stand
ards and in definitions of adultera-
tons, said Secretary Wilson, com
menting on the activity of various
state legislatures In enacting laws
which conform closely to the national
pure food and drugs act.
Already many states have on their
statute books excellent laws regula-
ting food products and we are inform
ed that other states have measures
pending before their legislatures
which in a short time viii be passed.
Ohio has first-rate pure food laws and
they are executed by state food and
dairy commission. A pure food bill
corresponding with the national law,
is pending before the Indiana legisIa-
ture and a similar measure has been
prepared for introduction in the leg
islature of Illinois. Several states
already have passed laws adopting tho
definitions and the principles OF tho
law enacted by the congress, among
those states being Georgia, Iowa.
Louisiana, Vermont, AMI Pennsylvan-
Ia"
In statement made few days ago
before the house committee on agri-
culture, DR.. II. H. Wiley. chief Of tho
bureau of chemistry of the department.
or agriculture predicts that inaA q
brief time. there would be an end tc :
all the confusion In the various states
arising from the enactment of the
national pure food law.
"what we want. said he, and
what is coming is perfect uniformity
OF standards. This lack Of uniformity
has been the cause heretofore OF much
trouble to manufacturers. because
every state had different law, differ
ent diflnitions and different methods
OF procedure. The result was that
when a manufacturer had made his
goods so that they suited one state
and sent them into another state they
did not comply with the provisions.
OF the laws of the latter common.
wealth. believe that in eight or
ten years. at most, there VIII not be
state whose laws regarding pure food
will not be practically uniform with
/ all the rest"
II was the purpose OF the agrtculT
tural department to employ. In the efs-
forcement of the national law, cheme
lists who work in the pure food de-
partments OF the states: but an
amendment has been made to the as
ricultural appropriation bill prohibit
ing the payment of any employee OF
any state, county or municipal gov
eminent for such services. by ON
cials OF the department this amer
ment is regarded as q mistake. =
believe that It will be scarcely ~
Ible to obtain chemists who a. v r@
lar with pure food work W 49,, aan'
ploying some of those nov leu r,"" q
vice Of state or muni' IN 'ne .
ments. II is pointed 80 sVsei
majority of chemists me- s'e
( a. ,h,s snac,al kir ave not qualiis
!. ~ me 49, had ! "a Of work, becau'
sAe. -, w . experience in it.
IL ilaon has asked co
!. s'e9s IL appropriation OF $460,0
5 - J, pure food law. as b
a ne"is9 aat # will require about SIC
i wy <ear to carry the law into enet
) ~ = Ach state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09

members who are scattered over the
world and who are kent together by
correspondence, with = reunion at
holidays, when every man gives an
account Of himself either personally
or by letter--New York Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09

Mr.. James Smith, of North Spring
street, has purchased the Whiting
property at the corner of High and
Eulalia streets, and will remove to his
new home in the spring.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
Shipped Live Stock.

The local agents of Senator Gray
Silver have shipped carload of cat
tie and hogs to the Baltimore market.
The cattle We're extra fine, avergins
1,2o0 pounds each.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
LAD BROKE ARM.
Little Howard Miller Painfully Injured
\ BY a Fall. =

Howard Miller. the young son Of Mr.
and Mrs. 0. G. Miller. residing on the
boom land, fell at his home Sunday
morning and fractured beth the bones
Of the left arm between the elbow and
wrist The break was an ugly one.
and the little fellow s. ffered great
pain. Dr.. Hedges reduced the frac.
ture.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
The Times.

When do the sailors on ship rig
up jury mast, pop?"
7 Only in trying times. my son"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09

Mr.. Frank Denis has taken his son
Daniel to a Baltimore hospital to be
operated upon TOR hernia,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
NOT a CANDIDATE.
Judge Sanders viii Not Be in the

Judge Joseph M. Sanders, of the SUI
preme court bench. authorized the
statement that be is not candidate
for the Republican nomination for
governor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-09
MIR. Mccurdy's Address. :

.A Rev. Mr.. McCurdy was scheduled to
Speak on "Sour Grapes and deliver
I'd an address wholly at variance with
the preconceived idea of many who at
kended the meeting. He took his text
from Ezekial. reading that portion that
eah with the children of Israel who
\Nad eaten of the grapes. and whose
Rlldren's teeth would be thus set
pm edge
IhNhis very interesting and able ad-
6ress. Mr.. McCurdy spoke of the law
[bf heredity and environment He
welt upon the Importance of heredity.
kpn told OF the old biblical adage Of
The Washington times., 1907-01-07
Former Rosie BOOte May
Cause More Gloom in
Court of King.

LONDON. Jan. There are head
shakiugs and whispered "I-t0ld-yOu-sos
in the clubs when the Marquis OF Head
forts name Is mentioned. The fulhllment
Of gloomy prophecies is not that the
marquis has followed the fashionable
tendency OF separating from the mar
chioness-Which gloomy predictions were
SO freely made when be married Rosie
Boote. the Gaiety Theater girl
The marquis and marchioEess are as
devoted as ever. so devoted In fact that
IL is said the marquis has been won
over 10 the faith of his beautiful wife.
The marchIoness is not only a very en-
thusiastic mOtOrist and al energetic
golfer. she is also a very enthusiastic
and energetic Catholic. and the alleged
fuIhllmenU OF prophecy is that the mar
quis has been converted 10 Catholicism,
II this IS so there is likely 10 be an
even more pronounced rumpus at court
than there was when the marquis mar
ried. Previous To the marriage the King
did his utmost 40 prevent IT, Lord
Headfort was in the First Life Guards
and was told hat II he married the
The Washington times., 1907-01-07
TOWN IS INVADED
BY HUNGRY WOLVES
Stalk in Business
District of Winnipeg in
Search for Food.

WINNIPEG. Manitoba, Jan Heavy
SHOWS. accompanied by colo weather
have driven wolves and coyotes into
the cities and towns in such numbers
that women and children are t%errorized.
The animals are IN search of food, and
are so bold that they nvade the busiest
streets of this city.
A big animal was chased out OF town
last night by an improyised hunting
party.
While walking 10 town Saturday even
ing Willis Underwood, a farm hand, was
attacked by three wolves and TOOK
refuge in "A tree. He was rescued sew
eral hours later. after suffering intensity
With the cold and exposure. Two farm
ers in a wagon chased the animals away.
killing one Of them
The Washington times., 1907-01-07
PROFESSORS LOSE
CARNEGIE MONEY
Rockefeller's University of
Chicago Out of Pen
sion Fund.

NEW YORK. Jan. John ID. Rookie
feller's University Of Chicago is not 10
share In the beneh OF Andrew Carne-
gis's 100000 pension fund for super
ANIMATED college professors. In the
fnst annual report OF the Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement OF
Teaching. there appears a note written
to trustees OF the Foundation by the
late President Harper. in which he took
the position that his institution was not
strictly UNCONVENTIONAL in the sense COW
cred by Carnegie's deed OF gift, ana
therefore was eligible 20 a share OF the
pension fund.
otherwise. Brown University, at Provi-
dence. also has been excluded from the
fund.