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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
DECISION Is RESERVED
Action Brought by 8, & 0. Against
3. S, & P. Heard.
3. & 0. SUES FOR 100000
g. S. and p. Says Road Has Been Run
In Unjust Manner and That o.
g. o. Is owino.

Judge Dayton heard argument la the
United states court on Tuesday In the
action brought by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad against the Berkeley
Springs and Potomac road for the
specific performance OF contract
wherein the Berkeley Springs and Po-
tomac road agreed to furnish 100000
to aid in the construction of the road
from Hancock to Berkeley Springs.
the Baltimore and Ohio to furnish the
balance to complete the road over and
above $4,000 put in by the Berkeley
Spring and Potomac road The con-
tract provided that the Berkeley
Springs and Potomac road should. aft
ter completion, issue bonds OF $1,000
each and should secure them by mort
gage on the corpus of the Berkeley
Springs and Potomac road to main
tain In twenty years the Baltimore
aud Ohio never demanded the issuing
of the bonds and have run that road
for the last nineteen years under a
system which has created a deficit
with interest for 100000. The Balti-
more and Ohio brings suit in equity
for the specific performance of the
contract entered into In 1887 and on
the law side OF the contract suit at
law for 100000.
The court heard on Tuesday the ex-
ceptions to the answer OF the Berke-
ley Springs and Potomac road which
sets up that the Baltimore and Ohio
is not entitled to the performance OF
the contract because they have run
the road in an unjust manner and in,
equitably and instead Of the Berkeley
Springs and Potomac owing the Bal.
timore and Ohio road the Baltimore
and Ohio owes the Berkeley Springs
and Potomac. and therefore Is not en-
titled to specific performance.
A. G.. Hagner and J Fl. SIler, of Ha-
gerstown. represented the Berkeley
Springs and Potomac road and the IN.
terests of the Baltimore and Ohio were
looked after by Faulkner, Walker e.
Woods. The court reserved decision
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
BIG STEAMER BURNS.
CITY OF CLEVELAND, UNDER
CONSTRUCTION, DESTROYED.
Burned to the Waters Edge and VIII
De Loss Except for the Hull
and Part of Machinery.

Detroit, Mich. May 13.-The mag
niflcent new passenger steamer City
OF Cleveland. under construction at
the plant of the Detroit ShipbuiIdlng
Company for the Detroit and Cleve-
land Navigation Co. aud designed to
run between Detroit and Cleveland,
was swept by fire early today. and "a
total loss except for her hull aud
machinery. How much they have been
damaged cannot be determined until
the hull Is pumped out and careful
examination made. The loss. which
falls upon the Detroit Shipbilding Co.
a branch of the American Shipbuild-
ing Co. is about 100000, and Ii fairly
well covered by insurance. The fire
broke out Just before daylight in some
mysterious manner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
affirmed today by the higher court.
Hummel will apply for a stay

affirmed today by the higher court.
Hummel will apply for a stay Of
sentence.
Conspiracy, to annul the marriage
of Charles W. Morse. the financier, to
Mrs. Charles e. Dodge was the crime
of which Hummel was convicted. Mrs.
Dodge had secured a divorce from her
former husband in 1898. Three years
later she was married to Mr.. Morse.
In 1903 Hummel, as counsel for
Dodge, began proceedings to annul the
decree of divorce separating Dodge
and Mrs Dodge on the ground that
no papers in the case were ever serv-
ed on Dodge He was successful and
the divorce was set aside, but 1t was
learned subsequently that the papers
had been served on Dodge and he was
indicted on charge of perjury. The
decree of divorce was then reaffrmed
and Mrs Dodge again became the wife
of Mr. Morse.
The Hummel affidavit in the recent
Thaw case caused quite a sensation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
WHITE COMES INTOCOURT.
He is Brought Here and Put Under
$1,000 Bonds.
OBLIGATION AGAIN RENEWED
He Is Placed In Custody OF Marshall
For Appearance at June Term
At Parkersburq.

Charles Fl. White appeared before
the United States court on Wednesday
morning and was placed In the Gus
tody of the marshall with the prIvil-
ege of giving bond before the United
States commissioner for his appear
ance at Parkersburg at the June
term. The amount of the bond was
placed at $4,000. Bondsmen had not
been found last night.
Mr.. White was the man who EN-
bezzled funds from the postoffice to
the amount of $1,000 some time after
October IA, 1906. He was inyestiga-
ted and placed under bond His bonds
men were citizens prominent In Mar
tinsburg and members of the Elks.
He was to have appeared before the
court on Tuesday but he failed to
come. The story on the streets Is to
the effect that some of his bondsmen
located him and went after him and
brought him here
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
TO DEVELOP LIMESTONE.
AMERICAN LIME AND STONE CO.
SOON TO BEGIN WORK.
ouarres viii BE Opened This Sum.
mer and Lime kilns viii Be
Erected.

The promoters OF the American
lime & Stone Company have been
here during the past few days looking
over the property which they recently
acquired. They have interested suf'
ficient capital in the enterprise to as
sure the success of the undertaking
and just as soon as they can get
things thoroughly organized operations
will be commenced
They own large tract Of the best
limestone in Berkeley county. and ex-
pect to develop 1t to the limit. There
has been an impression abroad that
this land was purchased for specula-
tive purposes but the manner in which
the owners are going to work seems
to assure the early opening OF the en-
terprise. The company expect to have
their quarries In operation in a couple
of months and before the summer Is
over the kilns IN which they expect To
burn their lime will be built and by
fall they will be in full operation.
After the stone and lime industry Is
developed the company expect to put
In cement mill This will add an
other branch to their development.
The prospects for the early commence
ment on the tract are bright and the
industry will add to the already large
developments along the line In this
county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
PEOPLE MUST GIVE MONEY
If They Would Have Successful
Celebration on July4
RED MEN WILL DO WORK.
COMMITTEES Has Met With Success IN
Obtaining Funds-Prizes VIII
Be Offered.

Whether or not the celebration on
the Fourth of July will be a howling
success will depend to large extent
upon the citizens of Martinsburg. A
member of the order Of Red Men says
that the members of that body viii
devote their time to it but that the
citizens will be expected to furnish
the funds.
He SAYS that it will be benefit TO
the people of Martinsburg to keep the
people at home and bring people from
other places here He says that Ii
the citizens of Martinsburg contribute
the way they should, they can make
a big thing out of it. 1t takes money
to start such things. He points to the
fact that the Red Men have made a
success of such things before and they
will make a success of this.
The committee has seen a number
of merchants and has met with sue
cess in obtaining funds. Prizes will
be offered. 1t has not been decided
what companies will be invited to par
ticipate. The members of the com
mittee are NJ c. Blondel w. w. Kib-
Ter, L. B. Frankenbury, w. A. Henry,
E. c. Smith. At the meeting tonight
other committees will be appointed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
PAVING BEGINS.
Workmen Start Laying Of Brick Pave
ment On Queen Street.

A gang of about dozen men began
paving operations on Queen street on
Wednesday Work was started at
both ends of the block bounded by
Martin and Burke streets While the
work was in progress ropes were
stretched across the ends of the street
within this section to prevent ingress
of teams or men Good progress was
made in the job of picking off the sur
face preparatory to layings the sand
for the brick.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Corey. Gilman Wedding pulled OF.

New York. May 1.-THE Corey
Gilman wedding took place tonight.
~ minister was at last found who
would perform the ceremony. 1t was
thought magistrate would have to be
called in. The name of the parson
was not disclosed The ceremony took
place shortly after midnight in the
royal suite at the Gotham hotel Only
% guests attended the ceremony.
The groom, William f. Corey, presi-
dent of the U. S. Steel corporation.
gave the bride, Miss MabelIe Gilman.
the former comic opera star. bridal
present OF 81 100000
1t has cost the president OF the
great trust s6.OO0.00O in payments to
the bride, his former wife and parents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
WROTE HISTORY OF RAID
MISS JENNIE CHAMBERS DIES AT
HARPERs FERRY.
Had Reputation AS Writer and Many
Of Her Stories of John Brown Have
Been Published.

Miss Jennie Chambers. daughter of
the late Edmund Chambers, died az
her home in Harpers Ferry OF apople-
KY, aged sixty-three years. She came
Of a prominent family of Harpers Fer
rv and at the time of her death was
the correspondent there for the Wash
ington Post She was interested in
all public movements of her town,
and filled several offices of trust up to
her demise She was a member Of
the M. ?. ehurch Of Camp Hill.
Miss Chambers was a frequent writ
err for the magazines her contributions
TO the literature of the John Brown
raid being particularly valuable In
historical matter. She also was an
artist of more than local reputation.
Miss Chambers, although a
southerner was a stanch loyallst dur
ing the civil war. AT the risk of her
life, on October 16, 1861. she warned
certain companies Of the Twenty
eighth Pennsylvania, Third Wisconsin
and Thirteenth Massachusetts, reei-
ments of their danger Of capture by a
greatly superior force Of Confederates
under Col Ashby. For this heroic
services she was given honorable men
ton in the dispatches
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Court of Appeals Against Mcclellan

Albany. N. Y. May 10.-The court
of appeals today decided against the
appeal Of Mayor Mcclellan, of New
York, in the recount case The high
err court affirmed the decision OF the
hover court against the mayor. The
latter had questioned the right of At
torney General Jackson to int"
and test the rights of Mcclellan to the
mayoralty. The court was unanimous
in its decision.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Auto overboard; 3 Men in Water.

Auto Overheard; 3 Men in Water.
New York. May 13.-An automobile
broke away from its moorings on the
Long Island railroad ferryboat Baby
Ion during the rush hours this morn
ing and injured three men, one of
whom was forcer through the gate
into the river. There is possibility
also that two other men were crowded
off the boat into the river and drown.
ed. though the report to that effect
lacks authority.
The, accident occurred just as the
Babylon was entering her slip at the
foot of 34ths street at o'cloc'. In
humping against the rack at the side
OF the slip the brake or the safety
clutch of the car was released and it
shot forward. scooping up the chain
and smashing through the gate. There
were a number Of men standing be-
tween the chain and the gate. and it
was among this crowd that the run
away car found its three victims.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
DENTIST TO CONVENE.
They Will Meet at jamestown Sept.
1912 inclusive.


Dr. w e. Minnghii is in receipt Of
a communication stating that the state
convention of dentists will convene at
jamestown on September 10 to IL In
elusive. Lectures will be delivered
by the finest men In the world and
clinics will be given by eminent prac-
titioners. Specimens OF different
kinds OF work and deformed teeth will
be on exhibition. He says one of the
largest assortment OF dental instru-
ments in tbe world will be shown. Or.
Minghinl has been asked to give a
clinic. DR.. Charles Bartlett will Of
ficiate as chairman
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Next Attorney General.

Col. A. r. StalIings Of Tucker coun-
ty has been attending United States
court. He is known the state over as
Handsome Bob and it is said that he
is likely to be the next attorney gen
eral of West Virginia He has been
a member of the state legislature.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
PICTURE OF SCHOOL
A. T. Russer Places One On Exhibi
ton in eurdette's Window.

A. t. Russler, president of the board
of education has put on exhibition in
the window of Burdette's store a fine
drawing of the $4,000 school at Hunt
ington, w Va. 1t will give the citi-
zens an idea of what Martinsburg has
not and what many citizens think the
city should have-fine school build
ing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
To live In osrrardstown.

Mr.. M. l. Parsons, for many years
well known farmer Of near Glengary,
has removed to his new farm. near
Gerrardstown. Mr. Parsons Is puttinA
out an apple orchard OF 1000 trees at
his place near Glengary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Two Earthquakes.

Leoben, Austria-Hungary, May 10
Several earth shocks were felt here
at o'clock this morning. The inhabi-
tants were frightened and vacated
their houses. but no damage was done.
lrkutsk, Siberia, May 10.-A severe
undulating earth shock was felt here
at $50 o'clock this morning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
steei rrust MIll visited ey FIre.

Bridgeport. o.. May ia fierce
fire today destroyed the warehouse OF
the Aetna Standard mill Of the United
States Steel corporation here and
threatened to destroy the entire ST.
900, 900 plant. but a fortunate change
in the wind enabled the firemen to get
the flames under control
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Abe 4umnel win Go to Prison.

New York, May 1O.-one year in
state prison and to pay fine of $500
was the sentence imposed today upon
Abraham H. Hummel, the lawyer, who
was convicted Of conspiracy in the ia
nous Dodge-Mors divorce case. Hum
mel was convicted in the New York
state supreme court several months
ago, but appealed to the appellate d.
vision of that court. The decision was
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
IRA SUTTON MARRiEs.
He WEEDS Miss speck at vancleves-
Vile. on Wednesday.

Ira Sutton was married to Miss
Speck on Wednesday afternoon at
vanclevesville. They are both resi-
dents of this county But they wish
ed to get the knot tied here. AS the
story runs they were unable to find a
minister Mr. Sutton works in the
railroad Office at Chambersburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Nearly Severed Finger.

The four year old daughter OF A.
L. Martin, while carrying a glass OF
water, accidentally struck the glass
against a chair and broke 1t. A piece
of the glass cut into the hand and the
small finger was nearly severed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
MEN AMusE WOMEN.
They Entertain Sisters Of Epworth
League at Methodist Church.

The gentlemen Of the Epworth
League Of the Methodist church en-
tertained the ladies on Wednesday
evening The music for the evening
was furnished by the orchestra. A
literary program was given. A vote
of thanks was given the gentlemen.
Refreshments were served
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
SUITS FOR POLICE.
viii Be Furnished BY Dean, Whit
more, Drewry Co. b

The uniform committee of the city
council has awarded the contract for
the summer uniforms for members OF
the police force to Dean. Whitmore.
Drewry Co, for the second successive
time. The summer attire of the officers
will be ready for them In short time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Pomton is Freed.

Because his wife refused to appear
against him j. D. Pomton who was ar
rested on Saturday evening because
he made such disturbance in beat
ing his wife that he disturbed the
neighbors necessitating the calling in
of the police has been released.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
GIVES LUNCHEON.
Mrs. Stuart Walker Entertains In
Honor OF Mrs. Melcher.

Mrs. Stuart w Walker gave a
luncheon at her home on East Burke
street In honor OF her guest, Mrs
Melcher, Of Philadelphia on Wednes
day. The guests were Mrs. w. IA
Crawford, Mrs. Charles y. Faulkner
Miss SalIie Faulkner. Mrs. H. H. EN-
inert, Miss Mary Alexander. Miss May
Faulkner, Mrs. NJ A. Snodgrass. Mrs
Henshaw, and Miss Mary Stribling.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
PAINTING store.

d. w. Kline is improving the front
OF Thompson and TEompson's and
Melintz and Kline;s stores by putting
thereon a coat of paint
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Dynamite Exolosion Kills 10 Persons.

Atlanta, Ga, May IA dispatch
from Bristol, Tenn, says terrible
dynamite explosion occurred there to-
day. Ten persons were killed and
many injured 1t is impossible to get
any details
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
AueURNs FOR CUBA.
Some of the Immense Output Of This
Company Shipped to Havana.

The Auburn Wagon Company has
just shipped carload OF Auburns to
Havana, Cuba. This Is the first car
load Of an order OF six cars. The
balance Of the order will be shipped
just as soon as the wagons can be
made up.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
COURT ADJouRNs.
United States Court Opened and Clos
ed All Within 30 Minutes.


Federal court came to an abrupt
ending on Wednesday morning. 1t
assembled, was opened and then clos
ed, al within the space of about 30
minutes The petit jurors had been
previously discharged and no cases
were heard Wednesday morning.
Judge Dayton and the officers of his
court hurriedIy left after the adjourn
ment OF the term, some to their homes
n the different parts of the state, and
several to go down the Potomac river
to take part In the annual shad din
nar given by United States Fish Com
missioner Bowers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Eight Hour Day Constitutional.

Washington, May 13.-The United
States supreme court today in the
Massae husetts case of Ellis VS.. United
states, upheld as constitutional the
eight-hour law as applied to public
works.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
The Wheat Market

Wheat dropped OFF a little in Chi
ago Wednesday July quoted at "a
to IS, September e5 to s6 10 and Dec
ember s6 ga to 81 "a
Wheat in Baltimore is quoted at 80.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Wheat Takes 4 jump.

The local market is keeping pace
with the CITY markets. Tuesday at
the local elevators the price went TO
IS cents.
Corn was quoted at $1,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
oxford viii Honor Mark Twain

New York. May 10.-Samuel L.
Clemens, Mark Twain" has been Of
fered the degree of bachelor of letters
by Oxford university, and will sail for
England on June s to receive the
honor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Loss Notice.

Mr. Port Hoffman, of near Beding-
ton sustained loss by fire to his
dwelling house several days ago, aad
the loss was promptly adjusted and
settled by Fl. L. Alexander, insurance
agent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18

Mrs. Ahern, well known lady OF
this city. was paralyzed at the home
Of Mrs Mollie Ahern, on East Martin
street, Monday, and her condition Is
regarded as serious.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Drunk Fined $3.50.

Henry Ball colored man went on
a spree recently and landed in police
court Mayor Harrison fined him
$3.50 on Wednesday which he paid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Sent TO Jail.

Because he took little too much
and made public disturbance John
Lee was sent to Jail for five days by
Justice Smith.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Visitors Day At Home.

r. viii he visitors day at the Stone
Home today. All who are interested
and all who are not are cordially in
vited to ha nresent
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
Able TO &c Out.

William Ineelbright who was hurt
AT re qusrries about six weeks ago
is able 70 be at work again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
GETS A CHARTER.
The Evening Journal Has Been ~:
thorixed--Thc incorporation

The following charter has been
granted by the secretary Of state:
The Evening Journal Publishing Co,
Martlnsburg: authorized capital, $780,
900; subscribed. $4,000: paid. $4,000;
to publish daily and weekly newspa-
pers. Incorporators; Fl, D. Flood, APP
pomattox. Va: Fl. r Byrd, Wfnches-
ter Va; Charles J. Faulkner, p. w.
Weaver, Gray Silver, J. w McSherry,
Martinsburg nj,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
MARRIED HERE WEDNESDAY.
Clarence Shipper Webs Miss Lucy
Candy at Lutheran Parsonage.

The marriage Of Clarence r. Ship
per and Miss Lucy y, n. Candy.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Cam
bv, Of Berkeley county. took place at
noon Wednesday at the Lutheran par
soaage The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Charles s. Trump, after which
the young couple left for their future
home 10 the county
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18

Welton Collins has accepted q posi-
ton with the Shepherd pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
PROJECT PROGRESSING.
indications Are That Bridge Over Po-
tomac Will Be Built.

Francis " Aler attorney for the
company which purposes TO arch the
Potomac at WIliamsport went to the
latter city on Tuesday and held con-
ference with prominent man rela-
tive to their interests in the matter
Mr. Aler says that the indications are
that the project is going ahead
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18
win Live Here.

Mrs. Hattie Bauchman. OF Mil
waukee, Wis. has moved to Martins.
burg, where she will make her future
home
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-18

Sweetness has gone up, Sugar took
a light rise yesterday