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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
sTosssooM TO pa RsmooELED.
Extensive imp ovements for Room
Vacated by c. c. cushwa.

Vacated by c. c. cushwa.
Charles D. Burns has the contract
to make some radical changes in the
Mrs. sallie y Gerling building on
North Queen street The storeroom
recently vacated by Mr.. Charles g..
Cushwa viii be entirely overhauled
and Mr. Burns viii commence work
Monday morning As tod before in
this paper. Grocer F. A. Minor has
leased the whole building
The improvements referred to en-
brace new open front for the store,
new metal ceiling. new flooring, coun-
ters and shelving. Besides this the
floor of the back building or wareroom
viii be lowered so as TO conform to
the front level The job will be finish
ed about the first Of the year when
MI. Minor Will at once move in. He
and his family viii occupy the living
apartments on the second and third
floors
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
High price for Land.

The highest prizes ever paid for
Clarke county Va, farm land has Just
been obtained by the Whiting heirs
who have sod Pleasant Hi, near
Royce. to Henry y. Gilpin OF Balti-
more, for s125 per acre. The farm
contains 800 acres and adjons Kent
mere, which Is already the property Of
Mr. Gilpin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
Or. Mcclure Taken SICK.

Or. NJ. Y. McCuae : nth RIA elgh
street, was taken suddeuls very III az
about eight o'clock Thursday evening
y tn acute pneumonia. Sc vas much
improved today and her cecovery Is
looked for In the course 81 4 few days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
BIG CAKE FOR SECRETARY TAFT
The secretary's Impressions of ST.
beria's Resources and Her People.

beria's Resources and Her People.
On board the train bearing Secre-
tary Taft and his party to Moscow
toasts were drunk TO President Roose-
welt and Emperor Nicholas. In honor
Of Thanksgiving the Russian passen-
gers presented an elaborate cake to
the American secretary of war Bear
ing Russian and American flags. In
response to the presentation speech
Secretary raft SAID that he was mucn
impressed with the resources and fer
tllity OF Siberia and the appearance
and character Of the people.
lie prophesied a future develop
ment fer Siberia as great and similar
TO that Of the American Western
states ana believed thar It would
beeome the ieading section OF the
country in agriculture re was pleas
ca with SIS 0us-antieiaated visit 70
Russia and was sorry that he could
nj lcngthen il
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
THANKSGIVING EVENTS.
Union and Special Services in
Various Churches.
FlREMEN GIVE A PARADE
Notable Gathering Of Knights of
columbus-Degrees Conferred en-
Class of sixty.
From The Word Of Friday.

From The Word Of FRIDAY.
Thanksgiving day in Martinsburs
was not as duh and monotonous yes
terdsy as many in the past There
seemed to be something doing all day
Of more or less consequence. The
weather was pretty nearly IDEAL foi
the time of the year and it was good
day FOR both sexes TO display their
new fall toys. OF course there were
the usual family gatherings and din
ner parties. Moreover the customary
Thanksgiving services We're held in
a number of the churches. while the
Presbyterian. Methidtst and TrinET
Presbyterian, First Methodist. Trinity
Methodist, south and First Baptist
churches held a union service in the
Presbyterian church, the sermon be-
ing preached by Rev. W d. McCnrdy.
In Christ Reformed and st. Johns Ln-
theran churches elaborate programs
were rendered, the pastors of both
congregations preaching appropriate
Thanksgiving sermons.
In accordance with local custom
there was pretty general cessation
from business and nearly everybody
took a holiday, or partly so at least.
The order Of town. was excellent, there
beng only one arrest for drunken
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
MANY AUTUMN BRIDES
MISS CORA DONALDSON WEEDS
AT JONES SPRING.
Weddings at HedgesvilIe, Gerrards
town and Other Places in 6erke-
ley County.

From The Word Of Friday.
The home Of Air. and Mrs. -. J..
Donaldson at Jones Spring was the
scene OF a pretty wedding Wednesday
evening at O'clock. when their
daughter Miss Cora. became the bride
Of Mr.. Frank y. Kees. The officiating
clergyman was Rev Mr.. Leps, pastor
Of the Presbyterian church at that
place.
Both are popular young people of
the ne ghborhood and many friends at
tended the wedding
Mller-crawford
At the Reformed church parsonage
East Burke street. on Friday after
noon. Mr.. Joseph A. Miller and Miss
Jennie May Crawford, both of near
Gerrardstcwn, this county. were unit
ed in holy wedlock. Rev pr Hoff-
helms oficiated In the presence of a
few witnesses.
Wintcrmoyer-Fuss.
A very pretty wedding took place at
the home Of Mr.. William Fuss, near
Iedgesyille Wednesday evening at Z
O'Clock. when his sister, Miss Sallie
Fuss. was married to Mr. John Win
termoyer. Dy Rev. Richard H K. Gill,
pastor Of the N. e. church.
piush-Licklider.
Mr. Robert G. Plush Of Brunswick,
Nd, and Miss Martha g. Licklider. Of
shapherdstown, were married at D..
m. Thursday by Rev J. NJ Gnlun,
pastor Of st. Mark Methodist Episeo-
pal church. baltimore The wedding
took place in the Rev. Mr. Gillums
home. Both the bride and the bride
groom We're we'll known to Mr. Gillum,
whose pastor he had been ut oEe time,
and it was their desire 10 linn marry
them which took them TO Baltimore
to have the ceremony performed AS
soon as the ceremony was concluded
Mr.. and Mrs. Plush took the train for
Brunswick where they will make
their home
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
ORGANIZED FOR WORKERYAN AS A DICTATOR
Senator Daniel Tells the Nebras-
kan of Mistakes.
SAYS He WANTS TO RUN PARTY
Virginia Statesman Expresses opin.
ions Very Plainly TO Westerner
IN Hotel Lobby.

Washington, Nov. 81 Senator John
w. Daniel and William Jennings Bry-
an had an argumentative set.to In the
New Willard hotel yesterday. Senator
Daniel, who is regarded as the emhodi.
ment of old fashioned Southern chiv-
airy and courtesy, did not hesitate 70
express some personal views OF Mr.
Bryans course. and while his language
did not pass beyond the limit OF par.
Hamentary observance. hts words
were marked by decisive frankness.
Mr.. Bryan was civil also. but il was
evident that he resented the attempt
Of the Virginia statesman 70 take him
to task.
The peerless leader and the vir-
gina orator came face to face just
outside the ladies' waiting room. of
the main lobby Of the New Willard
They had not seen each other for a
long time, and In the interval Senator
Daniel has criticised Mr. Bryan pub
licly for his severed new Nsms.' par.
ticllarly his government ownership
proposition. Hardly had they shaken
hands when the subject Of Senator
Daniels criticism Of Mr. BRYAN came
up
4 like You personally Mr. Bryan"
e,fS s-r,s4n, Danfaf sshltt IN prf ike
your methods.
ITO what 10 you object particular
Typ asked the Nebraskan-
Il object particularly sir e your
atten,pt to d'ctate o ma 3emoefatic
partv resSendsl seaetor nanlel.
promptly
when did ! ever attemp. @ dlctate
% the democratic pattr28 came from
Mr. Rryan.
Says He Dictated II.
you dictated It in 1900 SIX when
you refused to run for president IN.
less the free silver plank was retain
ed in the platform Senator Daniel
answered
"Then you id not approve az the
pIatferm in 1900" asked AR. Bryan.
Il certainly did not. replied the sen
ator. u said then II would be fatal
''Well, am glad to know that you
did not agree with it, for | had always
supposed that you were on the plat
form committee. you had hand In
its making"
Il was on the platform committee.
but 1t was under protest You stuck
that silver plank In that platform and
You dictated the making Of the plat
form Of 1900. You have attempted
too much to dictate to the party and
You are making a mistake by doing IT,
AS I said, | Ike sen personally but
I can't agree with some 81 yoar Ideas
and II YOU want 20 sueesed ven must
nult r'dng rough shea over all tire
members Of the partg
This took then agsif beck 30 the
( convention q 1889 TIE
! discussion ln wac aaiel
again aid he ais W
tme With the platform
ard whats more e yoH are going
70 Insist on making 2 platform ana
ruling your party before yoii wlll be-
come candidate yen hopld ont tek-
( ing your cue from the Independence
League"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
Real Estate sales.

Auctioneer J w Dodd sold at public
outcry THURSDAY afternoon the house
and lot Of Mrs. Annie KeesecEer, at
Marlowe, 10 Mrs Florence @ Miller
for s691. Possession given Arril
next. p. VI snyder il vas the at
torney
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30

Mrs. Corbin Tabler and daughter, Of
Greensbnrg. are spending few days
with Rev. and Mrs. Wilson. East Penn
sylvan'a avenue
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30

The public schools closed Wednes
day evening for the balance Of the
week. The bells will ring as usual
next Monday morning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
nenIes TakIna Anyone,s cue.

We'll now. Senator, 4 You have
the idea that am taking p cue
from anybody. We shculd NOT talk any
more about this subject" replied Mr.
Bryan. and then they again told each
ether how they liked the other per-
sonaHy. and parted IN friendly way.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30

Carnations On hand at ail tines,
Roses at short notice Fan ral designs
made to order.
JOS. IAiBACH.
223 East Burke ST., Winchester
phone il-29-tf-h-w
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30

Sailors win Over Aruy--'fhe Latter
Clearly outpayod.

The Al-Nayy eeyen defeated the
Al'-Afny team az American Leaga-
mark III the Tfankselgins day game
at Washington, II TO )
Ihe All-Arny ouffi; was clearly
aatc sed n the second half The
Sailors toyed with them after the first
FIVE minutes Ct play. During the In.
ital pari Il both teams played on
ecual terms. neither having an ad-
vantage The game was an od-fash-
icnod affair Caly several times dur
ing In contest was the forward pass
~ ey ience and On all occasions save
ems II failed to, produce anything
wHFthy of mention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30

On fhe Franklin field, phIladelph a.,
III finelg played game. Pennsylvania
defeated Cornell IL 10 4. About So,-
GOO people witnessed the game.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
GOOD-BY TO Y. NJ. c. A.
Convention Ends With White
Honse Reception,
PRESIDENT GREETS DELEGATES
Visitors Are Received by Mr.. Roosc-
welt With Pleasant Word and
Hearty Grin.
Hearty Grip.

".
Washington. Nov. -. President
Roosevelt received the delegates to
the Thirty sixth International conven-
ton Of the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION yesterday afternoon For
three.quarters Of an hour the presi-
dent stood IA the East Room Of the
White House while the delegates at a
quick step streamed past There are
said to have been more than 1900
delegates iii attendance al the conven-
ton. and If any Of them missed shak-
llig hands with the president, they
must have been very III indeed.
Each delegate was greeted, after
passiug the scrutinizing eyes Of the
secret service men. by Mir Roosevelt,
who gave 10 all pleasant word and
a hearty grip.
Special honor and few words Of
felicltation we're spoken BY the pres
iaent to several Of the distinguished
men 81 the convention Particularly
did be greet the four representatives
from japan and one from China SOW
eral from England and one from Aus,
tra'ia. There were several little girls
logged 40 with beautiful hair and rib
hous ana other bits Of feminine adorn-
ment. and to these the president bent
low and smiled
Although Il was probably as hard
work Of its kind us Mr. Roosevelt has
been cailed upon 10 do in many
months he did not seem fatigued, and
even had time TO greet the two re-
porters who were present after the
FAST delegate had departed
Praised by President.
II am glad Ia BE- able to greet these
pecple. he said rhes are doing
such great work I They 20 out and
work among al sorts Of people, you
know Then the president saw a
badge 81 the Eighth Army Corps OF
the Spanish war and remarked how
strange IL was to see that there.
It was the origina intention OF the
president to have spoken to the dele
gates. but at the last moment 1t was
decided that the handshaking shonld
constitute the whole program OF the
reception.
The last day Of the convention saw
eslde The trip to Mount Vernon and
the presidents reception the breaking
of ground for the new Y NJ. G. A.
building for colored men.
These last exercises began shortly
after O'clock Commissioners Mac,
rarland acted as chairman and intro
duced speakers The prayer was made
b Or. Marsh. and the principal adj
dress By Prof Kelley Miler, O How
IRA university
Following this address canle short
talk b Richra g Morse general sec
Rotary Of the international committee,
ana then tl1e greeting was given By
q sarasp Wanery preslden Of the
worlds committee
Tf naw bu'dlne y located on
Twelfth street batmeer $ end I. Fifty
thoueanl dollars has been raised for
~ construction and & 81 heped that
slooqo0 WIN ~ at hand before the
structure is finished
The delegates began 70 leave Wash
ington shcgilY after the presidents re-
ception. 50 that only q few hundred
Witnessed the ground breaking exer-
els $ Most ~ those who remained left
last night or vii leave today. so that
the thifty-slxih international conven-
ton bids fair to d come a memory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
MANY SOCIAL EVENTS
DINNER PARTY AT BoYDvlLLE
ON THANKSGIVING DAY.

Wedding Annlversary--Family sc.
union-~other soclai zyeats TFat
Ma ksd Thanksgiving Day.
trom the Wor III Friday
Among the. many dinner parties
here On THURSDAY WAS that Of Senator
and Mrs Charles J. Faulkner, at Boyd
vile Besides the family there We're
present as guests: Captain STROLLER
W Smith. z. s. n. and Mrs. Smith,
Miss Margaret Smith, and Mr., and
Mrs Robert L. Preston, Of Washing
ton: Masters Whiting Faulkner and
Pau Dunn. of Shenandoah institute,
Winchester. aSl Mrs Kate Young. or
Hampton. Va. a sister Of Mrs. Faux
man
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30
Knlaata of Columbus.

NnfNlleS OF OSihiiAb0Sf
There was one feature Of the day
that was out of the ordinary, namely,
F, the meeting Of the Knights Of Colum-
Abus popniar Catholic organization
YThe first. second and t ird degrees Of
the order were conferred on a class
OF sixty forty of whom were from
Martinsburg The remaining candi-
dates were from Hancock. Berkeley
Springs. Brunswick and Baltimore,
while there were representatives of
the order from various towns and
cities.
The interesting ceremonies took
place in Hobbs hall The first degree
was conferred at 1890 a. m. by the
Martinsburg council No. 1869: the
second degree at 1870 p. M. by the
grand knight and staff of the Pied
mont council, and the third degree at.
D. M, by District Deputy Joseph D..
Smith and staff of Baltimore. Dinner
at Hotel Berkeley and luncheon in
the Sunday school room at ST. Jo-
seph's Catholic church rounded day
full Of pleasure aud interest to the
MANY strangers here for the occasion
as well as the Martinsburg Knights
themselves. Rev Father Wilson was
an interested spectator at all the cere-
monies OF the notable event
TIE Parade.
The feature OF most interest to the
4 masses undoubtedly was the fremens
lparade in the afternoon To be sure
lit was not so.yery long or Imposing
(ut what there was OF It was ell
light Whilst the two home bands
FURNISHED good music and plenty OF it
palong the line Of march. yet there
Y was much regret expressed that the
Jones Spring band did not come oyer
ana help out The band had expected
all a'ong to come but at the last min
nte had to give il up
The parade formed at 80 at the
Market house and marched down East
Burke street in the following order:
Captain ] T. Tahelm. chief mar
shall.
Ryneal chemical wagon.
City band.
Hose Co M. D Captain Robert L.
Kaarfott
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-30

Miss Maize Sakeman- Commerce
street returned Thursday evening
from an extended visit East
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45th Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hezlklah Mcdowell.
North Queen street. celebrated the
10th anniversary Of their marriage by
a big family dinner party Thursday.
Their son Robert Mcdowell present.
cd them with handsome rocker in
honor OF the event.
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Gave a Luncheon.

Miss I.ottie Llogd entertained few
friends at luncheon a her home on
South Raleigh street Thursday even
t.l.. "a Z n,nlnck
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-06-22
ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION
Of the San Dle0O & Arizona Road to
 Soon Begin

Announcement has been made by Iohn D. Speckels that actual con- strueton work on the San Diego and Ar zona railroad at this end of the line Vill be commerced as soon as the rights of way have been secured. MT. Spreckels further stated that these rights of way are nearly all secured at the present tine
 MT. Spreckels said MT. Clayton. Mir. Titus and myself have just returned from trip of inspection 10 Carriso Canyon. where work Is now being done in preparation for the laying of the tracks. The sides of the canyon which is about twelve miles long, are of solid granite and the work now being done consists of cutting benches in these walls, the track to be laid along the benches. This work will give the railroad company legal control of the pass. which Is to be used as an en- trance to the desert and will facilitate the building of the tunnels The line . when completed will be one of the most picturesque in the entire country.
 "All the controlling points in the canyon are also being graded, the sur veyne parties working eastward and westward from the canyon. Another surveying party Is working below the b our dary line between Mexico and the United States between Jacumba pass and Tia uana.
 "The company will begin actual construction work in San Diego as soon as all the rights of way have been secured. These rights of way lnclud- ing that through the property of the San Diego. Cuyamaca and Eastern railroad. are nearly all secured at the present time. The right ofway through the property of the West Coast Lum- Der company Is now being adjusted and ihe same Is true in several other cases.
 Up 10 date the company has spent $l ,25o.oO0 in rights of way and in ac- ual cons tructlon work. San Diego Union.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-06-22
NOTICE FOR PuaLlcA1loN.

Department of the Interior, Land office at Los Angeles, Cal, May 8th, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that Weston R. VanDerpoel, of Silsbee, Cal, has filed notice of his intention to make final five year proof in support of his claim, viz: Homestead entry No. 9401, made Oct. 1, 1, 1900, for the NV l-4, Sec. 25, T. 10 A, R. l3E, S. B. M. and that said proof will be made before register and receiver at Los Angeles, Cal. on July 26th, 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation ofthe land, viz: John E. High, W. R Wagele, Joseph Trshil, Ira B. Barrass, all of Silsbee, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, J15jl13 Register.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-06-22
Pianos

The one price house of San Diego Is selling pianos at eastern prices and underselling other coast houses. The One Price House sells the famous Henry F. Miller, >Chickering Bros, Ivers & Pond, Decker, Crown and oth- CT we'll known and proven makes and has exclusive agency for this county. Easy terms arranged Thearle & company, 1925 lO3l Fifth street, San Diego, Cal. Mrs. J. l. Shepherd. special local representative at Imperi- al. n-24-tf
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-06-22
Wifn7an
 The Plumber Tanks and Pipe of all sizes Work Done all Over the Valley Phone 12O Imperial, Cal.
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. United states Land office at Los Angeles, Cal, May Sth, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given .hat Ira B. Bar rass, of Silsbee, Cal, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert land claim No. 2566, for the N l-2OfSE l-4 Sec. 24, T. Is s, R. 13 k, S. B M., before register and receiver, at Los Angeles, Cal, on Thursday, the 2Sth day of July, 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and recla- nation ofsaid land: w. h. Vanderpoel . W. R. Wagele, John E. High, Joseph, Trshil, all of Silsbee, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, j15-jl13 Register.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-06-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land office
 at Los Angeles, Cal, May 8th, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that Joseph Trshil, of Silsbee, Cal, has filed notice of his intention to make final five year proof in support of is claim, viz Home stead entry No. 9647, made Sept. To-, 1901, for the $ T-2 of NV IA and E l-2 of SW IA, section 10, township Is &, range 13 E, S. B. M. and that said proof will be made before register and receiv- CT at Los Angele, Cal, on July 26, 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of the land: w. R. Wander poel, w. R. Wagele, John E. High, Ira B. Barrass, all of Silsbee, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, J15-j13 Register
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-06-22
LODGE NOTICES

-A~ El Centro Lodge, U. D., F. & AA LA M. Stated meetings in ~ Masonic Hall, Fl Centro, first Monday of each month, 7:30 P. M. Members and visiting Masons invited to attend D. Fl. CHAPLIN, W. NJ El Centro Lodge, F. o. E., meets the Lfirst four Thursday nights of each
 mouth. Members and visiting Eagles
 invited to attend.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-06-22
J15il18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the interior, Land office
 at Los Angeles, Cal, May 8th, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that John E. High, of Silsbee, Cal, has filed notice of his intention to make final five year proof in support of his claim, viz: Home stead entry No. 958O, made May 20 1901, for the SEN Sec 2, T. Is s, R 13 E, S. B. NJ, and that said proof will be made before register and receiver at Los Angeles, Cal, on July 26th, 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of the land. viz: w. R. VanDerpoel, W. K. Wagele, Joseph Trshil, Ira B. Barrass, all of Silsbee, Cal.
 FRANK C. PRESCOTT, Register. j15 jl13
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-06-22

With fertile soil, unlim= ited pure water and with excellent railroad facilities for handling the products from our valley. El CentrO is the junction town and in the center of the largest ir= rigated country in the world.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-06-22
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land office, Los Angeles, Cal, May Eth, 1907
 Notice is hereby given that Hettie A. Ross, of Los Angeles, Cal, assignee of Fife Mitchell, has filed notice of inten- ton to make proof on his detert land claim No. 224l for the E16 of Sec. 21, T. Is S, k. Is E, s. B. M., before register and receiver at Los Angeles, Cal, on Friday, the 18th day of July, 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and recla- nation of said land: Holdam Stuart, of Fl Centro, Cal. ; Mamie D. Stuart, of Fl Centro, Cal. T. Hicks, of Los An geles, Cal. J. R. Potts, ofHoltville, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, j8-j6 Register.