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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
Serious Charge.

Ben Moten, young negro, for some
time employed as a cabdriyer, was ar
rested and put to Jail upon warrant
sworn out by Miss Mabel Baldwin, of
Philadelphia, on Tuesday cha rging
assault. Miss Baldwin came to town
to visit at the home of Mr.. Frank
Crimes on College street on Monday
night about nine o'clock and employed
Molten to drive her in his cab to the
Grimes home. Instead of taking her to
her destination he drove out country
road. When she got near the tollgate she
saw be was taking her out of town and
jumping from 1.-THE cab she began to
call for help. The negro became fright
ened and assured her that he would
take her back if she would Renter the
cab. After some hesitation she did so
and he then returned TO town but in
sisted on taking her down a back street
saying people would suspect her if
they saw her alone in the cab but she
protested and finally reached her des-
tinatioh unframed. The young lady is
confident that she would have suffer-
ed bodily harm had she not screamed
for help SO vigorously. 1t is said that
Moten is a bad negro and was dis
charged by Mr.. Staples for insulting
lady passengers.
Moten had hearing before Squire
was held for the Grand Jury.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
No More Absinthe

The law prohibiting the sale of alb
sinthe in West Virginia went into eff
feet last week and the saloon keepers
have, to use the modern vernacular
cut it out. The green bottles have dis
appeared aDd in their Astead is the
pure red hquor. The law forbids the
sale of absinthe in any form and the
old topers who have been using it be-
cause the red liqusr was not strong
enough for them will have to take a
double amount of red liquor to make
up. Absinthe is strong spirituous
liquor made of worm wood and brandy
or alcohol. The wormw ood-.Artemisea
absenthium-has bitter, slightly aro-
matte taste formerly used as tonic
and vermifuge but more COM
monty to protect wooden goods from
moths. The volatile oil is a narcotic
poison and dangerous to take into the
system.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
To Install Machinery.

That the Martinsburg Power Com
nany will install some powerful ma
obinery in its plant in this city and
+bst the city will feel the benefit of it
:, loss than three months is the state
nent made by those in authority.
Work will commence as soon as the
,yeather permits. 1t is purposed to
erect 9 new and commodious brick
building as an addition to the present
structlre on South Water street, and
the most modern and powerful ma
cbinery will be installed therein.
The machinery will include LOCO
horsepower Corliss condensing engine,
the finest type of this sort of machin-
erv. and two 500 horsepower water tube
boilers of the Edgemore type. A brick
stack eight feet in diameter and 2l5
feet high, with a capacity OF 1,5OO
horsepower, will be erected.
In addition to the above another 500
kilowat generator will be added to the
machinery now IN use at the old plant
here. The new plant here will be erect
ed with the idea of increasing IL TO
1,5O0 the event of an emergency.
Contracts for this machinery have
been awarded, and the contractors
have pledged themselves, under heavy
penalty, to have the new plant IN
working order in rs days. Work will
be commenced on Monday morning.
When the new plant is completed
the electric power company will have
about 1850 horsepower Immediately
available, which will be increased to
$40 horsepower when the plant at
the lower dam is completed. This pow
er will be divided as follows: AT Dam
No. 5, 700; at the old plant here, 250;
at Dam No. 500; at the new plant
here 200.
The power will enable the company
/ to take care of all the business for
many years to come, and will result
in the best possible service to the peO-
|ple of this city.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
BOND ISSUE.
Comm encement Doings.

The commencement eXercis es of the
Martinsburg High school will be held
at the Central Opera House on Thurs
day June 6, The baccalaureate sermon
will be preached by DR.. f. M.sWoods,
on Sunday evening, June 2, at the
Presbyterian church.
The class has adopted at its motto
"No Steps Backward" The list Of
graduates is as follows:
Carrie Elizabeth Bowers, Alice Jane
Burk Jane Winifred Friskey
Mary Dorena HODGE, Pearl Mable I'm
bach, Margaret Allye Michael, Mida
Brannon Rigsby, Anna May Ruther-
ford, Fairy Lee Ryneal, Nellie Ethel
Sites, Nina 8Nathanson Thompso n
Mary Dixler Trump.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
Communion Services

The regular quarterly communion
services in the Presbyterian church
will take place on next Sunday morn
ing at IL o'clock. There will be prepar-
atory services in tho lecture room OF
the church on Thursday and Friday
nights and on Saturday afternoon at
the usual hour. At the Saturday ser
vice an opportunity Will be given for
the baptism of children whose parents
are members of the church.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
A Hermit.

George w. Hartman, of Smiths
Greek, along the South Branch of the
Potomac, is very i'll. For years he has
|hved the life of hermit in a delapi-
dated cabin, with only his four or five
dogs as companions. He did all his
{Own work, whether of household ma
fture or otherwise. He has a number of
children, most of whom are fairly well
Ito do, living in Hardy county, West
Virginia and adjoining counties. Dis
Regarding their entreaties to make his
home with them, Hartman continued
|the life of recluse. A few days ago he
|Was found to be sick. Alter press
ing entreaties he finally yielded and
was taken to the home of his brother,
W. T. Hartman, where he will be cared
|lor until other arrangements are made
lor his care and comfort.
1t is said that promise made years
ago to his dying wife that he would
not leave his lone was the cause OF
Ills strange life. Half the roof was off
his mousse and his only bed was a pile
|Ol rags upon the floor, on which he
and his dogs slept.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
Martinsburg w. Va.

Martinsburg w. Va.
Ny Dear Sir
/ want to interest you in some OF our
students who are qualifying themselves
for work in the great field of horticul-
ture. On or about June 10, number OF
men who have been specializing in
horticultural studies will close their
work for this university year. These
are bright, active adults, ready and
willing to take hold of any kind of a
job in horticulture which promises use
full experience and reasonable remun-
Grafton. They are not dandies and
afraid to take hold, but are able to do
mans work. They know most OF the
lemies of the orchard and garden,
and how to fight them. Ihey
now want training in spraying ana
laboratory practice in the prlpclpai
phases of orchard management. Ihey
now want to widen this practical ex-
perience and at the same time to make
some money to help them through an
other college year.
Knowing your interest in young
mon and educational matters general
ly, write to know if youscan use any
labor of this kind. If so, when VIII
you have an opening, and what can
you pay in the way of remuneration?
These men want no special favors-
only a chance to work and learn
Yours sincerely.
John Craig.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
New Plant.

The Martinsburg Power Company
have decided that they will not be
caught again as they were few weeks
ago when their plant broke down.
Tney have decided to put in a whole
new plant in Martinsburg SO If the
river plants should break down they
will still be able to supply Martins
burg with power and .light.The contract
for the machinery has been let and 1t
is expected to be here and ready for in
stalIation in about month.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
DarkeSVflIe News.

The gardens are fine since the rain.
Marion Butler, of Martinsburg, spent
sunday with his parents he re.
Mr. Mays Id wife, of Hagel stown,
|spent Sunday here with Mrs. Rose
|Negley.
Mrs. Morgan Edwards was in Mar
lnSburg last week visiting friends.
Messrs. w. FL. Wright and Dave
Stewart spent Sunday in Baltimore.
Miss Rose Roberts, of Summit Point
spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs.
onaerdonk in this place.
Mrs Mary Onderdonk has accepted
position IN the Winchester Telephone
Exchange in Martinsburg.
Mrs Lille Cockrell, who has been
SICK Is much improved at this writing,
Mrs. W. H. Wright is visiting in
Baltimore.
marry May and Sol Turner sare in
delaware selling hickory chairs.
Inc Sunday school of the M. E..
Suufch South is progressing finely I'M
usr the new superintendent Mr.. Zellor.
me school is larger than 1t has been
vi Twelve years. The school has a Bible
l'SS Of old men and women and have
~ @0 Afst class preachers on this charge:
news Wheeler and Hardesty.
reaching next Sunday at11 o'clock
and at 1880 p. m.
MS Nellie Staley and Miss Lena
-e@sSter, daughter of Mr. d. P. LIE
iaalef, Of Falling Waters have been
sung Mrs. Thor as Kearns, in this
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
Invited.

Gen. w. III, Kearfott, who is super
intendent of the Flag Department of
the jamestown Exposition writes us
and requests us to say that he will be
glad to see any. of the people of Berke-
ley or Jefferson county who many visit
the exposition during the summer. He
can be found in the Secretary's office
Ceremonies Department Auditorium
Building. The General will be glad to
extend any courtesies to his old friends
that may lay in his power.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
Robbers.

On last Friday night there was al
attempt to burglarize the postoffice in
Gerardstown. Nothing was known of
the attempt until Saturday morning
when the postmaster, Mr.. Charles
Grim, went to unlock the door he found
that an effort had been made to break
the door in. The instruments used
were living by the door and the door
showed the effect of the effort but the
rohber had evidently been scared away
before he succeeded, leaving his tools
behind, There is no suspicion as to the
i, vi lty man.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31

S. II. McKown to /. HI. G. Pancake,
and Campbell Pancake, property in
Hedgesville district; consideration, 81.
Bridget Delaney to Martinsburg
Realty Company, property along the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad; consider
alton, 800.
Annie e. heiner and J. G.. Heiner,
ct al, property in Hedgesville; consid-
Grafton, $50,
Harry j. Seibert and Margaret Il.
Seibert to Berkeley Fairfax, property
on Conner street; consideration, $3.50.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31

Capt.Colston and John e. Boyd were
the only ones from this city, so far as
reported, who went to Richmond to
the reunion.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
Cornell ssudensi Want work.

The following letter is self explana-
tory and will doubtless interest some
of our fruit growers.
Mr. Alex Clohan,
Martinsburg w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
Democratic Sweep.

The election for one councilman
from each ward held on Monday was
all one sided. The Democrats had their
own way and elected every man on
their ticket. The Republican leaders
have become so convinced of the hon.
esty and efficiency of the present coun-
ell that many of them voted with the
Democrats and many staid at home.
The day was without the usual tur-
MOL and the fioater was a sad fellow.
There was no Doodle. Many did not
vote.
the majorities given the Democrats
were without PRECEDENT. They arranged
from 35 to 19l. Mr.. L.. n. Thompson
carrying the banner in third W ard. w.
r. Caskey IN the first came next with
11S and G. g. Cushwa in the heav y
Republican, second 81.
clined TO allow the books to remain on
sale SO long as there is any demand
for them.
Reports of sales of mileage books for
the first four months of the year show
that more books were sold il that pc
Rod than in year past This is thought
to have been due to the fact that the
excess payment of $40 on 1000 mile
boo ks has practically been done away
with, and the rebate on the inter-
changeable mileage books was reduced
The election was clearly an endorse
ment of thepresent administration and
it was de served.
Not the least gratifying result of the
election was the vote on the question
of issuing 5000 bonds for the pur-
pose of erecting new bpilding in the
third ward and making needed repairs
to other buildings.
The law required three-fifth ma
iority but the vote stood more than
two to one i'll favor of the bond issue.
Men Of all parties We'd with each other
in talking up the bond issue and the
result is very satisfying.
The following is tho vote in detail.
FIRST WARE.
pre-. pre-.
Caskey, dem., "a "a
McQuilkin, rep, 20 81
Caskey's majority, 1lo.
SECOND WARD.
pre-. 2 pre-. pre-
Cushwa, DEM, SO 66 GO
Staubly, rep, 35 40 30
Cushwa's majority, 81
TAIRD WARD.
pre-. pre-.
Thompson, DEM, So 1913
Ripple, rep, % IS
Thompson's majority, ISL.
FOURTH WARD.
Stewart, DEM, 1873
Myers, rep, 81
Stewards majority, AZ.
FIFTH WARD.
pre- 2pre |
Schill DEM, lis 10
Kastle, rep, 103 80
SchiIPs majority "a.
ROND TSSIrE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-17
Arrange for Convention.

joint conference OF members of
the Alumni and Omicron Chapters Of
the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity was
held at tho offices OF Hon. James Al
ston cabell yesterday. for the consid-
Grafton of plans for the national, CON
yention OF the fraternity. which viii
be held here on May /. 2 and 8. 1907.
Mr.. u. l.. Bemiss presided and Mr.,
John Martin was secretary.
Arrangements for the proposed con-
vention were discussed and the chair
named the following committee to pre-
pare for banquet. which Will prob
ably take place at the Westmoreland
Club ongthe evening of May Sd: Messrs
Oscar Swineford (chairmaD, 3. Il.
Steele. John Martin and Paul Woodfin.
1T Is estimated that about 100 dele
gates Will attend the convention, which
Will he held at the jefferson Hotel
Some of the alumni members who
were present MT the conference were
Messrs. Jas. Aston Cabell. q! L. Be-
miss. Ro. Whittet, Jr., n, p. Cox C. a.
Boyce and Jas. c. Brockenbrough.
The banquet VIII be given Jointly by
the Alumni Association and Omicron
Chapter of Richmond College.
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LAHORE
[speeiai 70 me Times. Dispatch. ]

Special TO Ifle Times Dispatch
LAHORE, VA. March 16.-Whsoop-
ing-cough and grip have taken fresh
hold and cases are multiplying.
Negro schools have closed with n
five month session; other schools are
yet open with the possibility OF seven
months.
Mrs. Ralph Dickinson, sister-in-
law OF the late editor of the Religious
Herald, is guest at L. NJ. Bakers,
near Pine Top.
All OF the aspirants for Congress in
this district are regarded as able. safe
men, but the beloved Gordon had his
cradle and his early paymates In
Orange. and she promises to practi-
cally unity her vote for him.
a. =. Brockman. who has sought re-
lief In Richmond and Baltimore hos
pttals has been suffering with his old
nervous troubles so much OF late that
he left Monday morning In charge OF
Dr. Woolfolk. for DIR. Hodges's Hos
pital IN Richmond.
The assignment OF Barbee. one NJ
the pest grocers at Orange, was
quite surprise. This is the thtrC
large firm to close doors at Orange
in last few months.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-17

chosen without contest Although
much influential pressure was exerted
to persuade Lord Rosebery to accept
the nomination, there was some ad !.
verse criticism Of his acceptance in
the face Of the almost certain cleo
ton Of Lord Curzon, who is Con-
servative. on the ground that it gave
the contest political aspect. Lord
Rosebery being a Liberal. The pol,-
ing was held In the Shedonian Thea
ire from 2 until 4 o'clock in the after
noon, during which constant success
sion of trains brought eminent voters
from all parts OF the country, peers,
members Of the House of Commons,
archbishops and bishops, in addition to
other men who had attained promi-
nence in all professions, the contest
exciting the keenest interest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-17
OFFICIALS CONTINUE
tour OF INSPECTION
Mayor and Department Chiefs
Pay Visit to Skating Rink
and lakewood.

Mayor Mccarthy. Chief Of Police
Werner and Chief of the Fire De-
partment Shaw continued their tour
OF inspection Of public places OF amuse-
ment Friday night, when they viewed
the skating rink and other places at
lakewood.
The officers considered the situation
thoroughly. and will make report
later, after they have met to decide
what to do in the way Of recommends
lions.
Chief Shaw spent Friday in the
annexed territory. where he made n
tour of inspection OF all the churches.
Chief Shaw was evidently much pleased
with his trip, for he found very few
defects. and only such as can soon be
lremedied
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-17
FACTS WORTH KNOWINC
ABOUT CUTTING timber
Government Experts Make Ex-
pcrimcnts and Explode Time
Cherished Fallacies.
BY WALTER EDWARD HARRIS.

WASHINGTON, u. c., March 16.--
Scarcely a day passes that does not wit
ness the explosion of some time cherished
fallacy. Scientists OF the government
departments at Washington bear rather
more than n fair share of the work of
denolishng these popular beliefs.
Tho latest achievement In this line is
credited to the forest service of the De-
partmcnt of Agriculture. For years there
has been belief among lumbcrmen that
green timber, soaked in water, and then
kiln dried, or left In the air, will season
much more rapidly than IL taken to the
kiln directly from the mil, or left in the
yard to air-dry. This view has always
been opposed by q very respectable minor
ity, but 1t has remained for tho depart-
mcnt to reach an exact conclusion by ex-
pcrimcnts.
1t was announced to-day by an official
or the forest service that a series Of ex-
periments had demonstrated that soaking
WOOD In water did not have the slightest
effect In fastening tho drying out pro-
cess.
Tho experiments were conducted upon
'loblolly Pine crossarms, chestnut telephone
poles, and tamarack railroad ties Incl
dentally 1t was developed that 1t pays to
Keep In water wood cut green, unless 1t is
~ be sawed up at once. Immersion in
water until ready to be sawed prevents
the wood cracking.
The forest service has also been making
series OF experiments recently for the
purpose Of ascertalning whether timber
Killed by forest fires is as valuable as
timber cut green. These experiments,
conducted at the embarrassing labora-
tory OF the University Of Washington.
nave demonstrated that such timber Is
fully as valuable as that which is cut
while green. If allowed to stand over a
year, however, the value OF the timber Is
liable to be affected, az 1t will crack.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-17
Restful Sleep Restored.|

Mrs. P. 4. Southland, Of Wood.
mere, l.. l., who was a nervous
wreck, and could neither eat nor
sleep, was completely restored
to health by DUFFY's PURE
MALT WHIsKEY.
Il can certainly say your tonic-g
stimulant, DUFFY'S PURE MALT
WHISKEY, has been great benefit
to me. / was weak, nervous and couits
not sleep and was troubled with loss OF
appetite.
DUFFY'S PURE MALT Wills
KEY, was recommended to me by
friends. / took ii, and the result is that
! am stronger and better in every way,
can sleep and my appetite is much ir1-
proved.
II write yot. this. as ! thought it
was my duty to let you know what
your great medicinal Malt WhiskeyS
has done for me."--Yours very truly,
MRS. PR SOUTHARD, NWoodmere,
l.. l., Jan. 3, 1907.
Thousands Of cases like that of Mrs.
Southland have been cured during the
past fifty years, since DUFFY'Ss
PURE MALT WHISKEY was dis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-17
BUSY WEEK.
Much Work Ahead for the City
Fathers to Do.

The work mapped out in the CITY
Hall for the week will keep the City
Fathers quite busy. The following are
the meetings announced:
MISUNDERSTANDING Committee at s..
y NJ. Cemetery Committee at $50.
Committee on Police at 1880, and the
Common Council at 8.
ucsday--Committee on Markets at
T:30,P. NJ. james Rive Improvement
at :. Board of Aldermen at 8.
ednesday--Committee on Local Az
easements at 8 r. NJ.
Thursday-Grounds and Buildings at
s r. NJ.
Friday-committee on Water Will
meet at +. NJ for special business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-17
GOOD, MUST HANG,
Governor Swanson Refuses i
Commute Sentence. !.

Goyernor Swanson Yesterday refused
to commute the sentence or Peter Good
alias Chas. shaffer. Of Page county.
who ~ rondsnned TO nang for murder
On March 22d. si e
Good WAS to be8hung ON March Sth,
until next Friday lii order to allow
him ~ prepare his petition for n COM
mutation. Meanwhile, the Governor
communicated with the Judge and Com
Monwealtil's attorney aid both OF
these officers vigorously opposed nuy
interference with this tlndinss OF the
jury. Mt li{ Ssil II lss s 5i n sst f
Il Hls Excelle has therefore direct
90 the sheritl 70 proceed With the eX-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-17
ORDER OF; MOOSE

The fraternal Order OF the Moose. an
old organization from the West, sil NJ
llnr N PIN e the M1lka Eagles and
the secret societies of this atty ait ~ +
A lodge is now being organized by
Mr., John Heintz. who was lnstrulmental
here. He has secured d CHARTER list
az more than. fifty names, Representing
all classes OF the best T0f citlzens.;
known lawyers and city oalnlals, and
many other Professional n men, The
lodge WAN be orSantE ed earl Y. III "A pyil.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-17

NEW YORK. March 16--Poor little
Frltzl Scheff is In a bad way at the st.
Regis. Her strength is ut a low ebb.
she suffers intense pain. and she faces
a serious operation. which cannot BIO
performed until the inflammation that
is the basis of her Illness subsidies. Two
nurses and her husband, Baron Fritz
Rprdclhen, are in constant attendance
upon her, and there are three physi-
clans in frequent consultations over
her case, t-
Charles Dillingham;, her manager
convinced that she will not he able to
appear on the stage for months wired
orders to give the performers in Mile
Modlste" two weeks notice. The show
will close in Montreal.
pr, Fritz Schwy2er, OF No. 54 East
Fifty eighth Street. an intimate friend
OF Miss scheff's father and mother; Or,
Otto SchWerdtfager and DR.. A. a..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-17

onertory-" All Glorious" Barnby
Duet---"Crucifix .Faurc
Postlude-"March de Flambeaux"
Guilmant.
The regular choir will be assisted by
Mr.. Douglas Gordon, whose rich bari
tone will be heard in solo and also
in duet. with Mrs. John Murphy. the So
loist of the choir
BY special request Mr.. Gordon will
also sing number during the recital
program, which follows the evening
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-17
WINTER EXAMINATIONS
AT RICHMOND COLLEGE

The winter examinations OF Rich
mond College will be held next week.
The winter term closes on Friday
March 22d The term has been very
successful one, and aside from a few
cases of measles there has been very
little sickness among the students.
Mr.. u. l.. Hardy has left college.
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Mr.. Woodfin RESIGNS.

LSpe9aI 20 Tho Times Disnatch.l
- NEWPoIsT MEN,. VA. March l6--
H. 3, Woodtln, who recently was an
pointed for third term an nosf-
master of the National Soldiers Home
at Hampton, has rendered his resir-
nation to take effect on April l5tb
Mr., Woodhn. who is son of the
late Colonel Il. p. Woodfn. for many
years governor Of the home, viii con-
tlnue to reside near Hampton. Cap
Yam John 9, tucker Is mentioned as
the probable successor to Colonel
WoOdnn. l