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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-19
Baltimore Produce Market.

BALTIMORE. MD. Feb. 1S.-Flour
Steady and unchanged.
Wheat--Quiet; spot Is IA to Is 1-2;
Southern IA 1-8.
CONFIRM; spot 80 1-2 to so SIS;
Southern white corn As "a to 80 3-4.
Oats-Quiet; No. white as; No. 3
white As TO 45 IL; No. mixed 43 1-2.
Rye-Quiet: No. Western domes-
tic II to 70; choice rs to &c.
Butter-Firm and unchanged; fan
cy imitation &c to 81; fancy creamery
"a to 35; fancy iadle % to "a; store
packed II TO 20.
Z Eggs-Firm;' 81
4 Cheese Active and unchanged:
large Ii 3-s; medium Ia Is; small
IA rs.
Susar-Steady and unchanged:
coarse granulated 500; fine 500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-19
CUTICURA
The Great Skin Cure and Purese
and Sweetest of Emollients.

Cuticura Ointment is, beyond ques-
ton, the most successful curative for
torturing, disfguring hunors of the skin
and scalp, including loss Of hair, yet COM
pounded, in proof Of which q single
amounting with Cuticura Ointment, pre-
coded by hot bath with Cuticura Soap,
and followed in the severer cases by q dose
of Cuticura Resolvent (Ltq,tid or Ptlls),
is often sufficient to afford immediate re-
lief in the most distressing forms of Itch
ing, burning, and scaly humors, eczemas,
sleep. and point to speedy cure when
most, IL not all, other remedies and even
physicians fail.
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Humor OF Infants Children and ADULTS con-
eists OF Cutcura Soap t2bc.l to Cleanse the SKIN.
Cuticura Ointment t50c) TO Heal tho Skn and Cnti.
era SLY; y thc form n 81 ~, Gng sia
eSid thEoSss9ns the world; Potter Drug & Chem.
aTMaiied FREQ. a Book on Skin Afuction5.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-19
CAT SENDS ALARM OF FIRE.

Pussy Notifies Hello Girl Of Trouble
And She Phones the Police.
F, M, Muncy's store. in the centre
of the city and adjoining hotel prop
erty, was saved from destruction by
fire this morning by the activities of
G cat left in the store to protect the
stock from rats AMI mice. AT 8
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-19

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. Ia
Representative De Almond, of Mis-.
souri,, announced informally today
that lie Is out for the minority
leadership in the Sixtieth Congress
thus bringing, to a CRISIS the fight
now being waged against the pres.
entS leader, John SharIs Wdlhatra.
OF Mississippi.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-19

phone operator for. her diligence II
arousing the police to action. Nov
York World.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-19

Furnished Houses Wanted.
Let me know what you have M. o.
LACKEY. 2.1e-lt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-19

IS YOUR PROPERTY VACANTsa
We can rent 1t for you, NJ. III.
MORGAN s& COMPANY, is SontIl
King street Hampton. 2'17-zt:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
BARBER FIRM DISSOLVED.
A. r. Melints Retlres from Business
on Account of Bad Health.

The well-known barber firm OF Me-
lintz & Kline, at No. LAG north Queen
street, was dissolved today by the re-
tirement OF the senior member, Mr..
A. r. Melintz Mr.. w s. Kline bought
out his partners interest and will
conduct the business at the old stand
as sole proprietor.
Mr.. MelIntz retires from the bust
ness on account of i'll health and upon
the advice of his physician. He was
engaged as a barber at the same stand
for the last eighteen years. and now
seeks much-needed rest, hoping
thereby TO recuperate his health.
Mr.. Kline worked with Mr.. Melintz
for seven years, the last four OF which
he was the latter's business partner.
He Is a skillful barber, and being per
sonaily popular besides, he is sure to
succeed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
BRIDGE TO COST SS5,00O'
Directors Favor Concrete as Ma
teriaI For Its Construction.
MEETING WAS HELD TUESDAY
officials at Gathering Instructed En-.
gineer to Proceed With Plans
and Specifications.

At meeting of the directors of the
Washington and Berkeley ridge Com
pany, held at the Byron tannery office.
at Williamsport Tuesday. Engineer
Mason ID. Pratt, Of Harrisburg, was in
structed to proceed at once to prepare
the plans and specifications for the
bridge that is to span the Potomac at
Williamsport.. II is hoped to have the
plans and specifications ready in about
three weeks, and bids VIII then be
asked for the building of the struc-
ture.
At the meeting 1t was decided that
the bridge should begin on the Mary
land side at point about midway be-
tween Potomac and Salisbury streets,
Williamsport. Avenues leading from
these streets will approach the bridge.
While not definitely known, the
bridge will be approximately $500 feet
long. The river proper is only 600 feet
wide, yet in order to span the canal
and driveway on the Maryland side
and to make the proper approaches on
either side. the full 1900 feet will be
required.
1t was the unanimous sentiment OF
the directors that bridge of solid
concrete should be built. AS the years
pass they said the bridge would grow
in strength and that the first cost
would be the only cost. In order to
have a concrete bridge a number OF
arches will have to be made. probably
ten or more. The bridge as planned
is to be 80 to SO feet wide, and will
provide for two trolley tracks which
can also be used as driveways. An
Their combination driveway and foot
way viii be provided.
One great argument used in .avoi
of a concrete bridge is the fact that
once Ell ected no money need be spent
in repairs. An iron bridge needs to be
repainted every few years and new
floors put down. 1t was estimated
that to do this for such bridge as the
one it is hoped to erect would average
about 5000 year, and as the years
pass this would amount to quite a
SUM.
A concrete bridge, such as has been
outlined, would cost between $4,000
and 100000 The stock already sub
scribed and the subscriptions that
have been promised, amount to about
100000 Berkeley county has prom
ised to subscribe $4,000 and the pro-
moters are still hopeful that Washing
ton County will take a similar block.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Postal VIII Move.

On August 20 the Postal Telegraph
Office In lobby of Hotel berkeley will
be abolished and the Office moved to
the Cumberland Valley freight station
where the usual prompt service will
be assured In the future as In the
past The Office will be supplied with
both telephones. Operator Cotherman
who has been in charge of the Office at
Hotel Berkeley for some time will also
be in charge at the G. v. freight Office
and give this feature OF work his
special attention. Fly ~ r 4
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
PLANS FOR THE BUILDING.
Architects viii be Asked to Sub
nit Outline Drawings.
BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETS
Designs for Y. N. c. A. Home viii
Be Submitted by Several Archi-
tects Before Plans Are Selected

Mr.. G. Il. Harding. Of the widely.
known firm Of Harding & Upman.
architects. Washington, d. G.. was
here today to meet the building com
mittee Of the Y. NJ. G. A The meet.
ing was held in the board OF trade
room this morning, Chairman Il. III.
Thompson presiding
Mr.. Harding was recently invited
to submit an outline plan Of the pro.
posed new Y NJ G. A. building to BIO
erected on west King street. at cost
for the building alone not to exceed
100000 1t was arranged that he
should stop of here on his way to
Charleston. this state where new
Y M. c. A. building is in course OF
erection under his designs.
Architect Harding has made spe-
ciaty of designing Y. NJ G. A. build
ings. and was thus enabled to give
the committee some practical hints
and suggestions as to the sort of
building possible TO erect within the
maximum price named The com.
mi;tee canvassed the views of the
architect at some length on the sub
ject and closely examined his outline
plans. but. in the nature OF the case,
took no definite action in the matter.
After the architect withdrew from
the room the building committee held
short session II was decided to
consult at least three or four other
architects Of reputation. as we'll as
Harding & Upman. who will be invit-
ed to submit preliminary or outline
plans and drawings for the new build
ing. 1t is expected that responses
from them will be received within
two weeks, when the committee will
be prepared to adopt design, select
the architect and then advertise for
bids for the contract. While the
committee is anxious to soon be In
shape for building operations, yet It
is quite likely that nothing will be
done along that line for three or four
weeks vet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Welded AT sHARPsBuRc.
Mr. Aihurtis HammlI and Miss GER.
trude Braun Married Saturday.

Miss Gertrude Braun. l1s North
Spring stree, and Mr.. Alburtis X.
Hammil this city. gave their friends
surprise on Saturday by slipping
of to Sharpshurg, Nd, where they
We're married at noon In the parlorg
OF the Antietam hotel. The nuptfat
knot was tied by Rev. A. Al. Kirlin.
pastor OF the Lutheran church In
Sharpsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Hammil re-
turned Saturday evening to the lat
ter's home, where they viii reside.
The bride Is ~ daughter of AIR.
and Mrs. John Braun, this city. both
deceased, and Is a popular and highly
esteemed woman. Mr.. Hammil was 4
former resident OF Greencastle. but
has resided in this city for the past
Ave or six years, and is we'll known
here.
Mang friends of the happy couple
join in congratulations and hest
wishes for their future welfare.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
sum.
PROGRESS OF LEAGUE.
West Virginia Anti-TubercuIar League
Hopes to Have SO Locals.

The progress which has SO far been
made toward great and strong or
ganization, known as the Alti-Tuber-
cular League, has been very satisfy
ing to the persons behind the move
ment. Before the year ends, it is ex-
pected that there will be at least so
local organizations formed in differ,
ent parts of the state, and the hope
is held that within few years there
will be decided dimunition of mortal.
ity from the white plague" which,
according to statistics. is now enor.
nous in West Virginia.
One of the primary objects OF the
league is to prevent contagion and ed
ucate the masses to protect them
selves from the rayages of the dis.
ease
The work of organization has been
admittedly retarded by the extremely
hot weather, but it has been as sue
cessful from every standpoint AZ
could be expected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
NEW PARISH PHYSICIANS.
County Court Makes Couple Changes
and Pays Bills.

The following accounts against the
county We're approved and ordered
paid out of the county funds:
Kings Daughters, parish, $1,000
E. +. Ludwig, parish, $3.50.
Penn Bridge Co, bridges, $271o0.
H. P. Thorn, Jail, $3.50.
In the matter of parish physicians it
was ordered that DR.. III. s. Castleman
be appointed parish physician for that
part of Opequon district west of the
Opequon creek, and DIR. Clifford Spe.
row for that part east of the creek in
place of DR.. A. Andrews, resigned.
Wilson M. Foulk, of Huntington, was
duly appointed and qualified as the
guardian of David S. Noble. Jr., for
merly of this city, but now making
his home with Mr.. Poulk.
Mrs. Mary V, Reid of this county,
filed potion against four OF her in
FAINT children, asking the court to
allow the sale of the said children
share in the real estate OF her late
husband, VIM. Reid. The court took
the evidence and directed the sale to
be made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03

county Is years ago for the west and
has been practicing law in Kansas
City. About 6 months ago Governor
Foulk appointed him Judge OF the
Circuit Court of Kansas City, most
honorable and responsible position
The Judge is accompanied by his
wife and two children and will spend
several days n this vicinity. His old
friends are giving him hearty
greeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Woman Dead at Bunker Hill.

Mrs. John X. Cunningham died of
rheumatism, at her home near Bunker
Hill, on Saturday at 4 p. M, at the
age OF rs. She is survived by her
husband, Mr.. John X. Cunningham,
and her adopted daughter, Miss Anna
May Cunningham, her brother Mr.. w.
M. Jefferson. and her sister, Mrs.
Rest.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. ]. s. Douglas, with inter
ment in the Episcopal cemetery at
Bunker Hill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
BIG TIME AT REDINeToN
Methodist People Held Enjoyable
Church Birthday Social.

The Methodist people at Bedingtoa
held a church birthday social at the
church on Tuesday evening that was
one of the most largely attended and
enjoyable events there this season.
Among .the many persons presentwere
a large number from Martinsburg, who
drove cut
An interesting program was render
ed, consisting of addresses, recita-
lions. and music Refreshments were
served by the ladies of the congrega-
ton. AS source of revenue for the
church fund, all present were reques-
ed to place in a sack handed to each
one penny for each year of their re-
spective ages, a method that yielded
a goodly sum of money for the church
treasury
An enjoyable feature of the occa-
sion was the music furnished by the
CITY band orchestra of Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
MAN DIES IN COUNTY JAIL.
Lewis Lee, coIored. Arrested for
Drunkenness, Expires.

Lewis Lee, an aged and well-known
colored man OF town, died in the jail
this afternoon about one O'Clock. He
was aged upwards of sixty years.
Lee was arrested last Saturday
evening in drunken and helpless
condition and locked up. Later he
was sent to Jail as the best place to
keep him in his helpless condition.
He was dellrious when incarcerated,
and remained in that condition until
death today. Undertakers Kogh-
schatz & Son prepared the body for
burial
The deceased was unmarried and
is survived by one brother, living
here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
BIG CROP PEACHES. NIT.
Most Extensive Fruit Grower Had
Five Bushels Peaches.

As an illustration of the utter fail
ure OF the peach crop in Berkeley
county. World representative was
told today that Mr.. John Miller, OF
near Gerrardstown. the largest fruit
grower in this county, only had 1--WE
bushels of peaches this year.
This morning Mr.. Miller loaded his
crop, consisting OF Ave crates or
thirty pound baskets. and brought
them to Martinsburg disposing of the
lot to Spilman Bros, the Queen street
grocers. They are beauties and look
mighty good to the passer by.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Died in Kansas CITY.

Word has been received here Of the
death of Mr.. John Lands, which oc-
CURED at his home in Kansas City,
Kansas. He was aged about so years.
Mr.. Lands was for many years res
ident of Martinsburg, where he was
employed in the b. and o. railroad
shops, and was highly respected cit
izen of this city at that time. He left
here in 1887 and for the last fifteen
years he has lived in Kansas City. A
widow and eight children survive him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
I'll stop your pain free. TO show

I'll stop your pain free. To show
you first-before you spend penny
what my Pink Pain Tablets can do,
will mail you free, Trial Package
Of them--Dr. Shops Headache Tab.
let's. Neuralgia, Headache, Tooth
ache, Period pains, etc., are due alone
to blood congestion. Dr. Shops
Headache Tablets simply kill pain by
coaxing away the unnatural blood
pressure. That is all. Address DR.
Shoop. Racine, Wis. Sold by all deal.
ers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Prompt and Liberal.

MartlnSDurg, W. va, july ~, i9V1'
Mr.. Frank ]. Trammell,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Dear Sir:
We wish to thank you for the
prompt and liberal manner in which
you adjusted the loss of several sheep
owned by us and killed by lightning a
few days ago.
We gave you the particulars of the
loss last Monday, the loss was ad-
justed Friday and you handed us a
check in full for the loss today.
Getting a check from the company
week from the day they were no.
titled of the loss we consider very
prompt payment.
Yours very truly.
H. f. SMITH,
GEORGE l.. VIEWER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Accident to Automobile.

Dr. A. Andrews started yesterday
afternoon IN his automobile for Ha-
gerstown, but had to give up the trip
on account OF an accident to his ma
chine, which occurred just this side
of the river at Williamsport
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Railroad Man Hurt.

Clinton Simpson, East King street
a section hand on the C, " railroad
had his leg badly injured Tuesday
morning by heavy railroad rail fall
ing on it while ne was at work. He
was taken home and physician called
in.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
AG A|NST FIRE INSURANCE
Auditor Scheer Discusses Action
Of Insurance Trust.
AGREEMENT IS UNLAWFUL
Endorses Suggestions for the orsani-
cation of Companies in West
Virginia.

Wheeling July 27--"Just the other
day we were discussing in my Office
in the state house, the possibility that
the fight being made against the in
surance trust in several west Vir-
ginia cities, might make it d-~-rable
to institute legal proceedings of some
character for the protection of the
public" said Hon. Arnold @. Scherr
auditor of the state of West Virginia
Continuing, Auditor Scherr said that
the insurance situation in the state
rested largely with the local agents
themselves. Where the agents make
vigorous fight they will win out
against their companies" he saif. an
Charleston the agents simply told the
companies they would not stand an
increase in the rates, and the com
panies abandoned that attitude. There
has been no increase in Charleston,
and am informed there will be none
If the agents elsewhere take as firm a
stand they will be able to accomplish
Just as much as their fellow agents
in Charleston have"
AS to the desirability of institutiag
legal proceedings against the fire in
surance trust in this state, in resist
ance of the higher rates threatened
in Wheeling, Parkersburg and some
other cities, Mr.. Scherr said there
was always to be considered the pos
sibility that the companies would
withdraw from the field, leaving the
state practically without protection
against fire, but his belief was that
West Virginia, being profitable field
for the companies, they would not go
to that extreme.
When informed that it was general
ly conceded that the agents of trust
fire companies were compelled to
sign contracts, with cash forfeits put
up, that they would charge rates put
forth by the Columbus rating bureau,
no matter how high and unjust, and
asked II such agreement was not I'M
lawful and in restraint of trade and
competition, Mr.. Scherr said:
Certainly such an agreement is in
restraint of competition and unlawful,
and believe that there already is suf
ficient law to get at the companies op.
Grating in that manner in this state
While we have no specific antitrust
law, such as the Valentine law in
Ohio, still we have antitrust decisions
by our supreme court, such as in the
case of the Pocahontas and Powhat-
tan coal companies last winter"
Mr.. Scherr was greatly interested
in the fight being made against the
exactions of the fire insurance trust in
Wheeling, and said he endorsed. the
suggestion made by local agents that
a million dollar Wheeling company be
formed to enter the city and state
field. Already he said there are two
companies in Wheeling, one at Char,
lesion and another at Charles Town,
all of which are prospecting and
should the big outside companies con-
tinue their fight for oppressive rates
in this state there would be promis-
ing field for the organization of fire
companies in all the important towns
of West Virginia, which with the non
union companies not affiliated with
the trust, would give the people some
thing approaching adequate prtection.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Lands to be sold For Schools

Clarence e. Merlin, commissioner Of
school lands, filed his report showing
a number of tracts OF land forfeited
to the state for the ncn-payment of
taxes, The court entered an order
requiring the commissioner of school
lands to bring suits in eqity to sell
said lands for the benefit Of the school
fund.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03

Mr.. T. Ps ILcklider, the west Race
street grain dealer, is now shipping a
carload OF new wheat every day, and
has nearly averaged that amount
since his first shipment OF new wheat
on July 18th last
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Child Dead At kearneysvIIIe.

Martha Belle, infant daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Miller, Of
Kearneysville, died at their home yes
terday morning at o'clock. The fu-
neral was held at the house this aft
ernoon. Interlnent In Elmwood Gem
etery. Shepherdstown,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Architect Takes picture.

While In Martinsburg Architect
Harding took snap shot of the VIII
liams property. the site for the pro-
posed Y. Nj, G. A. building, the lot
and surroundings, 50 as to get the cor
rect lay OF the land and the riht focus
on the building required
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Child Dead.

The one and half year old child Of
Mr.. Enoch williams, of Swan Pond,
about six miles from here, died Mon
day afternoon. The funeral service
was held at the house this morning
and the burial took place at Scrabble.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
VIII Move to Lancaster.

Mr. Hunter III. Boyd. having sold Lis
suburban residence south of town. has
leased a house in Lancaster, Pa. and
VIII move there about the 10th of Au-
gust, and where his son. Or. Fl. III.
Boyd, now resides. Mr.. Boyd will live
retired in Lancaster.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Deed Recored.

A deed has been put on record at
the clerks office, recording the tran
fer of two parcels Of land formerly of
the Martincburg Mining. Manufacture
ing and Improvement Co. from G. M.
Bowers to Lewis Toms Considera-
ton $50
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03

The Teachers Institute FOR Berkeley
county VIII be held the week OF Au-
gust II at Episcopal parish house The
Instructors are A. c, Kimber Charles
ton; Joseph Roster, of Fairmont-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
Died at Frederick.

Mater DeGrange, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. S. DeGrange, of Frederick,
died at his home this morning about 4
o'clock. He was well known here,
where he has friends and relatives.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
Former Resident Of the County. Now
Prominent Judge Visiting Here.

Judge Edward Everett Porterfield, a
native OF Berkeley county but now Of
Kansas City, Mo-. is visiting his
brother Mr., J. L. Porteraeid on West
Burke street.
Judge Porterfield Is son of the late
William r. Porterficld and left this
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
A Good Catch.

Alex Roach, north Queen street, yes
terday caught seven bass and three
cells in the Potomac, and all were of
good size.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03
New Court stenonranher.

Mr.. Conrad Hopper has accepted a
position in the office of Clerk of the
Circuit Court l.. Dew. Gerhardt as
stenographer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-08-03

Postmaster Clohan is in the county
today looking over his orchards and
figuring on the prospects for fruit
crop.