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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Due to CareIessness

Des Moines. Ia, Dec 24.-Fire prac.
tically destroyed the w. J. Pratt wall,
paper company plant here. Loss is
100000. A careless employ dropped
a match on the floor which fired two
carloads of WallDaper.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
FIRE ALARMS.

There were veral fire alarms during
!. to day today for chimneys on fire, which
were quickly responded to by the tire
department.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Lightning Strikes Home.

Hil!sboro, Tex, Dec. 24.-The home
of Peter White, a negro, two miles
from here, was struck by lightnin
The east wall wor torn Off Whites
two daughters were rendered uncon-
scious.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Burned to Death.

Sherman, Tex, Dec. 24.-Advices
from Fort Smith. Ark. received here
confirm the first news of the death
of James A. McVittie of this city, who
was burned to death in his room there
early Sunday morning. His wife, who
is here, is Frustrated, and is in
critical condition.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Cathedral Dedicated,

Seattle, Wash, Dec: 24.-With i'm
pressive services the cathedral of the
newly constituted Catholic diocese of
Seattle was formerly dedicated and
opened for worship. 1t was erected
at a cost of $5O0,00
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
TO HELP POOR.
Christian Science Institution on Large
Scale Is Contemplated.

Scale Is Contemplated.
Boston, Dec pa Christian
Science institution to cost at least
$1,000,000 and to be devoted espe-
cially to helping the poor, is the latest
project of the Christian Science move
menI. The first news of the project
came through the columns of the
Christian Science Sentinel, a weekly
organ of the denomination, and given
correspondence between Mrs, Mary
Baker G.. Eddy leader of the faith, and
Archibald Mel elan, editor of the de-
nomination publications, who now are
visiting Mrs Eddy to secure further
details.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Robbed Of LARGE Sum.

Chickasha, Okla. Dec 24.-At the
point of knife John A. ROLAND, a
farmer, was held up by two negroes
and $3.50 taken from him.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
HUNDRED IN MINE.

All Have Been Accounted For and
None Lost Their Lives.
Pittsburg, Dec. 24.-It became
known that about 100 miners were in
Schoonberg mine, near Monongahela,
when fire broke out and they narrow.
ly escaped death. The mine is burn.
ing freely, but it is said all miners
have been accounted for.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Passed Away at Sea.

Galveston, Dec. 24.-James Beckett
Of Waco, a cotton man, en- route from
Galveston to Liverpool on the Leyland
steamer Irada, died at sea. A cable.
gram was received from Liverpool.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Six Mere Taken Out.

Jarob's Creek, Dec. 24.-Up to noon
Monrtay six more bodies had been
taken out of Darr mine.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Front Of Enuine Stow In.

Kiowa, Okla, Dec. IA headon
collision occurred here. Three train.
men we're slightly hurt. Front of one
engine was stove in.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
T. M. HUNT EXPIRES.
Prominent Railroad Nan and Hiqh Up
In Scottish Rite Masonry.

In Scottish Rite Masonry.
Fort Worth, Dec. 24-Thomas M.
Hunt the travelling passenger agent
of the Queen and Crescent railroad,
died Sunday at his home here, the
cause of his death being kidney trou.
BILE, from which he had been a suffer-
er for some time. Mr. Hunt had a
wide circle of friends and acquaint.
ances in the state. and was prominent
in Masonic circles, taking an active
part in the Scottish Rite. He was
fifty-eight years of age.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Youro Mans Neck Broken.

Grant. Okla. Dec. 24.-Mack Rich.
ardssn, young resident of West
Paris. TEX, was thrown from horse
near hera. His mack was broken.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Nine Firemen Injured.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 24.-The
Wilkesbarre dry goods store burned.
The loss is $250,0O0. Nine firemen
were injured
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Limb Amrutated.

Waco Dec. PA. w. Bass, Katy
engineer had a limb so badly injured
at Granger, Tex, as to necessitate am
putation
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
To FortiTy Cost Towns,

City of Mexico, Dee 24.-The gov
srnment will spend $40 600 eco in for
tyfying coast cities.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Foot Burned to Criso.

Idabel. Okla, Dec. 2A.-Six miles
west, Sissy Fisher. Choctaw woman
while alone, fell in a fireplace. Her
right foot was burned to crisp.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Colonel keene Passes AWAY.

Dallas, Dec 24.-Colonel G.. W.
Keene, a Mexican war veteran, died
at his residence here, aged eighty-isx
year.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
DR.. E. G.. ALLEN.

The Caucasian has been requested 10
announce that DIR. E. 6. Allen has re-
sun,ed the practice of his profession.
Office in the Cooper building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Killed II celeste.

Denison, Dec. 24.-Ted Cassett,
brakeman. was killed at Celeste. His
remains were brought here.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
Were Preyina.

Jacobs Creek, Dsc. 24.-some Darl
mine corpses were found On their
knees.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-24
INSURANCE.

When you want money, fire insurance
bonds. life insurance, real estate acct
dent insurance or building and loan
stock. see w. c. Agurs, in the Cooper
building
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-29
DROVE HIS WIFE FROM HOME
GEORGE STIM BECOMES UNRULY
WHILE DRUNK.
Beats Wife and Children, Compel
ing Them to Take Refuge With
Neighbors---Is Arrested.

George B. Slim, living on the old
Goheen place, southwest of the city,
while under the influence of intoxi-
cants, became disorderly about 8
o'clock last night, driving his wife
and several small children out of the
house and otherwise beating them,
compelling them to take refuge with
neighbors. Mrs. Slim came before
Justice Felker and swore out war
rant for his arrest. Deputy Sheriff
Wolf and Constable Lemen at once
went to the scene of trouble and soon
had him behind the bars.
Slim was arrested about year ago
on similar charge. He will be CIV
en- hearing the first of next week
before Justice Felker, and will be CIV
en- chance to explain his conduct.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-29
Potomac Valley Round Table IN
Session In This City.
i
NOTED EDUCATORS ARE PRESENT
Brilliant Address to Be Delivered To-
night By Dr.. Purinton, Presi-
dent Of the West Virginia
State University.

The third meeting Of the Potomac
Valley Round Table opened at II
o'clock today with Superintendent
Brindle, Of Martinsburg, presiding in
the absence OF Professor Knutti, OF
Shepherd College Normal school. DR.
Puriton, president of the state uni
yersity at Morgantown, read the open
ing scripture lesson and led in pray
er. Miss Matte v. Dodd was appoint
ed secretary, the regular secretary
Miss Curtis, of this city, being absent
on account of sickness.
The first topic discussed, Best Me-
thods Of Correcting Papers" was by
Prof. Knutti, who had just arrived. He
talked very probably, as did Superin-
tendent Stayman, of Keyser, and Prin-
cipal Dodd of the fourth ward school.
MartinsbFRE
At the close of an interesting dis
cussion the meeting adjourned until
Las p. m.
The following persons we're enroll
ed: DR.. D. B. Puriton, Morgantown;
Prof. Mcdonald, Storer college; DR..
s. p. Hatton, Powhatan college; SUI
perintendent Joseph w. Stayman, Miss
Sue Sheets, Keyser; Prof. ]. @. Knut-
ii, Prof. c. w. Littler, Principal F. A.
Byerly, Shepherdstown; Miss Artie
Bartgis, Poolesville, Nd; County SUI
perintendent Willis r. Evans, Miss
Matte v. Dodd, Miss Elizabeth Pow
nall, Miss Clara Lockwood, Miss Dali
sy B. Butler, Miss Ella Turner, N. G..
Norris, Miss Mabel Ross, Berkeley
county; Miss Josina Showers, Miss Luz
Az AAuth, AAioo pAoliiC AtynCdi Iuip6 lIO-
rena Mason, Miss Della Hill, Miss
Grace Lindsay, Miss Katherine Nihion,
Miss Berto Sharf, Miss Ella E. Swartz
Miss vannetta Chambers, Miss Dora
Matthaei, Miss Lottie Mckee, Miss
Jessie McElroy, Mrs. Laura o. Tabler,
Miss Edena Roberts, Principal w. A.
Dreamer, high school; J. N. Fries, G.
A. Waynant, G. H. Harris, Superinten-
dent G. w. Brindle, D. H. Dodd, G. w.
Miller, Lee Siler, Martinsburg; ]. d.
May, Shepherdstown.
Continued on page 81
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-29
TOO MUCH FOR HAzERs
HATFIELD BOYS DIDN'T TAKE
KINDLY TO THE IDEA.
West Virginia College Students Neat
ly Carved When They Tried to
Haze Mountain Youths.

Hazing has suddenly gone out OF
style at the West Virginia Wesleyan
college, Buckhannon. Six upper elias.
students went to the room of two tall
raw-boned freshmen, after arranging
a program that was expected to yielt
a hilarious hour or two. The two in
tended victims were named Hatfield
and came from the Tug river district
in the southwestern part of the state
They received the committee, it is
said, with open arms and knives, and
are reported to have sliced off few
chunks of the visitors as souvenirs.
The six closed in on the Hatfields,
hoping to overcome them by force OF
numbers. After they revived they
took an inventory, which showed that
two had arms slashed, third cut
across the back, while others nursed
sore heads. A doctor patched them
up.
The faculty allowed the six to go home
for meditation. One has been allowed
to return to college, but the five 9TH
ers will have to be taken back by
force. it is understood df the Hat
fields remain).
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-29
Meeting Of horticultural Society
on December 8 and 10.
BERKELEY MEN ON THE PROGRAM
Addresses to Be Delivered BY Well
Known Fruit Growers The Pro.
gram and List Of Prizes = Who
the Speakers viii Be.

The fifteenth annual meeting Of the
West Virginia State horticultural so~
ciety is to be held at Weston, Lewis
county, in connection with the meet
ings Of the other state agricultural
associations and the state grange, pe4
cember 8 and 10 Weston Is. centrally
located and the railroad facilities, and
hotel accommodations are good tits
surrounded by fertile farming coun-s
try where the commercial phrase OF
fruit growing is Just beginning to-
develop. The fruit from Lewis and
adjoining counties has for several
years been exciting admiration wher-
ever exhibitions OF West Virginia fruit
have been made. The people Of that
section of the state are becomingI
much interested In fruit growing and
are prepared to give the meeting
hearty reception. A most cordial
invitation to attend the meeting IA ex-
tended to everyone.
an,ona,d exb,h,t 80 fr,,t 49,
flowers and vegetables IL being arranr
ed for. No admittance fec will ia
charged and all are urged to compete
for the IiberaI nremiums which ~
offered. The full list Of premiums
cannot he given here but tha cash
prizes will aggregate as follows:
Apples. $40 90
Pears, 900
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-29
TAKES CHARGE OF CHURCHES
REV. MR.. SILER LEAVES FOR
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Will Formally Assume Passionate of
Presbyterian Churches and De-
liver Sermons on Sunday.

Rev. John G. Siler, of Martinsburg,
who has accepted the call extended to
Inn by the Presbyterian congregations
of Elk Branch, Zion and Shenandoah
Junction, will begin his work there
this week. He will preach on Sunday
at Dufiields at IL q. m, and at Shen-
andoah Junction at z p. m. This Is
Rev. Mr.. Silers first charge.
Rev. J.. Il. Triplett, who has been
pastor of these congregations for the
past fourteen years, conducted his final
service on Sunday last, and his pa
rishoners, sever the pastoral connec-
tions with much regret. Mr.. Triplett
has labored with earnestness and zeal
and the churches show the substantial
character of the work that he has done
Rev. Mr.. siler will prove an able
and earnest minister, and his friends
predict bright career in the minis
try for him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-29
WAS RICH YIELD OF CORN
RICHARD GANO FINISHED HAIR
vESTING HIS CROP.
Raised ESQ Bushels on Thirty-6ve
Acres on Senator Faulkner's
Farm Near This City.

Richard Gano, tenant on the Tusca-
rora farm of former Senator Charles
j. Faulkner, has completed harvest
ing the corn crop from two fields con-
tanning 35 acres, and the total yield,
by actual weight, was found to be
1920 bushels. One field of 13 acres
yielded so bushels to the acre, while
the average for the entire 35 acres
was 70 bushels to the acre.
Senator Faulkner claims the cham
pionship this year for Berkeley coun-
ty, and 1t would seem that the honors
for big yield Of corn belong to him.
He declares that he proposes to keep
at 1t until he raises 100 bushels to
the acre, which he thinks is altogeth-
err probable In few years.
At the present price OF corn the
crop raised on the 35 acres is worth
$1,3S56O, an average Of $3S.17 per
acre.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-29
SERVICES IN THE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Special Address Delivered 10 Large Congregation By Rev. Charles S.
Trump--YOunq Folk al The United Brethren Church.

The Lutheran church was well filled
with a patriotic and worshipping as
sembly Thursday morning at the
Thanksgiving services. The choir
rendered several appropriate anthems
and the congregation joined in sing
ing national airs.
The pastor, Rev. c. s. Trump, read
the presidents proclamation. after
which he delivered an address upon
the theme "Our National Heritage"
He showed his audience how grateful
they should be that they were Ameri-
can citizens, and that they were
Christians. He set forth In patriotic
language the extent of our national
domain-comparing it with other ma
tions, also our natural resources, our
civil liberties, etc.
In speaking about the position our
country holds among the nations of
earth he said, let England be the civil
lizing power, France the scientific
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-29
Thanksgiving Day Observed By
Members Of Local Department.
TWO BANDS AND -FOUR COMPANIES
Boys Made Good Appearance In
Their Handsome Uniforms Fire
mems Fair Is Meeting With
Better Success.
Better Success.

The observance of Thanksgiving
day in this city was more general
than ever before, large congregations
being present at the services in the
churches. practically all business be-
ing suspended and the postoffice, IL
brary, banks, etc, being closed.
The morning hours were unusually
quiet, the streets presenting Sab
bath appearance. In the afternoon,
however. many persons were out, and
until late at night the streets were
lively.
The members of the Martinsburg
fire department held the only public
demonstration, which took the form
of parade in the afternoon, and prov
ed to be very interesting. The pa
rade, which started from the market
house corner at 2.30 o'clock, was view
ed by many persons along the line of
march. Owing to the failure of sew
eral organizations in other towns to
come, the parade was not lengthy
one, but the boys, nevertheless, made
a neat appearance in their natty new
uniforms. The City band and the
Comrey Concert band furnished the
music for the occasion. The parade
formed as follows:
Chief Marshal Talhelm.
Ryneal Chemical No. /.
Martinsburg City band.
The fifth ward hose company.
The Comrey Concert band.
The fourth ward hose company.
The second ward hose company.
The parade moved from the market
house corner east on Burke street to
High, north on High to Liberty to
HODGE, north on Hooge to Pennsylya-
MIA avenue, east on Pennsylvania av-
enue to Second, north on Sec
Race, then west on Race to
Maple avenue south on Ma
pie to Martin, west on Martin to
Raleigh, south on Raleigh to King,
east on King to Queen, north on Queen
to the fair room, in Feller's hall.
At the hall the City band furnished
music for dancing, and a large num-
Der of the younger folk took advan-
tage of this feature of the afternoon.
The largest crowd and the best pat
ronage of the week characterized the
fair Thursday evening, and the boys
ask continuance during the remain
der of the week
Dancing will be feature of the fair
each evening, and good orchestra
will furnish music for this purpose.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-29

power, Germany the war power and
Italy the art power, but let America
stand out before the world as the
great missionary power, and as long
as we had for our four foundations
the Bible, the Sabbath, the Christian
home and our civil institutions, SO
long would our nation prosper and
march ON to victory. He dwelt upon
facts, which showed the hand of God
in American history, how He has blest
us as no other nation. He urged
his audience to be thankful also for
peace as well as prosperity, to care
for their poor brother as well as toE
recognize their Elder Brother, Jesus
Christ, through Whom all our bles-
sings, both spiritual and temporal.
come. n
The exercises lasted just one hour
and the large audience was delighted
with the beautiful and patriotic SER
Continued on page 4.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-29

Thanksgiving day in this city was
a most notable occasion for the mem
bers OF Martinsburg council, No. 1859,
Knights Of Columbus. the prominent
Catholic order. and visiting members
from Roanoke, Washington, Alexan-
dria, Baltimore, Hagerstown, Cumber-
land, Piedmont, Westernport. Harpers
Ferry, Keyser and other points. Among
the visitors were Rev. Father NJ T.
Haier. Of Keyser; Rev. Father James
=. Collins, Of Harpers Ferry. and Rev.
Father T. E. Gallagher. Of Western
port.
The occasion was the comforting Of
the first three degrees of the order
upon IS candidates, IS of whom were
initiated into the order. The ceremo-
MES Of initiation took place in the
Hobbs hall, corner Queen and Martin
street, and required several hours.
The ceremonies were proceeded by
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-29
LOT SALE IN BERKELEY PLACE.
VIII Be Continued BY Mr.. Jacobs at
HIS Office.

Any person wishing to purchase a
nice home site in Berkeley Place, can
all any time at room Is, Peoples Trust
Co Building, and we will take pleas
ure in showing you over the property
On account of the unfavorable
weather on opening sale day the free
lot drawing will take place at later
date. The ticket box will be placed
on the ground, SO that you may go to
Berkeley Place any day and deposit
your ticket Any one not supplied
with tickets may call at the Office and
get them.
For further information call at office
D. w. JACOBS, Mgr.
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BIG DAY FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Three Degrees Conferred Upon Large Glass h This City Thanks
giving Day Notable Address By Rev. Father Collins

high mass in st. Josephs Catholic
church at o'clock. The service was
attended by very large congregation.
The celebrant was Rev. r. e. Gala
CHER, the West Virginia state chap
lain, while Father Wilson, the pastor,
Rev. Father Collins and Rev. Father
Haier were in the sanctuary. Thomp-
sons orchestra assisted the choir in
rendering the music.
The sermon was delivered by Rev.
Father Collins, and was an especially
eloquent and brilliant one. Taking the
subject suggested by the holiday as
his theme, he dwelt upon patriotism,
thanksgiving, moral forces and the re-
lation OF the order of the Knights OF
Columbus to the country and the
church. Father Collins effort was one
Of the greatest discourses ever heard
in this city, and he held his large au.
Continued on page 50
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Cupid Very Busy In This City and
Berkeley County.
SEVERAL WEDDINGS take PLACE.
Popular and Well-Known Young
People United In the Bonds of
Matrimony at the Thanksgiv-
ing Season Who They Are.

Matrimony at the Thanksgiv-
ing Season Who They Are.
Miss Viola Grove, the estimable
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James f.
Grove, of this city, and Mr.. c. Mention
Gregory, also a well-known young
resident of this city, were quietly mar
ried Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock
at the United Brethren church. The
ceremony was performed in the pre-
sence of few friends by Rev. A. B.
Wilson, the pastor.
They will reside on West Race
street. The groom is an employee Of
the Crawford Wooden mills, and both
are popular with their friends.
KEGS. Donaldson.
One of the prettiest weddings cele-
grated in Back Creek valley in recent
years took place Wednesday evening
1t 6 o'clock, when Miss Cora Donald
son, the pretty daughter Of Mr.. and
drs. Charles l.. Donaldson, and Mr..
Samuel b. KEGS, prominent and
prosperous young farmer Of near
Jones Spring, were united in marri-
age In the presence of a number of
guests.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. John G. Leps, pastor of the Pres
oyterian church at Hedgesville, at the
home of the bride, Sunny Side The
,ride wore a handsome gown OF white
silk and carried a shower bouquet of
,ride roses. A largely-attended re-
ception followed the wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. KEGS will reside upon
the groom's farm, near Jones Spring.
Wintermoyer-Fuss.
A very pretty wedding took place at
The home of Mr.. William Fuss, near
Hedgesville, Wednesday evening, the
contracting parties being Miss Sallie
Fuss, the estimable and well-known
laughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Fuss, of near Hedgesville, and Mr..
John Wintermoyer, popular and we'll
known young bookkeeper, residing in
Berkeley county.
The ceremony was witnessed by a
number of guests. The officiating
minister was Rev. Richard H. X. Gill,
pastor of the First M.hodist Epis-
copal church, at HedgesSille. They
will reside in Berkeley county.
williams. Coe.
Miss Mollie Coe. youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Noryel Coe, OF near
Inwood, and Mr.. Charles Williams,
prominent young farmer of the Ger
rardstown district, were the principals
in a quiet but interesting wedding,
which was solemnized Wednesday even
ing at the United Brethren parsonage
at Inwood. The ceremony, which was
witnessed by number of friends and
relatives of the contracting parties,
was performed by Rev. A. J. Secrist.
There were no attendants. The bride
was attired in a gown of gray cloth,
with hat to match. They will reside
near Gerrardstown.
Plush Licklider.
Miss Martha Butler Licklider, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Sallie Licklider, of Shep-
herdstown, and Mr.. Robert G. Plush,
of Brunswick, Md, were married on
Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore.
The bride was attired in handsome
travelling suit of brown broadcloth,
with hat and gloves to match. After
the ceremony they left on bridal trip
to Philadelphia and New York, and
upon their return they will make their
home in Brunswick. The bride is one
Continued on page 50
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