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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
t5.test Vireinia's Coal Output.

The tWenty-fourth annual report of
Chief Mine Inspector Paul of West
Virginia has been issued. The report
shows that for the fiscal year 1906
from $50 producing mines. operated
8y 375 firms, together with small
country mines, there were produced
57.fg$,a74 gross tons Of coal, an in
cresse of 5,9OO,445 tons over the pre-
vlous year.
7'he coke manufactured was 1884 ,314
"a increase of 795, 537 tons.
THE total gross value of coal and
coke placed on the market was $3S,S24,-
essfG IT. The Fairmont Coal Company
(which is branch of the Consolidation
Caal Company of Baltimore, was
first in the production of coal, with
&3Sl ,70S tons, while the New River
Coal Company. the consolidation or
the greatest Importance during the
Curing the year there were en-
u ,SFed in the production of coal and
coke ,,769 persons and the average
wages of each miner was $599.39, an
increase over the previous year OF
So S6. During the last year 26S lives
wee lost, 10S being killed in eight
accidents. Chief Paul says the princi-
pa agent of destruction in all these
explosions was fine coal dust.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
To Advertise For Bids.
COL. M'GRAW TALKS.
Now in London, He Has Something
To Saw of Railroads,

The New York Herald publishes the
following relative to a distinguished
West Virginiaa:
London, Saturday Mr. John I. Nc
Graw, of Grafton, W. Va, who, be-
sides being a member of the national
democratic committee is president
and owner of the West Virginia Mid
land railway, accompanied by his
mother, Mrs. McGraw, and his sister
Miss McGraw. They viii remain in
London another week before going to
Dublin for a visit, returning here be-
fore going to the Continent.
Railroad development in our state
Is not as progressive as it was little
while ago." said Mr. McGraw. cow
ing to national and state legislation.
| do not think that the laws that have
been enacted will ever be repealed
but | do think they will be modified
think when We get down to- the prop
er sphere of governmental influence,
these laws will be beneficial to the
railroads.
"The difficulty encountered by the
railroads in getting money for neces-
sary improvements is because of the
agitation that has been carried on.
Mr.. Rooseyelt's efforts to bring all
public service corporations under the
law and to adopt such drastic meas
ures of regulation for them have made
people timid with their money.
"As between Mr.. Roosevelt's posi-
ton on the railway and Mr.. Bryan's
there is no question of the honesty of
the latter and the unfairness OF the
former. Mr. Bryan would buy, the
other would not, but would take con
troll of and practically administer a
mans estate during his lifetime
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
OLD STACKS DOWN.
New Boilers at power Plant CompIet-
ed and viii Soon Be in Operation.

The old stacks at the plant of the
power company were taken down yes
terday evening. The new boilers have
been completed and the men who
have been working on them have re-
turned to their homes. The smoke
drum which is to connect the boilers
and the big stack is expected to ar
rive at any time and will be erected
at once. he men who are to put in
the new 1000-horse power engine will
be here the first of the week and the
first thing they will do will be to con-
meet the new boilers with the engine
that is now in the plant. 1t is expect
ed that by Saturday night a week
fires will be going in the new boilers
and the company will then be in po-
sition to furnish all the power that
will be needed from the plant here in
town, in case anything goes wrong
with the plant at the river.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
COMPLETE INVESTIGATION
Report Of the Terra Gotta Wreck
VIII Soon Be Ready.
A TOTAL OF AZ LIVES LOST
Findings VIII Not Be Given Out
Until Foreman Has Signed the
Report in Open Court.


The grand jury of the District of
Columbia has completed its investiga.
ton into the circumstances surround
ing the wreck on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad last December at Terra
Gotta, ID. c., in which Al persons lost
their lives and many more were Sc
riously injured The findings will not
be announced until the foreman has
signed the papers and they have been
presented in open court.
A coroner's jury was summoned by
Coroner hewitt after the wreck and
held an inquest over the remains OF
Prof. Theodore I. King one of the vic
time. After hearing the numerous wit
nesses the coroner's jury held eight
employees of the railroad, placing the
principal responsibility for the wreck
on William M. Dutrow, night operator
at Silver Springs, for displaying an
improper signal to Engineer Harry II.
Hildebrand, of Baltimore, who was in
charge of the train of empty passen-
yer coaches which ran into the Fred
erick local. Lesser responsibility
was placed on Engigneer Hildebrand
and Conductor George Hoffmier, of
Baltimore, these two being in charge
of the train which ran into the Fred
erick local; Night Train Dispatcher
Thomas F. Dent, of Baltimore; Assis-
tant Division Operator William e. Nc
Cauley, of Baltimore; Division Train
master J. w. Kelley, of Baltimore;
Engineer Benjamin L. Vermillion, of
Washington, and Conductor George
w. Neagle, of Washington, the last
two being. in charge of the Frederick
local. The jury also condemned the
manual block system on the Metro.
politan branch and recommended a
rigid inspection of timepieces and the
furnishing of STANDARD time" by the
railroad company to its employees.
Following the findings of the cor
oner's jury six of the eight men re-
ferred to above were placed under ar.
rest Hildebraad and Hoffmier having
been arrested on the night of the
wreck. All were subsequently releas-
ed on bond or personal recognizance.
From the evidence adduced at the
coroner's inquest it appeared that the
wreck was caused either by Engineer
Hildebrand ignoring a signal given
him by the operator at Silver Springs
or by the operator displaying an i'm
proper signal. Hildebrand declared
he received a signal which gave him
a clear track while Operator Dutrow
testified that he signaled that a train
was using the crossover between Sill
yer Springs and University Station,
and that it was Hildebrands business
then to have proceeded cautiously and
looked for a signal at Terra Gotta,
which is between Silver Springs and
University Station.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
NAY MAKE A TEST CASE
Owners Il Orchards are After the
inspectors.
DENY RIGHT TO CUT TREES
Action for Trespas5 May BE Taken
and Later Suits For Damages
Will Be Brought.

Tbere is considerable dissatisfaction
among some of the owners of orchards
in regard to the manner in which
some of the men who are inspectig
the orchards are going about the
work It seems that some Of the as
sistant inspectors are going into the
orchards and cutting out trees and
getting away before the owner Of the
orchard knows anything about It,.
Some Of the growers have gone into
their orchards and have been some
what surprised to find that the trees
have been cut down.
Under he Cd law the assistant in
sDectors under the direction of the In
spector have the authority to dispose
-os tie trees after the owners thereof
maze been notified Of their condition
a1t refused to destroy or treat the
by the last legislature makes the re-
gusa4 of the owner to destroy or treat
the trees, after he has been notified
lby tbe inspector to do SO, a misde-
txesnor and the matter is to be given
mt0 the hands of the states attorney
Scr prosecution.
Several growers have become in.
gensed at the manner in which they
have been treated and, it Is said that
'theg Will have warrants issued for the
inspectors on the ground OF trespass
anG that later action will be brought
'sor damages. It Is said that the grow
fers will make test case in the courts
b fus out if the inspectors have the
right under the law to enter the or.
cbards and cut down the trees with
@ut first notifying them.
This will make an interesting case
If If gets into the courts and one in
@hich all the fruit growers will be in
terested and they will follow the pro
ceedings closely.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
NATIONAL RIFLE SHOOT.
West Virginia Guardsmen Expect to
Make Good Showing.

1t is not questioned that West Vir-
ginia stands a much better chance this
year than ever before of making a
good showing with the best marksmen
in the country, when the national
rifle shot is held August $3.50 at Camp
Perry, near Port Clinton, and not far
from Cleveland, Ohio.
The team which will represent this
state will be comprised of the best
shots in the national guard, and they
are all getting in readiness for the
meet. Some of the companies are get
ting in good practice now, shooting
at the different ranges almost daily.
The time for the state shoot, at Terra
Alta, was set yesterday. 1t will begin
July 20, and will continue almost one
month. 1t will not be long until an
order is issued from the Office of the
adjutant general, concerning the shoot
and the regulations which will govern.
At the state shoot. the team which
will be sent to the national shoot will
be selected.
The West Virginia marksmen claim
the reason for their not having made
better showing at Sea Cert, n. j.,
last year, was due to the lightness of
the atmosphere over there, which in
terfered with their work considerably,
having been trained in heavier atmos-
phere in the mountains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
New Uniforms Coming.
MANY PAID FINES.
For Putting Written Matter in Pack
age With Improper Postage.

The postal laws prohibit placing
written messages in merchandise
or letters on which less than two
cents an ounce has been paid, and the
provisions of this statute admit of no
waiver of the penalty provided.
During the last fiscal year postof-
fee inspectors collected $5S,065 for
such violations. In thousands OF
cases a short note or memorandum
was placed inside package on which
postage was paid at one cent an ounce
while the written matter made two
cents an ounce necessary.
Finding that in many cases the Of
Tense was due to ignorance, Postmas-
ter General Meyer has directed that
notices be put in postoffices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
NEW UNIFORMS s.
Hose Company Mo. 3 Held Important
Meeting Thursday Night.

Hose Co. No. held its regular
meeting Thursday evening in firemen's
hall. Mr.. Max Robinson, president OF
the fire commission, and Chief Mar
shall Talhelm were present at the
meeting as advisory members.
After the regular routine business
was disposed Of, Mr.. Robinson was
informed of certain conditions exist
ing in the company at present. 1t was
complained that considerable indiffer-
ence as to their duties is shown by
some of the active members. BY fall
ing to attend the meetings it often
happens that the regular meetings of
the company had to be postponed for
want of quorum. No definite action
was taken however, looking to more
regular attendance at the meetings Of
the delinquents,
In this connection it may be stated
that Hose Co. No 8, together with the
other fire companies of town, will pa
rade on Labor Day, Monday, Septem-
Der 2.
On this occasion the old firemen,
who are still active in the service, will
ride in carriages which will be proyid-
ed for them
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Dropped $3.50 from Car.

An old lady on B. & o. train on
Monday morning dropped a satchel
out of the car window containing $3.50
in paper money, just west Of Hancock
station Her. son borrowed lantern
at the station and with a trackman
went back to look for the money. Two
hundred and ten dollars were found
scattered in the wake of the train.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Home From Conference.

Rev. A. B. Wilson, pastor OF the
United Brethren church, and Presid-
ing Elder Gruver, of this city, return
ed home last evening from Singers
Glen, Va, where they attended the
convention of the Y, P. S. G. U. OF the
U. B. church, in session there several
days. The lay delegates were Messrs.
Fred II. Baker, Glenn Birch, William
Cage, Jasper Ways and Joseph Cru
yer, and Misses Lizzie Pascal and
julie Lane.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
ANNUAL MAD DOG SCARE.
PHYSICIANS DECLARE THEY NEW
Err SAW HYDRoPHoBiA.
Bite Of Deg Is No More serioGs Than
Other Wounds If Properly
Cared For.

The Department of Mercy Of the
National Womans Christian Temper
ance Union has issued a new edition
OF its little pamphlet entitled THE
Annual Mad Dog Scare, in which il
urges upon the workers in the de-
partment and the local newspapers
70 controvert the many sensational
stories that appear in print concern
ing alleged mad dogs. and gives the
signed statements of several promd-
nent physicians at the head of hos.
pltals IN both the United States and
England. The record of the London,
hospital few years ago showed O.
66S persons bitten by angry dogs
None OF them developed hydrophobia
st. Georges hospital London. records
1000 patients bitten by dogs supposed
to have been mad, with no cases or
hydrophobia. The records from near.
~ all the hospitals of the United
states show equally convincing fig
ures as to the exaggeration of the
number and seriousness of HYDRO
phobia cases from dog bites. MANY
physicians testify that the average
dog bite is no more dangerous than
any other wound providing it has
careful treatment; and DR.. Charles
W. Dulless, lecturer ora the history OF
medicine at the University of Penn
sylyania, declares that after sixteen
years of investigation he has failed
to ind single case on record that
can be conclusively proved to have
resulted from the bite of dog. The
pamphlet contains some valuable
facts and suggestions on this subject
and tends to prove quite conclusiyely
that much needless anxiety and fright
is experienced by people and unnec-
essary cruelty practiced upon dogs in
connection with the subject.
From the physicians cited in this
little pamphlet we find the following
statements: DR.. Hiram Corson, whose
practice has extended over 70 years,
never saw case of hydrophobia, DR..
Trail Green, an aged physician.
makes similar statement. DIR. Mat
thew Woods, after searching for twen-
ty years, and who, during two sum-
mers visited every case reported in
Philadelphia, never saw a case of hy-
drophobia. He has offered one hum
dred dollars TO any person who will
bring him case, and no one ever
claimed the reward. Many physicians
whom he has questioned on the sub
ject have never found case either il
man or animal At the Philadelphia
dog pound, where, on an average, ove
six thousand vagrant dogs are kept
no case was ever known Dr. Edward
G. Spitka, professor of Medical Jurisl
prudence and of the Anatomy and
Physiology of the Nervous System in
the New York POSTGRADUATE School
of Medicine, and president of the
New York Neurological society, says
that not a single opportunity has OF
fered itself to him to see such case
Various other famous medical profes
sors give similar opinions on the sub
ject in this pamphlet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Fire at Hancock.

The bakery of John Tallidlno, at
Hancock, was destroyed by fire early
Thursday morning. 1t is though that
the bakery was set on fire. The loss
is about 81 900: no insurance. A lot
of bread. -four and machinery were
destroyed. The proprietor, who is an
Italian, supplied bread to laborers on
the railroads.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

When she wears fever blisters it's
a sign she is a summer girl.
A sleeping car is a nice thing to
make one enjoy sleep when he gets
out of it,
The more money a man can earn
the more useful it is to those who get
away from him.
No matter how late man comes
home at night, his wife will believe he
was at the office wher she explains
1t to others.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
FIXES STATE LEVY.
BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS HELD
MEETING AT CHARLESTON.

Only Five Cents This Year as oppos-
ed Eight and a Half and Twenty
Cents for Past Two Years.
The state board at public works has
fixed the state levy at five cents. Last
year it was fixed at eight and a half
cents, and the year before it was
twenty cents In view of the fact
that there has been persistent cry
that the taxes next wear would be IN
creased in order to raise needed
revenue this action Of the board Of
public works is significant
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Irwin Brown Dead,

Word has Deen received here of
death of Mr. irwin Brown, who died
Thursday night, aged about 80 yea
He is survived by his widow. who "
Miss Vernon Slinkman, former re
dent of this place, and three you
children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Will Invest in Texas.

Real Estate Agent John l.. Whit
more, this city is arranging to take
a party of about so Martinsburg and
Cumberland gentlemen to Texas on
September II. The object of the trip
is to induce land investments in the
Lone Star state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Twelve Hundred Inmates.

There are now 1900 inmates in the
institution. of whom about IS are from
berkeley county.
To the discredit of the state be it
said that Notwithstanding this is call
ed hospital" yet, in the medical
sense, it has neither hospital or op'
Grating room. 1t will be recalled to
mind that at the last legislature a bill
was passed appropriating $4,000 for
these crying needs of the institution,
but the governor vetoed it, This
condition surely ought not to long ex'
ist
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27

Piles get quick and certain RELIEF
rom DR.. Shops Magic Ointment.
Please note 1t is made alone for
Piles, and its action Is positive and
certain. Itching. painful, protruding
or. blind piles disappear like magic
by It's use Large Aickel-capped glass
Jars so cents. Sold bv all dealers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Factory Notes.

The Stewart Vehicle Co., on Win
chester avenue, today shipped a very
handsome buggy to an extensive deal
er in vehicles in Savannah, Ga,
where the company expects to estab-
lish a fine business for their products.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Will Amend Bylaws

1t was decided to amend the by
laws of the company, which will be
done at the next regular meeting, Au-
gust s. On this account all active
and associate members of the COM
pany are urgently requested to be
present at this meeting.
All young men residing in the third
ward who are IS years of age or over,
and who desire to become members
of Hose Co. No. are invited to be
present at the above meeting and
make application for membership.
New Uniforms Coming.
The company will purchase new uni
forms Tor the men about September
/, next, and the company will also
have, thereafter a uniformed rank
of drilled firemen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
A bic Bass.

Mr.. George T. Foreman, North
Queen street. on Wednesday caught
the biggest bass ateBig Pool, reported
hereabout this season. The Wrapper
weighed 3 "a pounds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Street Improvement.

The street comiittee is having
hill on John street, between Spr
and Water streets macadamii
which will be a much needed imprC
ment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Sold Pronerty.

John w. Bratt and wife, Sop
Bratt, and Elzie Sprinkle and W
Bertha Sprinkle, the heirs of John
Bratt, have sold OF Mrs. Martha
Bratt, a lot on Moler avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Natal Statistics.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George Cham
bers, of North Queen street-a daugh-
ter.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Senior,
East Liberty srteet, daughter, last
night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Band PICNIC at Pen.Mar.

Cgmrey's band will hold their an
@Gal picnic at Pen-Mar on THURSDAY
August i5, that date having been Sc
as-Srsed for the band.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
CONTRACT FOR RESERVOIR
Big Improvements VIII Be Made
at Hospital for Insane.
MILLION AND HALF GALLONS
other Improvements Were Authorized
For the Comfort of the 1900
Inmates of the institution.

Col. ]. f. Thompson, one Of the
board OF directors Of the State Hospital
for the Insane. located at Weston.
returned home Thursday evening from
Weston, where he attended meeting
of a special committee of the board,
in session for several days this week.
The purpose of the meeting was to
open bids for the construction Of a
new concrete reservoir at the institu-
ton The committee awarded the
contract to Mr.. M. G. Jenkins, Of Par
kersburg, at his bid of 1894 per cubic
yard. Work on this notable improve.
ment will be commenced at once and
Mr.. Jenkins bonded to complete the
contract by October Is. next.
Over Million Gallons Capacity.
The new reservoir is to be 100 feet
in diameter and 16 feet deep con-
structed of concrete, and will have a
capacity of about one and half mill
lion gallons of water. 1t will be locat-
ed on a high elevation back Of the
buildings of the institution, giving a
pressure of $50 pounds to the square
inch at the grounds below.
Fifty-three tons of 6-inch iron pipe
will convey the water in three mains.
One line will be extended from the
pumping station on the West Fork rlv-
err to the old reservoir; another line
will be laid from the new reservoir
to the filtration plant and the third
from the new reservoir to the fire
plugs on the grounds of the institu-
ton.
The total cost to the State will be
about $4,000, for which expenditure
the legislature provided at the last ses-
sion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
Other Improvements.

The board of directors recently or
dered repairs to be made in the bath
rooms and closets, including new con-
crete floors in both. These repairs
are now under way.
The wor of painting the buildings
inside and outside has just been fin
ished
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-07-27
BRIDGE STOCK SOLD.
SOLID PocK FOUND ON WHICH
~ CONSTRUCT PIERS.
Preliminary Surveys Nearly complet
ed and Contract for Bridge Soon
To Be Let.

The World stated yesterday in its
news columns that the Wiliamsport
bridge question was abolt settled, and
that within a very few days all the
stock would be subscribed. giving
some practical reasons for that as
sumption.
In further continuation OF this con
fident belief, Mr. r Vernon Aler, at.
torney for the Washington and Berke-
ley Bridge Co, tod representative
of this paper that he received a tele-
phone subscription this afternoon for
$1,000 from the president Of the Ha-
gerstown Brewing Co, while another
prominent Hagerstown man this morn.
ing also look $1,000 worth Of the
stock. Mr.. Aler thinks that by the
close of this week $4,000 worth of
stock will have been sold altogether
in Martlnsburg and Berkeley county,
and that by next Wednesday the
whole amount of the $4,000 stock will
have been taken. lie bases MS as
sumption on some undoubted i1forma-
ton now at hand
Solid Rock Bottom.
Mr. Victor Cushwa, Of Williamsport,
president of the bridge company, in
letter to Mr.. Aler this morning says
that Engineer Pratt had the luck of
that Engineer Pratt had met with the
unexpected good luck of finding
solid bed of rock across the Potomac
river on which the bridge piers and
abutments can rest
To Advertise For Bids.
The preliminary surveys will likely
be completed within a few days, and
1t is the intention of the company to
then Immediately advertise for bids
for the construction of the bridge