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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17
Switches at the Altar.

81 object, she is my old sweetheart
and promised to marry me-" cried
Daniel Contee, young merchant of
Montgomery, La, in The Methodist
church, when the pastor, in perform
ing the nuptials for Miss Mary Toni
see, belle of the town, and William
Tullos, a planter, reached that part of
the ceremony where the question isask-
ed: IF any one present has any OBJ
jections, let him speak now or forever
hold his peace"
The dramatic situation created al
mosat panic among the large.number OF
spectators. Contee insisted on bis rights
made his way from the rear of the
church to the altar and there held a
whispered conversation with the
would-be-bride. In few minutes Ii
was announced that the bride would
become Mrs. Contee and not Mrs. Iul-
los, greatly discounted, left the build
ing. Contee and the girl were then
married on the spot.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17
A History OF the Laurel Brigade and
Turner AsElby Cavalry

The surviving members of this brig
ade will no doubt be gratified to know
that history of its distinguished ser.
vices, has been written, and will look
forward with pleasant anticipation for
its publication.
At the instance of General Thomas
l.. Rosser and others, a history of the
Laurel Brigade-the name with which
he baptized it after the battle in the
Wilderness-was written by the late
Captain VIM. n. Mcdonald, Ordinance
Officer of the brigade.
Captain Mcdonald was several
years gathering the data and writing
the history, which he had about COM
pleted but unfortunately had not got
ten ready for publication. before his
lamented death.
{ The history is a record of the brig
ade from its earliest services under the
dashing leadership of General Turner
Ashby, to It's last charge at High
Bridge under the lamented Deering-
at Appom attox.
At meeting of members of the
brigade held in Charles Town, w. Va,
on the 18th of August last, Colonel K.
P. Chew. Major Edward H. Melon
aid, Major Angus. Mcdonald, and
Bushrod G. Washington were appoint
ed Committee to provide for the pub
LEGATION of the history.
Major Angus Mcdonnell was made
permanent Chairman of the Commit.
tee and Treasurer of the fund 10 b
raised for the purpose.
Bushrod c. Washington was select.
ed TO revise and prepare the book fc
publication anda raise the necessary
/ fund.
Mr.. Washington has the work well
in hand and in few weeks will put il
in the hands OF a publisher. But it is the
intention to include a complete mus
ter roll of each company IN the brig
ade with the name and address Of sur
viving members, and names Of al
killed, wounded,or who died Of disease
or in prison. 1t is the hope of The
Committee of publication that tn,
book shall contain the record of every
soldier who served in this distinguish
ed command, and for that reason al
surviving members are requested t,
communicate as soon as possible win
Mr. B C.. Washington. And if possess
ed of any company muster roll to sent
a copy of it to him.
Address
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17
SHAFT Of FRS, steamboat.

Shepherdstown, W. Va. May o.
The shaft made for the first steamboat
ever operated is still in existence and
an effort is to be made by the Freder
lex County Historical Society to have
it moved 10 Frederick and have it set
up in court square. James Rumsey
built and operated steamboat on the
Potomac river near Shepherdstown
long before the first steamboat of Rob-
erl Fulton. The shaft which was made
at Catoctin furnace, now marks the
dividing line between Lewiston and
Catoetin districts of Frederick county,
Md, but it is probable that it will be
removed fron there to the Frederick
court house yard.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17

which be made to ne newspaper cor
respondents ON Wednesday 1.-THE IPresi-
dent represented himsel as the cham
pion of the people defending their in
terests rom millionaire. "conspira-
tors" Among these 'conspirators' are
men who are understood to have given
handsomely to the campaign fund in
1904 when Mr.. Cortelyou was collector.
These "plots'' and conspiracies which
Mr.. Roosevelt has sworn to foil, may
be the creation of q Presidential "brain-
storm or they may be forward for the
purpose of striking the popular wrath,
strengthening the President with the
people and diverting attention from
the Hartman charges. Either as fact.
fiction or the creation of overweight
imaginations, the allegations Of plots
and conspiIacies" cannot divert the
minds of the people from the Presi-
dents admission that the corporation,
chiefs, of whom Mr.. Hartman is one,
gave money &c. promote the election of
Mr. Roosevelt. After his election they
were entitled; that they had, in fact.
been denied square deal" If the
people should suspect that there was
double dealing IN 1904, to get eontri-
buttons from corporations, why should
they not fear that in some future con-
test there might be doubledealing with
them when they, and not the corpora
lions would be the victims?
The Presidents last statement does
not put him in any better light than
he was in before. There was loud pro-
fesson of innocente and virtue in 1904,
when the still hunt for corporation
funds was on. The financial arrange
ments were represented to be of the
very essence of purity. Yet now the
President frankly states that the cor
porations gave freely, but with the un-
derstanding that it was all from pure
unselfishness. The President and his
party incurred no obligations by ac-
cepting railroad money, and oil money
q az lAuTt IioIitg SCACleRlly. lS ALlohtS
was not tainted; it was dedicated to
holy purposes. Yet because the unset
fish donors have not received some
thing they expected in return they have
gone to 'conspiring and plotting
against the peace and dignity of the
President.
Sometimes great men have hallucl-
nations. 1t may have been in insane
decisions, that the railroads and trusts
helped to finance the Republican car
paign w&h no desire Whatever to de
rive practical advantage from their in
vestment. On the other hand. it may
have been a profound conviction on
the part Of thu President that the
money raised for his campaign in 1904
was for holy purpose; that it was
spontaneous tribute TO his zeal by the
railroads and trusts which were to be
furnished by him. All this may be
true, but the American people will not
believe it until they lose their common
sanSe-BaltimOre Sun.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17
ENTERPRISE MILLS
FRED SNYDER, PROP,
Sea FOam.ROlltr Flour

Corn, Mill.Feed, Crushed Corn
Corn Meal, Oats and Cracked
Corn mixed.
Highest cash price paid for
good wheat. Goods promptly
delivered.
Flagg's Crossing,,B. & o. R. r.
R. r. No. 5, Martinsburg, VIVA
Winchester..Phone
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17
WONDERFUL ECZEMA CURE.

"Onr little boy hal eczema for FIVE
years. writes n. A. Adams, Hen
rietta, Pa, Two of our doctors said
the case was hopeless, his lungs be
ing affected. We then employed
other doctors but no benefit resulted.
By chance we read about Electri
Bitters; bought bottle and soon
noticed improvement, We ccuti u
ed this medicine until several bottles
were used, when our boy was com
pletely cured Fest o. all blood med
icires and body building health tones
Guaranteed at all druggists so
limo.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17
Address
A NARROW ESCAPE
b. G. Washin gton,

q. w. CloS d a merchant, OF PUNK
Mo-, bad narrow escape four years
ago. when he ran Unison bur into
Is thumb. He 81 Us: Tue doc 70
wanted to amputate it but l would
not consent. osught box OF Buck.
lens Arnica Salve and that cured the
"a nserous soi nu 5A..! ! 2prug d
-,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17
DON'T PAY ALIMONY

to be divorced frem your appendix.
There will be no occasion for it if you
keep your bowels. regular with DR..
ipg's New Life Pills. Their action
is so gentle that the appendix never
has canse 20 make the least CO mpint.
Guaranteed by Druggist. 25c. Try
them.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17
c.r,en,ers Ask for More Wages

Clarksburg, April 8O.-The non-un-
ion carpenters here are preparing 10
make a concerted demand for an H.
crease in wages. Heretofore the non
union men have been receiving an
average of about $3.50 per day Inis
they now contend is insufficient iOi
their subsistence on account of the n
creased cost of all kinds of provisions
In very few days formal notice VIII
be served on the public of this acuOn
taken by the mechanics. They wa
demand from to $3.50 per day loI
their service in the future. The uni0"
men in the city are standing by tnein'
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17
WOODWARD g. LOTHROp,
Ioh Hth and G Streets.
Washington, D. G.
Iiner Department 81 announcement.

l.
The prices of all kinds of flax Goods primary markets
higher than longer period than the average housekeepe
AN remember. e
It is with this fact offer the suggestion OF
the early supplying Of your wants IN
Housekeeping Linens
The largest assembled at your service
in many prices which will end with the disposal OF
each lot of our present stock
TABLE CLOTHS AND NAPKINS.
LINEN SHEETS AND PILLOW SLIPS
TOWELS AND TOWELINGs.
DECORATIVE LINENS
Tho Fansoess "0la Bleach Tos0oIs.
Four reasons why sOd Bleach much superior to any
other linens
1st. They are made of pure fax only.
3D. Elaborate precautions taken to insure per-
feet weaving.
Sd. They undergo the troublesome and tedious
process of grass bleaching practlced by our
forefathers. VIII relied ingenious and
weakening chemicals, but the generous
rays of the sun to whiteu their faxen treasures
4th. They are flushed without grain OF starch,
by the special Old Bleach process, the only
one which, produce the everlasting SILKY
and delightful soft feel CHARACTERISTIC
of "Old Bleach"
Old prices prevail while the lot lasts.
$780, $780, 5000, $500 $24.oo dozen
italian Naoranae 75otoeIs.
They are made with Macme lace ends,
very Size as inches 500 Inc dozen
Special items in 1Ohits Dress 5irsrs.
36 Special price yd
72inch dresses waists and skirts 85c the yard
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17

Andrew Strobe, son of the late ~,
Strobe, of Swan Pond, has entereu 'nS
employ of Remnants Pharmacy NJ =
bright boy and we hope Nc i
osper.-Register.
Stops itching instantly. Cures plies
eczema, salt rheum, letter, ltch' INV -
herpes. Doan's Ointment ~
any drug store.
limo.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17

H. l.. Doll & Co. sells Longman &
Martinez l.. q NJ. Paints in pints ana
quarts at half-gallon price.
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-17

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fra oRi9iMA- -A~A sS. aft
XrNfEDY'S lsA1Ali.aa
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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-18
CONCENTRATES.

The city of Smyrna, with nearly
100000 population, has no electric
railway, electric light or telephone.
There are cities all over Asia Minor
varying in size from 10000 to $4,000
inhabitants where there are opportun-
tiles of getting concessions for electric
right and traction.
Since Hon. Thomas b. Reed died.
four years ago, his estate has in
creased three fold and its approximate
value at present is about a half mil
lion dollars. 1t has been through care
full investment on the part Of Angus
tus G. Paine of New York. the exc
cutor. that Mrs. Reed is so amply
provided for.
To make India absolutely safe from
famine. at least 35 per cent of the
land should be brought under irriga-
ton. This per cent would amount to
an area OF 74,000.00O acres. OF course
this presents great and difficult prob
lem. but what has been done gives
ample guaranty that the problem will
be solved.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-18

plication to make final proof on all
of the lands embraced in their entries,
with certified copy of the plat and
field notes CT their vurvey attached
thereto.
12. IN all cases where survey of
any portion OF the lands embracedu
IN an entry made under this act is
required the register WILL in addition
to publishing and posting the usual
final proof notices, keep a copy of the
final proof notice with copy of the
field notes and the plat of such survey
attached posted in his office during the
period of publication, and the entry
man must keep copy of the final
proof notice and a copy of the plat of
his survey prominently posted on the
lands plated for at least thirty days
prior to the day on which he offers
his final proof. and at the same time
his final proof is offered he must file
| an affidavit showing the date on which
| the copies of the notice and plat were
| posted on the land and that they re-
| manned so posted for at least thirty
| days thereafter.
13. This act does not apply to-
any lands situated in the counties of
Inyo, Tulare, Kern, San Luis Obispo.
Santa Barbar, Ventura. Los Angeles.
san Bernardino, Orange, Riverside.
ind San Diego, in the state of Cali
lornia, and entries made for lands -
the Black Hills forest reserve can
only be made under the terms and
lpon the conditions prescribed in sec
tons and of this act.
IA. This act does not authorize any
settlements within forest receives ex-
ept upon lands which have been list
ed and then only in the manner men
toned above. and all persons who at
tempt to make any unauthorized set
tlement within such reserves will be
considered trespassers and treated ac-
cordingly. Very respectfully,
G. F. POLLOCK,
Acting Commissioner.
Approved: THOS. RYAN,
Acting Secretary.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-18

For being detected while attempting
to work slot machines with lead slugs
a young boy. whose name is not known
creating something of sensation by
jumping through glass window sa-
loon opposite the Coronado hotel at
Trinidad Sunday. At the time of the
crash the street was filed with people
going home from church. After the
boy jumped through the glass he was
chased by two policemen, but sue
ceeded In making his escape, Prob
ably 300 or 400 people witness d the
escape of the young man from the
saloon. None of them a. the time
knew what he was doing and paid
little attention. A trail of blood Tor
half block showed that the boy
was injured by jumping through the
glass.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-18
RACE PROGRAM.

The following Is the program for
the spring race meeting which opens
Tuesday, June A.:
First Day Races.
Three-eighths mile dash-$60, $25,
SIS.
Harness race, 2:35 class-$1OO, $50,
Best two In three.
One-half mile runnIng-$75, $25,
$40.
DeImonico Purse.
Three-fourths mile running-$90.
s35, SIS.
Second Day.
One-half mile dash-$75, $25, $40.
Harness race, 1928 class-$100, $500.
Five-eighths mile dash-$S0. $40, $40.
Three-fourths mile-s9O. $35, SIS.
Third Day.
Three-eights mile-$60, $25, SIS.
Harness race, free for all-$100, $50.
One-half mile consolation race, for
horses that have not won first or sec
ond-$60, 500, $40.
Three-fourths mile-$9O, s35, SIS.
Four to enter and three to start in
all events.
All entrees on harness races close
May 25.
Base ball games and Indians amuse-
| ments.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-18

The horribly mangled remains of
Stephen Balog were found on the rail
road track in the rear OF the Graden
Mercantile company's store about mid
night last night. Balog was struck
by q locomotive, the wheels of which
cut the body In two. fractured the
skull and severed one arm.
Balog was a miner. employed at the
Champion mine and was paid of yes
terday. He received two checks, one
for $38.40 and another oone for So
Martin verce, where Balog boarded
cashed the $3S.40 check and received
$40 in payment of the amount owed
him for board and room.
Mr.. VERGE said that Balog had taken
= few drinks at this place, but was
not drunk. He left there about 10
o'clock and he did not see him again,
nor can we find anyone who did see
him until his body was found on the
track.
There are those who advance the
idea OF foul play. to which color is
given by the face that he is supposed
to have had about ST OF his months
wages left after paying his board and
other small bills. and that only lit
tie more than a dollar was In his
pockets when the body was found.
Florence o'Drisooll. who runs the
candy and fruit story adjoining the
0rAden building. heard two shots fred
In the rear of the building about 10
O'Clock. He went TO the back door and
heard men talking in Low tone down
near the tracks, but paid no further
attention to the incident
This, however. could have had no
connection with Balog, as he did not
leave verce's place until after 10. The
body Ii 80 mangled that 1t would be
impossible to determine whether there
were any wounds on the body before
the engine struck 1t.
Coroner Lefurgy decided that an In
guest was not necessary. and he did
not care to put the county to the ex-
pense Of holding one, under the cir
cumstances.
Deceased was about rs years old
and 70 far as known had no relatives
In this part OF the country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-18
THE CROSS OF GOOD FORTUNE.

The revival of the swastika cross
which is preferred by some), which
has become a rage throughout the
country, is due to P. E Kern of
Skagway, Alaska, though the fact is
not generally known.
The swastika (from the Sanskrit,
''svasti," meaning (of good fortune")
has been good luck emblem for many
ages in all sections of the world. 1t
is a peculiarly formed cross, each
arm Of which has a continuation at
right angles all in the same direction.
This cross has been used as a symbol
or as an ornament since prehistoric
times from China to western Africa.
1t is of frequent occurrence on Greek
antiquities of the Mycenaen epoch,
and later, down in the fifth century
B. c. 1t is common on the prehis-
toric monuments of western Europe
and it was often introduced in the
decoration and embroidery of the mid
die ages
But it's use has not been confined
to the eastern hemisphere. The In
dians from the American arctic to the
mesas of southern Mexico use it in
their decorations. 1t is frequently
found on the blankets OF the Nava-
joes, in the ornaments of the Arizona
and Mexican Indians and in the bas-
kerry of the Eskimo and of our own
Thlingets. 1t is always, and every
where the symbol of good luck. The
Thlingets have called the swastika
cross, which we have christened with
an old Sanskrit name, "shak-yak-
very best omen.
According to a writer In Aliens
Magazine Mr.. Kern introduced the re
vlval of this ancient and universal
hymbol of good fortune In this way
de had noticed it's frequent recurrence
in the baskets and carvings of Alas
kan Indians. He remembered to have
seen it also in the work of the In
dams on the Rio Grande where he
lived at Paso, Texas. When east a
few years ago he saw It in the blank
cts of the Navajo Indians.
This induced him to look into the
significance of the cross, and he was
at once impressed with the fact that
1t was something that would make 4
hit. He drew sketch OF the cross
and sent an order to Providence. r.
l.. firm OF manufacturing jewelers. for
various articles of jewelry containing
the .swastika design. The manufac-
turers were quick to catch the sug-
gestion. and they interested other Jew
elers throughout the United States in
swastika jewelry.
The hold the swastika has taken on
the public is evidenced by the fact
that 1t was adopted as a cover design
Tor February's Everybody's. People
are beginning to read and
talk about It.
The adaptability OF this old cross
was recognized by Rudyard Kipling,
who used 1t as magic mark" in his
Just So Stories." written for the edi,
ication Of his own children, and pub
ished for the entertainment Of chill
iren everywhere.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-18
LOCAL NEWS.
Frsn 1ruesday.s paily.

rreo Tuesdays Daily.
Regular meeting Of the officers and
directors OF the Durango board OF
trade. Monday evening. April Is, 1907
Present-President Jackson, First
vios President Jakway. Directors Per
~, Sloan, Camp. Buchanan, MacLean.
Assistant Secretary Armstrong, Mem
bers. Eby and H. L. Pearson.
MT. A. p. Camp reported for the
banquet committee and said that the
acknowledgement were coming in
very fast and that Telluride. Silver
ton. Pennington. Rico. Aztec. Pagosa
Springs. Mancos, Cortez. Bayfield,.
Peublo and Denver would be repre-
sented. It was also announced that
the dining room would not seat but
100 and that citizens OF Durango who
wish to attend should reserve their
sests as soon as possible.
The secretary was instructed to
write the Western Sugar company,
thanking them for the seed furnished
the board Of trade.
Mr.. r. e. Sloan. chairman of the
sugar beet committee advised the Sc
curing Of more seed but not TO be dis
tributed promIscuously as before. He
suggested that measured acres be
planted in Allison, Elco. Kline and the
Animas valley. President Jackson
then reported that an experienced bee.
grower was going to make demon
stration on Florida mesa with five
acres of beets.
Mr.. Camp OF The finance committee
told of the committee making investi-
cation and collections and said that
the feeling throughout the city was
exceedingly friendly.
New members received we're p. M
Mcclellan. C. e. Mcconnell and G. H
Clark. Application was made by Mrs
Rosepha Pulford that the board ol
trade toin with the high school and
the Ladies' Relief club In giving prizes
for the best essay on the subject oi
trees to be written by pupil OF the
eighth grade.
It was decided to offer as a prize
one years subscription to the Youths
Companion. w. A. Perry. Mrs. L. c
Jakway. Mrs. A. P. Camp were ap
pointed a committee 10 examine the
essays and decide or the winner.
Assistant Secretary Armstrong reat
his monthly report, which was accept
ed by the directors.
Mr.. ]. H. Eby then appeared ant
at length discussed the situation o
the electric railroad to Pine river
The matter was referred to the rail
way committee and meeting Of tha
committee called for Friday night
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned at 1915 p. m.
w. R ARMSTRONG,
Assistant Secretary.