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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-09
Mr.. Michael Willard Suffers
Stroke ii Shoe Store.
A SECOND STROKE FOLLOWS
Victim Is superintendent Of the
Standard Lime & Stock Co, and
Very Popular Man.

The host of friends Of MIR. Michael
NJ Willard will learn with sincere re
get that he suffered two strokes Of
paralysis Thursday evening, Affecting
his entire left side which Is now help.
less
Mr.. Millard was in Mr. Charles s,
Thompson's shoe store 70. an hour or
more in the afternoon chatting good
humoredly with Mr.. Thompson and
Mr.. David II. Smokey and seemingly
In his usual health About i O'Clock
he rose to go home and when near
the door, suddenly and without warn
ing, came paralytic stroke. lie re-
quested that cab be called and he
be taken home. This was done at
once and DR.. Sites summoned.
About six o'clock Mr. Willard suf-
fered a second paralytic stroke. This
was no more severe than the first,
except that it affected the vision Of
ibis left eye and causing an unpleas.
ant twitching Of that side of his face.
Except that his left side Is helpless
Mr. Willard was resting very easy
this morning and in good spirits.
Mr.. Willard is general superinten.
dent of the STANDARD Lime and Stone
Company's quarries at Kearneys
vile and Millville, w Va; Dick
inson, Nd, and in Delaware. His
many friends will hope for his uIti
mate recovery from HI, present az
Fiction. 1t may be stated here that
he has just recovered from an attack
of typhoid fever.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-09
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DRASTIC MEASURES TAKEN FoR
ASSESSMENT ARREARAGEs.
Hand Sweeper For Paved HIocks-
Sewer at South Queen Street
Bridpe--New pavements.

The city council met In regular ses-
sion Thursday night with til. mem
bers all present. In the absence frorn
town Of Mayor Harrison. Councilman
&. G, Lemer, mayor protein. presia-
ed
The report Of the street committees
with reference 10 the placing OF i
short sewer In the east side Of tho
South Queen street bridge was recviv~
ca ans adopted. and the sewer via Ne
nut In as recommended.
number Of property owners to-
different sections % town were order-
ed 10 lay pavements and cutters
The street committee was instruct
ed to ask for bids Ia lay the pave
ments OF certain parties Who had re-
elsed @ lav the payem enta theIns.
selves
The street committee WAS authors
"a to purchase i hand sweeper for
Iuse 81 tie Two paved blocks on
Queen street.
council decided to bring suit
against some hair dozen narties who
have failed to pay their assessments.
for street paving on Queen street
Councilman George n. scliili was
empowered 10 tear out some gutters
| III the Fifth ward.
| The matter OF a bridge across the
roadway leading TO Berkeley Place.
told fair grounds), was placed IN the
hands OF the street committee, with
power to act.
/ Current bills were approved and or
dered paid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-09
waHnrNe ISSUED
Experiment stathon Notifies Farmers
and Investors to be Wary.

Letters are being seat out by the
authorities of the Experiment station
warning the farmers and investors OF
the state of smooth fraud that is
being attempted to be worked ON
them. A company is trying to get
money and to introduce compound
which they allege is fertilizer. 1t
contains various ingredients. one OF
which is sulphmric acid The warning
states that the stuff is net worth one
tenth OF what the acid VIII cost If it
is placed in it,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-09

WAS Al PROMINENT CITIZEN or
sHEpHERDsToWN.
Belonged &c One Of the leading Fam
lilies, Of jefferson Counties
Father Of c. c. Shepherd.

From The World Of Tu sday
Mr.. Abram Shepherd, one of the
best known citizens Of Shepherds
town, died at his residence there at
3 o'clock this morning III the 18th
year of his age. Last August he suf-
fered a slight stroke OF paralysis, fol-
lowed by two others some time later,
and flom which he never recovered.
He was confined to bed for over two
months.
Mr., Shepherd was the son OF Henry
Shepherd, deceased. and was born and
reared on farm In JEFFERSON comfy
about four miles from Shepherdst0wn
For the last twenty years he resided
In Shepherdstown and lived retired
He was generous, big-hearted mar
and had very genial disposition. ~
that he was always popular among hii
large circle OF friends.
Surviving are his wife and six chill
dren: r. g. Shepherd, the well knowr
druggist OF Martinsburg; James
Touro. of Columbus. Ohio. and Missei
Lille b.. Saliie s., Fannie and Lauri
", at home. He was the last OF |
family OF six children. Mr.. Shephers
was brother-ln-law Of Mr.. II. G. VIII
Iiams. South Maple avenue. this city
Druggist 10 G. Shepherd went hom'
I'this morning and the store is closes
| for the present
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-09
Loaf Should Be Laruer.

The price OF wheat and -four con
tinues to drop The eastern markets
quote the price Of wheat AT 800
This is not very cheering news 70 the
farmer who is still holding his wheat.
but IT comes to the baker as chal-
lenge to make his bread-laaf just o
lite larger
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-09
It Costs
Nothing

To find OIL lok ~ scrtaalfy'
whether or not YOUR heart -
affected. One person in Jour
has a weak hrart; il rlay be
Won. II sos. Won should know
it now, znan save serious con-
sequences. n You have short
breath. iluttcring. palpitations
hungry spells, hot flusi,es; =
YOU cannot lie on left sides i{t
WON have fainsing or sm0thnr
ing spells, pain around hcar:&-
III side and arms, your heart is
weak, and perhaps diseased
Or. Miles Heart Cure viii re-
lievc you. Try bottle, and
see how quickly Your condition
will improve.
About A yfse age WINE 10 the.
Niles Mtdicai 81 acting advice. AS I
Was sGnrling with h,a4st tiuHbie. nf.f'.
had been mr. two years. / lad pam
~ my hcqtt. back ard left side. and
lad not been Hiit - ,sfHw d decu
bstaif for .two years. ANY little sxer-
Lon wasla cause IaiFstgtica sra
entitd not is@ ~ ms ffft Niist ii fJssxAn
siigefivv Fhe$ no ~.,i me- 10 Dr-
Mills Iirhrt carc atsa %f~sSsn. TUT
] cla WITH to result fsa In
better heolul tna9 eter MAS Is ofc.
hhAfnN Nained IA rnNiss sjnce en-
neneHd takinx 4. ys,uA ali ar
teen bottles " tiAt TIVE .anA5ftnts. ana
haven bs<n tnt3e9stl rga w 1@arH
slHkr. ~. y 'fs+kl
a..
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-09
visits Old Home.

Rev. Upton Evers. pastor OF the
Congregational church in Scranton,
Pa. is spending a few days with his
father, Mr.. A. NJ. Eevrs. near Van
clevesville Mrs Tvers has been
there for some weeks recuperating
her heath. but expects to return to
Scranton with her husband the latter
part OF this week
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-09

Miss Maize Wien. who Is just ~.
covering from an operation for appen,
dicitis, was removed from the CITY
hospital to her home on West Martin
street. -
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MANY FALL REMOVALS.
Family Moves Back From pitssburg-
Other Changes of Abode.

Mr.. w. B. Barr moved yesterday
from the boom 10 sos Virginia avenue.
Mrs. J. Maddox and family have
moved here from Shepherdstown 70
$40 South Church street.
Mr.. John Dern. formerly OF this
county, has moved back from Pitts
burg to 422 Faulkner avenue.
Mr.. A. L. Christ from the Arden
district to 4o1 South Raleigh street.
Mrs. Sallie b. Harrison from South
Raleigh street to her newly erected
house, No. 5O7 West stephen street.
Mr.. G. H. Quenzel from south Raj
eigh street to 119 West Burke street.
etenosrsphers.
Stenographers' pencils and note
books.
". .. HoFTHElNs i CO..
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-09

years. Many friends join in extend
ing concentrations.
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WlltHunter

Wilt-Hunter.
Miss Marjorie wit. daughter Of Mr..
l.. p. wilt. or Kearneysville. and Mr..
Allyn Hunter. son Of Mr.. Charles Hun
ter. OF Christiansburg. Va. we're unit
ed in marriage at high noon today at
the brides home by Rev r. n. Ma
son. The maid Of honor was Miss
Mabel WIT, sister Of the bride, and
the best man was Mr. James Hatcher
OF Christlansburg.
After wedding trip to Washington
and jamestown, Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter
will reside at Christiansbnrg where
the former is IN the drug business.
Il HutxlerFusse.
Miss Olive Fuse. daughter Of Mr.
John r.. Fuse. Of Inwood and Mr..
VIM rlutxler, Baltimore and Ohio
fireman. Of Brunswick Md. were mar
ried Wednesday evening at ESQ
o'clock at the First Methodist parson-
age by Rev, J. @ w~igh'son After
wedding trip 10 Washington and
jamestown they will rasida IN Rruns-
wick.
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faE HARTInsBusq HEgAIs


Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Hyles. OF Newton.
Pa, are here to attend the funeral OF
afr. Lewis Albright.
Mr.. Robert Long, OF baltimore. Is
visiting Friends in this city.
Mrs w. T. Leidig and daughter.
who were visiting friends in this city,
have returned to their home in Cham
bersturg.
Mr.. and Mrs. c G. Grove have re-
turned from trip to Kansas.
Miss Ida Bowers, of King street, is
visiting her brother. Mr.. John Bow
sers, in Roanoke.
Mr.. Roy Grove has returned from
Baltimore
Mr. Harry Snyder. OF Hagerstown.
is a. business visitor in thi city.
Miss May Porter Burkhart. OF Win
chester avenue. has returned from
Baltimore.
Mrs Thomas Kline, Martin street.
has returned from Baltimore.
Little Robert Keller is Ill at his
home on North Qaeen street.
Miss MolIie wolfslagle. Second
street, lett this morning for Johns
town. Pa, where she will mase her
future home.
Mr.. Fred II. Baker, North Queen
street who has been in Baltimore and
Philadslphi buying his Christmas
stock, returned home last evening.
His son, Edison, accompanied him.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. r. GelhUusen have
returned to their home in Garrett,
Ind.
Mr.. William Graves and wife have
returned to their home in Williams
burg. Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hyles have re-
turned TO their nome in Newton, Pa.
Mrs. Ella Russler and son, Tom, of
where they VIII spend the winter.
Mr. Clarence W. Tabler, wife and
ehisdren of Waynesburg, Greene coun.
ty, Pa, are visiting relatives and
friends here, where they formerly re
sided. Mr.. 'Tabler is bookkeeper in
a bank at Waynesbmg.
Miss Elizabeth Kramer, South
Raleigh street, is spending a couple
OF days m Washington.
Mr.. H. C. Berry spent a couple OF
days here and win go to Stanton
where he will spenE Sunday with his
family.
Mrs. D. Baker Kearfott con TIMES in
a very serious condition rat the home
OF her daughter, Mrs. y. H. Bogert
winchester avenue. She is unable to
take nourishment
Mr.. c. l.. French, of Cumberland
trainmaster of the II. and o. railroad
was here today ON business concern
ing the railroad
Thomas S. Kean, of Cumberland
has just completed water lire three
miles in Iegnth for the town Of Rom
ney, and has built for that town a
reservoir of 10000 gallons capacity
He also constructed 1900 feet fc7ssaw
en-
Among the new payements laid in
town are those of Miss Susan Gun
nfngham, East John street; Mr.. vii
liam D,ffenccrfer, SoHth Raleigh
street; Misses McElroy and Messrs
William Phillips end Oscar Ramsey,
West John street. the asst three are
concrete
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-09
NO. 20.

and disregard of law. The remark
able mission upon which America
started at the outset of our nation
al career, has been the handspring
of the most phenomenal success of
the greatest Republic in the
worlds history. The high and
lofty purpose of carrying out this
mission actuated the Fathers.
Governments, as individuals must
not forget the purposes for which
Providence has created them. Let
it not be said of us that in our ef-
forts to secure the things of earth,
we neglected soul virtues, chief
among which are brotherhood, and
due consideration of the rights of
man. We are commanded to '.Iove
not the world, neither the things
that are in the world"
''for the world passeth away and
the lusts thereof"
In this materialistic age it will
be sad for us, if the things of the
souls, which have to do with hu-
man rights, liberty and enlighten-
ed conscience, lofty endeavors and
Inspired purposes are all forgotten,
and the sordid things lusts of
earth, the quest for power shall
seduce us from the hitherto splen-
did aim of this mighty nation.
The best men of both races
must understand each other better.
In a Republic there can be no
lord and vassal, no master and
slave, no ruler and serf, but the
reguancy of conscience in the final
analysis must preserve our cher
ished institutions.
l am no pessimist. l have no
abiding faith in the triumph of
right, and the all conqnering sense
of Justice. The eternal verities
have no ffeeting existence, but are
of the ceaseless ages.
When the trials, the dishearten-
ing and misunderstanding which
now obtain shall know the oblivion
which is always the part of wrong,
equal and exact Justice will be ac-
corded to all men,"
Every banqueter joined in drink
ing toast to the health of the
guest of the evening with Aqua
Pura, the only beveridge in atten-
dance
Washington feels that Vernon is
all right, all right.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-09
SHORTHAND A SURE ROAD
TO SUCCESS,

To the colored boy or girl how
is ambitious to succeed and is
seeking way to butt into the
cold, calculating business world,
nothing offers a better opportunity
than shorthand. In this and sue
ceeding articles to fellow, we shall
attempt to point out the way and
ask you to give this subject care
full reading.
We shall first take instances of
how shorthand has put many men
in prominent positions and then
Continued to 4th page)
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-09

me to greater effort to perform my
duties faithfully in the future as l
have attempted to do in the past.
This is a most generous act, and
l may say now that 1 have the
kindest feelings for all of the ele-
ments that l have met since COM
ing here and wh:ch'have all treat
ed me with uniform courtesy and
kindness. To sum it up, 1 want
to be everybody's register of ev-
erybody's treasury.
My earliest recollection of life
is a log cabin and dirt floor, but
way down there l had some ambi-
ton to occupy place in life which
would be worth while-not, may 1
say with selfish purpose, but l
believe that he who would help
others must first raise himself.
His elevation will bring with it,
some influence fitted to assist
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-09

ence, how infinitismally small would
seem by such comparison my at
tempt to express these promptings.
I came to you a stranger, to as
sumo the duties of the office to
which | had been appointed, real
izing that such an appointment
was more than personal elevation.
1t carried with it representation
for the race, and hence great re-
sponsibilities calling for the best
effort of any man.
assure you that my efforts have
been to measure up to these re-
sponsibilities in way which
would please, not only my super
iors but all the people of this great
country without regard to color
If my conduct has been such as
to find favor and approval then L
feel more than repaid; and these
words of yours tonight, and this
testimonial will serve to encourage
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-09
HON. w. T. VERNON.
+++++++ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

trust will not be considered gratu-
itous.
Such an occasion as this is
splendid for getting together on
common grounds, for the best in
terest of those whom we repre-
sent.
While public Office is a public
trust, and all SO situated should
realize it, the Negro in office
should realize that there is for
him to do that which the most gen.
erous statement can not compre-
hend. Aside from a faithful per-
formance of the duties assigned
him, he should maintain an espec-
ial interest in his people.
To no set of men does leader
ship bring greater responsibilities
than to the Negro leaders. The
masses trust them implicitly, and
for these they should think and
labor.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-09
those of his fellows with whom he
comes in contact.

those of his fellows with whom he
comes in contact.
l speak the truth when | say
that no man does his full duty no
matter how elevated who does not
consider his duty to others quite
as much as his duty to himself. l
realize that here tonight we have
in you that of brain and character
fitted to fill any place to which for
tune may elevate you-to perform
any duty which fate may assign.
In the midst of personnel such
as this, | hesitate to enter into any
discussion which tends to moraliz
ing.
| can not say that which has
been unsaid, nor think that which
has been unthought by some or all
of you, and yet these seemingly
impertinent platitudes with regard
to duty to race and fellow man 1
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-09

wittily did he perform his conspic-
uous part.
Those who made addresses, were
limited in time, SO that the Regis.
ter, when he was reached in the
order of the program might have
Unlimited time in which to make
his pronouncement, which was,
forceful, witty, and eloquent.
The following program was car
ried out with precision and the
speakers were all received with ap-
plause at the conclusion of their
remarks:
l. Welcome-Dr. E. w. Lamp
ton, Financial Secretary A. M. E.
Church.
2. Wanted W. L. Board,
successful druggist.
g. Citizen and Soldier, Hon.
John L. Waller, x-consul to Mad
agascar.
4. Colonial Expansion, Hon. Ell.
T. Greener, ex-consular agent,
Vladivostock, Siberia.
5. Our Political Duty, Judge E.
NJ. Hewlett, sometime Magistrate,
Dist. of Columbia.
6. Educational Ideals, DR.. L. B.
Moore, faculty member, Howard
University.
7. Race Unity, Judge R. Ell. Ter
rell, Magistrate Dist. of Columbia.
s. Essentials of Progress, DR.. A.
M. Curtis, distinguished surgeon,
and former head of Freedmen's
Hospital.
9. The Church, its Responsible
ties, Rev. w. A. Brooks, eloquent
Baptist Minister.
10. The Discipline of Negro
! Youth, Major R. R. Moten, Com
mandant of Cadets, Hampton In
stitute, Va.
IL. Our Guest, Hon. John G.
Dancy, Recorder of Deeds.
Response, Hon. W. T. Vernon.
AS the Register arose to respond
he was interrupted for sometime
by prolonged applause, and spoke
in part of follows:
Mr. Toastmaster and Gentlemen
81 am sure that / can not fittingly
express my appreciation of this
testimonial of esteem and regard
which you have given me.
The eloquent words of congratu-
lation and compliment which the
speakers of the evening have seen
fit to utter regarding me appeal to
me in way which no words of
mine can fully describe. Words
are but feeble things-they mean
SO little when the heart holds SO
much, and / assure you, that could
the promptings of my inmost soul
be laid bare in this splendid pres.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-09
Register Vernon
The HOnOred Guest of Representative Negroes at Elaborate
Banquet at Washington. Twenty-Seven
States Represented

Special to Colorado Statesman:
On the evening of January Both
banquet was given the Hon. w.
#. Vernon, by citizens of the Dist.
of Columbia and others from the
several States residing here. In
attendance were quite number of
out of town gentlemen. Over one
hundred of them were seated at the
tables, which were advantageously
arranged as to enable the guest of
3 the evening to look every man in
the eye with ease when he made
his eloquent response.
There is perhaps some local con-
ceit existing among colored Wash
tonians, leading them to believe
that Washington is the "Hub" at
least of the social universe, around
which their activities revolve.
Whether this be true or not, it is
doubtful if there could be gathered
together at any other spot on the
earth's surface one hundred men
and more of African origin repre-
senting greater energy and intelli-
gence-still the Dist. of Columbia
is not responsible for this brilliant
aggregation, for they came from
more than a score of States.
These men were present to pay
their respects to Register Vernon,
who since June 18th, of last year,
the date on which he took his oath
of Office has been resident of this
city where be has been gradually
winning friends among the best
people, and among all the1 peo-
pie, both white and black, es-
pecially in white officialdom with
which he is in constant contact.
His course here has been charac-
terize by poise and moderty-qual-
tiles which are especially be-
coming in the conspicuous and
talented, and just at this time
it may be said that Register Yer
non is both conspicuous and talen-
ted-conspicuous for well known
political reasons, and eminently
talented as an orator.
Among these energetic men of
color who came out to banquet the
Register were successful business
men, ex. consuls, soldiers, educators
who are rapidly rising in their pro-
fession, and brilliant representa-
ton from the vast army OF Colored
clerks, from the various Depart
ments of the Federal Government
who have long since actually set
tied every conceivable phase OF the
NEGRO Problem" SO far as they
are concerned.
Mr.. W. L. Houston. recently
elected Grand Master of the Crane
United Order Of Odd Fellows, act
ed as the toast master, and righ
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-09

1t will be a splendid day fer the
race when the leaders lose sight of
minor differences and agree upon
broader lines which make for the
common good. To say that we
should all think alike on public
policies is to argue against nature,
or to imply blind fatuity which
adject subserviency to one would
mean; but that, On the essentials
we should agree no one will deny.
In standing for each other we
stand for the race. No jealousies
nor envies should cause us to with
hold from each other, that which
any one deserves. At the same time
honest criticism of ones public
acts should not be mistaken for
enmity, for until time is not, men
of bold and virile mentality in
their zeal for the accomplishment
of those things which they think
best, will at times, seemingly pro-
pagate divergent views for good
and progress.
One of the most serious causes
for alarm as | see it, is the intem-
perate criticism which at times we
heap upon each other, and the
holding up to the gaze of the
world the weaknesses which some
of our greatest men, as well as the
masses may possess. This is no
argument nor apology for wrong
doing, but is inspired by the feel
ing that it is always better to see
good than ill in ones fellow man.
This principle, making for the
betterment of all mankind, means
much, especially to a people whose
antecedents would invite if not
force some imperfections.
Unity of purpose and unity of
thought, rather than contrari-
wise movement on the part of those
who see the light, will make for
sure and lasting better day.
That a race should have opposi-
ton as well as an individual indi-
Gates progress, but shall we cease
our efforts for progress because of
opposition? Not soto correct
that which is of wrong within the
race-to emphasize the right and
the better things which the Negro
has done is duty which we must
not neglect.
I believe that large proportion
of the Negro leaders are striving
heartily for that which they con-
ceive to be the best, and hence, l
do not purposely take issue with
men per Sc, but state my views as
1 see the situation.
I believe that the wisest states
manship will finally conclude that
injustice to any of our citizens is
indeed harmful to the Government,
for the reason that patriotism
arising from intelligent apprecia-
ton of the real greatness of the
Republic, is the real safeguard of
the country. Such patriotism is
best fostered by the protection
and splendid opportunities which
only exact justice can afford.
The doctrine of self government
was a new pronouncement in the
annals of the world. 1t was a pro-
test against the injustice of GEN.
| turies-against caste distinction