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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20
ACCUSES PARAMOUR
or FOUL MURDER.
Wife Puts Blame on Mike Rando
Her ''Star" Boarder.
SHE WAS FROM WINCHESTER
Harper's Ferry Man Was the Victim
Wife and Russian
In Jail.
SHE WAS FROM WINCHESTER

Press dispatches tell OF the muir
der Of Charles ], Fisher. a former
resident OF Winchester, Va, whose
body was found cold ia death near
his home. In Pittsburg, on Saturday.
and his wife, who was Miss Matilda
Mckinney, daughter of Bushrod Nc
Kinney, Winchester, and a Russian
named Mike Rando, are locked UP In
jail In Pittsburg pending an investi-
CATION
Mrs. Fisher was arrested b. the
police as soon as the finding Of the
dead body OF her husband was re-
ported to the authorities. AT first
she Is said to have been inclined to
say nothing about the affair. but af-
ter being confined in the Jail for a
day she offered to tell all she knew
the tragedy.
The Russian, Rando, had been on
very intimate terms with Fishers
wife. He was boarder at the
Fisher home. and La some OF the
dispatches is referred to as the
star" Doarder.
Mrs. Fisher is quoted as stating
that he had killed Fisher. but that
II she ever told anyone he would
kill her also and her whole family.
For that reason, she said, she had
refused to speak before.
She said her husband knew that
she had been going to theatres and
other places with Rando and that
ne never objected to them being to
gether.
The dispatches state that the trag
edy occurred near Fishers home Al
a late hour Friday night or early
Saturday morning. It is not knowp
whether he was waylaId or wbethei
an encounter took place, but It Is
stated that there were two wounds
in the back part Of the head. indi
eating that his assadlanA had sneaked
UP from behind and delt the blows
that caused Fishers death
The coroner made an examination
OF the wounds and came to the con.
clusion that they had been made
with pick.
Mrs. Fisher was arrested as soon
as it was learned she had been on In
innate terms with Rando. and the
latter was also apprehended. Both
were hurried on to Jail and are pre-
vented from having communication.
Fisher was about "a years old,
and native OF Harper's Ferry, w.
Va He was regarded as a dwarf,
and was bowlegged. He was we'll
known. and on account OF his de-
formity attracted more than ordinary
attention wherever he was sesn.
He married the Mckinney woman
about Ave years ago. and 1t Is thought
the marriage took place In Charles
Town. or In Harper's Ferry
The remains OF the dead man
reached Harper's Ferry from Pitts
burg Tuesday and the funeral took
place in the afternoon. His body
was inferred in the Harper's Ferry
cemetery
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20
SHORT LINE is
AGAIN THE TALK
Possible Connection Of B. & 0.
With the Reading.
SURVEYS HAVE BEEN MADE
Plan Under Consideration Is Believed
to Be to Construct Railroad From
Hancock to shippensbury


Hancock to shippensburx
The following from the Pittsburs
Post indicates that it is the intention
OF the B. and o. to construct the short
line surveyed two or three years ago
through the southern part of Fulton
county:
THAT the election OF Oscar G. Muir.
ray, president Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Co.. as director Of the
Philadelphia a nd Reading Railroad
Co., will result in important cnanges
in through service east of Pittsburg
over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
is generally believed by railroad men
and financial men in this city.
The Baltimore and Ohio now owns
coo, 900 shares of the first and second
preferred and common stock OF the
Reading company, and 1t is believed
here that E. H. Hartman, who is said
to control the Baltimore and Ohio
plans direct connection between the
two lines, giving the Baltimore and
Ohio eew short line from PittsDurg
to the East and permitting that road
to enter Jersey City over its own ter
minals.
Engineers have made surveys from
Shippensburg, on the Reading. to a
point on the main line Of the Balti-
more and Ohio, east Of Pittsburg. The
report that the lines would be con
nected, shich was not denied, caused
considerable comment"
What II Means.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20

mis- means il is believed. that the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20

Superintendent O. w. Brindle. Of
this city, left Wednesday night to at-
tend the annual meeting Of the West
virginia Educational association nov
in session at Etkins
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20
Made|| Unanimous Choice|!of the
Republican Convention. :
PLATFORM Is ADOPTED
Majority Report JON Railroad Taxation Rejected
by theIDelegates--- Tariff Revision is
Promised :.by the Party.

Taft had 703 votes on the first ballot.
The demonstration which followed
was seldom equaled at national con
vention. The other candidates placed
in nomination received the votes Of
their supporting delegations, but
none of them showed sufficient
strength to make a second ballot
necessary.
A motion to make the nomination
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20
They ARE HOME
Placard in Front Of Apartments says
Mr.. WEAVING and Bride Have
Returned.

Mr.. G. o. WEAVING and bride re-
turned home Wednesday evening and
went Immediately to their apartments
in the Old National Bank building.
Some OF Mr.. Meanings friends
thought to let him know that they
we're glad OF his return and flags were
hung ut from the windows and be-
meath the window was a picard,
which read as follows:
: wEv ARRIVED :
you BET :
YOUR LIFT :
G. o. w. AND WILLIE.
Fortunately for the friends they
we're not around when Mr.. WEAVING
discovered the decorations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20
Platform Adopted.

Continued ON Page Eight.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-20


IS; and votes for President Roose-
welt.
The convention then adjourned until
10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
viii Support Sherman.
The New York delegation has de-
cided to support Sherman for vice
president.
Platform Adopted.
Coliseum, Chicago, June 1S.-The
third days session of the republican
convention was called to order by
the permanent chairman. Senator
Lodge, at 1915.
The report Of the committee on res
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28


is
boyo
cie
of him Lincoln Blaine of
Stick the farm is advice even if father the only
please the morning President Roosevelt
to have knowledge
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28

he
fool those premises Every day his
her daily service for Uncle sam An
fall
in We
although being old by
m editorial comment each day
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28

Some boys cerng and banks think it pretty lines
themselves should obtain holiday
in
beend 10 man a
had all life and in various services He
a
of of
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Another Illusion Dispelled

We be which
a
lowing -fromW Washin s expla
SIN
has
sed capable of yielding the rate of 200 bushels to the acre
wild
been
ma
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28
The South Understands the Negro

The North being with problem that the South had to
the Nashville American There less liberation of the
CONN There
be
whtesalso
swift terrible sometimes innocent suffer and there
conditions reached
Military
service of
of o in
this that he lay down his
II our
of
au lan l hnrni pIn lnlh
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28

We are now located In our new
bailding at b4b Colorado avenue, and
ara better prepared than ever to Tx
yor up in anything IL the plumbing
tine. Your bath room with be free
srcm sewer gas II I do your Job.
d. z. Mckenzie.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28

and who
their souls in gentlemen
tells that
the will
cabbage
shredde to The saue
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28

Everything In the plumbing limo a
.. e. McKenzie'a. blb Colors3o
Phone Red Isl.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28

We iLStali comprets oath reom
equipment. J. q. McKsnzie, 64b Col
~rado svauue. Phone Red 1k1.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28

half trouble, he is
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28

We clean and press ladies' white
WOOL skirts and Jackets and guaran-
~ every garment. The Suftorium.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28

We've gotten into the habit of do
mg high plumbing at low grade pri
go. Call and see. j. n. Mckenzie,
ssS Colorado avenue: phone Red
dBt
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28

A word to the truly wise is super
fluous. Hilbert and Kicks. groceries
and meats-
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-28

presiding Republican machine in Mesa county
nomination representative
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
Japan's Naval strength.

Toxic. March 9.-Some reliable
figures are now at hand showing the
relative strength of the japanese navy
as compared with its strength when
the Russo-Japanese war broke out.
The totals briefly stated are 1874
vessels of all descriptions represent
ing a tonnage of 2S3,742 tons before
the war, and 2O4 vessels and 515,OS2
tons at the present day.
Further scrutiny of the figures
shows that Japan today possesses
more than twice the number of battle
ships she had before the war, third
as many armored cruisers, and three
more other cruisers, nearly three
times as many destroyers, but three
fewer torpedo boats.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09

THEATRICAL NOTES |
lrrrrrrTTVrTi
'On IarOle.r

"On Parole" in which Mary Elmer
son appears at the Kentucky Saturday
Matinee and night in the story of
Constance Pickney," a young south
ern girl, carrying dispatches between
two branches of the Confederate army
who is surprised and pursued by
Major Dale, chief of the intelligence
service of the Federal army. She
takes refuge in a mountain hut and
quickly changes her riding habit for
the calico dress of mountain girl,
and when the Yankees arrive under
Dale, she Is discovered baking corn
bread. She succeeds in misleading
Dale and sends him off on the wrong
road. Arriving at 'Pinckney place,
her home, she hands the dispatches
to her brother, Captain Robert Pinck-
ney, of the Confederate army, to car
ry to General Lee, and tells him OF
the approach of the Yankees under
Dale. Upon Major Dale's arrival he
is puzzled by the resemblance of the
beautiful girl before him to the one
he had met in the mountain cabin.
Accidentally catching sight of the
mud-bespattered habit, he Is satisfied
of the gilr's identity. bnt keeping his
suspicious TO himself, he places the
household hinder arrest and puts Con-
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
THRESHER
Is DESTROYED by NIGHT RIDERS
NEAR PORT ROYAL.
Farmer of Tennessee
Made Ia suffer Great
Loss.

GAINESVILLE, Tenn, March "a
band OF night riders burned a thresher
owned by John Langford, near Port
Royal. Mr.. Langford recently sold
his farm to Doc FOust, who lives on
il. The night riders went to the place.
rolled the thresher that belonged 70
Langford out of the barn and set fire
to II. being very careful, however, to
place IL at safe distance from any
other property which might catch fire
After having set fire to the thresher
they went to the home OF neighbor
and told him tot go over and watch
the blaze so that the barn would not
catch fire. They also went to Foust's
home short distance away. and call
ed Mr.. Foust out and told him to go
and see that nothing else except the
thresher was burned. The men then
separated, going in different dlrec-
tions. Mr.. Langford did not belong
to the association, and had moved to
Sumner county. 10 was his intention
to move his threshing machine 10 his
new home as soon as the conditions
of the roads justified.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
REUF BOLD AGAIN
FORMER FRISCO BOSS NOW
TURNS ON HIS ACCUSEIiS.
Declares They Tried TO Get Him Ia
Testify Falsely Against Mayor
Schmidt.

San Francisco, March 9.-Attor-
neys Henry Ach and Frank j. Murphy
counsel for Abe Reuf, today filed
with Superior Judge Frank II. Dunno
a written motion for the withdrawal
of Reuf's plea of guilty to the charge
OF extortion in the French restaurant
cases, asking permission to substitute
the plea of mot guilty" The grounds
upon which the application of the
withdrawal of the plea is maze are as
follows:
That the defendant is not guilty of
the offense charged and never was
guilty thereof; that the plea of guilty
was improperly and inadvisedly ten
dered, entered and received by the
court inasmuch as at the time of en-
tering the plea, the defendant stated
in open court that he was not guilty
of the offense charged; that he was
induced to plead guilty by virtue OF
an agreement with the district attor-
ney, William II. Langdon; his assist
ant, Francis ]. Honey; w. J. Burns,
special agent; Rudolph Spreckles, and
the promise and agreement OF Judge
Dunno that the plea would be with
drawn and the defendant not senten-
ced thereon"
He alleged the prosecution endeav-
ored to get him to testify falsely
against Schmidt.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
CHINA CROWDED
OUT BY JAPANESE
Resumes Activity to Regain
Full Sovereignty.
Imperial China Post Refused Privilege
ON South Manchurian Railways
-China's Activity.


Pekin, March 9.-Chinese activity
to recover full sovereignty in Man
churia has aroused Japan to opposi-
tom Japan has raised the standard
of her postal officers and increased the
effectiveness of her postal system.
which is one of the japanese govern
ments special instruments of aggres-
sion, and Is harrassing the imperial
Chinese post by such means as the
following:
Japan refuses China certain postal
privileges on the South Manchurian
railways to which she is entitled, has
broken open Chinese mail bags, sec
reilly conflscated one mail bag and
contents, and conducts a parcels post
over her railways while refusing to
carry parcels of the Chinese post.
China has been aware for some time
past that Japan was using her depart
ment of communications to extend her
authority in Manchuria. Japan substi-
tuted for her military post when It
was Withdrawn at the time of evacua-
ton, a complete postal establishment
under postal commissioner of the inns
perial japanese post who resides at
Dalney. China's method of combat
ing this aggression has been the re-
establishment of her out posts, which
were disorganized by the war. The
number of postofIlces was increased
from forty-three to eighty four, and
will be further increased by $50 by
April, 1908.
China has not so far had the temer-
ity to mention her natural rights in
Manchuria on account of the menace
which the japanese government holds
over her. And since it is impossible
to Gust Japan, China's only remain
ing weapon is competition.
Russia has been party to Japan's
success in her postal policy. Warfare
between the Chinese and japanese
postal service began Immediately
latter the evacuation of Russian and
Japanese troops. Shortly after that
China discovered that Japan and Rus
sia had made a secret compact by
which the imperial Chinese postoflice
was excluded from through mail traf-
fic between Europe and the east by
way of Siberia and Manchuria.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
GOLD MEDAL
PURCHASED FOR HIGH SCHOOL
ORATORICAL CONTEST.
Arrangements for Inter-School Meet
at Hopkinsville Next Friday
! Night.

The gold medal, which will be the
trophy in the oratorical contest at
Hopkinsville next Friday night be-
tween the High schools of Hopkins
vile, jacksonville and Paducah, has
been ordered. The committee that
selected the medal procured one of
the handsomest it could. The medal
Is on exhibition in one of the Hop
kinsville stores.
THE True Measure of Man." is
the subject of Clarence Jennings, the
representative of the Madisonville
High school. Caldwell Feland, of
Hopkinsville. has not announced his
subject, although it is understood he
has selected it. The boosters for each
of the High schools will be seated to-
gether and some rousing yells are ex-
pected. According to the Hopkins
Vile papers keen interest has been
aroused. and the judges will have a
difficult time in deciding on the win
ner.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS.
Don't Mistake the. Cause of Your Trou-
bles--A Paducah Citizen shows
How to Cure Them.

Many people never suspect their
kidneys. If suffering from a lame,
weak or aching back they think that
II is only y muscular weakness; when
urinary trouble sets in they think it
will soon correct itself. And so It is
with all the other symptoms of kid
ney disorders. That is just whore the
danger lies. You must cure these
troubles or they may lead to diabetes
or Brights disease. The best remedy
to use is Doan's Kidney Pills. 1t
cures all ills which are caused by
weak or diseased Kidneys. Paducah
people testify to permanent cures.
I. H.. Davies, 219 Broadway, Padu-
cab, Ky, says: 81 have been greatly
benefited by the use of Doan's Kid
ney Pills, which | procured some time
ago, but short use of this remedy
proved very satisfactory in relieving
the trouble. | can recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills very highly to those
afflicted in this way"
For sale by ali dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn CO.. Buffalo.
n. Y. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the Doan's-
and take no other.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
FOR UNIFORM ASSESSMENT.
County Treasurers of Illinois Hold
Meeting in Springfield.

Springfield, ILL.,, March 9.-Forty
county treasurers from different parts
of the state are in Springfield to dis
cuss methods whereby action can be
had from the legislature to secure a
uniform method of assessment. An
attempt will be made to revive the
old organization of treasurers, which
went to pieces five years ago. b. A.
Mccoy, of Adams county. was named
as temporary president of the gather
ing and Jay A. Hall, of Sangamon
county. secretary. Permanent officers
will be elected tomorrow.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
Cut Rates in south.

The SeabOard Air Line railroad has
taken the initiative in the partial re-
storation OF party rates. for which
theatrical companies have been con
tending since the cancellation of
special rates by railroads throughout
the south was made last fall.
Travelling Passenger Agent Fred
Geissler. the Seaboard's local passen-
ger representative. has just received
a circular announcing that effective
April /. rate OF cents per mile will
be made to parties of ten or more
with a baggage allowance of 100
pounds to each passenger
The new party rate inaugurated by
the Seaboard will apply to any party
of the required number regardless of
whether the party represents a theat-
rical company. a baseball club or
private individuals. In other words.
whereas only theatrical organizations
were entitled to the Old party rates,
the new rates which are to be put into
effect will De open TO everyone.
The Seaboard Air Line operates
through an extensive territory, en-
braclng the states of Virginia, North
Carolina. South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida and Alabama, and It is oX-
pected that competing lines will be-
forced to meet the rates
The Louisville q Nashville has al
ready made some concessions in the
way of party rates, applying between
given points. and It is thought that
the Seaboard action viii have the ef-
feet of causing this line TO further ex-
tend TO a straight 2-cent basis.
While theatrical companies and base
ball clubs are the chief beneilciaries
of the party rates, II Is said that tray
cling men will probably take advant-
age Of the privilege where a sufficient
number are travelling in the same d.
rcction.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09

stance on Parole" Love springs up
between the southern girl and>Major
Dale, and Constance regrets the plan
she has laid for his capture and Nies
to induce him to leave. Failing in
this she decides to intercept her
brother. but is stopped by the sentries
and her lover thinks she has tried to
break her, parole. A force of Confed-
crate cavalry now arrives and captures
Dale, who thinks that he has been
tricked by Constance, who is really in
an agony of grief over the situation.
This scene is the climax of the third
act. said to be one of the strongest
ever written for the stage by Mr..
Shipman, who is a past master in the
art of playwriting. The fourth and
last act is devoted to strengthening out
the complications and all ends happily
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
AIH. (Metz) Wilson.

For golden voiced singer. Al II.
Metz Wilson, to sing is more than
art. With him it is nature. Richly
pathetic and sweetest voices imagin-
able, he has during the past few years
gone singing his way into the hearts
of hearers in all parts of the country.
In this way he has gained an enviable
reputation for himself, and the mere
mention of his name has been the sig
nal for large advance sales and
crowded houses wherever he has APP
peared. Eminent critics who recog-
nlzed the Inspirations and natural
beauty of a voice like that of Wilson,
who have seen the superb quality OF
his acting and magnetic stage pres
once that gave promise of great
things, years ago spoke of the great
future in store for him. In that they
have been borne out by subsequent
events and the fact is that Wilson
possesses a clientele that Is distinctly
his own and thousands of admirers
the country Over HtNfi mss Ah' w
portunity Of hearing him sing and
act. while in numerous places his APP
pearance in a city amounts TO an ova-
ton. This year he is appearing In the
new "Metz In the Alps" with the
scenes. as indicated, laid in the pict-
uresque Swiss Alps In no play has
he been seen to better advantage. IL
giving him the opportunity for the
dron expressions of his rich .llhine-
Phalzer dialect. affords clever vehl-
c,e for his successful abilities. while
naturally during the acting of the
play are interjected such pleasing
songs from his repertoire as the Fan
est Flower of All" "Snitzlebank, ~
wilson's Lullaby" "Switzer lie
Boy" Songs OF the Fatherland'
etc. Il is safe to say that his appear
ance al the Kentucky March 30. Will
be greeted with a characteristically
large Wilson audience.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
No Hod Carriers IN japan.

"There are no hod carriers In
Japan" said william L. Morse, of
San Francisco, at the Utopia. 1.-The
native builders have method OF
transporting mortar which makes II
seem more like play than work-to
the onlooker. The mortar is mixed In
a pile in the street. One man makes
this up into balls of about six POUNDS
each. which he losses to the man who
stands on a ladder midway between
the roof and the ground. The man
catches the ballland losses 1t up to
the man who stands on the roof. -
Nashville Tennesseean.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09

Malaria Makes Pale SickIy Children.
The Old Standard GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC. drives out ma
laria and builds up the system. For
grown people and children, SOC.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinine
Tablets Druggists refund money II
IL fails to cure. L. w. GROVES
signature is on each box. 25c.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09
ALICE RoosEyELr,s WEDDING

Was something to be recorded IN tho
annals of history. Herbine has been
acknowledged the greatest OF liver
regulators. A positive cure for Bilious
Headaches, Constipation, Chills and
Fever and all liver complaints. l. c.
Smith, Little Rock. Ark, writes:
"Herbine is the greatest liver medicine
known. Have used IL for years. 1t
does the work"
Sold by ]. II. Oehlschlaeger. Lang Bros
and c. o. Ripley.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09

"Do you believe the automobile
will result eventually in the extinc-
tion of the horse?"
mo, indeed. The more automor
biles we have the more horses will
be needed to tow 'em home when they
break down."-Kansas City Times.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-09

Father-If you marry my daugh-
ter. are you sure you will be able TO
take care of her in the style to which
she has always been accustomed
Sutton (who is in the wholesale
business) IN guarantee. sir, or-or
return the goods. Philadelphia In
quirer.