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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
TO SAVE THE MOUND.
supt. Miller is Observation-Disclosures
of Revolution Taking a Step.

The movement to save the Mound
at Moundsville, is attracting wide at
tention and State Superintendent T. C.
Miller, of .he public schools is now
sending out letters to the schools and
historical societies of the State, ask
ing them to take concerted effort
in a direction towards purchasing the
historical pile. 1t will probably be
some time before anything definite re-
suits from the meeting and in the
meantime it is the intention to secure
an option or endeavor to have the
present owner delay his plans to tear
down the sartnen monument till the
movement to buy can take definite
form.
The Daughters of Revolution, of
Wheeling held an interesting meeting
at the Stratford on Friday afternoon to
take steps toward the preservation of
the prehistoric mound at Moundsville
and a resolution was passed to ask
the school children to contribute mon
ey towards purchasing the mound
with the assistance of the historical
societies. All the children will be
asked to donate few cents apiece
and the Daughters of the Revolution
who are looking toward the interest of
the interest of the history of the state
will see to the distribution Of the
money and will increase the fund by
their individual donations. The Daugh-
tiers ask for the cooperation of the
public to help the worthy cause.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
NO ALARM
CREATED BY THE DECLARATION
or GENERAL CURTIN.
Believed He Win Vote For Taft--Mr.
Hubbard Snniles and Senator
Scott isn't Alarmed.

Washington, May 25.--General Cur
tin, called the lumber king of West
Virginia, is given great prominence in
the Washington Herald Sunday.
Curtin talks for two columns favor.
ing Roosevelt's denomination. His
interview created some sensation, be-
cause he is ,elegate to the national
convention and instructed for Taft.
He insists that he was so instructed
because the people thought Roosevelt
wanted Taft. Curtin sneers at the
Taft sentiment as artificial and in
sists that Roosevelt is the real choice
of the republicans. Curtin promises
to bolt Taft and vote for Roosevelt
no matter what the rest of the dele
cation does.
This Curtin talk gives secret JOY to
those who fought the endorsement of
Taft in West Virginia conventions, but
the Taft managers do not regard it
seriously at this time.
Senator Scott and Congressman
Hubbard read the Curtin effusion last
night and laughed, and Senator Scott
remarked he did not think General
Curtin would disregard convention in
structions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Death and Tired Lees.

Alpine climbing. long walking tours
and similar fatiguing recreations may
be suitable enough for those who
keep in training ali the year round
but are disastrous for those whose
ordinary exercise consists of a short
daily walk.
have often thought that the reason
Of the many mountaineering acct
dents which we read of lies in the in.
ability of the muscles OF the legs to
retain that steadiness and firmness
which climbing demands and which
are soon lost in the absence of strenu-
GUS practice or in those who have
never followed the sport seriously
Cassell's Magazine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
NEGLECT DAYTON.
Committee Fails to Investigate Federal
Court Judges lnjunctions.

Washington. May Ex-senator Gull
bertson. of Texas. complained in the
senate Friday that the committee on
contingent expenses had persistently
neglected to report a resolution he
had introduced earlier in the SEES
sion, ordering an investigation by the
judiciary committee into an injunction
granted by judge Dayton. OF the dis
trict court OF West Virginia, against
John Mitchell and other labor leaders
upon the application of the Hitchman
Coal and Coke Company.
Mr. Culberson said he had aban-
doned hope of action by the commit
tee and he secured the privilege OF
list of decisions by federal courts
having printed as senate document
and state, supreme courts to show the
tendency Of the decisions In labor in.
functions.
He characterized the Dayton injunc.
tons as going farther than any OF its
predecessors, and intimafed that If the
rule laid down In the Dayton injunc-
ton were followed 1t would amount to
an Infringement of the freedom OF
the press"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
MISS ELkINs' REVENGE
Turns Tables On the Fisncee Of
Joseph Letter.

There is battle of wits between
Miss Katherine Elkins, to whom
Joseph Letter was said to be engaged
EARLIER in the season, says Washing
ton dispatch, and Miss Jnliette Will
liams, whom he is TO marry June 10,
and Washington society is sitting
back and enjoying the bloodless fray.
Early in the fall, when the Elkins
family denied the engagement be-
tween Mr.. Letter and Miss Katherine.
it was, of course, impossible to incor-
porate the statement that Miss Elkins
had or had not, been honored by Mr..
Letter with proposal of marriage,
consequently, since the announcement
of Mr.. Letters engagement to Miss
Williams persistent rumor has been
circulated that Miss Elkins had found
it inexpedient to accept Mr.. Letters
proposal. To substantiate the report
1t was pointed out that, despite their
timacy during the first part of the win.
ter, Miss Elkins and Mr.. Letter no
longer recognized one another upon
their casual, but frequent, meetings
during the social season.
AT the hands of the Williams family
the story was received with dignified,
but strenuous, denials. Meantime
Miss Elkins and Miss Williams, hav-
ing always been good friends, the SEN
ators daughter was among the first to
forward note of congratulation to
the prospective bride. Not to be out
done in courtesy, Miss Williams there.
upon persuaded Mr.. Letter to let by.
cones be bygones, and together the
affianced pair made call OF friendly
ceremony at the Elkins home.
This opportunity to square away
and put Dame Rumor right before the
social world at Washington was too
much for the sprightly Miss Rather
inc, who. It is said, smiled archly at
the prospective bridegroom as she of
fered congratulations and queried:
Tell me, Joe. how does it feel any
way to propose to two girls in one sea
son?7
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
SNlSHER'S STATEMENT
says AE is NOT TO BLAME FOR
BLOW STRUCK scHERR.
Deplorcs the Fact and Says He Has
Been Trying to Conduct .
Clean Fight.

Parkersbnrg, w. Va, May 2s--Sec.
rotary OF State Charles w. Swisher
who Is here looking after his cam
paign In this comfy issued the FOL.
lowing statement:
AT the beginning OF the candidacy
for the nomination OF governor,
made a candid statement of the things
II stand for. Notwithstanding the
constant stream Of abuse that has
been poured upon me and che many
falsehoods printed and circulated
about me, both personally and in con-
nection with my candidacy, have
remained silent. A few lays ago an
assault was committed on Auditor
Scherr. one of my competitors, by a
railroad police officer. who has re
signed his office and his resignation
has been promptly accepted BY the
governor.
Although none of my friends ~
myself were In any way responsible
for the act OF this man. and while we
all deeply deplore it, certain news,
papers and persons have sought to
hold my friends and myself RESPONSE
Bile for 1t submit that this Is IN the
last degree unusual and unfair
IF some drunken man should as,
Isault me | certainly could not charge
It up to either of my competitors. |
have not made or inspired any attacks
upon their private character. II can
not win without tearing down other
men do not want it. have made
La clean and square fight for the nomi-
nation. | propose SO to continue to
the end. To my friends desire to
say that ! already have practically
sufficient delegates to secure my nom.
nation. ! confidently expect to be
nominated and will be elected"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Corporal Punishment Of Old.

Corporal punishment formerly hM
wider significance than mere whip
ping. Henry de Bracton, chief Ju
dietary OF England in the reign OF
Henry H., divided corporal punish
ment into two kinds, those inflicted
with and without torture. The stocks
and the pillory would rank as corporal
punishment: also mutilations and 9th
er grim tortures. when imposed not 70
and the branding in the hand for fel.
ony, which was not abolished until
George Ills time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
SHOT BY HIeHWAyMAN
Emanuel spiro, Of Waynesboro, In
Critical Condition.

Emanuel Spiro. Hebrew. engaged
in the clothing business at Waynes-
boro, is in critical condition as the
result of a bullet hole in his throat,
his right lung having been badly torn
by the missile. After closing his store
Saturday midnight he started for his
home on Penn street. accompanied by
his brother A short distance from
their home they were confronted by
three men. who, with drawn revolvers,
ordered them to throw up their hands.
AS Emanuel Spiro had considerable
money in his pocket he did NOT com
ply and before he could demonstrate
one OF the highwaymen fired. Spiro
falling with serious wound in his
throat. His brother ran up the street
and, although the robbers fired three
shots after him, he escaped uninjured.
The shots attracted the attention Of
persons in the neighborhood. and the
thieves fed without attempting TO rob
Spiro. The latter was carried to his
home and attended by physicians. His
condition is ~ritical. A reward has
been offered for the arrest Of the
highwaymen.
Mr.. Spiro was formerly resident
OF Martinsburg and conducted cloth
ing store in the property on South
Queen street. in which Is located at
present the Berkeley Installment Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
big DAY FOR MISSIONS
Reformed Synod Hears Encourage
ing Reports Of The Work.
SouTH'S CLAIM is PRESENTER
Great Opportunities For Labor There.
Says Or. Observation-Disclosures
Praises Roosev:i..

York. Pa. May 26.---Monday was =
great day for home and foreign mis-
sions In the Reformed General synod
The report or the standing committee
on home missions was presented by
the chairman, Thomas G. Hacker. OF
Roanoke, Va
The reports OF the boards showeu
results which, though not altogether
what was hoped for, are. nevertheless.
gratifying to the church. Since the lasf
meeting OF the General Synod the fol-
lowing results have been accomplish
ed:
3 new missions advanced to self
support.
30 new missions enrolled.
2S new churches built.
10 missions cared for.
$t4,214 contributed for the regular
work of the board annually.
The meaning OF all this is that mise
pastoral charges with 1852 members
and 1912 Sunday school members.
passed from being beneficiaries to the
order Of benefactors, and instead OF
receiving help are now giving to the
support of the church
II also means that 30 new missions
recently enrolled have been added tc
the membership OF the church, an inr-
crease OF 1855 souls, and that si,gss
is being contributed to the heneycsr
lence OF the church annually.
The 1876 missions under the foster
ing care Of the board have an enroll
ment of 22.520 members and 20,0ufs
Sunday school children, contributing
last year s26,S41 TO the benevolent ots
jects OF the church.
The appointments for the nexf
three years as adopted BY the synod
is as follows.
For harbor missions annually.$ 1900
For German English missions. 5000
For Hungarian and Bohemian
missions ............,..... auW
For church building annually. 12,0flu
For home missions under the
Eastern Synod ........*... $4,000
Total for the next three
years, annually ......... $11z,w0
! Before the report was adopted Dr.
Hacker. chairman OF the committee.
presented the claims OF the church In
the South. He said the South is fast
changing from an agricultural to =
manufacturing district, and With thin
increased commercial activity come
also increased opportunities for mis-
sion work.
In closing he said the Southland
is true to the nation, and while II r.
true that II honors and reveres the
name of Robert r, Lee, It also honors
and respects the name of Abrailam
Lincoln.
DR. Land, missionary Of ETis Island
presented the claims Of the liarbor
missions. He stated that annually B.
65O.700 heather land. most OF them on
Ellis Island. This mission he called
the missing link between home and
foreign missions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30

An extraordinary addition has beon
made to the exhibition OF inventions
now being held in Berlin. A shoe
maker named Wegner. living In Stras-
burg, has sent in asclock OF the grand
father shape, nearly six feet high.
made entirely OF straw. The wheels.
pointers. case and every detail are
exclusively Of straw Wegner has
taken Is years to construct this
strange piece of mechanism. It
keeps perfect time, but under the most
favorable circumstances cannot last.
longer than two years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
PosTMAsTERs.
In West Virginia Number 2,2t3; 235
of Them Are Women.

A recent bulletin of the census bu-
reau announces that West Virginia
has 2,213 postmasters and 235 are
of the weaker sex. There are but four
postmasters in West Virginia who get
over $4,000 near and but two Of the
women who get as much as $1,400.
There are 1882 postmasters in West
Virginia who get less than 500 a
year, but they like the honor of the
job West Virginia has 1867 federal
employees outside of the postmasters
and $50 are employed in Washington.
There are $4,000 soldiers on govern.
ment pay rolls, and West Virginia has
but SO OF them. Only 20S negroes in
the United States are postmasters,
and West Virginia has but few Of that
number.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
The Best Razor strop.

The best razor strop I ever had
was a piece OF glass" said the club
barber. AN old barber gave II to
me. Unfortunately | let 1t fall and 1t
broke, and ! have never been able to
get one like 1t. There's some kink
in the grinding which can't seem
to figure out. In these days a good
razor strop Is mighty bard thing to
find and ] would give good deal IL
could only get that piece of ground
glass back again. 1t sure did pun .
cutting edge on the razor"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
NEW BOOKS
Additions To the Public Library That
Have Been Made Recently.

Several new books have been placed
on the shelves of the public library.
They are as follows:
Somehow Good" De Morgan;
The New Missioner" Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson; Aunt Jane of Kentucky,
Ellie Calvert Hall; The Morals of
Marcus Ordigue." William J. Lock;
Nam Linda Will N. Harden; I'm
Gle William Jeanette Lee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Sermon to G. A. r.

Rev. ]. Paul Wright preached one
of his most impressive sermons to the
members of Lincoln Post, G.. A. r.
Sunday morning at the First M. e.
church His subject was: "This is
the Victory That Overcon a'h the
World" There was large g.. 5rega-
ton. ss H&i -kE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
LEGAL SEPARATION
It Is Rumored Was Prevented by the
Coffman Murder at Fairmont.

Fairmont, w. Va. May 27.-Much
interest is evidenced in rumor here
to the effect that the murder of Mrs.
Lilly Coffman by the Rev. s. A. Coff-
man, while in q fit of temporary in
sanity last Monday morning, may have
prevented a legal separation. 1t is said
that Mrs. Coffman wrote a letter to
some relatives in which she is alleged
70 have said that she was not happy
With CsGman and would have to leave
aim. il y understood the prosecuting
attorney VII. investigate this while
siieEists WIZ II all probability exam
inc ne Rev Corman as to his sanity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Good for the Nerves.

John said Mrs. Stub. proudly,
when her husband returned that eve
ming. here is parrot bought from .
Brazilian sailor. Isn't It a good par
rot?p
No" snapped Mr. Stub. in anticf-
ration of interrupted slnmbers, that
Is not good parrot"
Not a good parrot Why, John.
what DO Won call a good parrot?"
"Wny, dead parrot, Maria
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
The Ruling Passion.

They had just established tele'
phone exchange in the circus and en-
gagged a pulled and pompadoured
young woman to take charge OF it.
The pride of the Nubian desert had
suffered from an attack OF indigestion
and the doctor of the show called up
and asked how he was.
The telephone young woman looked
around and saw that the noble brute
was swapping and snarling over his
breakfast.
Lions busyi" she answered and
rang on.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
COL. w. N. CHANCELLOR
Death of the Wealthiest Man Of
Parkersbure.

Parkersburg, May 27-Col w. N
Chancellor, Parkersburg's wealthiest
citizen, twice mayor and one of the
most prominent democrats in West
Virginia, died Tuesday afternoon at
his ho1ne mere. He was IS years of
*
We was one of the moving spirits
j tne - Nding OF the Ohio River rail.
oac AID ,sest Virginia and Pittsburg
'ail-,cu A. time of his death he
wss president - the First National
bank nj ? 5,cuRhoider in many local
concerns II i.lSJr.anre.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
A New Attorney.

Mr p. Hampton Shipper, brother of
J. H. Shipper, of Gerrardstown,
VIC graduated at the university at
Georgetown, d. G., last year and who
recently passed the bar examination
at the West Virginia university, at
Morgantown, viii apply for admission
to the Berkeley county bar in June.
He will locate in this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Fitzgerald out AGAIN.

Thomas Fitzgerald. former general
manager Of the B. and o., who was
oerated on for stomach trouble at the
Union Protestant Infirmary about
three weeks ago, left that institution
Thursday The operation, which was
performed by DR.. Finney. was remark
ably successful
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30

'~rhe bookkeeper.' said the junior
partner, has been married nearly
four months now.
Well demanded the senior part
ner. what OF that?"
Why, he hasn't asked for IN tnN
crease In salary"
Heavens, We must have his 40
counts examined" Catholic Standard
and Times
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Proud Papa's Observation.

ITS hard 70 make some people re-
member" said the tiresome talker,
that they mustn't look gift horse
ia the mouth
Yes interrupted Popley, but III
bet it's still harder TO make our baby
remember that he mustn't put a gift
horse In his mouth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Dancer of Blood POISONING

Mr. William Onderdonk. North High
street, who ran piece Of steel in his
heel some time ago, is now in a Sc
rious condition. 1t is feared that blood
poison will set in.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
MINt,rn q TA-;e=T
Es. ,- n Reao n=.s r-cr Novel
Nsi Tex

NSi Tex
Gvery-hi N readiness por he
gunnc~r .eess hlch the monte
'-n~tit is II b. cted n Lower
Cse-, uears 's.ir ode wen sic De
comes r large. fcr bearg from her
sister snias me mentor n as, aud
torpedoes {" " shot a. = ider
water by the -orredo boa Mo;1's AZ
the vessels thac are tc r. ctscipase
the novel naval exper MEETS ere n
Hampton Roads, having .es. the Nor
folk navy yards. The exacs t'-ne d the
tests is left to the discretio. Vi the
commanding officers of the ssssa.s
participating.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1908-05-21

The name Nashville Students
stands for the highest form Of floral
and universal entertainment today.
And if you care for a good show
that will give you an evening of
thorough enjoyment, you will not
be disappointed, as the people with
the company, have been carefully
selected for his or her singing and
dancing ability. Tn is company
has been before the people for
twenty-five years and there is hard
ly person in America who has
not heard of them. The roster,
this year, includes the following
wellknown artists: "The Mitch
ellis, - ''The Parties From The
South, Henderson and Bruce,
wholesale and retail dealers in fun,
singing and dancing. Frank Ed
wards, who discusses the happen
ings of the present time and in a
way that will make you forget your
troubles. The other members of
the company will do their share to
make you happy. At the Garrett
Opera House, Thursday May %.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1908-05-21

tends to remain through the sum-
mer for he says that Mountain
Home looks good to him.
LOST-Plain gold band ring with
inscription engraved on inside
"Until Death - Finder leave at
this office and receive reward.
Excursions via Oregon Short
Line, May 21st, 22nd, 25th and
10th. Limited fifteen days from
date of sale. See agents for rates
and further particulars.
ming the Lyric theatre has sold his
interests to AL. Steadman and left
for Nampa Monday where he ex-
poets to open a moving picture
show. Mr.. Steadman took charge
Monday night and will no doubt
receive good patronage as the
show deserves.
Mrs. Lille Wertz, who is in the
east receiving treatment for her
ears, sends word that she has al
ready undergone one operation and
expects to have another soon which
will be considerably more serious
than the first. She is hopeful for
complete cure and she states that
she has already experienced consid-
cradle relief from the first opera
ton.
M. D. Parish, who has for Z
number of years been connected
with R. D. Gorby at Glenns Ferry,
has opened a neat and attractive
looking ice cream ard CONNECTION,
cry parlor in the building former,
iy occupied by w. d. Reynold.
on Front Street. He has mad,
several improvements on the in
terror of the building and witt
his attractive fixtures transform,
the place into a very swell re
sort where the public will b,
served with ice cream, soft drinks
and confectionery.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1908-05-21
ALIAS SUMMONS

In the probate court of the county
of Elmore, state of Idaho.
Norman M. Ruick, Plaintiff, VS..
Phil ip McGinness and John ].
McGinness, Defendants.
The state of Idaho sends greet
ings to Phillip McGinness and John
j. McGinness, defendants
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear before me, at my office in
Mountain Home in the couny OF
Gilmore on the goth day of June,
1913, 0 at 10 O'Clock, a. M, in an
action brought against you by said
plaintiffs, to answer the complaint
of the above named plaintiff Said
action is brought to recover from
you the sum of $3.50 compensation
as balance due as attorneys fees
and costs of this suit, in the mat
ter Of contestin g the validity of ar
alleged will of one Daniel Nc
GtnncSs, deceased offered tor pro-
bate in Elmore county retained and
employed this plaintiff in his cap
acity as an attorney in their behalf,
all of which will more fully appear
in plaintiffs complaint. a copy of
which is served herewith, or iudg-
ment will be taken against you for
the said amount, towit, for the
sum of two hundred and fifty dol
lars (S250), together with costs
of this suit, if you fail to appear
and ans wer.
To the sheriff or any constable
of said county, greeting Make legal
service and return hereof.
Given under my hand this 5th
day OF May, 1908.
w. H.. MANION,
Ex-Officio Clerk of said Probate
court. 52-5