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Milford chronicle., 1908-01-31
E. H.JONES, MD,
SPECIALIST.

Chronic, Nervous and Special DIS
eases of both men and women.
Eighteen years experience in the
treatment of diseases, no matter what
the disease, or how long Standing write
me a full statement of your case.
Personal letters to the Office, 1906 SO.
Bre ad St, Philadelphia, Pa, will re-
ceive full professional attention and due
medical advice free. Sept-o'Oo
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-31
Il. eAssAwAY DAVIS ILL

Cold Due to Trip In snowstorm May
Postpone His Wedding.
washington, Jan. q. TT Friends Of
Henry Gassaway Davis, the West Yir-
ginia multi-milllonaire and octogentr-
CA9Toz H a.
p....A. s1ha Kind You Have Always BslgH
Signature e L(zEzzzz1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Sunshine and cloudiness.
MASSANUTTEN NOTES.

Our Berkeley county students make
good record
Work on the new building is being
pushed by the contractor
Rev. Or, G. w. Richards, OF the
Theological seminary, Lancaster, Pa,
will deliver the baccaaureate sermon.
Sunday evening, May 81.
In German play given by the class
in German, Miss Ethel Tabler recited
'Du Bist vie cine Blume." In the
play, the critic says, she interpreted
the part of Charlotte" the maid.
with much naturalness and ease.
AS the young widow, Helene Won
Sterne," Miss Magdalene linn, OF
Clearbrook. was charming, interpret
ing the character of Helene with a
winsomeness that was only equalled
by the ingenuity displayed in han
ding her two suitors.
Mr. Arthur Tab'er was elected pres
dent of the Tennis association.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
NEW PASTOR MOVES HERE
REV WIN. r. LOCKE ARRIVES
FROM WASHINGTON
Parsonage Has Been Prepared For
Reception Of Pastor and Family
Mrs. Locke Here Next Week.

Rev William French Locke, the
new pastor of Trinity Methodist
Episcopal church. south, arrived
last evening from Washington, d. c.,
to take up his abode here His goods
arrived today and win be duly placed
in the parsonage on West Burke
street, which has been prepared for
the reception OF himself and family.
Rev. Mr.. Locke is accompanied BY
his nephew, Mr.. F. D. Jameson, who
Is member Of his household. Mrs.
Locke and her young daughter, the
other members Of the family, are Wis
iting in Keyser and will not be here
til next week.
After Rev. Locke and his family get
settled in their new home they vii
be rendered reception BY the con-
gregation.
Rev. Mr. Locke will preach here
next Sunday morning al evening"
Rev. ]. O. Wrlghtson, the hitherto
pastor OF the First NJ. E. church, will
preach next Sunday in the Union NJ
e. church in Washington and will
move his family there next week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Order of Notice Thereon.

District Court of the United States
for the Northern district OF West
Virginia, to-wit:
On this 14th day OF April. 1905, on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the court, that hearing
be had upon the same on the Both day
of April, 1908, before the said
court. at Martinsburg, in said district,
at two o'clock in the, afternoon and
that notice thereof be published in the
Martinsburg Herald, a newspaper
printed in said district, and that all
known creditors and other persons in
interest may appear at the said time
and place, and show cause, If any they
have, why the prayer of the said petit
toner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the
court, that the clerk shall send by mail
to all known creditors copies of said
petition and this order, addressed to
them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Aston G.
Dayton, Judge of the said court, and
the seal thereof, at Martinsburg, in
sad district ON the 14th day OF april.
A. D. 1908.
CHAS. b. KEFAUVER, Clerk.
D. c. U. S., N. D. w. Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
United States Of America, Northern
District of West Virginia, IS.
In the United States District Court
In the Matter of
J. l. PEER, Bankrupt.


l.
In Bankruptcy.
To the Honorable Aston G. Dayton,
Judge of the District Court of tho
United States for the Northern Dis
trict of West Virginia.
J. I. Peer, of Martins5urg. in
the county of Berkeley and state OF
West Virginia in said district, respect,
fully represents that On the day
of April, last past, 1907 he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the acts of
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his prop
erty and rights of property, and has
fully complied with all the require
ments of said acts and of the orders
of the court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the court to have a full
discharge from all debts provable
against his estate under said bankrupt
acts, except such debts as are except
ed by law from such discharge.
Dated this 11th day OF April, 1908
J. l. PEER, Bankrupt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
TWO PARTY CONVENTIONS
Republican City Executive Com
mittee Met Wednesday.
PRgsABLE DEMOCRAT TICKET
Republicans May Adopt Delegate Con-
sertIon Method of Nominating
Candidate For Mayor.

TIE republican city executive com
miasee Will meet at headquarters this
evening AZ O'Clock to fix the time
and place for the ward primaries.
IL will also, be decided whether TO
hold delegate convention or mass
convention, as heretofore, to nomi-
mate a republican candidate for may.
Or The former method, 1t is said
Eaa ligzely be adopted, which mum
Der regard as better than mass con.
sention.
I'm case the delegate PLAN Is adopt
cd The convention will probably be
composed of one delegate for every
sen or twenty votes cast for the re.
publican candidate for mayor at the
aas< municipal election, instead OF an
arbitrary number from each ward.
Tie ward conventions will lrobably
be called for Monday night, the goth.
aud the convention to nominate a may
ar ON Friday night, the oath inst.
pruhabe Democratic Candidates.
Ifsa democrats will meet tomorrow
nigNr 10 mass convention in their re-
Sree$tva wards to nominate five can
alSdates for the city council, one from
Racss ward; five delegates from each
war; To the mayoralty convention to
a,e Eread Thursday evening, the 23ro
inst, and five members from each
ward TO the city executive committee.
THE democratic candidates for city
cuHmiImen will in al probability be
as follows.
First Ward-Stephen r. Snodgrass
or G. c. Lemen.
Second Ward John \. Rentch.
EElHrI Ward &C. l.. Keller or Frank
j. x7I.
Fourth Ward-Charles Caskey or
NnfaIu Clrmiskey
Fgsh Ward--Thomas Youtz or os-
gar See
The democratic candidate for mayor
will likely be either Harry S. Cushwa
ar Councilman e. " Lite, whose
xcandfdacy was announced in this pa
arT yesterday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
RED MEN TO CELEBRATE
Members From Maryland and Adjoin-
inc States Will Meet at Frederick.

The Improved Order of Red Men.
or Frederick, will hold i'm Frederick on
July g and A next big meeting and
siexacr srration of Red Men of Mary
saEz and adjoining states. All of the
S.augges II the order and nearby camps
I'm VIcrinia, West Virginia ana Penn
@Fsigaula viii be invited. A feature
az sf1e meeting will be a Big parade
ssu lie afternoon of July T. when the
garry hopes to have 5000 uniformed
Red Men in line. Another feature
VMK he a fipemens contest for prizes,
IN wtich the fire companies of near
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
NOTICE.

Moundsville, w. Va, Apr. Is, '0S.
Notice is HEREBY g.ven hat on or
after the first day of May, 1908, that
there will be an application made for
a conditional pardon m the case +
Ira Henson. convicted in the circuit
court Berkeley county. at Martins
burg, w Va. September 20, 1907 and
sentenced for two years. for which
time am now serving.
(Signed) IRA HENSON.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
QUIET APRIL WEDDING
MISS JULIA SLAUGHTER WEDs|
Mr.. DAVID PALMER.
Young Couple Popular in Social Circle
viii Reside in Martinsburg--
Very Attractive Bride.

Very Attractive Bride.
Miss Clinton Julia Slaughter, o,dess
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph F.
Slaughter, West Race street, and Mr.
David Seibert Palmer, this CITY, were
quietly married this morning at the
home OF the bride Rev. ]. o. Wright.
son, of the First Methodist church and
pastor OF the bride was the officiating
Clergyman. Only the immediate fam
lilies OF the contracting parties were
present at the wedding ceremony.
The bride was attired in hand
some gown of white net over silk
null.
The intended wedding trip to Wash
ington and Baltimore was postponed
on account of Illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer will reside
here where both are well known. The
bride is a very pretty and attractive
young lady and is much admired in a
large circle of friends.
The groom is the son of Mrs. w.
K Palmer He Is timer in the EN-
ploy of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, and is very popular in his social
circle. Many friends will join in the
glad Fluctuations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Real Estate Sales.

Auctioneer George w. Keesecker on
Saturday afternoon sold at public auc
ton in front of the court house the
Mrs. Ella Nelson property on North
Queen street to Mr.. Daniel Pitzer for
81, 4S0 Attorney Ward b. Lindsay
was the trustee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
FLEET LANDS 5000 mem
Parade Through Decorated Streets
Amid Cheers Of Thousands
GIVEN FREEDOM OF CITY
Admiral Thomas Accepts Symbolic
Golden Key in Behalf of
Admiral Evans.

San Diego. Cal, April ia parade
OF blue Jackets and marines landed
from the battleship feet, 5000 fight.
ing men fresh from a cruise of more
than 10000 miles, marked yesterday
the ceremonies Of the official welcome
to the state of California Sixty-four
companies of the sailors, in their toes
Of the sea, with fiarfng trousers reef
ed down in canvas leggings, and 16
companies OF marines, sold .erly and
straight, formed this most notable of
the navy's land display.
The landing party, equipped as In
fantry, armed with Krags, in light
marching order and with canteens fill
ed, exceeded in numbers many an
army corps during the war with
Spain. The procession 1t formed was
more than two miles long. The men
marched from the water front to the
City Park, over three miles of streets
canopied with decorations which COM
bined the red, white and blue Of the
nation and the gold and white of the
state.
San Diego took holiday to see the
marital pageant, and the sidewalks
paralleling the asphalted roadways
were crowded with a typical holiday
throng Their enthusiasm was con-
tinuOus, the appearance of the blue
jackets and the marines calling for
the long-sustained cheering
Greeted BY 5000 Children.
At the City park the sailors passed
in review before Rear AdmiraIs
Thomas, Sperry and Emery and Gov
ernor GiHett and his staff A crowa
of many thousands OF persons sur
rounded the grand stand. Three thou
sand school children waving flags and
banners were massed directly in front
OF the reviewing stand and their songs
and cheers were one of the prettie t
features of the days celebration
Governor Gillett in brief speech
his words of welcome
spoken Tuesday on the quarterback
Of the flagship Connecticut and Rear
Thomas made a formal re-
sponse in behalf of the fleet, and then
accepted. in Admiral Evans behalf.
golden key symbolic or the freedom of
he city. The taken viii be forward
ed to Admiral Evans as Paso Robes
and there will go with it gold
mounted and jeweled navai sword
from the patriotic fraternities of the
ety, including Grand Army of the Re-
public, Confederate Veterans and
Spanish War Veterans.
To Admirals Thomas, Sperry and
Emery gold medals, commemorative of
heir visit, were presented and there
was also a medal for Captain r. r.
who served as chief of staff
10 Admiral Evans from Hampton
Roads to Magdalena Bay The medal
will be sent to Captain Ingersoll at
Norfolk
Last night a ban was rendered to
the officers of the feet at the Hotel
Del Coronado.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
A New Policeman.

William Wigginton has been APP
pointed a special policeman for n ght
duty on account of the continued i'll
ness of Officer Matthew Heck whose
condition is now critical. Mr.. Wiggin.
ton was formerly a policeman here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Having qualified as executors f the
estate of Rachel S. Sutton, deceased.
we hereby notify all persons knowing
themselves TO be indebted to said es-
tate to come forward and make
prompt settlement of the same, and
all persons holding claims against
said estate viii please present same
auly authenticated to us for payment.
]. W. WALKER.
w. H. THOMAS,
Executors of Rachel S. Sutton, de-
ceased. h-al
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Rev. Kline Resigns.

Rev. DR.. Marion ]. Kline, secretary
of the Board OF Foreign Missions of
the Lutheran church, headquarters in
Baltimore, has resigned to accept a
call to the First Lutheran church at
Altoona. Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Lots of Buuuies.

SpaI ding Bro. have received a con
signment OF very handsome buggies,
surveys, etc. at their repository in the
cd Wysong hall on east Burke street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.
April II, 1908.

April IL, 1908.
In the matter OF
ALVA NJ JACQUES,
Take Notice, That the above person
having been adjudicated a Bankrupt
by the United States Court for the
Northern District of West Virginia in
Bankruptcy on April 8, 1908, meet
ing of the creditors will be held al
Martinsbtlrg w, Va, IN the office Of
John o. Lemen on April 81, 1908, al
8 O'Clock. p. M, for the purpose OF AL
lowing claims, examining the Bank
rupt and selecting a Trustee OIL
Trustees.
JAS. d. BUTT.
Referee dn Bankruptcy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Sunday Excursions.

AZ Is reported that the Sunday ex-
atRz1us between this city and Balti-
s1ssre and Washington will soon be
mt.SN1red
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
New Real Estate AGENT.

Mr.. +. l.. Williams opened, today, a
real estate Office in the new Walker
building on South Queen street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Schools Closed.

The public schools closed this even
ing till next Tuesday morning for a
short Easter vacation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
mansm come from SIX
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due 10 neglected
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Henry ]. Daveen, who not long ago
paid more than s5,000,000 for the IA
nous Rudolph Kann art collection be
gan life as a blacksmith.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS

The infant death rate of the fash
ionab1e end of London is II per cent,
while that of the East End is SO per
cent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

H- James Daley, of Cumberland, a
51rus- resident of this city, is Sc
H1oIesfy rs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Seventy-hve per cent of the home.
stead entries in the Las Animas for.
est reserve in Colorado are fraudulent
says Daniel E. Fitton, in charge OF
the reserve.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Oyer-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhcsysny Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

EK tiG E2ood in your body passes through
Yolx elcneys once every three minutes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
WEATHER BUREAU
Temperature of the West Virginia
Section.

iemperature or the west virginia
Section.
The temperature was slightly below
freezing in nearly all sections on the
mornings OF the 4th 9th and 18th. but
practically no damage was done. Mod
erately cool weather also prevailed
on the mornings of the 18th and 18th
The day temperatures were moderate
ly high from the 7th to the 10th, i'm
and the temperature for the
week averaged 2bout degrees above
the normal.
Precipitation.
Showers occurred in most sections
on the 9th and from the Sth to the
10th, inclusive, making the average
for the week consider
ably above normal
Sunshine and CIoudiness.
Cloudiness was general from the
Sth to the 10th inclusive. Clear wealth.
er was the rule on the 9Th. 18th. 18th
and 18TH The sunshine averaged
about so per cent of the possible
amount. While the conditions are
favorable, dry weather is
needed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

The development of the water cress
growing industry in Dorset, England,
is enormous. One farm alone employs
40 persons in picking, packing and
preparing the cress for market
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Philadelphia now has a negro popu-
ulation of $4,000, an increase of 90
900 since the census of 1900, a larger
colored population than any other
northern city, or nearly as many ne
groes as Washington, Baltimore or
New Orleans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

EAEzls maze any mistake, but remeu
AsE the name Swamp Root, DR.. XII
Rsys 3wamp Root. ana the address
ss-.sia champion, N. Y. TTr
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

klI-Ef loubIe.
s.uney trouble causes quick or unsteady
kSErT 2eats, and makes ore feel as though
siS-y EaG heart trouble, because the heart is
are- Fcsaing in pumping thick, kidney
.pzSzsasd blond through veins and arteries.
s lsFdi Il, be considered that only urinary
raxSleS were TO be traced to the kidneys,
mr. s1w Hpsccrn science proves that nearly
sliG1aStitutional diseases have their begin
risEr n kidney trouble.
4 wsu are sick you can make nc mistake
b. arsr doctoring your kidneys The mild
azrS He extraordinary effect OF DR.. Kilmer's
swamp Root, the great kidney remedy is
..n-1 rs1lizsd. 1t stands the highest fc. its
>stzTihful cures Of the most distressing cases
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Executors Notice.

Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-20
Zeal -EState

A witness in law case recently
gave as his opinion that the limit of
liquor for lady" at dinner was
one pint of champagne, with cor
dials and one or two other kinds of
drinks in addition. AS the witness
was an authority in such matters.
his opinion has doubtless settled for
some people burning question.
What puzzles the average mortal is
how woman, who drinks as above
stated, can be a lady" 1t reminds
us of the inscription that once ap-
peared over the entrance to place
of amusement. No gentleman or
lady admitted in a state of intox-
ication."
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-20
Explosive Diamonds.

curious fact about diamonds is
that 1t is not uncommon for the crys-
tails to explode as soon as they are
brought up from the mine. Sometimes
they have burst in the pockets or the
warm hands Of miners, due to the ef-
rect of Increased temperature Large
stones are more likely to do this than
small ones. Valuable stones have been
destroyed In this way. To safeguard
them some dealers place large dla-
monds in raw potatoes for safe trans
port from South Africa.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-20
a Violin For n Vane.

One Of the most curious vanes to hc
seen on any church In Great Britain
Is that at Great Gonerby, n parish ad-
Joining Grantham, In Lincolnshire.
1t is In the form of fiddle and
n bow and IS unusually large. Its
history is curious one. Many years
ngo n peasant resided in Great Goner-
10y who cked out modest livelihood
by performing on an old violin. which
was almost part OF his life. At last
he decided To cmigrate ana ont in the
far west proSpcred and became n rich
man. One day he sent to the clergy
man at Great Gonerby n sum suffi-
cient to build church ana attached
to the gift the curious condition that
n metal replica OF his old fdale and
bow should be OH the summit of the
edifice. The gift was accepted, and
the vane may stu be seen on the
church
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-20
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
NOT DEAD
GREAT NFBRASKAN DECLARGS
He Is NOT DISCOURAGED AS
TO ITS FUTURE.

San Antonio, Texas, Nov. H.
My friends do not require me to
prejudice the future and l shall not
take the advice of my opponents on
this subject. l shall continue to
write and speak in defense of things
which l believe to be good for the
American people. hope it may
never become necessary to run for
office again, but will not attempt
to decide that question until the
time comes to act. / do not see
any necessity to say more on the
subject"
In answer to the direct question.
will you run for the presidency a
gain if conditions arise TO warrant
Iit?" William J. Bryan tonight die
tated the following statement. Re
garding the future of the Democrat
ic party he said:
i am not at all discouraged as to
the future of the Democratic party.
There must be democratic party
in every country and / want our par
ty to be democratic. l have no
doubt that the country will see the
necessity for the adoption of the re-
forms advocated by the Democratic
party. 1t is already great educa-
tional force and have no doubt
that conditions will so vindicate the
party as to make the voters turn to
it as the best instrument for the ac-
complishment Of the necessary re-
FORMS"
will you allow yourself to be
elected United States senator from
Nebraska" he was asked
Nebraska does not elect a SEN
ator this year." he said with smile
But it does two years from now"
he was reminded.
You have my statement regard
ing my future so far as / care to
say" and he refused to discuss the
subject further.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan are en- route
to Mexico.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-20
Who Would Want to Be a Lamar

The lama pilgrims among the Tibet
an Hindoos, as they pursue their noun
tain pilgrlmages, literally measure of
the distance with their bodies. The
distinguished traveller Sven Hedin.
writing of his discoveries in Tibet in
Harper's Magazine, describes them as
lying down full length on the ground,
making a mark on the road. rising and
stepping forward to the mark. once
more to fall full length. One such
walking journey as this, says DR..
Hedin. equals thirty ordinary ones.
Among the lamas also are to be found
those who immure themselves In a
dark cave for life, food being passed
In through a passage or hole under
ground. Should the dish be one day
untouched those outside may know
that the sacrifcial prisoner has died
seated, since all good lamas must die
seated, In the wooden frame which
was fashioned for him when he was
entombed
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-11-20
CIT TON OF HE
MESSRS RAY
THE PAPERS IN THE CASE OF The
COLUMBIA ATTORNEYS CHARG-
Id WITH CONTEMPT ABE
FILED.

Charleston, Nov. lo-In the office
of the United States circuit court to-
day, the papers in the case of the
contempt proceedings, taken before
the United States circuit court of
appeals at Richmond, against Arch
ibald w. and Duncan c. Ray of Col
umbia, we're filed, and given to the
marshal,s department for service,
directing these lawyers to show cause
before Judge Pritchard at Ashville
on December d.
The case grows out of an order
taken in the State courts in the dis
penSary litigation. in which it is all
eyed that the attorneys ignored
Judge Pritchard's order in the Wilson
& tleiSchman distillery cases requir-
ring all litigation to be had in the
federal court,