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New-York tribune., 1908-02-21
FORMER sToEssEL SERVANT SUICIDE.
Faints on Hearing of Russian Generals SEN
tence-Inhales Gas.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Hartford, Conn. Feb. 20.-Amelia Karris who
was formerly a servant in the family of General
StoesseI. committed suicide by inhang illuminat-
ing gas in her room tonight shortly after being
informed that the Russian general had been SEN
tonced death.
She seemed TO he very fond of her former mas
ter. and. when told of the decision of the court
martial. she tainted and then retired to her
She working here for Joseph Silver, of No. 80
Florence street
New-York tribune., 1908-02-21
MR.. meLLEN GOES TO WASHINGTON.

President MeIIeu of the New Haven T'Sad let -
city for Washington last evening on a IMP "hicn
is supposed to have some bearing on Fresias"'
Roosevelt's attitude toward the reduction or "de0
planned by the railroad systems Of the conhuS-
president Nellen received message in the after
noon trnr, Mashingtnn calLing him there
New-York tribune., 1908-02-21
MR.. FAIRBANKS TO SPEAK.

Washington. Feb 20.-Nice- President Fairbanks
to-day accepted an invitation to make the address
at the dedication of the monument erected by
George Middleton, of Chicago. TO the memory of the
Union soldiers of jefferson County. Indiana, in the
ritv of Madison The dedication will occur in the
latter mart o
New-York tribune., 1908-02-21
MARYLAND ENDORSEMENT FOR TAFT

Annapolis Feb. ,2o.-The Republican members OF
the Legislature met this afternoon and adopted
resolutions unanimously indorsing the policies of
President Roosevelt and favoring Secretary Taft
for President The resolutions at first presented
pledged the delegates and Senators to all hon
orabIe means for Tsfts nomination. but this was
eliminated before their adoption
New-York tribune., 1908-02-21
PARSONS ON CONGRESS BILLS.

Representative Herbert Parsons will address the
Republican Club of the 29th District at No 80 East
59h street tonight, Important Legislation Now
Pending in Congress 1t will be the regular
monthly meeting of the club. w. Holden Weeks.
president of the club. will preside.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-21
GRANTS CERTIFICATE TO BACK
IN Telegraph % Il Tribune. ]

Thy Telegraph 10 Ihe Tribune
Corning. y. Y. Feb 20.-Justice W. W. Clark
al adjourned special term OF the Supreme
Court granted to-day a certificate of reasonable
doubt a. W. T Back. former treasurer OF
BToome County, recently convicted of grand lar
ceny in appropriat;ng money of Broome County.
Bail was fixed at 5000
New-York tribune., 1908-02-21
GOV. HUGHES STARTS FOR CHICAGO.

Albany Feb Ex-Governor Hughes left for Chi
cago at 1915 O'Clock tonight TO speak the meet
ing of the Union League Club. of that city, Satur-
day morning and attend the banquet of the club
in the evening The Governor expects to be back
at the Capitol Monday morning.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-21
NEW HAVEN DENTIST A SUICIDE.

New Haven. Feb. eO-Dr. George II. Lloyd,
retired dentist ended his life early to-day by TAX
ing carboic acid. He came here few years ago
from Rome N y.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-21

David Graham Phillips is the author of Jack
Candlesss Pull. short story in next Sunday s
Magazine Section Of The Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-21

Letters from New Conaressmsn's wife" will
end in Sundays Tribune The last Is h.
means the least Of this clever series, and that Is
saying great deal.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-21

xnapp explained to-day that practically noun
tnr can be done
New-York tribune., 1908-02-21

western entrance to the strait quickly lost
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
THREAT TO a MAN.
Drunks and Street Loafers Arrested
Saturday Night.

S. X. Halten, a Morgan county
visitor, was gathered in Saturday
night by Officers Blake and Hollis on
the cnarge OF drunkenness. The may
or assessed MIN $500, which he ar
ranged 20 pay.
Cant McGlll and Arthur Carpen-
ter. both colored, were arrested Sat
urday night by Officers Hollis and
Blake for loafing On the street. They
were fined $500. which they will pay.
Frank Bowers was arrested Satur-
day night by Constable Lemen and
Oficer Riddle charged with assault
some time ago on his brother-inlaw,
Bernie Davis, threatening to brain
him with an axe. Bowers was pnt
in Jail to await a hearing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
ROOSEVELT SAILS
ON MARCH nth
For the Jungies of Dark Africa
Where He Will Hunt the
Big Game.

New York, August 22.-Plans for
the much talked Of vacation Of Theo-
dore Roosevelt. after he has ceased
TO be president of the United States,
are now under way. and, If the present
arrangements are carried out, he win
depart on the White Star steamship
Celtic IN March z, 1909. The deck
of the ship viii be more or less re
constructed for the accommodation OF
the Roosevelt party.
At least a dozen people will go with
him to Madeira, ami there be transfer
red to a Castle Line steamship for
Cape Town, South Africa.
The itinerary of the trip is. Arrive
at MADEIRA March II. stay on the Is
land two days and then depart for
CapeTown about March 81; be enter
tanned by the municipality and leave
three days later for Kimberley; in
spect the diamond mines and go to
johannesburg, and from thence take
a German East African ship to some
convenient point where the jungle can
best be reached.
If final arrangements are made for
the then former president to go on
the Celtic the ship will be altered to
suit him and his party. A grand
suite will be arranged for the distin-
guished guest, and provision Will be
made for %gymnastic work for the hunt
ers, so that they may reach Africa in
prime condition to begin their travels.
1t has been proposed also to have a
shooting gallery on deck, where gun
practice can be carried on
The Celtic is to make one of her an
nual cruises, beginning two days f.
ter a new president is inauguratei,
and it is known that the present Chief
Executive is anxious to get away as
% as possible after his term of Of
flee has ceased.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Mr.. Friskey Dead.

Word was received here Saturday
of the death of Mr.. Joseph Friskey.
OF Chicago, a former resident OF this
city. Mr.. Friskey died Friday morn
ing, the cause of his death is not
known.
The deceased moved from this city
to Chicago about 35 years ago. He Is
survived by a widow and three sons.
Mr.. Lewis Friskey and Mrs. F. w.
Trout. brother and sister OF the de-
ceased, and Miss Mary Friskey left
here on No. 5 Saturday to attend the
funeral
Mr.. Friskey was a former well
known railroad man of this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
ONE FOUNTAIN GOING
Drinking Fountain for Dumb Animals
Erected in the Public Square of
This City.

One CT the two metal drinking
fountains for DUMB animals presented
to the city by the Vehicle Co, was
connected up this morning in the
square and the water turned in at
noon. The novelty is located in front
of the Bishop fountain. 1t rests on a
concrete foundation and is ornamen-
tai as well as useful. Joseph Blake
prepared the site and Plumber Harry
Hammann made the water connection.
MIR. Blake will commence in a few
days on he site for the other drink
ing fountain, which Will probably be
at the corner of Queen street and
Pennsylvania avenue, in North Mar
tinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
IMPROVEMENTS AT
ST. JOSEpH'S CHURCH
Catholic Congregation InstaIis Steam
Heating System and Overhaul
Church Interior.

Some notable Improvements are be-
ing made to the interior OF st. Jo-
sepn's Catholic church and which
will likely be completed this week.
The ceiling and walls are being
cleaned OF smoke. to-, so that they
will look as though newly frescoei.
New mating will be laid In the cen
ter and side aisies. adding much to
the comfort and appearance of the
sanctuary.
But the most important as wen as
costly Improvement to the stately edi-
fee is the new steam heating system
that has just been installed, including
q new boiler and radiators, s%upplant-
Ing the old hot air system,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
GOVERNOR DAWSON
MUCH IMPROVED
General Roggs Hears From Chief tfsat
He Has Gained Fourteen POUNDS
and Is Well.

Gen. e. l.. Boggs, private secretary
to Mn. Dawson, mas received a letter
from the governor, at Asheyiale, N.
c., whsch states that he has had his
third examination since going there
to be treated for tuberculosis. The
communication states that tine exam
ination shows a most marked i'm
provement in the condition of the
governor, who has gained II pounds,
while the indications are that a per-
manent cure is looked for ID a short
time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Is a Bio Man.

From The World of Tuesday.
Rev. DR.. w. F. Locke, OF the M. e.
church, left this morning to spend the
day at Summit Point, Jefferson coun-
ty. The prime object of his going is
to join a family reunion at the home
of his sister A brother OF DR.. Locke,
whose nome is in the West, but who
win be present is a irritable giant
among men, measuring 6 feet 4 inches
standing in his unheeled slippers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
GROWTH OF MERcERsBURG.
Has Ten Buildings and Has Had
Nearly 1900 Boys in IS Years.

There are now on the campus at
Neresarsburg academy ten buildings.
In the last fifteen years the school
has enrolled nearly 1900 boys. Of
this number more than 1000 have been
sent. on to college.
The enrolment during the year Just
past was AL. The teaching force num-
bers 2s men, all graduates Of the
great universities of the country.
Over 100000 has been spent in i'm
~provements. The academy now oxns
over 1913 acres of ground.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Mai. osbourn Leaves.

Major Osbourn, who has been here
for the past two weeks in~structing
Co. F. has returned to his nome in
Clarksburg. where he is practicing
medicine. During his stay in this city
the company has been moulded into a
well organized military company from
raw recruits. Major Osbourn made a
host Of friends during his stay here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Parsonage improvements.

The members of the M. E. church,
south, are making some decided inn
provements to their property on West
Burke street. A bath room with all
the appnrtenances and c~onveniences
necessary thereto, is to be added.
Rev. DR.. Locke is to be congratulated
on this tangent evidence OF the part
of the membership OF his church to
make the stay of himself. and family
among them comfortable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Takes Lone Walk.

Mr.. Emory Washburn, who has
spent his vacation with his uncle
Mr.. p. r. Harrison, left here on Fri
day for Winchester from which place
ne walked to his old home in Rom
ney. He a y he had a pleasant trip
and enjoyed the walk. He will join q
camping party OF old friends on the
South Branch for a week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
TRIBUTE is PAID
TO FORMER PASTOR
Or. S. v. Leach is Hcnored by the
Clergy Of Wheeling District at
M~oundsvilie Camp Grounds.


A scene of much interest took place
at the Moundsville camp grounds last
week, wsinen the large number OF
pastors and laymen OF Wheeling dis
trict paid their respects TO Dr. S. ".
Leach. OF Wheeling in the following
form. After the pastor OF the North
Street tWheeling) church had pre-
sented his report, Rev. Drs. c. b.
Graham and w. Il. Frazelle offered
most complimentary resolutions on
the character and ministry OF Dr.. s.
V. Leach. who has preached for nifty
one consecutive years, and viii re.
tire from the active ministry at the
session Of the annual conference In
October. DIR, Leach delivered a fare.
well address. President s. X. Arbuth.
not, D. D., made a happy and clio.
quent reply. Then the ministers and
laymen gathered around the retiring
pastor, shaking his hand and singing
the impressive hymn, commencing
with:
'sBlest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love-
DR.. Leach was pastor of the First
NJ. e. church here during the early
SOS, and IL we'll remembered by
the older members of that congrega.
ton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
U COUPLE WED.
Miss Braithwaite and Mr.. Walker
Married at Parsonage.

Miss Bessie p. Braithwaite, OF Vir-
ginia avenue, and Mr.. Jos. e. Walk
err, of Virginia avenue, were married
at the parsonage OF the Christian
church Wednesday evening in the
presence OF a few friends of the con-
tracing parties.
The ceremony was performed by
pastor, Rev. G. G. Waite. at 1880 o.
clock. The bride is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Brathwaite ana
the groom Is an employee of the Kill
bourn knitting mills and is popular
among his associates.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
DAVlS-BURKHART
Daughter of Mr.. W.. A. 5urkhart
Welded to Cumberland Man.

A quiet wedding was solemnized
last night at $50 o'clock a the home
of Mr.. w. A. Burkhart, East John
street. The contracting parties were
Miss 1da NJ. Burkhart, the Oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Burknart,
and Mr.. David Clifford Davis, a pop
uiar young mar of Cumberland.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. DR.. Gerhardt, grandfather of the
bride, in the presence of a number OF
relatives of both bride and groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis will reside in
Cumberland, where the groom is en-
ployed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Many Applicants.

Fifteen applications have been re-
ceived by the city school board for
appointment to the position of prin-
cipah of the high school. 1t is likely
that the board will take the matter
up at its meeting Tuesday evening
with a view of eliminating some of
the applicants and selecting n from
the selected few at a later meeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
IMPROVING street.

The street committee has greatly
improved South Queen street by put
ting crushed stone in some of the
holes, the greatest Improvement was
made at the crossing at John street.
The stone is fine and win soon put
the street in good condition.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Making Rail Leaders.

Superintendent Brantner, at the b.
and o. shops, will commence soon the
erection Of two rain loading cars.
These will be made by converting
three ~fat-bottom gondolas into cars
to be used for loading and unloading
steel rails. They will be fitted with
cranes with viii be worked by COM
pressed air.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
MARYLAND TROOPS
MAY ENTER STATE
Order Granting Permission TO Come
Into West Virginia, Issued by
Adjutant General.

The following order, granting per
mission to Troop A., Maryland Ma
tional Guard, to enter the state, arm
ed and equipped, has been issued by
tine adjutant general:
Permission Is hereby granted
Troop "A" Maryland National Guard,
to enter the state OF West Virginia,
armed and equipped while on practice
march during August and September.
by order of the Governor:
N. S. BURLEW,
Adjutant General,
Chief OF Staff
Official:
CARLETON G. PIERCE,
Colonel, Asst. Adj. Gen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
BAND GAVE CONCERT.
comrey's Musicians Entertain the
People of Waynesboro.

Comrey's annual band excursion TO
Pen-Mar on Saturday was, as tolo
herein, unprecedented for size. Ev-
erything passed off without a hitch
and nothing occurred to mar the
pleasure of the excursionists except
a little rain in the morning. The two
big trains arrived home at S.35 and
9 p. m, having left Pen-Mar at $50
and z p. m.
One of the most enjoyable features
of the excursion was the SIDE trip
down to Waynesboro. Hundreds OF
people took in the trolley ride to
that place and took in the town. The
only criticism they offered was the
rather poky trolley service for an oc'
casion of that sort.
OF course, Comrey's band went te
waynesboro, too, and gave a concert
in the square. The band also sere
naded Proprietor Peyton Kramer, Of
the Leland hotel. The boys attracted
much attention in town and THEN
music was highly enjoyed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Or. sites Comma Home.

DR.. j. Mckee Sites, who left early
in July for a our Of Europe is expect
ed to land in New York on Wednes-
day or Thursday of this week and
will likely return to Martinsburg by
the last of this week or early part Of
next week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
FIFTY Men Put to Work.

An additional force of so men viii
be put to work this week at tine Bal
timore and Ohio shops at Grafton,
and a larger force is expected to be
added by September /. 1t Is stated
that a large addition has been made
to the appropriation for August and
September payrolls for the shops at
Grafton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
BRYAN MAY SPEAK HERE.
Democratic Presidential Candidate In
Cumberland September IL.

Mr.. Bryan viii speak in Cumberland
on Saturday, September IL. 1t IS
probable that the democratic canii-
date will stop here on that trip and
make a speech. 1t is to be hoped
that the next time he ONE here be
win not he accompanied by such a
deluge as lie was in 90.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
DIR. GRAY GIVES BOND.
coIored Physician Charged With Sell
ing dope" Comes Back.

DR.. Samuel Gray, colored, who has
practiced medicine here for severa
years, and who was wanted a couple
months ago for selling dope" to
hab'tuals, and gave the local police
quite a chase, has returned to this
city.
The DIR. arrived here on No. z Sat
urday evening and gave bond before
Justice Thompson for his appearance
later.
Gray had previously arranged to
give bond and, OF course, felt easy
rhen he landed. Warrants were ut
for his arrest, but the officers were
informed that he had given bond and
he was not molested.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
"MERRY WIDOW" MUST GO.
Fall Style in Women's tieadwear
Will Be Different.

New York, Aug. 22.-Isabel Holland
and Mary fIoore Boston milliners,
who have been studying styles in
Paris, arrived here on the North Ger
man Lloyd steamship Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse with sample hats for the
fall, which look as much like a Merry
Widow creation as a baby parasoa
does like a song-anddance umbrella.
This is the comparison of the mil
liners themselves, who say the re-
action from the expansive hat is ex-
IRENE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
coIored Weddinq.

David Anderson, Of Paw Paw. and
Hattie Dixon, this city, colofed, pro-
cured a marriage license Saturday ev-
ening and were married here Sunday
evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Returned from Europe.

Miss Ada Colbert. who has beer
spending her summer vacation in Eu-
rope, landed IN Philadelphia Sunday
morning and arrived In this city on
Sunday night. She was the guest OF
Mrs. G. w. Van Metre. She left today
for winchester.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29

A horse belonging to B. C. Baker
was arrested this afternoon by Of
fcer Riddle. The horse, while wander
ing around loose became sick and aid
down in front of the city hall. DR..
Holt was called to attend the ami
NAL.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
COMREY BAND PICNIC
BREAKS ALL RECORDS

Leave the Station on Time-Tickets
Sold for Train 1T Bedington and
Falling Waters-Excursionists Elk.
pected to Return About s:45 O'Clock
Pen-Mar, Aug. 22.-The crowd at
the park for Comrey's Band picnic
today is the largest outside OF the big
reunions, that has been on the
grounds this season. 1t is estimated
that between $500 and 1000 are here.
From all parts OF the city people
1ocked to the Cumberland Valley sta
ton this morning TO board the train
for Pen-Mar. As early Is 6 O'Clock
they began to gather and when the
trains pulled out the cars were pack
ed and the platforms were crowded.
The crowd breaks an previous
records, and as predicted in The
World Friday, Comrey's band picnic
is a record-breaker. The trains which
carried the picnickers consisted of IA
coaches and a baggage car each. and
left here at 1880 and 7:35.
Agent Gard, Of the Cumberland Val
ley, reports that there were a total
of 1929 tickets sold, 1881 from Mar
tinsburg, Is from Bedington, and 80
from Falling Waters.
This is he largest crowd that nas
ever gone out of Martinsburg on a
picnic.
The streets today are bare and
there Is not much OF a Saturday
crowd about. There are some people
In from the county, but they are
Showing more interest in politics than
anything else.
The weather was threatening this
morning, but that didn't keep any of
the crowd at home. A few drops OF
rain fell as the band was on the way
to the station, but they didn't mind
that.
There has been almost a continual
Shower here since II O'Clock, but the
indications are that it is clear at the
park and if the rain is no worse there
than it has been here. it will inter
fere very little with the pleasure OF
the crowd.
The girls, who went along for the
most part, wore white gowns, with no
hats, umbrellas or other encum.
brances, and evidently intended to
have a good time. The boys also
seemed bent on making the most of
the occasion.
The trains will leave Pen-NIar for
the return trip at 7:30 AMI it is ex
pected that the ex~cursionists will ar
rive here between $50 and 10 O'Clock,
most likely at $40 or s:45.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
NEW DRUM q
Hose Co. No. 2 Will Have a New
Feature.

The Second Ward Hose Co. held a.
meeting Monday night. Among the
other business transacted was to orr
ganize a drum CORPSE OF ten pieces:
six flies and four drums. The instru-
ments have already been secured by
purchase and donation. The personnel
OF the corps mas not been completed
but will be in a few days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
For The Voters.

The Citizens National Bank today
distributed booklets for the vest
pocket containing some statistics and
a lot of other information for voters,
They win come in handy this ram.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Horse Fell Down

AS DR.. j. H. Shipper, of Gerrards-
town, was driving along Queen street
this morning his horse slipped on the
smooth paved street ana fell down,
breaking a shaft Of his buggy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29

vile, chairman of the committee.
This action WIS postponed at the last
meeting, when Mr.. w. e. Outcalt vas
elected treasurer, and H. E. Bowen
and John L. Bateman, secretaries.