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New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

Middletown. \. Y, April 9.-After a long discus
sion to-day, the Democratic convention OF the 2d
Assembly District Of Orange County adopted a
resolution send delegates UnlRstrUcted the
state convention.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

New Rochelle, y. Y, April s.-The Democratic
Assembly District Convention for the 1st Assembly
District Of Westchester, today chose delegates to
the state convention They go uninstruCted, but
Will act with Tammany.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

Bloomington. II. April s-Tla ---a District Rs-
publican Convention to-day named Frz-z r Sui.h
OF Dwight. and A. L Phillips Of Gibson delegate.
10 the national convention and instructed them fo-
Cannon
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

Parkersburs. ". Va. April s.--The Republicans
OF the 4rh West Virginia District here late yAster-
day chose General g " Curtin and J H LninEer
delegates 10 the National Republican Convention
and N r LOcher as Presidential eleC-o- The dee
gates were instructed for Taft
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

Peekskiu. y Y. April s.-The Democrats OF the
Sd Assembly District o. Westchester County, held
their convention here this afternoon TO elect dele
gates TO the stata convention. No resolutions were
adopted.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

Monticello, y. Y Al rn e.-Sullivau County Re
publcans to-day unanimously indo-sed the admin
istraton of President Roosevelt and instructed the
delegates TO the state convention for Governor
Hughes FOR the Presidential nomination and
Thomas Bradley for Congressman
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

Chicago April e-The Rerus..1a-s u -le ST.
Congress District he-e tonight named Municipal
Judge Isadore II. Hines and John F. Dev-ne cntss
deputy recorder OF Cook County, delegates 10 tie
national ooHventi9F' and instructed them toF Can
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

Minneapolis. April Soto 2 Cires-sv and ". r
Eustis We're elected delegates to-day from The 81
Congress District OF Minnesota 10 Ite Republican
National Convention They were instructed IN
Taft.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

Boston. April s-Resoiutions fav0-t1g Secretary
William II. Taft for the Presidency and Glve-uo-
Curtis Guild Of Massachusetts for the VIceE'rcs
dercv were adopted tonight ar the Esp-aIica1
convention OF the I1th Congress Distric, The dsie
gates elected 10 The national convention were T. P
Clark and Charles H Iuuls-
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

flies and commodities with the view TO ascer-
tanning the manner in which illegitimare trans
actions may be prevented and legitimate busl-
ness safeguaTded.
- The condition and distrifltion of immi-
grants from foreign countries who are resident
within this state and the measures when may
iot practicable to remedy existing abuses
(:Il The number and condition of the uneTn-
ployed and the means best adapted 70 secure
resumption IF productive activity.
IA The methods and procedure Of inferior
courts OF criminal jurisdiction, where II would
seem that system OF administering justice
may be greatly improved.
CHARLES f HUGHES.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

Oneouta. April s.-The Republican convention II,
the 24th Congress District here to-day unanlnousy
renomiuated George W. Fairchild. J Duncan Law
renee OF Delaware, and q. u. =. Hasbrouck OF
Ulster were chosen delegates To the national con
vention They were not specifically Instructed but
the convention adopted resolutions urging the uon-
nation OF Governor Hughes for President
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

Syracuse. April s.-rhe Republicans of the estN
Congress District to-day elected Francis Hendricks
and Senator Francis II. Gates delegates to the us-
tional convention They were instructed for Hughes
New-York tribune., 1908-04-10

Watertown. April s-At the Republican convention
here to-day OF the 18th Congress District includ-
ing the counties Of Jefferson. Lewis and Oswego
Senator George H Cobb OF this city. and Luther
". Mott Of OswegO were elected delegates 10 the
national convention, with AsseIublvrnan G. Fred
Boshart OF Lowville and Thomas Hunter of Os-
wegO. alternates. They We're instructed 70 sun
port Governor Hughes for the Presidency so long
as he remained a candidate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
BOYS OF COMPANY F"
DOWN TO HARD WORK
co ON Endurance March and Are
Getting Acquainted With Boys Of
Other Companies.
STAFF Correspondence.
C. VICTOR TELLER.

Camp Benjamin Harrison, Law
renee, Ind, Sept. 12.-Co. F boys had
endurance guard and rear guard duty
this morning with the battalion and
this afternoon both West Virginia
regiments were out for the same duty.
The boys we're taken out about three
miles from camp, advance guard duty
being taken up on the way out, and
rear guard duty on the way back or
in realiaty it was a retreat. The
three miles back to camp being made
in less than thirty minutes.
The boys of Co. F are beginning to
get accustomed to camp life by this
time, and they are making friends
fast with the men of other companies
although their time is pretty we'll oc-
cupied.
Capt. Harry Eaton, of the 23rd
United States infantry has been de-
tailed with the End Battalion, 1st w.
Va. infantry. Capt. Eaton is command
ant of the cadet corps at tine West
Virginia university, End battalion is
the battalion to which Co. F be-
longs.)
There are about Is, 900 soldiers here
embracing all branches of the regular
service, besides three regiments from
Illinois, including one regiment and
hospital corps of colored troops
three from Indiana and two regiments
from West Virginia.
Tomorrow (Sunday) will be a day
of rest, guard duty and dress parade
is all that will be done.
The following is the program of
camp life which is followed here:
Reveille
Ist Call 5:45 a. m.
Reveille 5:55 a. IN.
Assembly 600 a m.
Fatigue.
Police 800 m
Mess $40 a. IN.
Sick 7:05 a. m.
Drill call to be announced from
day to day.
Assembly $50 a. m.
Mess at 1900 m.
Drill call 100 D. m.
Retreat-First call at 5:45 p. m.
Mess els D. m.
Tattoo 800 D. m.
Call to quarters 1876 p. m.
Taps HOO p. m.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
OUR WEEKLY
NEW YORK LETTER.
Light .Colors for the Autumn Suit
New Riches to Finish the One
Piece Gown-Skirts Growing Long
The Winter Hats Usually Satin
or Velvet.
b MONS. GENE DE PONTIAC.

For the early autumn cloth suit.
the li~ght-colored homespuns. serges
and cloths will have their innings he
fore VI settle down to theshaIf-tones
and subdued shades which are prom
Used for the winter-perhaps as
a reaction from the brilliant
hues that have Haunted them
selves all m Light shades of
green, blue and tan are worn for
these first cool days. and even white
Is smart and appropriate IL the tex
ture of the material give some effect
OF warmth. White broadcloth and
lady's cloth, made up with elaborate
strappings, stitchings and braidings
are especially effective.
As we'll as the light cloth suit. a
fashion that seems popular this au-
tumn is a dark serge or cheviot gown
worn without a jacket and finished
off with a stole of marabout or a
ruche of ribbon or chiffon. These
gowns are usually very simple one
piece affairs, with yoke or sleeves of
dyed net or chiffon. A very dainty
new ruff lately seen with such a
gown was of malines with an edg-
ing of ostrich feathers. A new run
being worn in Paris Is comprised Of
a wide, soft black ribbon, with wide
friIIS on ton and hoffom tho rihhop
tied In a huge bow, either at the
back or IN the side, and the upper
frill graduated to extreme narrow
ness under the cnin.
Skirts are growing longer, and the
short skirt would seem to be DOOM
ed, ave for the severely plain trot-
ting frock. For the gown intended
exclusively for house or carriage
wear, there is no question hat the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
GOVERNOR DAWSON MAY
NOT RETURN FOR MONTHS
Executive Steadily improving, But
viii Not be Able to Take Up His
Duties for Some Time.

Charleston, Sept. 12.-While Gov.
ernor VIM NJ O. Dawson is steadily
improving in health it viii be i'm
possible for him to return to Charles
ton and take up the active duties OF
his Office for some time to come,
This is what Gen. E. L. Boggs stated
after his return from Asheville, N.
G, where he spent a week with the
governor.
Governor Dawson continues to i'm
prove at the Carolina resort. but his
physicians fear that If ne would re
turn to Charleston now his health
would be impaired and the weeks
that he has spent at Asheville in
restoring his health would count for
naught.
Mrs. Dawson. who has been with
the governor at Asheville since last
June also returned to Charleston.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
NEW AUTOMATIC
BLOCK SIGNALS
ARE EMPLOYED BY THE q. g. o.
I'M EAST.
The Percentage of Possible Danger
Has Been Reduced to a
Minimum.

On account of the large number OF
trains that are run between Philadel-
phia and Washington daily on the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad, those aggre'
eating more than 100 east and west
bound, automatic block signals have
been in operation for some time past
on this part of the road. this method
Of signaling being regarded by signal
experts as the most reliable for the
operation OF busy sections of road
Records show that the percentage OF
efficiency OF these signals average
1898 per cent, the remaining .02 per
cent being the percentage Of failures,
from which it will be seen that the
operation is very close to perfect.
The road Is divided into what are
known as blocks, usually about a mile
in length, and the signals are so con.
structed that the engineer knows the
condition of the track two blocks in
advance of his train. When a train
enters a block protected by an auto
matte signal a red light Is displayed
at night and the arm by which engine
men are governed by day assumes a
horizontal stop" position. This indi-
Gates to the engineer of a train fol-
lowing That the block is occupied, and
that he must under no circumstances
proceed while the signal remains in
this position. When the train passes
on into the second block the signal at
the entrance of the first block Will
display a green light and the arm will
indicate in a diagonal position. This
is known as the caution" indication,
advising the engineer That the first
block is clear, and that he may pro-
ceei cautiously, prepared to stop at
the next signal. AS the train passes
from the second block into the third
block the signal at the entrance of the
first block will display a white light
and the arm will indicate a vertical
position or parallel with the post on
(which it is suspended. This tells the
engineer of an oncoming train that
the track is clear two blocks in adj
vance, and that the train may proceed
at its usual speed.
In addition, these signals also show
the condition of the tracks and road
bed and should a nail break in a
block the stop and will remain so
until the track is repaired. Likewise
should a car be left standing on the
main track through an oversight on
the part of a train crew, the signals
will indicate stop" thus preventing
a train colliding with it from the
rear.
AS an extra p%reeaution against ac-
cidents the signals are so constructed
that If they should fail to operate at
any time, due to the mechanism get
ting out Of order, they will indicate
"stop."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
18TH ANNIVERSARY
OF MARRIAGE OF MR.. AND MRS.
j. W. B. EVANS OBSERVED.
Friends Gather at Their Home in the
County and a Most Delightful
Evening is Spent by All.

On Friday evening, September IL,
the 35th anniversary of the wedding
of Mr.. and Mrs. j.. w. B. Evans, a
very pleasant surprise was planned
for them at their home on the Riley
ford road, Miss Anna Lambing, OF
South Charleston, Ohio, their guest.
sharing with them the honors OF the
evening. The ,urprise was planned
in secret by Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Nc
Carroll, and proved a success in ev'
ery particular.
The invited guests began to assem-
be early and until 10 o'clock enter.
tanned themselves in social converse
and induleing in games to their own
pleasing. BY 10 o'clock the tables
were set and the good things ready
for the guests. Fried chicken, sand
witches, pickles, salads and the like
graced the tables, and later ice
cream and cake, of wnich all par
took.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
S. M. vanMetre, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
M. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Lin
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. FLOYD Miller, Mr.
and Mrs. A. II. Van Metre, Mr.. anG
Mrs. F. S. Cressler, Mr.. and Mrs
w. F. Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar E
Miller, Mrs. Mary p. Miller, Mr.. S
s.. Harrison, Misses Maize Linton
Blanche Miller. Louise Homer, Nv!
| Horner, Oda and Bessie Wil1er, Mabe
| and Carrie Throckmorton, Messrs. r
| G. Horner jr., Homer Horner, Chas
| Miller, Chas. ana David Weller
| Harry and Almer Evans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19

long skirt has a grace impossible to
the skirt hat does not reach the
ground by several inches-and it is
a pity that it will not be confined to
these uses. The who for the
past year has appeared In the aston
ishingly brief skirt, six or eve
inches from the ground, will be the
first to be seen on the street with .
long train clinging and dragging
about her; the m with a sense
of the fitness of things will con1no
her long skirts to the house-where
alone they belong. In order to pre-
serve the graceful lines of the long
skirt, only the narrowest and softest
of underskirts q be worn-satin-
finished silk or crepe de chine-and
that the train may be more easily
managed this skirt Is made to clear
the ground by a couple of inches
The close-ftting skirts are seldom
trimmed, except sometimes for q
panel of embroidery down the front,
but many Of the tunic skirts are Dor
dered with embroidery. passemen-
| terie or fringe. Some of the newest
| skirts show a clever combination OF
two Materials cloth skirt having
the upper part composed Of silk
draped about the waist and hips In
| front and carried down the back in
a wide panel.
A new Paris fancy In millinery
that may prove to be a f~orerunner
| of a winter fashion is the trimming
Of dark broad-brimmed straw hats
with bands Of white marabout laid
nat on the brim and falling in tails
at the back. or sometimes the mar
| about is used in big, soft choux. This
same arrangement will probably be
| carried out in fur on felt or velvet
hats. Felt is to be less used than for
many years-that is. felt of the ordi-
| nary dull finish. Satin. taffeta and vel
! vet cover the new shapes, and the
smartest hats to be worn In Paris
| during the autumn are of black In
t.ese materials trimmed with color
ed plumes and large round feather
trimmings and pompons.
The vogue of the jabot has re-
vived the old fashion of the large
hrooch-of coral, OF m or OF the
beautiful miniature style. surround
ed by byklliants or by a plain gold
band.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Improvements.

Contractor Frankenbery has the
added notable additions and improve
ments to Mr.. P. r. Harrison's South
Raleigh street residence we'll under
way. The roof of the new extension
at the rear is ready for the skaters
and the whole will soon be ready for
the plasters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
WANT NEW ROAD
County Court Hears Claim for High
way Over Mountain.

AS stated in this paper last even
ing, the county court took up much
time in examining the plans, specif.
cations, blank contracts, etc, of F. P.
Milburn & Co., Washington, for the
remodeling of tie court house. A good
part of today was cosumed in the
same occupations. The county com
missioners are very much pleased
with the drawings, ETC., and only
found a few minor changes necessary
to be made. 1t is probable that the
court will advertise for bids in a few
days for the big job proposed.
AT the session this forenoon the
court spent a good deal of time in
discussing the proposition of a public
road from Jones Spring to Martins
burg. A committee of half a dozen
citizens interested in the matter was
reported.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
POLICEMAN HEcK's WILL.
Devises His Property to Wife and
Children.

The will of Policeman j. NJ. Heck,
late of this city, was probated, Mr..
A. J.. Smaltz is named as executor
and qualified. The will is dated Sep
TENDER 3, 1908 and was witnessed by
Mr.. Chas. Riddle AMI Attorney Allen
p. Noll. --.~
He devises all his personal proper
ty and the south part of his real es-
tate on North High street, where he
resided to his wife, Virginia NJ. dur
ing her life and at her death it Is TO
go to his son Erman Earl Heck.
To his children Mrs. Belle Yontz,
Mrs. Cora Dorm, Homer, Grover and
Erman Earl is ~bequeathed real estate
on North High street. To his sons
Roland and Ward NJ. he leaves $25
each.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
,rv This For Dessert.

Dissolve n package at any faver-
ed JELL-O in one pint OF boiling
water. When partly CONCEALED, beat
until light adding n cup whipped
cream and six crushed maccaroons
Whip all together thoroughly and
pour it into a mold or bowl. When
cool. it will jellify and may be served
with whipped res or any good pud-
ding sauce
The JELL-O costs 10c. per package
and car be obtained at any good gro
GERS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Expert Horse JUDGE.

Mr.. ]. w. Dodd, the welllknown
auctioneer and horseman of this city,
has been appointed expert judge of
horses at the coming Frederick fair
in October. The fair directors could
not nave made a better selection.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
In a Pinch, use Aliens Foot.Ease.

Ladies can wear shoes one size
smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ease.
1t makes tight or new shoes feel
easy; gives instant relief to corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery Of the age. Cures swollen
feet, blisters, callous and sore spots,
1t is a certain relief for sweating,
tired, aching feet. At all Druggists
and Shoe Stores, 25c. Don't accept
any substitute. For FREE trial pack.
rye, also Free Sample of the Foot
Base Sanitary Corn Pad, a new in.
vention, address Allen s. Olmstead
Leroy, N. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
At Bridgeport.

The World is in receipt OF a copy
of the Bridgeport Post containing an
account of the 61st Great Sun Coun-
Gil of /. o. r. NJ, which opened Mon
day. The name of Mr.. w. r. Kline is
among the list of delegates.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Extra Express Put On.

The Cumberland Valley railroad
company has put an extra express
train in service. running between
Hagerstown and Harrisburg. The
train consists of FIVE cars and carries
nothing but express. 1t follows the
evening mail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Water Main Breaks.

There was a bad break in the S-inch
water main on Liberty street on Sun
day night and wockmen have since
been working night and day repairing
it. Mr., Joseph Blake is boss of the
job.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Duty Of Teachers.

Sec. 75-Teachers in ungraded
schools and principals and superin-
tendents in graded and high schools
shall report to truant officers all cases
of violation hereof in their sub-dis-
tricts IT Independent districts, and
shah furnish all reports and informal
ton necessary to the proper hearing
of any case before a justice OF the
peace and all such teachers, princi-
pals and superintendent shall assist
truant officers, in every reasonable
way in carrying out the p%rosviions
hereof.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Will Stumn the State.

Candidate Swisher, after the formal
opening of the campaign at Charles
ton, will visit every county in the
state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
COMPULSORY LAW FOR
SCHOOL CHILDREN

West Virginia has a compulsory
school law, but little has been heard
of it in this section. This is proba-
bly, due to the fact that parents send
their children to school without be-
ing compelled to do SO. However,
there may be cases in which the law
is broken through ignorance Of its
provisions and for this reason, the
following sections from the code Of
West Virginia are given.
Observation-Disclosures.
Sec. 72-Every person having I'M
der his control a child between the
age of eight and fifteen years shall
cause such child to attend some free
school for a period Of twenty-four
weeks, yearly, beginning with the
opening of the school term. For
every neglect of such duty, the per
son offending shaHl be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and Snail upon convic-
llOu tufi tOl, DClOit any Ju0IlIt, wiz
is hereby authorized to try and de-
termine such cases, be fined two dol
lars for the first ~offense, and five dol
lars for each subsequent o%ffense.
which fine shall be paid into the
building fund of the district in which
said offense occurred.
An offense as understood herein
shall consist IN the failure of such
persons for two days in any week to
cause such child to attend school,
except in cases of sickness or death
in the pupils family, or other reas-
enable cause, or unless the pupil be
thoroughly and Systematically in
structed for a like period of time
elsewhere: provided, there be a
school in session within two miles OF
the pupils home by the nearest trav-
eled road.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Fines.

Sec. 76-AIl fines collected under
the four preceding sections shall at
once be paid over by the justice to
the sheriff and by him credited %
the building fund of the proper dis
trict; and every truant officer shall
make to the secretary of the board OF
education and to the sheriff an item
lied statement on the last day OF each
month of all fines imposed hereun.
der.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Appointed Postmaster.

Mr.. E. J. Whitmore, formerly in
business in this city, has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Bedington.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Among the Sick.

DIR. II. S. Castleman is on the sich
list with an attack of stomach trouble
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
STiLW ELL-JAME S.
Young Couple of Back Greek Valley
Welded.

Miss M. Pearl James, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. James, oil
Jones Spring. and Mr., Boyd G. Stil.
we'll, o of Mr.. and Mrs. George II.
Stilwell, of Shanghai, were married al
four o'clock this evening at the Pres
byterian parsonage, Gerrardstown,
Rev. r. A. White, officiating.
Both bride and groom are of prom
inent families and are among the
most popular yonng people in Back
Creek Valley. The latter is a farmer
and they will reside at his home at
Shanghai.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Truant officer.

Sec. 73-The board of education of
every district or Independent district
at its first annual meeting, or as
soon thereafter as practicable, shall
whose duty il shall be to enforce the
provisions thereof. Each officer so
appointed Snail use due intelligence
to ascertain any violations of this
law, and when from personal knowl-
edge or by report or complaint from
any resident or teacher of the dis
tict under his supervision he be-
lieves that any child subject to the
provisions thereof has been absent
from school for two days he shall I'M
meiiately give written notice to the
parent, guardian or custodian of said
child does not comply with the pro-
visions of this section at once, then
such truant officer shall make COM
plant against such parent, guardian
or custodian before the nearest JUS
tice of the peace: provided, that 70:
subsequent offenses in any one year
no such notice shall be required.
Observation-Disclosures.
Sec. 75-Any person who induces
or attempts to induce any such child
unlawfully to absent himself from
any such child unlawfully absent
from school while the school in the
district in which such child lives is
in session, shall be guilty of a mis-
demeanor and upon conviction there
of shall be punished by fine of TWEEN
ty-fve dollars. and may be imprison-
ed for ten days. y
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19

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