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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
ELECTION LAWS COMPILED
Pardon Attorney Frank Lively Has
Compiled All Laws on subiecE ~
Passed by Legislature.

Pardon Attorney Frank Lively
has prepared So page compendium
OF the election laws of the state Of
West Virginia. including il its scope
the new ballot law, the registration
act and the corrupt practices act,
the latter three laws having been
enacted at the last special session of
the legislature. A large number OF
the pamphlets have been published
for distribution throughout the.
state.
Such work as has been complef-
ed by Pardon Attorney Lively Is al
most a necessity owing to The many
laws, governing elections, which
have been enacted and repealed dur
ing the last few years. such as reg
istration and ballot laws. The com.
pendulum also contains general in
structions agreed upon by the chair
men of the two parties concerning
the appointments and duties of cleo
ton officers.
In the beginning of the book is
found the provisions Of the West
Virginia constitution PERTAINING to
election and officers, embracing the
twelve sections of article four, Chap
ter 3 of the code, containing ninety
sections, with all amendments, in
GLIDING the amendments made at the
past special session follows. Then
comes chapter 10 OF the acts of 1908
an act to provide for the registratioi
of voters, and then chapter "a ~
the acts of 1908, on act to prevent
corrupt practices in elections. The
last two pages are devoted to the
general instructions agreed upon by
the chairman of the republican and
democratic state committees, relat-
ing to ballot commissioners. commits
sioners of election, naming PERSONS
who cannot act as challengers. Ill
ing vacancies created by failure Of
clerks and commissioners to serve,
appointment of chalDengers. their
duties and right and penalties for
failure OF election officials to complpy
with the law.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
Dry Shenandoah Wall.

at is frequently stated chat those
who want booze will get it somehow,
somewhere. This is the way they do
it at the antipodes. A bottle OF wins
key was recently sold at Onakune,
which is 40 miles from a saloon, for
$780, One man bought two large 'nips
for S. each, and the remaining CON
tents OF the bottle were put up at
auction and Knocked down 70. $40
In Shenandoah the ardent is more
plentiful and costs great deal less.
Large quantities come to town every
week from which the town derives no
revenue and over which they seem to
have no control. Shenandoah Tri-
bune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
YORK FARMERS sWlNDLED.
Company Bought Produce on credi.
Then Officers Left.

Farmers of York county have been
feeced out of money which win
amount to thousands of dollars by
representatives of company which
began business here several weeks
ago. The company claimed to have a
cash credit Of $75,000
Exposure of the alleged swindle was
made when creditors, pouring in from
all sections of the country began &C
tons against the United Butter and
Egg Co. The officers of the company,
however, had already departed. and
there remained only a couple of clerks
and room full of egg and butter
crates, most of them empty. They had
procured from the farmers hundreds
of crates OF butter and eggs on credit,
having offered higher prices than the
market.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
GETS FINE PORTRAIT.
Hon. w. II. Taft Honors Mr.. c. p.
Light With Photograph.

Mr.. c. P. Light. of this city. was the
recipient Friday OF large and splen-
did photograph of Hon. William III.
Taft, the republican candidate for the
presidency. The picture was sent to
Mr.. Light by the secretary personally
and bears the following lines of friend
ship: For my friend c. p. Light with
warm regards of VIM. H. Taft"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
a NEW TOWER.
That win Be Set Up BY Contractor
w. A. Liller

The B. md o. Railroad Co. has
awarded to w. A. Liller, Keyser,
the contract for the construction a.
a new signal tower at Wevertcn. 1t
viii be equipped with 52-leyer inter-
locking machine for the handling of
switches and signals for all tracks at
that point, Including the junction Of
the Washington County branch. All
switches will be sandled mechanically
and the high speed signals will be
electrically operated and will automat-
fcalIy assume the stocp position im-
mediately upon the passing OF eacn
train. This interlocking plant viii be
equipped with the most modern appli-
ances known to the signal word and
F. P. Patenall. he signal engineer.
has charge OF its construction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
Mr.. kilmer Promoted.

Mir. Isaac Ktlmer, of Winchester av-
sane. for the past five years an agent
tor the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Co., has been promoted to the place
aef assistant superintendent of the Ha-
serstown district by his company, and
viii now have full charge of the local
ONCE. Mr.. Kilmer's promotion comes
both as a reward for his ability and
for his exceptionally fine record in the
business here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
TAFT GOES THROUGH
Republican Candidate for President
a Passenger on 3. and o. Train

Hon. William H. Taft, candidate for
president on the republican ticket,
passed through Martinsburg Friday
evening on B., and o. train No. 1.
He travelled in the ST. Louis Pull,
Msn as an ordinary passenger.
No one knew of his coming and it
was only when the train was pulling
'-out that the crowd at the depot learn
ed that he was aboard.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
PROGRESS OF SCHOOLS
Enumeration in the State Shows That
/. Martinsburg Stands Fifth in the
Number of Pupils.

The number OF school youth enum-
Grated in West Virginia this year is
S61,966. That Of last year was BAT ,4o2.
The increase is notable from the
fact that it amounts to almost 5000,
showing decided progress in school
work, and to the benefits incident to
the compulsory school law
From the office of the superintend-
ent OF free schools has been issued a
tabulated list, just complied, showing
the apportionment OF the general
school fund in West Virginia. and the
figures show the entire amount this
year is s679, 606.42. while that OF last
year was 1858, 722.42. This is an in
crease OF $f9.SS391.
The gross amount OF the general
fund is s718, 102.67 from which amount
the salaries of the county suerinten-
dents Is deducted They amount to
$3S, 1926, leaving the net amount as
the figures in the foregoing indicate.
In the apportionment, Kanawha
county comes in for the largest
amount of the fund of any county in
the state, getting s35 ,39314. Fayette
county is next, with s26,13v0.
Wheeling has by far the biggest
number Of school youths, they num-
boring 1874 Charleston comes next,
with 1868; then comes Huntington,
5,097; Parkersburg. 1864; Martins
burg 2,489, and Moundsville. 2,391.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
THEIR SUNDAY OUTING.
Odd Fellows Combine Religion With
Pleasure.

Five members of TuScarora lodge
OF Odd Fellows drove to Darkesville
Sunday afternoon. where they attend
ed service in the Southern Methodist
church, the sermon being preached
by Rev. Mr. Wheeler, of Berryville.
Va.
The whole lodge was invited, but
only Messrs. A, II. Russler, Asa Nc.
Keen. John w. Dean, Chapman Kent
and Philip Slime could CO. There were
Odd Fellows at the service from Win
chester Berryville and other points.
Mr.. A. T. Russler acted as marshal.
The Martinsburg contingent greatly
enjoyed the drive through the beau
tiful country especially at this season
OF the year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
MARRIAGE AT GERRARDsTowN
Miss MoiIie Goulden Welded to Mr..
Calvin &. Grim.

A quiet home wedding was solemn
lied at the home of Mr.. Calvin K.
Grim, of Gerrardstown, Friday even
ing at o'clock when Miss Mollie
Goulden, of near Roanoke, Va, was
married to Mr.. Calvin Edward Grim.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
r. A. White, pastor OF the Presby-
terrain :hurch, in the presence of a
number of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grim will reside in
Gerrardstown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
FIRE AT sAAcHAI
House Of c. N. Shade Destroyed FRI
day Morning.

The dwelling and furniture Of Mr..
G. N. Shade, Of Shanghai, were conn
pletely destroyed by fire Friday morn
ing at 8 O'Clock, entailing loss of
$500. An overheated stove pipe was
accountable for the confiagration,
which could not be checked before the
house and contents were consumed.
The house was insured through the
Harry s. Thompson agency, this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
Engine Broke Down,

3. and 0. freight engine No. 1705
drawing stone train broke down Sat
urday evening near Brunswick. En-
gineer Peter Light regrets the engine
is laid up for repairs as it is his far
vorite engine on the road.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

Commoner stated that the selection
OF Chiffon as national committeeman
from West Virginia would be satisfac-
tory to him in every particular. The
letter has never been made public. but
1t is current that English now has the
letter in his possession.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
No Fire Works.

Burgess W. d. Byron. of Williams
ort, has issued proclamation prohib-
iting the shooting of cannon crackers
or other high explosives in the town
on the Fourth of July
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-27
Truth and
,uaH1Y

appea; to the Well Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir OF SIENNA is the only remedy of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives 10 the fact that it cleanses,
swcetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
It acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co, only, and forsale by all leading drug,
gists:.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-27
FAIRBANKS CLAIMED
As P|TTSBURG NATIVE
Celebration in Smoky City Be-
gins Today.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 26.-This city
win celebrate its Sesqui-Centennial,
September % to October 5. Vice Pres
ident Fairbanks, who was at one time
a newspaper correspondent in this city
and is still claimed as a Pittsburger.
will be present during the celebration
and deliver an address. Governor
Stewart and Ex-Governor PennypacK-
err. will also make speeches General
Horace Porter of New York will deliv-
er an address at the dedication of the
Soldiers monument.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-27

Regularly prepared manuscript sheets
were circulated as newspapers In
emma, Rome and Venice long before
the invention Of printing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-27

CONTINUED F. ON Page One.)
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-03
COURT CANNOT CLOSE SALOONS
Judge Kennedy Denies Petition for
MnndRmus 60 Close saloons on
Primary Election Day.

Judge Kennedy Tuesday afternoon re-
fused 10 issue a temporary mandamus to
compel Mayor DAhlman and Chief Donahue
20 close the saloons during the time the
polls were open for the primaries.
Application for the mandauus was made
about 3 O'Clock by Elmer +. Thomas, who
;ontended the state law. requiring saloons
o close on election days, applied also to
primary elections. on advice from Deputy
city Attorney Dunn. the mayor and chief
IF police had not required the closing of
the saloons. In the afternoon Mr., Thomas
got busy and called Judge Kennedy to
ais court room, where the argument on
his application was heard. Deputy City
Attorney Dunn appeared for the city Of
ticiais.
Mr.. Thomas commended the primary was
Included in the terms general or special
election as used in the statute requiring
saloons to close on election days. Further
he contei ded even II the primary is not a
general election, the primary law applies
the laws relating to election to the primary
election and would require the closing Of
the saloons.
In denying the request for a m%andamus,
Judge Kennedy said he did not believe the
primary was a general election within the
meaning of the law, and that the statute
extending the provisions for holding and
conducting elections to primary elections
applied because the provision requiring the
closing Of saloons is contained in the
Slocumb law and not in the election law,
He therefore declined TO issue the writ.
IL would like to issue the writ, he said,
in passing on the case, but l do not be-
lieve / would be Justified in doing it. The
section of the statute quoted are penal in
their nature and must not be extended
further than they were intended to apply.
There is just as much need for a law
closing the saloons on primary election day
as there is for one closing them on general
election days. But 1 can find no pro-
vision which would justify me in Issuing
a writ as asked.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-03
ROOSEVELT is FOR HUGHES
As Citizen of New York He FavOrs
Governors denomination.

As Citizen of New York He FavOrH
Governors denomination.
OYSTER BAY. Sept. 2-Sagamore Hill
today was the scene of another political
conference on the gubernatorial question in
New York. President Roosevelt again made
known In words that could not be mistaken
his attitude f~avoring the nomination of
Charles f. Hughes for governor. 1t was to
William L. Ward, republican committeeman
Of New York, and others that he told this.
Mr.. Ward is known to be one of the hard
est workers against the denomination of
Governor Hughes and it is believed that he
came here today for the purpose of influ-
enclng the president in behalf of the anti
Hughes workers. The committeeman's visit
was evidently unsuccessful, for when the
presidents other visitors referred to the
subject they were directed to Silas Nc
Bee, editor of The Churchman, who they
said had been authorized to speak for the
president. Mr.. McBee said;
II heard the president say to certain re-
publican leaders at the conference at Saga
more Hill today: L have no intention of
trying to dictate the action of the repub-
lican convention. l am "A citizen of the
state of New York and am therefore entl-
tied to express my judgment on such an
Issue hb the HoHlllidllOn - BONtIuOI' my
judgment is that 1t is absolutely neces-
sary to renominate Mr.. Hughes"
Mr.. McBee was asked whether George
b. Cortelyou was present, and said he did
not think he was. Just who else partici-
pated in the conference could not be ascer-
tanned.
The only other announced visitor who
might be interested in the New York stu
aNfon ura HaArna IT T. DntnanN Of Man
York City. head Of the publishing firm,
but he had nothing to say.
Francis E. Leupp, Indian commissioner
said he came to see the president on mat
tiers developing in his department since the
presidents absence from Washington. One
subject taken up was the land on which
Indians are located in Nebraska.
Colonel Brodie. who belonged to PresI-
dent Roosevelt's Rough Rider regiment.
said he came only TO pay his respects to
the president.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-03
UNIVERSITY ATHLETES WINNERS
Carry on Most of Honors Mt state Fair
Track Meet.

LINCOLN. Sept. 2.-(Special)-University
OF Nebraska athletes, past and present.
carried off the greater share of the honors
at the annual track meet held at the state
fair yesterday afternoon under the aus
pices OF the Young Mems Christian asso-
dash, 22O-yard dash, 44O-yard run, half-mile
run, one-mile run and the broad jump, and
won other places in some of these and
other events.
Frank Winters, who was in the state uni
versity athletics two years ago and who
lives In Lincoln. was the leader in several
OF the events, taking first in the 1OO-yard
dash, the E2O-yard run, the broad jump and
In the last lap Of the County relay race,
He made a brilliant run In the 1Oo-yard
dash, doing the distance on a heavy track
in 10 seconds flat. In the 220-yard dash he
had an easy time winning without much
eXertion. He was not pressed hard In this
event. The county relay was won for Lam
caster county by him on a wonderful sprint
in the last lap. in which he overtook Camp
bell, who was running for Douglas and
who had a good fifteen yards lead on him
at the start.
other university men who figured in the
winning were Claude Alden, captain OF the
1908 track team; Hugh Wallace, H. e.
Hauser, w. w. Thiesen, eX-students at the
state school; r. Russell and L. Davis, who
were member OF the track squad last
spring.
ner on the 1903 Cornhusker track team, fell
down woefully In the lO0-yard dash and
22O-yard run. He failed to get a point IN
AANANA Va ~ NNAAN1
The county relay race was the most ex-
citing event Of the meet and was won by
the Lancaster team in l minute 4Os SECONDS.
Wallace, running for Douglas on the first
lap, led the LiEcolh runner, Brannon but
Wood, who was in the second lap for Doug
las, lost ground. At the beginning or the
third lap the Douglas and Lancaster run
ners were tied and at the start of the last
lap Campbell, running for Douglas had a
lead of fifteen yards over Winters OF the
Lancaster team. The swift Lancaster
sprinter overcame this lead and pulled
across the tape at the finish three yards
ahead Of Campbell and won the race for
J.. Nj. Patton. who had been figured on
TO win the shot put, failed 10 get a place.
Last spring he won an N" In the Ne
braska-Minnesota track meet. The honors
in this event were taken by Alderman OF
lincoln, Kline OF University Place and
Rodewald OF Dubois, Alderman made 81
feet 81 inches, winning first place. He
last wear attended school at Lake Forest
acadsmy, Illinois, and will go to the Uni
verstty OF Iowa this fall. Last sprtnE. IN
the int~erscholastic meet he won the shot
put event with a throw Of forty-niDs feet
The surprise OF the meet wa the work
OF Robert Graham OF Doane college. who
won first in the pole vault and high
lump. RichaTd Russell the University Of
Nebraska pole y~aultsr. vas not IN eSndL
tion and failed 10 dram a place Ia bis sta
: ~F~-f Grah@m inOk The pOis VaGIS Al IL
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-03
SCORE A SHUTOUT
D6s Moines Unable to Connect with
the Benders of Hollenbeck.
FISHER Pulls OFF STAR PLAY
HaHIs Down n Line Drive from Flour
noy's bat that Bring Applause
from Both Player and
Spectators.

DEs MONIES. Ia. Sept. 2.-Hollenbeck
pitched too well for Des Moines to win
today and Omaha made a clean sweep Of
the games played here this series. Fisher
made. the most sensational catch pulled
off on the ground here this year. Flournoy
hit a line drive toward left centerfield.
1t was one OF the drives that start about
three feet5 high and gradually rise all
the Way to the outfield. Fisher sped
after 1t. Going on the dead run he leaped
straight after II. stuck up his gloved hand
and caught II about eight feet from the
ground. Every Omaha and Des Moines
player promptly fell flat on his face and
the crowd cheered the auburn haired fielder
TO the echS. It was a real catch. Flournoy
twice got around to third base but each
time persisted while his teammates knocked
easy ones, King did the heavy batting
for the VISITORS This was the last game
of the year between Omaha and Des
Molnes on the local rounds. Score:
nEG MnTNTC
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-03
OFFICE OF THE SIOUX CITY AND
WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY.
omaha. Nebraska. August 8. isOS
GOVERNMENT NOTICES

OFFICE CONSTRUCTING QUARTER
master Fort Mackenzie, Wyo., August 6.
1908. Sealed proposals in triplicate will be
@euntain timeJ septembet 5. 1904 for the
construction OF macadam reads, curbs,
drains and cutters at Fort Mackenzie,
Wye. Plans and ~sPeeincations may be
Denver, Omaha, Chicago and ST. Paul
Depot QuarteTniaster St Louis, and at this
office. at which latter place all infor-
reserves the right TO accept or reject any
or all proposals or any part thereof.
Proposals should be inclosed In sealed
envelopes marked. Proposals for Roads
addressed l. p. Kohl. Second Lieutenant
Nineteenth Infantry. CONSTRUCTING Quarter.
~ .NE A6-7-s-l9 ss-A
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-03
feet and the hish jump at 5 feet inches.

feet and the high jump at feet 5 inches.
Summary Of events:
1oe-Yards Dash-First, Winters, Lin
coin; second, Wallace, Omaha; third.
Campbell, Omaha. Time: 0:l0.
220-Yards Dash-First. Winters, Lin
coin; second. Campbell, Omaha; third,
Hopkins, Sioux City. Time: O:2S.
44O-Nards Dssh-F1rst. Minor, Lincoln
second, Brannon, Lincoln; third. McVey
University Place. Time: 0;58%.
Half Mile Run-First, W. w. Thiesen
West Point; second. Claude Alden, Lincoln.
third, Davis, Lincoln. Time: 2:09I.
Mile Run-First, Alden, Lincoln; sec
ond, Davis, Lincoln; third. Fallon, fans
City. Time: 5:O2B.
County Relay-Lancaster first; Douglas,
second; York, third; Gage fourth. Time.
1:4O%. Winters, Russell. Brannon and Nc.
Way composed the Lancaster team.
Broad Jump-Ftrst, Winters, Lincoln.
second, Antilles, Omaha; third. Hauser
Beatrice. Distances: 20 feet IL Inches.
Pole Vault-First, Graham Crete; sec
ond, Wallace, Omaha; third, Russell, Lin
coin. Height: 10 feet.
High Jump-F1ust, GrahamACrete; sec.
ond. Isham, University Place; third. Hast
ings, Crete. Height: 5 feet 5 inches.
Shot Put-Flrst, Alderman. Lincoln
second, Rodewald, Du Bots; third, Kline
University Place. Distance: Al feet 81
inches
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-03

PHILADELPHIA, Sept, 2.-Brooklyn to-
day lost the greatest game Of the season
innings. 1t was B~rouklyn's second seven
t~eeninning defeat in two weeks. Corridor,
who outpitched both of B%rooklyn's twirlers,
won his own game with a single, which
scored Bransfield, who had reached third
on his single and a during dash from second
on Osborne's sacrifice hit. Only two Brook
Ign men reached first in the first eight
innings and none got any further. In the
pinth Brooklyn tied the score on Alper-
mans double, a passed ball, Hummel's
single and Jordan's triple. Corridor did
Brooklyn got four men to second base in
the last light innings, while the locals also
got several meE on the bases, but II was
not until the seventeenth that the tie could
be broken. Some great fielding. especially
by Bransfield, Doolry and Lewis, featured
the contest. The teams were to have played
a double-header, but owing to the length of
the first game, the second was not started,
Two games tomorrow. Score:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-03
WHO sox boil Second place.
ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2-By winning the third
game of the series from st. Louis today,
Chicago took second place in the peBnant
race. Score: