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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
ENTERTAINED HER CLASS.
Miss Beulah Rutherford Hostess At a
Delightful Function.

Miss Beulah Rutherford was hostess
at a delightful reception at her home
on North Queen street, Friday night.
The occasion was the entertaining of
the senior class Of the Martinsburg
High school, which was done royalty
by the hostess.
The events OF the evening were nt.
merous musical selections. both vocal
and instrumental by several members
of the class. Games were INDUCED in
by the guests. The first prize was won
by Mas Emma Voege'e and the BOBBY
Prize was captured by Mr. Gilbert Nc
Kown. Az late hour the guests were
invited to The dining room to partake
Of dainty refreshments. Miss Bess
Trump presided over the punch bowl.
The pallor and dining room were
tastefully decorated with the colors of
the class light blue and gold pennants
and potted plants. Bouquets of car
nations and roses graced the dining
table.
Miss Mida Rigsby was the guest OF
the class. The members of the class
present We're: Misses Myrtle Stewart,
Emma Voegele, Mildred Aler, Bess
TRUMP, Henrietta Farnsworth and vir-
ginia Cushwa and Messrs, Gilbert Me-
Kown and Frank Catrow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
MiIIionaires Sacred in CHICAGO

Chidago, March 17-John ID. Rookie
feller, Andrew Carnegie and other rear
admirals of industry will have their
epaulets of Office respected hereafter
in Chicago vaudeville theaters. Mayor
Busse has deereed that slurring imi-
tations of such men as Rockefeller
and Carnegie shall be dropped in or
der to reduce TO a minimum the re-
peated criticism of the men of wealth.
accordingly quiet tip has gone out
through the Office of the police depart
ment to the managers OF vaudeville
houses that 1t would be well to stop
that class of vaudeville acts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
GIRL TAKES LAUDAAUM
Sensational Attempt At Suicide
Sunday Morning.
Rash ACT FOLLOWS QUARREL
Fash Act Follows ouarreI--Miss Vir
GINA DugaIi, Of Hedsesville,
Saved From Death.

The quiet that usually pervades the
town of Hedgesville on Sunday was
disturbed by a tragedy that for
awhile created much excitement
Following quarrel with her lover,
Miss Virginia Duvall, the 1s-year-oid
daughter Of Mr. Roney Duvall, swal-
lowed two ounces of laudanum with
nearly fatal results.
Miss Duyall and her fiance, Mr.. os-
car Cross, near Hedgesville, had made
a call at the home of Mr.. Charles
Eyersole Sunday morning and on the
way home about 1890 o'clock the girl
took the laudnum with suicidal intent
while walking on the street after they
had parted.
Miss Duvall was assisted to her
home and DR.. Clay called to her re-
lief He at once applied the stomach
pump and worked good while with
her before she was restored to con-
seriousness. Though still in very dan
gerous condition, her chances for re.
covery are good.
The two young people were engag-
ed to be married soon, but what caus-
ed the quarrel that had such tragic
ending. has not been learned. The
young man is employed on the Bait
more and Ohio railroad
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
EARLY MORNING BLAZE
Fire Breaks 0utln Crawford Wool
en- Mills.
LOSS ESTIMATED AT $4,000
glaze Starts in Stock Warehouse
Raw Mate.sals ignite From
Electric Light Wire.
from The World Of Monday:

From The World OF Monday;
One Of the most disastrous ares II
Martnsburg in recent years YVES tina
1T the crawford Wooden mills early
this morning, entailing loss estimat
ed at $4,000. The soss involves aiam
age to raw materials by fire, water anl
smoke, TN building itself being httlt
damaged.
The loss is fully covered by instr
ance in companies represented by Nj
Harry 1. Thompson, this city.
Shortly before O'Clock an employe
of the mills discovered IRE on the
second floor Of the stock warehouse
located south OF the main mill The
alarm was given and some OF the
workmen soon had a stream Of water
playing on the flames from the com
pany's FIRE plug, Which held them in
check until the arrival or The fire.
men.
The building is wo-story brick
structure and in ii were stored about
$4,000 worth OF raw materials. On
the first floor was stored a large
amount of wool and wool shoddy. Oh
the second floor was raw wool, cotton
yarns and raw cotton. AS stated, the
fire started on the second floor, the
raw cotton igniting. IL IS supposed,
from an electric light wire strung
along the ceiling.
AS might be supposed from the In
fiamable nature OF cotton, the whole
mass was ablaze in minute. But Ry-
neal Co No. and Hose Cos. Nos. 2.
) and we're soon on hand and it
wasn't long before they had four
streams of water directed against the
flames In less Than half an hour the
fire was out
AS said, the raw materials were
either burned outright or badly scorch-
ed, while all were soaked with water
and filled with the odor of smoke.
which latter. in itself. causes hevy
loss. With the exception of a lot of
window panes broken out and ONE or
the tlmbers slightly chamed the build
ing was not damaged.
All things considered, the wonder IS
that the building and contents We're
not totally destroyed and much credit
is due the firemen for their gallant
work A large measure of praise is
also due to the mill employees for their
prompt and vigorous efforts in ex-
tinguishing the fire which threatened
the entire plant
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
OFF FOR 0KLAH0HA
HENRY EocERT AND FAMILY
LEAVE MARTiNsBURG
viii Locate in New state-Much Re
greet Fer Departure Of Wei
Known Liyerynan.


: Mr. and Mrs. J. Fl. Bogert and their
son, Harry X Bogert. wife ana two
children left this evening on No. 1 for
st. Louis. en- route to sapnlpa Okla
bona, where they will reside. They
will reach their destination Thursday
evening, run OF little less than IS
hours
Mr.. Bogert, senior, has not definite
ly decided in what business he viii
engage, though he has two or more
lines in view. 1t is quite unlikely.
however. that man of his active ana
energetic disposition win long remain
idle, especially in new country like
Oklahoma where such men as he are
needed.
The departure from Martinsburg OF
Mr.. Bogert and his family will be sim
cerely regretted here where he is so
Wen and favorably known, but the best
wishes OF all fer their future welfare
will follow them to their far-off west
ern home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
HIS FAREWELL SERMON
.DR. cANTER's LAST APPEARANCE
NEXT SUNDAY
Win Speak at Anniversary Of Sunday
School Missionary Society in the
Evening--Fine Program.

Rev Or |. w. Canter, who will soon
retire from the active work Of the
ministry owing to impaired health, as
heretofore announced in this paper
win preach his farewell sermon next
Sunday morning Id Trinity Methodist
church, sontb.
This announcement will serve to
draw a large congregation Of Or. Can
ter's devoted parishioners and Others
to the church on that occasion, all Of
whom sincerely regret his contemplat.
ed departure from town.
Next Sunday evening the missionary
society Of the Sunday school will hold
its anniversary service, on which oc-
casion a choice program win be rem
dered. This win consist Of vocal ana
instrumental music, recitations, etc.
A special feature Of the anniversary
will he the music Of an orchestra OF
ten pieces.
Or. Ganter viii be present and make
an address. This will be his last pub
JIG appearance here during his pastor
ate, as his successor will be appoint
ed at the approaching conference.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
SHAKE INTO YOUR sHoEs

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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
TO HAVE BASEBALL
Sandy Baker Getting Ready Down at
Winchester.

From Winchester comes the dednits
Information that that town win again
have a baseball team this year, and
that Sandy Baker will be at the head
OF things Manager Baker has secured
S. R. Atwe'l t. be assistant manager
Winchester will have a number of last
years stars, including Pitcher Feiser
Big Cy" Mcdonald, who as first
baseman has few equals in amateur
eli Giles, and others. Among the new
men corralled by Winchester is Nc
Donald's brother, who is said t. be a
wonder
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
TO PLAY WITH SAVANNAH.
yum" Moreland Signs With South
Atlantic LEAGUE Club.

yum" Noreiand, a well known
Washington amateur ball tosser, will
play with Savannah, in the South Al
lant.c league this season.
Last year Moreland made an excel
lent record in the Sunday-school
league as a hevy sticker and attract
ed the attention of the Martinsburg
cub, with which team he finished the
season and later was given trial
by the Baltimore club of the Eastern
league.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Warner Refused $4,000.

Pittsburg, March 17.--Han Wagner
the great batter, it Is understood, has
refused $4,000 to play with the Pitts
burg club this season. The managers
signed the blank contract and then
asked Wagner TO fill in the figures and
they would pay. He refused. He says
there is not enough money in the
world to make him play ball this year
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
ODD FELLOWS HOME
Will Probably Be Built at Elkins This
Year.

year.
There is now every reason to be-
lieve that the erection of the state
odd Fellows Home at Elkins. Ran.
dolph county, will be commenced
early in the summer and will be com
pleted and ready for occupancy before
cold weather.
Bids were to have been closed over
a month ago. but there were reasons
for delaying the awarding Of the con
tract until April Sth, when the COM
mittee in charge will open bids al
Parkersburg The local lodge of the
order CONSTRUCTED substantially to-
ward the erection Of the institution.
The building alone will cost over
$4,000 and $4,000 additional will be
expended in improving the grounds
and erecting necessary buildings on
the grounds. That sum is in the
treasury already, hence there VIII be
no occasion for any delay after the
contract is awarded It is understood
that Wheeling contractors are active
in the bidding and it is Jikely that a
home firm will land it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Plank's Salary.

Eddie Plank, of Gettysburg, the
crack Athletic pitcher. will receive a
salary of $4,250 for he season OF 1908.
an increase of $3.50 over last year,
when his pay was $4,000. Plank held
out for Thu amount, threatening TO re-
tire unless It was granted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Hay Grown in 1853.

Hay grown in 1853 about one mile
east of Gettysburg, was moved to the
Wesley miller farm, near Adamstown.
Frederick county, Nd, and kept until
this spring, when portion was sold
to ] c. Birely and shipped to market.
Commission men say it is the oldest
hay ever shipped to Baltimore. being
So wears cd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
MARRIED ON SUNDAY
Miss Amanda Pearl WEEDS Mr.. Clinton
C. WATSON.

Rev C. : Trump had a Sunday we'd
ding at 1890 o'clock Yesterday at the
Lutheran parsonage, the contracting
parties being Miss Amanda Frances
Pearl and Mr.. Clinton George Was.
son, of the Hedgesville district
After the wedding the happy coupe
drove to the farm of Mr.. ]. X Catrow
where thew will reside.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
PROF. CHAMBERS NOT DEAD.
cornet Player Reported Dead Resides
in Boston,

n Boston,
The Neville tPa) Enterprise has
the following to say anent the report
going the rounds of the press that
Prof. w Paris Chambers was dead:
Neville was all astir last week,
when several papers published an ar
ticle, stating that Prof. w Paris
Chambers, the worlds gr Attest 1onet.
isl had died at MS home in New
York city 1t is but natural hat his
aged mother and brother and other
relatives residing in Neville, We're
greatly alarmed, having not even
heard of the professors illness. Ills
brother. Irvine at once sent dis
patch and the answer was. Never
was in better health" The joy which
this news produced on the relatives as
well as the many friends, can readily
be imagined II was the professors
intention 10 come TO Neville on Sat
urday evening but his busy life pre-
vented him from doing so.
There is another w. p. Chambers,
also a cornetist, of less renown than
our w. p Chambers. who resided in
Boston and it is he who left this
world. We JON in gladness and con-
gratulations with his host of friends,
that the worlds greatest cornetst is
still alive and bids fair to delight
many more music loving people with
his unparalleled musical rendtons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

Governor Dawson has commuted the
sentence of Julius Woolford, of Logan
county, convicted and senterced to
two years to the penitentiary for I'M
lawful cutting, to six months. in the
Logan county Jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Kept Roarders 60 Years.

Mrs. Mary Mcdonald, known as the
oldest person in Brunswick, who for
the last 60 years has conducted a
boarding house in that place, celebrat-
ed her eighty-third birthday surround
ed by a number OF friends. She re-
members when the b. and O. railroad
was built.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
A REMiNfSc ENcE.

Among the most important and po-
tent agencies for the advancement Of
a community in intelligence and NOR
atty, are churches, schools and the
press; and think can safely say
that, in this respect, Martinaburg COM
pares fayorably with other towns and
cities Of our state.
Though not personally acquainted
with all the ministers of our city,
know them all by reputation, as men
of learning and ability, and as ener-
getic and successful aborers in their
respective spheres. With several am
intimately acquainted-Rev. G. s..
Trump, the genial popular and below
ed pastor of St Johns Lutheran
congregation, whom l esteem and ac-
cept as ny pastor, and Rev. DR.. J. A.
Hoffheins. the efficient. faithful pastor
of Christ Reformed congregation, and
the subject of this article. "a Remin-
iscence," wefers to him and his father,
Rev. E H. Hoffheins, of blessed mem.
ory
When we have grown old we are
apt to feel lonely and live much in the
past and love to recall scenes of the
long ago. And while some scenes in
our past life may awaken sad thoughts
on account of their pathetic charac-
"a NC al ,,1n ~, ~. of
Others. OF such nature IS my early
acquaintance with the Hofheins fam
lily
| knew the elder Hoffheins. father
of the Dr., intimately. | became ac-
quainted with him in the latter thirties
at Gettysburg, where he was theo-
logical student and / a college stu
dent. Though he was Reformed he
found it more convenient to take his
theological course at the Lutheran
seminary. But to my mind excuse
the pleasantly there was another
reason There was a magnetic object
in Gettysburg in the person OF an
amiable and greatly esteemed lady,
who subsequently became his faithful
wife and the beloved mother OF DR.. J.
A. Hoffheins.
Rev. Hofheins and both boarded
at the seminary, and occupied rooms
on the same floor, and hence We We're
much together, and close friendship
was thus formed.
After graduation Rev. Hoffheins ac-
cepted call to the Reformed pastor
ate at Elizabethtown. Lancaster coun-
ty. Pa, which he served some eight or
nine years. During this time (1S47)
received and accepted a all 70 the Luz
theran pastorate at the same place;
and we became co-Daborers in the
same field until Rev Hoffheins follow
ed call TO another pastorata.
Our intercourse was always pleas
ant-always characterized by harmony
and good feeling Rev. Hoffneins was
an energetic, practical, gospel preach
er and a faithful pastor.
Thus far, the father. AS TO the son.
DR.. j. A. Hoffheins, have known him
all his life The first time saw him.
he was 81 eping sweetly, as an infant
in his mothers arms. But when he
woke up for his rations his voice
gave promise of the distinctn IS, en-
phasis and power that characterize the
popular orator of after years.
AS the visage and form Of the
father appears to my view. I see the
reflection in the son, both in personal
appearance and character.
uyNs rU,r,rrAnpyr
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Measles in Cumberland.

Measles Of the old and genuine va.
riety have become epidemic in Cum
berland and the surrounding towns
and villages and many are now suffer-
ing from the disease, very few families
in Cumberland being entirely free
from it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
Goes Back to, Work.

Mr. ]. w. Gresham, who has been
spending the winter at his home in
Hedgesville, was called to Baltimore
on Saturday to report for work. He Is
captain on steamer which runs from
Baltimore to Fredericksburg. He
married Miss Richard, of Hedgesville,
a short time ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

Within the past two weeks the cot
tages of thirty-two West Virginia PEG
pie have been robbed at Mountain
Lake Park and Loeb Lynn Heights.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
CHINA YIELDS TO JAPAN
SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT
or THE STEAMER SEIZURE
Takahira Disclaims Any Political sig
nificance Attaches TO the Present
Movement Of ships.

Toxic, March ia satisfactory
settlement Of the Tatsu Maru affair
was announced yesterday afternoon
China has conceded all the Japanese
demands. che win purchase tie arms
and ammunition on board the Tatsu
and viii hoist the Japanese flag oyei
the vessel.
While the flag is renoisting .
Chinese warship win fire a salute.
There IS a general feeling Of relief
In consequence of the settlement OF
the Incident.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

Messrs. w. G.. Austin and John Sny-
der went hunting Saturday night and
bagged two 'possums and a raccoon
along the Opequon, below Schoppert's
Ford. 5fa 4TyN
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21
RAILROADS WON'T REFUSE
To Garry Soldiers At the Old Rate
of Transportation.

Washington, March 17.-Since the
two cents a mile railroad fare agita,
ton has been in the foreground the
question of paying for the Transports
ton of the troops Of the national guard
over bond-aided and land grant rail-
roads is before the war department.
Railroads in several states have re
fused TO carry militiamen at the old
rate. which was so per cent of the
tariff rate for passengers. Payments
have been previously made on that
basis and circulars from the war de-
partment do not permit paying a rate
IN excess of one-haf of the regular
rate.
The state authorities have been
notified to issue Transportation re-
quests and have final settlements
Of the amount due the railroads to
the war department When settle
ment is made. and the exact amount
paid, it will be charged to the states
allotment of the appropriation for the
militia.
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
branch of the Anti-Saloon League
has been organized at Charleston.
Grafton has rented grounds for a
fine new ball park from the Baltimore
and Ohio,
Arrangements are being made fol
an old-time fddlers contest at Hunt
ington just before Easter.
Harry woodward, congressman from
the Fourth district, is making speak
ing tour through the district
Marvin Plumley, a young railroader
shot twice in saloon fight at Hunt
ington, is not expected TO live.
DR. J. w. Holstein, of East Bank.
was stricken with paralysis the last
of the week and will not redover.
Judge Hunter Moss was severely
burned while saving his little son,
whose dress caught fire from a CRATE
Frank Johnson, aged 65, who fell
down a fight of stairs at Grafton
saloon and fractured his skull, will
die
Arlie Shuman and Sherman Brice
young Warrington boys, have been
sent to the reform school for ommit
ting robbery.
Benjamin F. Tracewel, one of the
most prominent residents of Wood
count, is dead at the age of II years
after an illness of some time with
heart disease.
| The Local Merchants association
l
of Clarhsburg, has declared against
Sunday selling at the saloons there
and will take some action toward
having it stopped.
Mrs. Emma Floyd, of Monongah
tried to kill Principal Robinson, O.
the local schools, with Ratchet, be
caused he corrected her son, age ter
She has been arrested.
Almost every city and town in ths
state has ordered a complete inspec
ton of the conditions of theschoo
houses and will insist upon improve
ments being made where necessary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

Almost every city and town in tht
state has ordered complete inspec
ton of the conditions of theschoo
houses and will insist upon improve
ments being made where necessary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

Washington, March 16.The Japan
csc embassy here Is without adviees
from the home government regarding
the reported sailing from Formosa Sat
uday Of the first Japanese naval
squadron on secret service While
Baron Takahira, the japanese am
bassador, disclafmed any knowledge
concerning the reported naval move
ment, he said that 1t has no bearine
on the Tatsu Maru incident. The am,
bassador allied attention to the pub
lished accounts of the planned ma
neuvers of the Japanese first naval
squadron, which appeared two months
ago. He indicated that no political
significance attaches TO the present
movement Of the ships.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

HongkonC, March 16.--At a meeting
IN Canton over the Tatsu Maru natter
indignation was shown TO be very
strong. and II diplomacy fails boy
colt will be organized soon. During
the excitement the viceroy OF Canton
resigned rather than release the yes
sci. The res gnation was accepted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

Mrs Emma Floyd, of Monongah
tried to kill Principal Robinson, o.
the local schools, with a Ratchet, be
caused he corrected her son, age ter
She has been arrested.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

The Local Merchants association
of Clarksburg. has declared against
Sunday selling at the saloons there
and will take some action toward
having it stopped.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-21

Benjamin F. Tracewen, one of the
most prominent residents of Wood
count, is dead at the age of n years
after an illness of some time with
heart disease.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
University OF Arkansas.

DR., l.. Kirby, who returned from
Fayet teville on Thursday, where he
had been to place his son Crump
Kirby in the University, SAYS there
is large attendance of students at
the University, and great enthusi-
asum manifest among scholars and
teachers; that the course of study is
being advanced to compare with the
older universities OF the country,
and there is also a marked improve
ment of this institution in the way
of new buildings and apparatus.
Fayetteville is improving as is es-
pecially noticeable in the water
works system, and as of old the
moral and intellectual surroundings
are of the best.
In a word without disparaglng
other institutions of learning, i)r.
Kirby thinks Arkansas University 70 8
the school of the state, a school u
which every c;t;s.---S 81 the stRte
-..oufd be proud.
So Tar as we can learn Harrison
will be represented this year in the
University by May Zeigler, Veva Ty-
son, Lulu Garvin, Maude Watkins,
Berry Holt, Crump Kirby, Claude
Petit, and Wesley Watkins.