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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-19
Burned by Steam.

Meriden. Sept 1e.-Engineer Kenyon and Fireman Green of the Harlem river freight train of the New Haven road. were burned, the latter seriously. to-day. when escap- ing steam threw the 1anies from the drebox of the. engine all over them. as they were approaching the city. Both men belong in springneld.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-19
Bryan,s October Plans.

New Yors, Sept 19.-Plans for William J. Bryan's big speaking tour in October are being rapidly com pleted and National Chairman Mack announced today that the final week of the campaign would find Mr Bry- hn swihgiuk across the country iron Nov York to Omaha
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-19
More Torpedo Boat Destroyers.

Washington, Sept 19.-Secretary Metcalf to-day awarded the contracts for the building of ten torpedo boat destroyers authorized at the last ses- sion of congress. Two boats were awarded to each of the following companies: Foreriver. New York. Newport News, Bath Iron and tho William Cramp & Sons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-19
FORAKER AND TAFT.
Rumor Says They Will Not Speak on
 Same Platform.

New York. Sept 19.--It was re, ported here today that Senator Foraker would be asked to withdraw as one of the speakers at the meet ing of the League of Republican clubs at Cincinnati, next Tuesday. He was scheduled to speak on that occasion on the same platform with Mir Taft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-19
Killed on the yiaduct.

Bridgeport. Sept 1s.-An Hniden- tified Hungarian woman was killed on the viaduct to-day by west bound express train on. the New He- ven road. The body vas badly man GIed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-19
Ex-Mayor Peck Named.

Danbury, Sept 19.-Ex Mayor Charles g. Peck of Danbury was nom- mated for senator by the. republicans of the twenty-fourth senatorial dts trict to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-19
Foraker Makes Anc,h,r Denial.

Cincinnati. Sept 19.-Senator For aker declared to-day that no one al any time ever paid him one cent or even suggested any such payment in consideration of anything he might do as a public man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-19
CITY NEWS.

Thomas Robbins, one of this eity's old soldiers, who has been on fur tough here for several days, will re- turn to the Soliedrs' home in Noro- ton on Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-19

Cincinnati, Sept 19.-Senator For aker this afternoon said he knew nothing of any suggested change in the arrangements for the meeting here on Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and colder tonight; Sunday. fair. 6older in south portion; light north
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-19
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

TO RENT-Tenement of 4 rooms, s7 per month, at 426 South Leon- ard st. 9-13-3
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Infant Dead.
Violators of Hygenic Laws.

1t is not only in the rural districts
that unsanitary conditions about the
house cause diseases and the deaths
that are set down as the dlspensations
of Providence. In towns and cities
there ar homes which are whited
sepulchers with their clean, shining
fronts, their freshly watered lawns,
blooming flower-beds, inviting YER
andas and cool, charming rooms. But
the bac.Syards! There is the inside OF
the sepulcher. Heaps of decaying
rubbish, little s.agnant cesspools-re-
suit of poor drainage-uncleaned
stables and lighthouses from which
emanate odors, fraught with germs OF
disease. In many homes of cultured
persons where the laws of hygiene
are known there is a strange disregard
of these, a carelessness in the treat
ment of leftover food and of milk and
butter-those prime absorbers of i'm.
purities; neglect in the removal OF
rubbish and garbage and in the airing
Of beds and bed-clothing. Such neglect
affects not only the one household,
but those adjacent, the winds hasten
ing to carry the poison afar-ldary E.
Bryan, in Uncle Remus's-The Home
Magazine for August.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
CHICKEN THIEVES SENT up
Three Fellows Get Justice From
Squire Felker-one Held for
the Grand Jury.

Stacey Parker, Leonard Kane and
Arthur Fellers, from Robbers Rcost,"
at the north end of Martinsburg, ar
rested last week for stealing chick
ems and apples from the farmers
north of town, had a hearing before
Justice Felker Saturday, which was
continued over to this morning for
lack of time. Prosecuting Attorney
Noll for the state and Ward B. Lind
say for defendants. A dozen or more
witnesses testified.
Kane and Fellers pleaded guilty and
were given 80 days in jail each.
This was the second charge against
Parker for larceny and he was held
for action of the grand jury. Remand
ed to Jail.
A stranger in town was hailed be-
fore Justice Smith this mroning for
carrying concealed deadly weapons. 81
days in Jail in default of fine and
costs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
SUICIDE OF LAWYER
Horace L. Bender, Prominent Member
Of Franklin County Bar, Ends
Life at His Home.

Chambersburg, Pa, July 29.--Hor-
ace l.. Ben1er, for the past 20 years
one of the leading members of the
Franklin county bar, committed sui
eide Tuesday afternoon at his home at
Chambersburg, cy shooting himself
through the head. He died almost in
stantly.
For several weeks he had beer in
serious financial difficulty, and this is
believed to have caused him to take
his life. Since Monday morning he had
been threatened with criminal prose-
cution, and one of the matters he had
promised to adjust yesterday. His
trouble was alleged misuse OF trust
funds, one amount alone being $4,000.
Tuesday several friends of The at.
torney had a conference with him at
his home, and when they left it was
with the understanding that relatives
of Bender stood ready to help him out
of his difficulties. Five minutes later
a shot was heard in Bender'c bedroom
When relatives reached the room they
found Bender lying on the floor, a bull
let hole in his head and life extinct
Mr.. Bender, who was 4S years old
was an honor graduate of Dickinson
college and later read law under for
mer Congressman T. M. Mahon, o.
Chambersburg. He is survived by his
aged mother.
The deceased was cousin Of
Messrs. Harold H. and Oswald Ben
der, this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Mr.. AIer a Candi date.

In calling attention to the card in
another place in this paper of Mr..
F. Vernon Aler. announcing himself as
candidate for the nomination for
prosecuting attorney Of Berkeley
county, we could not do better than
to quote an article in the Spirit Of
Jefferson, Charles Town, in yester-
days issue. or Mr.. Aler it says:
Mr.. F. Vernon Aler, prominent
lawyer of Martinsburg, has announced
himself candidate for the democratic
nomination for the Office OF prosecut-
ing attorney OF Berkeley county upon
the platform the saloon must 60"
Mr.. Aler is man of strong convic-
tons, with bulldog tenacity, and will
doubtless give somebody over in old
Berkeley the fight of his life in this
contest"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
A Big CONNECTION
HERE SATURDAY NIGHT
Man Arrested for Raising Rumpus
With His FamiIy--Relessed
Sunday Morning.

Quite eommotion was kicked up
on West King street Saturday night
shortly after IL o'clock by women
screaming and calling for help. There
was trouble TONG on in Mrs. jesse
Ridgeway's boarding house, opposite
Hotel Berkeley and soon a crowd Of
men was attracted to the house think
ing that murder or something nearly
as bad was being committed.
The first men to arrive on the
scene found Ridgeway struggling with
his daughter, a young girl, who was
trying to defend her mother who had
already been attacked by her husband.
Ridgeway was drunk and in an ugly
mood and would have attacked the in
truders but for the arrival of Oficers
Riddle and Monaghan, who arrested
the wiferbeater and took him to the
lookup.
At this point the reader would nat
urally suppose that he would be held
for a hearing before magistrate and
properly punished for assault and bat
terry at least, but that is not the case.
Sunday morning Mrs. Ridgeway went
to the mayors Office, paid a fine and
costs of $500 and had her kind and
loving husband released.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
HER SHEATH GOWN o. X.
Judge Says It's Not as Bad as Rainy
Day Sights.

Muncie, Ind, July 29.-''Now that
doesn't look so bad, does it?' asked
Miss Irabelle Turner of Justice Pierce.
She was arrested for appearing on
the streets in Directoire gown, and
as she asked the question she exhibit
ed a pretty calf and ankle through
the slit in the garment
The court room OF Justice Pierce
was not large enough to accommodate
the crowd when Miss Turner's trial
was called. A number of business
men who had witnessed her ramble
Saturday volunteered to testify in her
behalf, but only few witnesses were
heard. Joe McCloskey, who filed the
affidavit, did not appear. Miss Turner
was very indignant and used very
plain language on the witness stand.
After the trial Justice Pierce said:
The Directoire gown is modest in
comparison with some of the sights
you see on a rainy day"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
TURKISH WOMEN UNvEIL
AND PARADE STREETS
interesting incident Of New Political
Era In Turkey--Earriers Broken


Berlin, july 27.-The Turkish veil,
which, for ages, has hidden the ira
ditional beauty OF the Turkish women,
has been torn away by the wreck OF
the old regime, and yesterday, ac-
cording to dispatches received from
Turkey, thousands Of unveiled women
are parading the streets, rejoicing in
the new-found freedom.
The innovation, the most startling
in the history OF the Ottoman Empire,
is being welcomed by the men who
cheer the unveiled women at every
opportunity. The whole outward APP
pearance of the empire has been
changed by the new order OF things.
On every hand the smiling faces of
women are seen, instead of the SOM
Der ugly wells that hid them from the
world.
The most remarkable feature of the
political upheaval in Turkey which
has just resulted in the granting of a
constitution by the Sultan has been
the participation of hundreds Of thous-
ands of women, who emerged from the
privacy of harems, tore off their wells
and marched bravely through the
streets.
The first women to abandon their
wells were those at Monastir, the hot
bed of the revolution. The command
of the Koran that women should ap-
pear yelled in public was Cancelled by
a Moslem priest, who issued his pro-
clamation from the mosque.
I'VE will help to make the world
more beautiful by the act" the priest
declared.
Many remarkable scenes greeted
the radical change, but without excep-
ton the innovation is approved
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
HON. LEWIS BENNETT
is THE NOMINEE
sJim Crow and Disfranchisement
Taken Up and Discussed
Both Passed.

Charleston, July Colon Lewis
Bennett, of Weston, Lewis county,
was named by the democrats for gov
ernor at o'clock this morning on the
FIRST ballot, receiving more than 700
votes. The first ballot was taken af-
ter an all-night session.
After the nomination had been
made unanimous the convention adj
journed until 10 o'clock this morning.
Division Threatened.
The proposed planks in the platform
presented by the committee threaten
fight which far oyershadows the in
terest that was taken in the nomina'
ton of the governor.
The resolution committee, the chair.
man of which was John ]. Davis, OF
Harrison county, agreed unanimously
upon the negro plank.
When the platform was read the
widest excitement prevailed and con-
tinued until the balloting for gov.
ernor was taken up.
Convention Warned.
The Chitons, Charles Ellington and
other influential democrats from the
southern part Of the state warned the
convention Of the great danger which
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
The Girl Question.

New York is not always the orig
iator of the big show hits. The Girl
Question" has had run of 339 per-
formances in Chicago and now comes
to Wallack's Theatre to stir up blase
old Broadway with whiril of Lake
Michigan breezes. AS usual, ever ION
the job" the New York Sunday World
has gotten the est song of the show
and will give it away, words and mu-
sic complete, with next Sundays is
sue. Order advance copy from your
newsdealer or else you will miss this
popular and catchy song that is the
hit of THE 1irl Question"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
IHE U. B. CONVENTION
ADJOURNED ON SUNDAY
Help For Church in South Cunber-
iand--Noted Chicago Orator
Speaks on Temperance.


The 14th annual convention OF the
Virginia conference branch Of the
Young Peoples Christian Union of the
United BrethreD church, in session
here since last Thursday evening adj
journed Sunday afternoon in the u.
3. church. The meetings were very
well attended, the delegates alone
numbering about $50 persons and
great interest was manifested through
out. The energetic pastor of the
church, Rev. A. B. Wilson, and the
various committees in charge deserve
much credit for the success Of the
convention.
The delegates and other visitors to
the convention left for home today.
Saturday afternoon the Junior rally
exercises conducted by Mrs. Cora
Grim and Rev. c. II. Crowell were in
teresting and instructive. After the
conclusion OF the program unfinished
business was taken up. Under this
head the most important was that of
the resolution to change the name Of
the branch to that OF Y. p. s. c e.
instead of Y. p. c. u. After lengthy
discussion the resolution was adopt
ed The different special committees
then made their reports.
Rev. A. ]. Secrist presented the
claims of South Cumberland church
and received in pledges SITS.
Following this was the annual cleo
ton of officers. which resulted as fol-
lows.
President. A. Armentrout.
Vice President--W. o. Mowbray.
Junior Superintendent--Mrs. Cora
Grim. -FE
Recording secretary-Mrs. Jennie
Widmeyer.
Corresponding secretary-C. H.
Crowell
Treasurer-Elmer Hodges.
Executive Committee-Revs. w. f.
Gruver, A. ]. Secrist, A. b. Wilson.
Superintendent Bible Study-Rev.
A. B. Wilson.
Superintendent Mission Study-W.
D. Goo.
Superintendent Steward
sh.p-T. M. Sharpe.
Superintendent Quiet Hour-G. P.
Holt.
yer, Rev. Miss Ida Judy and Rev. c. H.
Crowell, delegates to the biennial con-
vention at indianapolis, gave a report
of that great meeting. At the conclu.
sion Of their report Rev. w. H.
Sampson made an excellent address
on Christian Stewardship"
On Sunday morning the auditorium
of the church was taxed to its utmost
capacity to hear the convention SER
mon by Rev. DR.. H. II. Fout, of Day.
ton, o. The Senior rally at d. m.
was one of The most interesting ses-
sions OF the convention. At the close
of the service President Armentrout
declared the convention adjourned.
At night an immense throng at
tended the temperance lecture given
by Hon. Oliver w. Stewart, of
Chicago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Bitten BY DOG.

Miss Grace Lehman, Waynesboro,
Pa, was bitten serevely by a pet dog
on Saturday. The animal was in con-
vulsions, having picked up a poisoned
button. Miss Lehman tried to give
it some coffee but the animal snapped
her. The wound was at once cauter-
lied
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
THREE CHILDREN DEAD.
Two in Town and One in the Country
Under One Year Of Age.

John, the fve-months-old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Arch Simms, of Center
street, died yesterday morning of
cholera infantnm. A short service was
held at the house this morning at $50
o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. C..
Waite. lnterment in Green Hill ceme-
terry.
Franklin, the 10-months-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wilmington, re-
siding near this city, died yesterday
morning Of spinal meningitis. The
remains were taken to Middleway,
jefferson county, this morning, for in
terment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Advice to the Tired Woman.

Don't grit your teeth and work
harder Ease up title.
Don't talk any more than you can
help. Talking takes vitality.
Lie down in dark place If only for
Is minutes.
Don't read anything in which you
are not interested.
Don't feel that everything must be
done in one day. There are 643 more
Realize that it is better to leave
things undone than overdo yourself.
Avoid people and their woes at that
time. Seek someone frivolous.
Don't try to improve yourself. Give
your mind a rest.
And don't forget that little lemon
Juice in cold water in the morning is
a great help.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
MRS. GROVE QUALIFIED
AS Guardian of Two Minor Children
Today.

Mrs. Judith w. Grove. 4 Bunker
Hill, qualified today before County
Clerk Bender as administrator of the
estate of her husband, the late Will
liam F. Grove. Bond $500.
Mrs. Grove also qualified as the
guardian of Amos and Russell Grove.
Bond 1920.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Lillian shaffer.

Lillian Elizabeth, the seven-months-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Vivian
Shaffer, corner of Water and John
streets, died Tuesday evening at six
o'clock of acute Indigestion. Funeral
tomorrow at 1890 a. m. at the house,
conducted by Rev. w. d. McCurdy,
and interment in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
MRS. g. w. RAINIER
DIES OF OLD AGE
Mrs. U. s. G. Feilers Dies of Tubercu-
losis Here Sunday Moon
Funeral Tuesday.

Mrs. Catherine Ramer widow of the
late George w. Ramer. died Sunday
at IL O'Clock at her residence, 213
South Raleigh street, having nearly
| reached her S5th year. She had teen
in falling health for the last couple
years and death was due to a general
breaking down OF the vital forces.
Surviving are seven children: John
G. and Georte s., Oakland, Cal; RAN
dolph. Alexandria, Va; S. G., War
renton, Va; Peyton H., Waynesboro,
Pa; Mrs. w. II. Flick, Cleveland,
O., and Miss Katie, at home.
Mrs. Ramer was a Miss Small be-
fore her marriage and was born and
reared in Berkeley county, but re
sided in Martinsburg for many years.
She was member OF the Presby-
terrain church and was an estimable
woman. She was the last OF her
family. Her husband died about two
years ago.
The funeral was held this after
noon at four O'Clock from the house,
Rev. DR.. F. NJ Woods, pastor of the
deceased, conducting the service. The
interment took place in Green Hill
cemetery.
The pallbearers we're NJ A. Snod-
grass, Alex. Clohan, Charles E. Lock
hart, George Ruosch, w. B. CoIston
ard w O. Nicklas.
Mrs. Mamie FeIiers.
Mrs. Mamie T. Fellers, wife of Mr..
u. S. G. Fellers, East Burke street,
died Sunday at IL o'clock of tubercu-
losis, after an illness Of nearly a
year, aged SO years. Surviving are
her husband and three children: May,
Ruth and Grant; also her step-mother,
Mrs. Manning, in New York.
The funeral will be held Tuesday
at 10 a. m. at the house, conducted
by Rev. c. S. Trump, and interment
in Green Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Fellers was the daughter of
Michael Manning and was born in
Martinsburg where she always lived.
Her father died when she was a little
girl. She was member of the Luz
theraD church and was highly esteem.
ed by those who knew her.
Infant Dead.
Wesley Daniel Bender, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank M. Bender, 223 Fred
erick street, died Saturday afternoon
of cholera infantum, aged two
months and twenty days. Funeral to-
day at 2 p. M, at the house, conducted
by Rev. A. B. Wilson, and interment
in Green Hill cemetery.
The pallbearers were four boys:
Roy Airhart, Harry Long, Clyde
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Chairman Of the Democratic State
Committee Who Took a Stand
Against Negro Planks.

might result from the insertion OF
such a plank in the platform at this
time.
To save the negro vote they con-
tended, the shattered republican
forces you'd knit together with en-.
uhusiasm. They implored the conven-
ton to adjourn until today, when all
the delegates would have a chance TO
become better acquainted with the
question. The fight lasted over two
hours.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01

MNNABNEs7
Use Gold Medal Flour for Your pastry.
GERALDINE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Mccraw to the Rescue.

Finally John #. McGraw took the
floor and stated that while as a men,
Der of the committee on resolutions
he had favored the plank he would
ferred back to the committee on res
olutions. A roll of the counties was
called and Mr.. McGraw's motion pre-
vailed by the close vote OF SOS to 555.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
McGraw to Chiffon.


Before the convention recessed yes
terday afternoon the usual commit
tees were appointed.
Great applause was awakened when
MT Chiffon, in his speech, made ref
erence TO his recent defeat by Jonn
r. McGraw for membership of the ma
tional committee and his declaration
that he was not at all sore, but ready
to do ful-grown democrats share
in the work before the party. He paid
a high tribute to the worth of his sue
cessful opponent and declared him to
sbe true and faithful democrat
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Chilton's
speech McGraw was called for and
mated the good things said of him by
those equally as good which he re-
turned to his defeated rival and in
words of great eloquence declared
confidence in Mr.. Chiltons loyalty and
patriotism. Both speeches were equal
ly applauded ana brought the conven-
ton to STATE IF good feeling.
Night Session.
Upon reassel0bling the reports of
the comm Gees on credentials, or,lei
of business and permanent organiza.
tion We're presented and agreed to.
The last one named John H. Holt, of
CabeH, for permanent chairman. r.
=. Homer, as permanent secretary,
and A. P. Garden, as sergeant-at-arms.
Holt crticises Republicans.
Judge Holt made ringing speech
upon taking the chair, eloquently and
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
Fight Continues.

The convention reconvened at IL
O'Clock this morning when the fight
ON the Jim Grow" and negro dis
franchisement planks We're taken up.
There was a heated discussion on the
subject after which both planks pass
ed by large majority, notwithstana-
ing the warnings of Chiffon, MacCor-
kle and McGraw that it meant the de-
feat of the party at the polls this fall.
The convention then adjourned
until O'Clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01

Don't try to improve yourself Give
your mind rest.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-10
Balloon Leaked.

Philadelphia, Sept. 5.-An all-night
balloon voyage which DR.. Chalmers
Fulton, an amateur aeronaut of this
city, and John Kaufman, an artist,
started to make here last night, was
spoiled by the leaking of the balloon
Initial in which they made their as,
cent. The balloonists started from
Point Breeze, at the extreme southern
end of the city, and after reaching a
good height started northeast over the
city. Over the centre of the city the
balloon began to descend rapidly and
the occupants were compelled to
throw overheard every particle of bal
last. In the extreme northern end of
the city the balloon came down until
the basket dragged over the housetops
and the anchor finally caught on a
tree and the balloonists were able to
make a landing. An attempt was made
to ascend in the Initial in July, but
just when the gas bag was we'll filled
it burst and the balloon was declared
unsafe for use.