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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-27
A Message for You

Every issue of The Bee contains a message for you
from some man or woman.
You will find it among the Want Ads.
1t may be a request for your services ora PROPOSE
ton from some one who wants to work for you. 1t may
be the offer of something you want to buy or an ex-
pressed desire to buy something you have been want
ing to sell.
At any rate it is a message to you in all good faith
and you owe it to yourself to read it.
Don't walk by a good thing-and good things
for you may crop out of your Bee any day.
Read these classified advertisements carefully and
when your opportunity appears you will be prepared
to grasp it.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-27
INQUIRY INTO MEAT COMBINE
Federal Grand Jury to Look Into
Alleged Agreement to Fix Prices.
STATEMENT MADE BY MIR. SIMS
Attorney for Government Says He Is
After Big Game and
that He Expects to
Get 1t.

CHICAGO, Dec, 26.-In addition to the
inquiry in regard to shipping rates ana pos
sible rebates, United States District Al
torney Sims announced today that the
methods Of the big packing firms would be
gone Into thoroughly in the pending IN
yestigation. Special agents of the Inter
state Commerce commission, as well as
secret service agents who work directly uh-
der the Department of Justice are pre-
pared, according to the-dlstrict attorney
to give the results of their investigations to
the grand jury. These officials nave oeen
irving TO determine whether taclt agree
ments between packers as to the fixing OF
prices and the division of territory for dis
tribution have been in systematic opera
, ton.
"This is no mere fishing expedition"
said Mr.. Sims. 1--WE know what we are go
ing after, although we are not permitted
by the nature Of the inquiry TO state wha
it is. We are not merely starting a little
case in which packers or railroads are con
cerned in the hope that We can unearth
some information which will be OF value
TO be used as a basis for a new and more
extensive investigation"
The federal jury will convene Monday
and in addition to the rate inquiry, the in
vestigation is said to include an attempt to
show that the spirit Of the law which pro-
hibits agreements on prices OF products has
been violated in various markets
No witnesses from packing concerns other
than Nelson Morris & Co. ave so far been
summoned, but the witnesses already sub
poenaed will keep the grand jury busy dur
ing the greater part of next week.
PittsburE Banks Under Fire.
PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec. 26.-Representa-
tives of the Voters league. the civic reform
organization that precipitated the munich.
pal scandal that caused the arrest OF seven
members of the city council and two
former bankers. tonight announced that
they have received assurances Of federal
government help In the forthcoming prose-
ton.
nounced, has taken steps to thoroughly in
vestigate all national banks. serving. and
as repositories for city funds. Testimony
at the preliminary hearing was that SIG, 0c
has been corTuptly used in influencing the
selection of repositories. brit up to this
time only 81. 800 Of this sum has been &C.
counted for and only one bank publicly
mentioned. It is the Intention of the De.
partment OF Justice to learn If any other
national banks contributed to the SIG, 600
It is also the intention Of the department,
according to the league representatives
TO begin prosecutions against Former Presl.
dent Ramsey and Former Cashier Vilsack
OF the German National bank on charges
Of illegally using the funds OF the bank
A conference Of the nine accused meu
and their lawyers was held. at which Il
was decided 10 act in unison in making
defence. although a number OF the cases
are to be tried separately.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-27

Active salesmon-Bee Want Ads.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09

elder in the Lutheran church, for years
and a prominent member of the Odd
Fellows. being past grand master of
West Virginia, past chief patrarch of
Horeb emcampment, No. IL, and past
grand master of Tuscarora lodge No.
"a. He was formerly director of the
Peoples National bank.
The death of Mr.. Hensei removes
one of the best citizens in Martins
burg. He possessed that STURDY hon
esty and uprtghtness of character that
won for him the respect and esteem Of
the entire community. On his social
Sde he was genial, affable and hos
phable and was popular with a large
circle of friends ito whom he was
much attached and to whom, though
his death was not unexpected, 1T came
ms great shock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
VIRGINIA VS.. w. VA.
SPECIAL MASTER WILL TAKE
TESTIMONY.
Terms of Supreme Court Decree For
Taking Testimony Made Public
BY Chief Justice Fuller.

Washington, May THE terms OF
the decree of the supreme court order
ing the taking of testimony by spec
iaI master in the suit between the
states of Virginia and West Virginia
over the big debt contracted prior to
the creation of the latter state were
made public yesterday by Chief JUS
tice Fuller BY them the master Is
required to speedily ascertain and re-
port to the court:
I. The amount of the public debt
of the commonwealth OF Virginia Jan
uary 1, 1861. stating specifically how
it was evidenced under what author
ity and for what purposes created and
dates and nature of bonds or other
evidence.
2. The extent and value and popu-
lation of the territory of Virginia and
Of West Virginia June 20 1863, givin.
the population with and without
slaves.
3. All expenditures made by the
commonwealth of Virginia within the
present state OF West Virginia since
any part of the debt was contracted.
4. Such proportion Of the ordinary
expenses OF the government of vir-
ginia since any of the debt was CON
tracted as was properly assignable to
the West Virginia counties on the
basis OF average total population OF
Virginia and West Virginia with and
without slaves.
S. And also on the basis OF the fair
estimated valuation of the property,
real and personal, by counties Of vir
ginia.
6. All moneys paid into the treas
ury of the commonwealth from the
counties now included within West
Virginia prior to that states admis-
sion into the Union.
7. The amount, value and descrip
ton of all money. property, stocks
and credits which West Virginia re-
ceived from the commonwealth OF Viz
ginia Mt embraced in any OF the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09

The big frame barn on the Farm OF
Mr.. Levi Porter. near Charles Town,
was raised Wednesday. The structure
is 50x9O feet In dimensions and is
one Of the largest OF its kind In JEFF
ferson county. The contractor is Mr..
Edward Athey, Of Shepherdstown, who
was ably assisted in the raising by
Mr.. J. w. Dodd, OF this city, who
himself, is former barn builder.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
GENERAL CONFERENCE
Large Gathering ofChurch Leaders,
Clergy and Laymen.
IMPRESSIVE OPENING SERVICE.
lyric Hall Thronged-LiveIy Scenes,
Spirited Debates, Great Enthus-
iasm-717 Delegates Present.

Baltimore. May THE twenty-fiftlh
delegated, quadrennial session of the
General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church began yesterday
morning at the Lyric, with III dele
gates and all the bishops, except Bish-
CD Thomas Bowman and Bishop Cyrus
ID, Foss, present. When the presiding
officer raped ON the table, made by
pupils of the Industrial school of the
Hindoos with a gavel made from the
wood of tree under which Bishop
Francis Asbury first preached after
landing in this country, men were
present from all parts of the world
Promptly ait the appointed hour for
the fret days session, 10 o'clock,
Bishop H. w. Warren, of Colorado,
the senior active bishop OF the church,
trapped for order. AS betting body
of its character. the general confer
el.ce began its deliberations with de-
votional services. Bishop Warren gave
out the hymn and the singing was led
by Rev. Harry D. Mitchell. pastor of
the Harlem Park Methodist Episcopal
church, this city. The prayer which
followed was offered by Bishop John
H. Vincent, of Indianapolis. Bishop
James M. Thoburn, of Bombay, India,
read the seventy-second Psalm and
then the Gloria ia Excelsis was sung.
The second reading of the Scripture
was by Rev DR.. K S. Jansson, of
Stockholm, Sweden, and the hymn II
Love Thy Kingdom, Lord was read
by Rev. DR.. s. r. WitheFspoon, one of
the colored delegates from South Car
olina, and the last prayer was offered
by Bishop Josph G. Hartzeu OF
Africa. Tho hymn Faith of Our
Fathers was given out by Rev. DR.,
w. H. Lowrie, of China.
The devotional exercises we're parti-
cularly impressive, everyone of the
TIT delegates. the bishops, the general
officers of the church and the 1000
or more churchmen who are visiting
the conference, taking part actively
responding to portions OF the prayers
with hearty, old-fashioned Methodist
ssamens."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
TOM FITZGERALD I'LL.
Veteran Railroad Man Taken to
Hospital.
WILL UNDERGO AN OPERATION
Has Suffered From Acute Stomach
Trouble For the Last Ten Days
His Career Of Service.

Baltimore May 7.--Mr. Thomas
Fitzgerald. until recently general man
ager of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, who rsigned his position the
first of the year, Is a patient at the
Union Protestant infirmary suffering
with stomach trouble and other COM
plications. He will be operated on to-
day by Or. John NJ T. Finney. who is
connected with the Johns Hopkins
hospital. assisted by DR.. Harry Fried
enwald and DR.. w. T. Wiley.
For the last ten daysMr Fitzgerald
has been complaining and his suffer-
ing became so acute that on the adj
vice OF his family physician, he went
to the hospital Tuesday.
When seen at the hospital Mr.. F'itz-
gerald took an optimistic view of his
ordeal He looks very pale and hag-
gard and evidently has lost much
flesh r. cently. He said he had not
been actively engaged in any business
since leaving thh Baltimore and Ohio.
Il have no plans until get WE'LL"
said Mr. Fitzgerald THAT Is the
problem that confronts me now
For mo. ethan 40 years Mr. Fitzger-
aid was engaged in the railroad bust
ness and Ntll that time he was con-
nected WITH the Baltimore and Ohio.
He rose froh one of the lowest to one
OF the highest positions In the opera
ton OF the road and resigned after
some alleged friction between him
self and Mr.. George L. Potter, third
vice presi .ent OF the road
At banquet in his honor at the
Hotel Rennert. March 10. 1905, Presi-
dent MURRAY said Of him;
Fitzgerald Is blight man. smart
man and an able man. For 40 years
he has been educating a number or
presidents. vice presidents and gem
eral managers. But he has also ac-
CURED knowledge from these men
He is mental composite photograph
of the whole galaxy He believed
that his faithful services would be re-
warded, and am glad had an OPP
portunity to give him the reward he
so we'll earned. do not believe that
any assembly was more sincere in its
respect for man than we tonight for
that OF Tom Fitzgerald"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
Mr.. GEO. |. HENSEL DEAD
Dies After Long Illness With
Heart Disease.
GROCERY MERCHANT 81 YEARS
One Of the Most Widely Known and
Best Men In Berkeley County
Expired Friday Evening.

Mr.. George l.. Hensel, one of the
best and most widely know men in
Berkeley county. died Friday evening
at 7.10 o'clock at his residence, 121
West Martin street, aged 81 years, 2
months and 20 days. HIS death was
due to dropsy and heart trouble after
an Illness of two years duration. Four
weeks ago he was taken to Johns
Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, for treat
ment and remained there two weeks
Not having derived amy percepttDle
benefit there he returned home, since
which time he continued to grow
worse.
Surviving are hts wife, who was
Miss Mary Elizabeth Slagle, and two
daughters: Mrs Charles G. Pbtzer
this city, and Miss Susie S., at home
and one grandson, John Hensel Pit
ger; also brother William T. Hensel,
Rockford, ILL.,, and sister, Mrs. John
M. Honrich, this CITY.
The funeral was held Monday at
2 p. m. in the Lutheran church, com
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. c. S.
Trump Interment in Green Hill Gem
etery.
Mr.. Hensef was the SON of Joseph
and Mary Jane (Lamar) Hensel, and
was born in Berkeley county, but re-
sided I'm Martinsburg since he was
young man. For thlrtyuone years he
was engaged i'm the grocery business,
being at the time Of hts death the
oldest grocer in town. He was an
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
.F|REMEN TAKE ACTION
Hose Company No.4 Will Join Big
Parade.
SUCCESS ASSURED IN ADVANCE
RyneaI Boys Receiving Encourage.
mcnt on Every Hand--Want Co
operation, Not Hndrance.

This paper stated yesterday that by
special meeting. II would work up n
big firemens demonstration on the CO.
castor of the G. v. F'iremen's associa-
ton In Martinsburg on the goth OF this
month and would assume all RESPONSE
b.lity for the success or failure OF said
demonstration.
The article also stated In Substances
that the four other fire companies OF
town would be invited to join in th6s
big parade and lend such moral influ-
ence IN their power as to make tins
event an unqualified success
The first answer to this invitation
comes from Hose Co. No. 4. At q
meeting held Wednesday night TN
company unanimously decided to joi
IN with the Ryneal boys In THE parad
and furthermore agreed to help along
In every way possible 10 make til
demonstration BETTING the occasion
and a credit to the town itself.
This action of the fourth ward flra
laddies has the right ring about It
and it Is to be reasonably expected
that the other fire companies Of town
will heartily emulate their example.
1t Is here repeated and enlphasizet
that the Ryneal company has assumed
all responsibility in this dcInonstra
ton matter. and all the boys ask O
their brother firemen Of Martinsbur
ia that they do not thwart or hinder
their good intentions, but rather man
fully and heartily cooperate wit
them to make the undertaking grand
success.
1t may be added that the cnnraitta6
In charge is receiving much substan-
tIal encouragement from the business
men OF town which seems to asslrr8
the success of the demonstration so
far as funds are concerned. while q
lively interest has already been
aroused throughout the valley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
RAILROAD DOWN THE ANDES.
Peru Will Depend Upon Its Own
Forests.

The excessive cost of imported mine
timber has caused Peru to turn for
cupplies toward its own hitherto UNI
touched forests east of the Andes
Mountains. This is the chief purpose
of the Peruvian Government in build
ing railroad, now projected from the
summit of the mountains down the
eastern slope, nearly $50 miles, to the
Ucayali River. navigable tributary Of
the Amazon.
The Cerro de Paseo coal mines are
rapidly developing, and like coal
mines everywhere, they need enor-
nous quantities of timber for props
Oregon and Washington have been
their sources of supply, but prices
have risen, the long distance which
the timber must travel by sea and
land adds TO the cost, and a cheaper
supply must be had.
Peru has extensive forests, but they
are at present inaccessible to the lum-
bermen. Like other countries which
have in the past drawn ON the United
States for timber, Peru IL now begin
ming to discover that as wood becomes
scarcer she can not bid against the
American market but must depend up
on her own forest resources for a
future timber supply.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
BISHOP VAN DE vYvER
MAKES FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT
or HIS RETIREMENT
The Popular PreIate of the Diocese Of
Virginia Will Return To His Ma
tive Land, Belgium.

Bishop A. Van de vyver. for the last
fifteen years bishop Of Virginia. has
resigned and will shortly leave for his
home in Belgium. The resignation
went to Pope Plus about the first OF
the wear.
The news OF the purpose OF the be-
loved bishop of Virginia to retire from
active work will occasion genuine sur
prise and regret.
Pishe p Van" as he is called by his
most devoted friends, Is one OF the
most popular of the Catholic clergy.
He succeeded the Right Rev. John j.
Keane, for years bishop of Virginia,
prior to the latter being sent to Wash
ington as the head of the great Cath
Ollie university He has fabored faith
fully among his people, and by his
gentle manner. ease and genial warm
hearted disposition, he has made as
many friends outside his church as he
Hao III Tic CiNurtu ll5cW. fu7 Was IVA
years a member of the Richmond cler-
gy before he was elevated to the
bishopric. and the same even spirit
has been maintained since he has been
at the head of the church in Virginia.
It Is UNDERSTOOD that Bishop Van de
Vyver will return to his native home
in Be GUM. where the members of his
family reside. His family connection
is large, and a few months ago he
made a trip across to see some Of
those who were ILL
Bishop Van de vyver is well known
and held in highest estenm in this
city. St Joseph's parish beng under
his jurisdiction. The duties OF office
made him frequent visitor here. and
in this way he endeared himself to
many Of our citizens.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
MRS. FELLERs DEAD
Aged Woman Of vancIevesvilIe Dice
Of Paralysis ~,

Mrs. Mary Jane Fellers, widow Of
George r. Fellers, died Wednesday,
night at 9:45 o'clock at her home near
vanclevesville OF paralysis in the SIND
year of her age
Surviving are these children: B. B.
and s. @. r. FelIers, this city; Nimrost
c., John f., Sarah f., Annie l.. and
Mrs. Charles Triggs, vanclevesville.
The deceased was member Of the
United Brethren church and was an
estimable woman. She was the last 0f
her family.
Funeral Saturday at 10 a. m. In
the U. B. church at vancleyesviIle.,
conducted by Rev. w. B. Evers, and
interment in Green Hill cemetery, this
city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
Eiremsn Attend Church.

At the meeting OF Hose Co. No. Z
Wednesday night 1t was decided to
participate in the parade on the occar
sion Of laying the cornerstone of the
" M. G. A. blu ding here on May 20.
1t was also decided to Join with Hose
Co. NO. S and attend service in the
U. B. church In the near future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
Penny Arcade Moved

The penny Arcade, W. E. Gordon,
manager. was moved from Brunswis *
and Saturday evening will open up in
the Lambert room recently vacated
by VIM. s. Bert In the meantime
the room will be overhaufed and a
rev open front put in.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
John r. Nler.

Berkeley Springs, May 4.--John r.
Siler, one OF the Oldest and most
prominent residents OF this place,
died at his home here Saturday night,
aged 80 years. He is survived by two
children: Mrs. H. c. ". Campbell of
Salem. Va and Attorney J. Hammond
Siaer. OF this place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
New County Superintendent.

At meeting of the school directors
Of Franklin county he'd In Chambers
burg on Tuesday afternoon. Prof. L. r..
Smith, principal OF the Greencastle
high school. was elected county supper
intendent for term Of three years,
succeeding L. F. Benchoff. The salary
was fixed at $4,000 year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
improvements

The new house OF Mr.. James Brown
of Virginia avenue Is under roof now.
Sheriff e. D. Gardner " making ex-
tsnsive repairs around his property
since the recent fire at the Vehicle
Company
Charles Rudy has completed the
rustic limestone work on top OF the
concrete wall at the residence OF Mr..
G. G. Smith, corner Of South Queen
and John streets.
Mrs. Herbert Hannis has had her
house repaired. Il was badly scorch-
ed ait the time the building of the
Stewart Vehicle Company were burn
ed IT looks line new again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
TWO BIG LANDsLIDEs
q. and o. Tracks Blocked Near Pied
mont and Empire.

Two big landsl.des occurred We'd
nesday night on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. one of them being just
west Of Piedmont and the other east
of Empire. The tracks were blocked
for hours and all trains had to De
detoured around the distractions.
This morning at o'clock Supervis-
or J. w. Barker and about one hum
dred Italians, who had been working
down along the Opequon, left for Pied
mont to clear away the obstruction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
HIS FACE BURNED
Man Injured at the American Horti-
cultural Plant.

Mr. William Dietz. an employee of
the American Horticultural Distribut-
ing co. was painfully injured this
morning by an explosion of gasoline
while at work in the plant. The right
side of his face and head were severe
ly burned, Dr. A. Andrews was called
and dressed the injuries of the man
who boards on West Martin street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
Called 70 RedaIde Of Mother.

Mrs. P. NJ. Light. East Martin
SIR II was called. this morning to
Orleans Cross Roads, Morgan county,
to see ner mother. Mrs. Lewis c. Het-
tenhouser, who Is seriously I'll.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
Building Notes.

Contractor C. D. Burns has the adj
dition to the rear of Mr. F. 5. En-
merits South Queen residence ready
for tire plasterers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
AGAIN IN RACE FOR REPUBLICAN
NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR

William \. Wheeling press:
HI
desire
republican
change
Yours
WILLIAM H. HEARNE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09

preceding items and not including any
property. stocks or credits acquired
by the commonwealth after the organ
ization of the restored government of
Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
Natal Statistics.

Born to Mr. Mrs. Heur4 A.
Van Nc "a 4. 80 q
son.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-16

There is more catarrn in this sec
tion of the country than all other dis
eases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed to be incur
able. For great many years doc
tors pronounced it a local disease and
prescribed local remedies, and BY con
stantly falling to cure with local re-
medies, pronounced It incurable. Sci
.ence has proven catarrh to be a con
stitutional disease and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halle
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. ].
Cheney q Co, Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market.
% Is taken internally In doses Of 10
drops to a teaspoonful. It acts di.
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system They offer one
hundred dollars for any case it fails
.o cure Send for circulars and tes-
timoniala.
Address F. J. Cheney e Co. Toledo,
Ohio
Sold by druggists. Use.
Take Halls Family pills for con.
stipation dino
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-16

That line Of photos in NorYelles
show window. made in his new studio
clearly demonstrates the fact that the
light he is now using is far superior
to the old "skylight" for Photographic
purposes. He makes them as good at
night as by day Studio open every
Saturday night until nine o'clock for
sitting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-16

SARAH ELIZABETH:
Those mullins you liked so well we're
made from Gold Medal Flour. LIE.
NoRVELLE
Has put In fine line Of kodak sup
plies and instruments Of the very test
quality.
He win sell you an instrument and
show you how to use it Tree Of charge.
Handles the finest films made (in-
ported and will finish your kodak
work for you in the very best way.
Studio, 313 chlckasha avenue. 1863
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-16

Col. Pankey, who represents the Wi
mona Mills, Is in the city and will de-
liver goods In the next few days. All
parties who ordered Winona Mills
goods, please be SO good enough to
have money ready TO paya bills when
delivered. BE We always ready" so
says the Good Book Respectfully,
col sOX.
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