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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
For sale.

have left On my hands a meat mar,
ket Ne. sos West John street, which !
would like to cIsee cut at snce as l
know zetbing about the business. This
Is enc Of the best outfits II the town
consisting Of a refrigerator, 2 meat
blscks, computing scales, marble top
counter, iron meat racks, slaughter
house, so gallon boiler, ropes and pull
Les complete, q wagons, horse and
harness, all complete and at a bar
gain See w. s. Snyder, or Mr. Charles
MeCarroll at his store at the corner Of
Jehn and Raleigh street
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
Notice to Horse Breeders.

"Chester Denmark AIS National
Saddle Horse Registered whose splen
did pedigree is well known in Berkeley
and adjoining counties has been pur-
chased by the undersigned from Mr..
Ernest c. Kline and for standing pur-
poses may be found at any time at my
residence on the Tieman property near
the old Fair ground and Bulleye
bridge. Terms $1,000 With Insurance,
Will go anywhere in Berkeley County
to accommodate patrons. appointment
by mail
VIM. E. Murray, r. f. d. 5
BITS. Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
Apple Trees For Sale


Owing to our land not being ready
for planting this fall, we will offer
limited number Of apple trees Of the
following kinds for sale.
YORK.lMPERIAL, BEN DAVIS,
GRIMES GOLDEN, ROrlE BEAUTY,
STEWART GOLDEN, CORNELLS
FANCY AND 10y.
These trees were budded (net root
grafted) on the best French stock for
our own use, and largely from our
bearing orchard; they are all standard,
we'll tested varieties in this locality,
aud being budded from bearing trees,
should come into bearing early.
Price, A to foot, year buds, Sll.O
per hundred; $4,000 per thoasan
Boxing extra.
o. & Fl. w. Miller
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
90 nalssioner's once

Te the Creditors OF Il. l.. Hoffman, decd.
In pursuance Of decree Of the
Circuit Court OF Berkeley County w. Va,
made In cause therein Pending. to subject
the reaLestats OF The said f. 4. n s9aan Sec "a
- the payment Of his debts, you are here ny
required to present your claims against the
estate OF the said Il. l.. Holman, deed, for ad-
JuAication. TO W. n, C3st0n. Comnisaio ner,
at ais Office, In said County, on or before the
End. day OF November 1903.
Witness L. Dew. Gerhardt, Clerk Of lhs
said Court.
l.. Dew. Gerhardt, Clerk.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
For Rent

A good rsom house located near
the mouth of the OPequsn, with good
water, one and half acres of lsad all
necessary out buildings. Possession
given on April l, 1909. Address Mrs.
ES. pibler. r. F. d. No. 3, Martins
bun n Va. ssl4ts
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02

Isabella Holman, "A dm'x. OF
4. L.. Hoffman, dec d aAd
lsassla Hoffman Ia her swn
righL
90 missicner's ONCE
MArtinsburg, w. Va. Sept. 24th 1908
70 ALL persons interested In the above en-
BY dec roe OF the Circuit Court OF Berkeley
County, w. Va. entered In the above entitled
cause, oa the 10Th day Of September 1895 the
same was referred 70 me, with Instructions 10
First--What personal estate the said K. L.
Hoffman owned, At this time Of his asath, the
chAractsr and value thereof.
Second-W hat disposition, II any, was made
OF said personal eatAte BY the defendant Isa-
bella Holman, AdIninistrAtflx OF the said X.
l., aoffmar, decd aAd how much, IL any, Of
said personal estate is new In the hands OF
said Administratrir, svsiiasle for the pay
ment OF Any debts ewing from the estate 81
the said =. l.. Hoffman, decd
Of the estate OF the said decedent, BY the said
Isabella Hoffman, his administrative
/ Fourth What debts said E. H. hoffman
owed ~ the time 81 hrs death. to whom Fay
able their saiure, and their respective
amoa IL and priorittes.
fifth-what real estate was osssd by the
It's $50 quantity, asscrips,on ana i"cstion .
slxth--And such ether matters ~ any party
liz interest may require, the sane being per-
tlnent. or such other matters as said Commits
siener himself May deem pertinent, whsther
~ req ueateQ or not
You will therefore take notice that have
fixed ON Monday the 2nd day OF November
tiec, in Martinsburg, W. Va, ~ The place
wbers, will proceed 10 execute the said or
der of reference and II, frsa1 any cause the
same be not completed on that day IL will ID
adjourned. from time to time, 1T the same
place. until II IL completed.
Gwen under my hand this 24th. day Of sept
1905.
w. b. colsten, Commissioner In chancery
of said Court
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
FIRE WOOD

Coed fire wood delivered in Martins
burg on short notice. Sawed to ORTIZ
aad split. Oak, hickory or pine.
abundant supply Of all kinds. De
me card. A. @ Perry, II. r.. A MsF-.
tinsburg, w. Va. 724tf
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02

Lizzie Thinss
A good bye kiss is little thing,
With yosr Eand on the door to 20,
But II takes the venom out OF the
sting,
ora thoughtless word or I cruel
fling
That you made an hour ago.
A kiss 81 greeting Is sweet and rare
After the toll OF the day;
And 1T smooths the burrows plowed By
care,
The lines Of the forhead you once CALI
In the years that have flown away.
lis little thing to say ,"You are kind;
/ love you my DEAR each night;
But II sends thrill through the heart,
/ find
For Love Is tender aud Love IL blind
AS we climb life's rugged height.
We starve each other fer loves caress;
We take, bat we do not give;
II seems SO easy some soul to bless,
But we dole the love grudingly, less
and less,
Till tits bitter and hard to live.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02

These words need have no disturb
ing element to the man who mskes
use of the benefits of
COMMERCIAL BANK
He uses no cash in paying bills-can
date payment ahead, and often ber-
rev on his undisturbed capital from
the bank itself. Ask any enterprising
business man about the benefits of q
commercial bank, and he'll probab ly
tell you of OURS. Wen gladly ex
plain them to ysu to-day.
-
THE MERCHANTS and FARMERS
BANK
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
Special Commissioners
AND
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES SALE
Of Valuable
REA l. ESTATE

By virtue OF authority vested In the urders
signed spcci u corn n rs. Toner and substituted
Trustee, by \ decree Of the Circui. Court Of
Bcfkeley EQUITY. w. Va, catered in the
chancer causs Of n w. Savder, Jr., Admr.
etc, OF Annie Turner. ell Al on The eth aav 81
ne auction NJ the 'front.' c cor Of the ceurt house
In hsrrnsnurx. w. va, on
Saturday, October IL, 1908
AZ lso D m. the following described real ss-
tae.; That certain let OF land. on the west
soc Of North High street, In said town, frsat
~ teet on sua street and extending back west
whrdly $50 feet, aud being the same real es-
tate conveyed to Fannie q. Turner by dssa
RON Margaret A. Ambrose, dated the istA OF
the Clerk 81 lie County Coart 81 serSslsy
County, West Virginia In Deed Book No. us.
page ZIG, This LOT is improved by
Large New Frame Dwelling Mouse
containing liz rooms. front and back perches,
summer house In the rens. IL Il elegantly
locatse and will make anyone pleasant nd
desirable home. See undeuigned commis-
sioner and substituted trustse for .particu-
lars.
Terns IN
one-third cash on day 81 sale and the bal
asce IN tive equal pay meats ~ one and two
years, vcsring interest from date Of sale, Aad
the purchaser 10 give his negotiable, prom-
tho title 10 BE retained until all tho purchase
nsney shall have eesn paid.
u. w. snyder, Jr. Special Commissfener
and substitatcA Trestee.
hereby certify that ID. w snyder, Jr.,
Special Commissioned ana nusrtitutsa Trus-
toe has gwen bona ~ required ~ law
l.. ID. w. GerAardt, Clerk ef the
Circuit Court, Berkeley Gounty, W. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
PUBLIC SALE
OF va:uableI
Personal Property

Having bought small home will sell At
nay present reAiaencs On what u known -
the Schoppert fhrna abousa half = uniis west
OF Failing Waters station, sn
Wednesday, October 81 1908
begisning ~ 10 o'clock The folio wiag personal
property towtt:
10 Head Horses and Colts
scn,,stins q four wsrs horsss sad The rsst
three years old.
Six Head Cattle
ssre milch COWS and ins bail.
so dead Sheep -
All wen bred sheep AID In good sondition.
10 head Hogs
All are thrifty shosts aad will average about
one hundred pounds.
Farming Implements.
One three or four horse wagon fourf inch tread,
Mccormack binder In good runuing order.
bekfora and Holman drill. No. 70 oiiver
double eora planter. double and one single
shovel pisws' single, doupie ana treble tree.
four prosg forks sets Yankee harness, four
sets front harness, collars and hri1ios, q horse
iiue. riding saddle and bride and many other
articles not mentioned.
Terms
credit efe months will be given on All
sums Of $40 ana over tho pureeaser 70 rive
nete vita APPROX n sssurity negotiable and
o. MArtisEtura with interess frosn date but
Y paid 81 maturity taterest rsnaitted. Under
$40 cssn. Ne property Co he taken away un-
vi the terms have ossn complied with,
ELS. COLE
q. W. KssssckeT, Auct.
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-02
COIIISSIONER's NoTTCE.

John N. Miller. Plaintir,
VI Ia chsncsrv
Isabella Hoffman "A dm'x. Of
4. L. Hoffman, dec q and
Isabella Hoffman In her ewn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
SOCIAL CLUB MEN
 ESCAPE THE LAW

Judge Dan A. Greene, of the criminal court yesterday sustained motions to ouash all the warrants under which cer- tain raids have been made on various social clubs,' and dismissed 157 ''prohibi- ton cases" growing out of the partieur lar raids.
 Judge Greene based his action on the decision of the supreme court of Ala hama in the case of the Jones Valley club of Bessemer. Motions were made Tn nine cases Saturday and after hearing the matter yesterday Judge Greene oH- dccketed 157 of the cases
 The Bessemer cases fell through because the warrant under which the raid was made was not sworn out before a justice of the peace. In the cases involved yes terday the warrants were sworn out be- fore Judge Greene himself, and the mo tic ms being based on the technicality that the raider warrant for the Jones Valley ,luh were sworn out before Judge Jack son of Bessemer under similar circum- stances, which were declared Illegal by the supreme court, Judge Greene held the motion well taken and therefore dis Tn seed the cases,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
NEW DIRECTORY
 HAS BEEN ISSUED Shows Birmingham Population
 As l4l,152 COM MMITTEES APPROVE Declare New Book Vast Improve ment Over That of 190S-Work
 of the Several Commer-
 ciaI Bodies.
COMMITTEES APPROVE

Copies of the new directory for lM9 have been received in the city and are now being distributed to the subscribers by MT. C. J. Sake. agent for the R. L, Polk S Co., As a result of the work of the joint committees appointed to pro- cure the report made of the directory publishers, the 1909 directory is one of the best that has ever been issued.
 When it was learned that Mr. Polk was gathering information for the 1909 direc- tory for Birmingham, a number of busi- ness people called attention to the fact that the 1908 directory was not satis- factory and that changes and improve ments should be made. The Birmingham Board of Trade took the initiative steps in the matter and appointed commit tee of two to take the matter up, and reuuested that a similar committee be q, pointed from the other organizations of the city. Committee was accordingly appointed from the Manufacturers asso- c1ation, the Real Estate Dealers assoca- tion and the Commercial club, and these
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
SENATORS HAVE
 CHAT WITH REFEREE
SENATOR JoHNSToN'S STATE MENT OF WHAT OCCURRED. OPPOSITION TO CERTAIN coNDI- TONS STATED,

While no conference of the congress slcnal delegation was scheduled for yes terday, as was erroneously reported, Sem ators J. H. Bankhead and Joseph F. Johnston did have an interview with J. O. Thompson. the presidents referee in Alabama. This conference occurred in Campbell and Johnstons office in the First National Bank building.
 In reference to the interview, Senator Johnston made the following statement last night: We simply presented some objections and recommendations that had come to us in regard to a few postoffice appointments which it was reported Mr. Thompson would recommend
 Tn one case we reported that serious objections had been made to us against the candidate recommended for appoint ment, and in other cases, we presented what We supposed to be the position of the people in regard to different claimants
 NO mention was made of any case where the appointment had been made or of any case pending before the Senate And no agreement was made or proposed in regard to any appointments. We sim ply presented our views in regard to rec concentrations that might have been made"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
HYATT SERIOUSLY SHOT BY STEPHENS Railroad Agent ard Beputy In
 Fatal Affray BEGINS IN A FlSTACUFF Stephens Pleads elf-Defense-Hyatt in a Precarious Condition at St.
 Vincent's-Witnesses
 Testify.
 
BEGINS IN A FISTACUFF

A shooting affray which will very like tcipants occurred at East Birmingham yesterday evening shortly before o'clock. a special agent for the Southern rail- road, lies at St. vincent's hospital in a preca rious condition, suffering from two bullet wounds inflicted by Alton T. Stephens, special deputy sheriff.
 The shooting occurred in the grocery store and meat market of Sam Sanders on Forty-ninth street and Tenth avenue, north. Stephens claims that he shot Fly att in self defense and immediately after the shooting occurred he telephoned the sheriffs office that he was coming to town to surrender, which he did. He is now in the county jail.
 There were three eyewitnesses to the shooting and their statements corroborate one another It seems, from all that could be learned last night, that Stephens was in the store when Hyatt walked in. It is understood Hyatt walked up to Steph- ems and charged him with having beat en- him out of some money. It is fur ther stated that Hyatt told Stephens that If he denied the charge he was a ly- ing -" using a vile epithet, where upon. it is alleged, he stated his in tention of whipping Stephens
 It is stated by witnesses that Hyatt told Stephens he was going to make 1t fair fight, upon which he took his revolver from it's holster and laid 1t on a meat block in the store. It seems that Hyatt then struck Stephens, knock ing him down It is stated that Stephens jumped up from the floor and that Hyatt again struck at him, missing him. upon which Stephens drew his revolver and fired upon his antagonist.
 One of the bullets struck Hyatt in the mouth and the other took effect in the stomach directly below the heart. The later wound is considered a very danger ous one An ambulance was called from the establishment of Mewbourne & Spain, Woodlawn undertakers. immediately after the shooting and Hyatt was rushed to St. yincent's hospital. Hyatt was oper- ated on and 1t was reported at the hos pital at an early hour this morning that while he may recover his fate is very uncertain.
 Hyatt is 3s years old and his home is at 427 North Fifty-second street. Wood lawn. He has a wife and two children. Stephens, it is understood. lives at East Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Frst Bh0s Al Heayt Of King B-Quo Wavauto F11ed 10
 Ou1 Martin
ONSt Warfln

police commissioner-elect, will take his seat when the beginning of his term of office rolls around.
 On the contrary, if the supreme court holds the King bill hawess, then Messrs. Martin, Starbuck. Mcdonald and Causey will be compelled to vacate their seats in the city council, and not MT. Seals, but John Matthews, a republican, will become a member of the new police com mission which enters office in May, 1909
 The matter has been placed squarely before Judge Lane and the understanding is that he will immediately take up the controversy in order that the chaotic state of affairs may be returned to normal condition.
 While the quo warranto proceedings are pending, the aldermen of the Tenth and Eleventh wards will retain their seats in virtue of their belief based on the opinion of the city attorney and their private attorneys, that they are as a mat ter of fact de facto aldermen
 But all of the people are not resting. The citizens of East Birmingham, the city ward represented in the council by Messrs. Causey and Mcdonald, will hold mass meeting tonight. The people will consider plans whereby the schools may be continued even though Birmingham has withdrawn it's financial assistance The impression has got abroad, too, that the people of East Birmingham are pre- pairing to fight another annexation to Birmingham, believing as they do that they were brought into the city contrary to the wishes of the majority of their voters. Too, there is disagreement as to whether or not in view of the supreme court decision, Aldermen Starbuck, Caus- ey, Mcdonald and Martain are entitled to city council. The city attorney, R. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22

Thach, and the assistant city attorney, J. Quinton Smith, hold that the alder men are de facto aldermen and that their actions as such will be construed as con stitutional in every respect. In support of their contention they point to the pro- ceedings of the council meetings over which Mayor Ward presided illegally, ac- cvording to a subsequent decision of the supreme court that John l.. Parker was teh reghtful presiding officer of the coun- cil, which proceedings have never been assailed. They point also to the actions of that police commission headed by Mayor Ward which the supreme court de- termined was not the constitutional body, which actions have never been assailed. They point also to the trials of certain courts which were afterward declared to be unconstitutional which trials have never been questioned.
 On the other hand, Jere King, fath- CT of the Greater Birmingham bill, ques- tions the wisdom of allowing the four aldermen in question to retain their seats in the council, declaring that before there are de facto aldermen there must be de jure wards for the aldermen to repre- sent.
 However, the quo warranto proceedings as stated in The Age-Herald some days ago, are in the opinion of City Attorney Thach the most expeditions means of settling the innumerable questions that have arisen since the decisions of the su- preme court declaring Avondale, East Birmingham and Mountain Terrace not constitutional parts of Birmingham pro- per
 Mir. Thach hopes that final decision can DC had within the space of month. In the meantime the city has ordered ostopped all the improvements that were in course of construction in the several territories affected by the decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22

The Jefferson County Medical society met at the city hall last night in it's most important session of the year. The reports of officers were received and the officers for the coming year were elected
 The retiring president, pr. Louis Who'll ey reported the society to be in more substantial condition than ever before which he attributed to the cooperation and unfailing interest that has prevailed. The society now has more than 250 mem- bers and very favorable report on the finances of the organization was received last night.
 After serving as a member of the board of censors for 25 years pr. E. H. Shon rendered his resignation of that position at the meeting last night. When pr. Sholls resignation was announced Dr. R. M Cunningham arose and with speech that stirred the entire assembly present. ed to pr. Sholl a handsome loving cup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22

The quo warranto proceedings, which were determined upon as the most ex peditous method of solving the tangle into which municipal affairs have got since the decision of the supreme court to the effect that Avondae, East Bir- mingham, and Mountain Terrace are not oonstitutionally a part of Birmingham proper, have been filed.
 A. o. Lane one of the judges of the circuit court in deciding the questions of the quo warranto seeking to oust H. L. Martin as alderman of the Tenth ward, will be called upon to test the constitu- ham bill
 If Judge Lane determines that the Greater Birmingham bill is valid, then Dr. Martin will be deprived of his seat as an alderman representing Avondale in the City Council of Birmingham. If Judge Lane on the other hand, decides that the Greater Birmingham bill is un- constitutional, he will be determining that Avondale is rightly a portion of Birmingham in virtue of it's action under the municipal code bill. and Dr. Martin will retain his seat.
 The quo warranto proceedings were filed by E. w Mckinley, and the general inn pression is that the legal action is one of friendly spirit.
 The decision of Judge Lane will be carried to the supreme court, whatever the decision may be, and the final verdict of the Supreme court will determine the exact status of Birmingham proper in relation to the territory recently annexed under the Greater Birmingham bill.
 If the supreme court declares that flaws exist in the Greater Birmingham bill, then Dr. Martin, MT. Starbuck, MT. Causey and MT. Mcdonald are rightfully holding their seats as aldermen Of the city of Birmingham and Carl H. Seals,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
The AffdavitS of Physicians Which Secured Jones'
 Release
WHY CORONERPARIS
 STOPPED THE FUNERAL
Neighbors Had Suspicion of Foul Play and Became Insistent-Dr. Grace Says Even More Sensational
 Facts Are Coming.

Today or tomorrow, the time depending on weather conditions, the body of John Taylor, husband of Bertha M. Taylor, who died last June will be exhumed for the purpose of learning whether or not death resulted from arsenic or other pois- obing.
 In all other respects, there were no new developments yesterday in the sensational East Lake case in which Dr. T. A. Jones and Mrs. Bertha Taylor were arrested on charges of having been implicated in the death of William Baker, father of Mrs Taylor.
 The chemical analysis made of the stom- ach of MT. Baker revealed therein the presence of arsenic, in just what quantity no definite statement has been made. Dr. Frank G. Grace, the coroners medical adviser, affirms that there was enough arsenic discovered in the mans stomach to cause death.
 Dr. Jones, as known, was arrested, he having been the attending physician in the case, but was later released on a s5G00 bond Mrs. Taylor, daughter of the deceased, is under arrest, though, due to delicate physical condition, Is permit ted to remain at her home under sur veil1ance
 The following affidavits made to the coroner by Dr. Grace and pr. McAdory caused the release of Dr. Jones on bond:
 Affidavits of Physicians. State of Alabama, County of Jefferson: Personally appeared before me, Dr. Frank G. Grace and w. P. McAdory, who being duly sworn depose and say: That in their opinions a patient could be suf- fering from chronic arsenical poisoning, and the attending physicians could not tell that patient was suffering with such condition.
 (Signed) FRANK P. GRACE, M. D.
 w. P. M'ADORY, M. D. Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 2Oth day of December, 1908.
 W. B. PARIS, Coroner. State of Alagama, Jefferson County:
 Personally appeared before me, pr. Frank G. Grace, who being duly sworn by me- says that if the body of a person dying of an irritant poison last June were to be exhumed and submitted to a chemi- cal examination the cause of death could, in his opinion, be ascribed.
 (Signed) FRANK P. GRACE, M D. Sworn and subscribed to before me, 21st day of December, 1908.
 w. R. PARIS, Coroner.