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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
THE ANTHRACITE
CELEBRATION ENDS

WILKES-BARRE, Pa, Feb. 49,
nial anniversary of the first burning
of anthracite coal in a CRATE came
to a close last night with big ban
Quet given by to Board of Trade.
There were addresses by Mayor
Kirgendall, of this city; Mayor Dim
mick, of Scranton; J. Larue Munson,
of Williamsport; J. Fred. Lewis, of
Tunkhannock, and Rev. DR.. Fuller
ton, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, of this city.
Mayor Kirkendall was toastmaster,
and w. l.. Raeder. president of the
Board of Trade, master of ceremon-
les.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
WON'T Let eenerai Henry speak

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 13.-The re-
quest Of Adjutant General Nelson Hen
ry to be permitted to address the as
sembly from the floor Of the chamber
in answer to a resolution introduced
by Assemblyman Frisbie has been de-
MED by Speaker Wadsworth. The
speaker did not think it good policy to
permit heads Of departments to ad-
dress the assemblymen from the floor
Of the chamber. The Frisbie resolu-
tion, which was adopted, calls upon
the adjutant general to explain In de-
tail what his department will do with
$250.000 that is asked for In the ap-
preparation bill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
TRENTON CONTRACTOR
GET RED BANK JOB

TRENTON, Feb. 13:-Contractor
Thomas j. McGovern, of this city,
was the low bidder for $25, 900 worth
of street paving at Red Bank. He
was awarded the contract, and will
begin work as soon as the weather
permits.
The job was estimated on some
time ago, but the bids were rejected
because the lowest estimate was for
$2.57 per yard. New bids were ask
ed for and MIR. McGovern submitted
an estimate of $2.14, saving the city
about $4,000 on the operation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
ola colonel snelr, wan Conte.t.

CLINTON, ILL.,, Feb. 13.-Mrs. Han
nah Smell, widow Of Thornton Smell
and daughter-in-law of the wealthy
Colonel Thomas Smell, whose will is
being contested by his son, Richard
Smell, resumed the witness stand here.
She testified that Mabelle Smell Nc
Namara of Kansas City, Mo, had
more influence over the aged million
aire than any Of his children or grand
children. She told Of lavish expendi-
lures of money on Mabelle by Colonel
Smell and told of long trips the two
had taken together.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
Dancing Master Arrested.

MT. HOLLY, Feb. 13:-James
Brooks, Of Mount Holly, who con-
Quoted dancing academy here, was
arrested at Moorestown yesterday,
and committed TO the county Jail here
on three charges, beating his wife,
carrying concealed weapons and a
more serious charge preferred by his
wife, growing out of his alleged
counting another married woman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13

PROVIDENCE. R. l.. Feb. 18.-Fivs
persons are believed to have been kill
ed by the explosion OF a mixer in the
starch factory Of 9. B. Tanner here.
Three other persons were injured by
flying bricks from the walls Of the
building and were removed to the
Rhode Island hospital. The building
was badly wrecked by the explosion.
and fire following completed the work
of destruction. The loss was $4,000
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
Dynamite American Miners.

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 13. Fifteen
mine workers were hurled through the
roof of the building in which they
were eating and some of them fright
fully MANNED in an explosion of dyna-
mite at the Santa Rosa mine in So
nora, near Douglas, according to ad-
vices received here. Though there
were no fatalities, several of the men
were seriously injured, two perhaps
fatally. The explosion is supposed to
have been a plot on the part of Mexi-
can workmen to kill every American
employed in the mines.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13

PITTSBURG, Feb. 13.-Unemploy-
ed workmen Of the Woods Run dis
trict Of the north side, formerly Allie
gheny, having organized as 1.-The en-
ployment seekers of the north side,"
marched to the city hall, the seat of
government of Greater Pittsburg, this
morning and demanded employment
A fife and drum corps headed the pro-
cession. Banners with suitable In
scriptions were borne aloft, two of
them reading as follows: 1--WE must
have work SO that we can feed our
starving families" and "All idle work.
men are welcome in our army"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 13.-The
Farmers and Manufacturers bank Of
Rich Hill, Mo-, was blown up at 1890
o'clock in the morning by robbers, who
secured $4,000 in coin and currency.
The front of the building was blown
out by the explosion, which tore the
vault to pieces. A posse was organized
and went In pursuit. Rich Hill Is nine
ty miles southeast OF Kansas City.
The bank is state institution. with a
capital Of $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
Democrat. Congratulate Hughes.

DVmOcrHtS COnBrRtuIafe HuRhes.
NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Standing un-
der a picture of Abraham Lincoln,
framed in two giant flags, the staff
points of which almost touched the
ceiling of the grand ballroom of the
Waldorf-Astoria, Governor Charles q.
Hughes last night delivered an ad-
dress to the diners at the twenty-sec-
ond annual Lincoln day banquet of
the Republican club that stirred even
the Democrats present to fervid en-
thusiasm. Many Democrats joined the
line Of enthusiastic Republicans who
left their seats to thank the governor
for his eulogy Of the martyred presi-
dent,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
NO LINCOLN SALUTE
At STATE CAPITAL

TRENTON, Feb. 13:-The usual
Lincoln day salute here was omitted.
Someone forgot to issue the order
and when Captain John Reeger and
his force of Sons of Veterans march
ed to the State House they found
that there was no cannon awaiting
them and no authority to get the
gun from the State Arsenal. Accord
ingly they walked right In and
turned around and walked right out
again" Inquiry will be made to A.
certain who Is responsible for the
neglect to fire the usual salute.
The day was generally observed as
q holiday at the State House and
throughout the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
Inspect State Institution.

VINELAND, Feb. ia Women
and the New Jersey Training party
of fifteen legislators, comprising
members of the committees on the
Soldiers Home, the State Home and
School for Feeble Minded Boys and
Girls, inspected the three institutions
here yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
so-year-old Twins Birthday.

MULLICA HILL, Feb. 13:-Prob-
ably the oldest twins in New Jersey
are Mrs. Elizabeth Pancoast and Mr.
John Gaunt, of this place who have
Just celebrated their eightieth birth
day. They were surprised by thirty
of their descendants. Mrs. Pancoast
is the widow of the late Benz. Pan
coast. Both twins are in excellent
health
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
Violent Coughing Speu Fatal

MILLVILLE, Feb. 13:-George
Barnett, forty years of age, died yes
terday after a violent fit of cough
ing. He was convalescent from the
grip which left a severe cough. Yes
terday after a violent spell he laid
down. When called later he was
found to be dead.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
NOTICE.

J. B. Pavese, No. 366 State street,
will move to No. asa State street on
or about February 27, 1908, and will
open with full line of first-class
groceries, fruit and vegetables.
Counter and 55. foot of shelving
for sale. 14555-2-13-6t**
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
SISTERHOOD MET.

A meeting of the Danish Sister
hood was held in Washington hall
last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
MJrSICAL FEBRUARY q.

The musical to be held by the
Presbyterian Foreign Missionary
Society will take place February "a.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13

Invitations are now being sent out
by members of Eagle Hose & Chemi-
|cal Company for a banquet in Nc
Kinley hall next Wednesday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
MISSION STUDIES.

The fourth chapter in the study,
"The Challenges of the Cities" was
taken up at the meeting of the Home
Mission Study Class of the First Pres
byterian church yesterday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Fred Ewald, of Market street,
is ill at her home with the grip.
Miss Maude Parsons, of New
York, spent yesterday with Mrs.
John McDougal, of Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE.

Braga hall was fairly well crowded
last night at the entertainment by
AXel Jorgenson. The entertainment,
and Brooklyn talent, started at $3.50
o'clock and lasted until 10, after
which dancing took place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
GRACE LADIES MET.

A business meeting of the Ladies'
Aid Society and Sewing Society, of
Grace English Lutheran church, was
held in the vestry yesterday after
noon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
DANA,s MASOUE AFFAIR.

At meeting of. the Dana Society,
last night. ,preparations were made
for private masquerade bail in
Washington hall tomorrow night
Music will be furnished by Jeppe
Nelson's orchestra. There will be
four prizes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-02-13
SOCIAL TONIGHT.

All preparations Tor the sociable
under the auspices of the Christian
Endeavor Society. of the First Bap-
tist church, in the chapel tonight
have been completed. An excellent
evenings entertainment will be CIV
en-, and ice cream and cake will be
served.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

We have heard 1t said by Republic
cans that William J. Bryan was the
most valuable asset the Republican
party has had. This remark was not
e ltirely with truth for in 1896 and 1900
Mr.. Bryan was SO far in advance Of
the time that the people could not be
convinced of the truth OF his theories,
but times have changed. Twelve years
of experience has taught even many
Republicans that Mr.. Bryan has lot
been wholly wrong and in this year of
1908, these same people will be apt to-
find Mr.. Bryan, very heavy liability
on the Republican party. So long as
the Democratic Statesmen b ,aded by
Mr.. Bryan cri,d olt for ., orm the
partisan Republicans 81 held in
line by their1eaders but ou that the
President has come out WIN III the
vehemence at his command for the
very reforms for which Mr.. Bryan
stands where will the faithful hiDch-
men stand2 Mr.. Roosevelt has con-
tributed more towards the nomination
Of Mr.. Bryan than any other individ-
utl. He hes ENDORSED so many OF Mr..
Bryans theories that il has brought
about of affairs that forces the Demo- |
Gratis to again endorse and nominate
Mr.. Bryan or surrender all the ground
taey have beeI fighting for for twenty |
years and surrender to the corporations
and trusts md thus betraying the pso-
pie. to the robDers.
That Mr.. Bryan will be nominated
by the Denver convention is about as
certain as anything in politics can be
and Of course there is going again to
be trouble in the Democratic party
about it as there VI as in 1900 and still
more in 1896.
There are going to be lots of boiling
and going over to the Republican
party especially by those who belong
to thu mvnied classes, more especially
% if Mr.. Roosevelt surrenders and
permits what is known as the conser.
vative faction Of his party to name
the Republican ticket. There will
doubtless be partings that will be sor-
rowfuI, but while the Democratic
pa rty is dividing the Republican party
will not be without it's trouble OF that
nature. Conditions have made many
men change their minds. The people
are getting sorely tired of the grinding
of the money power and they are 60
ing to have change. The people and
especially those OF the great middle
west, have come to realize what bur
dens they have been bearing in
paying tribute TO the trusts. and the
voters are convinced of Mr., Bryan's
ruptaeility. They know that he
.i,not be!brbed by the allurements OF
gold or driven from his honesty of pur-
pore ~ all the powers of predatory
we ,It.l and they naturally turn to Mr.
Bryan as the one man whom they
know they can trust and upon whom
they may depend.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

The Democracy is Enthusiastically
favorable to Bryan's nomination for
President. Go where you will you will
find Democrats clamoring for Bryan
out who are the Republicans for? If
you, dear reader, are Republican, who
are you for? rhe office holding class,
generally, aremfor Taft because they
flee but the other fellows generally re-
ferred 10 as malconten's are crafty
set and have the ammunition for the
battle and the fight will doubtless end
with many sore pates.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
All Naarslnspnra

County clerk Bender has received
the following letter which as a euro
sity is given out for publication There
is hardly any reason for alarm upon
the part of property holders, at least
not as yet. The letter follows:
"Whealton, Va, Feb. = 1908.
"'ro the Clerk of Martinsburg Berke-
ley County, West Virginia.
" want decided answer in re-
CARDS to the will of Martin to Danson;
The land that Marlinsburg is built on
was wilied away by Martin to Danson
and they neglected to get it liked. Now
l am the oldest Danson living and
am one of the family, but will inves-
tigate this matter and will bring the
will to light. 1t belongs to me and
l will have it You can settle with
me if you will and not put the town
to to great deal OF expense, but had
better let me hear from you soon. You
can find the will if you look back be-
fore the fouading of Martinsburg.
Don't put nae off, you can settle
with me. / will give the names of all
the heirs, which is not many. If we
cannot settle | will send an attorney
and that will give trouble on both
sides. Probably you doAt care, neither
do l. | will have this affair settled
before | am satisfied. Will wait to
hear from you. Let 1t be soon
Yours truly
VIM. I. Danson,
Wheaton, Lancaster Co., Va.
P, S,-You will be paid for your
trouble.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
DIED

AT his home in Plymouth, Illinois,
Mr.. Philip Everhart, born January 4
1919 died January 2S 1908 aged 81 years
and "a days.
He was formerly of Berkeley Co. w.
Va, born and raised near Jones Spring
but moved to Illinois in 1868. Just 40
years ago. He Is survived by two sons
and two daughters in Illinois and 4
sisters in Berkeley County living near
Jones Spring namely; Mrs. George
Snyder, Mrs. Walter James, Mrs.
Jacob KEGS, and Mrs. d. n. KEGS. He
nass been a consistent member of
the Methodist church for many years
and was one among the best men in
Back Creek Valley.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

J. r. WeIlinger and his sister, Miss
grocery business on the corner of w d.
King street and Maple avenue for sew
eral years has sold out to Mr.. Percy
DeGrange.
Miss Wellinger successfully man
aged the store for the last six years
and now retires from active business
TO take much needed rest. She M d e
for herself host of friends during her
business career and proved herself to
be thorough business woman. Mis- =
w ellinger will remain month or two
at the old stand and assist the new
proprietor.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

It is said that ex-State Senator John
J. COfnwell has consented to accept the
Dem ocratic nomination again this
year for Governor. If this be true the
state convention VIII have an easy
task Mr.. Cofnwell will be nominated
without a dissenting vote if he Will
agree to- accept. The Democrats Of
the state are as near unanimous as
Gould be for his nomination because
they know that he is the strongest
man in the party His nomination
would enthuse the party and bring
thousands Of Republicans e tuIaid.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

And yearlings brought $S5, $65, sol,
$50, and S32. A fine lot young bulls
less than year sold at from 1876 to $50,
cows brought $50, corn sold at 81 cents,
wheat in the ground sold at S7.30 per
acre, second hand binders sold for S9)
All of this property was handled b.
Dodd and Hoffman. the efficient aue-
tioneers in little more than 7 hours
aud in most satisfactory way. There
were so cattle sold and by the
watch 80 were sold in 10 minutes " ,leh
was certainly fast work even Tor ,ucn
expert cry ers "a. Messrs. Do.d { n
Hoffman.
We wish to add that this Ncellent
sale was publsll,. exclusive, by the
Statesman Dem. cfss through its
colHa,as and ~ our line posters, the
admlialion of eN try oae ho ss W them
anG ,Ae price for the tire job was
but cl5. There were buyers from Mary
land, Virginia and Pennsylvania and
from The South Branch section of West
Virginia.
1t was truly great sale and we
must offer Mr.. ii enson our congratu-
latiols on his big success.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
WY MOI Rryan.

IN an interview NJ. K. ingalls,, who
has never been very warm partisan
of Mr.. Bryan is forced to say;
i.You will remember that In 1904 the
dissatisfied elements of the party told
Bryan that if he would eliminate him
self they would elect their man. What
happened? They nominated one Of the
finest men that ever lived, and were
beaten harder than it seems possible
that any party could have teen beat-
en-
DO the Democrats wish TO repeat the
experiment in 1908? Most assuredly
they will not do so. Mr.. Bryan is the
greatest living Democrat. What rea-
son for not nominating him.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
'Hilied by the Wilson Tariff"

During the campaign of 1896 thtrt
was placed over coal tipple, Ill Pres
ton County, on the main line of the b !.
IL o., a huge sign, bearing the
above inscription and for long time
that sign Haunted forth to the world
the lie that the mine had been closed
because the tariff on coal had been re-
duced by the Wilson. German Tariff
from sevonty-tive to forty cents ton,
a proposition absurd on Its face. Then
came the business revival The sign
came down and great prosperity, APP
psrehtly came to that mine and
its owner, although the tariff re-
manned at forty cents per ton. Now
there IS different story. For weeks
this same mine has been closed, its
cars stands idle, its fires are outaud its
coke ovens are cold, as are all the others
around it. There is no sign on it now,
save the sign of distress and decay.
Tnis, too nj time when the per cap
tia money circulation Of the country
Is S34 when before it was Is; when we
had a. series of phenomenally
large agricultural crops throughout the
country, then we had succession
of crop failures; when there is
now 100000 more people Ia
III, county than then and last, but no,
least, when every department of gov
eminent, State and Nation, is Rcpuo-
lean, when then it was Deaoeratic.
That mine owner should get out his
oil sign end repaint it withs fresh pe.=
| zeal lie. How would this do" Killed
by the fear that Bryan Will De elected
2 esident.' We suggest this, because
it is an CID one that has done ysonlan
s'rvict IN the past and will likely be
brought into play again the conf ag
fal Hampshire Review.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Brother P. w. Morris, is picking up
courage to enter the fight for Congress
in his district and since it is fight
among Republicans we back Brother
Morris. We know him to be a worthier
man than his opponent, we believe in
his honesty end we know he has the
ability, hut he better keep his eye on
the otficeholders. The outs are at
great disadvantage when they 90 up
against the ms.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

IT. good thing that politicians
have sometimes 10 show their hand
and come out in the lime light before
the public. The fellows who are
usually the most successful in politics
generally bring about their success by
lying to and making fair weather with
all men. The vote in the prohibition
amendment in the legislature has
caused more than one fellow to show
his hand
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

The sale of George E. Henson near
Hunksr Hill, on last Thursday, Feb. 6
was probably the largest and most sue
cessful sale of farm and stock i'm pie
ments ever mace in the state. The
property had been well cared for al d
was in fine condition, the stock WIS
the best in blood that could be bought,
the day was fine, 1.-THE auctionsers were
in good trim, the sale had been prof.
erly Advertised and the buyers were
there.
The entire sale amounted to $lO5S5
The twenty-six horses and colts
brought nearly four thousand dollars
as follows:
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Jehn II. Wise killed Georg Walker
by Stabblng him with pen knife,
W lille in quarrel II ar Asbury cluich
in Hardy county, III 1.-THE Los, River
district.
1t seems that young Walker had
been paying some attention 10 Wise's
daughter, and had had lquarrel with
a son Of wise, when without warning
Wise stabbed Walkerinaiclil wo .nds
nom which he ,,.eJ.
Much excitement is fell over the az
fair rs there was 40 ,essoA ioc tie
urder Of Walk-r. Wise is liz Jail at
&ouIeheld.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

The Republican breach in the ranks
of the G. o.. p. of Ohio seems to be
getting wide enough to make future
trouble. Two Republican casdidates
for the Presidency woI Ia make The
campaign really interesting
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
HELFERsrAY.

Mrs. Catherine Helferstay, widow
Of the late William Helferstay, who
lived many yesrso on the corner CT West
King ana Samuel streets, died at the
home of her son, Jacob Helferstay, in
Baltimore on last Friday aged II years.
and two months. The deceased was an
old land mark in this community
where she was born and lived all her
life. She was Miss Poisal,.a sister to
the late Mrs. X. b. C1eque.
The remains were brought here on
Sunday and the interment took place
on Monday afternoon. Her husband
has been dead about ten years. Surviv-
ing are four sons, Jacob, Aaron and,
Frank In Baltimore, and Anthony, in
Argentine, Kansas;also one sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Wharton. East Martin
street, and one brother, Mr.: Straycr
Poisal, Winchester venue, this city.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Now if President Roosevelt is sin
cerely honest in his fight against the
ndishonest richu he will have to snip
port Mr.. Bryan as his successor for no
man today stands for those principles
as Mr.. Bryan.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Ex-senator j. Il. Camden, Of Park
ersburg has written Senator William
Campbell a letter declaring himself
favoring the nomination Of Bryan, In
1886 Senator Camden was an active
supporter of the Palmer and Buckner
ticket. E&zS
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
Sales.

NIT. P. Lieklideron Saturday last
bought the j. Baker Kearfott house on
w John street for 1886. The sale took
place at the front door Of the court
house.
The j. William Miller property To-
Gated en- the corner of Queen and
Burke street was offered and went
TO $4,000. but was Withdrawn.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

The big manufacturers of the United
States were in Washington a few days
age, ostensibly for tarif revision, but
they were anxious to put IT oil for
awhile, by advocating the Commission
roule.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Anent q new school book law why
not give the state SUI erintendent the
authority to cantract for books for the
whole state? Ii would cost the book
publishers so much less TO buy one
man than so many.