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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
ROBBERS MAKE BIG HAUL
Store Of C. L. Smith at Mccoy,
Ferry Looted.
SHOES CLOTHING ETC STOLEN
no Clue Yet-Robbers Are Supposed
To Have Crossed Over to the
West Virginia Side.

Thieves late Wednesday night or
early Thursday morning entered the
general merchandise store of Charles
T.. Smith. at McCoy's Ferry, and car
rled off quantity OF merchandise, In
GLIDING n pairs of mems $3.50 shoes,
one dozen cotton shirts, one dozen
suits OF heavy underwear. five pairs OF
curduroy trousers, lot of heavy socks,
etc. representing a total value Of be-
tween 1925 and $3.50. No money was
secured It being Mr.. Smiths practice
not to keep any money in the store at
night
Entrance to the store was gained
with the aid Of skeleton keys, two
locks being opened. One OF these
locks was one Of the best make Of
store locks on the market. Mr. Smith
is firmly OF the opinion that the men
who robbed his store were the same
fellows who have been operating IN
that section for months, and that the
stuff that has been stolen is being dis
posed Of through some store.
After gaining access TO the Smith
store the thieves hung clothing up at
the windows and then made light,
everything indicating that they We're
in no hurry. They drank three bot
ties of pop. leaving three bottles lin
ed up on the counter. There Is no
clue.
As an incentive for the officers to
become active Mr.. Smith has agreed
to contribute $50 toward a purse for
the arrest and conviction of the par
ties, and it is believed that others of
the neighborhood that have suffered
similar losses will contribute proper
tionately. Many persons are firmly Of
the belief that the stolen goods are
being taken across the river into West
Virginia, where they are either dis
posed Of through some store or else
they are shipped away.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
is At ODDS WITH SENATE
Uncle Joe Does not Want to Pro-
long Session.
HOUSE ANXIOUS 10 QUIT
Neither Side, However, Cares q Rsp
About Legislation, No Matter
How Necessary.

Washington. Jan. 4.-Uncle Joe
Cannon's plan to wind up the session
and send ''the boys home to look az
their congressional fences before the
end OF April, regardless Of what iegis-
lation may be accomplished. doesn't
commend itself to the anti-administra-
ton republicans of the senate
The latter care no more about en-
acting needed legislation than the
house leaders. But they think they
can score against the administration
game Of presidential politics BY re-
naming in Washington with their
hands on the wire-enas until the last
delegate has been elected to the re-
publican national convention. This
will not be until about the middle Of
May, and hence they figure that
UDc,e Joe and "the boys will have
to stay here two or three weeks long
err than the speaker planned to keep
them.
The speaker and his f'boys' natural
~ have an eye single for the job of
securing another republican majority
in the house of the next congress, and
some side thoughts Of the pulling off
the presidential nomination for Uncle
Joe should the Chicago convention get
into a propitious snarl But the sen
ate leaders regard these considera-
tons as quite secondary to the all
next candidate of the party for the
important one of preventing the pres
ident and his friends-from naming the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
A Beouars' Ball.

The beggars of Philadelphia, those
poor unfortunates who shuttle along
the streets and solicit pennies from
the soft-hearted, are going to be given
ball 1t is going to be a grand af-
fair and it will be held on Fri lay ev-
ening, January "a, at Royal Hall. Sew.
,enth and Morris streets. All beggars
are invited and they need not trouble
themselves about their clothes or fine
attire, for the members of the Paole
Zion, the Jewish socialistic organiza-
Sion which is conducting the affair,
are going to dress as beggars them
selves in order to make their guests
comfortable. At the hall genuine beg
gars will be given a reduction of one
cent on all beer. wines, cakes, ice
cream and eata.bles to be sold. AL.
though the ball is to be given by a
Jewish society. the guests will be OF
all nations. Music by artists of differ
ent nationaIities will be furnished
among them being an Italian guitar
quartet, Lithuanian singing club, &
band of Russians playing on the
balalaika and some Hungarian anC
Polish singers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

presidency.
While they remain here they can
keep close tab on the maneuvers of
the administration and take measures
to checkmate them both privately and
In certain lines of official action.
The situation in the South, where
the administration absolutely domi-
mates the party machinery through
federal office-holders, will receive the
special attention of the anti-adminis-
tration senators. Already the work
has begun of checkmating the sus-
pected attempts of the administration
to control the choosing of delegates
to the national convention from the
Southern states by means of patron
age.
1t is believed that part of the pres
ident's plan to swing the South as he
saw fit, developed when he appointed
John G.. Capers, of South Carolina, as
commissioner of internal revenue. Mr..
Capers carries the republican party
of the state in his vest pocket, and
for a time he had it in mind to turn
it over to Secretary of the Treasury
Cortelyou; but the president stopped
this and now It is announced that Mr..
Capers has joined the Taft forces.
But the senate has never confirmed
the nomination Of the internal rev.
enue commissioner, which, in a way,
places that gentleman at the mercy OF
the anti-administration men in the
senate. Should he show himself per-
niciously active in the work of getting
Taft delegates in the south he might
suddenly find himself subjected to
tn humiliation of having his nominal
ton as internal revenue commissioner
rejected and his connection With the
administration ended.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
A LITTLE DOG STORY.
Dog Stolen From Mr.. Thompson "a
turned in Remarkable Manner.

About a year and half ago'a fox
terrier pup. then about six months
old, was stolen from its owner, Mr.. L.
H. Thompson. He never heard of his
pet afterwards until yesterday when
the dog came TO Mr. Thompson is
store door and could not be driven
away. Finally the dog was allowed to
enter the store where he at once
seemed to feel at home.
On seeing the dog Mr.. Thompson re
marked 'Why, | do believe this is
High Ball.'-the dogs name. Instant
" the dog jumped up on the counter
beside Mr.. Thompson and gave every
demonstration of Joy on again meeting
his master. Now they will once more
be inseparable.
Taken altogether it is remarkable
instance of instinct or memory in a
dog so young. Where High Bali
had been during his long absence nc
one can tell.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
HIS ANNUAL GIFT.
John o. Rockefeller Gives Millions TO
Chicago University.

Chicago, Jan. 4-John D. Rockefel-
lers annual New Years gift 70 the
University Of Chicago has arrived It
amounted to $4,000 and makes
total Of s2S $685. 61.9s he has given
to the university
Mr.. Rockefeller's donation places
Chicago third among the endowed un-
iyersities of the country only eand
stanford and Harvard having larger
endownments.
Word Of the gift was received By
Martin A. Ryerson, chairman Of ne
beard of trustees in a letter from
John D. Rockefeller, ir, The letter
stated that the elder Rockefeller had
placed at the disposal OF the univer.
sity securities to the amount Of 81
600 900 which will give an annual in
come of $4,000 The other parts Of
the donation were s155,O00 to cover
the deficit of 1907 and miscellaneous
fund Of $4,000, divided as follows:
$4,000 for books, $4,000 for a new
greenhouse. $1,000 for equipment, s15,-
600 for camus Improvement, $4,000
for repairs at Yerkes Observatory
This gift is the first large one made
by Mr. Rockefeller since President
Judson succeeded President Harper,
deceased.
For the Harper memorial fund Si35,
900 has been raised by popular sub
scription. Mr.. Rockefeller has prom
Used to triple the amount raised by
popular subscription. and efforts are
being made by President Judsou TO
obtain 100000 by subscription within
the next three months.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
HAS THEM GUESSING
RAILROAD MEN DO NOT UNDER
STAND 9. AND o. POLICY
In suspending Business Recently In
Operating Department When
Yards Are Blocked.

Cumberland, Md, Jan 3.--The 20
icy Of the operating department q
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad com
pany for the past few days has every
one guessing The mysterious shut
down Of last Sunday and the quiet Of
Monday and Tuesday was followed on
New Years day by another practical
susp ension Of work in the yards here
and an order TO move only fast freight
and passenger trains over the several
divisions. No crews were called 70
take out trains except the few who
are engaged for the rapid service that
cannot be sldetracked Several en-
gines that came into the shops here
on Saturday are still in the round
house awaiting orders The wonder
Of this state of affairs is emphasized
by the fact that the yard is filing UP
with freight that Is in transit.
The railroad men who came over
the third division and the Pittsburg
division state that the yards at Graf
ton are almost blocked with freight,
and that the yard at Connellsyille and
the side tracks on the hill as far east
as Sand Patch are filling up with
trains of loaded cars That rail-
road should put its machinery and
property into idleness while there is
work to do and men ready to do 1t, is
a problem no one seems ready 70 ex-
plain. A report that gave rise to
some discussion and not little sur
prise was to the effect that the the
time keepers for section men and per-
haps in other departments were direct
ed to close their reports for Deem
with last Saturdays work This win
leave the payment for such work as
was performed Monday and Tuesday
to be carried over into the month Of
February to be paid in February,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
57TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATED nv QUIET WAY BY
Nh. AND MRS. n. ). sEIeERT.
interesting Account Of EventfuI Day
Fifty-seven Years Ago--Many
Hearty ConaratuIations.

Thursday, January 2, brought the
fifty-seventh anniversary of the mar
riage OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry J Set
bert, West King street. Seven years
ago they celebrated their golden wed
ding. A happy and memorable day i
was. and most hearty the congratula-
lions. Seven years more added to
their welded life was quietly remem-
bered on Thursday There was nc
formal celebration, but no less sincere
and hearty the congratulations OF the
family and the few friends who acct.
dentally learned of it.
Both bride and groom seemed TO
have renewed their youth and We're as
happy and joyous as on their, wedding
day Aifty-seven years ago. The we'd
ding took place at the old home where
Mr. Ohio Cushwa lives. Afte~ the
wedding which was at about 1890
o'clock in the morning, each mounted
their favorite steed, Mrs. Seibert was
an expert rider in those early days,
and together they rode to the home
of the groom, where Mr.. Luther Sci
bert now lives. The brides father fol
lowed the happy couple in wagon,
loaded with band boxes, ETC., the be-
longings Of the newly welded daugn-
tiers To recall those dearly days and
especially that eventful day was for
them and their callers pleasurable
delight, happy still in each others
confidence and love.
The record of fifty-seven years OF
welded life is worthy one, AS hale
and hearty as today may they live
the three years still lacking OF their
diamond wedding, is the wish OF their
many friends and that Happy New
Year" is before them. Mrs. Seibert
will celebrate her S0th birthday ami
vensary on Saturday, Jan. a.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Square To BE Paved.
DILLON NOT A CANDIDATE.
Neither Will n. w. Harmer Contest
For Gubernatoral Nomination.

Neither Will n. W. Harner contest
For GubernatoriaI Nomination.
C. w Dillon has positively refused
to be republican candidate for gov
ernor of West Virginia and in an in
terview given out at the State Bar as
ISOLATION meeting said that he endors-
ed the platform of c. w. swisher,
which is taken as meaning that, he
will be supporter OF the Marion
county man.
The Wheeling News has repeatedly
stated that Harvey w. Harmer. of
Clarksburg, would be candidate for
the nomination, but it is not generally
believed in Clarksburg that such an
announcement will be made. The con-
census of opinion is that the race viii
be between Swisher, Scherr and
Hearne.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

Mrs Rosetta, wife of Mr.. James w.
Wilson, died at $50 o'clock this morn
ing at her home, 100 East Liberty
street. She was in the 39th wear of
her age. For the last seven years
she had been in i'll health. She was
the d tighter of Daniel Rice, and was
born and reared here. She was a
member of the U. B. church and was
a very estimable woman.
Surviving are her husband and one
daughter. Miss Laura May; also two
brothers and two sisters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Surprised by Auxiliary,

The members OF the Knights Of
Pythias auxiliary agreeably surprised
Mrs. w. w. Thunston, at her home or
West John steet on Thursday night
There were about thirty-five of the
sisters present and all spent very
pleasant evening. Ice cream and
cake were served at late hour. Mrs
Thurston was presented with hand
some coffee cup.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Mr.. FlTzeERALD's SUCCESSOR
May Be A, w. Thompson, According
TO Rumor.

A rumor which is now going the
rounds. but which has not yet been
officially -onarmed. is to the effect
that A. w. Thompson, former superin-
tendent Of the Cumberland division
of the B. and O.. will be made general
manager to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Thomas Fitzgerald,
which became effective January /.
Mr. Thompson is promising young
railroad man and has all the qualitica-
lions essential to fill position of this
kind. He is now superintendent of
the maintenance of way department to
which position he was advanced from
the SUPPLEMENTARY of the Wheeling
division. and t is said that the promo
ton of Mr. Thompson TO this position
was one of the factors which caused
the differences between Mr.. Potter
and Mr., Fitzgerald to come to a eli
max so soon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Berkeley Lodge of Odd Fellows Hold
Interesting Meeting.

Berkeley lodge of Odd Fellows Fri
day night installed the following of
fcers:
Noble Grand-Calvin X Chambers
Recording Secretary-Charles F
Hollis
Financial Secretary-Geo. w. Apple
by.
Treasurer-Oliver S. Rigsby.
Warden-F. A. Chambers.
Conductor-Samuel Kennedy.
Inside Guard-D. F. Rife
Chapladn-J, E. DeGrange
Past Grand-W n. Smith
Trustee. L. Beckley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Denies He is a Candidate.

DR. Waitman T. Barbe, field agent
of the West Virginia university, says
he has not announced himself as a
candidate for the Office OF state super
intendent of free school. He stated
that he had nothing to say except that
he had no. said anything He may
make an announcement within short
time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
ELECTED OFFICERS.
Fraternal Mystic Circle Initiates Mem
bers From Berkeley.


At the regular meeting Of the Fra
ternal Mystic Circle Wednesday
night several candidates from Berke-
ley Springs were initiated into the
mysteries of the society. A number of
other members from that place were
present. After the initiation an en-
ioyable social session was held. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Worthy Ruler-Harry Johnson.
Vice Worthy Ruler-O. G.. Bentzel.
Past Worthy Ruler-A. NJ Staubly.
Chaplain-Miss Mamie Johnson.
Warden-Miss Clara Chapman.
Guard-Mrs. Fenton McBee.
Marshall L. Watson.
Sentinel-Mrs H. T. Gaver.
ecretary-Fenton McBee.
Treasurer-Park Chapman.
Trustees-T. f. Matthews, A. M.
Staubly, o. G.. Bentzel
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Case Dismissed.

William Jacques and John Taylor
of North Martinsburg, the two men
who were arrested Thursday after
noon. charged with having broken
the front windows Of G. l.. Millers
grocery store on Second street, had a
hearing today before Justice Felker
The act is alleged to have been com
united Ne Years night
AS there wasn't a particle of evi.
denec TO show their completely in the
outrage committed the case was dis
missed and the men discharged,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
E. S, Hartley Swears out Warrant
against Special Policeman Orr
CASE SET FOR SATURDAY
TWO Men Arrested as Suspects in
Window Smashing Episode Are
Discharged.

James Orr, a b. and o. trackman,
will have to answer TO the charge OF
assault and battery preferred by y.
s. Hartley, the case being set for to-
morrow at 2 p. m. before Justice III.
5. Thompson.
Orr was acting as one Of the special
policemen on duty on New Years eve
and. in his effort to dispense a crowd
at the corner of Queen and Race
streets. he used his mace over the
head of Hartley so injuring him. it Is
said. that he had to be carried into
Gilberts drug store nearby for relief.
Of course Mr.. Orrs side OF the story
has not been heard, but that the law
must be upheld even at such time
as New Years eve celebration. no
yight-thinking person will deny.
On such occasions crowds will col
lect on the streets and it is difficult to
dispense them and maintain order be-
cause the disorderly element is al
ways largely in evidence, hence May
or Harrison's appointment of special
policemen for New Years eve Ana
il a special officer in the discharge OF
his duty in such trying time should
have made blunder, as alleged, it is
no more than many an experienced Of
ficer has done under similar cireum-
stances
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Warm Looking Window.

The big array of fur goods and the
arrangement in the south show win,
dow of the SpilTman store have at
tracted considerable attention espec-
tally from the ladies'. 1t is a very sea-
sonable window.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
GOT u CENTS FOR s4oo FIND.
Atlantic City chairpusher "Rewsrd
ed" Thusly BY Woman.

Doug as Gibson, chairpusher
found a pocketbook on the board walk
in Atlantic City, containing s400 In
money and jeweiry worth several
dollars He was just counting the
money when the owner, a woman, ap
peared.
She praised Gibson for his honesty
when he turned her property over tC
her. and said he should be rewarded
She carefully counted the bills ant
then gave Gibson two nickles and tive
pennies as a reward.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
NEW l. o. o. E. OFFICERS.
Tuscarora Lodge Holds EIection--G.
"A. Couchman Noble Grand.

Tuscarora lodge of Odd Fellows on
Thursday night elected the following
officers for the ensuing term of six
months:
Noble Grand-G. H. Couchman.
Vice Grand--Dr w. +. Langford.
Recording Secretary-A. t. Russler.
Financial Secretary. w. Dean.
Treasurer. M. Lamar
The above officers will be installed
next Thursday night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
n-Thompson.

Mr.. r. w. Dunn, prosperous
young farmer of nea" Darkesville,
and Miss Ella Thompson, OF Fairfield,
Pa, were married Thursday evening
at Fairfield. After wedding tour of
several weeks they will come to
Darkesville, where thew will make
their future home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
"Gus" is Gone.

An attendant of the insane asylum
at Weston accompanied Gus Clarke
to that institution this morning. She
was taken from the Jail here where
she has been confined for several
weeks past awaiting the necessary
papers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
An Aged Groom.

A marriage license was issued in
Hagerstown Friday to Henry C. Hol-
mes, of Trego, and Barbara Dillow,
sof Jefferson county. Holmes being Ga
aad widower, and the bride-elect, II
years old
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Gard of Thanks.

The family of Mr.. Paul Strausner,
deceased, desire, through this paper,
TO express their heartfelt thanks to
adj who assisted them after the death
and at the funeral of Mr.. Strausner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

The chamber of commerce. Cincin-
natl. has the best restaurant in the
city, and 1t is run by three Scotch
women, who make yearly profit Of
$4,000, although their annual Fnt is
SIS, 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

China imported $1,500,000 worth of
American cigarettes last year, be-
sides an increased amount OF Ameri-
can pipes and tobacco.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Reception to Weddners.

Mr. and Mrs. Boyd McWilliams, OF
Vanclevesville, returned home from a
short wedding trip and Thursday ev-
ening were given big wedding sup
per and reception at the home of the
groom's father, Mr.. Robert McWil-
iams.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
PRETTY cHlLDREN's PARTY.
Big Reception at Bunker Hill-Other
Social Events.

Miss Julia Staubly, West Martin
street, gave a very enjoyable party
Thursday evening to her two little
nieces: M sses Winifred and Leila
Staubly. Fifteen or more children
were present and they had grand
time in playing games and eating the
good refreshments
Miss Nellie Kimmell and Mrs. Ralph
Staubly assisted the hostess in enter
tanning the little folks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.
Mrs. Susan Emmert of Denver, For.
meriy of Near This City.

Word was received here today of
the death of Mrs. Susan Emmert, at
her home in Denver, Col, which oc-
Cured Thursday night at 1880 o.
clock. Mrs. Emmert was aged 10 years
and was a daughter of the late God
lip Noll, of this county. She removed
from this county to Denver some 80
years ago. She was widow and is
survived by five children. The funeral
will be held Sunday al 8 p. m.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
An At Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Noll, West King
street. gave a delightful at home on
Thursday evening from to 6 o'clock
Reception at Bunker Hill.
Miss Lille Clendenning, of Bunker
Hill gave an elaborate reception on
Thursday evening to MIR. Harry Glen
denning and bride home from their
wedding trip. 1t was one of the lead
ing social events this winter at Bun.
ker Hill.