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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
FIRST AUTOMOBILE
Said To Have Been Inverted and
Operated BY a West Wrgiman.

1t is not generally knowm thar
Wood county, this state, boasts of a
man who claims TO be the original in
ventor of the automobile His name
is A. A. Willard, and he owns g small
farm near Parkerspurg. Along back
in the very early SOS, Mr.. Willard re-
sided in Weston, where he conducted
machine and repair shop. At this
time he constructed What was, without
doubt, the first automatic carriage in
this state, at least 1T was in all es-
sential features the true foreTunn er
of the big touring ear and not unlike
The familiar runabout The motive
power was gasoline and the power
was transmitted by -ehain-gear. The
machine was made TO carry the mail
between Weston and Sutton and made
several successful trips. A travelling.
man from New York saw it, was
struck by its salient points, took a
few mental notes and fied him back
to the metropolis. Shortly afterwards
the patents of the horseless carriage.
covering the integral elements which
have since proven the basis of every
successful auto, began to appear. Mr..
Willard who had demonstrated their
never realized cent
from his inventive feat.
1t is said that the first "trip of that
original "devilwagon" is still remem-
bered by the natives of Lewis ana
Braxton counties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
ODD FELLOWS Rome
Contract Has Been Let BY comnft-
rec 10 e. p. Howell, of clarksbSrg.


tee TO c. p. Howell, of clarksbxrg.
The 0ud Fellows Home Committee,
which met at Parkersburg on Wed
nesday for the purpose of considering,
the bids and awarding the contract
for building the Odd fellows Home.
which is to be erected at ETkins,
awarded the contract to C. P. Howell.
of Clarksburg.
The COMMITTEES dit not make public
the amount of the contract, out us
the bids formerly received were re-
jected and c. w Bowling, of Williams
town, was the lowest bidder at SE5,.
900, it is supposed that the contract
awarded ON Wednesday must have
been for less amount as the FIRST
bids were considered too high. There
were eighteen bfd6ers.
Tire work under the contract as
Awarded is TO be commenced imm-di-
ately The building is to be of huff
brick, and win be 192x130 feet, three
stories hign or rather two stories and
a basement the basement to be above
the ground. The home Will be beau
tiful structure and will be fine
monrment TO Odd Fellowship in tine
state
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
WILL GET $3.50 INSURANCE
Sung Sum 10 widow of RziIreade,
Killed This Winter

Mr. j. G. Grove. this ely. secretary
cf xte brotherhood OF Railway Train
men. has been notified by abe grand
lodge of the ofaser that a check for
$3.50 will soon be forthcoming, pay
able ito the widcw of Adam Schmidt.
North Queen street, the d. and O.
freight conductor who was killed -
wreck near Paw Paw last February.
The check represents the amonpt Of
insurance Mr.. Schmidt carried in the
order of railroad men above mention
ed, and is snug sum for the widow
and beg children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Cut On Head.

Harry o. Linneberger, South Water
street, was found lying on thu pave
ment near the square late last night
with two ugly gasihes in his head. DR..
Oates took him to the City hospital
and stitched up the cuts which we're
about an inch long and in,o the skull.
Afterwards he walked home without
explaining how he was hurt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
A Question Of Economy.

Washington, April 14.--In speech
M the senate on Monday. Senator
Scott, Of West Virginia, declared that
while less than $14000,000 would am
ply meet al the present needs OF the
government for departmental build
ings s416.O0O. or per cent. interest
on over $4,000, 900 We're now being
paid in annual rents by Uncle Sam.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
board of Public Works.

Col. James f. Thompson arrived
home Saturday evening from meet
ing of the board of public works at
Weston and Morgantown last week.
The board met with the legislative
committee and the directors Of the
insane asylum at Weston, relative to
a new dining hall at the latter and Wis
tied the state uniyersity at Morgan
town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
m'cARTY SIGNS WITH ALTOONA
Martinsburg's Crack Third Baseman
Training at Hampton, Va.

Frank McCarty. captain and third
baseman OF the Martinsburg team
last season, has signed with Altoona
of the Tri-State league and win play
third base again this season. The
team isno W in training at the Sol
diers Home, Hampton, Va Farrell is
manager OF the team.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
To Quarterly Conference.

Rev. w. F. Gruver, this city, presid-
ing elder Of the Virginia conference OF
the United Brethren church. went to
Stephen City, Va, this morning to at
tend the quarterly conference OF that
charge. He wall absent two weeks at
tending quarterly conferences at
Stanton, Harrisonburg and other
points.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
A Woman Burned % Death.

Winchester, Va, April 14-Mrs.
Elizabeth Singhass, willow OF Baker
farmer, was burned TO
death at her home at Wheatland, this
county Mrs. Singhass vas burning
brush when her clothing CAUGHT fire.
She was 73 years old and leaves two
sons and three daughters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
rms TOWING FROM OPERATION
Allen PittsnoeIe Undersoes Delicate
Operation al Hospital.

Mr.. Aulben Fittsnoghe, northwest OF
town, who underwent an operation for
cazeer eff the novels Monday after
noon at the Kings Daughters hospital.
was doing nicely today and his recov-
cry is not Unexpected.
The operation was performed by
DR.. St Claire Sprpill, of the Mary and
university hospital. assisted by DR.
Roberts, OF Baltimore, and Drs. Sites
and Eagle, shis city. DR. Myers Wit
messed the operation
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Mr.. AuId IMPROVING.

Mr. Thomas p. Aud, West Martin
street, until recently Baltimore and
Ohio freight agent here, is reported
to be improving very nicely in the
Providence hospital, Washington. after
an operation there last Thursday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Anti-prink Order.

The Norfolk and Western railroad
will soon issue an order against en-
ployes drinking similar to the che is
sued by the Baltimore and Ohio
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Some OF the old-time frigates lived
four times as long as our modern bat
tleships and cruisers, and they were
made entirely Of wood. Steel ships
rust out; wooden ships wear out A.
10 years our navy IS obsolete or prac-
tically so.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF

Harrison county democrats will
ho'd their primary election u that
county, on May IS.
A new union OF the w, G. T U. has
been formed at Clarksburg. Mrs. M.
r. Payne is president.
The Hollywood Lumber & Coal Co..
of Clarlxsburg. has been chartered by
the secretary Of state.
I, P.arkersburg council has authorized
the expenditure OF $4,000 for street .
paving during the year.
The West Virginia Bankers assoaia-
ton will convene at Charleston on
June 18th for a two days season.
Hon. G. Wood Daley. OF Elkinss is
in serious condition as a resar OF a
stroke of,peyalysis suffered or Fridax-
~.
Floyd Counts. alleged counterfeiter,
out on bond at Huntington. has dis
appeared. leaving his bondsmen In the
hole for $1,000.
Weston will entertain the state con-
yention OF the Maccabees in that city
May 18th and 12th and 300 Delegates
are expected
Miss Ida Parsons. maiden lady or
Belington committed suic de by
throwing herself into well. as re-
sult of bad health.
Fourteen two-story dopbe houses of
the Coal e. Lumber Co. were Destroy
ed by fire Saturday near Belva. on
the Norfolk and Western.
f. Thad Post, wanted az Ciarksburg
for alleged emebezzlement. has been
brought back from Corpus Christi.
Texas. where he was recently cap
ured.
The contract for constructing the
Odd Fellows home at Ellans was
awarded TO G. p. Howell. of Clarks-
burg. on Monday at meeting Of the
directors held at Parkersburg
Because OF the blockades on the
Logan county is reported to
e out Of eatables. al the sores hav-
ne sold out. 1t will be several days
efore the roads will be IN shape to-
eceiye shiDments.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

George w. Watts. the North Caro-
lima millionaire, viii build 100000
hospital at Durham.
Senator Elkins entered his objec-
lions. but still the senate passed the
employers liability bill.
William r Harig pleaded not guilty
of the murder Of James M. Mahon.
in Baltimore ten days since.
Boxes for the Methodist General
conference TO be held at the Lyric.
Baltimore. during the month Or May.
were sold at auction. The sale real
ICED $6,4S5. =
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Y. NJ C. a. BUILDING
Brick Layers Have Commenced OF
One Mall.

The excavating for the new Y. M.
c. A. building is nearing completion.
The brick layers commenced this
morning on the west wall, the wall
resting on concrete Foundation Oh
footing laid on solid rock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
SUICIDE CAUSED BY PIoltE
Father Objected To Attentions On
Man and Girl Kills Herself.

Miss Annie z. Mellott committed
suicide Monday al the home of hef
father, Elias Mellott, of Nillian lsport,
Md, on the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal by swallowing carboic acid. Her
act was due to pique. her father hav-
ing objected TO young man in the
community paying her attsntion- She
was 19 years OF age and attractive.
She died befone physician could
reach her. Her father was formerly
boatman on the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

In Persia hereafter Russian officers
can only instruct the soldier, not
command them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
THEIR CASE DISMISSED
nssdnf Dump Scesspooi Contents Into
Tusxarora Greek.

The cease of the state against Lewis
Brown and Philip Slime, charged with
dumping cesspool contents into the
Tuscarora creek near the old water
works and 100 feet from a public
highway, was heard before Justice
Felker Monday evening. Allen 3. Noll
for the state ami D. w. Snyder for the
defense.
1t was proven that t he defendants
had not dumped matter irto the creek
but 14o fset from the road. Case dis
missed for want of evidence
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS.

Mrs. Rpssel Sage gives $250.oo0 to
Build a dormitory for the Princeton
freshmen
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

The Hollywood Lumber & Coal Co..
OF Clarksburg, has been chartered by
the secretary of state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

The Spanish senate has adopted
the bill dealing with the reorgan'za
ton OF the navy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Drunk -snd -pisor6erIy.

Charles Smith, this place, and John
Brady, Shenandoah Junction, before
Justice Feiker Monday evening for
drunken and disorderly conduct here
Saturday night. Fine and cusss
amounting to S.. in each case.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

New York city 80 ice dogs are be
ing trained according to the usual
police methods. They are taught to
follow and hold men who are dressed
to give the appearance of poverty.
The longserviee record of so years
has been achieved by Anna GABRIEL,
who has d.ed at Botzen, Austria, aged
SO, after serving since her thirteenth
year three generations OF The SAINT
family.
Thomas Hill, a Lawrencevil,e IN.
~. farmer, has trained bull to run
treadmill, which pumps water,
chlirns butter and does all of that
kind of work. The bull. HI says
beats a windmill or gasoline engine.
Thomas Morrison, at one time a
partner with Gen. u. s. Grant in ped
ding firewood In st. Louis, died there
recently. aged SO years. He was the
founder OF the st. Louis Provident
association, and was the city's oldest
philanthropist
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Parkersburg council has authorized
the expenditure OF $4,000 for street
paving during the year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

A new union OF the w. G 7 U. has
been formed at clarksburg. Mrs. M.
r.. Payne is president.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Because OF the blockades on the.
railroads Logan county is reported to-
be out Of eatables. al the sores hav-
ing sold out 1t will be several days
before the roads will be IN shape to
receive shipments.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

The contract for constructing the
Odd Fellows home at Ell5ns was
awarded to c. p. Howell, Of Clarks-
burg. on Monday at meeting OF the
directors held at Parkersburg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Harrison county democrats will
ho'd their primary election ID that
county on May IS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

The West Virginia Bankers assosia-
ton will convene at Charleston on
June 1Ith for two days season.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

z. Thad Post wanted az Ciarksburg
for alleged emebezzlement. has been
brought back from Corpus Christi.
Texas. where he was recently cap
tured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Fourteen two-story dopb G houses of
the Coal e. Lumber Co, were destroy
ed by fire Saturday near Belva. on
the Norfolk and Western
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Miss Ida Parsons. maiden lady OF
Belington committed suic de by
throwing herself into well. as re-
suit OF bad health.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Hon, G. Wood Daley. OF Elkinss is
in a serious condition as q resur OF a
stroke ofparalysis suffered or Friday
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-07
North Brothers Company.

THE Bowery Detective" will be pre-
scented by the North company at the
Gennet tt tonight and on Saturday night.
the concluding bill, the Offering will be
The Prince of Gamblers" Both Of
these plays are full Of life and dram
attic action, but they are not overdone,
as so many of the melodramas are. The
Norths are will pleased with their visit
to Richmond for they certainly have
been given a most hearty welcome.
Mr.. North has come to regard Rich
mond pretty much as his home, as in
deed have other members of his com
pany. If conditions are favorable, they
may return to Richmond late in the
spring for a weeks engagement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-07
DUNCAN GOES
TO PRISON FOR LIFE
Greenfield Man Committed
Second Degree Murder.

Greenfield, Ind, Feb. THE jury
in the case Of Francis NJ. Duncan,
charged with the murder Of James La
Toilette, returned a verdict finding
Duncan guilty of murder in the second
degree. Duncan will be sentenced to
Michigan City prison for life.
A motion will be made by the attor-
neys for the defense for a new trial.
Pending the filing of this motion, Dun
can will be kept in Jail here.
The crime for which Duncan will
spend his life in prison was commit
ted Sunday night, November II, in an
alley in the rear of the LaFollette
home. Duncan's plea was that he shot
LaFollette in self-defense.
An incident of the trial was the dis
appearance of Mrs. Nan LaFollette-
Fisher, who was the wife of the man
killed but who married Shelby coun-
ty man later. The woman was desired
as a witness for the State, but could
not be found when her name was
called.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-07
"The Honeynooners."

George M. Cohan has outdone him
self in The Honeymooners," which
comes 10 the Gennett direct from an
all summer run at So prices at the
New Amsterdam theater, New York
This newest and best of the Cohan
song shows is located in the sporty
town of Tigerville, VT. and the genius
OF the brilliant young author runs a
riot of fun among the characters Of
this typica! country town. The plot
while farcical is coherent throughout
and tells an interesting story of love
and politics. The complications are
wonderfully funny and beginning at
the first speech are not unraveled I'M
til the last. Interest is held from first
TO last. Cohan is perhaps the only
current writer for the stage who has
mastered the art of introducing songs
and dances into a story without hal
ting the action.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-07
WATERS OF NIAGARA
An Issue Now and There Is o.
position to Law Govern
ing Disposition.
THE BURTON LAW EXPIRES.

Washington. Feb. 7-Persistent eff
forts are to he made in Congress to
prevent the re-enaCtment Of what is
known as the Burton law, passed in
1906, governing the disposition of the
waters of Niagara Falls. The object
of that enactment was to conserve the
waters of the falls against the en-
croachment OF commercial enterprise
1t was destined, as a purely temnor-
airy measure to be supplanted by a
general convention or treaty on this
subject between the United States and
Canada, and which is intended to GOV.
er also the disposition of other wat
ers forming boundary line between
the two countries. The Burton law
expires in less than a year and a half.
Those opposing its re-enactment for
ten years. as is proposed in some
quarters, declare this is a distinct I'D.
vantage to the Canadians who, be-
cause such large portion of the falls
are on the Canadian side of the river.
are content to let existing conditions
remain. in preference 70 agreeing to a
treaty which will restrict the priv.
leges they now enjoy. For this reason
it is argued the law should not be re-
enacted, as there will he greater in
centiVe 10 delay in the execution OF A
general treaty on the part Of the Ca
nadianS
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-07
Must Believe 1t
When Well-known Richmond People
Tell It So Plainly.

When public endorsement is made
by a repre- sentative citizen of Rich
mond the proof is positive. You must
believe ii. Read this testimony Ey-
cry backache sufferer, every man.
woman or child with any kidney
trouble will find profit in the reading.
David Hershey, OF 316 South Thir-
teenth St, Richmond. Ind, says:
Two boxes OF Doan's Kidney Pills
that | procured at A. G. Luken Co. S
drug store, cured me Of distressing
weakness Of the kidneys and severe
pains through the loins and sides.
This trouble bothered me for some
time and other treatments had not
given me relief, Doan's Kidney Pills
did all and more than is claimed for
them. and 1 am glad to help them
along with my recommendation"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. FosterMilburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-au
take no other.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-07
HAUCHTOh IS A
PIONEER IN FIELD
Local Physician Held Many
High Positions in State
Medical Circles.
FOUNDER OF COLLEGE,
1T WAS THROUGH HIS UNTIRlNG
ENERGIES THAT CENTRAL COL
LEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SUR
GEONS WAS ESTABLISHED.

Recent celebration of his eightieth
birthday anniversary by DR.. r. E.
Haughton. of South Tenth street. has
called attention to the fact that he is
one Of the pioneers of medicine in this
section. DR.. HaughtOn is still act
lively engaged in practice and bids
fair to enjoy several more years of
life
DR.. Haughton is a native Of Fayette
county and was educated at Miami
university at Oxford. He began the
study of medicine with his fathers
family physician at Liberty and after
three years study, including two
terms in the medical college at Cleve-
land, O.. began practice. In 1873 he
was invited to accept the chair of de-
scriptive and surgical anatomy by the
trustees of the Indiana Medical col
lege at Indianapolis, and began teach
ing in medicine in d public capacity
in October Of that year. This posi-
ton he resigned at the end of the
year and took the chair of physiology
and physiological anatomy III the
He continued in this position for four
years when he sought to found a med
zeal school on a higher standard and
with better qualifications for the stu
dent. He was successful in this un-
dertaking and the new school was
started in the fall of 1879. 1t became
the Central College of Physicians and
Surgeons. DR.. Haughton was the
founder and originator of this school
and in association with two others.
who approved the plans, secured a
charter and drew up the papers for
the same under law. This school has
achieved distinct reputation and IS
now the medical department at the
State university.
DR.. Haughon has written for many
medical journals and since 1857 has
been a member Of the American Med
ical association. He is also a MEM
Der of the Mississippi Valley Medical
Association, tho Indiana Medical As
ISOLATION, the Ohio State Medical asso-
citation. the Union District Medical
association, The Marion County Med
ical association. the State Association
of Texas, and the Wayne County Med
ical association. DR.. HaughtOn has
given q considerable attention to bus
mess in other lines in addition to his
medical work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-07
Vaudeville at the Phillips.

Tonight's the night-that is. it's the
night that Tod McConlogue and Lovatt
Evans, local young men, are to appear
at the New Phillips in their initial eff
fort to show a Richmond audience how
much they know about cabinet tricks
and mind reading. They have been
'practicing" on the natives in the
smaller towns hereabout and think
they have the act down so that it will
do to spring on the patrons of the New
Phillips without bringing on a shower
of rotten eggs and winter vegetables.
This number will simply be an extra
one to the regular bill. A special mat
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-07
1.-THE Yankee Doodle Boy"

Follow the Leader" one of child
hoods happy games, is also applicable
to business, and it is a wise man who
Is willing to concede that competitor
has figured out good campaign of
action and follows in his footsteps.
Every fair-minded theatrical mana
ger comedies that George NJ. COhan
was the first to introduce comedy
dramas with music and the author of
Bud Hicks, the Yankee Doodle Boy, "
willingly admits he is not entitled to
any credit for this novel style of enter
tainment. 1t is simply a case of Fol
low the leader"
This happy blending of comedy,
music. song and drama will be pre-
scented by clever organization of
players and singers at the Gennett on
February IS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-07
DON'T BUY A SUBSTITUTE

Don't mediate about what you
want when in the dealers store.
Dealers will try to sell their substi-
tutes because theyp0y better. Always
ask for DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup right
off, take nothing else and thus get the
best medicine. Price Csc, Soc, $1.0o-
aS-Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup can be given with
perfect safety to the youngest child. 1t Is alb
soIuteIy pure. Guaranteed under the National
Pure Food and Drugs Act; serial No. 40.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-07
NOTICE..

HokendauQua Tribe of Red Men No.
1876, will give a social and entertain
ment in their hall Friday evening,
Feb. eth. For the members and their
families and visiting brothers in the
city. All are cordially invited 10 at.
tend, The lodge will meet al O'Clock