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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
WAS INTERESTING TALK
ON GOOD CITIZENSHIP
Rev. DR.. Judd Makes Address TO
Large Audience at Presbyterian
Church.

The mass meeting called for Sun
day evening In the Presbyterian
church, this city, in the interests OF
good citizenship was a decided sue
cess. The church was well fillel with
an attentive and interested audience.
The devotional services OF the even
ing were under the direction OF Rev.
DR.. Woods, the pastor To him fell
also the pleasure OF introducing the
speaker Of the eening, Rev. B. p.
Judd, the representative Of the Re-
form Bureau, with headquarters in
washington, ID. C.
The special topic for discussion
was THE Private Citizen-What the
Private Citizen Can Do, TIE ad-
dress was a mastery effort, replete
with facts of real interest and great
practical benefit in the matter OF bet
terment of society. The suggestions
thrown out by the speaker as to the
possibilities of the private citizen will
have their influence upon those VINO
were present.
There Is no doubt but that much
good will come to the community
through the address of Rev. Mr.. Judd.
Along with other cities Martinsburg
will profit by the good work being
done by the Reform Bureau.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
FORMER RESIDENT DIES
William strailman, Oldest Conductor
on Metropolitan Branch Buried

From The World of Monday:
William Strailman, aged about GO
years, died Saturday morning or
Brignt's disease at his home in
Brunswick.
Mr.. Strailman, who had been a con-
ductor on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad for about 35 years, was the
oldest conductor running ON the Met
ropolitan branch between Brunswick
and Washington. He was a member
of the Order of Railway Conductors
ami Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is
survived by his widow and six sons,
Walter, weighmaster of the Baltimore
and Ohio at Cumberland; Carroll,
brakeman on the Cumberland divis-
ion; Grayson. brakeman in Bruins
wick yard, and Roy, Victor and Harry
at homo. 1T'TEvEW
Mr.. Strailman was a former resi-
dent of Martinsburg, but removed to
Brunswick when the division was re-
moved, and vas well known here.
The remains were brought to this city
on the accommodation at noon and in
terment was made in Green Hill
cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
TABLER SENT TO JAIL
FOR ACTION OF COURT
Tried Before Justice Of the Peace in
Carlisle Where the Stevens Girl
Told Her story.

F1om The World of Monday:
G. E. Tabler, me one-arm fruit ped
der Of Chambersburg, formerly OF
this place, was given a hearing Sat
urday afternoon by Justice Martin
on a serious charge brought by Geo.
A. Stevens, of Chambersbury. his
sixteen-year-old daughter, Hattie. be-
ing the victim His counsel were Hon.
John w. Hoke, of Chambersburg. and
w. A. Kramer, of Carlisle. Attorney
Robert w. Irving, of Carlisle, was as
ISOLATED with District Attorney John
M. Riley.
Hattie Stevens is a very pretty
girl, looking two years older than
she is. She wore a white dress and
came to the Justices Office with ner
father. She testified that it was at
Tabler's house that he persuaded her
to go with him to Cumberland county,.
Other witnesses We're Hotel-keeper
Norman Enck, of Churchtown, and
John Hartman, of near C~hurcntown.
The girl testified that at Boiling
Springs Tabler tried to get a room,
but it was told him there was no
room. He had her go to DillsbMg
and Trindle Spring.
She told what took place in car
riage shed on the farm and how
Tabler threatened her if she made an
oItcry. she said she at first refused
to go with him from Chsmbersburg,
but he coaxed her and promised to
buy her pretty clothes.
After hearing the evidence Justice
Martin ordered Tabler to be placed
in Jail to await trial at court, which
begins September IA. In a case OF
this nature a magistrate cannot per-
INIT the accused to give bail for court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Mr.. Wade C. kilner, Well Known At.
torney, Will Wed Miss Miller.

Prof. C. w. Miller, principal of the
fourth ward school, has announced
the engagement of his sister, Miss
Katharine Miller, of Washington, to
Mr.. Wade C. Kilmer, of this city. The
marriage will take place ON Thurs
day, August 27, in st. Johns Luther
an church at $50 p. m. There will be
no invitations issued for the cere-
mony.
Mr.. Kifmer is one of the city's most
promising young attorneys and is
popular with the men. He is captain
of Co. F, w. Va. N. G. and is identi-
fed with several organizations. Miss
Miller is an accomplished and popular
young lady and has a host of friends
here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
WATCH LOCATED.
Palmer Boy Charged With Having
One Which Didn't Belong to Him

From The World of Wednesday.
Several weeks ago A. Snyder miss
cd from his clothing store a lady's
gold watch. Today Walter Palmer
was arrested by Officers Hollis and
Blake for having the watch in his
possession. Palmer claimed that the
watch was given him by his younger
brother, ABE" WHO was later arrest.
ed. Abe claimed that he bought
the watch from a colored man, but
did not know his name. The elder
Palmer was released and the younger
held for a hearing later.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
Clocks in Academy.

The Fred, Frick Crock Co, of
W~aynesboro, has received the con-
tract to Install in the buildings OF
MercersbuTg academy a complete
program clock system. The contract
calls for the installation OF the sys-
tenn in all the buildings, all the
clocks to be operated from a master
clock n one Of the buildings. The
system viii be placed before the be-
ginning of the coming term of school.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
Home on Visit.

Mr.. Clarence Engle and family, of
Waynesboro. are visiting relatives in
this city. The Lands tool works, in
which Mr.. Engle is employed, has
CLOSED down for two weeks. The COM
pany is having patterns made for
the largest grinding machine that mas
yet been built. Work win be COM
! pnenced as soo as the patterns are
npleted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
CLAY TCUP is HELD
FOR GRAND JURY
Charged With Breaking Into the Of
flee at Benders Lumber Yard
Some Time Ago.

II. e. Toup, better known as
Clay" who was charged some time
ago with breaking into the Office at
Bender's lumber yard and taking some
change and stamps, was arrested last
week and given a hearing before
Justice Felker this morning.
When Toup was arraigned before
the justice he plead guilty OF the
charge and was held by the justice to
await the action of the September
grand jury.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
City School Board Takes Action on
Letter of Principal Dreamer.

The city school board met in spec
ial session Friday night in the direc-
tors room of the Citizens National
band and took action on the resigna-
ton of Princiapl w. A. Creamer.
After the matter was laid before
the board the resignation was accepts
ed. The board discussed the situation
and left the matter OF the selection
of a ces until a later date. Sur
p~erintendent BriHdle will receive APP
plications and report to the board
later. There was no further business
and the meeting adjourned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
HEAVY STONE FALLS
AT Y. M. G. A. BUILDING
Part Of Cornice Lets Go While Being
Hoisted into Position Late This
Afternoon.
From The World of Monday

From The World of Monday
A large stone weighing about 1000
pounds, a part of the cornice that is
being placed on top of the new Y. M.
C. A. building, ielI to the ground late
this afternoon while it was being
placed in position.
The stone had been hoisted to the
top of the building and was about
to be swung into position when it
dropped. The heavy stone struck the
concrete pavement with a crash and
vas shattered and tore a hole in the
pavement.
Fortunately no one was under the
block or there might have been a
more serious accident. The work
will likely be delayed for some time
until another stone can be cut to
take it's place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
STUDENT FOR MINISTRY.
Preached Twice in Shepherdstown
and Stops Here for Visit.

Eir. Waiter Hill, a native of Derke-
ley, but OF late years a resident OF
Romney spent Sunday with his
mother in Shepherdstown. On his re-
turn Monday morning he stopped off
to visit his sister, Mrs. John Weaver.
Mr.. Hill Is preparing himself for the
work OF the ministry in the Presby.
terian church and will return to the
theological seminary in Richmond in
the fall to complete his course. He
preached twice on Sunday While in
Shepherdstovn. He let here for
Romney this evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
PROF. FRIES RECEIVES
GOOD APPOINTMENT
Made Principal Of Pennington Dis
trict College High School-For-
merly of City High School.

Prof. f. les, formerly a teacher in
the high school in this city, has been
appointed principal of the Pennington
district college high school. The dis
trict high school is a new departure
in this state, there being only three
such schools established UP to this
time.
The many friends of Prof. Fries in
this city will be glad to hear that he
has received such am excellent ap'
pointment. His friends will extend
Il cir good wishes and hope that ne
will find mis- new field Of work profit
allie and pleasant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
Cumberland to Get steel plant.

Cumberland, Aug. 15.-The Cumber-
land board of trade has taken up a
proposition of Daniel Williams. a
practical steel man. looking to the
establishment in Cumberland OF a
plant for the manufacture of castings.
Mr.. Williams thinks it will not only
be a paying concern, but will attract
other factories. A committee was ap-
pointed to investigate the matter. The
committee will visit Pittsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
OFFICERS REELECTED.
|. o. o. r. Reunion May Not Go to
island Park Next Year.

The board of directors of the Tri-
in session mere Tuesday after
noon, concluded their work by the
election OF officers for the ensuing
year. All the old officers were re-
elected. The board adjusted all mat
tiers pertaining to the recent reunion
at Harpers Ferry and find that the
association is in good shape, and has
some funds in the treasury.
There was some dissatisfaction
about holding the next reunion at
Island Park and the time and place
for tine reunion next year win be de-
cided at a later meeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22

A force OF B. and o. men are put
ting in a new pole at the station for
the electric light. The new pole VIII
be placed inside OF the curb. The
old pole stands in the gutter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22

had $4,000 Majority for secretary OF
state and even with the present oppo-
sition and after careful ~calclflation, ne
will get at least $4,000 majority in the
coming election.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
INSTITUTE
HAS ADJOURED
Resolutions Are Adopted by the
Teachers-Many Took the Uni
form Examination.

The teachers institute which has
been in session since Monday morn
ing, djourned Friday afternoon, after
adopting the following resolutions:
We, the teachers OF Berkeley
ty in Institute assembled submit the
following resolutions.
Resolved:
First, That we tender our thanks to
the instructors, county superinten-
dent and all others who have so ably,
earnestly and efficiently labored to
enlighten and inspire us in educa-
tDDal work.
Second, That we thank the legis-
lature for it's skillful revision Of the
school law, and other enactments
which have meant so much to the
advancement of our school system.
Third, That we encourage district
supervision as indicated by the
school law; and be it further resolved
that such supervisor shall be an ex-
perienced teacher holding a profes-
| sional certificate or its equivalent.
Fourth, That Bookkeeping and Gen
eral History be eliminated from the
! the curriculum of the one-room
school.
Fifth, That the minimum salary OF
teachers holding first grade certi-
ficates be increased to $50 per month;
second grade, $40 per month; third
grade, $50 per month.
Sixth, That a teacher having taught
in the state for a period of twenty
five years, be retired on a pension OF
$4,000 per year, provided said teach
er has become disabled TO do effective
work in the school 10
Seventh, That the Board of Trus-
tees be abolished, and that the ap-
pointment of teachers and other du-
ties Of said Boards be performed by
the District Board of Education.
Eighth, Whereas, the limit placed
on the school levies by the last leg
islature are restrictive of building
improvements and necessary increases
in teachers salaries in many local
tiles: Be it resolved, That a greater
maximum rate of levy, especially for
the building fund, be provided.
Ninth, resolved, That we pledge
our support % the present attempt
to introduce agriculture into the
common school curriculum.
Tenth, resolved, That we request
the legislature to consider the i'm
perfect ventilation and unsanitary
conditions of our rural schools.
Eleventh, resolved, That we en-
dorse the Greed Of the Educational
conference held at Morgantown July
II and IS, 1908.
Twelfth, That the entire County
Book Board be composed OF teachers
holding first grade certificates or
their equivalents.
Thirteenth, That a copy OF these
resolutions be sent to each of the
IOCdH pdpeTS anu lHe WEST NISlhid
School Journal.
AL VERNON MOHLER,
MABEL ROSS,
M. L. SILVER,
AMANDA JACK.
ANNA LEE COLLINS,
Q. Y. ZEILOR,
C. II. HARRIS.
The institute proved one of the
most interesting that has been nell
here for years. Professors Crago and
Fleming were we'll liked by the teach
ers and their instruction was profit
able. Prof. Barbe, and the teachers
Of Shepherd college added much to
the interest of the sessions by their
presence.
The Uniform Examinations.
There were 2.909 persons desiding
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
MRS. S DIES.
Well Known Resident of High Street
Succumbs to General Debility.

From The World of Tuesday.
Mrs. Annie Casey, wife of Mr.. Pat
rick Casey, died at her home on
South High street last night at eight
o'clock of general debility, aged 50
years. Mrs. Casey was a well known
resident Of that neighbor'nood. She
was formerly Miss Annie Brady. She
is survived by her husband, four
daughters and two sons.
Funeral Will be held Wednesday
morning at st. Joseph's Catholic
church at 9 O'clock. and interment
will be made in st. Joseph's cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
RUMOR CAUSES STIR
IN THE SWISHER CAMP
Regular Republicans Object to Anita
fion Of Candidates With Lincoln
parfw Men


Ularksburg, w. Va, Aug. 15.-The
question as to where the United
States senators and representatives
from this sta stand on the repfblf-
can g~ubernatorial contest is thought
TO be definitely settled. 1t 'nas been
-given out and not denied that Messrs.
Hubbard, Sturgiss and woodward,
nominees by the regular republican
conventions, have consented to have
their names placed on the Lincoln
or Scherr ticket.
Regulars Offer Objection.
This the regulars object to, and 1t
is understood that IL they DO not at
onec withdraw from the Scherr ticket
new men will be placed on the reg
ular ticket for congress.
To settle the matter State Chair
mar s. v. Matthews, of the regular
republican state committee, mailed
letters to Senators Elkins and Scott
and Congressman Hubbard, Sturgiss,
Hughes. woodward and Gaines, OF
which the following is a copy:
Dear Sir.-The republican state
committee is informed that it is rl-
mored and believed in some portions
of the state that some members OF
the delegation in congress from West
Virginia are opposed to the regular
republican ticket named at Charles
ton, headed by G. w. Swisher for gov
ernor, or at least are Indifferent to its
success at the approaching election
I'm November.
Rumor Believed Hurtfui.
believing that this rumor is not
only without foundation, but hurtful
to the national and state ticket and
the republican cause generally in our
state, the state committee has DEEM
ed it in the interest of the party, in
order to correct this rumor that you
state your attitude toward the regular
republican ticket and your desire for
its success by an early reply to thE
communication, which has been al
dressed to each member of the dele
cation. Very truly yours,
IS. v. MATTHEW'S. Chairman"
Darst on Scherr Ticket.
Upon receiving news that John
Sherman Darst, the regular republi-
can nominee for state auditor, had
been named by the Scherr committee
for such office on the Lincoln ticket,
Republican State Chairman Matthews
sent the following telegram to Mr..
Darst:
did you authorize the Scnerr com
mittee TO place your name on their
ticket, and do you intend to allow 1t
to remain there?"
1t is undea stood that if Mr.. Darst
authorized the placing of his name on
the Scherr ticket. he will be asked,
politely, but firmly, TO withdraw from
n ticket or the other.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
No Doubt OF Success.

Mr.. Swisher says he has no doubt
in the world Of his success, that he
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-22
The Uniform Examinations.

There were 1900 persons desiding
school teachers certificates in West
Virginia, who took the July uniform
examination, and the grading board
will be busy until about the 25th OF
this month in grading the papers.
The July examinations were taken
by the largest number that eve" took
such examinations in this state.
The grading board is composed OF
tine following persons, each of whom
is we'll known in the educational work
Of this state, and an of whom have
been busily engaged since the work
of grading was begun:
j. H. Hunt, Jackson county; j. Fl.
Paterson, Braxton county; j. G.
Saunders, Mineral county; l.. w.
Burns, Marlinton; F. M. Longnecker,
Charleston; c. Fl. Amber, st. Marys;
Mrs. Mary Michigan, Charleston;
Mrs. lila Martin. Morgantown; Miss
Jessie Trotter, Buckhannon; Miss
Bird Fontaine and Miss Edna Linn,
Charleston.
Prof. u. s. Fleming, president OF
the board, who has been here the past
week at the institute, had been in
Charleston assisting in the work, but
will continue to do institute work
until institutes are over
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29
WEST VIRGINIA FOR BRYAN.

WHEELING, ". Va. May 29.-IVest
Virginia is on the rolls as a Bryan
State At the convention here yester-
day resolutions were adopted indOrsiue
the Nebraskan- Their passage was
marked by tumultuous applause
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29

are not trying 10 dictate the nomination
for Vice President. They are not dis
couraging any man whose friends think
him available or WHO is a candidate.
They are welcoming suggestions OF
available men OF g character TO add
strength to the ticket. Secretary TafF,
if nominated. wll do much travelling.
undoubtedly and will make many
speeches. But a man who is an able
stumper is always a desirable adjunc ;
OF a Presidential ticket. and it may be
expected the national convention viii
look askance on any man VINO is not
capable of swinging around through
many States and attracting good audi
ences.
OF course. Mr.. Fairbanks would al
this requirement. lie Is a good cam
paigner and draws large crowds WheT-
ever he goes. Senator DOiliVeT is OILS
or the ablest campaigncTs whose namls
have thus far been mentioned in cOnuac-
ten with the Vice Presidency, bat ne
has always SHE'D at the mention of his
name for this place. and would not will
inGly give up the Stnatorshlp for the
office. Representative Charles Lands Of
Indiana has been mentioned as "a man
whose ability as a stump speaker would
make him useful on he ticket
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29
PRESIDENTS BILL
MAY GO THROUGH
Senate VIII Vote to Compen.
safe Injured Government
Employees.

a change in the situation. with refer
tnce 10 the biH for the CONDENSATION
" injured Government employees, has
come about and the Senate leaders
nave consented TO allow the measure to
90 through at this session President
roosevelt and Secretary Taft have
Deen strongly urging the bill Score
laiy TAFT mas made repeated visits TO
the Capitol in behalf or Il. ana IL IS
understood the change in plans is Ia
no small degree due 70 him
An effort was made yesterday after
noon TO get the bill UP fer cousidera-
ZION, bat II failed. II was given out
however. tina an understandings had
Oeen reached whereby the Senate lead
efS Nould not seek 10 block its passage
ana would let il go through before ad-
yournme1t- 1t is hoped by Senator
LepeW. who has been urging the bill
ana by Senator Beveridge. that It VIII
Ue passed today
II Is recognized. Of course. that II
any senator chooses To interfere and
Lold the measure back. this can be
uohe, ana hence those i'm charge of the
measure Rlll not breathe easily until
IL has been passed.
LIofts To get The Inland Waterways
commission bill put through have failed
50 Tar, and IL looks now as u the meas
ute would fan TO the ground this ses-
sion. This bin is one the President is
most anxious for, but he already has
served notice that If Congress does not
commission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-29
Protest on Tariff Revision
With Surplus at Such Lou Ebb

Tarrin revision sts are getting seri-
ously concerned, now that they are as
sured that both national parties viii
declare for revision, over the question
Of whether revision can be secured. Of
a satisfactory kind, IN the present con
ditlon OF the national revenues.
So long as there was a huge and in
creasing surplus in The Treasury. il was
simple enough to demand revision. and
90 point out that it was necessary in
order 10 prevent collecting this surplus
and taking the money ouL Of the clan
nels of business. But that condition
no longer exists. and any scheme of
tariff revision which threatens 20 reduce
revenues is certain Z be confronted
with the inslstelt declaration that the
whole tariff is needed FOR revenue pur-
poses
Changes Of business conditions have
made it possible TO call the present
schedules necessary for revenue pur-
poses; two years and even one year
ago they were excessive from lie
standpoint of revenue, and even men
acing because they attracted too much
Of the cuuntTy's cash
II the tariff Is revised. in such fashion
d1 mater lalAlA 10 AELAft Ltle tNlEAhlt4e
revenues. it will Ice necessary 10 de-
wise new means of raising money for
the expenses OF tho National Govern
meEt. Somehow. a billion a year must
be brought 20 the national Treasury,
ana direct taxes for national purposes
are hardly more popular than in times
past. The possibility OF income and
inheritance taxation, being tHus forced
upon the country. in order 10 make up
deficit. begins 10 De- seriously con
sldeTed-
President Roosevelt Hauts both Of
these proposals adopted Report is that
in the draft Of the Republican national
platform. which is being prepared this
week by the advisers OF the Taft move
inert On the expectation that Tart viii
be nominated a tremendous bid viii be
made for radical support by zquareIy
proposing to raise. hereafter a less pro-
portion of revenue by indirect ana a