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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

"a good ray to respect people is not
get too intimate with them.
IA man who "a keep his mouth
but can rass himself off as a genius
EVERY wornan could study geogra-
" if she had to hemstitch the bound
lines.
Hou can prove to some men that 1t
worse to drink too little than too
kch-
IA woman can feel pious when she
hts a street car and puts the nickel
the church collection plate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
The Sick.

Conductor s. r. Smith and Brake
man Cleggett g. Keplfnger. this city,
who we're badly injured in a freight
wreck on the Baltimore & Ohio rail.
road neal KearneysvilAe about two
weeks ago. r slowly improving IN
the Kings Daughters hospital.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

Miss May G. Taylor and Mr.. Harry
L. Butts, both Of Faulkner avenue,
were married Monday evening at the
Lutheran parsonage by Rev. G. s.
Trump. They win reside here. The
groom is a B. & o. fireman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

From The World of Friday:
U~ndertakers A. K~ogelschatz & Son
received a fine new hack yesterday
from Philadelphia. 1t was purchased
by Mr.. K~ogelschatz. sr, who Is visit
ing in Norristown. near Philadelphia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
GROCERY STORE SOLD.
N. v. A. Norris Sells Out and Moves
From Town.

Mr.. N. ". A.. Norris, who conducted
a grocery store for some years at the
corner OF West King street and VIM
chester avenue has sold out to Mr..
Geo. w. Rentch and yesterday moved
to Halfway, Md, where he owns a
small farm.
Today Mr.. Rentch moved into the
bouse frosn North Queen street and
took possession of the store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
SENATOR ELKINS
MUST Be GOOD
Scherr Forces VIII Make His Flu
ture Uncertain.
HIS FUTURE ACTIONS
MAY CHANGE ATTITUDE

After Events Of the Past Few Daya
-~incendiary Talk is Liable to
Quiet Down--cooier Heads prevail
to Have scherr Party Withdraw.
Charleston, Sept. 25.-The republic
cans who have been here srnce Mon
day engaged In strenuos endeavors
TO straighten II their muddle. are
mostly trying to regain their lost
sleep. While all are not satisfied
with what has been done they realize
that nothing more a be done and
they had better make the best Of IL.
These are the tidings they will carry
to their respective homes.
After the Scherr folks had hai a
good nights rest their nerves were
settled somewhat and their tempers
cooled and they. were able to take q
caaEner view OF the situation. As Is
always the case. Old DR.. Natures re-
storer. sleep, proved eficacious as d
healer and as a result there IL now
less i~ncendiary talk.
While there are still sone objec~
tions to Glasscock the Scnerr people
are now beginning to realize more
fully the size OF the victory they
gained for clean government when
they forced the state committee to
abolish the infamous county mass
convention aud the appointment or
delegates to conventions by commit
tees or candidates. That address OF
the state committee was also q soul
satisfier, especially that phrase that
said the committee. cas- a committee
had nothing to do with the abuses
that grew up out of the old system.
The qualifying phrase "as a commit
tee tickies the Scherrites immense
".
One other great result stands out
prominently now that the conference
has been adjourned. The doom Of
Senator Stephen B. Elkins has been
sealed. 1t shines out clearly that ne
will either have to drop his ancient
efforts at dictatorship and become .
docile and humble follower in the
RANKS. obeying the behests OF me pco-
pie. or he will awaken some fine day
to find hinself on the outside OF the
breastworks OF the senate. Though
four years ahead, already plans arc
being laid to line mp a legislative
ticket against EHkins. or course. it
is a far cry to the Legislature OF 1918
and In the meantime the Elkins line
of conduct may be 20 materially i'm
proved that he will win the affection
of his constituents, but be that AIS it
may, it Is certain that there will have
to be a better class Of entertainment
offered the public from the stage at
Halliehurst. The independents who
enrolled themselves among the Scherr
folks feel the enthusiasm of victory
and have learned that no political ma
chine no matter how powerful. can
stand against the onslaughts OF a JUS
tifbably aroused electorate. Having
tasted political blood as 1t were they
stand ready to throw the harpoon into
the next man they catch doing evil
Hence West Virginia republicans may
anticipate a period Of being served by
meek and respectful leaders.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
: STATE NEWS In BRIEF :
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Miss orpha. daughter of Elsie
Brand of near HopeweII. is dead of
tuberculosis, aged &c years.
Lloyd Bailey, of Fairnont, promi-
nently connected with the Federal
Coal Company at Fairmont, has re-
signed to take a position with the
Coal and Coke Railway Company.
Mrs Minerva Swiger. widow OF the
late G. N. Swiger, Of Clarksburg, is
dead. aged 10 years. She had suffered
for years with cancer, which was pri-
marily the cause of death.
The Pittsburg Oil Well Supply Com
pany will erect a large machine shops
and foundry at st. Adams. Ground
has recently been purchased for the
plant by Garnt P. Hall.
DR.. j. R. Cook, of Fairnont, one OF
the best known physicians in the
State, who has been seriously ill at
his home for some time, is improving.
He recently was stricken with blood
poisoning.
News has been received at Man
nington of the death of James A. En-
gle, formerly of that city, which oc-
CURED at Ocean Side, CAL, where he
had gone in the hope of benefittinG
h. health.
Forest fires are reported to be
sweeping the hills within sight of the
city of Grafton and already there has
been considerable damage. The fire.
men now have the blaze under partial
control.
Charged with dishing out Illegal
grog. Charles Jackson, jim Beck
worth and Joe Davis, were held by
United States Commissioners Lilly, at
Grafton, for the United States grand
jury, which will meet at Clarksburg
next month.
Fires have been lighted in 3O7 ovens
OF the Deckers Creek plant of the Ell
kins Coal and Coke company, giving
employment to a large number of men
after an enforced idlenees. At Brett,
a large number TO coke ovens have
been fitted up.
The first hunting accident in the
vicinity of Parkersburg this season
occurred to Kenneth Hostottle, aged
16. An old gun exploded and a piece
OF the weapon lodged in his eye, de.
stroying the sight. His escape from
death was very narrow.
Late messages from Captain Thos.
A. Maulsby, at Mt. Lake Park, state
that he is dangerously i'll, ami grad
ually sinking. He has been i'll for
some time and his death has been
expected for days past. He is one of
The Oldest and most venerable resi-
dents of Fairmont.
The shop forces of he Baltimore C
Ohio railroad, at Grafton, have been
increased within the past three days,
Ind soon 1T is expected that the nor
NAL number of men will be at work
here. On other divisions where traf-
ic has inceased the forces have been
augmented.
"A number of lu<lber manufacturers
Il Randolph county, r sharing in a
Ene order for spruce lumber, placed
" Stone & Herahy, of Newark. N. j..
ME order was for 800 cars, all OF
khich was purchased from mills in
randolph county, being distributed
mong a number of manufacturers
hat the shipments might be made
Fithout delay. The Wildell Lumber
onpany, Wildell, W. Va. is said to
ave received a rs car block of the
der.
pARAcRAPHS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
Natal Statistics.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Greg
ory, 420 East Race street, a daughter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

A proposition to vote bonds for =
municipal electric light plant has just
been defeated In Tekonsha. Mich.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

Miss Orpha. daughter Of Elsie
Brand of near HopeweIl, is dead of
tuberculosis, aged 26 years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

Lloyd Bailey. of Fairnont, promi-
nently connected with the Federal
Coal Company at Fairmont. has re-
signed to take a position with the
Coal and Coke Railway Company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

Mrs Minerva Swiger. widow Of the
late G. N. Swiger, of CIarksburg. is
dead, aged 70 years. She had suffered
for years with cancer, which was pri-
marily the of death.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

The Pittsburg Oil Well Supply Com
pany will erect a large machine shops
and foundry at st. Adams. Ground
has recently been purchased for the
plant by Garnt P. Hall.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

Charged with dishing out Illegal
grog. Charles Jackson, jim Beck
worth and Joe Davis, were held by
United States Commissioner Lilly, at
Grafton, for the United States grand
jury, which viii meet at Clarkeburg
next month.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

Forest fires are reported to be
sweeping the hills within sight of the
city of Grafton and already there has
been considerable damage. The fire.
men now have the blaze under partial
control.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

Fires have been lighted in 307 ovens
of the Deckers Creek plant of the Ell
kins Coal and Coke company, giving
employment to a large number of men
after an enforced idlenees. At Brett,
a large number TO coke ovens have
been fitted up. (.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

Of these plants are supposed to state
cold facts ard give every detail Of ex'
n connected with the operation OF
the plants, a careful examination OF
the books and accounts by expert &C
countants shows that these officers are
advocates of a cause rather than dis
interested compilers Of statistics. For
tunately, however. We are not com
PEELED to rely upon the figures as given
by these. officials, but can go directly
to the reports of the public account
ants"
In order to provide a basis for de
termining the real cost Of lighting by
a municipal plant the committee sets
forth that
1.-THE chief items which should be In
Guided In any true estimate Of thu
gross cost OF supplying lights to q citJ
are as follows:
"First.-Operating Cost.-This covers
not only the cost of generation. but o.
distribution and includes such items
as fuel, water, oil. wages. salaries
rent, maintenance, repairs etc. Sal
aries should include a proportional
share Of the expense Of whatever de
partments Of the city government arr
charged with any portion of the man
agement Of the plant. II the account
are kept BIZ the comptr0ller's depart
ment. then q fair proportion OF the eH
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

The first hunting accident in the
vicinity of P~arkersburg this season.
occurred to Kenneth Hostottle, aged
is. An old gun exploded and a piece
Of the weapon lodged in his eye, de.
stroying the sight. His escape from
death was very narrow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03

The shop forces of he Baltimore &
Ohio railro cad, at Grafton, have been
decreased within the past three days,
hnd soon 1T is expected that the nor
|mRl number of men will be at work
there. On other divisions where traf-
pc has inceased the forces have been
augmented. $500
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-09

schools was the address ~ Suuerin.
tendent r. b. Frisk Of the Pierre city
schools. who vigorously protested
against dancing and social functions
BY the teachers. Too much of ii. be
averred, units the teacher Tor duty.
II Is the teachers business, he main
tanned, to come into the school room
with clear mind and cheerful dis
pcsition. This she cannot do lie con-
ENDS, II she keeps late ho~ 4. De-
spite the argument concerning the
teachers personal rights, he pro-
Isounced the indulgences In social
pastime as harmful upon the school.
and therefore the teachers personal
rights do not outweigh q reasonable
demand that she curtail these per-
sonal liberties for the general welfare
Of the pupils and those who pay her
salary.
Prof. Nj. M. Ramer, state snperin-
tendent, also created some comment
BY his declaration that many Of the
acts of undutiful boys may be traced
to the indifference Of the fathers. He
suggested that when we hear 30 much
about mothers meetings" we ought
occasionally to hear something about
fathers meetings. Il believe" he
concluded, that the time has come to
organize against the fathers.
DR. G. Stanley Hall, fresh from the
environments Of his Eastern college at
Worcester. Mass. declared the west
ern educator to be broader In this
thoughts than the Eastern man who
considers the fundamental principles
settled, and devotes his time to the
correct way OF demonstrating d GER
tain thing in physics.
The department organizations elect
ed officers as follows:
Library Associations President W.
M. H Powers; vice president, Miss
Laursan, Mitchell: secretary, Miss
Currant, Sioux Falls.
Associated School Boards Presi-
dent, M. Morfarity, Redheld: vice
president, G. Il. Ronald; secretary.
Mrs. M. M. Williams. Centerville:
treasurer, DR.. s. B. Dickinson, Water
town.
College and High School Depart
nent- President. Supt. A. Mcdonald,
Sioux Falls; vice president, Supt.
Crippen. Pierre; secretary, Supt. KIRK,
Aberdeen.
4 silver loving cup was awarded to
Duell county for having the largest
number Of teachers at the convention.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-09
WAGE COUNTY SEAT WAR.
Soma ~ Charles Mix Towns Wan,
Special Election.

SVH9 ~ SuArtS9 MIX owns want
Special Election.
The county seat fight Is getting to
a acute stage down IN Charles Mix
county. notwithstanding the fact that
III II almost year before vote can
be taken. Some of the contesting
towns want the question. put to the
referendum Ia q special primary cleo
ton, the commissioners to submit the
question at the general election to the
town which secures q majority Of the
referendum vote.
Other towns do not see any beneft
II this They say the vote would be-
useless expense, as the commission
ers could not act without the submits
sion o. legal petition to them ana
that action would have to Be taken
regardless Of the primary vote; that
the vote n taken Ii no way would
bind The commissioners. q It would
hare 40 legal standing. ana that
petition presented by any other place
a TIE county would be what they
would have % consider.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-09
Educ GATORS HOLD CONVENTION

Association.

~. Thna,o@ 1r1nh ngscr ,r-e~sx. - i,
WnsIersr ,,s.,<.' ss.s a 9ssrs~ss 80
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sssctsx $1,000 = - nm 4.
sonfh S-r<,4s nsS,,rstsr...s 5000 Y. W
lion for ~ ensuing year u the con
yention ~ yvatertowr. Mr.. Lille 8
Cooper 0f the springncld normal Wa
reelected recording secretary and
Joseph 6wenson of parkstone tscas
urer. j. Fred Olander az PIER
The corresponding secretary. III
bean cbnsen - ~ last se.sior a., ],
term IL two years. 's
Tho only real contest of the session
~ over the seIectlon " the nert
place of meeting, Aberdeen Huron
ana Lead. each having vigorous mar.
lissns. Aberdeen Won ths honor by
= c1oao shaya recefv ins IA votas y,
|f33 III Huron. ana 80 for Lead rJD
|t0 ! nv hours before the ballotfnr
Aberdeen looked ike "a easy winner.
but the Huron hackers rot il some
quiet but eisectiye electioneerinr. ana
neatly succeeded.
s Following the reports 81 various
committees. Dr. q. Stanley Han deliy-
ered a. address 81 .The Child ana
"a Race, concluding the afternoon
session.
Two notable addresses were delis.
cred III the evening session. Dr.. II. b.
Gault, president OF the South Dakota
university, spoke on Interest as 4
Factor III Education y ana ~ HAIL
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-09
RAISE PRICE or WEED.
Tobacco Growers Of Northern Wiscon.
aia NRfIl nAnnaaA * NanAn

sin Will Demand rs Cents.
ViroQua, Wis, Jan. Six Of the
eleven unions Of Vernon county met
III this county and organized county
society Of equity. which will take a
hand in controlling the prices to be
paid the farmers for their tobacco
crop.
It Is proposed to hold the 1907 crop
for Is cents per pound. Little buying
Of consequence has vet been done, and
the big tobacco firms declare they will
not pay more than 10 to IL cents for
the Wisconsin crop.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-09

West Point After MInnesota's Great
Kicker.

NfCkSfs
Minneapolis, Jan. 5. - Eager TOR 2
military career, George Capron, the
University o. Minnesota student VINO
attracted widespread attention be-
cause or his wonderful ability q 2
drop kicker during the football games
last fall. may leave the Gopher state
and enter West Point, providing ne
can secure admission to that institu-
ton. ana he has been advised that ne
can.
Coach "Bob" Forbes OF the West
Point football team has recently been
In Minneapolis. at which time ne
approached Capron with the PROPOSE
ton that he join the slodier boys.
Capron has not finally decided, but
Is seriously considering the matter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-09
STOVE POLISHING FATAL.
Liquid Used BY Girl Expiodes, caus
inu Burns That XIII Victim.

ing Burns That Kill Victim.
Caledonia, Mimi, Jan. 5.After suf-
fering excruciating pains for thirty
hours, Alma. fourteen-year-old
daughter Of o. H. Warmager Of VIII
mington township. died as the result
Of polishing the kitchen stove with
some prepared liquid stove polish,
when the preparation exploded, ignit-
ing the girls clothes, and although
she had the presence OF mind to rush
out and roll In snowdrift the flames
were not extinguished before her
chest, arms and face were mass OF
burns.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-09
aBLAcK BOOK" CASE UP.
Postponed Because Attorneys Arr
Busy IN ST. Paul.

Busy Ii St. Paul.
Minneapolis, Jan. Arguments on
the demurrer to the indictment charg-
ing nineteen Northwestern lumber
men with conspiracy to defraud by al
legged misuse OF the mails in sending
out the famous little black book,"
will be heard before Judge William
H. Lochren In Minneapolis Jan. 10.
The arguments were to have been
heard yesterday, but the district at
torneys. as well as John Lind,
counsel for the defendant lumbermen,
are occupied with case before the
United States district court in St.
Paul.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-01-09
SPARES BOY BURGLAR.

Court Fines Youth and Suspends jail
Sentence.
Hot Springs. s. D.. Jan. 5.--W. b.
Bresher, who was arrested = week
ago charged with burglary IN the
third degree for breaking into the
Fair, owned BY r. Elsey, some two
weeks ago, was allowed to plead
guilty to petty larceny yesterday. He
was fined $50 and costs and was sen.
fenced to ten days In jail, but as he
Is not yet twenty years OF age, the Jail
sentence was suspended during good
behavior. His father paid his flne.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-01
TALKING DEALS
Are McGraW and Robson Over
Exchange and Purchase
of Players.

NEW YORK, Aug. STANLEY
Robson. owner OF the Cardinals, is
here with the team this time, and he
and McGraw are once more trying to
fix up a deal whereby the Giants can
get one of the Western pitchers and
Robson New York player-and
little coin.
The st. Louis magnate has been
trying to dispose of pitcher or two
for months, but has always insisted
upon too much in return. Once he
nearly had a deal fixed up with Nc
Graw, and with Chicago, hut they
all fell down when it came to pay
ing Robison's price. The-Cardinals'
president has an idea that Bridwell
and $4,000 would be fair price
for "Bugh" Raymond, and for Kar-
ger he would probably want Bird
well or Devlin and about the same
amount OF money. So far he has
made many overtures for trades, but
has refused to talk sense to any of
the clubs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-01
AGAINST
THE SP|TBALL!
Talk About Prohibiting II Goes
Around But Action is
Not Likely.

CHICAGO, Aug. Fielder Jones
and his Whitesox have played in 20
shpt-out games this season. The
total number OF shut-out games play
ed in the American league during the
season is 81, and the Sox have taken
part in nearly one-third OF the num-
Der, winning lS and losing 2. This
is considered a good record for the
southsiders, for It shows that they
are winning big majority of their
close battles.
So successful has Walsh been this
year that there is considerable talk
Of legislating against the use Of the
"spit-ball." The Whftesox say there
Is little chance that any such action
will be taken. II one style OF de-
livery was ruled out 1t would not be
long before some other method would
come under the ban and there would
be no end to the handicaps placed on
pitchers and umpires. The finger
nail" ball and the "knuckle' ball are
in the same class as the "spit-ball."
The theory that the +'spit-ball" will
ruin pitcner's arm in a couple of
seasons is mistaken one, according
to Walsh. The year Chesbro was us
ing the "spit-ball" so successfully he
gave out reports that 1t was hurting
his arm in order that It would not Tie
taken up by other pitchers. The work
Walsh has been doing for three years
is a good example of what pitcher
can do by using It.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-01


Frank Chance is playing a superb
game at first base. showing that he
has recovered his old form in time to
be right in the race to the close.
Quakers have the pennant bee buzz
zlng right, and they look to put a
great gap between the Phlllies and
Reds before the series is finished.
1t is reported that Second Baseman
Otto William sof the Indianapolis
team will be member of the Chi
cago National league team next sea-
son.
The Cubs are still hopeful of get
ting Pitcher Rucker from the Brook
Ign club. Chance thinks he could
work up the Southerner to his best
work.
Lajoie has just passed the 1000
mark in base hits. mile behind Wag-
ner, although this is the Nap leaders
thirteenth season and only the
twelfth for Wagner.
3++
Tim Flood. while passing through
Cincinnati, tried to induce Noodles
Hahn. the veteran southpaw and for
mer Detroit and Cincinnati pitcher,
to join ST. Paul. but did not succeed.
II the Drummers take today's game
from Uniontown they will be only one
point behind the first place position.
The games and percentages will then
stand. Uniontown, won &C, lost 20.
average .613; Clarksburg. won So,
lost 33, average .612.
Wix Treadway, a pitcher. who was
featured in the Northern league and
the Northern Copper Country league
for several seasons. and who has been
finging for the Virginia team up on
the iron range this season, has sign
ed a contract to Pitch for Minneapolis
Treadway is spoken of as a big,
strong fellow with all kinds OF smoke,
nice breaks and fine control.