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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
THE INSANITY PLEA
EVIDENCE TO SHOW THAW IN
SANE AT TIME OF KILLING.
The Court Threatened-Man Named
Cole Arrested and Held For En-
animation AS to Sanity.

New York, Jan 16.-The defense in
the Thaw trial yesterday continued
to work on building up OF testimony
showing that Thaw was insane when
he killed Stanford White.
Outside the monotony OF the court
proceeding the case was enlivened by
the arrest of a man who gave his
name as Cole White. He was accus-
ed Of sending threatening letters to
Justice Bowling regarding the con-
duct of the Thaw case. He was ar
rested by Lieut. Peter Barry. Of the
district attorneys staff.
Lieut. Barry said that White had
just sent letter to Justice Bowling
on which was pasted a hand drawn
or stamped with black ink. In the
Tombs police court White wa com
mitted to Bellevue foe examination as
to his sanity.
During the day Thaw seldom did
anything but talk Mr. Peabody's
right ear was CONSTANT at his COM
mand.
No other of the Thaws We're pres
ent during the days session save his
second cousin. Alfred Lee Thaw of
Richmond, Va, who testified to the
strain of INSANITY in the family.
1t is said Thaw's sister. Mrs. Geo.
Lauder Carnegie has been made Ill by
the revelations of insanity
All day Attorney Littleton kept
hammering away at one straight line
of insanity. The IL men OF the cor
oner's jury which found Thaw guilty
of murder were placed on the stand.
Man by man they testified that Thaw's
eyes We're bullying and staring at the
inquest and that his motions were
reckless and irrational.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18

CURIOSITY BLAMED FOR FEAR.
Full Loss or Lire.


Boyertown, Pa. Ian. i5 Love and
fear with equally lavish hanSy fea
human lives to death ID the Games
az Rhoades Opera house here Mon-
day night. Panic sent scores to their
DOOM Affection held other scores 70
the post Of self-saeg nee. and they
died too, trying to save parents and
sisters, wives and sweethearts. chill
dren and comrades. That is the whole
story Of the catastrophe which has
swept away / out Of every II inhab-
itants of this once-happv. prosperous
and peaceful town There was no Sc
rious explosion until long after all
who were to die had died The pro-
visions for safety were net inadequate.
Those on whom the brunt of the bat-
tie to save their weaker brethren fell
bore their parts nob'y. and many of
them gave their lives In the effort
Bodies to the number OF 167 were
taken from the ruins OF the burned
opera house but 1t Is believed that
the death list win not 30 above ITO.
Most of the bodies are unrecogniz-
able
Firemen fought each other while
the fire was raging, thus adding hor-
ror to the scene. The connbatants were
subdued by the state constabulary.
One fireman was killed and hose
cart wrecked on the way to the fire.
The curiosity Of etof those on the
stage who raised the curtain to as
certain the cause Of the kissing of the
calcium machine, thereby upsettlng
an oil footlight, is ascrlbed as the
cause of the holocaust.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
Among the sick.

I Mrs. John Richard. of Hedgesville,
is very i'll.
Mrs. F. P. Spilllnan is confined to
her room La grippe.
Mrs. NJ. s. Bmdette Is i'll at her
home on Burke street
Mrs. J. A. Weaver is nj at her home
on North Queen street.
Miss limo Thompson is i'll at her
home on South Queen street.
Miss Lizzie Muth is ill at her home
on Burke street with the grip.
Master Robert Keller is III at his
home on North Queen street.
Rev. Dr. /. w. Canter is confined
to his home With a severe. cod.
Mrs. Keaton of Strine avenue is re-
covering from an attack of the grippe.
Master Frank Smith of Srine ave
nue. is recovering from spell of sick
ness.
Mrs. Fannie Grund of North Queen
street is recovering from an attack of
tonsiletus.
Miss Genevieve Linthicum is i'll at
her home on North Queen street with
Ia grippe.
Mr.. Elmer Woolford. clerk in Rob
ert L. SnodgrassN drug store, is on
the sick list
Mr.. f. L. Brown, North Queen
street. is housed up with a severe at
tack of the grippe.
Mr., F. H. Graichen. of South Raleigh
street. who has been confined to the
house for a week with the grip, is
able TO be out again.
Mr.. Charles Kaufman, clerk at the
postoffice, his wife and two children
are all housed UP with the grippe at
their home on South Maple avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18

stitution should have any federal
prisoners at all, should have the Sc.
rious thought Of yonr committee. My
personal belief Is that only our own
people should be permitted within
these walls. we would then have over
500 prisoners OF our own.
Prisoners to be redeemed, must
have much personal individual treat
ment from the chaplain. the warden
and other officers Surely over 500
men are all that can receive proper
personal treatment, especially as We
now have but s72 cells, and but one
person should be placed in one cell,
and we have reached the limit OF cell
construction
urge you to study this question
carefully to the end that the legisla-
ture may say whether existing uncer-
tain and unsatisfactory conditions as
to United States prisoners are TO con.
tinue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
SHAKE TT IN BOTTLE
NOTED AUTHORITY GIVES A SIM
PIE PRESCRIPTION.
Tells the Readers Of This Paper How
To Prepare the Mixture al Home
ana Other Advice.

Now Is The time when the doctor
sets busy. ana the patent medicine
manufacturers reap the harvest, nm
less great care il taken 10 dress
warmly and keep the feet dry This
IS The advice Of an old eminent an.
thority, who SAYS that Rheumatism
and Kidney troubles weather is here,
and also tells what to "a III csae 81
an attack.
Get from any good prescription
pharmacy one half ounce Fluid Ex.
tract Dandelion. one ounce componna
syrup sarsaparllla. Mix by baking
IN a bottle and take teaspoonfnl
after meals and 1T bedtime.
Just Try this simple home made
mixture at the first sign o. Rheuma-
iism, or II your back aches or you
feel that the kidneys ara not acting
inst right This Ii said % Ne i splen-
did kidney regulator, and almost cer-
tain remedy Tor al forms Of Rhenma.
tisn. which Is caused BY uric &C i
IN the blood. which the Kidneys fail
TO filter out Any one can easily pre-.
pare this at home and at small cost
Druggists IN this town and vicinity
when shown the prescription, stated
that they can either supply these IN
greaients. or, If our readers prefer.
they will compound the mixture fos
them. s
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
fM HAgTlnsRgsg HERAL4

Miss Emma stalsy Of North Queen
street Is spending few days in Bal
timore
Mrs. Samuel Freeze. North Queen
street is spen5ing the week in shep-
herdstown
Mr. James Anderson Of Centre
street has returned from visit tc
Cumberland
MISS Ruth starr. OF shebherdstownl
Is visiting Miss Lillian Watson, South
Queen street.
Mr.. Roger Hill. assistant B and O.
agent at Brunswick. spent Sunday
here With home people.
Nh and Mrs Clayton Martz Of
Fairplay, Nd after visit Of week
to friends here have returned.
Miss sue Homrich. Of West John
street, spent Wednesday with her
brothers family in hagerstown.
Miss Kate Stewart. Of South Queen
street, il visiting her brother, Mr. Fl,
II. Stewart. on The Winchester pike.
James f. Thompson. Jr. will leave
tomorrow for Lexington, Va. to re-
enter Washington ana Lee university.
Mrs. P. NJ Light East Martin
street. is spenaing a few days with
her mother at Orleans Cross Roads,
Morgan county.
Mr.. ana Mrs G. A. seibert, of Cum
berland, spent SATURDAY and part OF
Sunday with the family Of Mrs. Emily
Kearns, North Spring street.
Mr.. G E. Little and wife, OF Ebens-
burg, Cambria county, Pa are here
for a weeks visit to the formers
brother, Mr. E. " Little South Col
lege street.
Miss Mary Trusseb of Halltown,
Jefferson county who spent the past
two week here with the Misses Mar
tin East John street and Mrs Wade
Watson, Liberty street, returned home
this morning.
Mr. L. r. Robinson, OF New York,
who So mt the past two weeks here
with his brother, Mr.. Max Robinson
left here Sunday night for St Louis,
thence to Oklahoma in which state he
expects to locate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18

Electrician II M Anderson has
been awarded he contract For wiring
The new rink and furnishing the cleo
tTlc light fixtures.
Grocer Il a Minor vii move his
stock Thursday January ~ to the
large and remoapled store room in
the Mrs. Gerling building.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
MARRIAGE Licenses.

A marriage license was issued here
today to Norvel L. Raigner and Pearl
L. Unger, both of Berkeley county.
A marriage license was issued today
to Charles Arthur Rsner and Cora
May Beard. both of berkeley county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
PUBLIC SALE
va JAsLg Personal PROPERTY

W. JABLE Personal PROPERTY
Il wing bought the interest Of rhos.
n. Hey. deceased IN the partnership
OF L. Boley & Bro. will sell With
on eserve on the Boley farm miles
sou,a east Of Martinshurg on
Wednesday, January 20, 1908.
beginning at 10 O'Clock as follows;
Head Horses.
One brown mare, Agnes. years
old In spring, broken to work any
place except single line. one gray
horse, Deck. 6 years old In spring.
good wagon and barshear leader; one
black horse years old good all
around horse. one good heavy black
horse work any place hitched; one
roam mare good family mare work any
place. An have good eyes except one.
90 Head Cattle
One COW with calf by her side. End
calf; cows viii be fresh In the
spring; 7 well bred heifers about 2
years old; II head fine steers 700 to
500 lbs: Durham bull / year old.
8 Head Hogs
fat SOW shoats.
Farming implements, harness ana
household goods.
r. e. BoLEy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18

Mr.. Joseph Messman. of Washing
ton, but former citizen OF Martins
burg. underwent an operation at the
hospital because of an abscess on the
neck. He is still suffering from the
effects of the operation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
Audited Tax Bills.

The finance committee Of the city
council met last night and audited
the tax accounts Of Collector Sencin-
diver for the year 1906 and 1907. IT
was decided to bring suit against a
lot Of delinquent taxpayers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
County Clerks Office Closed.

The office of tn clerk OF the coun-
ty court was closed at 70 O'Clock today
for the balance of the day out of re-
spect for the death of Mr.. /. L. Ben
der, whose funeral was held this af-
ternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
Infant Dead.

William, the three-months-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hauch, Al
lensvile, near North Mountain, died
Tuesday at p. IN. The funeral Will
be held at the house Thursday at 10
a. M. and burial near there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18

J w Cookies. Route /. city, won
the third and last machine offered By
the J. Fine Clothing House Mr..
Cookies hal the largest number OF
sales checks II
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18

You can gneraliy find some one viii.
Ing 20 grease the track for you when
son are bent on long and rapid
downhill slide
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
a Stray shoat.

] found stray shoat On my farm,
near the Buxton brick yard, recently
and owner can have same by proving
property and paying cost OF adver-
tisement.
hst ARTHUR WILSON.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
Natal Statistics.

Born on SATURDAY to afr and Mrs
Martin Quinn, North College street. =
son,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
Preference Natural.

1T is very natural, don't you think.
that | should favor the nomination Of
a man who has aided the party in the
fuIfillment of it's platform pledges,
who has assisted me and my admins
tration in accomplishing progressive
reforms rather than those who We're
Indifferent or sought TO prevent ae
successful fulfi1lment of these pledges
and who sought to retard and en-
barass the administration?
Mr.. Swisher's record is one in har-
mony with what has been done and
which ought to be done in the future.
He can for this reason be entrusted to
materially advance this good work To
entrust it to anybody who opposed its
Inauguration and attempted to ham
per and retard the operation + the
new tax laws would be in direct OPP
position to sound discretion"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
DAWSON FOR SWISHER
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES HIS SUP
PORT OF THE FAIRMoNT MAN
Says SwIsher Is Accord with Present
Policies and Can BE Entrusted
With Work Of Reform.

Governor Dawson is reported By the
PiHsburg Dispatch to have announced
his intention to support q W.. Swish
er's candidacy for governor The am
nouncement is no surprise TO the pol
iticians who are familiar with the sit
uation as it is wen known that Of the
three men now aspiring the governor
favored the secrtary at state Tue gov
ernor said In part:
Il have taken no part IN any ~eDort-
ed effort to eliminate anyone from
contest for political Office, nor have
j. nor viii |, 10 anything that can
honestly be construed as an attempt
to dictste to nv party with the can
didates it shall name. am frank to
say that -ome time ago did suggest
to one gentleman, whom I knew well
and for whose abilities | have the
highest regard that | would like to
see him a candidate. do not con-
slider that my official position pre-
cludes me from exercising my politi-
cal and individual rights to have
preference as between candidates
within my own party | see no inn
propriety. therefore in stating that
have a decided preference for the can
didacy OF Mr.. Swisher over the other
gentlemen who are aspiring for the
nomination for governor, and that I
have reasons which deem good and
sufficient for giving his candidacy my
earnest support.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18
ARTHUR WILSON.

The republican state committee will
meet at Parkersburg Friday
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18

One Of Ayers Pills at bedtime will cause
an increased how Of bile, and produce q
gentle laxatjse effect the day following.
Formula orikach box. Show tito your
doctor. He will understand al glance.
Dose, one pill At bedtime.
$3.50 Msas by the J. c. Aver Co.. LEVEL. kA4s ----
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-18

household goods.
r. e BOLEY.
DODD & HOFFMAN. Auctioners.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-13

ton of 10000 veterans of the SpanshAmercan War
He has sought public Office before but has de-
cided the campaign owing to the opportunities of
his many thousands Of friends acquired during his life
long residence in Detroit, who swapping him
with hearty wewshes and promises of active support in
the coming campaign.
He is a member of great many social and fraternal
societies and is possessed of high order of executive
ability.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-13

This proves conclusivey that the people have care
the services of capable. efficient and courteous
in that important position
Since the City Tax Collection Department has been
added the City Treasurers Office the position has be-
important than ever.
The subject of this sketch. who will be candidate
this year. has long ago recognition popular and
efficient public servant.
DO YOU KNOW WHO HE IS?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-13
Who is This
Republican,?
No. z

This popular young Re-
publican, who is a candidate
for City Clerk, was born in
Detroit, of German parent
age, 81 years ago.
He is a veteran of War
with Spain, and now holds
the second highest national
Office in the United Spanish
War Veterans, an organiza-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-13
Guess This One

To represent the wealth.
lest and most populous
ward in tho Common Coun-
Gil of the City of Detroit is
an honor which has not
often, during the history of
the city, been conferred
upon one so young as in the
case of the subject of this
sketch. He will be a can
didate for reelection on the
Republican ticket.
His expert knowledge of
all matters pertaining to
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-13

real and taxation close relation of these
subjects the proper distribution and advancement of
public improvements keep pace with the development
of the large of territory recently acquired by
the city, has made his of value in general
This ability he has shown such that is fire.
queny said of him that he carries "od head young
shoulders
His the council for years more is con-
coded.
1T is YOUR TURN TO NAME HIM.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-13

There several good why the people of this
ward should decide retain the services of this experienced
who has made an honorable and clean record.
Many of his friends wishes him try for position
the County ticket this year He concluded however,
that be alderman of his ward for another would be
honor enough and permit him to devote time to his
rapidly increasing real and insurance business
If you are already acquainted with him real
pleasure awaits you in becoming
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-13
Who is He?
No. II

There is one west side
ward which for many years
has been more than ordi-
narily fortunate in securing
the election of men of high
character and ability as
representatives, both in the
Board of Aldermen and in
the Board of Estimates as
well, and one of these
proves to be the subject of
this sketch. He is Repub-
lican and will be candidate
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-13
Who Is He?

That Public Office is a
Public Trust" and people
hold to this opinion, is
clearly shown by the fact
that during the past IS years
there have been only three
men chosen to be City
Treasurer of Detroit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-01
Gorgeous Gowns.

Not the least interesting feature OF
Nearly a Hero" the newest New York
Casino musical farce. in which Sam
Bernard will be seen at the Belasco The
alter this week, is the costuming.
More than half OF the gowns are
Partisan importations. and the rest are
clever copies from exclusive Partisan
models. Take the gowns worn In the
song, mot Really" Eight OF them are
creations of pure white. which are said
to have cost 500 apiece. They were
made in Paris Of peculiar gauze ma
terial, which is semi-transparent.
One of the scenes in Nearly A Hero" is
laid in the fitting room of theatrical
costumer. In this act the eight girls
again appear in Partisan creations valued
at 500 to 81, 900 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-01

The Pope Manufacturing Company has
in a Waveriy Victoria and a Waveriy
runabout, 1900 models. They are brand
new and shine like twin stars. This COM
pany expects the 1909 Pope Hartford car
tomorrow-that is, the factory promised it,
and 1t would not be surprising if the car
should come within the next forty-eight
hours. The Pope people from now on will
concentrate on the single Hartford car,
having sold their other factories.
Lester Moore's new quarters at $40 14th
street are beginning to shape into the
semblance Of garage. His REQ 1909 cars
are on the way. and he is all smiles. He
says there is going to be lots of business
after election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-01

has bore Of Al inches and stroke Ala
inches. The car Is shaft driven, with a
selective transmission of three speeds
forward and reverse, the wheel base being
106 inches. Quick detachable tires OF
34x3Ia inches are specified for the wheel
equipment. Fifty 6-cylinder 6O-horse-
power 7-passenger Washington touring
cars will soon be produced. The company
is expecting the delivery of right and left
hand motors for the 1909 Carter twtn-en-
CINE cars by December 80.
**
w. ]. Boardman returned to this city
last week after a splendid tour from his
summer home at Manchester-by-th the Sea,
in Massachusetts,. He made the trip in
his Packard car.
The drivers in all the big automobile
races are fatalistS. Ask any one of the
fearless men who skid around sharp COR
ners on two wheels or take the straight
Always at speed of a hundred miles an
hour what are their anticipations of dan
ger in a race which has been fraught
with fatal accidents. and it's ten chances
to one that nearly all will reply: oh!
we'll, ii my time has come l suppose it
will be in this race. These hardy drivers
are ready to answer the call of the ia
millar old figure on the gray horse,
whether he beckons to them while in an
auto race or if it be by breaking their
necks falling out of bed. So thoroughly
do these men enter into the spirit of the
racing game that the drivers who have
been physically incapacitated by Injuries
just before race suffer keener agony by
seeing a contest than if they were actual
competitors whose lives they know are
in danger. Every driver in a big race
has grudge against old Father Time,
although they are not the daredevils that
some sensational writer's would try to
make them out to be- AS rule the races
are driven with extreme caution, and the
accidents which occur are rather the re-
suit of the mechanical defects or the
overstraining of some part which has been
overlooked by the driver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-01

at every big auto contest possible. Louis
]. Bergdoll is going to be competitor
in the Savannah sweepstakes THANKS
giving day.
The Chalmers Def roit was entered for
the Jericho sweepstakes. 40 miles. and
two cars of the make finished first and
second. the winner being driven by Burns,
and the other by Bowers.
1T is a duplicate of this car that Mr.
Bergdoll will drive in the Savannah con-
test.
At the recent annual meeting of the
Automobile Club of Maryland in Baltl-
more it was decided that the CLUB VIII
hold either a hill-climbing or nonstop,
sealed bonnet contest In the near future
1t was also proposed that the organization
should hold an annual endurance contest.
At the meeting the following ofncers
were elected for the ensuing year: Presl-
dent, DIR. III. NJ. Rowe; vice president, u
C. Walker: treasurer, Ernest j. knabe,
ir. secretary. Frank w. Darling; board
of governors, James s. Reese. II. NJ.
Hess. c. H. Millikin. A. A. Pipe. B. B.
Fredenwald, R. NJ Norris, DR.. II. M.
Rowe, D. C. Walker, Ernest j. knabe'
jr.. and Frank W. Darling, Osbourne l.
Yellott was reelected counsel.
1t was announced that SH slsnhoaros
which the club accepted from the Baltl-
more county commissioners were two feet
long by eight inches wide. The commas
sioners also furnished posts for the sigh
boards, with the provision that the ciuo
was to paint them and place them In po-
sition at points along the roads to guide
automobilists on touring trips. The COM
mittee announced that it had already de-
cided upon the location of $50 of these
signs, which will be placed at crossroads
and dangerous curves. Later on the club
will make efforts to have the commission
ers of other counties in the state cooper
ate with them for the purpose of having
similar signs placed in the different coun-
ties,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-01
Advance Australia.

From the Farmer and Settler. Sydney.
A little over a century ago our land
was an "unsown garden, fenced by sea
crags STERILE" its very outlines unknown
to the geographers Of the period Today
proud cities are the ports and gateways
to hinterland Of great and wealthy
provinces and the mammoths and mon
sters have vanished as the desert has
dwindled before the advance Of the ex-
plorer, the pastoralist and the prospector.