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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-22
THE WEST POINT RIOT.
Il Happened During the cadetship Of
jefferson Davis.


Closely connected with Benny Ha-
vens was the great cadet riot of Christ
mas. 1926 in the middle Of jefferson
Davis third year. Before Christmas II
was rumored through the barracks
that Davis and other southern and
southwestern cadets were going to ex-
plain to the other members of the
corps the mysteries of eggnog. Cadets
DAVIS, Tilghman and Temple were to
get the necessaries from Benny's. but
1t seems that something prevented, and
others had to get the materials. The
authorities were suspicious and or
dered the inspectors to stay up all
night to keep order. This angered the
cadets, and the preparations for the
eggnog went on. In the dark of the
morning of Dec. 25 the invitations
were sent out Robert e. Lee and Jo-
seph e. Johnston declined. j. B. Ma
gruder. Drayton. G. ]. Wright and 9TH
ers accepted. Davis was extending the
invitations when he heard rumor that
Captain Hitchcock was abroad. He
ran back to No. north barracks,
where the refreshments were collected,
called out, Put away that grog, boys;
old Hitch is coming" and looked up to
find that Hitchcock was already In the
room. Davis was sent to his quarters
under arrest, fortunately for him, for
after some hilarious noise he went to
sleep and did not get into the riot
which then began. The instructors
and officers were chased out Of the
halls into their own rooms and there
besieged. The cadets obtained arms
and organized the Helve1an league to
protect themselves against the bonn
bardiers, who, they heard, were or
dered out to subdue them. Davis room
mate, Walter B. Guion of Mississippi,
was the leader Of the Helvetians He
secured pistol and tried to shoot
Captain Hitchcock. Some of the off,
GERS were badly bruised with stove
wood that the cadets threw at them.
After an hour or two the riot wore
out. Later nineteen cadets, among
them Guion. were court martialed and
dismissed. Davis, with others, was
kept long under arrest and given de-
merfts.-Professor w. l. Fleming In
Metropolitan Magazine.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-22

ii T had always been Cynthy's word
and Lem felt no disposition TIC
" quarrel with 1t under the circum.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-22
NEW ENGLAND WITCHES.
A Small Record Compared With That
of Other Countries.

A Small Record Compared With That
of Other Countries.
Yankees have so long and so loudly
confessed their ancestral sins that the
facts in the case are little known. So
much Is said about Salem that the exc
cution of witches In Pennsylvania Is
overlooked. The scant score of persons
hanged for witchcraft in New England
causes more comment than the many
thousands legally burned for that
crime in Europe.
In all New England, according to
Nathaniel Hawthorne, nineteen per-
sons were executed as witches. One
more was accused Of the crime and
for refusal to plead was pressed to
death. after the custom of the day.
The facts concerning the widespread
belief in witchcraft and the enormous
number of witches killed may be
found in any encyclopedia. Haydn's
Dictionary Of Dates says: More
than 100000 persisted, mostly by the
flames. In Germany" Chambers En-
cyclopedia says: I'm England and Scot
lduu Tie WlLIu LldIld WAS SOMEWHAT
later in setting In than on the CONT
nent, but when it did SO 1t was little
if at all less virulent, the reformation
Notwithstanding 1.-The number of
victims in Scotland from first to last
has been estimated at upward of
1000" DR.. Sprenger in his Life Of
Mohammed" computes the entire num-
Der of persons who have been burned
as witches during the Christian epoch
at 100000.
Witchcraft prosecutions in New Eng
land took place in 1892 They were all
done In six months. In England they
continued till we'll into the next cen
tury. In 1868 reputed wizard was
drowned in a pond at Rockingham. in
Essex. Says Chambers, 1T was con-
sidered worthy of notice that nearly
all the sixty or seventy persons con-
cerned in the outrage were of the small
tradesmen class, none of the agricul-
tural laborers being mixed up In the
affair. "-Springfeld Republican.
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= posiin'
BY E. NJ. MURRAY.
Copyright. 1907. by c. N. Lurie.l
BY E. NJ. MURRAY.
copyright. 1907. by c. N. Lurte. ]

R I had always been Cynthy's word
and Lem felt no disposition t,
- quarrel with 1t under the circum
stances. He let his mind run
back to the long ago days when BIZ
carried her books to school and plan
ned small treats within the scope q,
their narrow lives which his awkward
tongue and self conscious mind almost
prevented his laying before her. Gym
thy was not given to many words her
self, and so when he finally managed
to suggest "S'pose we go berrying Sat
urday" or skating, as the season
might allow, Cynthy had always con
tented herself With replying "s'posin'.'
: He saw himself again as he was In
those days, big for his years, hands
and face tanned almost leather color
with sun and wind, a shock of unruly
brown hair and eyes of almost the
same shade. He did himself but scant
justice as far as appearance went. II
did not occur to him that he had been
a goodly sight to look upon even at
that time, for he had been then as now
the seeming embodiment of rugged
health. Looking at Cynthy, he saw
traces of the same air of fragility that
had characterized her as a child and
seemed to set her apart from the other
children. He had long known that It
was not an indication of weak health,
but was due rather to certain trans
parency of skin which neither sun nor
wind seemed to affect. He felt just as
big and overgrown beside her today as
he had done years ago, and Cynthy's
assent to his latest suggestion had fill
ed him with the same sense of wonder
and delight as In t&t old time.
He would have liked to know If Gym
thy was thinking of those old days In
the same way as he was. He recalled
that in that PARKWAY time he used to
speculate whether that simple word Of
assent "S'postn' caused Cynthy any
Of the pleasurable sensations 1t gave
him to hear it. He had never dared
to ask such question, and he wonder
ed If he ever would. There was a de-
Hghtful possibility that he might. and
his heart beat higher at the thought
If he had stopped to consider that fact,
he would have known 1t was quite un-
necessary, as that organ had not been
doing normal work for a week past
and before this last increase had been
going to an alarming rate. Indeed,
were there no prospect of a decrease
even the sturdy frame of Lem Minturn
could not long have withstood its on
slaught. But no thought of danger
from that cause rose in the young
mans mind. There were more dan
gerous things for him to consider than
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-22

reason so old that / had not recognized
1t and at the same time so new that 1t
brings more pain than joy. Cynthy,
you are the reason"
He paused again and saw the blood
surge up into the girls face. Her
breath came in quick gasps, but she
turned toward him with a look that
was partly inquiry, partly surprise and
some doubt. but there was no repug-
nance. That encouraged him to take
up his narrative where he had so alb
ruptly stopped.
II love you, Cynthy, but 1 did not
know 1t until week ago. / thought
was too busy to care for girls; but,
Cynthy, it was because you had all my
heart, and l did not know it. 1t was
really for you that studied and won
my way to success. I was too wholly
a boy when you went away to under
stand what gave me such pain to part
with you. But even then / must have
loved you'
He paused for a moment as If to
steady himself for what must follow
Cynthy said nothing, but she drew
| nearer to him as If unconsciously
drawn, and her face was lighted with
smile that even Lem saw was the
outward expression of inward joy. He
drew her into his arms, and she did
not resist. For a moment he held her
so, while he waited for his heart to
steady. Then with a twinkle in his
honest brown eye he turned her face
up to his and before kissing her said
'Cynthy, s'pose we get married?"
And Cynthy answered, '.S'posin,."
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-22

your gong OH 10 the city tlac way
was a blow that stunned me. I could
not get used to it. did not once think
Of asking you to write to me. In fact,
could think Of nothing but that you
were going. The place seemed mighty
lonesome after you were gone, and l
gave myself up to my work in the mill
as If that, too, would never change.
But 1t bothered me that you were
going to have opportunities in the city
that would put you away out Of my
class. That thought was discoura ging
until one day said to myself, 'Cynthy,
B'pose we both studyY And 1t seemed
to me that I could hear you say,
'S'posin'.' That settled 1t. | began,
and after year or two, during which
had been steadily advancing in the
mill, asked this question: 'Cynthy,
s'pose go away and take technical
course and fit myself for assistant su-
perintendentY And again you seemed
to answer, 'S'posin'.'
81 talked the matter over with the
superintendent, who had always been
a good friend, and he heartily approx
ed. Well. few months later I went
and put In some hard studying for the
next few years. During vacations
worked In the min and got thoroughly
acquainted with its needs. have not
known many girls, because I have
been too busy, and-well. that seems
TO be all there b to It Here / am In
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-22
A Royal Golfer.

King James II. was fine golfer In
the sense OF fondness for the game
and In other senses too He it was. as
Duke Of York, who, when challenged
by two English noblemen at the Scot
fish court to q match, the duke to take
any partner whom he could find, took
to his side an Edinburgh shoemaker
named John Patersone. The duke and
Patersone won, and the latter, being
given half the stake. built for himself
q house, which Is to be distinguished
by the record upon 1t in Canongate to
this day.-Fry's Magazine.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-22
A Book She Wouldn't Read.

orhere is one book of Mr.. Steven
sons that l myself have never read"
said Mrs. Stevenson once. II refused
to read it and held to my refusal.
make it rule never to read a novel
the scene of which is laid in a bygone
age. The author always deems it his
duty to make his characters talk in
what he considers the language of that
period, and I am always sure that he
doesn't know positively how they did
talk, so I won't read such books. I
would never read the Black Arrow
and Mr.. Stevenson thought 1t such a
good joke that he insisted upon dedi.
eating 1t to me-"
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Her Goodness.

Bridey-My wife is a very good cook.
Wise-Get out! Her mother told me
she was just taking her first lessons
when you married her. Bridey-Ex-
actly. She was good enough not to
continue her lessons on me.-Philadel-
phia Press.
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Willing TO Take Chances,

The Man-I'd give anything If you
would kiss me. The Maid-But the
scientists say that kisses breed dis
ease. The Man-Oh. never mind that.
Go ahead and make me an invalid for
ufe.-Philadelphia Inquirer. ~-sr~-Ns'szss
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Mixed.

Mrs. Browne She's forever COM
planning, but think she merely lacks
stamina Mrs. Malaprop- Oh, no; she's
got It; at any rate, that's what the doc
tor calls her disease. She can't sleep,
you know.-Exchange
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24
Saved Sch0oimage S Life.

Bunker Hill, w. Va. Jan. 17.-The
presence of mind and quick action OF
Paul Clendenning, the little son of A,
G. Clendenning, of Bunker Hill saved
the life of a companion, Stuart Chine,
at this place today.
The boys were on their way to school
when young Cline, in crossing the
tracks, caught his foot in cattle
guard. Despite frantic efforts, the lit
tie fellows foot could not be released
The Cumberland Valley fast mail train
due at 9.20, was approaching, but
young Clendenning rose to the emer
gency. Dashing down the track, he
waved his arms wildly tethe engineer
who stopped his train within a few
feet # the helpless boy.
Willing hands of the trainmen soor
| released young Cline, and Paul Glen
denning is the hero Of the hour.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24
new Buildings

Mr.. W. H. Heiston intends TO erect a
three story brick building IN the rear
of 4lo West Race street, the dimen-
sions of which will be 2SX5o feet and
covered with slate roof. 1t is design
ed for mill imposes but principally as
warehouse for mill machinery.
Another building close by will be
erected by Il e w. Il. Heiston Mill
Construction Co, This will be located
in the rear Of zoo an6 40S West Race
street, and viii also be three-story
structure 30 feet lorg and 38 feet wide
and will have slate roof. This build
ing Is intended for storage purposes,
the present quarters being entirely in
adequate for the demands Of the grow
ing business of the company,
1t may be added here that the bust
ness of the company last year amount
ed to nearly 100000. one contract fol-
mill machinery in North Carolina
alone amounting to $4,000.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24

Gov. Dawson, al the state officers
and the entire Rel ublicar State EX-
eeutive committee Lave sent a petition
to Gov. Wilson Ct Kentucky asking
the pardon of caleb Powers charged
with completely in the murder OF
Gov. William Goebel in 1900. Powers
has had four trials Twice he was SEN
fenced 10 be hanged. once to life I'M
prisonment aEd CT. The fourth trial the
jury failed oagtee. Powers has spent
eight years in jail and suffered great
mental anxiety lut it seems that his
punishment is very small compared
TO his crime. 1t can hardly be claimed
that Powers il clear of any completely
in the cold blooded murder.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24
PUBLIC sale
OF Valuable
Personal Property

Owing to bad health will sell at my nome
5 miles northwest Of bsrtnsourg.
miles southeast OF Hedgesviils On arm
Spring road, on Cromwell Sperow farm on
Thursday Feb. ID 1908
beginning at 10 O'Clock the following
8 Head Horses
No. /. Logan, gray horse, weight Il 90 good
wagon a.d bashear leader; NO. =. 49,
leader; No 4. Doll. u good general purpose
ms re in fos by the roam Belgium horse; 70.
s. Lack gray horse b years old. omar asna
STOCK . good saddle, driving or Work morse
No. 8, Belle fine Belgium mare, 2 years oia IN
spring; No. Bess. a fine yenrlii Belgium
colt; No. Frank, dark brown horse years
old, hne driver.
10 Head Cattle
Of then first class milk cows. All Jerseys
bat one, with calves at side, These are s.ricI-
iy firs.cIass Durham bull. pure Dred IeI.
sey bull calf year old, Durham Dull cali anu
ZINE heller calves
Head Hogs
of which are fine brood sows, will have pigs
by day OF sale balance goo1 thrifty shoals
II Head Sheep
All ewes, with Is lambs that will weigh 50 lbs
by day OF sale
Farming Implements
a-horse studebaker wagon Champion Wabbe
gear mower, Dee ring corn harvester, SupeI-
Tor grain drill Oliver chilled pillow NO, ~.
Black Hawk check row corn planter, drlve
wheels extra 6 shovel Buckeye cultivator,
spring tooth harrow, nallock weeder, success
manure spreader, 50 bushes; set hay ladders,
Niceiy,s make, 20 feet long; single shoVel
pillow Gouble shovel plow, pr. spreaders, lot
sir gle, double and thIibbie tees, corn drop.
per- seed sower, cross cut saw, BUCK saw, hand
saw. shoVels, mattocks, wedges, brace and
Bit, dinner bell.
Harness
2 sets breee bbands, 2 sets front gears, 4 sets
plow AIRS. sets fly nets all new; saddles,
set buggy harness, cellars, brides, halterscow
chain. bnlt faces
falling top puggies, chunk stove, bed, enslrs,
Sbarp!ess Cream separator new. ana many
other articles too numerous to mention.
Terms
A credit of months will be given on all sums
of $40 and over the purchaser to give note,
with approved security negotiable and pay
able at the Peoples Trust Company with In
terest from date, nut II paid at maturity inter
est reinitted. UGder $40 cash No property TO
be removed until settled for
The auctio1eer has inspected this property
and wlahes to say that II is In fine condition.
JAS. n. SPEROW
Dodd & Hoffman, Auct.
d. H. Stuckey, Clerk.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24
TRUSTEES SALE
OF Valuable
Personal Property

We. the undersigned by virtue of the au-
thority vested in US by deed Of general as
signment made by II. T. HOFFMAN to us Ms
trustee bearing date the day of January,
l90s, will offer for sale at public auction on
the HOFFMAN FARM" located shout enc
md one half miles west of Darkesville in
berkeley County, West Virginia, the follow
Ing personal property ON
Saturday Feb. 1908
beginllng at 10 o'clock a. m.
IL Head Horses
No. !. Percheroa mare, yrs. old, in foal by
b lglul., horse a coed leader, 1850 lbs, No.
os9"f, 'a"ie, yrs, strap mare IN foai sY BEL SCI,
work al y " here, l509 bs. No, 4. fine heavy
draft horse, no better leader, Is years VT. 1850;
No. b. bay mare, LOO lbs ndmoer one WORK
mare good leader; . head of fine weAnling
celts as can be fousd anywhere. head cat
tie, mix COWS, will be fresh soon; stesrs,wt
about 800 lbs. all In good condition.
20 Head Sheep
will all have lambs by dny of sale fine big
ewes and Young.
40 Head Hogs
6breod sows, 3 will falrow in spring, fat stag
and SOW, the rest are thrifty yoahg boys from
AZ to 80 lbs. each
Farming Implements
2horse studebaker waSon, only been used q
short time, Osborne binder cut one crop, new,
Walter A. Wood mower, new. John Deere
cuitivators, Superior drill sowed one crop
spring harrows. horse rake, pr. sheiYinss,
Oliver chilled plows No. 40. double and
single plows, 50 new grain sacks, mattocks,
shoveis, etc.
Buggy good as new. stick wagon, dog cart, 2
sets srSechbands, 2sets front gears,4 SETS lily
nets the best made, collars, brides, halters,
single harness, cow CHAINS, sets plow gears.
500 Blu. Com. Abeut Is Tons Hay
1900 Bundles Fodder. SO Acres Wheat
In sreuud well fertilized and MANFRED and
looks the best of any ~heat in the county,
$50 chick ems, ) Narraga II turkey hens, lot
of meat, lard, pota1 ees, good incubator ana
breeder, sausage grinder big pots.
Household Goods
be'reom suits, CHI ma closet good as new,
sewing machine, sofa, 3 stands, reekinS
chair, parlor and dining room chairs, carpets,
nlattings, In, leum, csrner cupboard Old
time, parlor stove, cook stove and utensils,
table, cider bJls SoIas apples, some cam %
fruit ana many other articles too nameeous
too mentlon
Terms
A credit OF months Will be given on all
sums OF 81 D and upward the purchaser to give
his note with approved security negotiable
and pay able al the Merchants and farEers
bank with interest from date. Under 80 cash.
No property to be removed until settled for.
A. r. NOBL
IL. G. HOFFMAN
Trustees
j. NJ tlshpsw Il ID, H. S:uckey Clerks.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24
Ever ythlnq In White.

I have now in stock my full line Of
White Goods for spring and summer
Embroidery, Lace, All-over Embroi.
derry and Lace Waistings. English
Long Cloth, Mule, India Linen, Per-
sian Lawn, French Lawn, Dimity
Linen, Wash Chiffon. Airline Cloth,
Muslin Underwear. All the up-to-date
White Goods. Remember this sale
commences Tuesday, January 2Sth.
20-7t. Frank 5. Emmert.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24

The Berkeley club held its annual
election Friday night. The old officers
wsre reelected as follows:
President-T. w. Martin.
Vice President g. G. Keedy.
Seereiary-Frank Van Horn.
TreasurerA f. A. Hobbs.
BiDrarian-Abram Horsfall.
The directors or board ofcontrol con-
slsts Of the above officers and the fol-
lowing member elected: w. RI. Wilen
and T. M Pearson, together with 8.
A. Westenhaver, Abram Horsfall and
Wade c. Kilmer,who were hold overs,
line in all.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24
WAGELEY-SHADE.

Miss Edith Wageley, daughterof Mr.
ard Mrs. John Wageley, near Lee
town, w. Va, apopuiar young lady
and Arnold Shade, a, contractor tand
carpenter, of MartInsburg, Furnished
their many friends with pleasant
surprise, when they went to Hagers
town on the early train over the G. V
railroad and were married one day last
week, The ceremony was performed by
Rev. John II. Jeffries, ofthe Washing
ton Square NJ. +. church. Mr.. anG
Mrs. Shade returned to Martinsburg
and are receiving the congratulations
OF their friends.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24
Razk OF kdarsqns0arg

4 lie board Of directors Of the Bank
Of Martinsburg held the anDuel meet
ing al the bank Wednesday aud or
ganized by the election of officer. The
boAr.s ais0 ,jee.ared Dividend Of q
per cent. The officers of the bank are
as follows:
President-Jehn J. Helzel.
Lashier--A. ID. Darby.
o Assistant Ceshier-Guy Helzel.
Directors-J acob Rush, J. A. Rams,
burg, DR.. c. W. Link, Lee NJ. Bender,
nj. L. Dorn, John j. Hetzel, DR.. G. b.
Hedges, w, NJ. Boltz, DR.. a. J. Lee
master, f. c. Miles, o. S. Rigsby, DR..
jill. shipper.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24
PIKE Meeting.

The meeting Of the directors Of the
Martinsburg and Winchester Turn
pike company to have been held on
Tuesday was postponed on account o.
the Illness of one Of the directors. The
meeting is ITO come of next week
at which time we understand an
organization will take place making
some changes in offices. The slate as
arranged, we understand, provides fol
MI o. b. LefevTeto be made president
and Mr.. John J. Hetzel, who has been
president for number Of years, to b(
made secretary and treasurer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24

The Republle,n state committee of
West Virginia II in ParNersbufg on
last Friday ana sfter good deal OF
legrolIing and wire pulling pass
ed an endorsement Of. the Taft boom
aroused and most Of the members
signed it. These gentlemen better be
careful for they IN y get chastising
from Boss Steve who is opposed TO
Taft.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24

When the Republican Nationalon Z
yention meets il Will be.Taft with the
postmasters behii d him against the
field and II promises to. be "a bitter
fight. In 1880 the nomination went
TO Garfield WHIT wes but little thought
of as presidential possibility and had
Int one vote in tie beginning and his
tory may report itself this year.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24

Mr.CharlesLicklider, of jefferson coun
ty aud MissHelen Mcdonald, daughter
of MIR. W.T.McDonald were married at
the parsonage of the NJ. E. Church in
shephsrdtown on last Friday evening
by Pastor Wolf.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24

Col. Pres Morris, of The Petersburg
State Journal who was e .joying real
congressional boom last year Is now
very quiet. Can il be possible that the
old war horse has heen scared off?
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24

The State Bar Assoc tion at its last
meeting passed strong resolution
urging the x+ov to incinuein his call for
the extra session OF Tie legislature, a
uniform primary election law but his
Excellancy has seen fit TO omit i.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-24

The Republican arty is in bad
straights. 1t has nobody toblame with
the panic. They now claim we had too
much prosperity and sailed too high
and therefore The people brought it en-
them selves.