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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19

The following article is from the
September number of the Merchants
Trade Journal:
During the fore part, in fact, during
January and February of this year,
numerous reports seemed to be in
circulation tending to show that
Sears. Roebuck e Co., since their in
dictment in the United States court,
as a result of the Journals inyestiga-
ton, were very near a financial
crisis. In fact, it came to the Journal
several times that there was very
great danger of their financial failure
at any time. Since these reports
many people nave been anxious TO
know what their financial statement
would show when issued on July LIST.
The Wall Street Journal OF July IL,
and by the way, the Wall Street
Journal is a daily financial publication
published n Wall street, New York.
In the issue referred to. it has quite
a long article and statement having
to do with Sears, Roebuck & Cos
financial condition, based on their
statement of the year ending Jun
80. 1908. This statement shows that
their surplus was reduced from w.
sac. 10000 at the close OF the year
1907, to 1.704. $4,000 at the close OF
the last fiscal year. This, as tne
Wall Street Journal says, shows a de-
crease OF $500. 10000 in surplus. which
evidently went for the payment OF
dividends. 1t will be remembered
that Sears. Roebuck & Co.'S preferred
stock draws a given per cent OF in
terest. or dividends. and this must be
met or the company would go into
une hands of a receiver. And it Is
very likely this $500. 100000 was taken
out Of the surplus and used for pay
ing dividends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19

into consideration the fact that We a.
sire to vote for the continuation Of
republican policies which have made
this nation prosperous. Therefore, all
the congressman go on our ticket.
'If any elector or candidate for
congress does lot want to be on our
ticket, he must nnd some way TO get
himself OFF OF it. If 1t Is possible for
him to force his name OF the tickeE,
then he must shoulder the respons+
bility alone for what might happen 10
him. Whether any man can prevent
the use OF his name on our ballot, !
don't know. That Is for the man 70
ffgures out IL he doesn't want to soay
on
you cannot make 1t too emphatic
that what I have outlined will be ~
course"
The nights session was an en-
thusiastlc one. At the outset Candi-
date Scherr declared that the day for
compromise had passed and that no
intended now TO ight to the finish.
This was spoken In answer to q state
meut that Senator Scott had exrress-
ed a willingness to be a compromise
candidate. Stirring addresses were
made by other prominent Q STAA
petitions will be mailed broadcast
over the state.
While 1t is known that the talk be-
tween Senators Scott and Elkins ~
the Mcclure. house. Wheeling, Monday
morning came under the general heA0
Of Strengthening Out the Republican
Middle in West Virginia" according
to a statement made by the junior
senator. 1t did not come under thc
sub-head scott as a Compromise
Candidate for Governor" Senator
Scott made a strong denial Of DO
story that Elkins had talked 70 him
about running, saying when asked
about the story:
Senator Elkins eve said . worn
to me about running for governor aHd
you can say that for me most en-
phatically."
Further than that the senator did
not discuss the report that he stands
ready to sacrifice rwo years In tho
senate and make the race for the
governorship. He was reported 20
have said to q friend in private con
v~ersation that be would be willing To-
run.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19

fraud. Certain statements in it's cir
culars have formed the basis of the
serious charge. Not only have compe-
titors, but local traders in every part
of the country nave taken advantage
of that indictment to hurt It's bust
ness"
These two statements coming from
authoritive sources and In fact right
from headquarters, indicate that when
some are brought to account
when they are indicted for faudu-
lent use OF the mails-it has a
very marked tendency to decrease
their business. If they hal been doing
a fraudulent business. and we doubt
not but what most people think they
have, then tnis forces them to an
swer for their wrongs and puts the
business where 1t belongs, in the
hands of the legitimate retail dealers,
and is a very satisfactory condition.
Many retail merchants have said
that although they thought this large
mail order house was fraudulent from
top to bottom, yet they thought moth
ing could be done to punish them or
to bring about a different condition.
1t makes no difference, Mr.. Merchant
what you have thought about It, their
own statements prove things can
be righted-
One in reading between the lines
OF the Wall Street Journal will be
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
THE WEDDING BELLS
RING OUT FOR THEM
Miss Bertrand Supplee Weds Mr..
Littleton ShauII.
MISS PERClE KlLMER WEEDS
MR.. PEYT0N RAINIER
Pretty Wedding in First Baptist
Church That unites Two Popular
Young PeopIe-Miss kiImer Quietly
Married at Her Home-Miss Stott
and Mr.. Rickenberg Married.

From The World Of wednesday:
A very pretty wedding was sol
emnized this evening at 1880 O'Clock
In the First Baptist CHURCH, the con
tracting parties being Miss Bertrand
Supplee and Mr.. H. Littleton Shaull
The officiating clergyman was Rev
w. D. McCurdy, pastor OF both bride
and groom. The matron OF honor was
Mrs. ]. r. Poland, sister Of the bride
and the best man was Mr.. John s
Shauli. brother of the groom.
The usners were Mr.. l.. Fl. Thomp
son, Mr.. J. r. Poland, Mr.. J. e.
Thrasher and Mr.. N. G. Tavenner.
The altar of the church was beau-
tifully decorated with potted plants,
ferns. golden road and other flowers,
AS the bridal party entered the
church Mrs. Francis L~ittleton. oil
Charles Town. played the Lohengrin
wedding march. During the marriage
ceremony Mrs. Littleton softly played
Star of Hope" and as a occasional
Memberships wedding march.
The bride was attired In a hand
some gown of white silk null over
taffeta and carried Bride roses. Her
ornament was a necklace OF pearls,
the gift of the groom. Her going
away dress was of blue cloth with
hat and gloves to match. The matron
of honor wore a white batiste dress
and carried yellow roses. the color
scheme Of the wedding being yellow
ana green. The gentlemen were al
III fun evening dress.
Among the guests from a distance
at the wedding we're: Mr. J. e
Suppiee, of Washington; Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis Littleton, Misses Kate
and Fannie Littleton, Miss Fannie
Heidwohl and Miss Jennie Tavenner
Of Charles Town.
After the ceremony the wedding
party were driven TO the home OF the
bride, No. 223 West King street. Hav'
Continued on Page 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
SECOND STEP TAKEN
FOR NEW CHARTER
Permanent Organization Was Ef-
fected on tuesday Evening.
COL. WALKER CHAIRMAN,
MR.. EMMERT VICE CHAIRMAN
Attorney c. E. Martin Made seore-
tary and the Work Of the Commits
sio Discussed-Go in a Body This
Afternoon With Engineer to Make
Preliminary Surveys.
Preliminary Surveys.

From The World Of Wednesday:
The charter commissioners met on
Tuesday evening in the library at tae
law office of Faulkner. Walker &
Woods. All the members of the com
mission, as appointed by Mayor Cush-
wa, and announced exclusively in The
World on Monday evening of this
week, were present.
The commission formally organized
by the selection of Col. s. W. Walker,
as chairman; F. S. Emmert, vice
chairman. and Attorney c. E. Martin,
secretary.
The members of tine commission
discussed the formation Of the char
ter and talked over many things, but
no definite outline of the work has
yet been made out.
The me nbers are all unanimous in
giving the city the most up-to-date
charter that it is possible to frame.
This afternoon. the members Of the
commission, with Engineer Van
Metre, went out in carriages and au-
tomobiles to look over the present
city limits and get a line on some
of the proposed limits. These pre-
liminary surveys will be made as a
basis for the worksthat will be done
by the commission.
The members of the commission
realize that they have a big task on
their hands and are going to under
take 1t with a determination to do
thorough work The memoirs are all
hard workers and know tdat It viii
require a great deal of their time
but are willing to sacrifice this In or
der to give the people of this city
something which they have needed so
long.
The gratifying feature of the thing
is that they are harmonious and will
work together for the same end. Pol
itics will not be allowed to enter into
their affairs and there will be no
one mar power in the commission.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
BOYS C~OMPLIMENTED
BY INSPECTING OFFICER

Camp Benjamin Harrison, Sept. -.
To-day being Sunday was a day Of
rest for both regulars ami National
puardsmen here at Fort Benjambn
Harrison. The regular calls Tor
drill. etc. we're blown bur recall was
blown immediately afterwards.
All the Martinsburg boys are woIl
Continued on Page 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
IN CHANCERY
ARE DISPOSED OF
Young Man Pleads Guilty Of
Horse Stealing.
THREE BOYS SENT TO
THE REFORM SCHOOL
Virgil johnson Gets His Dose for
slashins Lester Tut With a Razor
Judge Faulkner Passes Heavy
Sentences on Criminals Tuesday
Court Adjourned to Thursday.

From The World of Thursday:
The following cases in chancery
and at law were disposed Of AZ cir
cult court this morning:
III. P. Thorn, ct al. VS.. j.. III. Doing,
decree consolidating all chancery
causes against defendant, establishing
debts. and appointing special commits
sioners to make sale OF the real es-
tate for the satisfaction of the liens.
]. NJ Woods, committee, VS.. ]. D..
Barnard ct al, order amending pc
tition and comforting authority upon
trustees to use their discretion In the
sale OF property involved.
G. E. STAFF VS.. Lucy STAR and 9th
ers. order making distribution of the
funds in the hands OF the bonded
special commissioner.
e. D. Gardner, etc. VS.. William
Havey and others, order fling report
of master commissioner establishing
debts, and directing a sale OF the
real estate.
Ellis Ellis VS.. L. P. Hoffman, ct al.
decree referring cause to commits
sioner of accounts to ascertain real
estate owned by defendants and to
audit the liens against the am in
the order of their respective prior
tiles.
Kate Voegel VS.. Margaret Brown
and others. order approving inal re-
port of distributions made by bonded
special commissioner and retiring the
cause from the docket.
w. G. Kilmer. administrator. etc,
VS.. Sarah R. Stump, ct all. and Lee
M. Bender against same parties de-
cree confirming report OF bonded
special commissioner showing distri-
button of proceeds from the sale OF
real estate.
John w. Criswell vs. J. 2. Stehaey
and others, decree suggesting death
of the plaintiff and revfvfng u in
Continued n Page 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
OLD SPOKE WORKS STOCK
Mr. Jones lie Making Distribution Of
Money Due stockholders.

Mr.. w. L. Jones is distributing the
money which has accrued from the
sale Of the property Of the Martins
burg Manufacturing Co. This was the
old spoke works company and tine
shareholders are entitled to some bal
ance. Mr.. Jones is endeavoring to
get this business cleaned UP and he
will be glad If all holders Of stock
certificates will cafl on him and get
their check.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
SET ELECTORS
ON BOTH TICKETS
Scherr VIII Stay il The Race
Until The Finish.
PUBLICLY WlTHDRAWS
HIS FORMER PROPOSITION
Petitions for Ticket Are Being Sent
Out BY the Committee Today to All
the counties-creat Enthusiasm at
the Meetins-compromise Nominee
Is Now impossible.

Parkersburg, w. va, Sept. 1.-THE
m of the Tart electors in West
Virginia and candidates for congress
will be placed on the Lincoln repub-
lican ticket. This has been decisively
decided by the Scherr conference
held here.
If any of the electors or candidates
for congress .bject to going on the
ticket 1t Is up to them to find means
Of getting their anne on the ticket.
II they succeed in getting OF taen
the responsibility for their defeat will
rest upon themselves alone.
This matter was discussed at
length by the republicans who 9
here and who represented practically
every county In the state. The point
was made That In view OF the fact
that they had promised the national
committee that they would do all in
their power to carry West Virginia
for Taft and aid in the election of a
republican congress to carry out re-
publican policies, the only proper
course to pursue was to put the cleo
tors and congressman on the ticket
regardless OF what their personal
wishes in the matter might be. This
view prevailed unanimously and
steps we're Immediately taken for the
distribution OF the necessary petitions
to get the ticket on the ballot. The
matter Of putting county candidates
on the ticket wilt be settled by the
various county organizations.
Grants Statement.
Chairman Il. NJ. Grant has made
the following statement:
"As to the electors we don't con-
slider thet we are voting for them. We
do consider that we are voting for
Taft and therefore the electors Will
ppear on our ticket and their indt-
vidual personalities will not be con-
sidered. AS to congressman, WI tax
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
CHILDREN TO LEARN
THE POSTAL SYSTEM
Postmasters Are Required to Fur
nish School Teachers With
information.

Postmaster General Meyer plans to
have public school children EDUCATED
in the organization of the postal sys-
tenn so that the service may be ian
proved.
The postmasters are instructed to
arrange with the local school author
titles for a series of lectures.
Where the postmaster can't lecture
he will furnish information to the
teachers in all branches OF the SER
vice which are to be thoroughly ex-
planned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Met at B. & 0. Train by yesfry Of
Episcopal Church.
PUBLIC RECEPTION WILL
BE RENDERED HIM TONIGHT
Sailed From New York May % as
state Delegate to Pan-Anslican
Congress in London-spent Over
Two Months in Touring the Con-
tinent-WarmIy Welcomed Home.

Rev. John s. Douglas, rector OF
Trinity Episcopal church, who arriy-
ed in New York Last Saturday from a
four months trip to Europe, reached
home this afternoon on train, No. 5
from Washington. He was met at the
B. and 0. station by the vestry of the
church and a number of the congre-
cation and escorted to the rectory on
West King street.
The following members Of the YES
try composed the reception commit
tee at the train: Capt. ". B. Colston,
Mr.. John e. Boyd. Mr.. Alexander
Parks, Mr.. Edward Rutledge, Mr.. H.
L.. Alexander, Mr.. II. L. DOLL and Mr..
A. M. Gilbert. The two other mem
bers of the yestry: DR.. A. Andrews
and Mr.. c. A. Miller are absent from
town.
Rev. Mr. Douglas was ACCORDED a
most hearty welcome home by those
of his parishioners who me him. He
was accompanied home from Wash
ington today by his wife who had
met him in New York on his arrival
from Europe. Together they went
thence to Prince Georges county. Va,
and spent several days with Mr..
Douglas mother.
This evening a public reception
will be rendered Rev. Mr.. Douglas in
the parish house from 8 to 10 O'Clock.
The Thursday club will furnish mu-
sic and refreshments will be served
The ladies OF the congregation have
been busy today decorating the par
ism house with flower. The reception
tonight promises to be a notable
social event and many members OF
other churches of town will take this
opportunity to welcome home one
who is so highly esteemed in the
community as Mr.. Douglas.
Rev. Mr.. Douglas left Martinsburg
May 81, last, sailing from New York
on the 23rd for London as a delegate
from West Virginia to the Pan-Angli-
can conference that met during the
month OF June. After this notable
gathering adjourned he made a tour
of Continental Europe which must
have been especially interesting to
one so able to appreciate a trip OF
this sort. The people of M~artinsburg
generally win be glad to hear OF his
safe arrival home and will extend to
him a cordial welcome.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-31
NEWS FROM EXCELSIOR.
New and Large School Building to
Replace at Once Building
Which was Burned.

EXcclSior January 3n.--Mr. Ar
thur Ice Wheeler, who is cIerkiny at
Ncwbcrry, spent Sunday with his faith
cr's family in this section.
Mr.. y. NJ. Counts is buildin" Il ten
amt house ON the public road
Mr.. Ira Mates, Of Columbia, spent
Sunday with his fathers ramiy, Mr..
A. \. Mates.
Our teacher. Miss Sudic Roulwarc,
will spend nrr short vacation with
her fathers family.
Our new Sunday school nr"aA is
expected /" come in any day.
As was mentioned in Tuesdays
Herald ami News. Excelsior school
house was burned down early Monday
morning. Mr. j. d. Stone, who lives
near. wHS the first Ia discover the
lire, an,l when he reached
the bnildin% h1 found the firo
house. Mr.. Stone and his son entered
the house and got out the library, the
teachers rlfair and desk. and one
stove. The other contents were con-
sumrd in The fire. There were Sun
day school and preaching service by
the Rev. Ira s. Caldwell nA Sunday
afternoon.
Tine huil,lny wa> insured for $500.
The trustees AMI patrons ct the school
called II mrrlln" ON Mnnlay night. and
at tins meeting II WAS decided to re-
place the house ut once, and lumber
will be placed ON the ground this
week and work will soon commrnrt.
1t is the plan "r the trustees and pat
r"m> l." put up Il m'lrh larger huilI
imw than the olI one. and also TO
build the new mouse facing the public
road. The trustees and patrons Of
the school rrl,nn thanks to the
Prosperity graded school for their
kind invitation /" use one of their
rooms until they could rebuild, but
This invitation and one or two others
were found too announcement for lhc
smaller chillrrn and at the meet
in% MumIay ni"i,t il was lrridrd to
shut duwI he school until the new
bui!din" r"uld BE- put up. II th'
weather is net to" rough il is en-
p"ctrh and hoped i'r ncw school
h"u,r viii w. ready rur ~rh"" I" re-
"r"u 1T lrnrr a@aiu in two or thrcy
weeks 'inr
Sigma.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-31

Rev. and Mis-. krcps, at the parool.
age. DR.. Lippari made very inter-
cStin", Instructive and entcrtainin"
lecture. lie told about conditions So
cially and otherwise; how preaching
is done under disadvantages; the
tlimsy construction Of the houses; the
advancement that is being made, and
The needs, especially Of the childrcA.
lie urges the strengthening of the
kindergarten work and school facili-
ties for the younger children before
they are old enough to enter the gov
crnment schools.
Mrs. W. A. Mosclcy and Mrs. +. f..
Schumpert returned from Il visit to
Columbia today.
Again the marriage bells have rum"
ont. pralin" forth the glad news that
lw" moro youm" voyagers have start
ed out ON lrc's vnynyc towards the
haven Of martial bliss. Married in
Columbia by Rev. {. \. .'rccI, Miss
Eva Lester, daughter of Mr.. a. NJ.
'lrSter. and Mr.. Jas. ID. Quattltbaum.
Of the firm Of Quatilcbaum and Lang
ford. These young people are ~rnrr-
al far"rlirS and many are the. con-
"ratulationS they are receiving from
their many friends. The Herald and
News would add its CONGRATULATIONS to
Tn" others anI wish them bon voya"r.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-31
COTHRAN AND CAREY CLASH
Disagree Before Supreme Court as
to Interpretation of Law They
Jointly Drafted.
Columbia Record.

Columbia Record
II is moi always that Mr>srs. Car.v
AMI t"lhram work in perfect unison.
While they worked iro2nlhrr for
many m""u~ and evolved the now
celebrated tArrN4t"ih:'am law. they
i" no, a"r'r entirely ON thr con.
Slructi"I Of their hauIiwnrl.
This MAS demonstrated yesterday
III In" discussion Of the ease Of th.,
".Ht1 ". j. Il. Small. in the supreme
court. This Was ease started orig
inally in the mayors court of E.aS-
ley. where The appellant was indicted
for violation of the Carry-C"lhran
law. It, WAS offended by the firm
Of t"thrM, Dean 4 Crlhran. Of
Grccnvill,I The case went a"ainSt
the defendant and was nppralcd first
to thr circuit court and ;h"n 10 the
supreme court. rrrA town alt .ori-
ties employed J. p. Carey. ESQ.,. to
prosecute the ease and yesterday at
the bar Of the supreme court these
famous legislators Str"vc mamiullv
I" impress their Interpretation of
their ''w nn"n the supreme tribu-
nal Of the state. Mr.. Justice Jones
was al orrc impressed with the pc
cularity "i' the case AMI called at
lrMti"m I" the fact that these authors
were contrary minded. rs to lnr con-
SIru,i j,1 ,i Ih,ir ,,v,n l,u'
''Il is said house divided against
itself cannot Stanh,' promptly re-
piled Mr.. Cothran. "and hope it
won't stand in this raSe.'
1t will DE interesting TO watch the
outcome Of this ease, just to see
which one Of the fathers Of this bill
will triumph in his interpretations
placed upon it in this ease
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-31

TO be hopcI That Mr.. Schumpcr, will
make Prosperity his hom, once again
Mr. Jno. {. Go"yanS was i'm Pros
pcrity for Il short time Tuesday.
Mr. Al"nzo Booztr, tile manager Of
the saw mill Of Mr. II. II. Evans, had
the misfortune to have his hand
caught i'll the saw and had his hand
and wrist badly cut up. lie will lose
all the fingers Of his hanl except the
middle finger. lie blcl seriously
and the attending" physicians, Drs
Hunter and Wheeler, had some trou-
bile t." "rt the flow IF blood stopped.
He is very weak from the loss of
blood. It is thought that he will "ct
alo;Ig all right HOW. lie had quite
Il close call. Nnw' correspondent lid
not learn Tie cause Of tnr accident
DR.. !. j. DomimicIi has been un Il
visit 10 his brother, Prof. Bointst
D"minirk. at Fountain Inn. in Green
Vile county.
DR.. Wyrhr returned to his Ic"isIa-
tive duties Tuesday mnrnin".
MkS>rS ". T.. MuSrlav. Arthur
Pn"h, S. R. Bowers, and Forrest Bed
rmhau"h attended the "Ilrir to the
Il""ral' "Wednesday evening.
Thr Bank Of Prosperity is put
fin" IN nir' new oak an plate glass
front. This will certainly be an i'm
rr"vrmcnl over the old one. and will
make it nar of the hnnds"mrst bank
huli'ln"S in the county. New rurni-
tur" will D. installed and the General
appearance will be greatly improved.
Mr. l.. y. Black. Of Lr"svillc. was
in town on Monday and it is reported
that he will Q" into the mercantile
business here.
Rev. NJ O. j. KrcpS and Mr.. A. II.
k"lm will 20 TO Charleston on Satur-
'lay t" present the mission work of
the South Carolina Synod to st. An
drrwS and st. Matthews churches. ON
Sunday. Pastor KrrpS' pulpit will be
IiII"d by Rev. l.. ". Rcdenbaugh.
Mr.. J. \. RlackwrIdcr, Of Ncwbcr-
rr. WAS in town for few hours Wcd-
n"Sday
u" says he is not Going to move to
'"iumhH. a> WAS reported h. would
!" when ii' found he pot nl gold.
lla\m" already t"IId the gold. thcr,.
Is m"thm" further to be desired, and
he says N"wbrrry is good enough for
him.
DR.. amd Mrs. {. X. Lippard, mis-
Sl"narl'S Of the Lutheran church i'm
Japan. are Sprndn" this week with
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-31
Mind Your Business!

If you don't nobody will. 1t is
your business to keep out Of all the
trouble you can and you can and will
keep out Of liver and bowel trouble
if you take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They keep biliouSncss, malaria
and jauadicc out Of your system, 25c.
at w. f.. Pelham and Sons. drug
store.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-31
NEWS OF PROSPERITY.
Mr.. Alonzo Boozer Suffers Accident
in Saw Mill--Marriage----
Personal.

Prosperity. Jam 30.--Alr. J. G..
Schumper, Of Atlanta, is visiting his
brother, Mr.. f.. T.. Schumpcrt. 1t is