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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
BURNS PROVE FATAL
Third Death From Fire That Destroy.
ed House in Back Creek Val
ley Ten Days Ago.

Mr. Anna Elizabeth My RS, wife OF
James Myers, who was terribly burned
in the fire that destroyed her home a
mile west of Tomahawk in Back Greek
Valley early Saturday morning, March
81, died Saturday afternoon at one
O'Clock at the home of Robert Myers
in Tomahawk. Mrs. Myers contracted
pneumonia from exposure at the time
or the fire and this disease coupled
with her injuries, carried her off one
week after the disaster She was SO
years old. Her father was Newton
Snyder, deceased, and she was born
and reared in the northwestern Sec
ton of Berkeley county.
Surviving are her husband and three
young children: Myra aged 16; Mary,
IA and Alonza, II; also her mother,
Mrs. Henrietta Snyder, near Hedges
vile, and two brothers: Charles Sny-
der, near Tomahawk; and Garfield
Snyder. in Baltimore; sisters: Mrs.
John Sewers. Lima, o.; Mrs Jennie
Hill and Mrs. John Whitney, Bruins
wick, Md. and her aged grandfather,
VIM Fl. Jamison, of Hedgesville.
The funeral was held this morning
at ten O'clock in the Presbyterian
church at Tomahawk and interment in
the adjoining cemetery In view of
the particularly sad circumstances of
Mrs. Myers death, her funeral was
very largely attended
This is the third death resulting
from one fire. II will be recalled to
mind that Mrs Myers ten-year-old
daughter Icie was crenated in the fire
and her brother-in-law, Michael Myers
died Jew days after the fire from the
effects of his burns, while his daugh-
ter Ella, about 16 years of age, lies
almost at the point OF death from the
same cause in the the same house in
which her aunt died Added to these
calamities, two families were burned
out of house and home. Truly the sit
uation is deplorable, and it no won
der that the heartfelt sympathy of the
whole community goes out to the
grief-stricken people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
TO HOLD FRUIT FAIR
Berkeley County horticultural Society
Elects offcers-Decides to Hold
Meeting in Orchards.

From The World OF Saturday.
The erkeley County Horticultural
Association held a meeting here FRI
day afternoon in the court house, pres
ident Alex Clohan presiding. There
was good attendance OF the mem
bers and other interested per1ons.
The old officers were elected as fol
lows: President, Alex Clohan; secre-
tary, Fl. L. Smith; treasurer, ]. 7. Cat
row. -sq al,
Mn. d. Gold Miller, OF Inwood, read
a well-prepared and very istructive
paper on Controlling Leaf Diseases
in the Apple Tree.
The. association, after some discus
sion, decided to hold meetings every
month in some orchard this summer.
The first OF this series will be leld on
May in DIR. j. VIM. Stewards orchard
at Tabler's Station. The purpose is to
raise better frute by practical demon
STATIONS OF fruit culture. embracing
planting, budding. pruning and spray
ing, and methods of eradicating fruit
tree diseases.
It was decided to hold an exhibition
of fruits, grains and vegetables here
this fall. To this end President Clohan
was authorized to appoint committee
to make all arrangements for this ex-
hibit and have full charge of the same.
1t is not doubted hut that this fair in
miniature will be very successful and
attract attention throughout Berkeley
county and those adjacent. This may
be the nucleus of county fair in Mar
tinsburg,th revival OF which has been
talked OF for the last couple or more
years.
incidentally the association discuss
ed the country truck farm on the Hen
shaw place. 1t was reported that plow-
ing and other preparations for the
early spring crops are under way.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
TEACHERS HELD MEETING
Berkeley County Educational Associa-
ton Held Last Meeting of School
Year on Saturday.

Last Saturday the Berkeley County
Educational Association held it's last
meeting for the present school year
Mr. Cross was not able to be present
but Miss Etchberger read an instruc-
tive paper upon primary teaching at
the morning session. After a full and
lengthy discussion OF this paper the
meeting adjourned till las p. m.
The afternoon session. was largely
attended. and Mr. Fogle. of Bruins
wick. Md. discussed manuel training
as 1t has been done in his state for
the past three years. He showed
samples of work done in all grades
from primary to high school, and ex-
planned the plan of work purpose Of
studying this .rt, and what was done
with the complete work. He was kept
busy after the meeting closed explain
ing details of the work.
Dr. Hutchinson OF Dickinson College
spoke last upon The Teacher and an
Educational and Moral Leader" He is
a speaker of force, and held his audi
ence for over half an hour.
The spirit of this meeting was ex-
cellent and the association is gaining
strength.
Dr. Hutchinson's discussion of the
difficulties in the school life Of pupils
from IL to is years of age was mas
terly and should be taken to heart by
upper grade and high school teachers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
STR|CKLNG TO
LEAVE OIL TOWN
Speaker of House Of Delegates VIII
Engage in Practice Of Law
In cabell County.

Charleston. w, Va. April 6-Word
has been received here that Speaker
James H. Strickling will soon move
from Sistersyille to Huntington where
he will engage in the practice OF law.
As a member of the house Of dele
gates and particularly as speaker Of
that body. Mr.. Strickling made q
favorable impression and proved to
be one OF the most valuable members
the state had, BY energy and ability
he attained the leadership OF the
Tyler county bar. and his departure
from that county viii be sincerely re-
GREETED In the event OF a special
session AIR. Striciling's removal from
Tyler county will necessitate not only
new election to fill the vacancy but
viii also require the election of new
speaker.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
congressman TO
HAVE OPPOSITION
Second, Third and Fifth Districts De.
veIoping Candidates. for the
Lower House.
BY JOHN c. BOND.

Charleston. w Va, April 6.-At
least three OF West yirginia's five
congressman are to have opposi-
ton are advices gathered from the nu-
merous visitors at the state house
during the past week. That the or
position will be of short duration and
cause little anxiety seems to be the
impression, but much might depend
upon the stand taken by the present
members of the national house on the
present tariff revision The districts
said to be developing opposition are
he Second, Third and Fifth. Whether
or not there will arise some one In
the Fourth to cross swords with Hon.
Harry Chapman woodward does not
appear on the canvass, and it is prac-
tically certain, so those who gather
here say. that Hon. William Hubbard
will have little trouble in the First.
Opposition to Sturgiss.
In the Second district, at least two
men have designs upon the Hon
George G. Sturgiss, now serving his
second term One of them Is Judge
John Homer Holt, of Grafton, while
the other is none other than Hon. u
r Forman. on Petersburg, president
| OF the West Virginia senate ana a.
such ex-officio lieutenant governor OF
| the state.
In the Third district the majorities
of Hon. Joseph Holt Gaines scores
most Of them, but every few years
some one takes whirl at 1t. AS
member of the ways and means com
mittee. Gaines position on the tarifl
| is necessarily embarrassing. Out
voted in the committee he feels under
obligations to stand by the majority
hut a large number OF his constitu
ents want him to fight openly against
free coal. Some of them are already
Threatening him and some friends Of
state Senator pistol Bill' Johnson
of Fayette county. are writing anony
lnous communications to the news
papers of the district, boosting him
for the place. But such a thing as
that is not likely to worry Gaines.
Cooper Against Hughes.
The Hon. James Anthony Hughes
of the Fifth district, is to have oppo
sition in the person of Edward
Cooper. a young millionaire coal op
orator or Bramwell, on the Norfolk &
Western. Cooper has the money anC
is said to have the aspirations
Whether he will change his mind O
not is another thing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
CHARGE FOR STORAGE.
Cumberland Valley Railroad issues
New RuIe.

New Rule.
The G. mberland Valley Railroad
has issued an order that ON and after
April 10 storage will be charged on
all baggage and other articles, in
bornd or outbound, checked or I'M
checked, remaining in any passenger
station over "a hours. The rate Of
charge will be 25 cents for each piece
for the first day and 10 cents for each
succeeding day. maximum charge, 81
per month; for articles left over one
month an additional charge Of ten
cents a day with a maximum
on 81 per month viii be charged. The
rule will not apply to baggage re-
ceived between noon Saturday and
noon Sunday which will be exempt
until noon OF Monday; likewise no
charge will be made for legal holidays
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
MUST BE FARMERS TOO
All are Required to Pass an Examina
ton in Agriculture in West
Virginia.

The recent legislature just adjourn.
ed passed a law OF great interest to
those who expect to apply for teach
ers certificate this year Each appli-
cant for teachers certificate must
now pass an examination on the sub
jsct Of agriculture. The law Is sup
Elemental to law passed by special
sessions OF the West Virginia legisla-
ture about one year ago to the effect
that agriculture vas to be taught in
the public schools. Owing to the fact
that no examination oil the teachers
was provided for by this law on the
subject OF agriculture. very little at
tention was being given to It and the
subject was practically ignored.
Teachers were not qualified to teach
It and for his reason the .natter was
neglected
Prof M. p. Shawkey. state superin-
tendent of schools. Is sending out a
letter TO the teachers OF the state, In
which he says.
'In responce to your inquiry per-
nit me to say that by an act of the
recent session OF the legislature all
applicants hereafter will be required
to pass an examination on eiementa.
Try agriculture. Applicants Tor the re.
newal OF first grade certificates under
the uniform system are required to
pass on this branch The applicants
for renewal will take the examlna.
ten in agriculture along with the 9th
er applicants in the regular examina.
ton"
The subject OF agriculture is OF vi.
tai interest TO the state, as our agri-
cultural interests are exceedingly wide
and varied and on the croper culti-
walton of our farms depends to great
extent the prosperity OF the state. It
Is to be hoped that the teaching OF
this subject will be helpful to the
states best interests and there Is but
little doubt that this subject will prove
one of the most interesting and at
tractive that has ever been In our
school curriculum Teachers who
feel the need of preparation in order
to pass the uniform examination on
this subject OF agriculture will find in
Prof A. Fl Noian's one hundred les
sons in elementary agriculture, the
most helpful and practical book that
has yet been published on this sub
ject. 1t is we'll adapted to the needs
of teachers to the needs OF the schools
themselves. This book ia easily mas
tered by the teachers and pupils and
the lessons are so arranged as TO be
exceedingly interesting and attractive.
Mr.. Nolan is professor Of horticulture
and forestry at the West Virginia uni
versity at Morgantown, w Va. and
was formerly superintendent Of
schools at Lima, Indiana. The mater
ials for his book was worked out In
the school room and every lesson In
the book has been put to a practical
test in actual school work.
Teachers o. this county who feel
the need Of such book can secure
copies OF 1t at CSC each, postpaid. from
The Acme Publishing company, Nor
gantown. w. Va, who are the publish
ers OF the book
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
unTque Meat SIicer.

The City Market on North Queen
street has installed a brand new meat
slicer in the store that will be a boon
to merchant and customer alike be-
cause it quickly and evenly slices,
dried beef, bocon, cold boiled ham Of
any thickness desired. The proprie-
tors invite the public to call and see
the ingenious machine work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
LARGE RECEPTION
IN i. B. CHURCH
Notable Gathering to Welcome Rev.
Gruver and Bid Farewell 70
Rev. Wilson.
From The World of Tuesday:

From The World OF Tuesday:
One of the most notable events Of
semi-social character in the history
OF the local United Brethren church
was held Monday night. The occa-
sion was the farewell reception to
Rev A. b. Wilson. the retiring pastor,
and the welcome reception to Rev. w.
f. Gruver, the newly-appointed pastor
of the church. The reception vas held
In the church and the large auditori-
um was filled to the doors with mem
bers and friends OF the congregation.
Mr.. ]. f, Oliver, superintendent OF
the Sunday school, presided and made
brief address In behalf of the school.
Mr.. Oliver then introduced Mr.. A.
d. Darby. of the First Methodist
church. who spoke in behalf OF the
Sunday schools of the city.
| Mr.. Darby was followed by Mr.. Y.
| +. Brantner who spoke for the mems
movement in the city. movement
with which he is closely identified
Following come ldr. ID. w Kline
who spoke for the local United Breth.
rem church. Then followed in order
named brief speeches by Mr.. A. H.
Stanley for the Ladies' movement in
the city; Mr.. Jacob Wilmington for
the young men of the church: Mr.. f.
M. Pitzer FOR the class of the church
| Mr.. Jasper Graves for the Young PEG.
lples Christian Endeavor Society; Mr.
Fred Fl. Baker for the Junior G. f.
Society and last but not least, Mr.
| Philip Rimel, of Philadelphia, former
" of this city, who spoke in a general
way Of the affairs of the church and
| giving some interesting "reminiscences
of the organization OF the church in
Martinsburg. His sp ech was one oil
the best of the evening. Mr. Rimel
| drove the first stake for the new
church edifice that was erected here
in 1867. Norty-two years ago.
After the preliminary oratory al
luded to, which was all In more oil
less complimentary vein to the retir
ing and incoming pastors. Rev. VIII
son made short address In reply
He spoke of the pleasant relations
that he had sustained with the con
gragatlon during his pastorate in Mar
tinsburg for the past three years; anc
whilst he would leave here with re
greet he said duty called him to his
new field of labor in Dayton, Va.
Mr.. Wilson was followed by Rev
Mr.. Gruver, formerly presiding elder O
this district and resident of Martins
burg for the past seven years Mr.
Gruver said that he felt glad to re
main here as pastor where he enjoyed
so many warm friendships and where
his labors hitherto had been altogeth
err agreeable.
| The speechmaking having closed al
this point the congregation sans
Blessed be The Tie That Binds anc
then adjourned to the lecture room o.
the church where refreshments were
served and where all met in pleasan,
social way The majority OF the PEG
pie fingered till nearly midnight
An enjoyable feature OF the recep
ton was the music of an orchestra oil
five pieces led by Miss Grace Swartz
Souvenir cards were presented to
each person present One side bore
the pictures of Revs Gruver and vii
son and the other pictures Of the
church and parsonage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
FLAG RAISING
Jr. o. U. A. M. Presented U. S. Flag
to County School.

Liberty council, Junior Order United
American Mechanics last Friday after
noon presented a large U. S. flag to
the Spring Mills school house After
the flag was run up to the top of the
pole, an interesting program was rem
dered by the school, followed by a
luncheon.
The flag preservation speech was
made by Mr.. E. J. Whit-nore in behalf
of the order. The teacher, Mrs. M.
A. Wilhelm thanked the donors for the
gift which is highly appreciated by the
school
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
NEW ELK OFFICERS.
c. M. selbcrt Elected Exalted Ruler Of
Local Lodge.

The harrisburg Elks have elected
the following officers to serve for q
year:
Exalted ruler, Cleveland M. Sefbert;
esteemed leading knight. G. c. Yves
trater; esteemed lecturing knight, Fl
c. Kitchen; secretary. Geo L. Viewer;
treasurer. Frank j. Trammell; trus-
tees, M. L. Dorm and T. w, Martin;
representative to grand lodge, w. G.
Kilner; alternate. T. w. Martin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10

The Y. II. c. A. Bike and Hike boys
OF the r NJ C. A. had run and walk
Saturday afternoon that was much en-
ioyed The former, numbering score
or more went to Bedington and the
latter, about dozen walked TO the
raountain and back. These enjoyable
outings will be continued through the
summe-.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
MURDERED He
~aptaln
ST. ore Justice Gar
] court. Flushing,

fat WiIkes-6arre.
olcApril 13.-Forest
sum the mountains
boi the owners oil
hes been put to .
fele to save them
androad sent out Q
Aissa and thence
deedazleton branch.
a especially severe.
bodynger OF the de
ing. If dwellings.
Law,
was les Niagara.
policeApril 13.--The
Ing hhe gorge. but
Mere and there
miuoit il beginning
.aract the water
Sno't. At the whirl
Mining to break
Li,A mouth of the
abb,
lola
con Sold.
april IS. The
-, ma hern Steel com
-, : sold for $5.111.-
ton committee
oar. Of New York,
ties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Moved From York state.

Mr. E. G. Thomas, for some time en-
gagged with the Auburn Wagon Co.,
has moved here from Utica, N. Y. in
to the Staubly house, 211 West Mar
tin street
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
To Fin Vacancies.

Two other special elections Will
also be required in the event OF an
extra session. The appointment OF
II. Roy Waugh. of upshur, as pardon
attorney, retires another of the adj
illustrations leading friends, while
the vacancy from Ohio county caused
by the removal OF A. G Fickeisen to
New York will have to be filed. Indi-
cations are that an extra session will
be called. Governor Glasscock viii
take up this matter during the sum
mer after he has disposed of the bur.
densome and delicate task of making
the annointments
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Blue for Governor.

Senator Fred O. Blue was visitor
in the capital last week and had chats
with the powers that be in politics.
II is being doomed for the governor
ship and has been giving the matter
serious consideration. A strong senti-
ment Is developing in his behalf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10

No Town Along the Line Of the 6alti-
NOR G. Ohio Railroad More Entitled
to a New Passenger Station Than
Martinsburg-committee viii Con-
fer With q. & o. ofscials at Once.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-24
AMERICAN WOMEN BEAT
THE DUTCH-IN DEBATE
Club Study of Holland Ends in
Lively Discussion

san MATEO, Jan. 2S.-The midwin-
ter open meeting of the Thursday club,
held recently at the home of Mrs. L. II.
McCroskey. proved a notable event in
the history of that organization. Dur
ing the last year the club has spent
much of its time in a study of Hol-
land. and the home of Mrs McCroskey
was appropriately decorated with tulips
and hyacinths. the favorite flowers of
that nation.
Mrs Henry Weigersen read an able
account or the tulip craze IN haariein,
where the flowers were first introduced
in Europe. Dressed in snowy white
aprons and VOluminOuS caps. the Misses
Turner and Alma Greenlaw acted as
assistant h0stesses to Mrs. McCroskey,
Miss Greenlaw later singing charm
ingly election from Miss Hook OF
Holland" as a portion Of the elaborate
musical program.
The feature of the afternoon was a
debate on the subject Resolved, that
the Dutch woman is superior 10 the
American woman in thrift. cleanliness
tive was upheld by Mrs. William II.
KimbaH and Mrs Kenneth Mcleod. and
the Affirmative by Mrs. II. NJ. Colburn
and Mrs Charles H. Kirkbride. The
Judges Mrs. James 3. Hume OF oak
land president Of the California fed
Grafton of clubwomen; Mrs. Ernest G
-Hurff Of San Jose ex-presldent OF the
San Francisco district Of the California
federation. and Mrs Edwin l.. Baldwin
of san Francisco. president Of the Cali
fornia club awarded the decision TO
the negative side.
Frederick II. colbuFn. president; Mrs.
Henry W WeigeTSen. vice president
Mrs. william II. ISinfbali. secretary;
Mrs. Charles II. Kirkbfide. treasurer
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-24
MRS. ATHERTON FORCED
TO CONFESS MISCONDUCT
London Beauty Is Witness in
Stirling Divorce Case
Especial Gable 10 The Call

EDINBURGH. Jan. 23.-Mrs. Ather-
ton. the London beauty. was compelled
10 testify this afternoon in the Stirl-
ing divorce case. in which she is named
as correspondent She submitted TO a
most humiIiating examination, in which
she was compelled 10 admit that her
real age was 30 and TO confess her
misconduct with Captain Yarde Butler,
Lord ChurstOn's son, while her husband
was suing her for divorce
Mrs. Stirling and Mrs. Atherton en-
tered the courtroom one after the other,
and both exchanged scOrnful glances-
Mrs Athert0n. who looked raoi9ntly
beautiful. wore q brown velvet directoire
Gown a huge GainsbOrOugh hat with
brown ostrich plumes. costly sable
stole and wonderful necklace Of
pearls which hung to her waist
You We're in love with Captain
Narde Butler throughout your married
life were YOU not" asked Mrs Stirl-
ing lawyer.
Mrs Afherton appealed TO the Judge
INST answering, but the judge com
PEELED her TO admit that she was
The lawyer also compelled her 10
admit that while she was living with
. o.onel Atherton she induced Captain
Yarde BuLer 10 promise 10 marry her
n Athertsn divorced her. and that she
lad misc0nducted herself with the cap
u = in frequently.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-24
EMPEROR TO ABOLISH
DAILY COURT REPORT
Press Criticism Causes CurtaiI-
meut of Official News

BERLIN. Jan. 29.-Enperor William.
who ordered considerable curtailment
of the daily court circular after pop
ular excitement had been caused fol-
lowing the appearance of the now
famous interview with linn as published
in the London Daily Telegraph. has
now decided to signalize his fiftieth
irthday by abolishing the daily court
report altogether.
This report has hitherto been given
to a semiofficial press bureau for dis
tribution to the newspapers Here
after, however, instead of the circular
there will appear a brief summary of
the emperors official activity This
Will be published biweekiy in the
Reichsanzeiger.
His majestys decision, it is said. is
the result OF recent press criticisms
Of his reading ma gazine article to the
commanding generals on January ..
His majesty expresses the hope that
editors will respect his wishes in the
alter and confine themselves to re-
porting only the Reichsanzeiger sum
mary.