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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
DISCUSS BILL FOR NEW LAW
West Virginia Frsternal Association
Holds Convention In
clsrksburs.
ClarksburG

Clarkaburg, Jan 6-Proyisions OF a
bill revising the existing laws Of West
Virginia relating to fraternai ilsur-
ance societies to be presented to the
state legislature are being discussed
and debated at special convention
Of the West Virginia Fraternal assoc
iation.
The meeting began Tuesday morn
ing and about one hundred delegates
answered the roll call r. B Burke.
OF Parkersburg, the president Of the
association, rs acting as the presiding
officer
This Rev. J. + Bird, pastor of Goff
Methodist Episcopal church. offered
prayer at the beginning of the meet
ing. Stuart r. Reed, of the city, de-
liyered an address OF welcome in
which he extended cordial greetings
and assured the visitors the eity's
most generosu hospitality II G.
Fisher, Of Keyser, a trustee CT the as
sociation, responded to Mr. Reeds
speech, returning the thanks Of the
delegates FOR the hearty reception and
expressions OF good will
A committee on credentials was APP
pointed consisting Of A. Ct Hughes of
Weston. S. NJ. Core. Of Grafton. aed
P. L. Jones. OF Parkersburg
Reports OF the officers were sub
mitted ana referred to the auditing
committee.
Report f the special committee APP
pointed at the convention held last
July in Parkersburg to draft bill
to take the place of senate bill No 20,
relating to insurance companies and
passed at tie last extra session OF the
legislature. was submitted to the con-
vention and a general discussion re-
suited.
The officers of the association at
tending the meeting are B. F. Burke
of Parkersburg, president; p. c. Park
er. Parkersburg, secretary; G. c..
Showalter. Parkersblqrg, treasurer:
and H. G.. Fisher, Keyser; p. d.
Marsh, Weston; and Alexander Fore
man, Mornamtown. trustees.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
MR.. LAMBERT SELLS LIVERY
Horace e. Owen and n. J. Pine Be-
come Owners and Take I'M
mediate Charge.

A deal was consummated at noon
today whereby Mr.. w. L. Lambert
sold his well-known livery outfit TO
Messrs. Fl. E. Owen and H. J. Pine
who took possession at once Mr..
Owen will continue to manage his
popular livery on West Burke street,
while Mr.. Pine will conduct the one
just purchased in the rear of North
Queen street, so that the two viii
not be consolidated though owned by
the same firm.
Mr.. Lambert retires from active
business on account of broken health
due to nervous affection He estab-
lished his livery five years ago ana
has since done a very successful bush
ness. Tre will nov endeavor to re-
cuperate his health by a change or
climate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
SURVIVED NINE DAYS
WITHOUT A0UR|SHMfNT
Quake Victim Taken From Ruins
and Quickly Revived.
EVACUATION or REGGlO
IS NOW COMPLETE

Messina VIII be Evacuated By End Of
Week-oniy the Soldiers Remain in
Ruined Reegio--yictims Believed to
Have All Perished by This Time
No Celebration Of Queens Birthday.
Catanis. Jan 6-The city OF Reggie
has been practically evacuated, with
the exception Of the troops stationed
there to preserve order ana protect
property.
Messina will have been evacuated
By the end of the week.
Antoher man was taken from the
ruins. He was in the ruins nine days
without food or water. He vas IN
conscious when he was taken out but
was quickly revived
The government is considering the
compulsory removal Of all the people
in the wrecked cities.
The work Of searching under the
ruins is almost abandoned for the rea-
son that there is no expectation OF
finding anyone alive. The rescuers
have only found the dead.
Plans for the rebuilding of Messina
and Reggie are being discussed by the
government. 1t would cost about
twenty-five million dollars.
1t is proposed to pass law declar-
ing officially dead all the inhabitants
of the stricken places who are not
reported living within three months
so as to clear the titles to real es
tate and other properties.
A number Of the people who have
been under the ruins at Messina for
seven days were taken out alive
Death by starvation now confronts
thousands.
Friday next is the queens birthday
She will spend it nursing the wound
ed. She has requested that no festiyi-
ties or celebration take place as has
been customary.
President Signs Relief Bill.
washington, Jan. 6.-The president
has signed the italian relief bill. The
United States is utilizing eight battle
ships, two dispatch boats and two sup
ply vessels for service in connection
with the earthquake sufferers. The
American Red Cross has sent over
100000 to stricken italy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
Hunted Down Land Frauds.

The secret service proper belongs TO
the treasury department, and its chief
duty is to catch counterfeiters. For
twenty years, however. 1t has been the
habit of the chief of the service TO
lend his men to other departments
wherever needed. Among those SO
borrowing Uncle Sans sleuths was the
secretary of the interior, who used
them in hunting down land frauds, in
which they gathered In the United
States senator and congressman before
mentioned 1t is also whispered that
the secretary Of the navy used one Of
the detectives in hunting down an alb
sent naval official. and the place where
he was found laid the basis for di-
vorce suit. That caused another sow
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09

PARKS. and all ordinances, bylaws, and
regulations. which may have been or
which may be enacted in pursuance
of said powers shall remain in full
force and effect; provided further,
that local authorities may set aside
for a given time specific public
highway for speed tests or races to
be conducted under proper restrictions
for the safety of the public"
The bill further provides for the
amount of fines that shall be imposed
for violation OF the provisions of the
law.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
HELD FOR U. S. COURT
Harry 6eaner Held in $500 Bail for
Selling intoxicants Without Gov
eminent License.

From The World of Wednesday:
Harry Beaner. young colored man
OF town, was arrested yesterday by
U. s. Deputy Marshal Brown ON the
charge of selling intoxicants illicitly.
Beaner had hearing in the even
ing before u. S. Commissioner Thorn
as. Four witnesses were summoned.
Two of them swore that they bought
beer from Beaner at the American
Counts cluIbroomi OF which Arthur
Fisher is manager.
Beaner was held for the United
States circuit court that convenes in
Parkersburg Tuesday, January l2th-
In default of $500 bail he will be TAX
en- to the Wood county Jail
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
EAGLES viii Move.

The order OF Eagles have leased the
Mrs. Gerling house, 123 West King
street, and will move there from the
Hobbs building on April 1st. The
Eagles will occupy the whole Of the
three-story house
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
Vast, Complicated System.

Mr.. Wilkie assigns these men much
as he assigned reporters when on the
city desk of newspaper. The prfn-
ciple is the same, although the sys-
tenn is infinitely more vast and COM
plicated. The men work under the d.
rect supervision of the various depart
ments to which they are assigned or
under the subordinate secret service
bureau In whose territory they hap
pen to be placed, although the Wash
ington bureau keeps track of them all.
In this way the head Of the system has
a more thorough inside view OF the
workings OF the entire nation than
any other one man outside Of the pres
ident and his cabinet advisers.
What will be the upshot of the pres
ent Investigation no man can tell. The
most probable outcome, certainly the
most sensible one, would involve a
consolidation Of all the detective agen-
cies of the government under the de-
partment of justice. 1t would do away
with the fiction Of shifting men from
department to department, would save
time and avoid confusion and would
make 1t impossible in future to Grip
pie this most important governmental
agency through congressional Interior
anaa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
GUARDSM EN- MEET
At Parkersburg and Formulate Legis-
lative Program for Charleston

Parkersburg, w Va, Jan. THE
executive committee of the west VII
ginia National Guard association met
at tha Chancellor hotel here and for
mulated proposed amendments to the
state military code. which will be sub
mitted to the Legislature in the form
OF a bill which will make the state
law with regard to the National
Guard conform with the Dick nation
al law.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-10-01
PLAY FOR BLOOD AND GLORY.
And Also Little Coin-Locals After
the Proud Champions of
Wisconsin.

One of the most interesting events of
the year in insurance circles will take
place in Edgerton on Friday, Oct. Is,
when base ball game for the cham
pionship of the state will be played
The game is the result of challenge
made by Henry Johnson of Edgerton,
after witnessing the specials win from
the Milwaukee agents at picnic last
month, that he could produce team of
local agents that could beat the specials.
Geo. R. Crosley, official stake holder,
has covered all bets and the game will
be played for blood, and glory as well.
The event will be dignifed by the at
tendance of brass band, city officials
and leading lights in both local and
special agency circles.
Captain Zechlin, catcher and manager
of the specials, gives out the following
lineup:
Hugg, ?, Liverpool s London 4 Globe.
Calhoun, IS. Fire Association.
Freely, 10, Phoenix, Conn
Germany, Co. Providence Washington.
Ellis, 3b, Aachen & Munich
Elder, If, New York Underwriters Us
Atwater, RI Commercial onion.
Wallace CT, Pennsylvania
Hatcher, SUBJ Hartford
Detectives have been secured to spot
ringers and every participant will have
to be able to explain the antirebate and
agents license laws and apply the Dean
schedule. The festivities will close
with a banquet.
The lineup of the local agents will
be given next week. - The Western
Underwater.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-10-01
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Waterworks committee, city OF
Edgerton, Rock county, Wisconsin, at
the office of the city clerk of saio city,
until IL o'clock M. on the 18th day OF
October, 1909, for furnishing all mater
ial and performing all labor necessary
or required in extending water main
from High street, at intersection of
Lawton, on Lawton and Catlin streets,
to connect with main on Catlin near
Whittet's lumber Office, a distance of
about 1882 feet. Said main to be 6
inch, standard quality; three Eddy Fire
Hydrants, 5 foot double discharge; one
6 inch Eddy gate valve and road box;
one inch T; three 6x4 T; one inch
plug; one 8x6 reducer; three lengths
inch pipe; one ] bend; lead and jute
necessary.
All pipes to be laid regulation depth
as specified in waterworks rules and
regulations and all connections made.
All bids must state the price at SO
much per foot.
Contractors will be required to furn-
ish sufficient bond, satisfactory to said
Waterworks committee.
The right to reject any and all pro-
poSals is hereby reserved.
BY authority of an order from the
common council of said city.
Dated Edgerton, Wis.,, this 1st Gay
Of October, 1909.
THOs. A. ELLNGsON, Mayor.
H. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-10-01
Runaway Spectacular.

At 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon ELL
ing Gilbertson and wife, who reside on
a farm about two and one-half miles
east of town, had quite spectacular,
although not very serious runaway. AS
they We're crossing the railroad tracks
the horse became frightened at pass
ing dray wagon and ran away, the
buggy cranked and threw Filing out,
leaving his wife alone in the buggy, the
reins dragging on the ground and the
horse galloping at breakneck speed up
Main street. He galloped for about
two blocks without checking his speed.
The horse suddenly made a swooping
turn up South Sixth street and ran up
short alley behind the O.. K. store.
As the horse turned up this alley the
buggy hit lumber wagon, throwing
Mrs. Gilbertson out of the buggy onto
the cement walk, and turning the rig
upside down, crushing the buggy, and
leaving the harness, but without iniur-
ing the horse. Mrs. Gilbertson es-
capped without any injury except the
terrible shock which caused her to be
in fainting condition for short time.
Her husband received a few slight
bruises on his face and legs. Slough
ton Courier-Hub.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-10-01
twenty-five Years Ago.

Chas. Culton broke ground for a new
tobacco warehouse in the Culton addi-
ton west of the switches.
John Winans and j. B. Doe addressed
large democratic rally at Union hall.
A torchlight procession with 375 men in
line preceded the speaking.
Old Albion students are breaking into
politics this year. Hon. Alva Adams
of Pueblo has been nominated by the
democrats of Colorado for governor; H.
III. Phelps for county attorney at Ada,
Mimi, and HI. C. Adams for the assem-
bly, for the Madison district.
The Blaine-Cleveland campaign is
waxing warm. A political discussion
between Postmaster Burdick and Faith
er Bowe led to some personalities and
later Mr.. Burdick was arrested on COM
plant of Father Bowe for using Ian
guage calculated to provoke assault.
Friday, Oct. 3, 1884.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-10-01
Hicks. October Forecasts.

General cloudiness and threatening
weather will prevail as we pass from
September to October, but these con-
ditiOns will increase to positive storms
of rain, wind and thunder on the 3rd to
9Th. 1t will be proper to watch for
high northwesterly gales over the great
lakes at this period. A reactionary
storm falls upon the 10TH, increasing
cloudiness may result in light rains and
change to cooler. The next regular
storm period is central on the 14th
with heavy autumnal storm passing
west to east across the country. This
is the time when navigators of the
north Atlantic and the great lakes
should exercise care against possible
danger. Violent gales will wind up
this period A reactionary storm per-
iod is central on the 10Th, with very
chilly, sdisagreeable weather. The
moons first quarter on the 22nd will
tend to prolong and aggravate storm
and weather inclemencies of this per-
iod. The last regular storm of the
month falls from "a to 10Th. Careful
students of forecasts will not fail to
note that the moon is on the celestial
equator on the 18th. This combination
will insure high and dangerous tides on
seas. The first stages of these storms
will be- tropical in character, attended
by high temperature and thunder
storms; but as the centers of baromet-
ric disturbances move progressively
east Of the different longitudes, high
barometer, fierce gales and snow squalls
will follow from the west and north.
Within sixty hours of noon on the 18th,
preferably before, is another very de-
cided seismic storm.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-10-01
State Fair Exhibits.

Rock county rural schools made a
very creditable showing of work at the
state fair in Milwaukee and secured a
good share of the prizes, getting Sc
premiums on their exhibits. Most of
the premiums were secured by a few
schools, most of the schools not max
ing an attempt to compete. Their sue
cess should encourage many other
teachers to save the best work of their
pupils to send to the next fair. Pre-
MUM lists will be sent to all teachers
in the winter, by the superintendent,
so that all may have an opportunity to
compete next year.
Teachers and their pupils who secur-
ed premiums are as follows:
Miss Anna NOyes, teacher, Archie
Wood, Grace Kleinsmith, Verta Eager,
Alice Eastman, Esther Milbrandt, Will
ford Maryland, Fred Kleinsmith, Har-
riet Maryland, May Eastman, Lawrence
Keehn, Elva Moore, Maude Eastman.
Miss Clara Fox, teacher; David
Smith,.
Miss Anna Johnson, teacher, Esther
Blackmer.
Miss Grace Jones, teacher; Alice
Murphy, Clara Lathers.
Miss Grace Hall, teacher; Elizabeth
Henriksen.
Miss Jessie Striegl, teacher; Rollin
Striegl.
Miss Ethel Striegl, teacher; Beulah
McComb, Lulu Titus, Georgia Hol-
brook, Ida Ochrke, Grace Gould, Irene
Hodson, Eva Could
Miss Ella Denoyer, teacher; Ernest
Zilmer, Lee Berg, Merrill Elphick,
Theresa Braun.
Four of the premiums were on ex-
hibits open to all the schools of the
state, in coudtry or city.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-10-01
Tobacco Notes

T. B. Earle went to Readstown Mon
day to start sampling his 'O8 packing
stored there.
H. T. Sweeney leaves Saturday on a
business trip to Reading, Philadelphia
and Lancaster, Penn.
Mr.. W. j. Holman, representing the
manufacturing firm of Hunt & Murphy,
st. Paul, was visitor in this market a
few days the latter part of the week.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-10-01

Fred Phifer is home nursing a
large carbuncle on his neck.
i Mr.. and Mrs. Winnie Smart de-
parted Thursday for six weeks trip
to the far west, visiting the exposition
at Seattls, and cities on the lower Pa
| cific coast
George Vickers has sold his town
of Albion farm of 80 acres to Andrew
Mikkelson for $125 per acre. The sale
was made through the real estate
agency of Anthony Anderson. Anthony
knows how to keep things lively in real
| estate.
/ Mrs. VIM Hoffman had the mis-
fortune to break the bone in one of her
limbs Sunday evening. While coming
out of tent which she had been using
for sleeping room this summer, she
caught her foot on one of the guy
ropes, falling and breaking the large
| bone of the limb in the ankle.
The Chicago Wisconsin Valley Rail-
road company organized at Portage
this week, proposes Immediately to
construct an electric road from James
vile to Merrill, on route touching six
county seats Madison, Lodi, Briggs
| vile, Friendship, Grand Rapids, Stew
| ems Point, Wausau and Merrill. Prob
ably another electric line built on paper.
The early morning train was three
| hours late Wednesday, portion of the
| delay being occasioned by the killing of
a young Madison plumber near McFar-
| land, former Alderman Chas. Trask.
Some mystery surrounds the fatal ac-
cident, as the engineer declares that
Trask was lying with his head on the
track when the train bore down upon
him. Trask was with party of hunt
ers who left Madison early that morn
ing.
Mrs. Will Bardeen entertained a
large number Of ner lady friends Tues
day afternoon and again on Tuesday
evening, one hundred invitations being
issued for the two parties. Mrs. Bar
deem was assisted in receiving the
guests by Mrs. c. H. Banks of Fort
Atkinson. Besides the social function,
finch and five hundred were played by
the ladies' In the afternoon Mrs.
Charles Green won the prize at finch
and Mrs. Charles Bentley at 500; in the
evening Miss May Pyre won at finch
and Mrs. Roethe at 500. Light re-
freshments were served.
The report is current that the
GAINESVILLE Electric Co. has purchased
the power plant at Indian Ford owned
by Capt. Pliny Norcross, and some
additions will be made to the equipment
at that point. A number of large trans
formers will be placed there to reduce
the current from the Fulton plant to
the same voltage generated at Indian
Ford and sent over the lines to Edger-
ton. This company now owns two
water power plants in GAINESVILLE, one
at Fulton and one at Indian Ford. Thus
they have absolute control of water
power in this section and by judicious.
expenditure can largely increase the
amount of power and possibly have.
some to supply the electric line should
it be built. AS now hooked up, Edger-
tsn will certainly be assured of ample
supplies of light and power.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-15
MELON FOR STOCKHOLDERS.
First National Declares Extra Quarter
" Dividend. Doubling Regular One.

The directors Of the First National Bank
voted yesterday 10 give the stockholders as
New Years present special dividend
Of per cent in addition 20 the regular
quarterly disbursement of that amount.
The dividend is payable on January 10
stockholders Of record on December 81,
and makes a total Of 30 per cent in divi-
dends declared this year on the banks
$4,000. 600 capital stock
This means that 81. 600 900 in cash will
have been distributed 10 the stockholders
In one year. far larger disbursement
than that made by any Of the other big
Wall Street banks in the same period. The
bank has between FIVE and six hundred
stockholders Before the increase in It's
capital from 100000 20 $4,000, 600, in
1902. il paid dividends al the rate Of 100
per cent year.
The largest dividend ever declared by a
national bank. 1900 per cent. was by the
First National al the time of the increase
in its capital The directors in MAY. 9Os,
organized the First Security Company. 20
take over the banks stockholdings in other
concerns. amounting 10 s62 600, 900. A spe-
cial dividend OF 100 per cent. $4,000. OO0
10 be applied TO the payment Of the cap
ital OF the new concern. was declared The
resources Of the First National Bank. sc-
cording 10 the latest report OF its condi-
tion. amount 10 sI39.62l, ,sse, and its de-
posits total siol.7ei, ,05s. George F. Baker
Is chairman Of the board ana Francis L.
Hine president
New-York tribune., 1909-12-15

..Didn't YOU have any means Of compar-
ing the invoice weight with the government
weight?"
..No I did not" answered Mr.. Bender
narel- That seemed 10 satisfy the court
In his cross-examination the accused de-
cisrsd that the invoices We're never sent 10
his Office for comparison. All this was
done IN Wall street Mr.. Thompson VIII be
recalled by the prosecution in rehuttal.
when Mr. Bendernagel was called TO the
stand ne told Of his thirty-nine years OF
service with the company. which was
terminated on November S. His salary at
first was small. II was made $500 year
TWENTY-FIVE years ago. and three years later
Il was increased TO ss.ooo.
According 10 his testimony his ONCE was
z sort OF clearing house. He paid out about
g Oo0e0a a year. divided follows: Wages
81 5o0es; barrels. 100000; fuel. $4,000.
and the remainder for other supplies. all
on vouchers There was nothing brought
out 10 show that he had anything TO do
with the management of the docks. the re-
ceipt or weighing of the raw sugar. In
which the frauds against the government
occurred. He was under cross-exanination
when the court adjourned.
Patrick J. Hennessey was the first wit
ness He made a general denial of the
charges and OF the testimony OF the wit
nesses for the government. so far as IL
concerned him. Henry r. Cochrane. ooun-
sci for the four former checkers, withdrew
his offer of the tables OF weights from jan
uary 10 September .. MADE Monday az
ternoon. The grand jury was engaged in
the investigation of the sugar company for
the greater mart of the day