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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
PANTS FACTORY is
RUSHED WITH WORK
Local Industry Compelled to Operate
at Night in Order to Fill Orders.
Seventy Persons Employed.

The Shenandoah Pants factory is
just now rushed with orders, and Mr..
Charles Davidson, manager of the
plant, finds 1t necessary to work his
force until 10 o'clock each night in
order to fill the orders.
Mr.. Davidson has been manager of
the factory for the past year, and has
built up splendid business. He is
now wording force OF 70 persons,
and is turning out a great quantity of
goods, which are shipped to all sec
tions of the country. A large proper
ton of the output is high-grade stun,
and it is a difficult matter for Mr..
Dawson to supply the demand.
This factory is among the most
prosperous industries in the city, and
is now paying out to the employees an
average Of more than $4,000 per
month in wages. Skilled workmen are
in demand at the factory, and new
hands are being employed every day
IN order to meet the rush OF work
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
FIGHT TO CONTROL
THE LEGISLATURE
The Drys viii Pick the Men for the
State LegisIature--Fisht in Re.
r--- publican Ranks. -~~

Wheeling, w. Va, August 1s.--Con
ditions are arising which will make
the fight for the control OF the next
legislature the most remarkable in
West Virginia. This Is aside from any
fights which may ensne regarding the
Senatorship, and II the plans now be-
ing formulated are matured the con.
test for the seat now occupied by Sen.
ator Scott will be overshad bowed. The
real fight will be between the saloon
and anti-sa1oon elements for the con-
troll of the Republican conventions and
primaries.
The Anti-Saloon League will pick
out suitable candidates in every legis-
lative and senatorial district, and
make an effort to bring about their
nomination by the Republican party.
Such a move on their part will neces-
sarily create counter movement on
the part OF the "wets," who are de-
termined to keep control OF the senate
in any event, and to do their utmost to
return a house OF delegates not so
overwhelmingly in FAVOR or the SUB
mission of the prohibition amend
ments. sS,s~--
Politicians are wondering Just what
attitude will be taken by the State ad.
ministration. Gov. Glasscock is pledg-
ed to submission of prohibition
amendment. but It is felt by politl-
clans that the executive. being poll.
tician himself. would be unwilling to
play his party machinery entirely into
the hands of the prohibition leaders,
not for the fear of victory for pro-
hibition itself, but for fear such a
thing would result in evolution in
the party, detrimental to the powers
that now control 1t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
MARTINsBURG. W. va. SATURDAY. AUGUsr 81 1909 -
REUNION OF COL.
MOSBY'S MEN
Ola Confederate Soldiers viii Meet
Again at Luray, Va. Next
September.

Luray. Va. August Ia Under the
auspices OF the Women's Memorial AS
sociation. of Fronk Royal, the Forty
third Virginia Battalion, known as
"Mosby's Men" will hold their annual
reGnion August 2S The veteran fight
ers have for years been holding these
annual reunions. though at each one
the number participating has grown
pereeptibly less. During the war the
"Moshy Men" were constant source
OF terror to Federal outposts and lines
OF communication. Their constant aim
was to keep the Federal forces stir
red up In the rear,whfie Lee and Jack
son wrought destruction in front. IT
IS matter OF history that their duty
each day was TO try to eclipse the pre-
ceding one In capturing supply trains
and harassing the Federal plckets.
Much Of the time "Mosbys Men" were
separated from the main body OF the
Confederate Army, though by the aid
Of couriers they kept well in touch
with everything going on. The men
are at present scattered over many
Southern States, and few have To-
Gated in the North.
Col William II. Chapman, now in
the revenue service, brother OF Chief
/ of Police John n. Chapman, OF Luray
was regarded by Colonel Mosby as
one OF his trusted leItenants. Col
/ onel Chapman was born in Lurdy
| about II years ago. He will be pres
i ent on the occasion
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
MAY CELEBRATE
F|FT|ETH BIRTHDAY
Governor GIssscock May Appoint Com
mission to Determine the Fea-
sibiIity of Scheme.

Charleston, w Va, August 17.-Goy-
ernor Glasscock is considering the APP
pointment of a commission OF promi-
nent men to ascertain the feasibility
of a semi-centennial to be held in this
State in 1913 to commemorate the
fiftieth anniversary of West Virginia's
admission to the union. RI the scheme
is found to be practical and popular
It is probable that the matter will be
brought before the next Legislature
and an appropriation asked for.
The suggestion was first made
through the columns OF the Wetzel
County Republican by Col John e
Day. editor. The idea has attained
much popularity wherever mentioned
and business men throughout the
State are said 10 favor the PROPOSE
ton as it will present an opportunity
for the industries OF the State to be
exploitusi and the wonderful progress
and great resources of the common
wealth to be demonstrated to The
world at large.
No public celebration OF any even
in the history of the State has eyel
been held at which the industries ant
manufacturing interests of West Viz
ginia have been generally representet
and the exposition such as is pro
posed 1t is held by many, would prove
of inestimable value In advertising th'
State through out the union.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
B. & 0. TO BUILD
LONG CUTOFF
win Construct Observation-Disclosures
Line to Cut of Many Miles
Roadbed.

The Baltimore Il Ohio officials have
had surveyed and are contemplating
building line from Unlontown to-
Cumberland. new stretch OF track
about 81 miles in length to effect
short cut from the West Virginia ter
ritory to the east, and to get the West
Virginia coal TO tidewaler. This cut
Off will effect saving Of from 40 to
80 miles.
Another cutoff has been surveyed
Just above Plttsburg. starting at Wild.
wood, on the Pittsburg & Western d.
vision, and running northwest to a sta
tion on the main line. called Union
vile, near the north line of Beaver
county. This cutoff avoids the round
about route to Gallery Junction and
from thence back to the main line.
and will effect shortening OF the line
between Pittsburg and Chicago OF
about % miles, cutting the time near
ly an hour between these two cities.
The Baltimore & Ohio. its officials
say. has the longest lowgrade road
east OF the Mississippi river, and the
future improvements will be straight.
ening curves and building cnt-offs to
points on the line. leaving the old
| routes as feeders,
The Wildwood cutoff will open up
section that up to this time has had
| no direct communication with import
ant points and places It on the main
| line OF trunk system. -a-~<At
The Baltimore & Ohio Is actively
pushing ahead for transcontlnentai
husiaes and Is endeavoring to make
an air line. as far as possible, between
Baltimore, or tidewater, and via Pitts.
burg and Chicago, to tho great west
| It will reduce the handicap OF time on
| it through passenger business and en-
able 1t to operate fast freights IN evs
en- competition with other roads. y
/ Is opening up nsw section or tne
country which will increase both W
! freight and passenge trafiic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
EMPIRE THEATER
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Officers of the Law Attach Property OF
Theater to Satisfy Claims Of
Rent, Etc.
From The World Of Thursday.


The Empire theater was closed yes
terday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff
Lemen and Constable Wild who, I'M
der distraint warrant, attached the
property of the theater for rent claims
and executions against the owners
thereof. These are Robert II. Stewart
and H. v. Daniel, trading under the
name of the Empire Amusement Co
The claims alluded to amount to about
$500.
The theater was allowed to be open
last night, however, in order that the
receipts might be handed over to the
three vaudeville people whose engage
E,ent expired last night to enable them
to pay their way to Cumberland this
morning.
Another vaudeville party of three
persons with five trained dogs arrived
here this morning to begin three
nights engagement, but when they
learned OF the situation at the Empire
(the key of which was in the posses
sion of Deputy Sheriff Lemen) they
left this afternoon for Washington.
For some time back the Empire has
been under financial embarrassment
and the legal action taken yesterday
is the unfortunate elimination of it.
1t will be generally hoped, however,
that the present difficulties may soon
be removed and this popular amuse-
ment place opened to the bubble again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
bic BRIDGE WAS :
DEDICATED THURSDAY
Speeches, Brass Bands and Parade
This Afternoon and Fireworks To-
night at Wiiliansport.
From The World Of Thursday:

From The World Of Thursday:
The big steel bridge spanning the
Potomac River at WilIiamsport.t though
opened for traffic week ago, was
dedicated this afternoon. Addresses
by President Cushwa. of Williams
port, Alex Neil, esq. and T. A. Brown,
OF Hagerstown, and other gentlemen.
big parade and great crowd OF
spectators marked the notable event.
Fireworks this evening will wind up
the jubilee - = y
People from far and near. including
many from Martinsburg and the north
end OF Berkeley county, gathered alb
Williamsport to take in the festivities.
The town was In holiday attire and
her citizens had great reason to re-
Joice over the completion OF the spIen-
did bridge .s--.s -..~....s,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Welded
Martinsburg Couple Married at Late
Hour BY Rev. VIM. o. Mccurdy
at His Residence.

Miss fiannie Cess, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Perry Cess, of this city, and
Strasberry Simms, also resident Of
Martinsburg. were the principals in a
wedding that occurred at an unusual
hour on Monday night. The young
couple were granted license by
County Clerk Hobbs Monday night at
late hour and repaired to the rest
dence OF Rev. william d. McCurdy,
pastor of the First Baptist church, on
West Burke street, where TIE nuptial
knot was tied at 1890 o'clock.
Mr.. Simms and his bride are both
well known In this city. and have
many friends, who will extend their
congratulations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Harvest Home.

The Harmony church, Of Marlowe
will hold their harvest home in
Lemons woods. near the Williams.
port bridge, on Tuesday, August "a
Dinner and refreshments will be serv-
ed. All are cordially invited to come
and spend the day in the beautiful
grove. II the weather should be un-
favorable on Tuesday 1t will be held
on Wednesday following.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Restaurant Changes Han is.

Andrew Brooks has sold his restaur-
ant on East Martin street to G. 8.
Smith. colored, and the latter will
have charge in the future. The new
proprietor Is an experienced man at
the business and will conduct a first.
class place
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Delegates Named.

Charleston, W. ". Aug. 19.-Govern-
or William Glasscock has appointed
as delegates to the first national con-
servation congress at Seattle the fol.
lowing delegates: w w. Jackson,
Parkersburg; Alfred W. Bell, Clay;
and Arthur X. Thorn. Of Clarksburg.
The convention is to be held at Seattle
starting August 25 aad continuing
through the 9th.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
New Store.

Messrs. R. Guy Kidwell and George
Eubanks will, in the course OF few
days, open a new five and ten cent
store In the Homrich building on
North Queen street recently vacated
by Chas. x. Thompson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
THREE STATES.
Are TO Join In Movement to Bring
About Better Roads.

Commissioner OF Roads Light is
very much interested In having West
Virginia engineers and members of
county courts attend meeting OF
good roads advocates at Mt. Lake
Park Md. August $3.50. Governor
Crothers. OF Maryland, end Governor
Glasscock. Ex-Governor Dawson and
Mr. Light will be among the speakers.
and 1t Is proposed to effect an organi-
cation OF good roads men from the
three states OF Maryland. West vir-
ginia and Pennsylvania.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
PRESIDENT w. E. ouTcALT.
Berkeley County 8. Association
Names New Officers.

At the convention of the Berkeley
County Sunday School Association
yesterday at Tnwood Park the follow
ing oficers were elected at the even
ing session for the ensuing year:
President-W e. Outcalt.
Decentralization K. Oliver
Secretary-C. w. Boyer.
Treasurer-A. d. Darby.
Mr.. Outcalt was reelected president
OF the association.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
VALUE NEARLY
EIGHT BILLIONS
Wilson's Report on the immense
Crops of the Farm.
THE FARMER is FAST
BECOMING A PlUT0CRAT
Annual Report of Secretary of Asri-
culture. Shows Farm Products
Reach Enormous Sum of $,778,-
100000, Biggest in Worlds His
tory-corn the Greatest of All.
From The World of Thursday:

7 tDA1 nc WIN Va
It used to re, Lo! the poor farmer.
Now it's, Oh! the plutocratic agricul-
turist.
At least. Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson, in his annual report, made
public yesterday, thinks those who
have been plying the ruralist had bet
ter wake up to the fact that during
the past year-that is, the crop OF
1908-there was a net gain n the
value OF crops which raises the total
valuation of farm products up to the
astonishing total of SITS 100000, the
biggest in the worlds history, as Sec
rotary Wilson suggests.
while these figures contain some
duplication" the Secretary explains
con the other hand. they do not con
tain some important items of wealth
production, and the fact remains thai
the unthinkable amount of seven and
three-fourths billions of dollars Of
wealth have been produced by farmers
this year for national sustenance and
for export to the craving millions Of
foreign nations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Tangible Wealth.

ut is real tangible wealth as il
exists at the time it leaves the hands
of the producer. 1t is about -four
times the value of the products OF the
mines, including mineral oils and pre-
-cious metals. From these agricultural
products the manufacturing and me
chanical industries that use agricultur
al products as materials draw S6.S pei
cent. of their total materials, and
these industries use AZ per cent. of all
materials used in the entire business
of manufacturing These figures in
dictate the extent to which the manu-
featuring industries are indebted to
agriculture, although no recognition is
given to this fact in usual statements
, OF the value of manufactures
"The value of farm products this
year is $290,000,000 above the value Of
1907, and $3,061 200, 900 above the cen
sus amount for 1899. During the last
ten years the wealth production on
the farms of this country has exceed
ed the fabulous amount of $50, 900, 000,.
600.
Greatest of all crops Is Indian corn
the priceless gift of the Indian. The
value of this crop almost surpasses be-
lief. 1t is s1,615 100000. This wealth
that has grown out of the soil in -four
months of rain and sunshine, and
some drought, too, is enough to pay
for the Panama Canal and fifty battle
ships.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Cotton Exceeds Hay.

For the first time in the history oil
the country's agriculture, the value OF
the cotton crop, including the seed
has apparently exceeded the value OF
the hay crop, which has heretofore
held second place for long series OF
years.
Wheat is is per cent. above the
flve-year average in production, and
1913 per cent. above that average in
total value
"The value of the farm products of
the dairy COW are getting closer and
closer to 100000, 900, and the eggs
and poultry produced on the farm are
worth as much as the cotton crop,
seed included, or the hay crop, or the
wheat crop. To the farmer who has
averaged hardly 20 cents pound for
the butter that he has sold, and or
cents quart for his milk. and about
/ liz cents for each egg, and even to
the consumer, who has paid prices
much ebove these, this increase in
value is striking
The Washington times., 1909-02-12
CAPITAL Y. N. c. A.
FACES HARD TASK

The basketball teams Of the West
Branch y. NJ. C. A, Of Baltimore. and
the Washington 7. NJ. c.. A.. viii play
Ia the gymnasium of the Washington
association tomorrow night i'm their
third game of the Tri-State League
championship series.
Although the local team won the first
and second games from the Oriole West
Siders rather handily, the latter I've
has taken q Dig brace during the last
week and Coach Beckett is expecting a
hard game tomorrow night The Bal
timore team put up e. EAST, clever game
against the Terminal Station five on
Wednesday night and showed a much
more shifty attack than at any prev
iOus time this season.
The West Branch Quint ranks thiVl
lu the Tri-State League. and the re-
suit Of the game tomorrow night will
largely determine tho final standing of
both teams ia the final championship
rating.
Tha lineup viii be as follows:
W. l.. Y NJ. G.. A. Pos Wash. Y. ~ c. A.
Disney. ....-.--.. r. F'.............. CTOgan
Kaufman. ...-...-I- F-..--.......-.. j Jones
BartholoW...... Center ....... Hubbard
II. Wiuslow-. r. G.........-...- Reyes
BoDb- .........-.-...L- G.......-.---- Fowler
The Washington times., 1909-02-12
Jockey Club Formed and
Prominent Native Elected
President.
FOUR BIG TRACKS
WILL BE BUILT
Each Will Cost S3OO,OOO-Gov-
eminent Will Offer SIS, 900
for a Derby.

81 PASO. TeN.. Feb, 12.-RacIng over
the border in Mexico Seems sure, as
q result OF the organization in the city
OF the Mexico Jockey Club, Alberto
Terrazas, sou-in-law or Gov. I'm
liQue CreeI was elected PRESIDENT
Judge FoIlansbee, vice president Ly-
man II. Davis. secretary and handicap
per. and Col. Matt Vim, general man
ager. w. H. Kraft was elected one OF
Tie directors.
-Four courses win he established, one
ia Juarez. just across the river from
III Paso. one at Monterey, one at Quad
alsiara. and the largest at Mexico City.
Each Of the four is 10 cost approxi-
mately 100000 Work of building the
track al Juaraz viii begin sJ once and
ii is 60 be completed by November OF
this year. The government has taken
hold OF the project with view OF pIo-
noting stock breeding, and win give
a purse Of S25,000 gold annually for a
derby 70 be run at Mexico City.
The promoters viii remain here FOR
two days and Will select a site for the
track in Juaraz while here. The other
sites have been determined upon.
The Washington times., 1909-02-12
@. w. Il. ENTRY LIST
SHOWS HIGH CLASS
Paynter and Gallagher In Scholastic Events Make Records
Iremble--FIiIlman and Porter Also Drawing
Cards for Tomorrow Night

The announcement by Manager New
houser OF the entries i'm the scholastic
and open events shows "a list of very
classy olympic, collegiate. and scholas-
tic athletes representing over forty diff
ferent colleges, schools, ana organiza-
tons.
The appearance here of Paynter. Of
the Central Manual Training school. Of
Philadelphia, and Gallagher. OF the
Brown Prep School. OF PHILADELPHIA iu
the George Washington University meet
is attracting q large amount of attpu-
ton, This IS the first appearance of
these wonderful school boy athletes i'm
Washington and they viii run excIu-
SlveIy in the George Washington meet
tomorrow night. Paynter will be seen
lh the scholastic and open dashes.
while Gallagher is booked i'm an me
lonE-distanCe runs. The entry of Hall
ana Gil, OF MeTccrsburg. and Dewey.
OF the Local CentrsI High school. To-
Eether with the philadelphians. wiz
give the Hatghetite meet what is
claimed 90 be the classicst lot of schoI-
astlc entries ever recorded in a track
event here
Another attractive feature will ne +ga
rfty-yard hurdle open handicaD. Ia thig
event are found Hllman, OF the Nev5
York Athletic Club, Bacon, OF the Irish
American Athletic Club, Martin and
Randolph Of the University OF Virginia
The Washington times., 1909-02-12

and Hall, of AIercersburg Academy.
This is the finest class OF timber ton
pers brought together in one race here
IA many moons and bids fair to fur
nisn some excellent sport. It will be
remembered that Martin. of Vnwinia.
recently broke the indoor record for
the 10O-yard hurdles az the Johns Hon
kiHs meet in Baltimore last month, and
this was accomplished without being
pushed 10 any great extent. With a
better class OF men tOeing the mark
tomorrow night in the timber event il
would not be surprising to see the fly
ing NirBtnian again slice the record
Win the recent entry Of Hartranft.
or the University OF PENNSYLVANIA. in
the hurdles the result Is rendered even
more doubtful.
owing 10 the large number OF entries
and the long list of relay races it has
become necessary to start the meet at
i.oo p. IN. The first call for the fifty
yard scholastic novice viii be made at
I'D, ana the starters pistol viii fire
promptly at T,30, after which the clerk
or the course says no lack OF prompt
ness VIII be permitted.
During the course OF the meet Cy
cummings, who vii do the announcine
VIII entertain the audience through the
InegapnOne and as the little fellow re-
Gently ne!d down the end man 5ob In
the El65 Gig MINISTRIES something TO
drive away dull care may be expected
from the Honorable c..
The Washington times., 1909-02-12
BUGS RAYMOND IS
UNDER CONTRACT

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-Otls CrandalI
Of the Giants pitching staff has come
in out of the rain.
Teh young pitchers signed contract
has been received at the clubs Office.
and with it came the assurance that
OTIS viii be ready to join the team
whenever Manager AIcGraw wants him.
The contract OF Arthur better known
as Bugs" Raymond. has also been re-
ceived. Raymond viii leave St. Louis
next week for Martins Springs. Texas.
with the squad of Giants that will
leave that city under the care OF VIII
bert Robinson.
President John T. Brush of the New
York club viii accompany the team
TO Martins Springs. He viii leave TOR
Texas with Manager McGraw some day
next week. Mr. Brush has been SUI
fering from rheumatism for several
weeks. and he thinks the hot springs at
Marlin will effect a cure
The signed contracts Of Catcher
Sweeney and Pitcher CaIkirs We're re-
CeIved at the office yesterday.