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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
sAml. S. DoWLAN DEAD.
NeIl-Known Cigar Maker Who Resid-
ed in This City Many Years.
Tvrom The World of Friday

Erom The World OF Friday
Mr.. Samuel S Dowlan, one OF the
oldest citizens Of Martinsburg, died at
noon today al his home on North
queen street, aged 81 ysars. He had
only been belfast a couple weeks. He
is survived by two sons, Jamss aud
Charles Dowlan, Of Cumberland, and
a number of grandchildren. He was
married twice but outliyed both wives.
Mr. Dowlan was a native OF Waynes-
boro, Pa. He came to Martinsburg
over fifty years ago. He was a cigar
maker by trade and for number of
years kept a cigar store and made
cigar here, selling out to Mr.. Chas. A,
aantz, twenty years ago. For some
years since he conducted little
grocery store in North Martinsburg'
He was a member of the Reformed
church and was highly respected by
everybody Funeral arrangements are
mot made yet
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03

Thomas Fitzgerald one Of the most
popular railroad men In the country,
died at 5:35 o'clocl. Sunday morning
at the Church Home and Infirnary,
Baltimore
For more than forty years he had
been connect d with the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, and rcse from the
ranks from water boy to general
manager. To the men in the employ
of the company he was known from
sane end Of the system to the other,
and will be affectionately remembered
ms a. F. 1t was in this brief manner
ne signed orders.
AT the time Of his death Mr. Fitz-
gerald was a co-receiver and general
manager of the Norfolk and Southern
railroad and his headquarters were
IN Norfolk, where he had also estab-
lisnel bis res, dence after leaving the
service of the Baltimore and Ohio,
Ills final illness began early last
month, anG 1t was announced that he
was broken down from overwork and
8 UtGAfA4 ~ iGSL III S0iht Nt3Ras hii'
friends thought that such a course
would result in his ultimate recovery,
and he left Norfolk on February q
with the intention Of going to Atlantic
City to recuperate
With Mr.. Fitzgerald at the end We're
his wife, firs Salle X. Fitzgerald,
his only con. Thomas Fitzgerald, r.,
assistant General manager OF the Gin
cinnati Trection Company, his nephew,
A. p. Pendergrast, assistant master
mechanic at the IIount Clare shops,
ana Charles W, Galloway, superintend-
emf of transportation OF the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad and ,lese per
sonal friend
nae funeral viii take place on
ruesdav afte- noon from the Westmin-
ster Presbyterian church Or. koontz
ofic,ating. .ssisted by DR. Wynne
Jones. al the Abbott Memorial and
Dr. Alpine Of the Babcocl1 Memorial
of the honorary rallbearers will be
osoar c. Murray, president OF the
baltimore and Ohio railroad; L. f.
oree president ct the Delaware and
ands1z railroad; f, D. Underwood
sresi aeut of the Erie railroad; Vice
lorsEsaam Atterbury. of the Pennsyl-
-mania rtihoad; Judge Ward, Y. 5.
Cons6l s1 Norfolk. Executives and
hears sog departments Baltimore and
ohio ana sVor ok and Southern. Ac-
rive palTbearers, division nuperinten'
dents Baltimore and Ohio and Norfolk
and Southern. lnterment Loudoh
fark cemetery,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03

The congregation of the Falling
Waters Presbyterian church has ex-
tended a call TO Rev J. w. McBryde
to the passionate Of that church. Mr..
FIcBryde comes from near Norfolk
va. He will have charge Of the
churches 1t Hedgesville and Toma-
hawk also.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
improving Lodge Room

The knights OF Pythias are I'M
vproving the appearance of their lodge
yroom in the Peoples Trust building by
quitting down new carpet and limo
Sasum and giving the room general
s.lean up.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
AMONG the SICK.

Mrs. Annie3 Beckley, living north OF
town on the WilIiamsport pike, is very
i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. Allen Gardenr, of Berkeley
Station, who has been quite i'll, Is
slowly recovering.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
Moved to Town.

Mr.. Smith G. Stuckey moved today
from Bunker Hill to the Tabler house,
500 South Raleigh street, which he
recently purchased.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
REAL ESTATE SALES.
MRS. s21pre Property Sold to Jefferson
County Man.

Auctioneer Dodd sold in front of the
Court House Saturday afternoon for
AIRS. Edith Moore her property on the
corner of King and Raleigh streets
Gknown as the Showers property to
Mr.. Levi Porter, south of Charles
Town, for $500. Mr. Porter expects
to tear down the present house and
build new one there at some time in
the future
TIE DR. w. z. DlinChini property on
West King street was bid up to $4,000
and withdrawn TIL next Saturday af-
ternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
Ruins.
from The World Of Monday

From The World of Monday.
Michael Myers died at 2 o'clock Sun
day morning as a result OF burns re-
ceived ia the fire that .istroyed his
house, one nile west Of Tomahawk, in
Back Greek Valley, early Saturday
morning. he was aged about so years
and leaves three children Elmer OF
Swimley, and younger brother and
Ella at home; also his father Abram
Myers, at Tomakawk and a brother in
the west.
Mr. Myers was farmer by occn-
patton and well known and respected
IN the community, where his sad death
has caused widespread sorrow.
The funeral was held this morning
at 10 o'clock in the Presbyterian
church at Tomahawk The service
was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Ball Of the
Methodist church in .Medgesyille. In
torment at Tomahawk.
Mrs. Myers Critical.
As told in this paper Saturday, Two
persons besided Michael Myers were
severely burned In the fire They
were the wife OF James Myers. brother
Of Michael, and the latters daughter
Ella, a girl about fourteen years Of
age The house. as related before
herein, was occupied by the two fam
lilies. Drs. Fry and Ward, Of Hedges
vie, were called to. attend the in
jured ones.
Or. Fry reports that the condition of
Mrs. James Myers is critical and her
recovery is very doubtful. She was
burned about the face. arms and chest
and her eyes are closed. pneumonia
has also developed The condition OIL
her niece, Ella Myers Is a little more
hopeful Her eyes are also closed
from burns about the .face and her
chest, arms and feet are covered with
burns
A portion of the body az James
Myers ten-year-old daughter who was
cremated in the fire was found in the
ruins yesterday and later vas buried
in the garden
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
Ruehanan--Ditlow.

Miss Eva Ditlow and John NJ. Buc-
hanan. Jr., both OF Williams ort, were
married at the Methodist parsonage
there on March 20 by Rev. G. A. Lut-
trell
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03

DR.. w. {. MiNGHINi,
--Martinsburg, West Virginia
win practice Dentistry in all OF IT.
branches. Gas and local anaestheties
administered. All work guarantees
Prices Reasonable. Office In
Gettineer Building, Queen St
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
Grocery store Moved.

Mr.. C. B. Kisner, South Raleigh St.,
is moving his grocery stock into
his new store room next door.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
y POOLE

y POOLE
VIII give prompt attention to all
business entrusted 10 his care
Special attention given to convey
ancing and settlement of estates.
Office Over Merchants & Farmers
Bank. Martinsburg, West Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
MICHAEL MYERS DIED
FROM HIS BURNS
Sad Results of Fire Saturday in
Back Greek Valley.
MRS. JAMES MYERS AT
THE POINT OF DEATH

Miss Ella Myers, Daughter of micaael,
Also Injured in Fire Saturday Morn
inb-Has Chance Of Recovering
part Of child's Body Found in the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
DEATH HAS CLAIMED
THOS. FITZGERALD
Former General Manager Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Expires.
STARTED TO WORK ON ROAD
AND ROSE TO HIGH POSITION

FOR More Than Forty Years He Was
Connected With The Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad and Was Well Known
and Esteemed by all the Men-Re-
reiver and General Manager for Nor
FORK and Southern.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
LAID TO REST
Funeral Of |. G. Whitmore Sunday
Morning and Mrs. JoSeph Shee-
an Here Today.
an Here Today.

The funeral Of Mr. saml. s. Dowlan..
who died Friday noon at an advanced
age at his home en- North Queen street
was held Sunday afternoon at BIS
o'clock In Christ Reformed church Of
which he was d member The funeral
was largely attended
Tha service was conducted BIZ the
pas Or. Res. Or. FIoffheihs, hasing his
remarks on the text, Jcnn s:2s. He
that sent me ii with me: the Father
hath not left me alone; for / do az
ways those things that please Him.
His theme was, appropriately, alone,
and Not Alone In which he spoke feel
ingly Oh the Christian character OF the
deceass d and his faithfulness to his
church duties, even in his old age. The
choir sang the hymns" Asleep in Jesus"
and Jesus. | Live to Thee
The lnterment took place in Green
Hill cemetery, the pallbearers being
Geo f. Couchman. Jacob Wild VIM,
Etfinger, Jere. Bradshaw, Edw Kearns
and w. S. Small
Mr.. Whitacre Buried.
A short funeral service over the re-
mains Of L. G. Whitacre was held Sun
day morning at 9 o'clock at the resi-
dence OF the deceased on Berkeley
Place The service was conducted by
Rev. G. s. Trump The remains were
then taken to Middleway, Jefferson
county, where a service was held in
the Union church and interment in the
Masonic cemetery
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
ANOTHER STREET
pAR LINE PROPOSED
Entire County to be Covered by
the Traction Company.
GREAT FRUIT SECTION OF
COUNTY WILL BE TAPPED

HedeesvilIe, as Summer Resort is In
the Calculation, With Park Nearby
Town Covered by Belt Lines-Ex-
tension to shepherdstown Part of
Proposed Chain Of Lines Between
Pittsburg and New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-03
Da c. w. LINK


Dental parlors over Merchants 4
Farmers bank, Martinsburg, W.. Va
Phone No. il2 No. 127 s. Queen St
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11

enough any way. that II the two pris-
oners should be able to raise the $4,000
bond under which each has been placed
and get out of Jail, they would be i'm
mediately rearrested and an effort
would be made to get the bond at a
figure that they could not touch.
Marshal Tracy has been in COM
munication with representatives of the
credit men. These men claim to know
of frauds on jobbing houses, not all in
Cleveland. that run up to 10000, and
believe that the two men now in GUS
tody are the guilty ones There is,
of course, the possibility of mistaken
identity, but that will soon be deter
mined. for by tonight or tomorrow it
Is expected witnesses and officers will
begin to arrive for the preliminary
hearing to be held before Commissioner
Wakefield.
District Attorney F. r Faville Is ex-
pected to attend the hearing and some
other postoffice inspectors beside NJ. ii.
Case, of Pennsylvania, and William II.
Altman, of this city, will be here and
give evidence. \ large number OF 9th
ed witnesses will be here. so many,
in fact, that it is probable the hearing
will be held in the federal building in
stead of in Commissioner Wakefield S
office, in order to have more room.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
TRAIN ROBBERS FAILED.

Detectives Surprise Trio on Silk Train
and Capture Two.
Syracuse, N. Y, Nov 11-An attempt
to rob New York Central train No. "a,
the American Express between Lyons
and this city, last night, was frustrated
and two men were arrested at the point
of revolvers.
The two men arrested are now locked
up in this city charged with attempted
express robbery. They said they We're
George Williams, aged IS, and Frank
Brown. aged 16, and that they resided
in Buffalo.
The American Express generally is
laden with silks and other valuable
goods consigned by shippers in New
Orleans and other cities to New Eng
land merchanes. Last night there We're
ten cars
Two men entered the car and Were
quickly covered by the officers revol-
vers and ordered to throw up their
hands. Too surprised to move, they
failed to obey. A second order was eff
fective and the prisoners were
shackled. A search was made for the
third man, but no trace of him could
be found
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
FlREMEN's DEMANDS FEARED.
Forty-T Western Railroads Fac
Waae Increase For 25.OO0 Men.

Chicago, Nov. 1l.--Locomotive fire
men on forty-two railroad systems
west of Chicago yesterday filed de-
mands for a wage increase of from %
to 20 per cent. Approximately $4,000
men are involved and the territory COW
ers all the west. southwest and north-
west portions of the United states.
Coupled with the demands for higher
wages is another for recognition Of the
claim of the brotherhood of LOGON J.
tive F'iremen and Engineers TO legis-
late for engineers who are members of
the firemens organization.
No time limit is set for a confer
ence or an answer To the demands,
but the liremen urge that they be given
q hearing before a committee of man
ayers representing all the railroads In
the west 50 as to eXpediate the nego.i-
ations and make uniform schedules.
That the locomotive firemen are
looking forward to possible electrtica
tion of terminals is shown In the de-
mands presented, which provide that
helpers on an electric motor or engine
be classified as fremen in the propos ID
new contract.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL OF
PHILIPPINES ASSUMES pu-
TIES OF OFFICE.
PROBE ELECTION FRAUDS
HIS FIRST BIG TASK
FiIipnos in Several Cities and Pro-
vinces Accused of Expendins Large
Sums in Bribins Election Officials to
Permit IIiiterates to Vote-Teesraphic
News.

Manila, P. L., Nov. 11.--W. Cameron
Forbes today assumed the office of
governor general of the Philippines.
His formal Inauguration will take place
Nov. "a.
Among the responsibilities left with
his successor by the retiring of Gov
ernor General James F. Smith, is an
investigation which the latter ordered
Of charges of corruption at the polls,
filed by candidates disappointed at the
recent general elections. Protests have
been made in several provinces. the
specific allegations including misuse of
money in South Manila and thruout
the province of Laguna Nationalists
were generally successful in the ele3-
ton of assemblymen and provincial
governors, one of their notable victor
les being in Laguna province, where
they defeated Governor Cailles, the Fill
ipino who had long been the executive
of that province and sought reelection
Cailles, in his appeal to the governo.
general, charged the election Off
GERS in Laguna had been bribed with
large sums of money to record the
votes of illiterates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
CUMMINs SEES TAFT
Senator Arranses For Conference With
President at Which Legislative Pro-
gram Will Be Considered.

Special to Times-Republican-
Washington, D. c., Nov. II. Senator
and Mrs. Cummins arrived in Wash
ington last evening and the senator
called on President Taft this forenoon,
being the only caller who was received
during the forenoon. 1t was arranged
that on Monday the Senator and pres
ident shall have long session for con-
sideration of matters which concern
the message to congress and the winter
legislature program.
The senator's friends expect that he
will make determined effort to con-
vince the president of the necessity for
a very vigorous treatment of the rail-
road and corporation issues and espe-
cially for a longer forward step in the
matter of railroad regulation than the
president has thus far projected. The
senator has brought with him the draeee
of some measures which represent his
own views of the necessities of the
time, and especially-to direct the inter-
state commerce commission to make a
national schedule of railroad rates.
When the president shall take up these
proposals, it is understood the senator
will present and urge them.
Governor and Mrs. Larrabee. who
will go to New York tomorrow, are be-
ing entertained today by Senator and
Mrs. Cumnins. Governor Larrabee,
who took a most active part in the
Cummins' senatorial campaigns, is i'm
mensely pleased with the prominence
the senator has attained in Washing
ton. and expressed the opinion that all
Iowans if they could know the facts
about the standing of the Iowa repre-
sentative in Washington would be fully
alive to the fact that the state has
more than held its ground as factor in
national affairs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
PASTOR, WEEPING, QUITS PULPIT.
Defends Name Of Daughter Accused
With Rich Steel Official.


Butler, Pa, Nov. 11.-While tears
streamed down his cheeks and sobs
shook his voice, Rev. William E. Oller.
the white-haired minister of the fash5
ionable First Presbyterian church, last
night presented his resignation at a
congregational meeting. And while the
minister, prior to his resignation, re-
viewed his twenty-seven years pas
torate, and dwelt on his pleasant rela-
lations with his flock until recently,
many of the congregation were in tears.
This ends one incident In a con-
troversy which threatened for the time
to disrupt the congregation and devep-
oped one Of the most exciting scandals
in the church history OF the town.
No reference was made to the pas
tors beautiful daughter, Nellie, nor to
r. NJ. Gillespie, the treasurer of the
Standard Steel Car Company, who Were
refused letters of transfer, which
caused Rev. Mr.. Oller to declare he
would not preach until these letters
were granted.
The case came to a climax when
Mrs. Gillespie, armed with an, incrlm-
mating letter appeared before the
church session. Miss Nellie Oller aad
Mrs. Gillespie's husband were sum-
moned in consequence. The session
said they had confessed their guilt.
The minister defended his daughter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
SHERIFF SUCCEEDS IN ouTWIT.
TING MOB BENT ON LYNCH.
ING WILL JAMES,
PRISONER SPIRITED AWAY
AS MoRs ASSEMBLED
James Said TO Have Confessed Tha. He.
Killed Miss Policy While Attsmp ptins
TO Rob Her Of Purse-sheriff Takes
Prisoner From Train and Makea
Night Trip Thru the Woods.

Cairo. H.. Nov. 11.-Except for an
placed VIII James, the negro suspected
OF killing Annie Pelley in jail at
Murphysboro, ILL.,, there was no news
here this morning to indicate that tho
sheriff emerged from the woods near
Dongoia, H.. into which he plunged
with his prisoner last night News
that a mob was awaiting at Anna, Ill.,,
for the train on which James was taken
from Cairo. caused this move by the
sheriff. The situation here Is Quieter,
but 1t is reported that mob from
Anna. Ind. Is searching the woods for
the sheriff and prisoner.
Railroad men who saw James spirit-
ed away from Cairo reported that no
confessed the murder OF Miss Pelley
while on the train. They said he de-
clared that when he struck the girf
she dropped her pocketbook. but he did
not get it.
Much Talk Of Lynchins.
Visitors have been arriving from near
points across the Ohio river and the
authorities We're warned early that
many of these latter were prepared to
take leading part In any demonstra-
| ton against the negro.
! Mutterngs Of lynchng were heard
all day and a rapid escape from town
was planned Sheriff Davis and Deputy
Sheriff Thomas A. Fuller took the train
at the depot and 1t was arranged to
have the train stop at Fourteenth
street just at the proper moment the
! crowd was hustled away from police
| headquarters and Chief Egan. with Ave
officers. rushed the prisoner out OF the
jail and into the patrol wagon, and
away they went on a run for Four
teenth street, where Chief Egan and
officer Casey Joined the sheriff and
his deputy with the prisoner.
The crowds place implicit faith In the
evidence of the different packs OF
bloodhounds who followed the scent re-
peatedly to the house where the arrests
We're made.
/ 1t developed that James knew Miss
Pelley. Last summer while on an ice
wagon he delivered ice at the home of
John Coffman, where the girl lived AT
one time he was insolent and Mrs.
Coffman had to chase him down the
back steps with a fire shovel. She COM
planned to the police about him and
also TO the ice dealer and had him
taken off that ronte.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
AMERICAN FEDERATION TAKES
ADVANCED POSITION ON IN.
pUsTRlAL EDUCATION.
OPPOSED TO NARROW TRAINING
in SELECTED TRADES
Report Favors Enlargement of Public
School System to Include Teaching
in Use of Hand and Brain as Well
as Good citizenship-Proceedings at
Toronto Meeting.

Toronto, Ontario. Nov. 11-Organized
lapors attitude on the vital question
of industrial education was set forth
In report to the American Fedora
mittee. The report expresses the belief
That if the American workman Is to
maintain a high standard of efficiency.
the boys and girls of the country must
nave opportunity to acquire educated
hands and brains such as may enable
them to earn a living in self-selected
vocation, and acquire intelligent un-
derstanding of the duties of good citi-
zenship."
The report therefore favors schools
| in connection with the public schools
having that object in view. and sug-
gests an outline of instruction and
studies in line with the recommends :
ton A continuance of the progressive
development of supplemental trade ed
ucation as inaugurated by the trades
unions is also recommended. The re-
port opposes narrow and prescribed
training in selected trades on the
ground that by such instruction me-
chanics are only half trained, and the
praetice is considered vicious. The re-
report also favors the employment OF
teachers having practical knowledge oil
the trades taught as we'll as systemati.
cally arranged text books.
The report of the special committee
on industrial education was received
and referred to a committee on edu-
cation.
Intense Feeling Over Ousted Bodies
The protests and appeals which have
been made to the executive council o
the American Federation of Labor from
state and central bodies whose char
ters have been revoked as d result o
harboring seeding electrical workers
organiZa tions promise to intensity tn
bitter feeling which exists among tn
warning factions of the eectrica
workers before the convention ad
journs. Approximately ssS,o00 Of tn
funds Of the electrical workers are a
stake. While the electrical worker:
dispute is the most serious, the con
vention will be called upon to decide
there are several Jurisdictions trouble
pending, notably those of the fin
glass workers and carpenters and join
; ers.
large number of resolutions wer
introduced and referred. A great pal
of today's proceedings We're given owe
to addresses by fraternal delegates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-11
DAKOTA DEMOS SURPRISED.
Governor Burke Appoints Dark Horse
as u. S. Senator.


Bismarck, n. d.. Nov. 11.-Passing
all of the favorites, Fountain L..
Thompson, of Cando, born at Scott
Vile, ILL.,, in 1884, and a dark horse" in
the race. was appointed United States
senator by Governor Burke to fill out
the unexpired term of M. n. Johnson,
who died three weeks ago.
The appointment of Mr.. Thompson
was announced from the governors Of
flee late yesterday afternoon and fol-
lowed one of the busiest conferences
that has been held among the Lead
ing dem mocrats of the state during the
three weeks in which the senatorship
has been in the balance.
The appointment was big surprise
to democrats of the state.
Thompson had not been reckoned
among the party leaders of the state,
his activities having been largely con-
fined to Towner county, where he was
a. member of the board of township
supervisors and also county judge. He
is close personal friend Of Governor
Burke and it is said that he was
turned to as an appointee after it was
seen that the democratic leaders of the
state were divided as to choice for
the senatorship.