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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
WOMEN BUILD ROADS.

Start Campaign For Better Highways
In Virginia, and Interest Is Spreading
Women of the country sections in
many parts OF the state of Virginia
have taken up the work of road build
ing. In Fairfax county as we'll as in
other counties this has been reported.
Miss Edith Thompson Of Fairfax
county. pretty young woman. accom-
panied by her young sister and her
mother. recently reported that they
had built three miles of good roads
single handed while their men worked
on the farm. other women in the
state. becoming interested In the cam
paign for better roads, are following
this example.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
NEARLY CENTURY OLD
Mrs. Belle Ford, colorsd Resident OF
Martinsburg, Died sunday--was
Slave at parkesvilIe.
From The world Of Monday:

From The World OF Monday:
Mrs. Belle Ford, well-known coll
ored women OF this city and doubtless
tn n0r IA u rkelev conn
~, uled sunday evening about six
O'Clock at her home on West Burke
street, of the infirmities of old age
He age Is not exactly known, but II is
saie that she was very nearly IL non
altogether hundred years old. She
had been belfast for the past month
but prior to that she ives remarkably
active for one OF her great age She
was born and raised about Darkesyille
aud ~ one time was a slave OF the
80. ss-a.4Ay Ct that community
She resided in Martinsburg for num-
Der of years, she and her granddaugh-
ter living together. She is survived
BY H7o daughters, Mary Ford and
Eal b Mallory. this city, and number
Of grand children and great grand.
cNHdge
uasday at . a, m. in Mt
an church and interment
"a kssyille.
ines Smith.
IN aged colored man
sterncon at 2 o'clock at
IS h Vest Martin street He
Wa boat 20 years old and was well
hnoen l. town. He Is survived by
IS r Funeral Tuesday at 1880
20 So. Zion A. NJ f. church
ard rrmen in Mt. Hope cemetery
fsai'~nader Buried.
Ihf aody Garry Phi lips. one OF
killed Friday Morn
quon bridge by being
lrgch ~ o. freight train No
e VIII eh he's nee been unclaimed at
a8d r ooms nj w. II. Wilen
hui O is his direction this after
reoa a 70 aourne cemetery. No one
med Know much about the man
ho is q sr niger in ihis part OF the
country
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
What They Think of An Extra SEES
sion of the Legislature.
SENDS OUT A fEELER ON
GAS TAX QUESTION
Also Wants to Know What They
Think of a County Local Option
Law-Supposed on the Quiet But
Leaked out-Beiieved the Senti-
ment viii Be Against Calling Them
Together.


From source regarded as abso-
lutely authoritative 1T is learned thai
Gov Glasscock has sent out letter.
TO all the members of the present leg
islature asking them as to their att
tude in regard to a special session of
the legislature and how they stand on
matters of proposed legislation. The
governor, it is learned. makes inquiry
particularly in regard to two pet meas
ures which he recently has advocated
very strongly, viz, the tax on natural
gas and the county unit local option
law.
In addition, the governor asks that
the legislators give their views on 9th
er matters that should be included ir
the call in case a special sess on of
the legislature is held within the next
few weeks or months.
For some time, it is understood on
good authority the governor has had
his ear to the ground and has been
taking stock of the sentiment in favor
of the tax on gas and the county local
option law. While his position in the
matter was announced, the governor
wanted to find out, it is understood.
how the legislators stand, and wheth-
er it will be possible to enact the leg
islation he wants at this session. From
party leaders have come expressions
of intense opposition to special SEES
sion and many of the solons have like
wise expressed themselves as being
opposed to the special session. How
ever, so far at least, no poll has been
made of the individual members to
find out where they stand.
1t is understood to have been the
purpose OF the governor to keep the
fact that he was making a poll of the
legislators a secret at leaet until such
time as he should have the opinions
of a majority OF them. However, de-
spite precautions, the cat got out of
the bag inadvertently when some
ones slip of the tongue let the secret
out. The general opinion is that
the poll will show that a majority OF
the Legislators are opposed to an ex-
ira session.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
RALLY DAY

Able Addresses to Sunday School by
Rev J. T. Watts, Of Richmond
Fine Program Rendered.
From The World OF Monday:
The Sunday school of he First Bap-
fist church had notable rally day
service Sunday morning. A special
program was rendered before an un-.
usually large gathering in the lecture
room at the church. The exercises
were interspersed with music by on
orchestra of ten pieces under tho
leadership of Mr.. Raymond Eubanks.
The address was delivered by Rev.
Joseph r. Watts, of Richmond, secre-
tary Of the Baptist Sunday School AS.
sociation OF Virginia and Berkeley,
Jefferson and Morgan counties OF
West Virginia. His address was a
very able one and was highly appre-
ciated by the audience.
The program follows:
Song by school led by orchestra.
Prayer.
Song by school
Roll call OF officers aud teachers.
Solo. TN the Secret of His Pres
ence.' Mr.. Steger
Responsive scripture reading.
Song by school.
Glass formation, roll call OF classes.
and offering
Song by school
Address, Rev. Joseph r. Watts.
Solo, My God and Father While
Stray Mr. Ware.
Secretary's report.
Song by school.
Closing prayer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
Will Close ouarries.

Charles Town. W. Va, Nov. 1.-THE
last order for ballast stone received
by the Standard Lime and Stone C0nr&
pany at Kearneysville, Jefferson coun-
ty. has been completed and the quar-
ries at that place will close down i'm
definitely. BY the closing OF the plan<
more than 100 men will be thrown out
of employment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
The Woes Of a Rent Payer.

Ogden. Utah, left a letter at his death
asking that his body be cremated or
fed to the coyotes. Il have paid rent
all my life" he wrote. "and mean to
quit when die. In no event am !
to be buried in cemetery where rent
al is CHARGED want no landlord
calling me up from rest to pay his
rent"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
LIBRARY DAY.
For the Schools This Year In tho
State Will Be December 3.

Charleston, w. Va. Nov. 9.-The
program for Library Day In the pub
lie schools Is now In the hands of tho
public printer and will be ready for
distribution within few days. Tha
officials in the state school depart
ment are of the opinion that Decemr
Der 3, Library Day. will be the most
successful yet held and that from
the interest already shown the num-
Der of books that will be placed i'm
the libraries OF the schools OF the
state viii greatly exceed any pre-
vious number.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
delegates to Laymen's Meeting

AT meeting of men after service
last night in the Presbyterian church
Rev. DR.. F. M. Woods. Senator Chas.
]. Faulkner. Mr. w. O. Nicklas and
Mr. Chas p. Light were chosen as del
gates to the Laymen's meeting TO be
held in Washington city November
11-14. .sx..a q,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
His Promotion.

Guy Butts has entered the service
OF the Cumberland Valley Railroad as
messenger. Jimmie Williams for the
past two years the popular messenger
boy, has been moved up peg and Is
now full f1Idged clerk and assistant
I legraph operator.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
Dick Gerhardt III.

Mr.. l.. Dew Gerhardt, jr., Is in .
serious condition as the result or in
juries received in the foot ball game
here last Friday afternoon. He was
hurt about the collar bone. but mo-
bones were broken so far as Is known
but he suffers great agony.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
KILLED WHILE HUNTING.
Sad Death of Young Man Saturday
at Newray

Mr.. NJ. H. Hartman, North Martins,
burg, received word Saturday night
that his Nephew, John Wier, Newray
Blair county, Pa. was accidentally
killed while out hunting Saturday
He was the son Of Jacob Wier and
only II years old. Mr.. Harmon left
yesterday morning for Newray to at,
tend the funeral.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
Y. M. c. A. LECTURE COURSE.
Next Attraction the Dunbar Company
Saturday Night.

The second entertainment In the
Y. NJ. C. A. amusement course will be
given next Saturday evening in the
gymnasium by the famous Dunbar
Company, a quartet of talented must
clans of national reputation. OF their
entertainment the Saginaw (Mich.l
Courier Herald: The program was so
varied there was something to delight
everyone. The bell music was the first
ever heard in Saginaw and the"operas
was a great hit--Oct 30, 1907.
Baltimore Md Their
program was most pleasing, the cello
work of Ralph Dunbar being partic1-
larly good.--Jan. 23, 1906.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
TWO MEN KILLED
3. & o. Fast Freight Nc. 81 Strikes
Two Workmen at opequon About
Seven O'Clock.
From The World Of Friday:

From The World OF Friday:
Fast freight No. 81 struck and killed
two B. & o. trackmen just east of the
Opequon bridge at 7:15 o'clock this
morning. They were William Walker,
aged IS, of Sandy Hook, Md. and
Harry Philips aged 26, formerly, 1t is
said of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The men belonged TO John House
holders gang and had just began to
work. Stepping out of the way of an
eastbound freight train The me did
not hear No. 81 coming around the
curve and the result was that both
were run over and killed.
The bodies were brought here and
taken to Undertaken Wilen's rooms
and prepared for burial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
CLASS OFFICERS ELECTED.
First Baptist Sunday School Glass
Held Good Meeting.

The Brindle class of the First Bap-
fist SunGay school elected the follow
ing officers TO serve for the ensuing
year: President, ]. Frank thompson
vice president, G. H. Davis; secretary
G. ID. Eubanks; treasurer, John s.
Shaull; teacher, Joseph T.. Seibert. A
short address was delivered by DIR. w.
D. Snyder, of near Richmond, Va. AT
ter the meeting refreshments were
served.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
Y. N. G. a. Notes.

The week of prayer Of the National
Y. NJ. c. A. begins next Sunday after
moor at o'clock in the association
building.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
improvements.

Mrs. NJ. E. Davis is improving her.
property on Union Ave by an. addi-
ton and new roof
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13

Golf Links For Seattle.
Seattle, Wash. will lay out golf links
IN the public parks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
STATE SOCIETY WILL
CONVENE IN kEYSER
West Virginia Horticultural Socie-
~ to Meet This Month.
ABLE SPEAKERS WILL
DELIVER GOOD ADDRESSES

Among the Speakers Are Messrs. Alex
cIohan, D. Gold Miller and Il. L.
Smith, of This Section--State For.
estry Association Meets at Same
Time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
Entertained SchoolfeIIows.

MIR. Edgar A. Thorn entertained at
dinner and supper yesterday at the
home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs H.
p. Thorn, the following members of
the Conway Hall foot bali team. who
are. also, his fellow students there:
Manager George Lloyd, Coach l.. l..
Lambert and Messrs. Charles Caruth-
ers, Ed r. Bastross, Jack Rockwell,
John Leach, John Quincy Adams, Jack
Lerch and Cupid Cornwell. The boys
left for Carlisle in the evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-13
The Line Up.

Umpire, Wachtel, Of Martinsburg;
referee. Lambert, of Carlisle.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
BATTLEFIELD BIBLE IS FOUND
Owner, Member Of Virginia Com
pany, Is Sought.
II Bears suggestion of Romance on
the Fly Leaf.

wiIliamsport. No. April A--Forty-sev-
en- years after the battle Of Antietam, a
small Testament, which belonged to a
Confederate soldier and was found on The
battlefield a few days after the bloody
fight. has come into the possession Of
Harry Williamson, OF this place. Mr..
Williamson IS anxious 20 restore the
relic 70 the owner, II he is still living.
The name OF Alexander Latta and An
drew J Jobe. who were members OF
Troop I. Fifth Virginia Cavalry, are
written or the hyleaf o. the book The
name Of Miss Georgia Ann Mendenhall.
home in Dixie appears on another
leaf, and on another leaf Is written the
name Of Andrew J. Jobe and the date
of his enlistment-8iay 10. lS6l, in Wash
ingtoH County, Va.
The Testament. it is presumed, was
given either to Latta OF Jobe by Miss
8Iendenhau who then resided at Hedges
vile. W Va. She afterward removed 70
this place. and died here after the war.
II Is thought that probably romance
IS connected with the book. thcIgn Miss
MendenhaIl married after coming here.
II is not known whether JObe or Latta
survived the war, but If either is living
he can get possession OF the book II
is believed that the Testamen; is the
same one which was advertised for in
Baltimore last winter. the person making
inquiry for the book stating that II was
lost on Antietam battlefield. and con-
taIned the names Of a young lady and a
soldier and also the photograph Of the
Young lady
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
JR. O. U. A. N. ADJOURNS.
DE- Hills. of POeomoke City, Was
Elected state Councillor.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland. Nd. April I.-The State
Council. Junior Order OF United Am4ri-
can Mechanics. concluded its fortieth ses-
sion tonight at Frostburg with a ban
qget.
DR.. II. y. Willis. Of Poc0moke City.
was to-day elected State councillor with
out opposition Charles Orem. OF Balti-
more. won for outside sentinel and the
contest for national representative result
ed in the selection Of James \. Bateman.
F z. Mcclure. Baltimore; Frank L.
Bennett, HagerstOwn. and J. Wesley Car
yer. Havre de Grace.
Other officers chosen are; State vice
councillor. Il L. MenneriCk. Baltimore
assistant State secretary, c. Edward
Jones. Baltimore; STATE treasurer. Will
fam L. James. Baltimore; State warden.
William T. Carter. Long Green; State
conductor. John E Myers, Eckhart; State
inside sentinel, William Sentz. New
Windsor; State chaplain, NJ r EChison,
Jefferson.
Easton was selected as the next meet
ing place. The State council indorsed
George A Davis. Of Baltimore. past
State councillor. for national vice coUn-
cilor.
Formal presentations were made OF the
following on behalf of the State cOun-
ell: Silver tea service. George ". Ritter.
Baltimore. past State councillor: silver
shaving set to Dr. Williams. State coun-
cilOr and meerschaUm pipe TO I. G
webster. Deals Island. past State cOun-
cilor
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
TUCKER ANXIOUS
FOR MORE DEBATES
Will Issue Wholesale Chal-
lenge to Judge Mann.
LINES NOW CLEARLY DRAWN
Judge Mann's Announcement that
He VIII Vote 'Dry" and fuckers
He Will Vote sWetD in Prohibition
Election Promises to BE the Cam
paign Cry IN Virginia.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, April 21.-Jubilant over
the success OF his debate with Judge
William Hodges Mann at Boydton Mon
day, Harry St George Tucker and his
campaign managers are now considering
the issuing Of a wholesale challenge 10
Judge Mann for joint debate throughout
the State during the gubernatorial cam
paign
Tucker and his managers have not def
nitely decided upon their plans. but they
say that If the Valley candidate can get
Judge Mann in joint debates throughout
the state. he viii be an easy winner,
Whether or not Judge Mann will &C
cept a wholesale challenge is not known.
His managers are displeased With the
methods employed by Tucker at Boydton.
claiming that Tucker acted unfairly in
not asking Judge Mann the questions he
did in his opening speech. so Judge Mann
could have time 20 answer and explain
them There are reports in circulation
there win be no more joint debates for
this season
In political circles to-day the statement
- tAlcttkE LlAc-L tie 6OlQAbt GtUaLt was Z
turning point in the campaign. As q
result OF Judge AIann'S declaration that
he VIII vote dry in all elections. mean
ing a Statewide prohibition election. and
fuckers recent statement that he would
vote wet" in such a contest, the lines
OF distinction regarding the gubernat0T-
ial candidates liquor views are now
sharply drawn. II Is stated that Tucker
viii again attack Mann on his liquor
views. He viii charge inconsistency, in
that Judge Mann claims TO favor local
option, but viii vote dry in a State
wide hEh
BY many il Is claimed that Tucker s
speech at BOydt0n. in which Judge
Mann's legislative record was attacked
puts Judge Mann on the defensive. The
Mann followers claim. however. that he
can satisfactorily explain every act OF
his as a member Of the State senate.
A dispatch from Lawrenceville states
that Tucker IN his speech there last
night charged that the liquor vote in
the Virginia cities IS supporting Mann
However, in view OF Judge Mann's state
ment at BOydton. It is not now believed
i viii be cast for the Nottawsy candi-
date and viii flock 10 Tucker on account
Of his more liberal views on the liquor
question.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
PRETTY COvINGTON WEDDING.
OIn J Payne Leads to Altar Miss
Leslie smith.

Special % The Washington Herald
Covington. Va. April IA beautiful
wedding was solemnized al the Presby-
terian Church here this morning. when
OIin Jerome Payne, son Of the late
George N. Payne, and Miss Leslie
Smith were married
The bridegroom is a prominent young
man. and is connected with the county
clerks Office here The bride Is promi-
nent in Covlngton's social circles She
was attended by her sister. Miss Carrie
Smith. Of Hot Springs. Va, and the
bridegroom by J. J. Lear. f.. editor Of
the COvingJOn Dispatch
The officiating minister was Rev. Z c.
Lynch, OF the Presbyterian Church. as
sisted by Rev Dr. Krett, OF the Meth
o6ist Episcopal Church.
The couple left for Washington and
other Eastern cities for their honey
moon.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
SUBURBAN TROLLEY PROMOTED
Lynehburg VIII Have Line TO Fair
view Heights.

Special % The Washington HeTalc-
Lynchburg. Va, April I.-As soon as
the company can secure a charter work
viii be started on an extension OF the
city street railway to Fairview Heights.
nearly a mile distant. by which numerous
Industrial sites on the new line OF the
Norfolk and Western Railway viii be
brought in close communication with the
city.
The company promoting the extension
viii build Il and guarantee operating ex-
penses 10 the traction company. and in
event the line pays. the traction COM
pany then 10 pay cost Of construction.
The Improvement. means the expendi-
ture Of at least S25.9o0. including the ex-
cavation OF an underground crossing by
the Southern Railway under its present
line In addition to the street car tracks
the county and Southern Railway jointly
will macadamize the entire length OF the
street through which the tracks will be
laid
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
FIAUGHER DEEP N DEBT.
Missing Postmaster Did Not Drink
or Gamble.

SPECIAL % TIE Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Nd. April 21--Although he
did not drink. gamble. or live fast life,
the Obligations Of William A Flaugher.
the missing merchant and postmaster al
Cascade. this county, continue 10 pile
Up, and may reach $1,000 OF this amount
s., GO is in the shape Of notes.
iivSr notes are held by banks in
HagerstOwn. Thurmont, and Waynesboro.
John y. FlaUgher. a brother. came 10
HagersJown and made affidavit that he
die not sign notes held by a local bank
Other residents OF Cascade also deny hav-
ing indOrsed for Flaugher, who was for
merly agent for the Western Maryland
Railroad al Cascade
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
NAVAL CUTTER RACE OFF.
Fouls Claimed I'm Contest on Eliza
beth River.

SorfoIk. Va. April IA twelve-oared
naval cutter race IN the eastern branch
OF the Elizabeth River this afternoon
for q cup donated BY the Virginia Pilot
Association. and costing So. was de-
clared OF after Il had been finished.
Several fouls were claimed. and the route
OF the mile course was not understood.
with the result that some OF the boats
went one way and some another. The
crew OF the battle snip Louisiana, the
champion crew % the navy. finished first.
and the crew OF apprentice seamen sec
Ond- Other crews were from the train
ing ship Franklin and the battle ships
Virginia and Minnesota.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
CLEW TO BANK ROBBERS.
Former Convict seen In suffolk Be-
fore Burglary.


Suffolk. Va. April Zf-NumeroUs other
burglar tools. used IN robbing the Bank
OF Norfolk. were found to-day in the
tunnel leading 10 the vault. which vas
again explored by PinkerJon men. Some
OF them were engraved with the name
y Machen." and were believed 70 have
been stolen in Norfolk or Portsmouth
The wife OF a former penitentia-y OIL
CiaI now residing in Suffolk. reported this
afternoon that she recently recognized
here a white man who was confined IN the
penitentery while she was there, and
whose name she knows.
The Bank Of Suffolk. pending repairs.
IS temporarily keeping its funds in the
vaults OF another institution Crowds
to-day surrounded a local drug store
whose proprietor had on display all Of
the burglars tools found.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
DereIict schooner Sighted.

Norfolk. Va April I--Capt- Smith. Of
the British steamship Adristic. reports
having sighted April ;. il latitude G.i7.
longitude s6-s2. the deTeiict schooner FL
vira Ball. which was abandoned water
logged 80 miles of Cape Henry several
months ago. Capt. Smith reported the
decks Of the Ball awash, with her fore
mast standing
On March Is q report was fled here that
a boats crew from the British steamship
Civic had boarded the derelict Ball and
set fire 10 her in latitude t9-46, longitude
Sass
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
Y. VI. l. Cadets Inspected.

oIfIIaI . IlE FIaelIIIsl'llI UtIlIl-
Lexington. Va, April 2L-Capt. NJ J.
Lanahan, Of the United States army.
was a visitor at the Virginia Military
Institute to-day, and made an inspection
az this noted military school The cadets
spent the day in executing all kinds OF
drills and military maneUvers, including
sham battle. company and battalion
drills. Capt Lanahan was favorably i'm
pressed with the showing OF the young
soldiers
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
Ministers. War on Big Hats,

Fairnont. ". Va. April I--The Min
isterial Association has adopted resolu-
tions against women wearing big hats
during the church services. The resoiu-
ton states that the modern style Of mill
Iinery in the church congregations
caused much inconvenience and numerous
complaints Il requests that as far as
practicable. women should remove their
hats in church.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
wa.hington Contractor 50.

I.uray. Va, April 1-The damage suit
for S2ooo Of Mrs. Lucy Bradley and
daughter, Miss Bertha Bradley. OF this
county, against c. c. Murray. Washing
ten contractor. IS on trial in the Circuit
Court Of this county. The damage Is
asked for injuries sustsined hy Ms
Bradley and daugbte- by their horse TAX
ing fright last sunlnle. at Murray's auto
mobile. while he was touring the Shenaa-
doah Valley. Mrs. Bradley and Mss
Braaley We're seriously injured.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-22
Mr. Stein weds Miss Hice.

Cumberland, Nd, April a.-Frank
Adam stein. and Miss Emma Louise
HieA. daughter OF George c Hiee, super
intendent Of the Sylvan Retreat County
institution for thea insane. we're married
this evening at the home OF the bride. by
Rev. John s. Braren. Miss Rosalie Lash
ley. OF Flintstone. Nd, was maid OF
honor. Clarence Stein, a brother Of the
groom, was best man.