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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
EXAMINED THE BRIDGE
ste Il and Concrete Expert Visits sWil-
Transport This Week.

Henry souther, steel expert and
metaliurgist, sent here by the Penn
svlvania Steel Company as bridge
ana concrete expert spent the day At
Wiliiamsport. He came from Hart
ord. Conn. after a day IN Philadel-
phia and went direct to the scene OF
the late wreck. There he and Mr..
Baker in charge of the guard for the
Steel Company. went carefully over
the bridge, pier by pier. Mr.. Souther
did not care to say what was the re-
suit or object Of the examination.
The guarding Of the bridge has not
been relaxed since the fall.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
New Railroad Bills In Legislatures

jefferson City. Mo-, March 9,--Fois'
lowing the adverse decision 70 the
state In the federal court at Kansas
city. Speaker Speer. OF the Missouri
house OF representatives. introduced
bill prohibiting the issuing Of passes
by railroads, under penalty OF fne
Of from $40 to 500. Officers, employees
and charity workers are exempted
from the bill
Representative Cross introduced
bill requiring all railroads doing bust
ness In the state TO incornorata In
Missouri lsmi~~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
TAFT MAY GO TO G. A. r. CAMP


washington. March o.. TT..st Pr II
dent Taft contemplates general trip
through the south and west this sr'n~
mer was indicated by him when he
said he would try to attend the forty.
ninth annual encampment Of the Graad
Army of the Republic, to be held In
Salt Lake City. Aug. to H.
The president said he was eager to
go and would probably be able 10 do
so because Of his intended trip through
the south end west
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13

Trenton, N. j.. March s.-Giovanni'
Maioni was conviced in the first de.
gree in the Mercer county court for
the killing Of Mrs Marie Lupo Maioni'
went to the Lupo home to collect
debt he claimed was due him. and not
getting the money, shot the woman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
Portions Of New Measure Sent
to Government Printer.
MANY SCHEDULES CHANGED
Hides Placed on Free List and a Sub
stantial Reduction Made In DUTY on
steel Whisky and Beer Un-
ehsnssa-Hevives War Revenue Act
to Rssse Revenue.

to Raise Revenue.
Washington, March 9.--Having been
practically completed by the tariff
trainers, portions OF the new tariff
bill have been sent to the government
printer.
Although no announcement has been
made by the house committee on ways
and means regarding any of the sched-
ules of the tentative BILL ii has been
searned on unquestionable authority
that as a concession to the shoe men
because of the placing of hides on the
free list, the duty on shoes will be
considerably reduced. While no fig-
ures were obtaiuable regarding the
steel schedule, 1t was stated, on the
same authority, that substantial re-
duction in the duty on steel rails, tools
and similar products is provided for.
A duty of cents a pound on coffee is
levied This is by way of compromise
with the Porto Ficans, who demanded
q tax of cents pound.
Whisky and beer will remain as they
are at present, if the subcommittee
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. al q CAaNtSo isANO
law. 1t was felt that whisky was al
ready carrying all the tax it could
stand. while I'm the case of beer the
prohibition movement throughout the
country, IT was explained. had cut
down the consumption of beer, and it
was felt that 1t would be hardship
to impose any further tax.
Revives War Revenue ACT.
1t having become manifest to the
committee that the duties derived
from customs under the new bill would
not produce the revenue expected, they
turned to the expedient of reviving the
war revenue act of 1898. which placed
a tax ON kilograms, bank checks, play
ing cares and all stocks bought or
sold That feature Of the war reve-
nue. act is incorporated in the measure
as drafted, it is said
A matter which is perplexing me
committee is that of placing aNtax on
inheritances President Taft wants it,
It is declared, and is pressing the COM
mittee TO take action along that line,
and present indications are, 1t is said,
that the committee win yield to the
presidenT's wishes.
President Taft is seeking to have a
copy OF the bill delivered 10 the sen
ate committee on finance before the
special session begins In order that
they may begin work on 1T at once, be-
lieving tfrat much time WIZ be srved
thus and that the extra session will
he materially curtailed
It is understood that tire police of
the Democrats will be to criticise the
Republican bill and offer amendments
to It. They will follow tariff for reye-
nue. rather shan free tsafsg policy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
wickersham Before Supreme Court.

Washington March g. Alto nv
General Wickersham WIS Tor
presented 10 the supreme our Of he
United States by Solicitor Geneyg
Hoyt. His commission was ordered to
be placed on file.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
MISSOURI RATE
LAW is VOID
NuIllfled BY Decision Of U. S.
District Court.
IS DECLARED CONFISCATORY

Judge mcpherson 7etu tnat noth the
Commodity and Passenger Laws
Are unconstitutiona - May Sound
Death kneII Of All Two-csnt Rate
Laws IN Country.
Kansas City, Mo. March 3. - Mis-
souri's two-cent passenger and maxi
mum freight laws were nulliiied by q
decision handed down In the United
States district court by Judge Smith
Mcpherson. OF Red Oak, Ia. As a re-
suit II Ii believed there will be quick
return in Missouri to three-cent fares
Frank Hagerman, for the eighteen
companies involved, asserted that the
decision sounded the death knell Of
the two-cent rate In every state in the
Union.
Judge Mcpherson held that both the
commodity and passenger laws were
contlscatory and unconstitutional, and
Mr.. Hagerman declared that II is not
conceivable that II the two-cent rate
is coniiscaiory In Missouri IT can be.
omFensatory In other states.
The state on the D her hand, declared
enphatically that Missouri's fight for
lower rates would continue. Elliott W.
Major. attorney general. who was IN
court when the decision was read,
said an appeal would be taken and
that the present legislature would be
asked to pass new rate laws that
would stand the test Of the courts.
Governor Hadley made a similar
statement, ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13

preventative Business and Profes-
sional Men--tlarmonIcus and En-
thusiastic Gathering OF Martins
burp's Leading Citizens.
Never within the recollection Of she
present generation, has there been
gathered together such a body Of rel
preventative citizens in Martlnsburg
as was that which attended the meet
ing in Firemea's hall Monday night.
The meeting was n response to the
cali issued spme time ago by the pres-
idents Of the Board 81 Trade, business
Mems Association. and the Merchants
Protective Association to effect a
strong organization for the purpose Of
making greater harrisburg ard for
the welfare of the city in
other directions
AT the meeting we're men promi-
Inent IN BUSINESS, thDso who stand
high IN the professional life Of the
city ne wage Garner, and citizens OF
the TERRITORY which will became part
O. Martsnsbmg when the new charter
goes into eject.
Chairman Thorn, Of the committee
on arrangements. mad PLACED in the
han all the chairs that II would cen
venfently hold, and had provided a
ve,w coed brand sof cigars for those
who cared to indalge in the soothing
weed. long before the meeting was
|caBsd TO order neariy every seat iD
the hall was occupied, and when his
honor, the mayor, raped for order
there was scare ely standing room
Later the hall WAS packed to such an
exaant, that those who desired TO get
Within hearing Of the speakers could
sci no farther tran the bottom oil Ehs
steps. n was enc tiIne when 1hele
was no more roem at tie top.
A few minutes before the hour set,
Judge Faulkner, who was to preside
At The meeting was escorted 70 the
front eff the haf b. Mayor CnSAws.
ana received a marked ovation from
the gathering In q few minutes
Mayor C;usnwa called Tire meeting TO
orhsr. ana read the call from The
Evening World He then stated that
the presidents ef the sarious sssocsa-
lions had selected Judge Taullknsr for
fhe presiting offiE r, and then intIs-
dnced the popular Judge When The
Judge STEPPED on the rostrum BE- was
given cnirial greeting
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
Temporary Organization.

The name Of w. T.. Outcault was
place in domination fer secretary OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
JUDGE FAULKNER'S SPEECH
TIMELY AND INSPIRING

Committees Appointed for Permanent
Organization Of Board of TRADE
Matters Of Moment Discussed by Re-
preventative Business and Profess
sionaI Men-tlarmonlous and En-
thusiastic Gathering OF Martins,
buruss leadinu Citizens.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05

Miss Josephine NJ. Griswold. Sc
eretary of the Connecticut Children's
Aid Society, and Miss Holcomb, ac-
companied by Mrs. T.. T. Whitmore,
visited the Children's Home, Putnam,
recently. The party were met at the
station by Mr.. Converse and driven TO
the Home, and were cordially vel.
coined by Mrs. Converse. This be-
ing the first time that Miss Griswold
and Miss Holeomb had visited the
Home, they made a thorough inspec.
ton of everything with commentator !;
and their deep interest was mani
tested when the ninety children came
in to dinner, in Witnessing the order
and the qualification of the little ones
in partaking of their bountiful meal
Miss Grisweld was delegate from this
State to the Conference recently called
by President Roosevelt at Washington,
10 discuss ways and means to better
the condition of dependent children
throughout the entire country.
Rev. W. l.. Beard, son-in-law of
Myron Kinney, of this city, has COM
munication in the .sEow Chow Young
Men, small eight page paper, pub
lished semi monthly by the Y. NJ. {.
A, at Foo Chow, China, of which So
eiety Mr.. Beard is Secretary. In his
letter Mr.. Beard gives glowing ac-
count of the arrival there of the fleet of
American wafships. The Y. NJ. {. a.
We're assigned prominent part iii the
reception and entertainment of the
officers and men on landing at Annoy.
Their services in this duty were great
ly appreciated by the Chinese govern
ment, which through Prince Lang,
sent its grateful acknowledgements to the
Y. NJ. c. A. The entire letter of Mr..
Beard is full of deep interest, but we
have not the space to spare for II. Men
from many countries, he says, who
have had experience with crowds of
men of different nationalities, said:
ave never saw so well-behayed men,"
We may we'll be proud of our sailor
boys.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05

Congress finished its business We'd
nesday TO adjourn next day. While
not altogether satisfactory to the coun-
try the Goth Congress finished its hislo-
~ with as good record a. the average.
1t refused To encourage our merchant
marine, by granting an appropriation
that would have benefited the nation
many millions annually and created 4
national pride In place Of humiliation
caused by American dependence on
various foreign countries To do our car
rying trade with them and other ma
lions.
II increased the salary of the Presi-
dent 10 $4,000.
Many desirable measures were shut
Off or defeated, which the next Con-
gfess will no doubt take no and pass
to the great benefit Of the country.
As we go TO press President Taft has
been inaugurated In the presence Of
900 visitors. His inaugural Adj
dress will be found on page I.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05

The Salvation Army Mission.

The services at the salvation Army
Saturday and Sunday were attended
by excellent crowds and resulted In two
conversions. Sunday evening Captain
Whitney spoke on the subject: "Four
Years Service for God and the Way He
has Led Me Out" in which he told
the story Of his conversion and soldier
ship and otfieershipin the Army, men
tioning incidents which occurred in
his nine different appointments as OIL
Ger in charge, and also incidents occur
ring in his six months experience in
revival work-all of which pointed to
the tender headings of his Master both
in sunshine and In shadow, in conflict
and in victory. in sorrow and in joy.
Last, but in nowise least In interest,
were some Of the experiences inciden-
tai TO the carrying ON of the work in
Putnam.
Captain and Mrs. Withee take great
pleasure in announcing for Saturday
and Sunday of this week. 9th and 9TH
inst, Ensign and Mts. Abraham, of
Boston. Ensign Abraham is con.
verified He brew, and Is known and loved
Ct salvation officers from the Atlantic
10 the Pacific. He has charge Of the
salvation Army Anti.Suieide Bureau.
in Boston, and is, in every particular,
eminently fitted for that position, be-
ing a man of deeply tender and Chris
tian spirit, and is possessed of Wonders
fui tact and patience, aud is an epti-
mist 10 a degree only possible in aGhris.
tian.
Mrs. Abrahams has charge of the Ar
my's Free Labor Bureau, and, in addi-
ton to her various duties connected
with the work, has succeeded in win
ming great numbers Of those who apply
for positions, to Christ, afterwards find
ing work for hundreds.
Ensign and Mrs. Abraham are prac-
teal, earnest, consecEated, sanctified
Salvationists, and will surely appeal
to Putnam people. Saturday evening
at O'Clock, and on Sunday ut 3 and s
p. m. All are welcome.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05
More Cases iron Bradley Breaks.

On complaint made by Grand Juror
Charles o. Thompson, and warrants
issued by Justice Larned, of Pomfret,
Eugene osier, Louis Dapre, Paul st,
George. and Alexander Dupre, of this
city, were arrested ON Friday last and
taken to Pomfret Saturday, where they
appeared before Justice Earned.
The complaints alleged the receiving
and concealing of stolen goods, Attor-
neg NJ, II. Geissler represented the de-
PENDANTS, and demarred To complaints
and waived their reading. The demur-
rers were overruled.
The value of the goods alleged to
have been received by osier was zoo.
He was sentenced 10 pay fine Of 50
and to 30 days IN Jail. He appealed
and furnished bond of Sloa, signed by
DIR. omer LaRue.
The amount of goods alleged TO have
been received by Louis Bupre WAS sss.
Court under bonds of 5000, also fur
nished by DIR. I.aRue.
The value alleged against st. George
was SIS. 25, and against Alexander na-
pre- S3i. Both were bound eser-the
former under $500, furnished by Fred
Noed, and the latter under $3.50 bonds
furnished 10y his father.
The goods alleged To have been re-
ceived were those declared 10 have been
stolen by Charles Miller, now in Brook.
lyn Jail awaiting trial. Miller WAS pres
ent, in custody of jailor Fields, and
other Witnesses were present ready to
testify, but under the procedure taken
by defendants counsel, the evidence
was not heard.
Mr. Thompson, in opening, apollo
gized To the court for his harsh remarks
made before him at the previous trial
of Miller and A. Dupfe, saying that he
might have made seme remarks about
men who might, for all he knew, be
respectable citizens of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05
Amateur MjnstrelS

When the curtain rings up on the
Imperial Mammoth Minstrel Show, at
the Bradley Theatre, next Tuesday eve-
ming, the audience will be treated To an
entertainment that is just what its
name implies.
There will be beautiful stage set
ting for the grand ensemble, aud the
overture will consist of medley of
blood-stirring patriotic airs. Tom Co.
fee is the interlocutor, and on the ends
will be Putnam's Messrs.
Duffy, Sharpe, Belair, Fuller apd Cur
rem. The gentlemen have portfolio
bulging out with q choice sci Lection of
jokes and songs, and they will take
turns distributing them to these pres
ent, each in his own pleasing manner.
Ballads will be sung by Misses Leona
Daigle, Julia and .damie Casey, Ethel
Walen, and by Messrs, Ernest LaCroix
aud John Morse. This assures an en-
pertaining first part.
In the Olie will be seen Hammond
and Kemp, eccentric comedians. These
are their right names, and they are IA
miliar to all.
When they get through there will be
an Italian skit, entitled "Mulberry
Street, 1t will show the great array
of cosmopolitan characters that congre-
gate in this famous New York section,
made famous by Steve Brody and
Chuck tonnors. Master Walter Smith
is worked in here for turn, and is
good. Mike Duffy gets into the lime
light also in little macaroni comedy.
These members are ably assisted by
some worthy local lights of the boards.
Tom Coffee, who appeared with the
tor in the first part, has been undergo
ing grand metamorphosis, and now
appears in character and monologue,
ket ping his hammer going for fifteen
minutes, and nothing of local interest
will escape his notice.
Lucier's imperial Band, for the ben
eft OF which the show is given, will
give some up-to-date selections.
The performance will conclude with
the "Barn Dance in which some
twenty characters take part, introduce
ing jig, reel, clog and barn dancers,
also the town cut-ups and the Rose
Buds.
Next Tuesday night is the time, Brad
ley theatre the place-and the prices
are %, IS and 80 cents.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05
Interesting Locals

Send for McCall Patterns to The
Whitmore Dry Goods Store, Whitman
tic. Full stock, prompt service.
Insure your farm and other property
In the great Middlesex Fire Insurance
eompanie which has notable record
of 10 years of honorable dealing with
the insuring public. J. Richard Car
penter. Agent at Putnam.
Miss Julia sansoucie has purchased
the millinery business Of A. NJ. Case in
Court House Block, and will carry a
large line of trimmed hats, as well as
trimming to order The former en-
ployes OF both establishments willsbe
retained.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05

A large audience greeted The Choir
Guild at Oxford, on Friday evening.
IL was gratifying 10 note a large dele
cation from Southbridge, representing
both the Baptist ani Congregational
churches OF that plaee--the pastor Of
the latter church, Reg. q. Andrew
Gordon, giving the address oi the eve
ming Mr.. Gordon was 70 Pleasantly
impressed BY the work Of the united
choirs that he invited The Guild 10 con
duet similar service IL Southbridgs
after Easter. Lunch was served by III.
.ssss:es 81 the Oxford cnuFch.
The third service i 70 sbe held In tn
Methodist churcn In Webster ON thi
Thursday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05

Rev. j. W. Walker Of Putnam. and
Rev z. :. Irwin Of Pomfret, attended
the monthly meeting Of the Glorious Of
the New LondonArchdeaconry al Nor
aleh on Monday. Mr. Irwin delivered
the essay on ss'rhe -acrificial Aspect Of
tie Holy Eucharist.
AT the public debate between XIII
iEngiy and Webster High schools, last
Friday evening, al Danielson, party
from this city attended.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05

"A delightful musicale for the BEN
cit Of the cemetery fund OF the ID. A.
X. was given at the home Of Mrs. G..
Harold GIlpatrie ON Wednesday after
noon. Graphophone selections ineIud-
ing anmbers by Melba, Schumsn-
Heink, and Caruso were given.
Joseph Egan left here Tuesday for
Washington, u. C., where he will wit
ness the Inauguration ceremonies. He
will visit other places, remaining away
until the 10th inst.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05
Common Council.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Common Council was held Tuesday
evening.
Present, Mayor McGarry. Aldermen
Smith, Carpenter, Miner, Dumas, JOS
lin Hawkins, Broduer and Tefit.
Records of the previous meeting
were read and ordered filed.
The police report showed 10 arrests,
3 sent TO jail, and three doors found
unlocked; Light out 81 hours.
George +. Holbrook was awarded the
contract for carrying prisoners to Jail
Ibis being the only bid
&. G. Talbot was awarded contract
for feeding prisoners. His bid was l5c.
per head, To 2oc. bid by G. II. klebari.
Petition granted NJ. +. Maynard, to
build an addition To a house on May
nard street; and petition to change
light on Union street, which had been
laid on table at previous meeting was
granted. Petition for light on Quine-
baug avenue referred
City property committee reported
that Mrs. O'Leary wanted $40 a month
rent for court room, the city to heat it.
J. Il. Tatem had offered TO fix up room
in his block on Union street, heat IL
and keep it in repair for $3.50 per
month. Referred TO committee with
power TO act.
q. ID. Bates appeared in favor of hav-
School street. Messrs. Nichols, Par
sons, Tyler and Morse appeared against
il.
The following bills were ordered
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05
Early Missionaries Of Windham County
EI.EIN II. LARNEn.

First Paper Ellen u, Larod, the Author
Of the History Of W,ndham County, tells
how she WAS Awakened to a knowledge
of Them.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05

The adjourned annual city meeting
was held in A. o. II. hall, Monday
morning. There were IS persons pres
ent. The appropriations as recommen-
ded by the Common Council were voted
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05

ded by the Common Council were voted
as follows:
City Treasurer 500
City Clerks Office, go
City Janitor, 40
Council Chamber 300
Fuel and Light 800
City Court, 500
Highway Department, 200
Fire Department, 5000
Street Lights, $500
Police Department, $500
General Expenses, including the
sinking fund, interest on loans
and ali other contingent and
incidental expenses, 400
Total so, 450
1t was voted tolay tax OF seven and
one half mills for the ensuing year and
have I'll { taxes collected BY Jniy 10.
The meeting authorized the Common
Council 10 borrow a sufficient amount
Of money to meet the current expenses
OF the city until the taxes are collected.
The section in The sarniuy with re-
ference 10 action towards liquidation
or reduction of the city debt, was, on
motion, tabled.
Putnam patriot., 1909-03-05
Annual Meeting Of the Arcanum Club.

The annual meeting of the Arcanum
Club was held in the club room Oh FRI
day evening last. 1t was one of the
largest gatherings In years, denoting
the greatly increased interest now be-
ing shown by the members.
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The Washington times., 1909-05-06
WHEAT PIT BATTLE
WAGED WITH VIGOR
Activity of Patterns Brokers
Causes Big Fluctuations
in July Cereal.

CHICAGO. May 6.-The battle in the
wheat pit was renewed with increased
activity on thu tap Of the bell today.
James A. Patterns orders were IN evil
dence here and there, and his brokers
were not putting up any bluff on eighths
@nd quarters. but were taking July
new ran5e of fluctuations for the hour
limit
July was the feature. Patten himself
was not on the floor, but his handiwork
was in evidence. and 1t was plain that
he was guidin /; the market into higher
price channels. as he took millions OF
bushels, as he had to. to maintain
prices at their present high level.
July wheat iuctuated between I157z
and lI7A during the opening hour, rising
from an opening at 1614 TO u7Z, and
then as Patten tried to take some prof
it's, the bears sold on him, breaking the
price to 1157s. and in a jiffy it was
back at 116%z.
May was moderately Active, the shorts
yet outside of cover, bidding up the
price to 1891. which seems TO be the
price that Patten has settled upon to
feed his wheat to the hungry. After a
lively period of absorption it broke to
1881.
In the u.eantime the shorts in septem-
Der. fearful lest the ogre should decide
that the crop would warrant booming
other spectators increased their long
lines, with the result that September
rose from 10j5s TO 1864, with a reaction
II was a g=eat day I'm the pit-probably
paign OF the man from Evanston. James
A. Patten.