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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18

These are some OF the historic
events which will add to the pleasure
Of the old soldiers who viii come To
the reunion. Then the men or Mo.
bile, second to none in patriotic fer.
your, promise to give their best 81.
forts to promote the enjoyment Of
those whom II win be a delight 20
entertain; while the ladies' OF the city.
famed all over the world for their
great hospitality and wondrous beauty
and lovelincss. have determined that
no reunion ever held or to be held
shall compare to this In the magni.
tude or duration Of the enjoyment that
viii be given to the heroes of the six.
ties who will come to partake OF
their hospitality.
With such plans laid, the veterans
are likely tc have most enjoyable
time, and the general commanding
earnestly urges all to come who can
possibly do so, to take part in these
three days of festivity.
2. The general commanding an
nounces with much pleasure, at the
request Of It's most energetic pres,
dent. Mrs. w J. Behan, that the Con
federate Southern Memorial Associa.
ton will hold It's meeting at the same
time.
8. The general commanding sin
cerely hopes that the press OF the en-
tire country will endeavor to stir up
interest In the coming meeting. aud
TO this end he requests that this or
der be published. and editorial con.-
ment made thereon.
BY command of
CLEMENT u. EVANS.
General Commanding.
oficial:
VIM. g. MICKLE,
Adult Gen. Chief OF staff
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
OLD SOLDIER DEAD
Theodore kieffer, Aged Resident OF
the Boom, Succumbs to pneun1on-
ia After Short Illness.

la After Short illness.
From The World OF Wednesday:
Mr. Theodore Kieffer, an aged resi-
dent CT the Boom and veteran of the
Civil War, died this morning at 6
O'Clock at the home OF his daughter
Mrs. b. b. Rudy, corner of Virginia
avenue and Buxton street. He was
rs years old and died of pneumonia
after an Illness of a few days with
pneumonia. He is survived by daugh.
ter, Mrs. Rudy, and one son, VIM. s..
in Washington; also by one sister in
Germany where the deceased was
born.
when he was youth of 16 years. He
served as private in the S4th Penna-
Inf. in the Civil War. He had only
lived here couple years and was
not generally known. He was mem
Der of the Lutheran church and the
Grand Army OF the Republic.
Funeral Friday at D. m. at the
house, conducted by Rev. c. S. Trump
Interment in Norbourn cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
LAID TO REST
obsequies Largely Attended-House
Painters Attend Service in Body
This Afternoon.

The funeral OF Mr.. James H. Smurr
was held this afternoon at o'clock
at his late residence, No. 423 West
Martin street, and was largely attend
ed. The service was conducted by
Rev. DIR. f. M. Woods, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev.
DR.. j. A. Hoffheins, pastor of the Re.
formed church. The floral tributes
we're many and beautiful.
The painters and decorators of town
attended the funeral OF their fellow
craftsman in body.
The interment took place in Green
Hill cemetery, the pallbearers being
Frank d. Staley, w. B. Cushwa, James
r. Fisher, p. r. Harrison, Frank
Rutherford and Frank E. Wilson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
PROPOSED WABASH LINK.
Western Maryland Extension From
Cumberiand BEING Inspected.

Representatives Of large railroad
building corporations are in Cumber-
land and are looking over the pro-
posed route to be built by the West
ern Maryland railroad from Cumber-
land 20 Newhaven, Pa, eighty-six
miles, to help complete the proposed
Gould transcontinental system. The
assurance Is given that the finances
for the building OF the link have been
provided and the work will start in
the spring.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
Order Organized Here Only Year Ago
and Now Has Over Hundred
Owls In Nest.

Owls In Nest.
At the regular meeting OF the Order
OF Owls. last night in the Red Mems
hall the following officers were elected
TO serve for one year from January L.
president-Dr. w. f. Langford.
Vice PRESIDENT. H. Matthews.
Secretary--H. T. Gaver.
Treasurer H. Lyeth.
fnvocator--G. L. Sencindiver.
Doctor OF Nest-Dr. G.. B. Hedges
Sentinel-Geo. II. Gaver.
Pieket--D. M. Dunn.
Warden-E A. Dunn.
T1ustees-T. T. Lenen, Geo. L.
Sencindiyer and J. c. Wolf.
The order was organized one year
ago with membership of upwards OF
20. and now has a membership OF over
one hundred. New members are be-
ing taken in at every meeting. The
condition of the treasury is good
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh OF
the bladder. brick-dust or sediment in
the urine, head ache, back ache, lame
back, dizzi1e-1, sleeplessness, nervous
ness, or the lCncys themselves break
down and waste a,.ay cell by cell.
Bladder troubles c'r:ost always result
from arrangement the kidneys and
better health in that orgaE is obtained
quickest by proper treatment of the kid.
neys. SwaFnp-Roct corrects inability t.
hold urine and scalding pain in passing il
and overcomes that unpleasant necessity
of being compelled to go often throusi
the day, and to get up many times durinf
the night. The mild and Immediate efIec
of Swamp-Root, the great kidney remed,
is soon realized. It stands the highest be
cause of its remarkable health restoring
properties. A trial will convince anyone
Swafnp-Root is pleasant to take and Is
sold by all DRUGGISTS in fifty-cent ard
one-dollar size bottles. You may have Q
sample bottle and book that tells all
about it, both sent free by mail. Address
DIR. Kilmcr & Co., Binghamton, N. Y
When writing mention reading this ger
erous offer IN this paper. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp-Root, and don't let dealer sell
you something in place of Swamp Root
if you do yon viii be disappointed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
HELD MEETING
Prof, Stewart. Of State College, pa.
Spoke on Subject of Fertilizers


For Trees.
From The World of Wednesday;
The executive committee of tn,
State Horticultural Society met her,
yesterday In the Y. NJ. C. A. building
Hon. John J. CornwelI, Of Romney
presided. Plans were mapped ous
among other things. to increase tn,
membership of the society.
IN the afternoon the Berkeley Coun
ty Horticultural Society met in the
court house, President Alex. Clohan
presiding, Mr.. cornwen was intro
duced and made good address befor,
goodly number of the society.
The principal address was made b.
Prof. John p. Stewart, OF State Col
lege, Pa, who spoke on the subjec,
OF Fertilizers for frnit trees. He i'm
parted great deal of useful Informs
ton because he is perfectly familiar
with the subject, after years OF study
and experiment. The address was
highly appreciated by the fruit grow.
ers present
Some local dealers In fertilizers
were present, and disposition was
manifest to buy from local dealers
upon their promise to handle just
what is wanted by the fruit growers.
A list Of fertilizers, as to kind and
quantity, will be made out and re.
ported to a meeting OF the society
here ON January s.
Altogether the meeting was pro-
ductive Of much good as well as IN
teresting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
NATURAL GAS.
Frederick Is to Have Some Within
Two Years.
forfeit il

Wc years.
The parties interested in bringing
natural gas to Baltimore from the
gas fields CT West Virginia have pre-
pared a franchise which will be sub
mitted to the mayor and aldermen at
their next regular meeting Wednes-
day, asking for the use OF streets Of
Frederick for the transmission OF
natural gas. The proposed ordinance
is now in the hands of City Attorney
Smith, TO whom it was given by Mr..
Milton G. Urner. attorney for the par
ties seeking the franchise.
The conditions of the franchise will
not be made public until submitted
to the aldermen. Mr.. Urner said he
had no dealings directly with the
parties who propose to furnish nat.
ural gas. but was acting as attorney
for their attorneys and knew nothing
about the latter's clients.
Under the terms of the ordinance,
however, the proposed franchise VIII
be forfeited If the parties to whom
it is granted do not furnish natural
gas IN Frederick within two years
from the date 0, the passage OF the
ordinance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
Confederate Vets
Reunion In 1910

New Orleans, La. Dec. 16.-The
formal order fixing the date of the
ITO reunion OF the Confederate vet.
Grams fsr April &c and the place, Mo-
bile, was issued by General Evans and
published by his Adiutant General
Micklc, 1t says:
Headquarters United Confederate Vet.
Grams.
New Orleans. La. Dec. II. 1909.
General Order s,No. 20.
/. The general commanding an
nounces that, according to the custom
hereto1or in force. which leaves the
general commanding and the depart
ment commanders the fixing of the
date of the reunion; the twentieth an
nual reunion 81 the United Confeder-
ate Veterans will be held in the city
OF Mobile, Alabama on April &c, q
and ~, 1910. Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday, respectively, those days
having been named by our host as
satisfactory.
For sentimental and practical rea-
sons Mobile possesses peculiar claims
at reunion city. Her geographical
position In the center Of our territory,
her beautiful bay. her delightful and
invlgorating climate. the charming
weather which usually prevails at the
time of the year when the reunion Is
to be held, her numerous palatable
hotels, restaurants and private BOARD
ing houses, are arguments for the
practical side; while the many events
In her history connected with the wa.
around which the hearts OF the old
soldiers ever linger with fondness,
represent the sentimental view.
Within the borders Of the state OF
Alabama was born 'the storm-cra-
died nation that fell" and in the ad-
iacent city Of Montgomery Is to be
e~..l 49, a., na~ltal 20 thn CauF.x7
crate states OF America, and the first
hcme OF its only president. On the
beautiful bay OF Mobile the greatest
naval battle of the war took place;
for many weary months a handful OF
men and boys, under the command
Of Gen ID. II. Maury, numbering about
5000 held in check and delayed the
advance of Gen. Canbys $4,000 train
ed soldiers; at her very doors, alInost
within the county. was fought the las
great battle OF the conflict, In the
north end OF the county, in the village
OF Chronicle, the last army OF the G.
s. A. west OF the Mississippi, was sur
rendered and the curtain fell on the
great drama; in Mobile was construc-
ted. by a Mobile man, the first and
only submarine boat that performed
the duty required of It: here rest the
ashes OF General Bragg. General Glad
den, Father Ryan. and the great naval
commander. Raphael Semmes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
Defeats chambersburg at Basket Bail
at Local Rink BY the
Score Of n to 10.
Standing of Clubs.

The Hagerstown basket ball team.
last night defeated Chambersburg on
the Auditorium rink floor by the
score Of 81 to 49, The game was fast
and well played throughout, the locals
getting in some nice floor work, which
was good Improvement in their pass.
ing. BY winning this game the Ha-
gerstown team still holds the second
place in the league race.
Floerckey. the Hagerstown center,
starred for the home team, as both
Of his field goals were Gagged from diff
ficult shots.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
Minister Killed BY Train.

Rev @ J. Smith for 20 years prom
inently identified with the NJ. Il.
church, South Of this state. was in.
stantly killed by a Chesapeake and
Ohio train near Kellogg. He was SO
years OF age, pr rninent Mason and
well-known over the state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18

Sold Timber Land In Mineral County.
George S. Ziler and sen s. W,
Mler, Berkeley Springs. have sold to
C. C. Foreman and f. e. Ensign, o;
Pennsylvania, two tracts of timber
land in Mineral county, containing
S97 acres.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
Mr.. Wood Home.

County Engineer I. w. Wood il
home from Parkersburg where he at.
tended the County Engineers Con.
vention. He says As out Of the SIS
counties in West Virginia were rep.
resented at the convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
NEW BANK FOR cLEARsPRlNo.
Capital Stock Of s25, 1000 Nearly All
Subscribed.


At q meeting In Clearspring OF the
promoters Of the proposed National
Bank OF Clearspring, Elwood Nc
Lauglin was elected temporary presi..
dent, George r. Prather temporary
treasurer and II. j. Boswell, temporary
sscre.ary. The capital will be s25, 600,
whicl has nearly been all subscribed
Many OF the prominent business
men and farmer of clearspring dis
trict viii be connected with the bank,
which will be ready for business about
the middle Of next March.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
U. 8. teachers to Meet.

The executive committee Of the IT.
p. Sunday school viii meet at the par
sonage this evening at $50 Every
teacher IS expected to be present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
vagaries Of a Cold.

You can never be quite sure where
a cold is going 10 nit you In the fall
and winter il may settle In the bowels
produce severe pain. D. not be alarm
ed nor torment yourself with fears OF
appendicitis. At the first sign OF a
cramp take Perry Davis painkiller in
warm, sweetened water and relief
comes at once. There Is but one
Painkiller, Perry Davis II
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18

The afternoon session convened at
2 p. NJ and comprised two interesting
addresses-one by Chief Engineer
Edgar Baker. on "The Location Of
County Roads, and one by v. w.
Kittle, engineer q Richie county, on
Concrete construction General dis
followed these addresses.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18

tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it-licart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure OF
aropiexy are often
the result OF kid
ncy disease. II
kidney trouble is
allowedtoadvance
neutrality-suspicious.
ed blood will af.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18
The Cause Of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is a disease prevailing III this
country most dang because 50 decep-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-18

VIM. b. MICKLE.
Adult. Gen. Chief Of STAFF.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
ASKS SITTER LAW
ON COCAINE TRADE
Major Sylvester Says 1t Is
Impossible TO Control the
Drug at Present

Under the present pharmacy law of
the District it is practically impossible
for the police TO put a stop to traffic
in cocaine. and there are many persons
i'm washington who dispense the drug,
according to a recent statement made
by Major Sylvester.
John Van Zaut. the agent OF the de-
parment assigned to enforce the phar-
macy law. made 1876 ofdcia1 visits 10
drug stores. physicians, and places
where drugs are sold during the last
year, says Major Sylvester i'm his an
nual report. "and investigated lbs cases
brought 10 his attention through his
own or other efforts. OF the investi-
cations. six were cases OF poisoning
with suicidal intent and who recovered,
while tWenty-one were with the same
intent and fatal This official made
thIrty-fiye arrests in the course of the
year upon various charges under the
pharmacy law
The sale Of cocaine has been largely
reduced under the operation OF the new
pharmacy law but its use continues
and there are many who dlspeAse me
drug under cover. The department re-
news it's recommendation that an
amendment be made to the pharmacy
law making # a violation for anyone
other than a licensed druggist, physl-
clan. dentist. or veterinarian to have
in his or her possession any narcotic
drug or drugs except upon the pre-
scription o. a licensed physician.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
SYLVESTER SCORES
CLUB POOLROONS
Congress Will Be Asked to
Pass Law Against
Them.

Acting on the recommendation Of
Major sylvester, the Commissioners will
urge Congress to pass a law against
club pool rooms, whereby the police will
have proper supervision oves such
places
Asserting that pool rooms where IL
censes are granted are patronized in
the main by boys and youths, Major
Sylvester said:
1.-The game itself may be harmless,
but the congregating of patrons in
many cases has been followed by bottle
drinking and betting on the games. In
this connection persons have within the
past two years Incorporated sO-called
clubs. where playing may be INDUCED
IN without the presence Of those who
are not members but may become such
and secure the privilege upon the pay
ment Of a small fee.
once admitted, they feel that they
are immune from the inspection OF the
police and the authorities, and instances
of betting on games have come TO the
knowledge Of the police. BY this privil-
eye the prOprietors avoid the license
cost on pool tables which must be paid
by the proprietor of the open pool room.
and he suffers an injustice and the Dis
triCt a loss of revenue.
There should be q law againstC club pool
rooms, and If such cannot be secured
the annual license on pool tables en-
pIOyed in such rooms should be at least
S25 a table. In addition, the police should
be authorized TO make inspections OF the
same at any and all times.
ION December IA, 1901, this departmen
recommended and the Commissioners
approved an amendment to the law IL
censing pool rooms, making IT unlawful
for the proprietor or prOprietOrs TO suf-
fer or permit any. minor under eighteen
years Of age TO frequent or patonlze
the same. and that recommendation IS
respectfully renewed"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06

Never in the history Of the oyster In
dustry Of the dover Potomac has the
market been so poor and prices so low
as this season. This condition is due, IL
is said, 10 the unusually large quantities
OF oysters that have been dredged from
tile river so far this season. the supply
being far in excess OF the demand
Captains OF oyster boats, who usually
make from $500 to $1,000 a season, have
with but few exceptions lost from 500
20 500 "a paying dredgers so far this
year. Hundreds Of bushels Of oysters
have been dumped hack ia the beds
after being taken from the river be
cause there has been no market, The
owners Of oyster boats are she ones
principally affected by the low prices.
The dealers who handle on a commits
sion basis have shipped the usual guam
titles 10 Washington. Baltimore. Nor
folk. and the other principal markets,
where prices have been steady.
Sell by Thirds"
So many oysters have been taken from
the river this season. however. that the
boat captains are willing TO dispose of
them ar almost any price. Oysters are
sold along the river by thirds" equal
10 about a bushel and a half. This
wears thirds have brought an average
of rs cents, while 20 cents IS regarded as
= good price. and many Of the captains
have disposed Of their cargoes at Is
cents. AT these rates It IS costing more
90 get the oysters from the water than
they bring in the open market. In for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
The Health Dept.

In your bodily system Is looked
sfter by millions Of little soldiers
in your blood-those oorpusoles
constantly fighting for you.
If this army IS well fed and
kept healthy and strong. by taking
Hoods SarsaparilIs. So viii destroy
the UuCountsble horde Of germ enc
mics that are attacking you every
moment Of your life.
Hoods Sarsa parilla will keep YOU
free from or win cure you Of scr0f-
ula, eczema, rheumatism. CatarTh,
anemia, that tired feeling and all
such ailments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
WHIPPING RENTED.

WILMINGTON. Del, Jan. ct ocinE
shown that Frederick r. Smith would
oe unable to stand the lashes al the
whipping post, the court remit ed that
portion of the sentence. He had been
convicted of larceUT and was sentenced
70 nine months Imprisonment and five
1ashes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06

Consult Shaffer, v4th & I, About Flow
ers and decorations for dinners. teas. etc.
-AdVt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
The Floral Decorations
cur YOUR DENTAL Bill IN HAIFl

for weddings and receptions are best
trusted 10 GUIDES artists. 1915 F.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06

Best Coal at Low Prices. r. J. & N. c.
Grace. 9Th & r ne Phone Linen. -.
-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
TO NAME INDEPENDENT.

PITTSBURG, Jan. 6.-The Civic party
has announced its intention Of putting
IN the field a candidate for mayor. one
hundred representative citizens who
have been conspicuous i'm independent
political movement in Pittsburg Will be
invited 10 participate i'm a convention
to be held soon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
POTOMAC OYSTERS
FLOOD THE MARKET
Prices Are Lowest IN Years. and Supply Far in Excess
Of Demand-Oyners Of Boats Are
Heavy Losers.
Heavy Losers.

mer years thirds brought from 90 to 20
cents.
One thing the dealers say, that has
contributed TO the unusually low prices
is the fact that there has not been ice
on the river so far this year, and not
once has the demand equaled tina sup
ply Several OF the captains have paid
their hands Off for the season. tied up
their boats until next year, and are
seeking work along other lines.
A man who has been a wholesale
dealer along the lower river for the last
fifteen years said today.
Expects Rise.
Gust as soon as We get a good
freeze prices will so up and conditions
will be normal have several hundred
bushels stored away which viii hold
as long as possible in the hope that the
market win show some improvement I
have found that the most profitable way
20 sell oysters this year has been 10
assert them, aud after having them
shUckeds ship them IN tubs.
ct seems TO me that the oysters this
year have not been Of as good quality
as IN past seasons. This is due Of
course, 10 dredging before q bed is
really ready and the oysters have
reached their full size. Many boatloads
OF small oysters have been dumped
back In the river this year, and If they
are allowed 10 remain until next season
they will be Of highly superior quail
ity.
II think that as soon as the river
freezes the captains viii make enough
to- meet their expenses for the season,
but there VIII not be many who can
show q profit from their sales
Best Coal at Low Prices R-L&m e
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
ASKS OPINION ON
CHILD LABOR LAW
School Superintendent Wants to
Know If Papers Carriers
Are EXEMPT.

Upon request Of A T. Stuart. super
iutendent OF public schools, the Com
uisaoners have asked the Corporation
Counsel for an opinion as TO whether
carriers OF newspapers are exempt from
the operations OF the chud-Isbor law
The claim Is made. says 6uperintend-
ent Stuart that the law, while explicit
with regard 90 newsboys who sell pa
pers. Is silent with regard 10 boys who
deliver papers. He incIoses a copy OF
2 decision Of Judge DeLacv. OF the
Juvenile Cogrt. bearing on the child
labor law, in which he saws "Tn no
place in the act is the prohibition Of
the delivery OF newspapers 90 be found.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06

The Confederate Veterans Associa-
ton. Camp III, n. C. ", has appointed
a committee to arrange for the ceIebra-
rfon of Gen. Robert =. Lees birthday
on January l9 The committee consists
Of William A. Jordan, James T, Petty
and John II Walsh and was appointed
at the annual meeting OF the camp last
night in the headquarters. 1922 Yer
mont avenue.