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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
AIRSHIP FALLS
$500 FEET
Amateur Aviator Has Remarkable
Escape From Death.
WILL TRY MACHINE AGAIN

When He Cut Loose From Balloon
Which Carried Aeroplane, IL Drop
ped Rapidly to the Earth - Was
Picked Up Unconscious, But Was
Not Seriously Injured.
Berwyn, Neb., June 16.-Pinning his
faith to an aeroplane which he had
invented, but had never tried, u. So
renson. a blacksmith, carried the ma
chine $500 feet into the air dangling
from balloon and cast loose.
His faith was justified. The aero
plane few. Its course was downward,
and those who saw 1t were positive 1t
fairly few. 1t did even better than
Sorenson had alleged it would. for 1t
few entirely without guidance. The
rudder had loosened and Sorenson
was too busy holding on to fix It.
Spectators were surprised when
they found the inventor was not dead.
He was knocked out little, he said,
but it was more from the effect Of his
Joy that his invention had done 80
nobly than from contact with the hard
earth. He is going to make another
trial soon. but whether he will start
from the ground and try to soar up
ward or will again try the downward
route he has not decided.
The big balloon went up with the
aeroplane hanging from 1t until 1t had
reached $500 feet The spectators
could hardly make out Sorenson when
he cut the rope which released the
machine. Then something happened.
1t was broke, but the crowd could not
see that.
Turned over and Over In Descent.
What they did see was turning,
twisting piece of mechanism. all can
vas and wood. hurting downward.
There were times when 1t descended
with terrific velocity. Then the sails"
of the machine caught the air and
checked It's descent. When he made
his machine Sorenson made 1t solidly
at any rate. But for that he would not
have reached the ground alive.
It was not more than 200 feet above
the ground the last time the aeroplane
caught the wind in the right fashion.
AS a consequence when 1t hit the
ground 1t was descending only at a
moderate rate. Clinging with eyes
closed aud hands tight clasped was
Sorenson. From the moment the craft
began to fall he had hung on for dear
life.
He was unconscious when picked
up. but it did not last long. He had
landed in a sitting position. and few
minutes after his friends reached him
he opened his eyes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
TAFT'S MESSAGE
TO CONGRESS
Urges Lawmakers to Tax Earn
ings Of Corporations.
THINkSIT WOULD BENEFIT THEM

The Attorney General viii Draft the
Amendment to the Tariff Bill and a
Resolution to Submit to the States
an Amendment to Constitution to
Give Congress Power to Tax In.
comes.
Washington, June 10. - President
Taft today sent to congress a message
urging the passage of an amendment
to the tariff bill imposing a tax of 2
per cent upon the undistributed net
earnings of corporations. and the adop-
fion of resolution submitting to the
several states an amendment to the
constitution giving to congress the
power to impose a tax on incomes.
In order that there shall be nc
question that the two propositions to
be recommended have the support OF
the administration, Attorney General
Wickersham, according to present
plans, will draft both the amendment
and the resolution. 1t is expected that
the corporation tax amendment when
introduced will be referred to the
committee on finance and that the res.
clution submitting the question of
amending the constitution will go to-
the committee on judiciary.
Believes 1t Would BENEFIT Corporations
Mot only is the president favorable
TO an amendment providing for tax
cpon the net earnings of corporations.
because of the added revenue IL would
produce, but much more so on account
sf the fact that he believes 1t would
bring about a helpful and healthy de-
gree OF publicity relative to the af-
fairs of the corporations of the coun-
try This, he believes, would be re-
form which would produce great sat.
isfaction to the people at large and at
che same time give the business cor
porations a standing which otherwise
&c would be impossible for them to
attain This benefit to the corpora.
itions 1t Is urged would arise from the
fact that 1t would in a way stamp
upon them the approval of the ma
tional government.
1t is understood to be the presi.
dents opinion that a provision for the
imposition of such tax can be framed
on the basis of the internal revenue
law, giving the government full power
TO investigate the books of corpora
tons for the purpose of determining
their earnings. He also believes that
such a provision could be drawn so as
to be held by the supreme court to be
constitutional
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
THROWS GIRL FROM
CANOE To SAVE HER
Trenton Man and Companion
Swept Toward Whirlpool.

Trenton, N. j., June Ii Kenda
Eleod saved the life of his canoe COM
panion, Miss Winifred Brown, by
throwing her out of the craft into
shallow water, as the canoe slipped
with lightning speed through the race
way from the water power to the Della
ware river.
The man and woman were drawn
into the swift race way current with
out knowing 1t, and the canoe shot
ahead with much speed. The man
quickly saw the danger confronting
them when the turbulent waters Of
the Delaware would be reached and,
waiting until they passed shallow
spot, he deliberately threw his COM
panfon out. Later he was upset In the
whirlpool at the mouth OF the race
way, but swan to shore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
SAVE US, SAY LIQUOR MEN
Wholesalers Demand Release From
Political Grafters.

Atlantic City, June 1.-THE release
of the liquor business from the grasp
Of the political CRATER" was demana-
ed in an address made by Morris West
heimer. of Missouri. at the convention
of the National Wholesale and Liquo
Dealers association at the Hotel Ru-
dolf
IF we devote to politics the same
thought and energy that has enabled
us to succeed in our present enter
prises," Mr.. Westheimer declared I'VE
shall soon exert so powerful an in
fluence that it will not only stem the
political pressure OF our enemies. but
will influence and educate the law
giving powers.
I'VE shall be In position to say to
the American people we demand that
the Anti-Saloon league get out of pol'.
tics and thereby allow us to do the
same
1--WE demand release from the grasp
of political grafters and request the
assistance of every fair-minded man
in our efforts to drive out Of the saloon
business that element which has
brought 1t into disrepute."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
IT'S REMNANT RAISING DAY
Chicago Cubs Ready to Call Them
selves Worlds Champions Again.

NnlCa9o NupS READY 10 Cdii thStu-
selves Worlds Champions Again.
Chicago, June 16.-This is the day
of days for the Chicago fans, being the
date set for the raising of the world S
championship pennant by the local Ma
tional league club, better known as
the Cubs.
In the presence of cheering. admir-
ing thousands the great Chance will
lead his men out on the field at North
side park They will be preceded by
brass band and followed by the team
whose business 1t will be to let them
selves be beaten this afternoon by the
heroes of the hour The Brooklyn team
Is the one selected for the sacrifice.
When the ball players and the pho
tographers and others whose connec-
ton with the clubs entities them to
places on the field are grouped artis-
tically around the Flagstaff with the
waiting pennant at its base the word
will be given, and the bunting bearing
the proud title. Worlds Champions,
1905" will be hoisted to the top Of the
pole. Then the photographs will be
taken. the crowd will yell and the play
ers will troop back to their places on
the diamond. From his seat in the
grand stand Mayor Busse will toss out
a new ball. and the game will be on.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
FAMOUS WOMEN IN SESSION
Leaders In Many Fields at Interna-
tional Convention In Toronto.

Leaders In Many Fields at lnterna-
tionaI Convention In Toronto.
Toronto, June 15.-More than 7,000.-
900 women, living in all parts Of the
world, are represented at the fourth
quinquennial meeting Of the Interna-
tional Council Of Women, which began
It's sessions in this city today. The
council will remain in session two
weeks, during which time it will listens
to addresses by some of the ablest of
the worlds women.
The purpose of the International
Council of Women is the provision of
a means of communication between Or
CARNATIONS of women in all countrtes;
also to provide opportunities for the
intercommunication of views on ques-
tions affecting the welfare of the indi-.
vidual and the community.
The president of the International
Council is the Countess of Aberdeen,
wife of the viceroy of Ireland, who
has been on this side Of the Atlantic
for two weeks seeking support for her
war on tuberculosis among the poor
of Ireland
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19

declared emphatically that the sigma
ture to the article in question was not
that of her husband Also, she pointed
out the differences between the sigma
ture and the genuine Cleveland sigma
ture as 1t appeared on several checks
which were handed to her.
The former president wrote with a
very unsteady hand during the later
years of his life, the witness said,
whereas the name signed to the Bran
denburg article was written in a com
paratively bold, legible hand. more
like that of Mr.. Cleveland during his
younger days in the White House.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
FORS&KEN BY FAMILY
Accused MJrderer's Relatives Testify
Against Him.

Accused MJrderer's Relatives Testify
Against Him.
Allentown, Pa, June 16.-That the
murderer, whoever he was, worked
over the body of the murdered Leopold
Ermann, buried beneath the floor of
the brooder house on the George
Schaffer farm on last Christmas eve.
and that while merry people were on
their way home from religious ser
vices he was strenuously removing all
Ghe traces of his crime, were the
startling suggestions brought out in
The testimony of the accused murder
er's own stepsister, Miss Ida Hun
ssicker
The principal testimony given was
cused. who opened up for the first
time and aided instead of hindered the
course of justice.
The Christmas eve story developed
by the sister, who on her way on that
night saw light in the brooder house.
1t is contended that the murderer was
trying 10 dry the cement covering over
the murdered man. The defense tried
to show that the defendant already
had young chickens. which had to be
warmed by the lamp or stove which
produced the light. This was disproved
by the sister, who asserted that at
that time the defendant had no little
chickens requiring such attention.
II is understood that the family of
the defendant is now practically ad-
uniting his guilt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
"MOTHER"JONE MEETS TAFT
lntercedes With President For Pardon
of Federal Prisoner.

Washington, June IT. Mother
Jones. who became famous during the
anthracite coal strike In Pennsylvania
as a worker for the unions. was intro
duced to President Taft by Terrence
v. Powderly of the department of
commerce and labor. She is in the
city to ask for the pardon of a man
named Silva, who is in the federal
prison at Leavenworth. Kan, under
sentence for violation of the neu-
trality laws, An application for his
pardon has been pending for some
time. The man is In very bad health.
Mother" Jones has been doing CON
siderable prison work of late and Silva
enlisted her sympathy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
Fed Prisoner; Then Shot Him.

Pittsburg, June 17.-After treating
James Nom, his prisoner. TO a square
meal at his home, Constable Harry
Davenport was compelled to shoot him
or lose him. Just before dessert was
served Nom jumped from the table
and tried to escape. Davenport fred
several shots after the fleeing man,
one lodging in the thigh. Nom drop
ped and was taken to the county Jail.
charged with felonious assault
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
End of Famous Gambling House.

Long Branch. N. j., June 17.-Work-
men began tearing down the Pennsyl-
vania club house. formerly the prop
erty of Phil DAILY. which up to few
years ago was the rendezvous OF some
of the best known gamblers In the
country. The club house was fitted up
In palatial manner. The site Is to be
cut up into building lots.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
MRS. CLEVELAND
DENIES SIGNATURE
Says False Name Was Signed
to Brdndenburg's Article.

New York, June 16.--Mrs. Frances
Folsom Cleveland testified for the
prosecution in the case Of Broughton
Brandenburg. q magazine writer, who
Is charged with selling to the New
York Times political article Bpur-
porting to have been written by for
mer President Grover Cleveland.
Mrs. Cleveland was dressed in deep
mourning. but was self-possessed,
though pale, while on the stand. She
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
OVERSTAYED HER VISIT
So Brother-in-Law Made Girl Pay Her
Board.

Wilkes-Barre. Pa. June 16. - Miss
Ellen McCloskey, of New York city
was arraigned before Alderman Dono
hue here for non-payment OF board
bill, the action being commenced by
her brotherin-law, Edward Miano. OF
this city. Three weeks ago Miss Nc.
Closkey came here on visit for two
weeks. Then she remained third
week and told the alderman that she
aided her sister with the house work
to pay for her lodging and board for
the third week. Brotherin-law Miano
would not have 1t that way. however
and demanded IS board. When she re
fused to pay he had her arrested. To
avoid further unpleasantness, she paid
the amount.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
Dreams Of Surf; Dives From Window

Berkeley, Cal, June 14.-Taking a
stroll in his sleep. Francis r. Steele.
editor of the California Occident, diVes
headfrst from a second-story window
to the ground twenty-five feet below
Mr. Steele's injuries consist OF frac-
tured ankle. painful decorations about
the breast and the loss OF two teeth.
Upon recovering consciousness Steele
said that he dreamed he was diving
into the ocean.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
MORSE OUT ON S125,0OO BAIL
Long Fight Of Banker Under IS Years
Sentence Is Won by Counsel.

New York, June IL Charles w.
Morse, the millionaire banker, who
was convicted of violating the national
; banking laws, and sentenced to fifteen
years in jail, was, after three months
eight by his counsel. admitted to bail
in the sum Of s125,OOO. This is said to
be the largest bail bond ever exacted
by a court in this city.
Bonds signed by group of Mr..
sMorses friends to the required amount
were quickly offered and Mr.. Morse
was freed from the Tombs prison. The
oooart reserved decision on Morse's ap-
Beai for a new trial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
Pinned Fast as He iqnited Fuse; Dies

Pottsville. ia. June 17.-After Mar
tin Sonar. miner employer at the
Bast colIiery. Ashland. ignited fuse
to a dynamite blast a prop Of timber
fell and pinned him fast in the bottom
Of the breast. Being unable to extri-
cate himself he received the force OF
the explosion and was killed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
Two Men Drowned; Doc Saved.

Newark, N j.. June 1.-two men
and a dog went out in round-bottom-
ed boat in a small lake In park here.
The dog returned to shore alive, but
the men are dead. Charles Peterson
and William Rover, both laborers aged
about thirty years, are the victims,
The boat upset and neither of the men
could swim.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
York Man Was Poisoned.

York. Pa. June 1.-THE coroners
Jury investigating the death of Joshua
Tracey rendered verdict that he had
been poisoned by some person I'M
known. strychnine being used. An ar
rest will probably be made by Chief
White, who is at work on the mystic
rious murder.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19

Columbus. o., June 15.-Penitentiary
officials discovered what they declare
was a plot to release 500 prisoners
When a prisoners cell was searched
more than 500 keys were found con-
cealed. each key fitting separate
cell. Several files were also found.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
ExnIosIon Kills Four.

Denver, Colo. June 16.-Four men
were killed and four injured in an ex'
plosion in the power plant of the Dem
YER Gas and Electric company. Tha
plant was badly damaged.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
Boy Killed Father For Beating Mother

Boy Killed Father For Beating Mother.
Raleigh, N. c.. June 10. - Frank
Crawford, farmer, living near Selma.
N. c., was struck on the head and his
skull crushed by an axe in the hands
of his thirteen-year-old son. Crawford
was beating his wife and the boy, not
being able to induce him TO quit used
the axe. The boy has been placed In
fall at Smithfield.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19

of Boston, the aged humanitarian and
author of the Battle Hymn Of the
Republic"
When President Faunce announced
the name of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe
every one present arose. Chancellor
Chase and Professor Munro assisted
Mrs Howe slowly from her seat. Al
ter receiving the diploma and the
white insignia of the degree she half
raised the diploma In salute, bowling
slightly. At that moment the band.
stationed in the gallery, struck up the
Battle Hymn OF the Republic and
with a smile lighting up her face Mrs.
Howe resumed her place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19

Finding of It Leads to Discovery Tha:
Two Were Killed.

Two Were Killed.
McKeesport, Pa, June 16. - Witt
the dead body of a man wedged into
the cowcatcher of it's locomotive, a
Pittsburg & Lake Erie railroad passen
ger train pulled into the station here.
After an investigation it was discov-
cred that woman whose name is I'm.
known had also met death in com
pany with the man found on the COW
catcher at Riverton. mile from here
where the train had struck the two
while they were walking on the tack
The dead man is supposed to be Louis
SchmitZ, OF this place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
RECEIVERS CONDEMNED
Banker Declares They Are Slow, In
efficient and Expensive.

Philadelphia, June IT, The SLOW
appointed receivers were condemned
by Clark Williams, superintendent of
banking for the state OF New York, In
an address delivered at the convention
Of the National Association of Credit
Men He recommended that their
place be filled by officials appointed
by the state. He also condemned as
unsafe and unsound the practice of
banking institutions bidding for de-
posts by offering high rates of in
terest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
Rattlesnake In Beer Killed Eight Men

Raleigh. w. Va, June 15.-After
eight laborers on the G. & o. railroad
had died suddenly following their
drinking from barrel of beer the bar
rel was emptied. In 1t was a large
rattlesnake. It is supposed that In
It's death agony 1t injected into the
beer enough poisoa to kill the men,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
BANKER ON TRIAL
Ex-Judge Armstrong Before Bar In
Camden County, NJ. j.

Camden County, N. j.
Philadelphia. June 17,-Accused OF
embezzling the funds of the State Mu-
tual Building and Loan Association of
New Jersey, former Judge e. Amber
Armstrong, president of the defunct
company, faced trial before Judge 10
line in the Camden county criminal
court.
One indictment charges Armstrong
with embezzling sixty-five shares OF
the Atlantic Electric Light and Power
company. of the value OF $4,000. with
intent to defraud the building asso
citation. Armstrong is also accused OF
the unlawful conversion to his own use
of the proceeds of the stock which he
had In his possession as agent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19

resignation Of his nephew, Algernon
Sartoris, who recently relinquished
his post as secretary OF the American
legation at Guatemala.
II knew nothing about Mr.. Sartoris
being away from his place until saw
a notice of it in the newspapers" said
General Grant There was no family
feud, and any statements to that eff
feet are untrue"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
TERRIBLY BEAT WRONG MAN
Thought He Was "ldle Day" Miner In
stead of Carpenter.

Shenandoah, Pa, June l6.-Mistak-
ing William Fiest we'll known car
penter, for a mine worker going to
work on idle days" pickets of the
United Mine Workers attacked him
and beat him In a terrible manner.
They were about to huri him into a
mine breach, when they discovered
he was a carpenter. as he pleaded he
was. Ffest's condition is precarious.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices For Produce
and Live Stock.

and Live Stock.
PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR steady;
winter low grades, IS q 5.25; winter
clear, $5.750625; city mills. fancy.
$7Q7.25.
RYE FLOUR quiet. at s4.s5G6 per
barrel.
WHEAT steady; No. red, western.
$145@1.47.
CORN firm; No. yellow. local.
S3h@84c.
OATS firm; No. white. clipped.
64hQ65c.: lower grades, 63c.
HAY firm; timothy, large bales. per
ton, $3.50.
POULTRY: Live steady; hens, Is
@15hc.; old ROSTERS. 10hc. Dressed
steady; choice fowls. lie; old roost-
ers, 13c
BUTTER Arm: extra creamery. CSC.
EGGS steady. selected. "a q acc;
nearby, 221sc.; western. 22lsc.
POTATOES steady; old. per buShel,
1608Qc,; new. per barrel Sa03eO,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
GENERAL GRANT DENIES 1T
Not Responsible For Secretary Sar
toris' RESIGNATION.

Chicago, June 16.-General Freder-
lex d. Grant, commander Of the de-
partment of the lakes, denied on his
return from Vicksburg, Miss, that he
had been instrumental in forcing the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-06-19
HONORS JULIA WARD HOWE

Brown University confers Degree For
Letters Upon Her.
Providence, r. L., June Thrown
university conferred the honorary de-
gree of Letters upon Julia Ward Howe,
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1909-05-08
pODATEK Cd TYTULOW
w NIEMczEcH.

Komisya podatkowa Pruskieso
sejmu postanowila, &c ma przy.
szlosG oblozone zostana opiatami
stemplowemi nowonadane tytu'y:
.,Herzog" 10000 m, "Fuerst
GooO M, ,,Graf" 5000 m, ,,Frei-
herr" 24OO M, ,,Edler" 1900 n''
,,Kammerjunker" 800 mr., Kan.
merherr" S4OO m, skoro zas
,Kammerherr" byl przedtem
,.Kemmerjunker" tylko 1900 m'
Dalej "a tytu, tajnego radcy han
dlowego 5000 m, radcy handio-
wego 5000 M, tajnego radcy ko-
m,svinego 1000 m, radcy koni-
syinego 500 m, a wreszcie "a ty-
tuly tajnego radcy sanitarnego'
radcy sanitarnego, tajnego radcy
sprawiedliwosci, radcy sprawie-
dliwosci i profesora - 800 m.
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1909-05-08

licytacyi kufer i garderoba ksie-
znej Ludwiki belgijskiej, ktora
ME chciaia zapiacic rachunku W
pewnym hotelu. Ksiezna chciaia
tylko czesc rachunku uiSciG mie-
siecznemi ratami, twierdzac, re
lei "a mieszkanie w hotelu "a
wiele policzono.