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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
EARTH IN PATH or COMET.
VIII Pass Through Gases of the Taii
on MAY 10 Next


''Halley's comet viii not only pass
across the face of the sun on May Is.
but the earth will pass through the
tail of the comet" said Director Ed
ward Charles Pickering OF the Har.
Yard university observatory the other
day. The tall of the comet is made
up of -acetylene. carbonic and
several others. The gas will be rarefed
80 that we shall not perceive It, III
case these gases were apparent to the
people the result would be very dis
agreeable.
in 1860. when another comet was
passing. there was great display OF
shooting stars. We may have such a
manifestation when Hslley's Gomez
passes US
''The comet called Haliey's comes
near the sun every seventy-fve years
or so. Scientists knew that the comet
was due next spring. The matter
then, was precisely as IL we knew
where railroad was. but didn't know
where the train was on the track. Sc
the several astronomers began to
watch for the comet and to figure what
time II would arrive at the sun station
so TO speak. The Rev. Father G, FL
Searle calculates that the comet will
cross the suns face May Is. and, as
he is careful observer, his calcula.
tons are probably correct"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
THE PRESS AND PROSPERITY.

The Parkersburg State Journal in
giving a little lecture to the mer-
chants of its town says:
The prosperity of the newspapers is
so intertwined with the general condi-
ton Of city, that one indicates the
other. What would Parkersburg be
without its press? The papers do not
of necessity make the town, but they
are token OF what it is, an indica-
ton of its progress. He who refuses
to patronize them sets himselt against
growth and enterprise.
The simple fact is, the commerce
and upbuilding of Parkersburg are
much more linked with the condition
of its press than is commonly suppos-
ed. This being true, it certainly de-
serves support from all directions, and
particularly from the merchants and
the other business men. BY support
ing it they help themselves first d.
rectly, and by promoting the city, also
indirectly. There is no Improvement
proposed here, meme to be carried out,
none established, but what as a rule
is first suggested by the newspapers.
Attention is now being attracted this
way for numerous enterprises by the
newspapers and they viii keep ham
mering away until some things are Sc
cured that most of the public believes
cannot be-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
ALL PROMENADE!

Prosperous Charleston, remarks
the elegant and fascinating Gazette
of that city. Yes and prosperous Par
kersburg, prosperous Huntington,
prosperous Wheeling, prosperous Fair
mont, prosperous Calrksburg, prosper
Gus Morgantown, prosperous Martins
burg, prosperous Grafton, prosperous
Bluefeld, prosperous West Virginia.
This is the way to swing around the
circle. Swing your partners! Balance
to the right! All promenade Park
ersburg State Journal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04

Pursuant to the provisions OF the
act of the legislature 1905 for the e.
ulation of licenses notice is hereby
given that the following application
has been filed at this Office for the sale
OF spurious liquors, wines, porter, ale,
beer and drinks of like nature.
John P, Heating, residence 1913 N.
Maple avenue, place for which assign
ment of license is desired is Nc. Ill
East Martin street, Martinsburg, w.
Va.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the County Court of Berkeley coun-
ty w. Va, this 10th day of November.
1909
Il. A. HOBHS,
Clerk County Court OF Berkeley Coun-
ty, w. " 12-19-4t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04

The crusade OF the Baltimore mer-
chants TO attract trade from the small
er cities and towns in this section is
not meeting with flattering success.
There will be few reasons why Mar
tinsburg buyers should go TO Wash.
ington or Baltimore for their Christ
mas goods in view of the magnificent
stocks now being placed on display in
the Martinsburg stores. Shop at
home should be the motto of every
resident OF the city and county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
Ruildina Notes.

The Citizens National bank is err c.
ting on its lot large frame building
for Henry Heller just east of his liv-
cry stable. The structure is 65x50
feet in dimensions. The ground floor
will be for hitching purposes and the
second floor is for the storage of ve-
hicles.
Cerus Bubble is erecting frame
dwelling house on First street
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
Will Have No Opposition.
West virqinia pairymen Elect.

Elkins, w, Va, Dec. AT the an
nual meeting of The State Dairymen's
Association the following officers were
elected
President. r. Wells, of Jones'
Run.
Vice Presidents. H. Mcneil, Of
Point Pleasant.
Secretary-Dr. C. A. Lueder, of Nor.
gantown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
Miss Mutton viii Wed Mr.. Larrick.

Winchester, Va, Dec 2.-Invita-
tions were issued for the marriage of
Miss Nancy Clarke Mutton, daughter
of Mrs. Virginia Mutton and the late
Col. Joseph A. Mutton, to Herbert
Scaggs Larrick commonwealth attorn-
ey of Frederick county. The wedding
will take place Thursday afternoon,
December 16, at Christ Episcopal
church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04

Football at the West Virginia uni
versity received a black eye in the
game Thanksgiving day with Wash
ington and Jefferson, when one OF the
West Virginia boys was probably
fatally injured by a kick on the head
from an opponent Rightly played,
football is not necessarily dangerous,
but he rough tactics resorted to by
so many players is rapidly bringing
the game into deserved disrepute
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
Georgia Sweet Potato Puddinn.

Wash and broil soft two pounds of
sweet potatoes, mash while warm, and
light in color Beat light five eggs,
add one cupful of sugar and stir
into the mixture. Add pinch of ground
cinnamon, fourth of a grated nutmeg,
one pint of cream and the grated peel
OF lemon. Mix and bake in quick
oven. Serve with pudding sauce.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04

A little gloo now and then
Is relished by the Eskimen
Nashville Tennesseean.
little whale oil well trapped
Is relished by the Eskimaid.
Washington Herald.
A little blubber, raw or billed,
Is relished by the Eskichild.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The all of which shows just how hard
The grind is for the Eskibard
Buffalo News.
The above is certainly true--too true.
The Eskibard should Eskidoo.
Scranton Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

November 20, 1909.
In he matter of
CHAS. II. CUSTER, Bankrupt
Take notice that the above person
having oeen adjudicated a Bankrupt
by the United States Court for the
Northern District of West Virginia
in bankruptcy On Nov 26. 1909 a
meeting of the creditors will be held
at Martinsburg, w. Va, in the office
OF John o. Lemen on Dec. 9, 1909 at
o'clock p. m. for the purpose OF al,
lowing claims, examining the Bank
rupt and selecting Trustee or Trus-
tees.
JAMES D. BUTT
1t Referee In Bankruptcy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
Sheep Growers Choose officers.

Elkins w. Va, Dec. 1.-The four
teenth annual session of tn West
Virginia Sheep Breeders and Wool
Growers Association was held in this
city and the following officers were
elected:
Pres.dent-Dr Archibald Moore. of
Warrington,
Vice President-Glenn Norman, o'
Franklin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04

The practice of depositing paper,
boxes and other refuse and filth upon
the streets, instead of in garbage
boxes, seems to be growing. Those
who are guilty evidently have forgot
ten that there is an ordinance against
n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

November 20, 1909.
In the matter of
JAS. w. d. CONNER, Bankrupt
Take notice that the above person
having been aijudicated bankrupt
by the United States court for the
northern district OF West Virginia in
BANKRUPTCY on Nov. &c. 1909 a meeting
on the creditors will be held at Mar
tinsburg, w. Va. in the Office OF John
o. Lemen on Dec 3. 1909, at |
o'clock p. M, for the purpose Of al
lowing claims, examining the hank
rupt and selecting a trustee or trus-
tees.
JAS. d. BUTT,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
cravelev Granted New Trial.

Charleston, W. Va, Dec o.-Robert
Graveley, convicted of the murder OF
Bud Lilly during a fight in Raleigh
county, and sentenced to twelve years
Imprisonment, was granted a new
trial by the Supreme Court OF APP
peals
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
WHAT FOR?

The West Union Record is the first
paper to approve the State Journals
suggestion that the West Virginia
Editorial Association hold a meeting
in Parkersburg on the thirtieth of
MISUNDERSTANDING State Jour
nal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.
Stirred Up.

The movement set afoot by the cit
liens of Terra Alta TO secure a vote
on the question of the removal of the
county seat of Preston from Kingwood
10 the ambitious summer resort on the
Allegheny mountain, has assumed a
sufficiently formidable aspect as to
greatly stir up the citizens of the en-
tire CONFEDERATION Sentinel
Not Guilty.
The Intelligencer is mistaken as to
the attitude of the Pcst-Chronicle in
one respect. This paper has not urged
that the primary bill be included in
the program OF the special session.
Morgantown Post-Chronicle.
Setting An Example.
Prof Lowell has discovered three
new canals on Mars. which seem to
have been the rk of inhabitants of
that planet. Are we to fail behind
the Martians in our appreciation of
the value of waterways Wheeling
Register.
Will Have No Opposition.
Ere the time of the termination of
s second term in the United States
Senate Nathan Bay Scott, of Wheel
ing, will be reelected without orpo-
sition and by the unanimous consent
of the republican members of the
state legislature. Notwithstanding the
Imaginative consoctions OF newspaper
space writer's to the contray-Calro
Enterprise
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04

Now that Thanksgiving is over and
Christmas looms up but month
away, it behooves all those who be-
lieye in early shopping to prepare
rheir plans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
County Fairs For Indians.

1t is intended to hold a county fair
in the United States Horse racing
win be feature, but betting will be
discouraged
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
Hunting Season Closed.

The hunting season in West Virgin
la is closed with the first of Decem-
Der, except for wcodcock and plover
and they will be safe after Deem
Der Is.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
Cheap There.

The admission to the basket ball
game at Chambersburg is only 10
cents, and they threw in skating be-
fore and after the game.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04

The One-'Dio 1t do any good to
prosecute Littieton the coal dealer,
for using fraudulent scales?" The
Other-"Yes, hear that he's mended
his weighs Boston Record
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
Aikens-Thompson.

Miss Bessie Creighton Thompson
and James Calvin Aikens, both of Ger
rardstown, were married last evening
at Inwood.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04

Old sea dog-'It was blowing hard
when we run out OF port" Tommy
And didn't you have any claret on
board ?"-Cbina
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
FREDERICK DEFEATS
Y. NJ. c. A. QU|NT
Locals Lose BY Close Score in
Opening Game Here.
WAS MARLBOROUGH BATTLE
FROM BEGINNING TO END
WAS HARD-FOUGHT BATTLE
FROM BEGINNING TO END

Ware Makes Most Goals For Mar
tinsburg, But Entire CUNT Puts Up
Great Exhibition Against Strong
Opponents--SteaIey, Referee, of
Frederick, For Being Unfair Was
Replaced BY Feiker.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04

Mr.. Jeffords present many sta
tistics to back up his statements
TO capital punishment by death and
by electrocution in particular. His
deductions were that in states where
capital punishment has been abolish
ed, there is no increase of crime, trials
are less expensive and convictions
more swift and certain. He designa-
ted the death penalty as relic Of bar
barian ages, which has no place in
this. He thought the tendency both
is away from capital punishment by
death and the substitution of life i'm
prisonment in its stead
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
Standing of Clubs.

Standing of the c. " Tri-state
League follows:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
WOULD END HANGING
Tracy /. Jeffords Favors Term Of Life
isonment-lnvestiga cation
Starts On Proposed Law.

Washington, Dec. abolition OF
capital punishment in the District OF
Columbia and the substitution of life
Imprisonment as the penalty for muir
der was the subject of an interesting
address by Tracy L. Jeffords. OF Har-
pers Ferry b fore a subcomm1 ttee of
the chamber of commerce yesterday
afternoon. The subcommittee was
charged some time ago by the cham
Der with the investigation of the pro-
posed law substituting electrocution
for hanging in the district.
Mr.. Jeffords was formerly United
States district attorney for The dis
trict, and was invited to address the
committee on the ground that his ex-
perience in that cffice would be val
liable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-04
EIoctrocution is Expensive.

Mr.. Jeffords warned the committee
against the introduction of electro
cution here, on the ground of the ex-
pense attached to the method and to
the criminal trials attending It. Mr..
Jeffords said that in New York where
IL has been longest in vogue, the cost
of criminal prosecutions had increas-
ed many fold He pointed out that
it was difficult in the first place to get
jury; in the second place it was diff
fcult to SECURE a conviction, and in no
state can there be found such a rec
ord of mistrial as in New York since
the introduction Of this method of
punishment.
The text of Mr.. Jeffords, address
was that in the theory OF the law it
vas wrong to infiict a penalty where
some sort of reparation cannot be
made in cases where it IS found that
the accused is wrongfulIy punished,
which can never be done when the
prisoner has been hanged or electro
cuted.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-13
WELL-KN0WN ARCHITECT
OF SAN FRANCISCO DIES

NEW YORK, May 12.--Newton j.
Tharp. city architect of San Francisco,
died suddenly Of heart failure in his
room at the Hotel Knickerbocker today.
Mr. Tharp had been confined to his
room for several days with a severe
attack of the grippe.
He was seized with heart failure
about 10 O'Clock this morning and Il
physician was hurriedly summoned, but
before he arrived the patient was dead.
A friend of the family from San Fran
cisco took charge Of the body.
Mr.. Tharp was prominent as an ar.
chitect in his home city and was well
known here. He had been in New
York about q week.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-13
Everybody Knows What
Constipation Is
Everybody Should Know What
Hunyadi Janos Is.

y large proportion of humanity suffers
more or less from constipation How
really few are there who do not know
the distress, pain and general discomfort
resulting from failure OF the bowels TO
move regularly. And does not this suffer
ing seem fooliShly Unnecessary whcE we
realize that IL can be avoided by the use OF
the proper and simple remedy HUNYADI
JANOS Water, the Great Nature
Laxa'iveG IL is not only the most cffica
cious remedy, but also the most ineXpcp-
sive. Tho cost of "a large bottle Is but n
trItle and II contains many doses as a
tumblerfm on arising is sufficient to al
ways sive certain, quick and thorough ac-
uon. y pleasant and natural relief with
out gripping or bad after effects, Try IT.
Look out for unscrupuous druggists,
who VIII substitute unless you ask for
IUNYADI JANOS,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-13
ODELL PARTY DOING
NICELY ACROSS WATER

y cablegram received at the office OF
the Consolidated Wagon and Machine
company wednesday afternoon conveys
party are at Geneva, Switzerland. The
cablegram was dated May III and stated
that the entire party is In the best OF
health and enjoying the trip Immensely.
The members of the party are touring
continental Europe In a s!x-cylinder.
seVen-p passenger Franklin touring car
and to date have had no serious auto
troubles. From Switzerland the party will
tour the principal cities throughout Ger
many, France. England. ireland and Scot
land II Will be some weeks before the
travellers will set sail from Liverpool on
their return trip home.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-13
I'm Hotel Corridors

j, S. HUM, of Glenwood Springs, Colo.
who Is the buyer for the largest ahattoir
In western Colorado Is registered at the
Cullen, He goes To Modcna today to
purchase nine cars Of cattle.
W, p, HEATH and n p Pratt. prom
lnent mining and smelling men OF Al
lanta, Ca, are registered at the Knuts-
ford.
W. c. CROCKER and wife of Spooncr,
Wis while touring the west. are guests
of the Kenyon,
DIR, +. T.. STRAUP and wife of Bing-
nam are in the city visiting their many
friends and arc registered at the Will
son.
JOHN T. HENDERSON OF Twin Falls.
Ida, is registered at the Cullen.
MRS; HELEN a. BLoOMER of
Newark, N. j., is wishing points OF inter
est in the ntermountaIn district. and is
II guest OF the Wilson.
- HENRY IVES COBB. JR, of New
YORK CITY, who is prominent In the
architectural and engineering circles OF
the. country, is registered at the knuts-
ford
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-13
NOTES or ~"

At an exciting election held at the uni'
versity Wednesday. James Alley was
| elected president OF the associated SUI
dent body and George Roberts was elect
ed editor OF the Chronicle for next year
The other officers elected were: \, g.
Anderson. Vice president; Robert eoou-
win, treasurer; Gene Williams, secretary;
student representatives on athletic coun-
ell. Harry Alley and " l., oleson: fac
ulty representative on athletic council.
DR.. Sundwall, debating manager l.. l.
Porry.
a meeting of tho executive committee
OF the board OF regents WAS held at tho
university Wednesday morning The re-
suit of the vote on the proposition TO
charge So at tho time Of registration Tor
the benefit of student activities was re-
ported and the executive committee de-
cided to increase the registration fee by
SIS. as desired by the students. Appor-
tionmcnt of the fund was not considered
At a meeting OF the faculty held re,
Gently considerable discussion was held
over the matter OF granting degrees TO
students graduating from the school or
education, the question being as to
p. S. i'm education. The question was
finally placed in the hands OF the cxecu-
tive board for settlement. The board
gave the decision Wednesday that the
school of education shall still be allowed
10 give tho A. Il. degree under the aus.
piccs fthe university and the board of
regents.
The committee on arrangements for
the next annual reunion OF the Alumni
association held a meeting "Wednesday
afternoon, w. w. RAY WAS selected TO
preside ut the banquet as toaStmaster.
and Miss Charlotte Stewart WAS chosen
TO represent the present-year graduating
class. The remainder OF the banquS
program Is not yet complete.
The Scrlbblcrs met Wednesday night
for the purpose of clectng officers for
the coming year. d. NJ. Draper was
elected president, Loren Whtmore. vice
president; l.. II. Hamren. secretary, and
John Gibbs. treasurer. a final vote was
taken on the constitution as amended
by committee, and 1t was accepted. y
was decided that the club should give
its annual banquet on May Is.
The university juniors held their cleo
tion of officers for next year "Wednesday
afternoon, A, a. Anderson was elected
dred Jones, secretary; Robert Goodwin.
treasurer: Hugh Lewis Zella Scoheld and
Harry Tracy executive board Roberts
and King, athletic board, and Harry AL
ley, athletic manager
The Order of the CLEAN decided at the
meeting held Wednesday To award three
annual prizes to its members-one for
the best original poem, one for the best
story, and one for the best essay present.
ed during Sle year The department. OF
also decided to give a banquet during the
year In honor OF the senior members
and the members taking masters de-
grces at the close OF the present year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-13
JUDGE ARMSTRONG SAYS
REPORT WAS ERRONEOUS

District Judge Armstrong says that he
did not hear testimony I'm the divorce
case OF Mary M Brown against Joseph
Brown at his residence Monday night. as
enormously stated Tuesday morning. The
evidence was heard at the Joint build
ing In the afternoon Some question as
TO the service and the defendants waiver
arose then. and, as the plaintiff was anX-
ious TO secure decree Monday. the tcs-
tlmony being sufficient. tho court said
plaintiff would perfect the service and
waiver and present them TO him at his
residence In the evening. This the plain
tiff did. and the decree was allowed TO
stand. but no evidence was taken at the
judges home
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-13
EX-NAY0R PHELAN IS
ON STAND ALL DAY
Calhoun Trial Enters Upon Fifth
Month With Promise of New
Developments.

SAN FRANCISCO, May Is.-Witl
the entrance of the trial OF Patrick Cal
houn upon the fifth month of its prog
ress today. much matter new to the
bribery-graft investigation was pre-
sented during the lengthy and eXhaus-
tive examination Of James ID. Phelan,
former mayor of the city, whose inter
rogation occupied the entire session to-
day. From statements made by Assist
ant District Attorney Francis j. He
ney during proceedings today 1t is
learned that Rudolph Spreckels, one of
the most prominent figures in the graft
prosecution, will be called as witness
either tomorrow or Friday, and that
other business men who have been con,
cerned in the matter since its inception,
will follow him.
The examination of Mr.. Phelan had
TO do with the reasons and motives that
actunted him in assisting the inception
Of the prosecution; into his acts as
mayor of the city during his three con'
sccutive terms in office; into all the
controversies over the trolley matter
prior TO the fire of 1906: into his con-
nection with the Valley railroad in San
Ioaquin valley; with his relations with
Rudolph Spreckels at various times and
into many other matters distantly re-
lated to the present trial. though tend
ing to indicate his state of mind
throughout the whole of these transac-
lions. Much of this was brought up by
the defense in cross examination, the
intention apparently being to show that
the witness was not impelled by un-
selfish motives assigned to him by the
prosecution in his opposition to the troll
ley franchise. On redirect examination
Mr.. Hency endcavored TO remove the
impression thus created.
MIR. Phelan was excused at the close
Of he day, with n provision by the de-
fonsc that he might be recalled If so
desired