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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
FREE CEMENT.

Only a few years ago the people of
he United States obtained their sup
lies Of cement by purchase in foreign
countries. So late as 1897 the produc-
ion of cement in this country was less
han 2,5009 900 barrels. Since that date
here has been a steady and rapid ad-
ance in the rate of output. In 1907
production had increased 10 an aggre-
ate OF 1915 900 barrels There have
zen concurrent improvements in the
recess OF manufacture which have
considerably reduced the cost. There
re now ninety-two cement mills in
he United States. with yearly capae-
y of 1884 600 barrels.
The fine adaptability OF cement for
'orks OF costly and durable construc-
ION and the facility attending it's sub
titntion for lumber and other materi-
Is Of growing scarcity and expensive
ess must insure an increasing future
lemand. These considerations make
{ extremely important that in the
oming revision Of the tariff by Con-
-ress cement should be put on the
zee list No inducement should be
cid out for the formation OF a Ce-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13

ment Trust undsr the -nothering wing
Of tariff bounty. There is already q
combination TO put up prices based
upon a monopoly of patented process
IS OF manufacture. Ii would be most
outrageous abuse 0f the taxing power
Of the Government 81 help on This
scheme Of plundering by further re-
tention OF The tax on imports.
The csment industry II already Sd
well established IN the United states
as to defy and practically prevent for
eign competition. Exports already ex-
coed imports The imported cenents
are only brought nither because Of
their superiority for certain special
uses growing out Of more careful
processes In the making. Besides the
cost Of carriage is an all-suficient
protection. limiting the area Of con-
sumption within definite bounds
For these reasons. as there is no
question Of revenue involved, there
should be no bar to Importation Of
foreign cements. The actual cost Of
production Of e1nenf, b0In III thlS
country and abroad, Is about 60 cents
per barrel, There Is no question Of
cost OF labor involved as the lower
foreign wage is more than .onntsrbaI
anced by the greater cost CT fuel and
other material The free importation
of cement will, therefore, neither
check nor threaten production in any
part OF the United States. II viii OPP
crate as a beneficent barrier against
the greed Of monopoly. To levy tax
on imports will only serve to insure
ar authorized plundering OF the con-
sumer TO the amount Of the tax with
out benefit to the public revenue
Fairmont Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
A WORD TO TIE WISE.

Now. If some thoughtless person
should be arrested by the police and
a pistol found on his person. tne po-
lice are bound by law to call the att
tention Of the prosecuting attorney
TO the fact and the prosecuting at.
torney is bound by. law to have the
pistoIcarrier indicted and sent to
the penitentiary for at least one year.
There Is no escape with a fne; i is
straighteut Imprisonment. The pole
and the prosecutor can show no
mercy; their duty IS plainly prescrib
ed BY law.
A word 10 the wise is sufficient
Wheeling lntelligencer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
WEST VIRGINIA SANITY.

Under the above caption the Man
wacturer's Record has the following
able editorial:
West Virginia is TO be congratu-
lated upon the failure of its legis-
.lature to enact into law the measures
placing a production tax on coal. oil
and gas. The purpose of the bills
was to require producers OF coal. oil
and gas to pay into the state treas
ury certain percentage of the gross
value of their output Naturally men
interested in the material progress
of the state. whether or not they
We're engaged directly in the enter
prises affected, argued that at this
time, when every effort should be
put forward TO bring new men and
new money into West Virginia for
I the developement OF its natural re-
sources, the legislative energies
should not be directed toward ham
lpering industry, enterprise and the
good faith of investors. Then. too
while the proposed tax appeared
small to the non-produeer. ii would
have been exceedingly onerous for
property alrs ady assessed ior state
county and district taxes in the same
manner as other property 1t was
felt that the measure would have
been but the entering wedge for a
new line of taxation. removing the
breaks, upon any tendency to ex-
travagant administration of the
states affairs, The measures were
particularly menacing to the coal
producing industry. West Virginia
has much coal territory stilI to be
eveloped. The railroad extensions
recently made and still IN eontem
plation have opened up and will open
UP many new coal-producing areas
But such facilities would have been
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
YOUNG GIRL SHOOTS HERSELF.
Went After Squirrel With Pistol,
But Tripped over Log.

Elkins. w. Va, March 10.-Miss
NERVE Keister, aged 10 years. a
niece of Delegate John d. Keister, of
.Pendleton county, was seriously. if
not fatally. wounded at Red Creek,
when a revolver which she was carry
ing was accidentally discharged, the
bnllet making 20 perforations in the
large intestine.
Seeing a squirrel perched on a tree
near he house. she secured her revolt
yer and. In hurrying across the yard
to get within closer range, she fell
over a log, accidentally discharging
the revolver.
The injured girl was brought 10 the
city hospital and an operation was
performed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
Corpse Weight 447 Pounds.

Weighing 447 pounds at the time Of
her death, it became necessary to
have a special coffin made for the body
of Mrs. Len Draper, who died Satur-
day last at Mallinton, w. Va. The To-
cal undertaken had no collins in stock
large enough to accommodate the body
and had made to order a coffin six
feet in length, thirty-fve inches Wide
and twelve inches deep. In removing
the casket from the house where the
services were held, several
inches were hewed from the door
frame. With the coffin and body pre-
pared for transportation to Coyington,
IVA, weighing over 500 pounds, it re
quired the strength of ten men to
handle it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
HEDGEsviLLE ITEMS.

Mrs. f. L. Richard and Miss Mary
Corker.of this village. were he guests
Of Mrs James Small, near Martins
burg, Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Fl. Mitchell and
little daughter ADELAIDE who have been
spending several weeks here with Mr..
NitcheH's mother, Mrs. Adelaide Rick
ard, have returned to their home IN
Martinsburg
Mrs. William Bodins spent Monday
and Tuesday in Martinsburg visiting
friends.
Mr.. Paul Naylor, Of Oakland, Is the
guest Of his grandfather, Mr. Jacob
Naylor.
Mr.. Cecil Fry, Of this village. Is on
visit to friends in Winchester
Miss Eve Jacques, Mrs. B. F. Mon
gan and Miss Virginia Payne were
business visitors in Martinsburg We'd
nesday.
Among those who attended the in
auguration from this village were, Mr.
and Mrs Robert S. Miller, Mrs. r.
Lewis Harris and Mr. C. w. Hess.
Miss Edna Butler, Miss nellie Bodine
Miss Pauline Fry, Miss Maggie Riner,
Miss Nora Riner, Mr.. Willur Moler,
Mr.. Oscar Moler and Mrs. w Bodine
were the guests of Miss Maybell
Burns, Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gresham left for
Baltimore, Wednesday, after spending
few days there, M. Gresham will
leave for Fredericksburg where he is
employed and Mrs. Gresham will re-
turn to her home in this village
Miss Alberta Smaltz and sister Miss
Lula we're the guests of Miss Anna
Fuss one day this week.
Mr. and Mrs. William Ropp, who
have been sick with the grip, are able
to be out again.
Miss Ethel Kilmer is the guest of
her grandfather, Mr.. William Kilmer,
near this place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
TELL 1T TO THE WORLD.

Now is the time for the people OF
Martinsburg to tell to the world the
advantages we possess as banufac-
turing city. What Martinsburg most
needs is some industry that will EN-
ploy skilled labor. With several plants
that will give us men of this class we
will be able to add very materially to
our population. Let us give the Board
of Trade a good start and they will be
able to take care OF all the corners.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
TWO Million Bottles.

of Perry Davis Painkiller sold every
year. Think of it. And every bottle
is lessening suffering and helping
some human being to health and hap
piness! This wonderful household
remedy stops the pain OF sprains,
burns or bruises. 1t relieves rheuma-
tism or neuralgia. 1t cures colds,
cramps, collie, diarrhoea. There ought
to be a bottle on your shelves just
now. ready for the first sign of
trouble The new size bottle is IS
cents and there is also the so cent
size. Be sure your druggist gives you
Perry Davis. 2
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DCN'T BE MISLED.

The retail druggists of this cuntry.
as a class are noted for their high
standard of intelligence and honora-
bic dealing but il is well known
fact that occasionally you will fine one
who Will try to sell you something
else when you call for a remedy Of
established reputation. He forgets
that your health is more important
than his pocketbook.
For example, when you ask for Dr..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great Kid
ney. Liver and Bladder Remedy, don't
let any druggist, drug clerk or store
keeper persuade you into buying some
thing else in its place. Every time he
succeeds in selling you a worthless
substitute he makes more profit, but
you are humbugged at the expense Of
your health.
For many years we have watched
with much interest the remarkable re-
cord maintained by Dr. Kilmers
Swamp-Root From the very begin
ming. the proprietors had so much con-
fidence in it that they invited every
one to send for a free sample bottle
so that people could judge of its great
curative value in even he most dis
dressing cases of kidney, liver and
bladder troubles.
On another page of this paper You
will find a few OF the letters, prompt.
ed by Feelings of heartfelt gratitude,
that are constantly coming to DR. Kill
mer & Company. No one can doubt
such sincere and honest testimony.
Swamp-Root is prepared only by Or
Kilmer & Co. Laboratories, Bingham
ton. n. Y.-Don't experimental you
neen a medicine you should have the
bes'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13

for naught had the policy have been Al
dopted TO placing a direct tax upon
capital industry and enterprise will
ing 10 take advantage Of them. As
we'll had direct tax been placed upon
the production Of wheat and corr
and apples and peaches and cattle
Il Is hoped that the discussion d.
the proposition to tax the produc-
tion of minerals may be the last to
which West Virginia may be subject.
ed and that ether southeran states
may follow in West Virginia's wise
steps.
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All past due SUBSCRIPTIONS to
The Herald MUST be paid i'm
mediately.
A GREAT MEETING.

nat the DfoDtt VI AAui tAhfyHtA O. =
alive to the interests Of Greater
Martinsburg' was shown by the un-
precedented attendance OF representa-
tive business and professional men,
and citizens at the meeting Monday
right. Never has there been such a
gathering in the history OF the old
and an expressed sentiment that Mar
burg There was the best OF Keeling
tinsburg should grow and thrive.
Ninety-seven individuals and firms
signified their willingness to become
a part of an organization, which has
for its basis principal the upbuilding
of Martinsburg.
The speeches which were made Were
full of the spirit OF progressiyeness
md no one within the sound of the
voice of those who spoke, but felt the
Inspiration of the meeting II was
such a meeting as is sure TO be OF
profit to the people of this community.
Various ideas were brought out and
it of those who spoke, but for the ben
fit of the whole community.
The meeting will be tine beginning
II Board of Trade, If carried out
long the lines which were so evident,
hat will bring progress and improve
lent to the city and build up our pop
Ilation to double what it is, at the end
il ten years.
The plea for concerted ction i'll
,uilding up the city was made by most
IF the speakers. Variou reasons, that
re good. were advanced why we
hould grow and prosper. One speak
said that there was no place on the
reen earth that was better to live in
han right here in this beautiful yal-
ey. Nearly everyone will agree with
he speaker. We have everything
ere that is TO be desired Healthful
Innate. the only drinking water in the
tate that IS fit drink, as one said, the
My good agricultural section in the
tate, the finest fruit, the cheapest
lower, electricity generated from
gater power, abundant fuel at little
0st. and many other things that were
hown No city has better railroad
'cilities, for you can get north, south
asst or west without difficulty. You
zen board train and so without
hange TO any of the principal cities
the Eastern part of the United
;tates. and with one change OF cars
any city OF Importance in the coun-
y. What other city can boast such
dvantages?
The sc are the things that We want
tell to the world. lie, the people
now our advantages. Let them know
hat We have Tell them what we
ave done and what we can do. Al
lays be ready to tell the stranger that
MS is the best place he was ever in,
make him feel that ne is at home.
live him welcome and il will not be
Jng until We are known the country
yer. What a distinction it must have
cen a hundred years ago TO know that
Iartinsburg had one of the best tav-
rms in the United States. What has
Iartinsburg the best of today?
The lab~i Made in Nartinsburg
ow goes into nearly every civilized
ountry of the world. Why not have
lore of the products marked Made
a Martinsburg' then we would be.
9me known.
We can become known and prosper
only We Will get together and with
oncerted action 'booS' for Greater
Iartinsburg"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
BLIZZARD OF 1888.
Prevailed .or Four Days and Caused
Enormous Losses.

The worst blizzard in recent years
"a eyailed over the Middle Atlantic
states on March II. -, 10 and IA,
1883. 1t is estimated that at that time
100 telegraph poles We're blown
down between Baltimore and New
York. The loss to the telegraph com
panies amounted to many thousands
of dollars. Wires were down all
along the Atlantic coast. Telegraph
ing between Baltimore and the West
was done by sending messages down
to Atlanta and thence up to Cincin-
natl and Chicago Communication
from New York to London and thence
to Boston
Many people persisted in the storm,
even in the cities. The death OF Ros-
coe Conkling was due to exposure in
this blizzard in New York
Another great blizzard was on Feb
ruary II, 1899. The storm extended
from Maine TO Florida, and in some
places the snowfall was 155 inches.
Railroad traffic was almost entirely
suspended. and business was practic-
ally at a standstill On February II
the thermometer fell to above zero
in Baltimore, and the mercury rang
ed from to IS degrees in the South.
In the country in many places the
snow was three feet deep, and in
Frederick county. Maryland, the
~ - To- ~
inches thick at Havre de Grace, and
at Ocean City, Md, the surf was froz-
en- on the beach.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
TOOK ACID BY MISTAKE
Ben Fiery Severely Burres in Mouth
and Throat BY carboiic ACID
used FOR Tooth Wash.
From nae WorId q Thurgday.

From The World Of Thursday.
Ben Fiery. son Of IN S. ", Fiery.
while in the bath room at his home
This morning. used quantity Of car
bolic acid. IN mistake for tooth
wash. The acid burn his mouth and
down his throat into his stomach. As
soon as he discovered his mistake he
rushed to the Office Of DR.. Sencindiyer
where stomach pump was put in use
and in few minutes he was relieved
OF the dangerous poison.
He was unconscious from the effects
Of the acid for time but Is now in a
much improved condition and it is ex-
pected viii soon recover entirely.
His mouth and stomach were severe
ly burned and he suffered much pain.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
JAMES d. BUTT.
Referee in Bankruptcy
Application For Liquor License.

Pursuant to the provision of the
acts of the Legislature for 1906 for the
regulation of licenses notice is hereby
given that the following application
for transfer OF license has been filed at
this Office for the sale of spurious
liquors, wines, porter, ale. beer and
like nature.
George w. Seibert. residence Berke-
ley Hotel, Martinsburg, w. Va, place
for which license is desired is No. ESQ
II. Queen street, iiartinsburg, w. Va
Given under my hand and he seal
OF Berkeley County this 27th day OF
February 1909.
E. A. HOBBS,
Clerk County Court of Berkeley Co..
West Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
BEsTskATERs MEET TONIGHT

Baptie and Wood Among Competitors
In Cleveland Contests.
Cleveland, March 11.-Five of Amer
ica's best professional ice skaters, in
Guiding the present and past holders
of the championship title, with others,
will get together here tonight, tomor-
row and Saturday in great series OF
races. Some of the best contests IN
the history of ice racing in America
are expected.
Among the cracks who will compete
are Baptie, champion of America;
Wood, the former champion; Nelson,
Sinnirud and Bellefeuille.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
HousEkEEPER is ARRESTED.
Only Witness to Death of Wilson Lar.
away is Brought Here for Trial.

From The World of Wednesday:
Prosecuting attorney, Allen B. Noll,
yesterday had warrant issued for the
arrest of Miss Mary Harrison, who
was housekaeper for the aged Wilson
Laraway who was found dead in his
room on Sunday morning. The women
is the only witness to the tragedy and
claimed that the cid man was shot
while they were struggling for the pos,
session of the revolver.
Constable Wolf went to the home
of Laraway yesterday where he ar
rested the women and brought her to
this city when she was placed in jail
to await hearing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
Monday, March is. 1909.


beginning at 10 a. n. The following
property to-wit:
10 head of horses and colts. s are
good work horses. good wagon ard
barshear leaders, 2 good family drfv-
ling horses. any wcmen can drive and
fearless Of steam or automobiles. i
good strap horse, good barshear
leader, ] dark heavy draft mare colt
coming, 3 years old and broken TO-
work. / horse colt 2 years old and viii
make a good driver. l yearling mare
colt.
is head cattle: 2 good mich cows.
10 head Of steers, weighing about 100
lbs. ! Jersey bull, the balance thrifty
young cattle.
% head OF nogs: 3 brood sows. The
balance thrifty young shoats.
35 head of good Sheep: SO ewes al
young and will have lambs by day Of
sale, 2 Shropshire bucks.
Farming Implements: 4-horse Nos
Brown wagon low wagon spring wagon.
cart, Dser1ng binder, cut about 1G0
acres; good Deering mower and horse
rake, good Superior drill, new Success
manure spreader, been used one year,
good Blackhawk check row corn plant
er with fertilizer attachment, Scien-
tific corn cutter, corn crusher, ensi-
lage cutter, cutting box, 2 cultivators
Brown and Buckeye; Vulcan bar
shear plows, phaeton spring tooth
harrow, isc harrow. 2 pair otretchers
single and double trees. 300 bushel
corn.
Harness: sets breechband, sets
lead harness, pillow gears, collars, bri-
dies, etc. WAGON saddle. hay fork and
pulleys, dinner bell and many other
articles not mentioned.
Terms of Sale.
credit of 9 months will be given
on all sums of $40 and over. The puT-
chaser to give note with approved se-
cvurity, negotiable and payable at the
Citizens National Bank Of Martinsburg,
or the Farmers Bank of Shepherds
town, with interest from cate, out il
paid at maturity, interest RENTED.
Under $40 cash, percent discount
off notes for cash. No property taken
away until the terms have been COM
piled with.
]. WESLEY WELSHANJS.
DODD AND HOFFTLAN. Auctroneers,
h36-2t.-w2t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
To Whom Il May Concern

Having qualified as administrators OF
the estate Of Jordan Lewis, deceased,
all persons endebted to said estate
are directed to come forward and pay
said Indebtedness at once, and all
persons having claims against the
said estate must present the same to
me duly verified.
i o. HENSON
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13

Wilkes Barre, Pa, March 11.-No
tees were posted that the Ashley
shops of the Central Railroad of New
Jersey will for an indefinite period be
operated only four days week and
eight rours day, total Of thirty-two
hours a week. or just few hours bet
ter than half the regular working time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
Delivered Address.

State Superintendent Of Free
Schools NJ P. Shawkey delivered an
IT the commencement of the
schools of the Barbourvle district
of Cabell county Monday night. This
is the first address of Mr.. Shawkey
@ ate superintendent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
ATTEMPT TO ROB.
Police are Called and They Capture
Clarence Davis.

From The World of Wednesday:
East Martin street was the scene
last night of an attempt at robbery.
1t was about 1879 when Mrs. J. Hen
riet.a Of 123 East Martin street was
attracted by some one trying to force
an entrance to her home.
The man failed in his efforts and
Mrs. Henrietta phoned to police head
quarters and officers Hollis and Blake
responded promptly, and with de-
scription of the man soon arrested
Clarence Davis, colored, who was lodg-
ed in jail TO await a hearing The
man was identified by Mrs. Hen
reitta.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
ARREST AWAITS CASTRO

Former Ruler of Venezuela Will Re-
turn There at His Peril.
Caracas, Venezuela, March 1.-THE
French government has sent a cable
message here announcing the ap-
preaching departure from France for
Venezuela of former President Castro,
and asking what action Venezuela
would take in case he attempted to
land. The reply was that inasmuch as
Castro had been criminally indicted
on a charge of conspiring against the
life of President Gomez he would be
arrested
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13

The promptness and efficiency of
our fire department was thoroughly de-
monstrated this afternoon. Had we
been dependent on the old system thu
blaze would have gained great head
way and there is no telling what
woufd have been the loss.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
Receivers For Shoe Company.

Carlisle, Pa. March 11.-Judge SAD.
Ter appointed Conrad Hambleton ana
NJ l.. Dunkelberger receivers for the
Bellaire Shoe company. of Carlisle.
Claims aggregating 100000 are said to
have caused the failure.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
severidoe to UNDERGO Operation.

Baltimore, March 11.-United States
Senator Albert ]. Beveridge, OF In
diana. has engaged room at Johns
Hopkins hospital and is expected TO
enter the institution for slight sur
gical operation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
pope Wei ENOUGH 10 Receive.

Rome, March 1.-THE pope contin-
ues to improve and is much better He
came downstairs to the state apart
ments for the first time since his Ill
ness aud received Belgian bishops.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-03-13
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.
March II. 1909.
IN the matter of

IN the matter of
Charles w Butts, Bankrupt
Take notice that the above person
having been Sdiudicated Bankrupt
by the United States Court for the
Northern District of West Virginia
in bankruptcy On March A. 1909 q
meeting of the creditors will be held
at Martinsburg, w. Va, in the Office
OF John O. Lemon on March 24,1909 at
1 O'Clock D. m. TO- the purpose of al
lowing claims, examining the Bank
rupt and selecting a Trustee or Trus-
tees
JAMES d. BUTT,