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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
MARTINsRURe. VIVA, FRIDAY AUGUST S, 1910,
The Automobile Craze.

The greatest craze that has hit the
American people is the automobile
craze. ii Is repetition 10 some exent
Of the bicycle craze of fifteen years ago,
only much more serious on account of
the enormous cost. 1t may be truly
said that the passion for high speed
motor cars has grown SO absorbing that
the end cannot be foreseen and may
cause national bankruptcy. In deaths
injuries and expense it is already rival
ling the proportions Of great war.
Secretary of State Sims, of Indiana
has made report for April and May /,
showing that licenses were issueo by
him for 1884 automobiles in the two
months. Striking an average of 81 900
for each car, Sims says that 1854, 900
was spent for automobiles in Indiana
IN abo ut sixty days. In May alone Ii
censes were issued for 1,S40 new cars.
Merchantsare complaining that their
business Ia being injured by the great
traffic in automobiles. 1t Ia said that
in indianapolis alone more than one
thousand homes have been mortgaged
in the past twelve months by people
who are determined to buy automo-
biles whether they can afford them or
net. The craze has struck the farmers
just as hard as any other class. One
agent recently sold forty-one touring
cars and runabents ia Rush county
village of less than 200 population The
bankers of Kansas City, Mo. and Of the
southwest have agreed to lend no
money to any one who Intends to use q
motor car. This boycott is the result
of the extravaganza Of the eople in
buying automobiles. Thirty.two mil
Ion dollars was invested IN motor cars
last year in Kansas. TO this must be
added one million dollars 10 keep these
ears In repair fer the same twelve
months. One Kansas City banker
said thst his safe contained fifty-two
real estate mortgages, the money for
which be knew went for automobiles.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Murder and Suicide.

News reached here on Tuesday last of
the murder OF Or. George murray Stew.
art, or Stuart, al hia bachelor quartz rs
IN the city Of Pittsburg. Dr.stcwart
was son OF Mr.. Frank Stewart, OF
Clarke county Virgins, and the
neighherhood of Gaylord. The family
Is a branch Of the Stewart family Of
this cosnty and has no connection with
the Stuart family of Virginia, as has
been claimed by some of the daily
epeas- DR.. Stewart was bright
silow and had gone TO Plttsburg where
his uncle, Dr.. Il. q Stewart had been
nFscticing for some years and had built
uga fine practice. The uncle came
back to Virginia and the young man
Stepped in and was doing finely. DR..
Stewart was to have married a splen-
fila young lacy by the name Of Alice
Pauline simpson, acousin ofthe Shaull
lcys of this city, of Rocklsnd, Va, on
Wednesday night and the invitations
were ont for the wedding The young
man it seems was inclined to be rather
Wild and had case of love with
noted woman, of the under cruise of
Fiffsburg, named Edna Wallace, but
whose real name was Bertha Neuland,
and who kept bad resort. When
this woman found that she was TO lose
her loSer she became desperate and
deliberately set to work to kill him
and herself. when found they were
both dead, both shot through the heads
10 bed In sleeping clothes and she with
q revolver In her hand. The remains
of the young man we're brought home
for interment and his intended 10 heart
broken over the tragedy. The young
girl has made fortunate escape for
the man who had no more respect fol
her than to stay with prostitute the
night before his wedding would have
mace her miserable as her husband
and probably wrecked her life.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Wafer Works.

The people of Shepherdsto gn ilhave
taken hold of the proposition Of IN
Sailing waterworks in that place
and it looks as il they will push the
matter through to successful con-
clusioa. The engineer employed to
MAKE preliminary survey and plans
reports that the WORK can be accom-
piished with about $50 600 and 1t seem S
that large majority of the people are
strongly ia favor of a necessary bond
issue to pay for the works. 1t is pro-
posed to pump the water from the
river into reservoir on the hills above
the town and then to thoroughly filter
it before. it is run into the pipes through
the town.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Republican Primaries.

The republican county primaries for
the various districts of Berkeley coun-
ty have been called by the republican
committee for tomorrow, Saturday,
August 8, at O'Clock in the districts
and the county convention will be held
a week later in this city. The conven-
tioE will nominate a candidate for
County Commissioner, two candidates
for the West Virginia House Of dele
gates and one candidate for county
superintendent of free schools.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05

For several weeks past there has been
quite stir in town over q contest
among number of children under Ia
years of age in raising money for
The CITY Band for which they were h
be rewarded by handsome prizes, the
nrst OF which was to be fine pony
and wagon, the second bicycle or It's
equivalent and the third handsome
watch There were twelve entries In
the contest and the youngsters made
things quite lively. The contest came
TO close on saturday night last and
the closing was an event that attracted
a large crowd to hear the rcsrlt.
Master Melvin Mcdonald, son of
Captain and Mrs. George Mcdonald,
was the winner he having IS, 726 votes.
This second WAS Miss Flea or Dom
who was close second with $3.50
votes. she not wishing bicycle WA
presented with $50 in cash. The third
was Master darshall Homer, son OF
Mr.. and Mr. barry Homer who had
22,2 S5 votes aud was awarded n haad-
some watch.
Other contestants were Jack schin.
Virginia Sullivan, Meade Jefferson
Frances KiImer, Frances Watson, Vir-
glnia Schmltt, Robert Zilkle, Harriet
Harper and Theresa Perry.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05

Mr.. X. ID. Rauch, who lives about
two miles South of this city, has re.
Gently had an expert from the ceIe-
brated slate quarries at Slatington,
Pa, to inspect his slate on his farm at
his home and it was pronounced ofthe
finest quality. The samples which
the expert took from here to his home
and bad analysed and which stood
all tests to which it was subjected. 1t
has long ago heen known that Mr.
Rauch has a splendid proposition in
the slate line.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05

Miss Elizabeth Stehley, the dsugh-
ter Of DR.. P. II Stehley, living in
Piedmont, and Mr.. Charles p. Tib-
belts, Of the same place, went to Cum
berland and were married last Satur-
day. The parents obje3ted to the
marriage on account OF the tender age
of the young people. They came to
Failing Waters after the marriage and
arc visiting the family Of Mr.. John Il.
Stehley, the uncle of the bride.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Copper near Front ROYAL.

We had letter few days ago from
Mr. William n. Naylor, of Shenan-
de- 7 essiity Viggiaia, ard II another
package several libsral samples Of The
copper ore which has been found to
exist i'll great quantities at or near
Front Royal and which is pronounced
by chemists and mineraloyists as fine
rich copper ore. IL is expected to be
developed into an important industry.
Mr.. Naylor was formerly engaged
in merchandising at 5Eanghi, this
county and Is now In business at Le-
banon Church, Virginia.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Royal Arcanum.
Grand Council Will Likely be Estab
lished in West Virginia.


lished in West Virginia.
The unti-ing efforts of Mr.. Harry
Kemp, Deputy Supreme Regent OF
West Virginia with the assistance Of
| the local members of the order hsvs
been well rewarded by number of D.
plieations for membership being turn
ed 10 to the secretary, and the anxious
inquiries being made among the bus
mess men Of the city, quite number
have signed up and it is expected
many more will follow as Ii is the de-
sire and wish of the local members to
make Key Council 432 the banner
council of the State. Not in the Ar
canum Unjust "a Man Die to Win p
Life, ever presents in the arcanum
work, offers to the willing hands work
for and with his fellowman, the bene-
fits of strong and enduring friendship,
the opportunity Of assisting and re-
lievipg distress and in the lessons
which unselfish cooperation so forci-
bly, presents. The immutability OF
that great truth than "Man Lives Not
Alone.n
And still they come. The following
figures show the results Of active, an
thusiastic and intelligent work with a
membership Of nearly a quarter Of a
million with excess Of all known La
bllities of s6,389,3l7 SO already the
enormous amount Of $l33, III ,3S4.26
has been paid to the beneficiary since
Its organization. 1t was founded for
a beneficent purpose It has never de-
waited from that purpose, it is extreme
ly careful in the selection of its MEM
bers. 1t promptly fulfills every fra
ternal and financial obligations as fast
a. they mattre The Royal Arcanum
is fratcrnal and beneficiary, is thirty
three years old tested, sound and reli-
able. Certificates issued 1900, $1,000,
and Is, 900 losses are paid promptly.
Age limit q to So years. Young man
aged 81, can secure policy for 81 900 In
Royal Arcanum for 63 cents a month.
Middle age man IS can secure a policy
for IS cents month. A man at %
yearr Of age can secure policy for sl.55
per month payable monthly.
Brother A. Kogleschatz is the d. ID.
y. Regent, Frank ID. Staley, secretary,
G. S. Hin, treasurer, j M. sbafier,
collector, George II. Couchman, re-
gent. Mr.. Kemp is expected to re-
main here week or two and Will be
pleased to give any information in ref
erence to this grand order of Royal
Arcanum which does so much good
for the widows and orphans. MIR.
Kemp is staying at Hotel Berkeley.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Reunion.

There will be reunion of the cid
soldiers of Jefferson county in Walls
grove near Charlestown, or Saturday
August 20. The reunion will be held
under the auspices of the Jefferson
county camp Confederate Veterans
and they give cordial invitation to
all Confederates toJoin them in their
reunion.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Had the Coin.

John Wills, sos of Charles Wills,
who was proprietor Of the Globe Inn,
at Gettysburg, where the great battle
was fought, was witness of the ar
rival of the Confederate troops in the
town. One morning, says Mr. Wills,
Confederate officers came to the Globe
Inn and took breakfast. During the
second and third days we bad them
for breakfast, dinner and supper.
Our tables Accommodated from AZ to 40
men and that many Confederate oil
GERS were there each meal, We raised
the price of meals from So cents to 90
cents and whiskey from cents to 10
cents. AS they were eating the first
meal father and / discussed what we
should do If they offered to pay us
with Confederate money. 1t fell to
me as they left the table to collect the
money, and TO our surprise they had
big rolls of brand new United States
money aud gold. They paid Us in
cash out Of this every meal. The
question has often arisen where they
got this money The officers were of
Early's brigade and we always sup
posed it was part Of the money Early
got at York.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Arrest Fishermen.

B. Il O. detectives arrested several
West Virginia men and are holding
warrants for the arrest of number OF
fishermen who are addicted to sun
day fishing at Cherry Run, The fish
ermsn ride freights to and from the
Run and the company is having them
aprrehended for trepass. Whether
the offenders will be held for Sunday
fishing is question.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Burglary.

. az S'O'e OF Mr.. Charles Grim, at
.0''o"n was broken open on
a,sosy night by burglars and
.-' F-- WAS stolen from the money
wv, Wv, ou' no goods were taken. The
' states postot1ice is In the
!. uE but the thieves took COED
wa. no' 10 modest Anything in the
m, 'Dee' There is no clue to the
=, parties but circumstances indi-
~ 'DS' Tue crime was committed bv
. 'ue VINO was acquainted with
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Good Sale
memorials

Mrs.Annie Pittsnogle made surplus
stock sale at her home about two miles
northwest ofthis city, on Tuesday last
and stock brought fac prices. Horses
sold high considering their condition,
cows sold as high as SIS and pigs
which were just weaned sold for 5 5.3S
each. Dodd d Hoffman were auct-
ioneers and the sale was advertised ex
clusively by the Statesman Democrat.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Snake Story.
Bitten several times by baby moe
Gasi1 snake which nested IN her urat,

Bitten several times by baby moe
easio snake which nestled IN her "ratu
asss nc hss3 Iaid tha. creation of
during the evening In hammock in
her front yard, Miss Mara Wood, of
RichuaonGs Va, is reported to be in a
serious condition. The girl is depart
ment store clerk She went to work
as usual the next day, bat her head
began to itch and pain her. When her
hair was taken down several small red
splotches were discovered on her head.
Enduring the pain all day the girl went
home and told her mother Of 1t. She
tore the"ratp to pieces and six-inch
moccasin dropped to the floor and
wriggled away The girl tainted
at the sight Of the reptile. She is
under the care of physician. The
snake was so young that its venomous
quality had scarcely developed, Is the
theory for the girl not dying from
the bites.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
ftOming Coming Week.

Berkeley Springs Will hold an Old
Homing Coming Week celebration
August 10 to 90 All former residents
OF Morgan should 20 back to the told
sed" at that time. An interesting
program is being prepared. There
VIII be races of various kinds, base
ball games, speeches, tournament, etc
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
sLAUSON.

Che Baptist congregation at Lee
kn have decided to build new
birch. The old one, half mile east
(he town will be torn down, and as
feh Of the material from ID as can be
Ode available, will be used in the
n structure which is TO be of brick.
site fer the new church has been
Pnitely determined upon, though it
kelly that it will DO erected on q
Of the lot on which the Baptist
lSonage is located adjoining the Lee
II run. The main part of the new
rich will be 80 by 40 feet, with an
eN, the size Of which has not as
oeen decided upon Inc passing
rs have told heavily upon the old
Feh which is very much out of re-
and inconvenieutly located. 1t
: quit many years before the Civil
/ by congregation of the Nj. e.
0Ieh Discussions among its mem
5 just before the war weakened the
EgFegstion compelling a sale of the
'oing some years later and after
war when the Baptists bought it.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05

ne editor and his partner, Mr.. j.
eoEleriield, are under obligation. to
4 James B, Porterdeld, for a de-
|l,luI trip 10 Frederick county, Va.
Monday afternoon in his excellent
tomobiIe.
We nsa an opportunity to compare
'Oaos OF Frederick and Berkeley
p''ieS and we found the state line
ANY defines in the condition of the
-n'y roads. The roads of Frederick
pa'y are graded up and il nice
Y0'n condition bat the Berkel ey
u, are washed and exec edingly
'so, Unless there is something
II JOE The roads in our county IN
~ section the people will not be able
~ away from their homes before
winter is past.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
FOR Justice of the Peace.
Mr.. Editor:

Mr.. Editor:
Please announce me as a candidate
for the office OF justice of the peace fol
the unexpired sterm fer which w. h
Kline was elected; subject TO the regu'
lar democratic nominating conYen-
ton.
H. c. Berry.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Burglar.

mn 'Viiie OF Mr.. Jacob Baker on
queen street, was broken into
P,tS'"f on Monday night last.
vs 4e' heard the noise and went
.aa ''1'i' to investigate. The thief
,fn'' 'leak fer liberty and escaped
'D a screen door getting out.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Big Sale.

C,r, 1ise stock sale of Bowers, Fulk
asd T s on Wednesday last auc-
,on,, Messrs Dodd & Hoffman
,ro1, '. .1 TO SSl29 20. Horses seId
Nm '-'o down and cows from SIS
Other stock sold at fine prices
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Festivs

iurcb IA aadles of the Presbyterian
siv,, - -. Bunker 1.,l Hill will have a
bey ev,s Va thursday night, August II
bin frTo 'elu cordial invitation to all
Ives, '' 10 eomeIand enjoy them.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
Deaths.
MOORE.

,.orse Moore, a well-known painter
At his home on Winchester Ave.
ursdav morning, after long illness
he'd about i5 years.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
MYERS.

h.. Ns.y Myers, died at her home
H. vsncleyesyllle last Saturday aged
lort Al wears. The funeral took place
Im Friendship church, U. B., on
nday Rev. w. f. Webster, OF In
Rlnd. offeiated.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-08-05
HESS.

Mr. Mile Hess, beloved wife OF
/, Haeket Hess, of this city, died at
I Kings Daughters hospital in
Is city, on last Saturday afternoon
| the age Of IS years. She was taken
the hospital several weeks ago and
h. treated for throat disease but she
|aduslly grew worse until her death.
sLAUSON.
Mr. G. W. slauson, who was for
|erly well known in this section as
L agent for Home Life Insurance
lmpany, Of New York, died at his
i me in Hagerstown last week of
|art trouble. He was sick about a
kek. His age was about 40 years
e remains were taken to Racine,
Esconsin, for burial. He is snrviv-
|by lis wife and Two daughters.
New-York tribune., 1910-08-28
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR AUGUST 20. lSlo
Taft and Taft
Continued from pdgs 4

Taff's weird appearances whenever wanted
and unexpected Jumps from point to point
probably cut down the earnings OF the ottl-
Ces in large measure
When the newspaper correspondents who
made the circuit with the President meet one
another on the street IN Washington now
and some one asks, "Wheres Taff?" there
is a laugh, and the minds of all of them go
back TO those fiftv-five days and nights when
Taft performed stunts in travelling and loco
motion and management that were mar
velous to behold. He had been successful
in keeping in touch with Mr. Taft and his
party every dav and night. He had kept up
with the party when it had been running as
a special train, and he had had TO get along
on ordinary and local trains. He had been
with them by land and on the water. and he
had not fallen down once on his Job OF having
every telegraph office the party struck ready
for the immediate sending OF immense vol
umes of matter.
He spent a lot of money for his company,
and he earned a lot for it. He lost that
twenty pounds referred to, and his smile had
had a weary twist to it on some occasions;
but he got in one great, broad grin on the run
from Richmond, Virginia, into Washington,
the very last stage of the journey
1t was then that the President sent a mes
Senger into one OF the day coaches to tell
Taft to approach the presence Of Taft.
Taft approached.
Mr. Taft" said the President. with
smile that was not weary,-fOr the President
never wearies OF traveling,-'I want to tell
you how much | have appreciated the con-
venienCe and comfort you have given me
by always keeping my party and me in per-
feet touch through the telegraph with the
outside world. no matter where We were.
| thank YOU
New-York tribune., 1910-08-28
A Bizarre Nocturne
Continued from pags
Continued from pQgs s

haggard eyes. You hear me?" he almost
shouted Il do not want you! Will you
go-or shall | make you?"
The blue coated troopers were immOvable
as marble.
Won Eyrick glanced at Varache. This
polite Captain of yours, he speaks with
authority" he demanded haughtily.
The musician inclined his head. That is
certain" said he.
Very well. beg to inform you that l
have no intention of sleeping my men to-
night anywhere save inside this chateau"
All, ahl' sighed the musician.
In these circumstances | must regret
fully point out to you that we are the su-
perior force
Bah! | do not acknowledge that" re-
torted Narache, and he glanced at his re-
freshed Hussars, who were like mastiffs that
strain at leash. One word, one i'll advised
hasty word, and the room would become a
shambles. Look herel" continued Var
ache. Il admitted YOU and your men, Mon
New-York tribune., 1910-08-28

sofa, and he swallowed eagerly the cham
pagne offered to him. The blood crept by
degrees into the pale burrows of his sunken
cheeks. He sat up without assistance.
And who said | was not alive?' he
growled. You pack of fools! What! Are
you tired of me? Yes, yes, | see you that
must be. Tonnere! You sit down with
Prussians, eh? II am ashamed of you,
my children!' His voice became very faint
and his head dropped forward.
Do not be ashamed of me, my Captainl"
cried Compardin, who had speedily recov-
cred and was chatting Baudemont's hands.
"Ah, how cold they feel' he kept mutter-
ing. And tears ran down his checks.
THE German Count spoke for the first
time, Il suggest that it was a cataleptic
fit" said he. ''Such a condition of coma.
brought on by cold and want of food, would
simulate death" He took the Captains
hand to feel his pulse.
"Some more wine?" asked Baudemont
New-York tribune., 1910-08-28
SUNDAY

tions that the dispatches were to be placed
in them and their tops tied down tghtly
with rope.
These directions were followed, and Iatt
was on hand in another launch, with small
fleet of rowboats following him. HIS launch
was brilliantly illuminated with electric
lights, and, as each steamer passed, he called
for the tin pail to be cast overheard BY
the use of a powerful searchlight he located
each pail and, through a megaphone, told his
helpers in the rowboats the location OF 1t.
The rowboats brought him total OF dozen
pals. and he steamed back to shore and put
the dispatches on the wire.
When anybody mentions the Mississippi!
River to Taft now, he shudders. The file OF
press and official matter on the voyage was
heavier than during any other part of the
Presidents trip. This was due to the fact
that Mr.. Taft was accompanied by many
Senators and Representatives,, and their
speeches had to be reported by the CORE
spondents Another thing that augmented
the file was that every newspaper OF any I'M
portance in the Mississippi Valley had
special representative on one OF the steamers.