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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
SENATOR FORMAN
FOR CONGRESS
Well Posted Republican Declares He
Has Good start-strone In
Many Counties.

Fairmont, w. Va, March State
Senator l.. J. Forman. Of Grant coun-
ty. president of the state senate, will
be a candidate for the republican
nomination for Congress in the Sec
ond district in opposition to George G.
Sturgiss, the present congressman.
Senator Forman's name has been men
toned In this connection for some
time but there had been nothing dell
mite as to his intention until yestee-
day, when a prominent republican in
the city from that district very close
to Senator Forman and thoroughly
posted on Second district politics in
discussing the situation In his district
announced positively that Senator For
man would be a congressional candi-
date. Official announcement to that
effect will be made within the next
few days.
While talking about Senator For
mans Intentions, this republican
stated that Senator Forman practic-
ally would have no opposition in
Grant, Hardy, Mineral, Hampshire
and Preston counties. He Is a native
Of the last named county, which rolls
up such great republican majorities
and is very popular with all Preston
county republicans. Also from the
start, says the gentlemen interviewed,
Senator Forman will be strong in Bar
bour. Taylor. Tucker and Berkeley
counties. He sees no reason why Sen.
ator Forman will not be triumphartly.
nominated.
Senator Forman was born at Bruce
ton Mills. He dug coal in order to get
enough money to go through college
at Lebanon, o. He passed the bar ex-
animation and located at Petersburg.
Grant county. where he worked hard
and took first rank at the bar. He
was elected and reelected state sens-
tor from the fourteenth district and
made president of the state senate.
which body he presided ably and
great satisfaction to both politi-
in Grant. Pendleton and Hardy coun-
ties in the mountain center of the
state. He is a Christian gentleman,
being a prominent member of the
Methodist church.
The gentlemen interviewed appear
ed very confident that Senator For
would be the mex nominee of the
party for Congress in the
Second district and declared he would
prove one of the strongest candidates
that ever ran for Congress in that dis
trtict,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
"PENNSYS" THIRD
EDITION ISSUED
Company Will Enlarge On Its Work
In the Dissemination of Farm
ing Literature.

Since issuing the third edition of its
agricultural pamphlets on Alfalfa
and use of Lime ON Land" the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
determined to enlarge upon its work
in the dissemination of farming liter
ature, and has just sent out for dis
tribution through its freight repre-
sentatives a series of pamphlets on
orchard development. Some $4,000 of
the first edition OF these pamphlets
were printed.
Accompanying the pamphlets on or
chard development is an announce
ment from the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company that its purpose is ito offer
to its patrons in the territory it serves
the benefits of scientific research and
improvement in methods resulting
from careful study and experiment
The new pamphlets, which are TO
be given a large circulation, have as
their subjects planting" "Cultiva'
tion," Pruning and Spraying" The
text matter was written specially fol-
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
by Professor II. A. Surface, Economic
Zoologist OF the State of P~ennsylvan
la. They were also approved by Hon
N. B. Critchfield, State Secretary OF
Agriculture.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
MANUFACTURES IN
THE 1910 CENSUS
Special Agent Here to Assist In Max
ing Correct Returns of tire indus
tries In Berkeley County.

The strides Of civilization in the
last decade throughout the world has
been astounding to intelligent readers,
so that it Is not strange that friends
OF this nation feel a just pride and
deep interest in the probable results
of the census now being taken
throughout the United States and it's
possessions.
Being a world power, and standing
in many respects, above and beyond
any other nation, it behooves us to
get an accurate statement of present
conditions. Ii this work is to be OF
any value, it must be correct in ev-
cry particular. In many Instances
manufacturers, mine owners and OPP
orators of quarries must go TO a vast
amount of trouble to make out accur-
ate schedules. The gentlemen who
are the successful business men in
these great interests are quite patrio-
tic enough TO rise to the occasion, OF
each doing his share to secure an ac-
urate aggregate of figures, showing
our wonderful progress in every sin
gle industry, that will startle other
nations, who seem, in their letheragy,
TO believe this young Republic is stand
ing still. Many believe that the nation
will total ninety millions of inhabi-
tants, and certain it is. that the in
crease of every industry Will show a
| greater progress than in any other
one decade in this nations life.
If this be true, every American
Citizen will have been repaid many
fold for exerting themselves to secure
a correct compilation OF facts and of
figures.
Col. G. w. Graham, special agent.
has an office in room No. I. of the
United States Postofice Building, and
will cheerfully assist any, and all
men to make u their schedules In
Morgan. Berkeley and Jefferson coun-
ties, and viii go to their places of
business, at any time desired by them,
10 instruct them how to answer the
schedule questions correctly, or will
make up the SNuSuulc AOt any VINO dS
sire him to do so. Notices have been
sent out from the offices OF the Di-
rector of the Census to each manu-
facturer, mine and quarry owner, spe-
cial agents promptly follow those
schedules (notices) and expedite the
filling up and returning Of the same.
All information written in schedules
or given to any enumerator, or special
agent, is strictly confidential. This
census law provides for fine of $1,000
and Imprisonment in the ~penitentiary
for two years, either, OF both in the
discretion OF the court. where an
enumerator or agent gives out any
information in relation to their work
/ so far as it relates to the business
of any one scheduled or to the facts
collected by them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
KNIGHTS
AND FAIR LADIES
inspection Of Knights Templsr Follow
ed BY Delightful Reception,
Music and Dancing.
From me World o. Tresday:

From The World OF Tuesday:
The annual inspection OF Palestine
Commandery, NO. 2, knights Te7aplar,
was held last night and was largely
attended, there being forty-two sir
knights in full Uniform out of a posi-
Bile sixty. The maneuyers and mill
tary drills were executed in fine or
der under command Of Captain Gener-
al G. NJ. Lamar.
The inspection was made by Emil
nent Sir Knight J. NJ. Hawkins of
Huntington, representing the right
eminent grand commander of the
state, assisted by A. G.. Nadenbousch,
grand captain general. Thomas G.
Bowling, of Charles Town, grand ward
.er, Sir Charles w. Brown, of Charles
Town, and Sirs S. N. Myers and Alex
ander Parks, past grand commanders.
After the inspection the grand gen
eralissimo was introduced to the COM
mandery and made a very delicious
speech. Remarks were also made by
the other grand officers and visitors
pltbFht, iHCiuulu5 lSes+ W. f. LOShSt
this city, of Winchester commandery,
and acting prelate.
AT 10 o'clock the sir knights and
ladies repaired to Katz hall where an
informal reception was held. A buffet
luncheon was served and Thompsons
orchestra of eight pieces played. Some
dancing was incidental to the recep-
ton. The reception afforded the visit
ing sir knights an opportunity to meet
and greet a number of Martinsburg's
fair ladies. The pleasant social In
~tercourse continued for a couple
hours.
Sir S. r. S~nodgrass, eminent com
mander of Palestine ~Comnlandery, and
Mrs. Snodgrass entertained the in
speeding officer and a few other Off
GERS OF the ccmmandery at a very
handsomely appointed dinner at their
home yesterday evening at 6 o'clock.
1t was to the untiring efforts of Sir
Knights S. r. S~nodgrass and Charles
M. Lamar that the inspection and re-
ception was such a pronounced sue
cess.
Sir Knight Hawkins went to Char
les Town this morning where he will
inspect Potomac Commandery, No. 5.
Knights Templar tonight. which will
be followed by an elaborate banquet
at Hotel Jefferson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
HAS YOUNGEST ODD FELLOW.
Electric Lodge, F%airruont, Claims This
Uniuue Distinction.

Electric Lodge, No. ST, I. o. o. f., of
Pennington. lays claim to the young
est member ever initiated into the or
der. James f.. B~ainbridge is the man
who claims that distinction.
cambridge was, born February rs,
1889. at 5 o'clock in the evening. On
last Saturday evening, February 20,
1910. Electric Lodge met earlier
than usual, for the purpose of con
ferring the in~itiatory degree upon him.
The work was so planned that just as
the clock was striking 5 the final
words were being pronounced, thus
making him an Odd Fellow at the very
minute that he became 81 years of
age. No lodge can legally initiate a
member under 81 years. and unless
the law has been violated in this par
%ticular the claim Of Electric Lodge is
established.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
EDWARD KERSHAW
DIED TUESDAY
Was Native Of shep herdstown 5ut
Lived Here Eleven Years-c. W..
Andrus Died In Canada.

From The World Of Tuesday:
Mr.. G. Edward Kershaw. a vel
known resident OF this city, died this
morning at us o'clock at his home.
125 West John street. in the seth
year of his age. Death was due 70 a
complication of heart and lung
trouble. He had been i'll for the last
three weeks and during the greater
part of that time he was a great SUI.
ferer. He is survived by his wife and
five children: Mrs. Charles Z. Thonp-
son. South Queen street. and Landon
NJ, Miss Gertrude E., Charles H.. and
Jacob w, at home; also a half brother
w. L. Arthur, of Shepherdstown.
Mr.. Kershaw was the son of John
Kershsw, deceased, and was born and
reared in Shepherdstown. He remov-
ed to Martinsburg eleven years ago
and had since resided here. He was
a member of the Southern Methodist
church and was highly respected by
all who knew him.
Funeral Thursday at 9 a. m. at the
house, conducted by Rev. w. F. Locke.
Interment in Elmwood cemetery,
Shepherdstown.
Charles w. Andrus.
Word was received here today of
the death of Mr.. Charles w. Andrus,
father of Mrs. Frank NJ. Yerrick, West
Burke street, which occurred Monday
at his home in London. Ontario. Can
ada. He was about "a years of age.
He is survived by his wife and two
daughters: Mrs. Yerrick, this city,
and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, of London,
Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrus had spent the
last couple years here with their
daughter and only left for their home
two weeks ago. Mr.. Andrus was
known to many persons in this city
who will regret to learn OF his death.
Child Dead.
Ruth, the two-year-old daughter of
No. and Mrs. Cromwell Lewis, of nea-
Berkeley Station, died Monday even
ing at 4 O'Clock of typhoid fever.
Funeral Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock at the house and internent at
Spring Mills, Rev. C. Herbert Cannon,
of Hedgesyille, officiating.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12

G~arretson and Mr.. Lee. The several
organizations have placed the matter
entirely in their hands. Upon their
decision depends not only the future
course Of 5000 conductors and train
men of the Baltimore and Ohio road
employment upon other roads, who
are waiting Cor a decision to be
reached in this controversy. For that
reason they are slow in yielding any
OF the demands, as they wish the set
Element, If one Is reached, to be sat
isfactory, not only t. the employees OF
the Baltimore and Ohio, but to those
of all the other roads whose conduc-
tors and trainmen have made a like
demand, 1t is also true that the labor
leaders do not want TO plunge the
railroads of the entire East into q
strike, and so a continued negotiation
and so a long-continued negotiation
with hopes OF peaceful settlement may
be looked for. Following the confer
ence with the Baltimore and Ohio OF
icials today they will leave the city on
private business. but conference will
be resumed tomorrow.
No definite action has been taken
by the Baltimore and Ohio officials
in answer 10 the demands of the
brotherhood OF Engineers and Fire
men for a new schedule OF wages
The date for a conference with the
men has not been set. but will be sc
soon as the present controversy is
settled. Vice President Cadet, of the
engineers, was In the city Sunday
but did not meet the officials of the
Baltimore and Ohio. The demand o.
the iremen will be considered at 4;
conference between President Willard
of the railroad company, and the EN-
ployes of the road. 1t is the desire
of all concerned to make 1t a loca
matter, and not bring in the officer!
of the ~nationll brotherhood.
No further advice has been received
by the Baltimore and Ohio officials il
this city as tC, the progress Of th'
negotiations between the conductor.
and trainmen with the Baltimore ant
Ohio Southwestern. The settlement
of that difficulty is left in the hand.
of General Manager c. c. F. Bent, o
the Southwestern, and only in the las
extremity will President willard inter
ysne.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
TO MOVE TRAINS BY PHONE.
The Cumberland Valley Puts In An
Auxiliary Service.

Auxiliary Service.
The Cumberland Valley railroad,
from Winchester, Va, to Harrisburg
Pa, a distance of LA miles, has been
equipped with a telephone system to
be used as an auxiliary in dispatching
trains.
The stringing of the copper circuits
was completed last week and the APP
paratus is now awaiting adjustment
in the general offlces of the signal en-
gineer at Chambersburg.
The system cost the company $685.
900.
The railroad officials state that the
telephone system for dispatching
trains Is more costly In construction,
but cheaper in operation. Under the
telephone system when accidents oc'
cur instructions can be given to the
train crews from the dispatcher of
fee almost instantly. as the trains
will be provided with telephones
with can be attached to the wires at
any point.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12

He became a member of the Reformed
congregation October 8, 1858, by con-
flrmation, and had held Office in the
church almost continuously since that
time. In 1867 he was elected a dea-
con-, and served as such until 1863.
when he was elected an elder in the
church, in which Office he continued in
service until the day of his death.
In 1874 he was made a trustee Of The
Reformed congregation, which ofic4
he held until this time. II e was fire.
quently sent by the consistory OF he
Reformed church as a delegate to
the Chassis OF Virginia, and he had
been honored by that body to the Of
fee of vice president. On several oc-
c~asions he represented the Chassis on
the floor of the Potomac Synod, and
twice he was chosen as a delegate
to the General Synod of the Reformed
Church in the United States. He al
ways took a hearty interest in the az
fairs Of these ecclesiastical bodies,
and was attentive to their business
and always served with much intelli-
gence or the committees to which he
was assigned.
Mr.. Seibert was probably n Of the
best known citizens of Berkeley cour-
ty, and his death will cause a void in
many of the activities OF the commuh-
ity with which he had been so closely
identified for SO many years.
The hour for the funeral has not yet
been set, but win be announced later.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
DR.. LOUIS KLoPscH DEAD.
Famous Editor of Christian Herald
Victim of Intestinal Trouble.

New York. March 7.-Dr. Louis
Klosch, editor of the Christian Herald
and known the world over for his
philanthropies died at the German
Hospital, following an operation for
an intestinal trouble.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
BuiIuSnq Notes,

Plasterers are at work on the new
house of Mr.. Leslie Staples which he
is building in front of his livery stable
on Boyd avenue
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12

crat-Forner Member of County
Court and President Of Peoples
Trust Company.
From The World Of Tuesday:
Mr.. Henry James Seibert, a native
and lifelong resident of Berkeley coun-
ty, for many years one of the most
prominent bankers, capitalists and
farmers in the eastern section of West
Virginia and a member Of an old and
widely-known family, died at his home
No. 237 West King street, at 12.45
O'Clock this afternoon, his death being
due to an attack OF pneumonia.
Mr.. Seibert was stricken but a few
days ago, but his condition was not re-
garded as dangerous until this morn
ing, when a turn for the worse warn
ed the family and friends that the
crisis had arrived. The patient made
a brave fight for life, but his advanced
age was against him, and he was un-
able to Withstand the ravages of the
disease.
He was In his s2nd year, having
been born October 22nd, 1928. He is
survived by his widow, who was Miss
Margaret Il. Seibert, and two daugh-
tiers. Miss Emma and Miss Lou Ellen,
living at home. and one son Charles
James Seibert, of Arden. His devoted
wife and children were at his bedside
when he peacefully passed away.
The news of Mr.. Seibert's dea.h
spread rapidly over the city and cou1-
ty, and many friends and relatives
soon called at the home to express
their sympathy and offer any assist
ance possible to the bereaved family.
He was connected with many of the
prominent families OF the county and
his large interests made him widely
known to all the residents of both
the city and county. He had long
been identified with the development
of this community, and there Were
many expressions of sincere regret
heard on all sides. While many OF
his friends had been alarmed at his
condition for the past few lays, there
was yet the hope expressed that he
would survive his illness, and his
death, while expected by some, came
as a shock and surprise to almost the
entire community.
On January 2, 1851, the deceased
was married to Miss Margaret q. Sci
bert by Rev. d. G. Bragonier, pastor
of the Reformed church, and their
married life, o. nearly sixty years, has
hnan q most hannY one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
HENRY ]. SE|BERT
PASSES TO REST
WelI-known Resident of This City
Succumbs to Pneumonia.
LONG AND ACTIVE CAREER

One Of ccunty's Highly Esteemed and
Representative Citizens-Identified
With Financial Institutions and A.
fairs of Berkeley County-Active
Church Worker and Lifelong Demo-
crat-Forner Member of County
Court and President Of Peoples
Trust Company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
Building Notes.

Mr.. Robert Criswell, who recently
sold his property on West King street
to the Cumberland Valley Railroad
Company for $4,000 has broken ground
for a new frame dwelling house at the
corner of West King street and Porter
avenue. 1t will be fitted up with
steam heat, bath outfit and electrc
light.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
PEACE BELIEVED
TO Be IN SIGHT
En the Controversy Between the
3. & O. and Trainmen.
STRIK is LIKELY AVERTED

lsxt-dsy Conference Held, But No
Statement Made Of Result-strone
s7eason For Believing the Parties
20 Contentious Are Closer Than at
Any Prior Stage-To Confer Again
Today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
ARE NOW
OUT ON STRIKE
impartial Newspaper Reports on
Conditions in Philadelphia.
ONLY VERY LITTLE RI0TING

~ ~ =11St
ina Interior c Of Police-New
Arbitration Plans Will Be Discussed
Today-Enorts to Organize In Pitts-
burg.
Philadelphia, March 8.-The impair
tial investigators sem out by the
newspapers report that 1000 sym
pathetic strikers, men and women, are
now out. These figures are fairly ac-
curate.
There was less rioting yesterday
than on any day since the strike. G
O. Pratt said: I'VE are more than
satisfied, and tomorrow we will show
greater strength. We do not expect
to influence the traction company, but
we intend to influence the government
of Philadelphia"
There was a report that a car load
of dynamite had been stolen from the
West Philadelphia freight yeards. The
police had not found the thieves up to
a late hour.
The only violence was in front OF the
Labor Lyceum after a mass meeting.
When the crowd was leaving, a
ing picture man started to make views
He wanted action and asked the
crowd to wave their hats and cheer.
They did so, and then some hot head
threw a brick through a car. The po-
lice then charged on the %unionists
who were innocent. The ~unionists re-
scented. The police then dubbed a
number and made several arrests.
The Transit company claims it oper-
ated 1850 cars out Of 5000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
Always An Active Man.


Mr.. Seibert had always been an ac-
tive man, and he early accumulated Z
good competence by his energy and
careful business methods and at the
time of his death was regarded as n
of the wealthiest men in Berkeley
county. BY his careful handling of
his financial affairs he had been able
to invest his income in such a way
that he was the p~ossessor of several
of the county's best farms, and a
stakeholder in many OF the leading
business enterprises Of the city. For
many years he had been a director in
what is now, The Peoples Trust Com
pany. He was elected a director OF
the Peoples National Bank in 1876,
and served in that capacity for a per-
iod OF over "a years. For ten years
before the organization OF the trust
company he had been president OF the
bank, succeeding the late A. ]. Thorn
as. When the organization of this in
s~titution was effected he was elected
its president and continued to serve
In that capacity until the first of the
present year.
AT the close OF 1909 he rendered his
resignation, accompanied by the state
ment that his eighty-one years com
PEELED a change and entitled him to re-
lief from his active duties. Following
| closely on his retirement from an &C
tive business career he has passed
from the duties OF life to a peaceful
rest beyond. AT the time of his re-
tirement from the presidency of the
bank, the directors passed a resolu'
tion setting forth their appreciation
OF his constant and faithful service
to that institution.
Mr.. Seibert had been more or less
identified in a political way with the
affairs of the county. and was always
an ardent and faithful supporter of the
democratic party. He was elected d
member OF the County Court at the
election in 1890, and took Office jam
airy I, 1891. He served several terms
during one of which he was president
of the court. For many years he was
special commissioner OF the Circuit
Court OF Berkeley county, and handled
many of the affairs which came before
the court during the last decade.
An Active Church Member.
In the affairs OF the church he was
always prominent, and took a deep in
terest in everything that concerned
1.-The body with which he was identified
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-31

Private Edwards, 4 deserter from Fort
Ethan Allen, who was arrested few
days ago at Saratoga, n. Y, and sent
to Plattsburg the nearest post, at
tackled private Harris Of the infantry
stationed there and escaped from GUS
toby Edwards left Fort Ethan Allen
about ten days ago and at the time
OF his confinement at Plattsburg was
sent into the basement to work, where
the corporal q the guard later found
Harris, who had been sent TO guard him,
suffering from a wound in his head, made
with pick axe, and Edwards miss
ing. Bloodhounds have been put upon
his trail but 20 far unsuccessfully He
is suspected Of having been concerned in
some Of the burglariey in the vicinity
Of Fort Ethan Allen before his desertiop.
Private Harris is still unconscious and
there is little or no hope for his recov
cry.