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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
ROOT AMENDMENT
FAILS IN SENATE
steps Looking Toward Fixing a Date
For Voting on Pact and other
Tariff Measures in Senate.

Washlagton, June 27.-The Cana
dian reciprocity bill emerged from It's
1rst ordeal in the senate unscathed.
The Root amendment, proposing a
modification of the wood pulp and
print paper section of the agreement,
was defeated after seven hours of de-
bate, by an overwhelming vote The
friends Of the amendment were so
satisfied of its defeat that roll call
on the vote was not demanded.
This leaves the reciprocity measure
open to the general fight that is to fol.
low for amendment of important pro-
visions of the Payne tariff law. Sena-
tor LaFollette announced In speech
opposing the Root amendment that he
would give the senate a chance to pass
on general tariff amendments for free
paper, free lumber and lumber pro
ducts, and for reductions in many 9TH
er schedules. Senator Clapp also an
nounced his intention of offering a
free paper amendment later, and other
senators gave evidence of their pur-
pose to force, from now on, consider
alton of tariff revision on the widest
plane.
Steps were taken looking toward the
fixing of a date for voting upon the
reciprocity and other tariff measures.
An agreement was drawn up by Chair
man Penrose, of the finance commit
tee, and submitted to a number of
senators on both sides of the cham
Der.
This agreement proposed that a
vote should be taken by immediate
consent ON the Canadian reciprocity
bill on July "a, on the farmers free
list on the following day and on the
Underwood wool bill on July rs.
There was considerable interest
manifested on the floor when Senator
Penrose produced this document. He
took it to the vice president, and the
two retired to the rear of the senate
chamber and began summoning sena-
tors to take look at 1t.
Senator Martin, of Virginia, the mi
nority leader. was called in, but was
not very much disposed to acquiesee
in 1t. Other Democratic leaders, in
GLIDING Senator Williams, of Missis-
sippi, were consulted. Senator Smoot,
of Utah; Senator Root and Senator
Sutherland had look at the docu-
ment Senator Penrose felt rather
cheerful when the senate adjourned
and said he would probably submit the
agreement to the senate and ask for
unanimous consent that it be made
the standing order of business.
The progressive Republicans when
they learned of the agreement were
somewhat startled. They held hurried
conferences, and the indications are
that even If the Democrats acquiesce
in the agreement number of the pro-
gressive senators will stand on
against it. In such a contingency the
agreement will fail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
METHODIST CLASS
WON THE CONTEST
Friendly Rivalry For New Members
During Thre Months Resulted in
Defeat Of u. 3. Class.
from The world Of Tresoay:

Considerable interest was manifest
ed in the fr'endly contest between
tn two largest Bible classes Of Mar
tinsburg beginning with the first Sun
day in March and ending with the
last Sunday in May. The classes en-
gagilg in the contest were the Mems
Glass Of the United Brethren Sunday
school taught by Rev. Dr. w. F. Cru
yer. and the Young Mems Bible Class
Of the First Methodist Episcopal Sun
day school, taught by A. D. Darby. The
contest was fer new members and at
tendance.
Sunday afternoon, July 1G, the win
ming class viii have the losing class
as their guests at rensing mems
meeting IN the auditorium of the First
M. E. church, TO which each member
of both classes will have the privilege
ef inviting oae young man.
The following interesting reccrd
shows that the Methodist class won
the contest by 1900 points:
nr HhanaLa .1in NI..n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
CHILD SWALLOWED
CARBOL|C ACID
Little Daughter of John Staeer at
Berkeley Station May Lose Her
Life by innocent Act.
From The world Of Tuesday:

From The World of Tuesday:
The two-years-old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs John stager, at Berkeley
Station north of this city, got hold of
a vessel containing carbolic acid yes
terday afternoon and swallowed some
of the deadly liquid DR.. H. G.. Ton
kin was hastily summoned % the
scene and administered the necessary
antidotes.
The child is still in a precarious
condition and its recovery is doubt
full, though there were signs of i'm
prove when the doctor was out TO the
house this morning.
Mrs. Stager had been claiming up
about the house yesterday and never
thought of the carbolic acid she had
been using, but which had evidently
not been put in a safe place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
Y. NJ. {. A. BOYS LEAVE
ON HIKE TO MOUNTAIN
Thirty-Three HAPPY Hearts Beat High
In Anticipation Of Great Time
in Camp.
Fron The World CT Tuesday:


A bunch of thirty-three Y. NJ. C. A.
boys and young men left the assOcia-
ton building this afternoon at 1870
o'clock fer a hike to Back Greek
where they will camp and enjoy them
selves, returning home Thursday even
ing. The boys were in charge of Mr.
Willard H. Grimes. assisted by the
captains of the half dozen squads in
10 which the boys were divided. They
expect to raech their destination on
the other side OF the mountain by sup
per time this evening. Each fellow
carried a blanket, which maybe need
ed. The camp outfit was sent over
this morning. They expected to rest
while every mile or two On the way
over.
It was a good looking bunch of
boys and they left town in high spir-
its. They had their pictures "tcok'
before leaving the association build
ing on West King street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01

Littlepage been nominated he would
be seen, is not personal. 1t merely
voices the sentiment in the state that
the democratic convention did not
choose more wisely, especially as Mr..
Littlepage was willing to be the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
"And just what the democrats of
West Virginia missed, and especially
those democrats in that convention
who voted fer Bennett instead of Lit
tlepage, follows immediately. Al
though Mr.. Littlepage does not say so,
he lets it be known that if those Ben
nett democrats had voted for him
theirs would have been the reward.
He bears the reputation of being a
very grateful man he says OF him
self-'never forgetting a kindness,
faithful in his friendships and thor
oughtly reliable That is likely tc give
those West Virginia pause when
they find it out. Mr.. Littlepage would
have taken care of them had they
made him governor-this is certain.
"The closing sentences of his auto
biography round out Mr.. Littlepage's
NEST appreciative sketch of himself IN
a pleasant and Illuminating manner.
| quote the passage in its chaste but
discerning simplicity: He stands for
the under man in life. Works hard,
late and early as a congressman, ana
is rejecting credit on the country by
his manly, conservative and vase
course in Washington as representa-
tive of all the people. He is patri-
otto man of ability and has fine quail
ties of mind and heart
THUS we see Adam Brown little
page as limned by Adam Brown Lat
tlepage; thus is grateful, taltntui'
Industrious, manly, conservative, wise,
patriotic and able West Virginian, OF
fiae qualities of mind and heart as
covered to us-and by himself th7
man who knows. OF course when ne
wrote the sketch he hadn't served
minute in congress; but he knew-he
knew, Grown a bit synlcal' may nap,
over the constant exploitation OF IS II
nv SELF By men in public life, these
tolerant annals of Adam Brown Little
mage Inv Adam Brown Littlepage must
excite our admiration and command
our attention. Rejecting credit on
the country. he is no less rejecting
credit on himself A good reflector,
I should say, of fine qualities Of mind
and heart.
s.Nor is he unappreciated; for we
find in the Congressional Record OF
Nav ninth a speech Mr.. Littlepage de-
liyered in the house On May fifth, on
the subject of the farmers free list,
he having withheld the speech for re-
vision for four days. A hard worker,
as Mr.. ittlepage truly said, CT MIN
self, for we find in the speech, occu-
plying three printed pages, no less
than thirty-eight places where Mr. LiC-
tlepage was able to put in, while re-
vising the speech, bracketed evlden-
ces Of approval, ranging from the SIM
Pile applause! to long and tumuttu-
GUS applause!'-- small task, ! as
sure you
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
Portland, Ore. Fire Chief Killed.

Portland, Ore, June 81. - David
Campbell, chief of the Portland fire
department, was instantly killed and
three firemen received serious iniur-
les in a blaze at the plant Of an oil
company. Campbell had led a small
squad of firemen into the blazing
warehouse, when a heavy explosion
occurred. Two of them were hurled
back through the door and Campbell
was not seen again. His body was re-
covered when the flames had been
overcome The loss was 100000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
For T3W BRIDGE,

s-He c. V. R. r. has two corps of en-
sszszeers out On line from Half Way
IN @Giliamsport locating the proposed
Nslfze to the river from Half Way. The
80 xT31ge has been CONDEMNED and
t11Ee q ale does not suit the read any
WHY 80 it will run new bridge
.sSu.sr aear the new Willlansport car
Ez-zage and foot bridge and strike a
s7Esya grade 10 Berkeley and the main
sanfs sCmth, The engineers go across
sazEe country from the present Line at
a-s2zx@ Way station.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
BALLOON LOSTsIN SEA
Two Persons Perished When Aerial
Craft Was Swept Away.

Bremen, Germany, June 27.-One of
the four balloons which assembled at
Paris Saturday fell into the North
East Tristan group.
A violent storm prevailed and the
aerial craft was carried rapidly out to
sea. Two persons were aboard her.
A rescue boat was sent out as soon
as possible, but returned. having re-
covered only an empty ballast bag
marked "R. G.. BIO"
The other three balloons made land
ings on the East Tristan coast
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
EsfraN Notice.

On OF about May /, 1911. an estray
bay horse came to my premises, near
Marlowe, Falling Waters district, and
said horse has net yet been claimed.
Owner may have same by proving
property and paying charges.
G-2-4tH . HENRY COLE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
Couple Hit by Train.

Erie, Pa. June 27.-Dr. P. M. Mar
shall. OF Albion. was daushed to death
against freight station and his body
horribly mutilated. while his fiancee,
Teresa Brsdish, was probably fatally
burned when a train on the MCKEE
Plate road at North Girard struck tho
automobile In which they were riding,
causing the gasoline tank to explode
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
SO NEW ENGIN ES
Fer Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Have Been Delivered.

Have Been Delivered.
Local officials OF the Baltimore and
Ohio are advised that the order for
so locomotives placed with the Bald
win works some months ago has been
completed and that the locomotives
have been delivered. Forty of these
locomotives are Mikados, the 10 9TH
erS being of the Pacific type and all
Of them are the heaviest of their re-
spectiye types built thus far by the
baldwin concern Moreover, they
have all been constructed so as to
have as many interchangeable parts
as possible, these being: Boilers,
cylinders and heads, pistons and rods,
cross heads, piston valves, throttles,
dry4pipes and steam pipes, smoke
stacks, smoke box fittings, CRATES,
trailer trucks, driving boxes. shoes
and wedges, driving springs, cabs,
back foot plates. throttle and reverse
levers, cast steel cross ties, furnace
bearers, sand boxes, bells, headlights
and various smaller details and fit
tings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
Unclaimed Letters.


following is the hist of unclaimed
letters remaining In the postoftlce at
w. Va, June 26, 1911:
Miss Nettie Agee
Mrs. George Berragor
Mr.. George Byers.
Mr.. Enidio Cardelh.
F. ID. Carecoff.
Mrs. Susan Calehan.
Mrs Martha Foulk.
G.. B. Fisher.
Mrs. J. M. Ferguson.
Miss Daisy Guyder
Mr.. Clarence Hill.
DIR. John Hausser.
Mr. William p. Jordcn.
Mrs. Fannie Miller.
Mr. James May.
Mrs. Madge Martin.
Mr.. Joseph Morris.
RS. Bessie Siloss.
Miss Sarah IA V. Smith.
Foreign.
Lorenzo Messina.
e. C, HENSHAW,
Postmaster
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
harvest Is Hare.

The wheat in this part of the coun-
try is dead ripe and many farmers in
the country are in the midst of har-
vest while others expected to begin
cutting today. The rain nterfered
somewhat but it is expected that all
wheat win be cut by the end OF the
week. The wheat is said to be in
good shape, very little o8 it is down
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
Three Killed on Grade Crossing.

Lansing, Mich, June PA team
driven by William Lott became fright
ened at an interurban car as 1t APP
preached crossing a mile north of
here and backed upon the track. The
car hit the buggy squarely, demolished
it and hurled the occupants along tn
track. Three persons were instantly
killed, one fatally injured and chil3
severely hurt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
Kick of Mule Fatal 70 Man.

Berwick. Pa. june 27.-Kicked over
the heart by a mule he was unhitch-
ing. Charles Kishbaugh. of Salem.
aged forty-seven years. was instantly
killed,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
Killed by Pitched Ball.

Bridgeport. Conn. June 27.--John H.
King. seventeen years old. is dead as
a result of being hit on the temple
by a pitcher ball In game.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
A. B. uTTLEPAGE
A NEW STAR
In the Galaxy of American Statesmen,
According to Biography in
Congressional Record.

Adam B. Littlepage, Of this state,
congressman from the Third district,
which includes the doughty county Of
kanawha, has crossed the dim border
land between notoriety and fame. But
a short time ago, before he slumped
into congress along with the other
slglmpers of 1910, the name Of Adam
Brown Littlepage stood for nc more,
IN the minds of the great public, than
a mere aggregation OF letters. Now,
thanks to his generosity in relieving
the demand fer information, aided by
the public printer at Washington and
the Saturday Evening Post, his fame
las spread from ocean to ocean.
The following extract from who's
Who-and Why?" i'm the Saturday
Evening Post, introduces this new
star in the political armament to the
people of America and fixes his status
III the galaxy of statesmen who draw
pay checks a: the national capitol:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01


ton for Mr.. Litt'epage himself that
shall met fade away.
Beams From a Beacon Light.
ut is well that this is so. Possibly,
II Mr. Littlepage had not written thus
of himself, none other would have so
written and we should have been in
darkness concerning his own clear, I'M
tprejudiced estimate of himself, which
must inevitably be the mature judg-
ment of the historian. Writing Of
himself, Mr.. Littlepage informs us
that his first name is Adam ard his
West Virginia in 1859 and his father
was killed in a duel In 1862, leaving a
fortune. The armies of the North and
South confiscated everything but the
land of the paternal farm and one
stone house, which fortunately would
rot burn, and reduced the family to
want
adam says Adam, was the
youngest of the boys He gives us no
account of the making, but contents
himself with the statement: He is
self-made man, has been a hard stu
dent and faithful worker all his life;
a consistent democrat, never waver-
ing in his political convictions HIS
faithful work brought him a lucrative
law practice in Charleston, and his ul-
wavering democracy brought him to
the state senate in 1906, although the
district was largely republican. He
served four years in the senate,
making, as he says himself, "a fine
record
"In 1910 although he was in an
other state at the time trying law
case, he was nominated for congress
against Joe Gaines, regarding the
nomination as a party call. At this
point in his autobiography we begin
to discover the real Littlepage-the
Littlepage who dragged the colors OF
the militant Joe Gaines in the dust.
How could it have been Otherwise
for, as Mr.. Littlepage writes, in that
campaign Mr. Littlepage made enc
hundred and three speeches-some-
times three speeches day-and
waged the most determined contest
that has ever been witnessed in West
Virginia. A hundred and three
speeches-and some times three
speeches a day! 1t is wander Joe
Gaines got any votes at all.
"All this is merely preliminary.
Having set down these achievements,
Mr.. Littlepage then becomes entirely
interpretive and tells us about him
self exactly as he conceiyes himself to
be-and a kindly and flattering show
ing he makes, albeit not an exaggera-
ton creeps in; nor can there be found
any of that egotism that is the bane
of these blatant days. Simply
and sincerely Mr.. Littlepage
recites his own virtues out OF the full
ness of his self-knowledge and his self
appreciation. His is very wealthy
district, he says and then: Mr.. Lit
tlepage stands very high as lawyer
and citizen throughout his district
and state"
Having established his position, Mr.
Littlepage lets us into a political Sc
cret that is important. 1t seems he
was defeated two years ago in the
convention by the Honorable Louis
Bennett for the nomination for COVER
ner. He cherishes no RANGER over TINS
defeat, but points out that the subse-
quent defeat OF Mr.. Bennett at the
polls might have been averted had the
convention acted more wisely; for ne
says: The sentiment is now prevail
ing Throughout the state that had MI
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01

Just received one car load OF corn
and cat chop. Miller Supply Co. e-7-tf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-07-01
Adam B. LittIepaee.

81 call your attention to the Honor
able Adam Littlepage, representative
in congress from the Third district of
West Virginia, which comprises the
counties of Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier,
kanawha, Monroe, Nicholas, Poca-
hcntas, Summers, Upshur aal Web
ster, of some considerable territorial
extent and having at the time OF the
last census a population of two hun
dred and fifty-eight thousand six hun
bred and fcrty-nine, including Mr.. Lit
tlepage himself, wis surely must
count for at least a dozen. Here is q
man who knows about himself and
who, knowing, inscribes on the imper-
ishaIble pages Of this official volume
those salient circumstances of his
career that shall forever serve as
guide to struggling youth-a beacon
for the youth as well as an illumina-
ton for Mr.. Littlepage himself that
shall met fade away.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06

vested, did then and there bid oil the
above described real estate offered
at said sale for the amount OF taxes,
penalty, interest and costs due ana
unpaid thereon, in the name OF sald
Hughes County, South Dakota, where
said sale took place; that the same
has not since been assigned and that
said Hughes County is the lawful oW-
ner and holder of the certificate OF
purchase thereof And, whereas. two
years have expired since the date OF
purchase of said tract, or lots, and
the property aforesaid has not been
redeemed or the amount OF tax. inter
est, penalty, or cost paid. You are
also notified that the right OF redenF
ton will expire and a deed for sald
described property will be made Umiss
redemption for such sale be made, to
gether with accrued interest and sub
sequent taxes and accrued interest
and costs of this notice, within sixty
days from the date of completed sen
vice of this notice upon you.
Hughes County, South Dakota
Owner of Certificate
]. G. DAMN,
County Treasurer Hughes County,
South Dakota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06

hughes County, South Dakota, where
aid sale took place; that the same
as not since been assigned and
nat said Hughes County is the law
I'D owner and holder of the certifi-
ate of purchase Thereof. And, wher
Is, two years have expired since the
ate of purchase of said tract, or lot
nd the property aforesaid has not
cen redeemed or the amount OF tax,
interest, penalty, or cost paid. You
re ALSO notified thats the right OF
exemption will expire and deed
or said described property will be
made unless redemption from such
ale be made, together with accrued
interest and subsequent taxes and
sccrued interest and costs of this no
ice, within sixty days from the date
II completed service of this notice
ipon you.
Hughes County, South Dakota,
Owner of Certificate.
j. Ct. DAMN,
County Treasurer. Hughes County
south Dakota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06
Notice That Tax Deed viii Issue

State of South Dakota, County of Hughes, So
State of South Dakota Sends Greeting to MAR,
r. Aiken James II Gray.
You are hereby notified In accordance with ,h
provisions of the statute, in such case made and
provided, that on the 2nd day of November A n
1903. the then Treasurer of said Hughes ca,,nt
regular public sale of lands for DELINQUENT taveaee
in and for Hughes county, South Dakota at fbe
city of Pierre the county seat of said county nj
Hughes. the following described real estate IN.
Wit Lot Twelve Q2l, Block Five "a
Capitol Addition to the city of Pierre
Hughes county, South Dakota for the taxas
of the year 1902 then due and delinouent
and there being other bidders Offering the
amount due for delinquent taxes as aforesaid tha
said County Treasurer, by the authority of law in
him vested, did then and there bid off the above
amount of taxes penalty, interest and costs due
and unpaid thereon, in the name of said Hughes
county. South Dakota, where said sale took place
that the same has not since been assigned ana
that said Hughes county is the lawful owner and
holder of the certificate of purchase thereof
A nd. whereas, two years have expired since the
date of purchase of said tract. or lots and the
property aforesaid has not been redeemed or the
amount OF tax, interest, penalty or cost maid
You are also notified that the right of redemption
win axpire and deed for said described property
made together with accrued interest and subse-
uuent taxes and accrued interest and costs OF
this notice within sixty days from the date of
completed service of this notice upon you
HUGHES COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Owner of Certificate
G. DAMN, County Treasurer, Hughes County,
South Dekota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06

NOTICE That Tax Deed Will Issue.
State of South Dakota, County of
Hughes. SIS.
State of South Dakota sends
greetings:
To Mary R. Aiken, James FL. Gray.
Yan ana ha1.ahv notified 10. accord . {.
ance with the provisions of the sta
tute in such case made and provided,
that on Ghe 2nd day OF November, A.
D., 1908, the then Treasurer of said
Hughes County, South Dakota, offere
and exposed for sale at a regular
public, sale. of lands for delinquent ia
ess i'm and for Hughes County, South
Dakota, at the City of Pierre, the
County Seat of saidC County of Hughes
the following described real estate,
to7Wit:
Lot Nine 10y Rleck Eight ttssi
TIA p 1t 0 Addition, to the
5CltNs of Pierre, Hughes County, Sout
llsaslssssSstt;as . for the taxes Of the year
1862 then due ana delinquent ant
there being no other bidders offering
the amount due for delinquent taxes
as aforesaid, the said County Treasu-
rer. By the authority of law N him