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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
STATE ITEMS
May Have. Six Congressman Under
the Proposed Apportion-
ment.


Washington. d. c., Jan. L.
West Virginia may yet get another
Congressman under the new appor-
tionment. There has been a general
realization Of the fact that the pres
ent Congress is large enough without
adding any new members, and it was
supposed that the new apportionment
Dill would keep the number Of mem
bfrs down to about 400 or enc to
every $4,000 Of population. In this
event West Virginia. although show
ing large increase in population
sil.ce the last census was taken, would
tet be entitled to an additional mem
Der.
To kesp the total number of mem
bers down to 400 would mean a loss
OF enc or more congressman in many
states, and members from these
states are protesting against any bill
which would reduce the representa-
ton Of their states. And it 80 hap
pens that eleven of the sixteen men,
bers Of the House committee on cen
sus come from states which would
lose representation under the plan to
keep the membership down to 400.
Chairman Crumpacker, OF the com
mittee, is OF the opinion that y41e ap-
partionment bill, soon to be intro
duced, will provide for a total mem
bership of 435, or one to every 211,-
zoe of population. This would give
West Virginia six members of Con-
gress. While nothing can be told
definitely as to the prospects this bill
VIII have fer adoption, and which
may be attacked vigorously In the
House, sill at the present time the
concensus eff opinion is that the pro-
posed measure will have good
chance to get through, since i does |
net reduce any state and only in
creases those whose increase in pop
ulation has been sufficient to Justify /
doing so.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
SENATOR STEPHEN q. gLxlNs.

The death of Senator Stephen Ben.
ten Elkins will be keenly felt by the
people Of this state where he was re-
garded as the leading citizen and one
who had gained prominence and
standing among the stat men and law
makers of the land that was equaled
by few.
Uncle Steve as h was called by
those who knew him, was held in the
warmest regard by men Of both pollti-
cal parties. He was an untlring work
er for the advancement OF his party
and gave his life for the perfecting of
legislation for his country, for it was
his untrlng work during the past SEES.
sion OF. Congress which broke his
health and finally resulted IN his
death.
West Virginia has lost a man whose
place will not be filed soon AMI there
is probably none who will reach the
prominence which he attained.
The regret felt will not only be in
this stale but will be nation wide for
he was a national figure whose influ.
ence was felt as we'll in foreign lands
az in this country
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
WEEK OF PRAYER
Rev. DR.. Hoffheins Spoke on 1.-THE
Christian Church"-Service To-
night in U. 3. Church.

The services of the second (Tues-
day. evening Of the Week of Prayer,
held in Trinity Episcopal Church, were
somewhat more largely attended than
the first, though the auditorium was
sca cely half filed. The rector, Rev.
]. S. douglas, who was to have had
charge of the services, was unexpect-
eddy called away by the serious i'll
mess of his sister. Rev. Dr. Woods
was given charge in his stead and
conducted Nhe service throughout, con
sisting OF the singing of familiar
hymns, prayer, the reading of the
Scriptures and address.
In this service all the clergy pres
emit had part. Besides DR. Woods
We're DR.. Hoffheins, DR.. Wright, Rev.
Locke and Rev. McCurdy.
AS previously announced, Rev. DR..
FHoffheins delivered the leading adj
dress, which was received with close
attention. The leading thought. Of the
address was "The Character and Mis-
sion of the 'hristian Church Rev.
Mr. 4%Eocke followed with an earnest
and eloquent plea for more thorough
and earnest conservation to the work
o. the church.
The service this evening will be
held in the United Brethren Church,
North Martinsburg. Rev. DR. Wright
will deliver the principal address The
subject will be Foreign Missions"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
REVENGE, THE THEORY
Attempt To Dynamite Home At
Sharpsburq Thus Explained.

An attempt was made to blow up
the residence of Samuel Neisirk, at
Sharpsburg, Md, with dynamite early
Sunday A quantity of the explosive
was set off between the porch and bay
window. The porch was nearly de-
molished, the bay window shattered
and about 80 window glass broken.
The explosion shook the house to
its foundations. and Mr.. Neikirk and
family were nearly thrown from their
beds by the conclusion.
The residence of Robert Hibarger,
acros the street, was slightly DAM
aged. number Of window glass be-
ing broken.
AT first it was thought persons who
were celebrating the exit OF the old
year were responsible. but it is now
thought that the deed was committed
by parties who sought revenge upon
Mr., Neikirk for the active part he
took in aiding the prosecution Of per-
sons accused of violating the liquor
laws in Sharpsburg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
TWO AGED PEOPLE
BURIED HERE TODAY
Mrs. Henrietta Bschman and C. r.
Melntz Laid to Rest in Green
Hill Cemetery.
From The World Of Thursday:

From The World OF Thursday:
The remains Of Mrs. Henrietta Bach
man, for many years a resident Of this
city but who died Sunday night al Nc.
Mecfen, w Va, where she had liysd
for the past two years. we're brought
Eere this morning on No. 8 and taken
to the Lutheran Church, where the
funeral service was held, conducted
by Rev. c. s. Trump
Attending the funeral from dis
lance were the following children Of
the, deceased and members of their
families: J. Adam Bachman and chill
dren, Henry, Freddie and Bessie. Of
baltimore; Henry Bachman and son
Atam, of Hoboken, n. j.: Fred G..
Bsek.nan. Mrs. Mollie Zimmerman and
son George. of McMechen, w. Va.
The interment took place In Green
Hin cemetery, the palIbearevs being
VIM. w Westphall, A. Zimmerman.
sr, Fred Becker, J. A. Bowers. w. r..
Kline and ]. w. Kastle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
GRAFTON GETS THE
FIRST SAVINGS BANK
One of AZ Similar Institutions Which
Has Begun Buslness--PIan is
OUTLINED.

! Washington, ID. c., Jan. 3.-The
| first postal savings bank in thf
State of West Virginia was opened al
Grafton this morning. 1t Is one Of
As similar institutions to be opened
throughout the United States on this
date--oDe for each State, including
Arizona and New Mexico. These
banks are to be operated largely as
an experiment, the intention being to
establish Others in short time, with
the experience gained from the etest
offices as base upon which to build
up the postal savings bank system
later on If the experiment proves pop
ular.
Deposits may be made at the Graf
ton office after Monday, January 2, by
any individual, but corporations will
not be permitted to deposit. The age
limit for depositors is ten years. Per.
sons under that age can not make de
posts. Married women may deposit
end their deposits are held free of in
reference or control by their hus-
bands Deposits Of children are free
from control by parents. Only one
account may be opened by any one
person. An account may not be start
eo for less than one dollar, but a pos.
tai savings card may be purchase d
at the Grafton post office for ten cents
Postal savings stamps may be pur-
chased for ten cents each and when
nine have been affixed to the postal
savings card the card may be deposit
ed fer one dollar Not more than
500 may be deposited by one person
IN a month and no balance shall ex-
coed $500, exclusive of accumulated
interest.
Certificates of deposit are to be Civ
en- each depositor and when a deposi-
ter desires to make a withdrawal he
must present and sign certificates of
deposit to the amount he wishes to
withdraw. All certificates of deposit
will be signed by the depositor and
are non-transferable. Only In case OF
emergency and after compliance with
strict regulations will withdrawals be
permitted by one person In behalf OF
another. Except in case of sickness,
injury or other emergency only depos-
itors can withdraw the money thev
have deposited.
Interest at the rate OF two per cent
per year will be paid on deposits but
interest will be calculated only from
the first day OF the month so that de-
rosits made any time this month will
draw interest from the first Of Feb
ruary only. A table on the back OF
the certificate if deposit will show the
amount of interest payable on various
amounts at various periods. DEPOSIT
tors may convert their funds, after
they have been on deposit certain
length of time, into government bonds
bearing IL per cent. interest per
year. These bonds will be issued in
denominations of $40, $40, SEQ. $50,
800 and $500.
The depositors at the Grafton post
office are to be deposited by the post
master at some bank in that city to
be designated by the post office de-
partment. This institution has not
been selected yet although there have
been several applications for the de-
rosits. The selection of the deposit
tary bank will be announced in few
days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07

The Interstate Commerce Commits
son has directed that a hearing be
held before Special Examiner Vas
sault at Baltimore January 16, upon
the complaint of the Consolidation
Coal Company, against the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad and others.
The complaint involves questions of
rates on shipments of coal from West
Virginia coal mines. After the hear
ing the special examiner will report
to the commission and its decision
will follow at later date.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
DELIGHTFUL SOCIAL.
MIR. c. w. Houseworth Very Pleasant-
iy Entertains Last Night.
From The World Of SThurcd.y

NEVHI HV "VIIu UI nut SUiy
Mr.. Charles w. Houseworth very
pleasantly entertained at stag party
last night at his home on West Martin
street. Cards were the principal fea-
ture of the evening, and the affair last
edpntil the wee small hours. A sub
starftial luncheon was served to which
the guests did full justice.
The following are those who were
present; Messrs. H. l.. DIewry, l..
Lyle Bentz, Nelson B. OlNen Walter
Taylor Edgar Trout, Ogle Rind and
A Zimmerman, jr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07

Following are the subscribers to the
Herald who have made remittances
recently for their subscription.
Others will be published as they are
]. NJ. Laraway, Roscos, n. "
p. 0. Morgan, Lar esville, w. Va.
j. r. Norrington, II. r. Hedges
vile, w. Va.
w. r. Graham, fingers Store, w. Va.
j. S. Hess, Waynesboro, Pa.
X. p. Hazelwood, Conrad, Iowa.
George Knapp, Bloobington. II.
d. M Pitzer, Inwood. w. va
George W. Pultz. Tiffin, o.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07

Druggist Nelson r. Pike is housed
Up with the grippe.
Mrs. l.. B. Kidwell, of Great Caca-
ion, who had been undergoing treat
lnent at the City Hospital for ten days
for "a dislocated hip, returned home
yesterday evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07

Four drunken hoboes were arrested
last night on the streets and locked
UP. This morning Judge Letter order
ed them to leave town forthwith. II
they are caught here agaif they will
be given job working on he streets.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
Counterfeit Quarters.

1t is reported that counterfeit quar-
ter dollars are being circulated in
Martinsburg. II. you are wise you will
be on the look but for these spurious
ccins. Fight shy of them, they are
nc good. 1t We're well to examine all
quarters before accepting any as
change, or otherwise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
LIVELY DUCK PINS
First Match Game Between Y. NJ. c.
A. Teams Since Christmas and
Interest Is Revived.

There was lively game Of duck
pms on the Y. NJ C. A bowling alleys
last night between the Powhatan and
Opequon teams. The former won by
81 pins. This was the first match
game in a couple, weeks, the associa-
ton teams having all laid off during
the holidays; but from now on there
VIII be plenty of bowling on the asso-
citation alleys.
The score fnllCNyc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
From Ohio.
Timn. Ohio,

THIN, Uhl0.,
December, 1910
Dear Sir: AS the year of 1910 is
fast drawing to. close, ] wish to re-
new my subscription for the Herald
again. 1t has been a welcome visitor
in my home so long, feel as if can
not do without it. Enclosed you will
find one dollar fer 1911.
Wishing you and all, my dear good
friends in old Martinsburg a prosper
Gus new year. ] remain one IF your
old subscribers.
George W. Pultz.
Titfin, Ohio
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
Barney----Hess.

Miss Bessie Elizabeth Hess and Mr..
David Shaffer Barney. west of town,
were married here at o'clock this af-
ternoon at the Lutheran parsonage by
1isv. c. S. Trump. Some friends of
the couple were present at the cere-
mony.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
Waynesboro. Pa,
December 20. 1910.
w. e. Hoffhein & Co.,
Martinsburg, w. Va.


w. E. Hoffhein & Co..
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Dear Sir:--You will find enclosed an
express money order for two dollars
which pays for the weekly Herald I'M
January, 1912. | cannot do without
my home paper / love to get the
news from my home town moved
to Waynesboro in 1900 and have
worked with Frick Co. at blacksmith
ing from that time to almost 1911 and
have always received the grand old
Herald Every week it comes on Sat
urday at noon. Ihave two sons and
two daughters married in Waynesbo-
TO and are getting along nicely.
have one son and one daughter not
married. I warked at B. S& o. X. X.
shops eighteen years before moving to
Waynesboro. Win you please print
print this in the weekly Herald. A.
Happy New Year to Editor and Co.
From your old subscriber,
]. S. Hess,
115 C. v. Ave,
Waynesboro- Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
Funeral of Mr.. MeIintz.

The remains of Mr.. Carl Rudolph
Mclintz, West Martin street. the well
known tailor who died Tuesday in
Brunswick. Md, while visiting his
daughter there. were brought here at
noon today and taken direct to Green
Hill cemetery for burial. The funeral
stryices was held in Brunswick this
morning at the residence of Mrs. Geo.
W Fellers, daughter of Mr.. Melntz.
The pallbearers here we're ]. A.
Bowers. A. Zimmerman, ST., John w.
Myers. W. r. Kline, John j. Johnson
and c. G. Cutler.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07

Attorney General w. G. Coniey has
been here in conference with former
Senator Speoner and with C. e. HOgg
and George w. McClintic, council for
West Virginia in the debt case, in re-
gard to the brief which will Be filed
by the State in a short time. The
brief is very comprehensive and will
make probably more than 300 pages.
It will not be filed or made public
until January 16, the date set for the
hearing CT arguments in the case, I'M
less the brief Of the State of Virginia
is filed earlier as it is not considered
advisable to give the State of Virginia
the opportunity to read the West Vir-
g!nia brief in advance unless its own
brief is also fled
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
Natal Statistics.

A son has been born to Mr., and
Mrs. George Bachman, North High
street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Baker,
West Stephen street, twins, both boys.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07

Attorney General Conley is greatly
disappointed over information which
Gas been impaired to him from the
Office of the clerk of the Supreme
Court Of the United States to the eff
feet that~it probably will be at least
two years before the two-cent pas
senger fare law case from West Vir-
ginia can be taken up. The case is
on the docket for this term of court
and it was hoped it might be heard at
this term.
AS soon as the arguments in the
Virginia debt case are completed Gen
eral Coniey eXpects to file a motion
with the court to take this case up
out of its order on account Of the i'm
lortance of it not only to the State
but to passengers as well. Whether
he can have it taken up out OF its or
der is a question, but he will make
the attempt and allege the public in.
terest and the large number of per-
sons affects as his chief reasons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
The score follows:
Opeouons
Totals 424 456 1874 1924
Standing OF Teams.

Kirson had high score and Smith
high average.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07

Another case in which West Vir-
g'uia is interested. has been delayed
On account Of the severity OF the
carly winter. This is the final order
in the matter Of the boundary line be-
tween West Virginia and Maryland.
The case has been in court for nearly
twenty years and has been decided by
the Supreme Court. Under the de-
oision a commission was named to
make the survey and report the same
to the court. All the work was COM
rleted but about six miles when the
SHOWS became too deep for the survey
4ns party to work in the mountains
and additional time was requested.
The court granted till the first of Oc-
tober in which to complete the sur
vey and make the report, after which
the final decree will be entered and
the case ended
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07

omcial Organ Of the Republican Party
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07

= Published Every Saturday {
In Berkeley County.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-03-23

Comratlc Wagner returned last
Thursday from his winter sojourn
in Illinois. Kansas and several other
states. He is looking iirst-rate
There must have been some heaiy
winds farther south while MIR
WAGNER was away, as that dignitied
looking chin @hisker is missing
The report current here during the
winter that the old soldier had joined
the insurrectos down in Mexico was
untrue and in the nature Of a libel
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-03-23
SCHOOL NOTES.
An teresting Meeting OF School
Officers and Teachers tteId in
Linton Last Thur sday-

The first grade is ready lor the
Ward first readers
The English literature class is
studying Milton Paradise Lost
A base ball team has been organ
lied with Theodore Lane as captain.
The ancient history class is read
ing "Quo Vadis as supplementary
work.
Esther Postle and Fred I'Icgcl
have left school 10 begin spring
work.
There will probably be a class Of
ten or twelve from the eighth grade
ready toenter high school nrNt year
There were ten pupils from rural
schools i'm to take the eighth grade
completion examinations gwen last
week.
The drawing class in the Franklin
school has started painting pussy
willows from nature and also land
scapes.
For language work the first grade
is learning Jean lngelow ) seven
Times One" and kipling Jungle
Stories
The teacher both restrain
and inspire, but tho more important
function is the latter W.. TO
awaken the individuality Of the
child
The eighth grade puio have lust
passed many Of their examinations.
While the examination + liet alSsass
test Of the knp@Iedge If tSe pupil.
it acts as an incentive 70 @9fk IT
is an elective goal
Some eastern schools which have
stereopticon equipment are max
ing these count in the teaching ~
morals. There Will be, for instance,
a series of slides Illustrating III"
Gentleman, Persona and Natl9n-
al Thrift, The True Sportsman,
etc. Thus may be opened new
avenue to the mind of the ealld Tor
moral instruction. That 'he sislal
sense is very imporran' approach
10 the child mind Is altes'ed ~
the interest which ple'sf9s al"ay-
have to him.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-03-23
Chance for . Good Business

My business building in stra
burg is for sale. 1t is :32x 81 f.
With a glass front. 1t is two stots
and has seven rooms up-stais
Terms of sale are reasonable. W
also consider a trade for real-cstas
or personal property. Il. Waii
.strasburg. N. d. March TT
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-03-23

We sell the best corsets, all Kinds
and all sizes. Call at The Ladies
Store. tmreh9-tfl
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-03-23
The Village Election.

Subscribe for The Record
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1911-10-19
TIMBER FIGURES
GOING TO STAND
COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALlzA.
rioN DECIDES THAT RAISED
VALUATION OF STANDING
TREES n NONE TOO GREAT

Protests OF the timber men over
the raise In the valuation OF the tim.
Der lands In klamath county. as made
by County Assessor J. 7. Lee. as
made by the board OF equalization.
which consists Of County Judge VIII
: worden. County Clak Charles DE
Lap and Captain Lee. have proved
unavailing.
The board today decided that the
Increased valuation. which will
amount to In the ncighborhood OF an
average raise OF 20 per cent ON all
timber land In the county. shall stand
rs proposed by the county assessor.
The timber men claimed that the
increase In all county property. about
$1,000 ooo. was virtually all on their
lands. and that rs matter OF fact
other lands and property In the coun-
~ had been assessed at a decrease OF
about 100000.
In sosm cases the valuation OF tim
her has been raised so per cent
II is believed that the taxes
the weyerhauser company win have
to pay on Its ies.5oo acres of timber
will be about $4,000.
Other heavy owners include the
Western Pacific Timber company.
$1,000 acres: SheviIn- Carpenter COM
pauy and r. N, Hixon. 1000 acres
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1911-10-19
$50 REWARD

Lost, waylaId or stolen. a man
about the sikc OF u woman. barefc otc
With a pair OF wooden shoes on. Hs
wore n eorned beef ovcrcoat with n
sRuerkraut lining. and carried m
empty sack on his back containing a
barrel OF skyllghts and a dozen as
sorted pieces OF shiplap.
The last seen OF him he was fol
SEQ people. all trying TO enter
Gt one time the Oregon wooicn MD;s
Store, opposite the American Hotel.
10 buy a bunch Of stylish Ha.dwsar
Shoes" and some ENSURE your looks
woll.. and feel good" suits End hats
a, none-such prices over offered
You're calied--fo ,ry hem on.
is-3td-wi THE EVANS CO.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1911-10-19
81 Hat Given Away

Tho Club Bowiing Alleys offer q
choice ofa g. hat to the person secur-
Ing the highest average In ten or more
games nt BOWLING between October
9th and sbth. Don't fail to compete
Tor the prize. s.if
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1911-10-19
kirkendaU Shoes
Fit the feet and the purse
TOO LATE To CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-Three rooms aud bath :
sis,so per month. 60: Sth. 10
FOR sALE--3.ycar-old pony. gentle,
or will trade FOR steel traps. Ap.
ply Waiter Magcc. wincma Landing
is-St'
WANTED--somc No. ~ steel traps.
Write box ss7. klamath Falls.
1857
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1911-10-19
CHRISTMAS Bttt

! received bunch OF steers this
week. The Kind that generally goes
,o Portland and Han Franeiuco mar.
kctn No viii hav. chrirtmna quail.
ny every day nj tho bi. sanitary
ilaiea Market for which there 1,
nothing too good. Phone 1871.
is.2t J J, HALES Prom
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1911-10-19
Social Dance

Tho Mills Addition improvement,
company will give n social dance In
their hall In Mills addition Friday
night. Admission. gentlemen soc.
ladies free. is-3t
Dance at Mills hall Friday night.