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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
Will USE TRACKS
FOR SIXTY DAYS
.. q q. Arranses With Western
Maryland Fer Use Of Tracks
Presidents Statement.

Cumberland, Md, July 49, Arrange
ments have been made by the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad 10 use the
Western Maryland tracks on the Con
nellsville division for at least 90 days
but all enginemen who have been pass
ing over the new line say that II will
be three months before the big bore
through the AiIeghenies win be com.
plstad. The following statement has
been issued from the Baltimore and
Ohio Offices at Baltimore:
President Daniel Willard Of the Bait
more and Ohio Railroad stated yester,
day that It would probably take about
six weeks to clear up the slide at Sand
Patch tunnel, where in connection with
the new double track tunnel slide
OF material blocked the old line tun.
nell
Meantime the company has effected
an arrangement for the use OF the
Western Maryland Railway tracks
where they parallel the B. & O. tracks
from Keystone Junction. Pa to Cum
berland. Md. and all business. both
passenger and freight, Is moving with
customary schedule and without ma
terial inconvenience or delay.
"Mr. Willard stated that, owing to
the character OF material the engi-
neers had been on the watch for any
movement and at its first indication OF
any trouble traffic has been suspended
through the tunnel and transferred to
the Western Maryland tracks"
In order ofacilitate the operation
of trains the Western Maryland and
the Baltimore and Ohio are cooperate
ing In the constructor OF an addl'
tional track over the old Georges
Creek connection. The rails on this
connection were the old 60-pound
variety and the ties were also old
and in many places rotted out. All
these are being renewed as quickly
as possible, force of upwards of zoo
men being engaged upon the work
In addition to this 1t is proposed to
erect secondary, track constructed
OF piles. The construction will be only
temporary bu. will be strong enough
70 carry all the big engines of the Bal
tiinore and Ohio. The Western Mary
land has established telegraph Offices
every five miles along the extension
and the schedules are being carried
out on the Baltimore and Ohio.
One of the most important questions
to be considered by the company Il
the handling of its enormous grain
movement from the West. A large
portion of this grain will go over tn,
main line, but many cars will have
to be sent by way of Pittsburg, Tns
passenger traffic over the PittsDurf
division, carrying the malls into thai
city is also matter of considerable
worry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
Child Dead
ENRAcED NEGRO
ASSAULTS BOY
Clifford Miller, Cherry Run, Struck In
Head BY Piece Of Coal and
Rendered Unconscious.


Clifford Miller, son of Charles Mil
Ter, who lives near Cherry Run, was
hit on the back of the head yester
day afternoon with lump of coal,
by colored man, with whom he was
working.
The boy was carrying water for the
men who were working on build
ing which is being erected by Con-
tractor A. l.. Sbeaves, and had just
brought bucket of fresh water. and
because he gave the first drink to
another man, and not to the negro,
he became enraged and picked up a
piece of coal which he threw at the
boy, and knocked him to the ground,
infiicting an ugly wound about three
inches long, and cut to his skull. DR.
Warner was summoned and dressed
the wound, which was very painful.
The lump of coal weighed about a
pound. The boy was unconscious for
about 20 minutes, but last night was
doing very nicely. After the negro,
who is not very we'll known at Cherry
Run, had thrown the coal and saw the
boy in an unconscious condition, he
became frightened and escaped to the
woods. Later warrant was sworn
out for the negro before Constable A.
]. Keesecker, by the boys father, and
an effort is being made to capture the
man. The boy is about 13 years old.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
3. q o. ENJOYED
PROFITABLE YEAR
Dividends Declared At Meeting Of Di-
rectors--Reports Are Alec
Submitted.

Baltimore, Nd, July 15.-~At the
meeting OF the executive committee
and board of directors of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad in New York
recently the regular semi ANNUAL
dividends of per cent on the pre-
ferred and per cent on the com
mon stock w3s declared.
With the payment of the full divi-
dend OF per cent on the preferred
stock and six per cent on the com
mon stock for the year the company
will have surplus to carry 20 piofit
and loss of approximately $2,300,000.
The excellent record of the Baltimore
and Ohio, as shown by the foregoing
figures for the year, will be a source
of satisfaction to the stockholders and
all those connected with the roads
operation.
The directors were exceedingly
pleased with the report and show
cred their compliments upon the
officers. During the year the road
made many improvements, and there
was big outlay of money for these.
The cost of conducting transporta-
ton during the year amounted to
$32,77s,l54, or. $3.50 per cent OF the
gross earnings, as compared with
1872 1918, 900 for the previous year. With
an increased gross revenue OF $4,449,-
900. there was reduction In cost of
conducting transportation OF $44,227.
A
tons moved one mile were 13,179, 016.-
$50, an increase OF 762.366.000 tons, or
81 per cent above the previous year.
Train mileage during the same period
amounted to 61,400, decrease of
3,9l6,5l9, or Is per cent. The aver
age trainload, including company ma
terial, was 5S414 tons, an increase Of
1861 tons, or 24.9 per cent above the
previous year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
FATAL JUMP FOR
coLoRED MAN HERE
Frank Monkey Died In Hospital As Re-
suit Of injuries In Jump From
Excursion Train.

Frank Monkey. aged about 20 young
colored man OF Hagerstown, was fa-
tally injured here Sunday forenoon
by jumping from colored excuIaion
train near The Cumberland saI.ay pas
semger station while the trail WAS on
lis way to the campmeeting at Inwo,d.
Tho train started from Carlisle. Pa.
aal had u big crowd OF colored people
aboard when II left IIagerstown, and
running behind the regular passenger
train due here at HOB a. m, but
was not scheduled to stop at Mar
tinsburg.
When the train slowed up as It near
ed the station here Monkey and cou-
plesof his friends made up their minds
to jump; but as he did so he fell near
the track and was rolled In the stono
ballast, at the same time the OH .sox
on car wheel striking him in the
back part of the head and fracturing
his skull at the base OF the brain. Mox-
ley was hurried to the Kings Daugh-
tiers Hospital where he died Sunday
night at 9.45 o'clock. Later the body
was removed to the Wilen Undertake
ing rooms. The deceased was unmar-
ried but leaves his parents and several
brothers and sisters. When first re-
moved to the hospital 1t was not
thought that Monkey Was very badly
hurt as he joked with the attending
physicians and nurses. and the frac-
ture seemed but slight.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
ORDER ISSUED TO
MOVE STATE TROOPS
The Encampment VIII Be Held at
Mt. oretns, Pa, Since Funds
Are Available

Captain George l.. Viewer. OF Com
pany +, has been notified that the
West Virginia militia win proceed to
Mt Gretna. Pa, July rs and spend ten
days in encampment. Yesterday the
order directing the militia to move
was signed by Governor Glasscocls
and Adjutant General Charles d. ELI
oft.
Government funds now being avail
able and the situation in the Paint
Greek strike section having improved,
the governor consented to the militia
going into camp at this time. At FIRST
II was decided not to hold an cncamp-
ment because OF the lack OF funds.
but since this obstacle has been over.
come, those in charge decided to hold
the encampment as usual.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
MAN SKIPPED OUT
Waynesboro Hotel Keeper Is Victim
OF A Sharper

The Hagerstown Herald says:
"Peyton Ramer, landlord OF Hotel
Leland. Waynesboro. not long ago
had monument erected over some OF
his departed relatives over where he
came from to Waynesboro. On Sat
urday the head of the firm which did
the work, located In one OF the cities
of this state. went to Waynesboro and
told Mr.. Kramer that the agent Of ths
firm sent on to collect payment had
never made return therefor.
Mr.. Ramer had paid the agent 5000
when he presented the bill about 10
days ago. giving two checks, one OF
$500 and the other Of $500, TO the fel-
low who had bill properly made out
and regular in all respects.
OF course Mr.. Ramer did what was
right and is fully protected but he
feels sorry at being an innocent ag-
ent OF the firms loss.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
MR.. RINkER TAKEN e
TO A sANAToRluM
Head OF Local Business College
Brought Insane From Florida to
Evansville, Nd, For Treatment.

Mr. c. p. Rinker. whose mind be
came deranged early last week while
on business and pleasure trip to the
Florida Everglades, as told of In this
paper. and who arrived in Washing
ton Saturday morning ON the return
rip, was taken to private sanator.
ium at Evansville, Frederick county,
Md. that evening for treatment. His
brother-in-law, Mr., Frank Foreman,
this city, received word from there
this morning to the effect that the pa
tient is resting well and strong hopes
are he d out for his early recovery.
While Mr.. Rinker's condition at first
seemed almost hopeless. yet it is now
confidently believed that his mind is
only temporarily unbalanced. His tray
cling companion. Mr. C. T. Whitacre,
of near. Glengary, Brought him from
Lakeland to Jacksonville. Fla. where
they were joined by Mr.. Charles De-
Haven, of Berkeley Springs. The par
ty were met in Washington by Mr..
Frank Foreman and Mr.. John M. Fish
paw, of near Berryvil e, Va. who took
Mr.. Rinker to Evansville.
Much sympathy has been aroused
In this community for Mr.. Rinker,
whose mental collapse was as unex-
pected as 1t is sad; but, as minated,
there are well grounded hopes for his
early recovery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20

hr, zeph. Banc, Jr., OF near Leetown,
a prominent farmer and stock dealer
OF Jefferson county, died Sunday morn
ing at O'Clock of typhoid fever. He
was about so years OF age and leaves
a wife and three children: Miss Nan
ME, Earl and Roger, at home; brother,
Miller Bane. OF Summit Point sisters.
Mrs. G. !. Ramey and Mrs. d. r. Grove,
near Leetown. His wife was Miss
Watson, OF near Lcetown, before her
marriage. He was member Of the
Baptist church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
MR.. THOMPSON SELLS
FINE LOT or CHICKENS
The Entire Number u Purchased B,
Senator silver and Clarence
e. Martin

Mr.. Charles Il. Thompson. the
North Queen street shoe merchant,
has sold his chickens to Senator Gray
Silver and Attorney.. Clarence r. Mar.
tin. Mr. Thompsoh4yaised his chick
ems on his farm at Shoppard's Ford
on Opequon creek, and for several
years had successfully engaged in the
business.
The entire number, 500, are leg
horns and considered to be the fines,
in the county. The purchasers will
transfer them TO their farm. and en-
gage In the business ON an extensive
scale.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
Hotel Not Sold

1t has been rumored here for sew
eral days that Messrs. Don Parsons
and George Seibert, fornierly of this
city, but for the past two wears pro
prietors of Hotel, Werner, Wa mesboro,
Pa, had sold out to John Minter, ho-
tel man of Orrstown, Pa. But, in an in
terview with Waynesboro Herald re-
porter yesterday, Mr.. Parsons stated
that while snch change might take
place in the course of a few weeks,
there was nothing doing along that
line at present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
"pRy" CANDIDATES
ARE RE-NoMlNATEp
Prohlbltiouists Name 1908 Standard
Bearers ~ Acclamation--Party
Name Not Chanoed.

Atlantic CITY. N. j., July 1s.--The
Prohibition National Convention con-
cluded it's labors here last night with
the nomination OF the party standard
bearer OF four years ago Eugene WI
Chain. OF Arizona, for President. and
Aaron s. Watkins, Of Ohio. for Vice
President. In each case the nominal
ton was made by reclamation after
single ballot had indicated the prefer.
enee OF the delegates.
-Four candidates for President we're
placed In nomination against Mr.. Chat
In. They we're r, w Emerson, OF Cal
ifornia: Finley c. Hendrickson, of
Cumberland. Maryland: Aaron s. Wat
kins. OF Ohio. and Andrew Jackson
Houston, OF Texas.
Rival Candidates Withdraw
Each In turn Withdrew his name af-
ter the FIRST ballot, Mr.. Houston crea.
ting enthusiasm by the statement he
would rather receive the lowest vote
In the Prohibition convention than the
highest ia either the Democratic or
Republican convention.
The leading candidates against Mr..
Watkins. for Vice President were Mr..
Emerson. OF California, and George f..
stockwell. of New York Both OF the
party candidates were called to the
4 platform and made brief speeches. Mr..
Chain said he regarded the nomina-
ton as the GREATEST political honor be-
slowed upon any man this year. lie
thanked the convention for his second
nomination and promised not to stand
for third term.
Party Name Is Retained.
After the nomination OF officers the
convention was forced to rush its bust
delegates were leaving for their
homes. Because OF this the proposal
10 change the name OF the party was
not taken up for general discussion
and action. A. j. Orem, Of Massachu-
satts. In brief speech, promised to
pledge more money to the campaign
fund should the name be changed.
q believe we could make the cam
palgn fund double II we should adopt
new name" said Mr.. Orem. we
would be greatly aided in carrying our
banner to success II we should adopt
the name progressive
Proposed Names Are Opposed.
There were many shouts OF protest
to this, az well as TO the name "coll-i
servation party" suggested by the
Rev. s. II. Taft. OF California.
The convention adjourned after
wrangle over proposed change In the
representation on the national com
mittee. A proposal that, instead OF
each State having two representatives
on the national committee, the Repre-
sanitation be according to the size of
the Prohibition vote, one member for
each 500 votes aroused considerable
opposition. The matter was referred
to the new national committee for set
Element.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20

Miss Virginia Cook, 405 South Water
street, and Mr.. Mahlon Burker, B. x
O., fireman, will be married this eve
ning at O'Clock by Rev. .Ws. r. Gruv-
er at the bridegroom's home, 402 Eul-
ALA street. He is from Luray Va,
and the bride is from Warren county,
Va. but both have lived in this city for
some time Though only 20 years Of
age the bridegroom is widower
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
TO FLY At FaIrmons

Fairmont is to have an aviation
meet July 20. 23 and "a. Among the
flyers will be Oscar Brindlen no is
holder Of the altitude csord Of IL
900 feet Brindley flew at the Cunber-
land fair last October. I'ari Sandt.
WHO WAS booked to NY at Faitnlont,
was injured last Sunday BY a TALL ofsoo
feet in Conneaut Lake. Pa,
Morgantown Is arranging for an avia-
ton meet on July 90 80 aud en- the
grounds Of the Mononealia-Presto
Fair Association.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
Pastor Installed

Rev. e. E. Weaver, a native OF
Berkeley county and a graduate of the
Martinsburg High School. was install
ed Sunday as pastor~of the Reformed
church in Boonsbofo, y Md. For tho
past three years he was teacher in
the Waynesbofo, Pa, High school.
Among Prof Weaver's classmates in
the local school were City Recorder
r. W. letter and Mayor Newton d.
Baker. Of Cleveland, o.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
Trs,n Kills Two

Richmond, Va, July l7--Miss
Blanche Everly was killed. and her sis
ter, Ruth. fatally hurt. near North Pet.
ersburg today. when the Atlanta Coast
line train struck their buggy Ruth
died later In the hospital.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20

Judge E. Boyd Faulkner has called
a, special term of circuit court for
Jefferson county to be held on Mon
day. July %, at 10 o'clock a. M. for
the transaction Of unfinished business
at the last regular term.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
on r. ohln

Mr.. and Mrs. p. B. shickle Of In
wood, and their niece, Miss Agnes An
derson. North High street left Tues
day evening for Canton, o., where they
will visit relatives for two weeks
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
OFFICERS CHANGE
Their Turns and Day Men Work At
MINT This Week

There has been some change in. the
police force. Onicers Pitzer and SET
bert who have been working at night
are transferred to the day shift and
Officers Mcdonald and Hough viii
work at night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
Hospital Notes.

Mike Gather, an empioye of the Sc
curity Cement and Lime Company. un-
derwent serious operation yesterday
evening at the City Hospital, and to-
day he is resting very well,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-20
or THE WEEK

Mrs. isabelle u Kershner wife OF
George e. Kershner. near Berkeley
Station. died Thursday afternoon at
$50 o'clock OF general debility follow,
ing a paralytic stroke several years
ago. She was the daughter Of the late
Henry j. Myers and was born in Mar
tinsburg "a years ago.
Besides her husband she is snryiv-
ed By four children; Holmes La Ell
mer NJ. and Miss Alexzina, at home
and Mrs. Harry Wesner, Berkeley Sta
ton; brothers, John H. Myers, Of Bal
timore, and Andrew ]. Myers, this city.
Funeral Sunday morning at IL a,
m. in the First United Brethren church
conducted by Rev. DR. Gruver. the cor
tege leaving the house at 10 a. m. In
terment in Green Hill cemetery.
Child Dead
The 17.months-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. w. II. Hockenherry. of Nc
Keesport, died there Friday morning
The body was sent here for burial. ar
irving on No. 10 this morning and ta'
ken in the home of Mr.. William Hook
enberry. North Queen street, grand
father of the child. The funeral will
be held there Sunday afternoon at :
o'clock and burial in Green Hill Gene
terry.
Child Dead
Frances, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Heelen, North High
street, died Wednesday night at IL: &c
O'Clock of pneumonia, following an at
tack of whooping cough. She was two
years old. Funeral Saturday at 2 p
m. in St Joseph's Cotholic church ans
burial in the Catholic cemetery.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-12-03
HEALTHY LIVER MAKES BEAUTY
Famous Actress Finds that a Healthy
Liver is Necessary to Good Looks
and YOuthfulness

One of the best known women of
the American stage is writing a series
Of articles on the preservation of
beauty. She attaches great Importance
to keeping the liver active at all times,
and she is right. Neither good looks
nor happiness Will stay long with any
man or woman who lets the liver get
lazy and sluggish.
1t is not always safe to take calomel,
the old liver remedy. Doctors agree
that it is very uncertain drug. But
the Court Pharmacy has remedy for
sale that it guarantees to take the
place of calomel absolutely, and still
be harmless, causing no restriction of
habit or diet. This remedy is Dodson's
Liver Tone.
Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant
tasting vegetable liquid, but it starts
the liver gently and surely and relieves
constipation and biliousness so prompt
ly that it has become dependable
remedy in thousands of homes in the
families in this vicinity who will not
be without it in the house and who
would not think of starting on a trip
without a bottle of 1t.
The Court Pharmacy has sold so
much Dodsons Liver Tone that it is
convinced of its merit and will give
any person his so cents back, who buys
a bottle and does not find that it takes
the place of calomel to perfection. Ad.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-12-03
DIR. BITCH CALLS
THE COMMISSIONERS DOWN

To the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners, Marion County, Flor
ida You've had information that the
sub-road district committee Of Levy
county would build from their main
line at Morriston 10 Marions county
line. The committee requested you
through the writer to clear right OF
way and harden from Blitchton to in
terest with them-a distance of about
four miles.
You've done nothing! You've said
nothing!
The Levy county committee has al
ready cleared right of way nearly tc
Blitchton-and we are assured their
labors will continue until the road is
completed.
We know they mean it! You know
they'll do it. Then why do you not
investigate and put a force of mer
over here and make an avenue of trave
to Ocala and our county the equal OF
any already built?
If you county legislators should
build a hard road from Ocala tC
Blitchton and on to Levy's Tne-a dis
lance of nearly nineteen miles-you
would then have done less for US thar
for Mcintosh, Dunnellon and other
places.
Don't. please don't, put us on the
shelf, but tote fair" and show forth
to the weary waiting ones over here
that your interest is as much allied
with them as with those who have al
ready been granted road construction
s H Bitch
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-12-03
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with local applications, Is they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutions
disease, and in order to cure ii you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood and mu-
couS surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is
not a quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years and is a reg
ular prescription. II is composed OF
the best tOnics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting direct
ly on the mucous surfaces. The per-
feet combination of the two ingre-
dents is what produces such wonder
full results in curing catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free. F. ]. Cheney &
Co, Props, Toledo, o. Sold by all
druggists, price 75c. Take Halls Fam
lily Pills for constipation.-Ad.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-12-03
LEVON
Marriage of Mrs. Flora Perry 10 Mr.
James q. Baker

Levon. Nov. 30.-The greatest sur
prise Of the season was the marriage
last Tuesday. Nov. 26th. Of Mr.. James
Q. Baker Of oxford TO Mrs. Flora Flora
Perry. of Levon. which took place az
the residence Of the brides brother
Mr.. John r. Proctor Of Pedro. Until
a few days ago few if any Of the
friends of the contracting parties knew
anything of the coming event. Mr..
Baker is a very prosperous farmer and
business man and Mrs. Perry was pro-
prietor Of the Levon hotel The many
friends extend the hand of congratu-
lations, with wishes for a happy life.
Mr.. and Mrs. p H. Hill returned
from Jacksonville Tuesday. where they
had gone with their little son, Charles.
10 have an operation. After consul
tation Of several physicians it was
found an operation would not help the
little fellow and there is no hope of
his recovery. Mr.. and Mrs. Hill have
the profound sympathy Of the entire
community in their trouble They are
stopping with Mrs. Hills parents. Mr..
and Mrs. J. 5. Waters, and the end of
the little sufferer is expected at any
time.
The death angel visited our neigh
borhood again last Monday and took
from our midst the little two months
old girl baby of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Lucius. The little one had only been
sick a few days. It's remains were
laid in the Lucius graveyard Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. y. Goodwin and Mr..
c. 3. Davis were visitors at the fair
Thursday.
Messrs C. a. Oliver, Oliver Hicks,
Misses Katie Proctor and Irene Miller
visited the sights in Ocala Thursday
evening
Dr. and Mrs T. K Slaughter at
tended the fair Thursday.