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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-07-04
WON TENNIS CHAM
P|ANSH|P Of WORLD
[By Associated Press.l

Wimbledon, England. July A. F.
Willding of New Zealand, and holder
of the all-English lawn tennis cham.
pionship, today defeated Maurice Nc
Laughlin of San Francisco, the Ameri-
can champion. This is equivalent to
the championship of the world.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-07-04
THE AMERICAN FLAG
|NSULTED IN CANADA
Taken From A Patriotic American Who Was
Waving 1t, Torn Into Shreds And Tramp
led Into the Dust.

avins the flag and shouting "Hurrah
for America" as the one hundredth re
giment Of provincial soldiers was pass
ing. .. 3. Mitchell, the colonel in CO
mmand Of the regiment, ordered one
Of his men to put away the flag, bur b
efore he could reach It, angry civilians
had torn the flag from the mans gra
Isp and hurled 1t into the street.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-07-04
CROPS DAMAGED BY
RAIN At WYL|E
[By Associated press.1

Wylie, Texas, July 4.-The heaviest
rainfall in the history of this country
did heavy damage to crops here yes
terday and Wednesday. Sections of
the Santa Fe and Cotton Belt tracks
were washed out near here.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-07-04
MCKINNEY SUFFERS
DAMAGE FROM FLOOD
tBy Associated Pres&.l

Mckinney, Texas, July A dam
age totaling several thousand dollars
has been done here by the flooding of
East Fork Greek. Wheat in the shock
was carried away and live stock
drowned.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-07-04

]. H. Burton of the department of
commerce, bureau OF the census, OF
Washington, d. c., was in the city to-
day He is gathering statistics on
municipal lighting systems.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-07-04
WILSON
SPOKE At GETTYSBURG
tBy Associated Press.l

Gettysburg, July 4.-The presence
of President Wilson kept several thou
sand veterans in camp today, but 15,-
900 have departed for their homes.
The presidents speech was the event
of the day.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-07-04
FLOOD WATERS RECED-
ING At GREENV|LLE

Greenville, July 4.-Flood waters
which for two days inundated part of
the city and the lowlands here, had
receded inside the banks of the Sa-
bine river this morning, leaving the
country roads impossible on account
of washedout bridges.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-07-04
MANY RUSSIAN PEASANTS
BURNED To DEATH
IBy Associated Press.1

St. Petersburg, July 4.-One hun
dred and fifty peasants were burned
to death in a fire which destroyed the
village of Astradamovkao.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
BAD CHECK ARTIST
Albert Curl, of Winchester. Writes
Bad Check and ls Now In
Jail

Albert Curl. of Winchester. Va, is
anguishing in the county Jail plead
ing with brother to come to his res.
cue, and save him from serving fur
Their time because Of violating the
Smott Bad Check Law. A few days
ago Curl came to this city. Not hay.
ing any money he drew check on
the Farmers and Merchants National
Bank Of Winchester Tor Sc in favor OF
j. r. Nally to identify him at the
Bank of Martinsburg. which he did
on last Tuesday, and 1t was eashed.
The check came back to the bank
with the notation mo funds Nally
was notified and asked to make II
good. Not desiring to lose the money
himself Being a stranger he asked
Mrs. Grace -. Nally, his wife swore
out q warrant for Curl and Friday aft
ernoon about $3.50 O'Clock Constable
Wolfe arrested him on the streets
and he was locked up. Last night
he was arraigned before Justice j. II.
Lloyd, and when confronted with the
charge pleaded guilty
as the law gives a person ten days
in which to make good any bad checks
Curl employed Officer Riddle to write
brother in Winchester and ask him
to come to his aid with sufficient
money to pay the check and the costs
of The trial Pending a reply he will
remain in Jail
In case he is unable to secure the
money he win serve thirty days in
the county Jail and Mr. Nally will
have to reimburse the bank
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
MAY BUILD CAR LINE
People Want Line To Winchester
and Haeerstowa Other News
From Morgan's Capital

BERKELEY SPRINGS, April %
For a long time past quite number
Of the people Of Berkeley Springs
have been talking OF the adyisability
OF a trolley line from Berkeley Springs
to Winchester and Hagerstown to
connect the great batuefelds of the
war of the rebellion and now tl.ey are
about to be realized since the Cas--
oan Power Company has sold It's
franchise to the Washington and Win.
chester Electric company.
Arrangements are now on foot for
survey from the Potomac river tc
Winchester and those interested are
considering two routes one via fingers
store and the other via Of the valley
road, which win not be so hilly end
can be built at much less cost. It is
argued that this line can be worked
as a freight road as well as passen-
ger between Winchester and Hancock,
there to connect with the Western
Maryland road and the same time Civ
ing the passengers direct connection
with two Of the leading railroads at
Hancock
Your correspondent has been in.
formed that this is only a start and
in the near future we win be able to
give you some more substantial news
of the doings at this place
The concrete walk from the town
limits to the cemetery will be finished
by Thursday and the county court has
contracted for the building of the
road from the corporation line 10 the
Myers farm
Already several neY houses have
cen built on the lots sold by Viii
li9ms and Nol' and several more are
uader contract and win b. built this
summer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
SPECIAL GRAND Jury
Upon Application of Prosecuting At
torney Downey Judge Woods
Issues Call

Monday afternoon Judge Woods is.
sued a can for a special grand jury for
Friday, May %. At the morning SEES
sion of circuit court Prosecuting At
torney Downey made application and
the court took time to consider and
Monday afternoon acted favorably up.
on it. 1t is understood that the spec
ial jury viii investigate the houses of
i'll fame in the city
Monday morning Ben Green, color
ed, was placed on trial charged with
having assaulted and robbed George
Lucas, colored, last month. The trial
consumed the greater portion of the
morning session an dresulted in a
verdict Of guilty being returned by
the jury. The penalty for an offense
Of this character is very severe.
The two cases OF c. A. Westenhay-
err and Joe Bosic were dismissed on
account of lack of evidence
II, L. Everhart through his guardian
was given judgment against the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad company for
$500. The case was not contested.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
ANNUAL INSPECTION
Eminent Grand CAPTAIN General Or.
Clark lnspects Palestine Com
nandery-5anquet Followed

The annual inspection of Palestine
Commandery 80. 2. Knights Templar,
was held last night in the asylum OF
the eommandery by Eminent Grand
Captain General Dr. H. II Clark, OF
Kyle. w Va About forty members
OF the commandery appeared in full
uniform. and the inspection was very
rigid and thorough,
Dr. Clark was loud in his praise
Of the commandery, and expressed the
belief that there was not a heiter one
in the state Following the inspection
the members repaired to the restaur-
ant of P. Otto Schneider on West
Martin street where sumptuous
banquet was served
Charles NJ Lamar was the toast
master and during the occasion good
fellowship and cheer were always in
evidence. In his own inimitable way
Toastmaster Lamar introduced the
speakers and all responded with elo-
auent speeches, bristling with brilliant
epigrams and beautiful figures OF
speech. The speakers were DIR, Clark,
Mr.. Alex Clohan and DR. +. II. Bit
ner
Immediately following the banquet
DR.. Clark departed for his home prom
ising to return next year on n similar
trip.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
MACHINES COLLIDE
Charles Duke Has Collar Bone Broken
Accident in North Mar
tinsburg,

While riding motorcycle Friday
evening in North Martinshusg Charles
Duke was struck by the aItomobile
of u N. Funderourg and sustained a
broken collar bone. The machines
were attempting to pass when one OF
them swerved' and they collided The
injured man was brought to the Kings
daughters Hospital where his injury
was treated, and today he is resting
as well as could be expected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
Wilson .rakes ID AIien Law.

WASHINGTON April 23-President
Wilson has telegraphed Governor
Johnsan and the legislature of Cali
fornia to inquire il it would be agree
able to have Secretary OF State Bry-
an visit Sacramento and cooperate
with the California authorities in
framing the alien land bill in such a
way that it viii not offend Japan or
violate any treaties.
The message sent by President VIII.
son read in part. 81 venture to in.
quire whether it win be agreeable to
you and the Legislature to have the
Secretary Of State visit Sacramento
for the purpose of counselmg with
you and the members of the legisla.
ture and cooperating with you in fran
ing a law which would meet with the
views Of the state and yet leave I'M
touched the International obligations
Of the United States"
Japan viii Not Go to War
Japan win not declare war against
the United States even though the
California legislature should pass the
alien land law which is aimed exclus-
lively at the Japanese. The better ele-
'ment in Japan is working with might
and main TO quiet the revolutionary
.alk which is amongythe lower classes
according to a stat sInent made today
by Wis Count Chinda. the Japanese
Ambassador
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
OFFERS PROTECTION

Telegram to Governor johnson and
Legislature Asks for Conference
With Secretary of State so That
United States May Not be Involved
in Any Complications Under Exist
ing Treaties.
TOXIC Japan April 23-The Jap
anese Government has volunteered to
place guard over the American embas.
sy on account of the inhamed condi,
ton of the populace but this protec-
ton is not deemed necessary. The
feeling over the anti-alien land bill
proposed in the California legislature
is growing more intense.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
STEALING LUMBER

Constsble Wolfe and Deputies Make
Arrests After Much Difficulty and
Now Part Of the Gang Wants to
Settle the Trouble Took Material
at Big Springs.
Acting under warrants sworn out
by II. P. Thorn the wen known lum-
herman and contractor Constable
Wolfe ara eight deputies went to the
South auarries last Friday night and
arrested fourteen italians on the
charge o. stealing building material
Mr. Thorn is building several hous-
es at Big Springs, and quite frequent
~ carpenters complained OF the loss
q material On the morning Of April
Is they reported Chat they had no ma
terial and Mr.. Thorn hurried to The
place to make an investigation.
Believing that the foreigners en-
ployed at the South quarries were re-
sponsibie for the disappearance Of
the material search warrants were
sworn out and the officers visited sey-
eral shanties there. In one they
found several hundred feet Of cell
ing, in another were some doors and
windows, while others contained
flooring and siding. Every conceiy.
able way to hide the stolen property
was employed; some Of It being pIac
ed under tho houses. some under the
beds and quite bunch was found in
the attics.
After making the trips Mr.. Thorn
swore out warrants for the arrests OF
fourteen and last Friday night Consta-
Bile Wolfe and eight deputies went to
make the arrests, They experienced
quite bit Of difficulty because of the
resistance with which they met and
the unfriendy feeling manifested by
the wives Of the men wanted. In one
instance an Italian woman attempted
the life of Constable Wolfe with but
cher knife but he escaped. Some Of
the men confessed.
However the fourteen men were
landed in Jail and are still there with
the exception Of one who furnished
bail and was released
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
CONFEDERATE MONEY.
Found In the Old ENTER Hotel At
Shepherdstown.

While working in the Entler Hotel
at Shepherdstown the other day Har-
ry Brocksdorf, one of the bricklayers
employed by Contractor II. B. Grimm,
found ffty-dollar bill alongside one
of the chimneys in the attic. He felt
mighty glad, and was thinking of TAX
ing a little run over home to Sweden,
when some one noticed that it was
Confederate note. It had probably
been there ever since the war.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
DIES IN HOSPITAL
David &. Penn Succumbs to Hemor-
ages Following Operation-Fun-
erai Tomorrow.

David f Penn of East Race street
died Sunday at 11:12 O'Clock in the
City Hospital Of hemorrhages, follow
Ing two operations on last Tuesday
the young man was taken to the hos
pital following a weeks illness and
after q denomination it was seen at
once that an operation was necessary,
He rallied nicely from the effects Of
il and hope was entertained that he
would soon recover but compiled
tons arose and another operation
was resorted TO- Following this oper-
alton he was seized with hemorrhages
and sank rapidly until the end He
was % years old.
The deceased was employed as a
brakeman on the b. & 0 For a few
years he had served the company Well
and while in their employ he was TAX.
en- i'll. He is survived by his mother,
Mrs. Anna Penn, and the following
brothers, John who resides on the
Boom, and George and Wilson al
home. A sister Miss Elizabeth, at
home also survives.
Tuesday afternoon at 2:9o O'Clock
the funeral was held in St Johns III
theran church with Or Trump, pas
tor. officiating and interment was
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
HOW ONE
WOMAN WON
Her Health and Strength Back
Again by The Use of Cardui.

Tampa, Fla.-In a letter from this
city, Mrs. Il. G. Corum writes: II was
all weakened and worn out with wo-
manly troubles. My husband brought
me some Cardui as tonic, and, from
the first day, it seemed to help.
| had almost lost my reason, but,
thanks to Cardui, / did not. Soon, I
felt and looked like a new woman. I
think the remedy is wonderful
recommend 1t to my friends, for have
received great benefit from it."
Cardui acts specifically on the weak
ened womanly organs, strengthening
the muscles and nerves, and building
them up to health.
1t helps to refresh the worn-out ner-
vous system and relieves the effects OF
overwork, both mental and physical.
Fifty years successful use fully
prove the merit of this purely vege-
table, tonic remedy for women.
In every community. there live some
who have been benefited by Cardui.
The beneficial effects of this time
tested womans remedy soon show
themselves in many different ways.
Try it.
N. b. Wiite 10: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chatts-
nooga Medicine Co.. Chattanooga Tenn, for Special
distractions. and 6i-page book, Home Treatment
tor Women.' sentin plain wrapper on request.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
RAIDS BAD HOUSES

Prosecuting Attorney Leads Officers
IN Their Descent Upon the Abode
Or the soiled Doves--some Fornisa
Bond for Their Appearance and
Others 20 70 Jail
shortly after midnight Saturday
night Prosecuting Attorney W. w.
Downey and a number Of officers and
deputies raided two houses in the red
light district and succeeded in captur
Ing nine men and eight women, all 81
whom were arranged before justice
Lloyd and those who could gave bond
Tor their appearance tomorrow eve
ming Bond was fixed IN the case Of
the men at $3.50. but the proprietrasses
were compelled to give $500 bond and
their doves $3.50. Those who couldn't
furnish the required bond went TO
jail
For some time Mr. Downey has
been preparing TO raid these places
He arranged few days ago TO make
the raid, but the birds had flown, and
ne had 70 wait until their return Il
was learned Saturday that all bad re-
turned 50 arrangements were made to
carry into execution the plans
About midnight be had his officers
stationed around the houses Of Char
lotte Brown and Tessie Christ. and at
given signal they entered and plac
ed all under arrest They met with
no resistance, and all accompanied the
officers to the Justices Office where
arrangements were made for their
bonds, and those who could furnish
the bond were released and the re
mainder were hustled off to Jail Sun
day one Of the party in Jail gave bond
and was given his freedom.
Discussing the matter Prosecuting
Attorney Downey said:
There is in 5iari1nsDurg and Berke-
ley county a healthy moral sentiment.
rhe good people do not approve Of
| houses of Ill fame, and our laws are
sufficient to rid the community Of
them. Yet for years these sores have
VIGOROUSLY existed without any SER
ious opposition. On Saturday night
aided by posse of peace officers and
citizens, l raided these houses. The
officers and posse We're most efficient,
their work was well done, and the
raid was successful.
Il intend, so long as am prescott
ing attorney, to enforce the law
against houses of this character as
wen as other crimes involving almost
as much moral turpitude, and as great
menace to the morals Of the eoun-
ty. In fact win try to secure a NOR
ally clean county I request those who
believe with me,-the responsible,
moral, law abiding people Of the coun-
ty, to aid and assist in this endeavor.
"The prosecution Of those caught
In the recent raid is purely imperson-
al While regret that the many 9th
ars who have doubtless frequented
these houses We're not caught, yet we
can only do our duty by furnishing
those we know and can prove guilty.
/ viii urge the court to impanel spe-
cial grand jury promptly"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
COLD AFFECT THE KIDNEYS
Many Martinsburg People found
This to De True.

Thomas D. Page, }27 s. Raleigh St,
Martinsburg, W. Va, says: ans
Kidney Pills helped me a great deal
and | believe they viii do the same
for anyone suffering from kidney
complaint. was seldom free from
this trouble for i've years. Whenever
| caught cold, my suffering was in.
tensified and it was a great effort
for me TO sleep on account of lame
ness in my back. If | sat down for
any length Of time | could hardly
arise and l felt miserable in every
way. Since using Doan's Kidney pills
procured at Shepherds Drug Store, /
have been greatly relieved and ! now
feel better in every respect I can
not praise Doans Kidney Pills too
highly"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States
Remember the name -Doan's-
and take no other
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26

The young Emperor of Japan. who
is emulailng the conduct of President
Wilson in regard to the anti-Japanese
Legislation in California, which has
aroused the orientaIs to such a pitch
that ilngoists in the island empire
have urged that war be declared with
the United states. The Mikado, who
is beloved by his subjects, has refus.
ed thus far to make any comment up,
on the action of California in barring
his subjects from owning property IN
that State.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
SEND YOUR NAME
And Get Free Transportation to Get
tysburg Reunion.

The legislature of West Virginia APP
propriated $4,000 to pay Transports
ton of both Confederate and Union
Soldiers to the great reunion at Get
tysburg July LIST to 4th, and the U. S.
Government will furnish tents ana
subsistence for them on this occas'
ion Veterans who wish TO take ad-
tage of the free transportation are re-
quested to send their names to Col
c. Frank Gallaher, Charles Town, who
will have them forwarded to the State
authorities.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
NEW OFFICERS

One Hundred and Forty Seven Votes
Cast and There Were So Many
Candidates That Result Was Not
Known Until Noon Today---5oard
win Meet Tomorrow Night and
Canvass Returns.
New Officers.
President John w. Stewart.
First Vice President M. G. Tab.ar.
Second Vice President-Max son
schlesell.
Secretary. NJ. Rothwel
'-reasurer-E. r. sigler
Directors.
w. A. Gard, J. G. Tonry, w. r. Cas-
key. a. d. Darby. Max Robinson, J. G.
McCluer. c. w Tabler, Ed Rutledge,
G T. Williams, A. r. Emmert. = ;.
Trammeil, G. NJ Bowers. Jr, c. W.
Kiiburn, J. NJ Ripple, Gray Silver, II.
G. Toukln, r. p Thorn, c. A. Miller,
John j.. Whitmore and H. H. Emmer,.
IN the Board OF Trade rooms satur-
day between the hours of 4 and 3
O'Clock p. IN. the annual election of
officers was held. In addition to elect
ing a president, two vice presidents,
secretary and treasurer the executive
committee. comprising Of 20 members,
we're elected for the ensuing year,
The election resulted in John w.
Stewart being chosen. as president;
NJ G. Tabler, first vice president; Max
Won schlegell, second vice president;
]. M Kothwell, secretary, and f. r.
Sigler, treasurer.
There was no particular ticket in
the field, every member being given
the opportunity to vote for whomso-
ever he pleased, and the result was
that more than one-third Of the mem
bers received one or more votes, but
there was only one contest-that for
the treasurer. There were lat votes
cast.
fJA-Ju dSt iDOfu itIfif7
ed several votes for the presidency,
but he was not candidate. Prior to
the election he made It plain that he
would not accept the Office in case of
election, and advised his friends not
to support him. However, he received
quite a handsome vote.
Messrs. II. c. Berry. H. ]. StalIings
and Paul H. Martin were named to
conduct the election and the task
proved rather strenuous one. SO
many of the members were voted for
that it was not until noon today that
the result was known. Tomorrow
night at o'clock the board viii meet
in Firemens Hall when the vote win
be canvassed and the result declared.
A complete list of the membership
will be found on another page.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
shake inc Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptie pow.
der It relieves tired aching, swol
len, sweating feet and makes walking
easy Takes the sting out of corns
and bunions. Over 10000 testimon-
ials. Sold everywhere, 25c. Don't &C.
cept any substitute Sample FREE.
ADDRESS, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N.
Y
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
No Bachaohe or Kidney Pains.

If you have pains in the back, urf-
nary bladder or kidney trouble, diz-
illness and lack of energy, try Mother
Gray's ARoMATIc-LEAF, the pleas
ant herb remedy. AS tonic laxative
it has no equal. At Druggists, or by
mail, soc. Ask today SAMPLE
FREE. Address The Mother Gray Co,
lie Roy, N. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26

Many ills come from impure blood,
Can't have pure blood with faulty di-
gestion, lazy livers aud sluggish bow
els. Burdock Blood Bitters is recon-
mended for strengthening stomach,
bowels and liver and purifying the
blood
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26

After a hearty meal take Doan's
Regulets and assist your stomach, liy-
er and bowels. Regulets are mild
laxative. 25c at all stores.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26
FORMER CITIZEN HERE.

Mr.. J. L. Ropp, of Canal Winches-
ter, Ohio, is in the city, having been
called to attend the funeral of his
brother, aniel Ropp. This is his
first visit to the city in ten years, ana
he was much surprised 10 note The
great improvements and develop
ments.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-26

The first member Of the New York
Police Department to be convicted as
CRATER in the great vice crusade be-
ing prosecuted by District Attorney
Whitman and his aides, Who are re
ceiving financial aid from many prom
inent citizens of the city.