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EVENING JOURNAL. WEATHER—Fair tonight ami Tuesday. Warmer. VOLUME 1-NO. 179 MARTINSBURG, W. VA., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25. 1907. PRICE 2 CENTS MR. UGKUDER DEAD Prominent Resident oi Jefferson County Passed Away. WAS FATHER OF MR. T. P. LiCKLIDER Mr. William Shoemaker, Brother of Superintendent Shoemaker, Ex pired Ua Chambersburg—• Mr. Knowles Also Dead. Mr. Thomas Licklider, father of Mr T. P. Licklider, of this city, and one of the most prominent and highly-re spected residents of Jefferson county, died at his home at Kearneysville at 1 o'clock Sunday morning, death be ing due to a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Licklider was stricken several days ago, as told in The Evening Journal, and he failed to rally, his condition at all times since having been very precarious. But slight hope of his recovery had been entertained, owing to his advaned age. He was in his 84 th year. The deceased was a native of Jef ferson county and resided there throughout his long and useful life. From early manhood until late in (life he was a successful and well jknown farmer, but retired from tilt more active cares of his occupation several years ago. Since that time he has resided quietly at his home, en joying the fruits of his many years of active labor. Mr. Licklider was a splendid type of The gentlemen of the old school, kindly, courageous and progressive, and he numbered his friends by the hundreds. He was widely known and esteemed, and the intelligence of his death brought a full measure of re gret to many. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. He was twice married, his first wife having been a Miss Butler. His sec ond wife, who was Miss Rue Mar shall, survives, together with the fol lowing children; Mr. T. P. Licklider, of Martinsburg; Mr. Marshall Lickli der, of Pittsburg; Mr. W. Boyd Lick Uder, of Kearneysville; Mrs. Lee Mo ler, of Bakerton, and Miss Bessie Lick lider, residing at home. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late home, and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Charles Ghis - lin, pastor of the Presbyterihn church at Shepherdstown, assisted by Rev. Mr. Stephens, pastor of the First Meth (Continued on page 5.) PRICES OF TURKEYS HERE NOT EXCESSIVE, AND THE BIRDS ARE PLENTIFUL. Chickens, Ducks, Cranberries, and Other Things For Thanksgiving Dinner Are Not High. Turkeys for Thanksgiving promise to be comparatively plentiful and cheap in the local market, judging from the prices which prevail here today. Good live birds were quoted at 15 and 16 cents per pound, while the dressed article retailed for 18 and 20 cents. The birds are in good con dition, showing that Berkeley county farmers have taken pains to prepare them for market. There were not many of the fowls on sale here today the demand as yet being light. Condi- j tions, both in price and supply, are about the same as last year, possibly a little more favorable to the buyer. A number of Berkeley county far mers have shipped their turkeys to the city markets. One man sent 17 fine ones this morning, another ship ped a dozen, and still another seni about 15. These birds were sent In the hope of getting more money than offered here. Live ducks are quoted at 50 cents, and dressed ones at 60. These prices are for fair-sized fowls. Chickens are plentiful, and the live ones are bringing from 13 to 15 cents j Dressed birds are quoted at 18 cents | for the best. Cranberries range in price from 12 to 15 cents, with a plentiful supply. According to present Indication^ the Thanksgiving dinner will cost nohnore than last year, but it will be impossi ble to predict with any degree of ac curacy just what a day or two will ■bring forth in the way of either prices or supply. SERVICES WERE POSTPONED. Weather Condition* Cause Delay of An niversary Observance. The special services which were to j have been held in St. John’s Lutheran church in honor of the anniversary of the organization of the Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary society, were postponed on account of the de cidedly unfavorable weather condi tions. This proved to be a disappoint ment to many, but the observance w <l lose none of its interest by reason of this delay. Mrs. Sarah Shipman, of East Burke street, has returned home after visit ing friends at Hagerstown over Sun day. HOW LUTHER MILLER IN AN ELECTION Story ot hi Old-Time Contest Dug lip From the Records By Mr. Ham mond Hunter-Market In Revenue Stamps Cornered By Him. The average West Virginia politi cian of today is considered a pastmas ter at the game, and has ehrned a name for wily tricks and devious paths that cannot, perhapB, be matched any where in the country, save in Penn sylvania and Indiana. But a trick whereby a Martinsburg politician was enabled to effect his own election by means of cornering the stock of gov ernment revenue stamps in this city, has been brought to light, and it is safe to say that for downright clev erness it slandB unique in the history of Berkeley county politice. The man in question was the late Luther Miller, who was a leading re publican politician in this city dur ing the years immediately succeeding the Civil war. Mr. Miller was a can didate for the office of constable in 1865, at a time when Confederate sol diers and sympathizers were not al lowed to cast a ballot unless they took an oath of loyalty to the United States. It was the custom then to attach a certain revenue stamp to this oath, something like the war stamp used dur ing the Spanish-Americau skirmish. Without this the affidavit was consid ered illegal and would not be accept ed. Fearing that his chance of election would be jeopardized by the vote of the adherents of the southern cause, Mr. Miller quietly proceeded to buy up every revenue stamp of this char acter to be found in the city, and when election day came he had cornered the supply. When the democrats en deavored to vote they were closely questioned, and if found opposed to Mr. Miller, the stamp that would make (Continued on page 4.) Dr. Mheins Delivered Speialc Sermon to P. 0. S. of A. DR. CARTER CONTINUES REVIVAL Will Conduct Seryices In Trinity Methodist Church Throughout This| Week—New Members Re ceived Sunday Morning. About 60 members of the Martins | burg lodge of the Patriotic Order Sons of America attended divine wor ship in a body at Christ Reformed I church Sunday morning, and listened I to a splendid sermon by the pastor, Rev. Dr. J. A. HofTheins. Dr. HofTheins took as his theme the principles of the order, and spoke eloquently of the work and the good • it can accomplish. The members of the order were greatly impressed and highly gratified with the sermon, and later^^ssed a resolution by a unani mous vote to secure the publication of the sermon in full. To Continue Meetings. Rev. Dr. I. W. Canter, pastor of Trin ity Methodist Episcopal church, who has been conducting a series of evan gelistic services in his church, an nounces today that the meetings will be continued throughout the presen* week. There has been no abatemeni of interest, and many accessions to the church membership have been made as a result of the services. Several new members were received into full fellowship at the services on Sunday morning, and there will be ser eral more at the services t ext Sun day. Rev. Mr. Barnes Speaks. Rev. W. W. Barnes, pastor of Gen tre Stieet Methodist Fp‘. copal church formerly of Martinn 6111%, delivered the Sunday ser. r.n to railroad men at Cumbe’lH.'i on Su afternoon He spoke upia the subject, •Unseen Forces for and Against Us.” PEONAGE IN WEST VIRGINIA David Howell Fined $1,000 By Judge Kellnr. Federal Judge Kellar at Charleston on Saturday fined David Howell, po lice officer for the Thacker Coal & Coke Co., 11,000 and costs on the charge o£ conspiring to hold persons in peonage. The cases against James Collins, superintendent, and II. E. Houston, general manager of the same company, were dismissed. Howell confessed to the charge on a stipula tion that the proceedings against Col liiiB and Houston should lie stopped. Hn imposing the fine Judge Kellar said the evidence of the government would be weak if presented before a jury in a criminal trial, and hence he imposed a minimum fine. MAIL ORDER GLIJiS. How Their Purchase Affects Youths of Hagerstown. There is a brand of cheap guns sold by mail-order houses that arm all sorts of lounging half-grown boys and they are the ones who shoot on Sun days, and tear down fences. The roar of guns about this city is getting to be a serious nuisance. Boys armed with cheap shotguns, air rifles and catrlfles infest the thickets on Hamil ton lane and the men on Prospect boulevard, building that street, dodge at every shot. Hagerstown, Martinsburg, Winches ter, Chambysburg, Carlisle and other towns will be asked to join in the or ganization of a base ball league. HIT BE DAMAGE SUIT [lie Evening Journal Refuses Ad vertisement From Washington. J ’REJECTING ROME MERCHANTS Local Business Men Are In Splendid Position to Supply Wants of Their Patrons—Should Do Their Shopping Early. The retail merchants of Washington have formed an organization for the purpose of making an aggressive cam paign for out-of-town business dur ing the season between now and Christmas, and advertising contracts have been made with many newspa pers throughout this section. Recently The Evening Journal was requested to forward the rate for an advertisement of nearly a page, and complied with the request, not at that time knowing the nature of the ad vertisement. immediate notice was sent to the paper that the rate was satisfactory, and that the advertise ment had been forwarded. Upon its arrival, however, it was discovered to be a carefully designed advertisement of a number of leading retail stores of Washington, who are seeking by this means to induce the people of the neighboring towns to do their Christinas shopping in that city. In view of the fact that The Even ing Journal believes in spending mon ey at homo, and has advocated this policy since the establishment of thr paper, the management refused to ac cept the advertisement, and has so informed the Washington advertisers. This refusal makes the paper lia ble to a suit for damages, as under the postal regulations governing the Issuance of a permit to circulate the paper through the mails, we are com pelled to accept all advertisements of a legitimate character. But, in view of the policy of the paper, and as a matter of protection to our home merchants, the management is willing to accept the risk of a suit. We believe that the merchants of .Viartinsburg are in a splendid position to fill the wants of the Christmas shop pers. They have made unusual prepa rations this year to supply the de sires of patrons, and their prices will be found to compare very favorably with those of the Washington mer chants. It is frankly admitted that the choice of selection in the larger place is wider, but there Is also the disadvantage of extra expense in tra vel and hotel bills, loss of time, etc. There will be some, no doubt, who will purchase the greater portion of their goods in the larger cities—and, ns heretofore, there will be later dis appointment on the part of the shop pers. A good plan would be to make an inspection of the offerings of local merchants as early as possible, and if this is done in a spirit of fairness,! it will lie found that, all things con sidered, there will be no occasion for doing any shopping in Washington or any other place, save in exceptional instances. Patronize your home merchants. Railroad Men Getting Well. Baltimore & Ohio Eugineman Charles A. Blackburn is in St, Joseph’s hospit al, Baltimore, undergoing treatment for stomach trouble. Conductor J. P. Carder, who was painfully injured several weeks ago at Tunnelton, by being struck by an engine, being knocked down and sus taining a cut in the head and injured knee, has recovered and will return to duty. (Continued from pago five.) HIS HERE REV. FATHER WILSON SPOKE TWICE ON SUNDAY. Made a Very Favorable Impression on His Congregation—Paid Tri bute to Rev. Father Donahoe. Two largo congregations were pres ent at the masses In St. Joseph's Cath olic church Sunday morning, when Kev. Father Wilson officiated at his first service In this city. The occa sion was an interesting one to prac tically every member ot the congrega tion, as it served to introduce the suc cessor o£ Father Donahoe to his new parishoners. Father Wilson made a distinctively favorable Impression, his manner being kindly, sympathetic and dignified, and Ills sermons filled with wholesome ad vice and Christian earnestness. IT.? paid a glowing tribute to the w ith and works of Father Donahoe, saying that he realized and appreciated the deep regret with which his congrega tion here had parted with him. Father Wilson has already come in to contact with nearly all the mem bers of his church, and has made such a splendid impression that it is pre dicted that he will become very popu lar and greatly beloved. LOT SALE IN BERKELEY PLACE. Will Be Continued By Mr. Jacobs ut Ills Office. Any person wishing to purchase a nice home site in Berkeley Place, can all any time at room 15, Peoples Trust Co. Building, and we will take pleas ure in showing you over the property. On account of tho unfavorable weather on openiilg sale day the free lot drawing will take place at a later late. The ticket box will be placed on the ground, so that you muy go to Berkeley Place any day and deposit your ticket. Any one not supplied with tickets may 'Sail at the office and ;et them. » For further information call at office * D. W. JACOBS, Mgr. TO SION BRIDGE CONTRACT. Document Will Be Executed In Wil liamsport Wednesday. A meeting of the directors of the Washington & Berkeley Bridge Co. will be held Wednesday next at By ron’s tannery, Wililamsport, for the purpose of signing the contract for the construction of the bridge. FIERCE STORM HERE Much Damage Done By Snow and Sleet Saturday Night. HEAVY FALL ALONG THE RAILROAD Baltimore & Ohio Men Suffered Ex* tremely While on Their Runs— Deep Fall of Snow Reported From Frederick County. Saturday night und Sunday proved to be the moat disagreeable period of the present, full, a fierce rain, sleet and aiiow storm raging from late Saturday night until the closing hours of the aft ernoon Sunday und bringing great dls 'comfort to many whose duties re quired them to be out. The storm reached hero shortly be for midnight Saturday night, and rag ed with unabated fury for 12 hours. During this period there was a con siderable fall of snow, varied with a downpour of rain and a heavy fall of sleet. The mercury hovered around tho freezing point during the night, but took a Jump early Sunday morning, melting the snow and sleet and mak ing conditions underfoot doqldedly sloppy. Reports from Berkeley coun ty state that the corn suffered con siderably, much of It being yet In the shock. Along the Hall road. The greatest damage was done along the Baltimore & Ohio railroad between here and the Allegheny mountains. Many wires wera broken,causing confu slon, and nearly all trains were delay ed. The railroad men suffered ex tremely, and those returning today from their runs reported a heavy fall of snow, which yet covers the ground. Between Martlnsburg and Washing ton the depth of tho snow was two 1 Inches, and mftch of It remained on the ground today. Snow at Winchester. \ lteporls from Winchester slate that the downfall In Frederick county was several Inches, and that much dau age was done to the corn. Under the Knife. Mr. Thomas Ziler, living on Penn sylvania avenue, was operated on at the City hospital for a severe case of appendicitis. Dr. Oates assisted by Drs. Andrews and Hedges, performed the operation. The patient is getting along as well as could he expected. Read The Journal. II MAY BE ROYAL, BUT IS IT CLEAN? “Nemo” Has a Few Pointed Remarks to Make Anent the Blood ol Kings—An Illinois Educator Wants Lovemaking Taught. (Written for The Journal by Nemo.) We wonder if anybody in our city is eligible for membership in this new order that has started up North— “The Order of the Crown.” We have dames of one kind and ^laughters of another, but this is no low-down plebeian American affair; it is a royal one, and to belong to it you must have a few drops of roy al blood in your veins, even though they come by the left handed alli ances. If any of your female ances tors had the good fortune to find favor with a king or prince and thus transmitted to you the precious in fusion of royalty you can join this new order; virtue and honor are | not necessary in you or your ances-1 tors. It is the royal blood that un- i locks the door for you, no matter j how you came by it. But if you do hire a mere lawyer of common blood to trace up your genealogy you had better pay him for his work, for Mrs. Woolsey, of New York City, has got herself into court by refusing to pay Mr. Browning the $500 she had promised him to trace up her family tree so as to prove that she was de scended from Alfred the Great. As he has been dead for so many cen turies, he could not deny but that she might have been one of his de scendants. For that matter, we might any of us claim him for an ancestor, and no one could prove that he was not. For $500 we can any of us buy a gene alogy from King David, or any oth er old king who has been dead a good while. Mr. Browning said that the lady who pined after royalty had furnish ed him a list of 32 ancestors, but he found only one of them to be & pos sible channel for the transmission of the precious drop necessary for her to have in order to join hands with Continued on page 3.)