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activities, has violated the spirit, as
well as the letter, of the classified
service, and as we'll as his oath of Of
fee in neglecting his official duties,
and drawing pay for services not rem
dered. I make the assertion that any
man in the classified service In this
collectors district can attend political
conventions, serve on state commit
tees, contribute to campaign funds,
make political speeches, absent him
self from the service with impunity so
long as he is in accord with the views
and policies as laid down by the So
called leaders of the Republican party
of this state.
West Virginia is In the midst of a
very important campaign; there are
grave and far-reaching interests at
stake; a debt OF many millions is hang
ing over the state A portion of the
certificates representing this indebted
ness is thought to be held by promi-
nent politicians of the state, some of
whom would as certainly control Mr..
Glasscock, should he be elected COVER
nor, as it is that they now control his
candidacy. We believe that the good
of the service. as well as the best in
terests Of the state demands that Col
lector Glasscock. Chief Deputy VIII
liam E. White, and all others who have
been perniciously active in violating a
plain provision of the law. should re-
tire from the service.
The strong grounds which YOU have
occupied as an advocate Of civil serv-
Ice reform would, in West Virginia,
give you broad field for the exempli-
fication Of the law, Recognizing the
great and honored position you occu-
py. have presumed as humble citi-
zen to write you at length. and spe-
cifically, and for the further reason
that, as common American citizens, we
stand upon an equality.
Very truly yours,
JOHN D. SUTTON.
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-09

If Glasscock is elected governor, will
he continue to draw his salary AZ
Elkins' paid attorney?
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-09

Who shall rule: Ellins or the
people?
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-10-09

Who shall ruls: Kllxins o. ~
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Candidate for State Anditor--A Young
Business Man Of Sterling Qualit1ss.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
THESE ARE THE WINNERS
Snellenburgs Announce the Names Of
the Successful Contestants in The
Clock Mystery.

David Snellenburg, manager OF N.
Snellenburg and Company. which firn-
has been conducting the Wonder Clock
contest. announced this morning the
winners of the contest.
They are Francis dupont. who lives
at Delaware avenue and Clayton street,
and c. A. Straw. Jr.. u 7SO Jackson
street
Those receiving honorable mention
were: T. GilDin Massey. 3. L. Johnson,
T. II. Bucalew. O. Il. Johnson, w. f.
Lynch, and J. w. Boyer.
Mr.. dupont. two davs after the clock
was IN operation. came into Snellcn-
burg's with a gentleman named Sharp,
and on wager between the two. Mr..
dupont explained off-hand the mechan-
ism of the time piece. Mr. SHARP bet
Mr. dupont that he could not figure out
the mystery, but Mr. sharp lost and
paid his bet. II the winners will stcr
in Snellenburgs they will be awarded
the prizes offered.
Mr.. Snellenburg is highly pleased
over the interest taken In the contest
There were hundreds of answers re-
ceived. Many showed that they gave
the matter serious consideration while
others We're mere guess work Th'
Wonder Clock proved splendid ad'
vertising proposition for the firm.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
ASKING FUNDS FOR
SMYTH MEMORIAL

In order to raise $4,000 as fund
for the erection of a memorial TO Cen
eral Thomas A. Smyth. the General
Thomas A. Smyth Monument Aasocla-
tion last night decided TO give a cele-
hration at Shellpot Park in July. Last
year a celebration was held thete and
enough money was raised TO carry on
a campaign for funds. A letter will
be sent to prominent business men
calling for contributions 10 the fund.
70 will give a sketch of the military
career Of General Smyth who was horn
in Ireland in 1882. but came to this
city when quite young. He worked
as a coach trimmer and wood carver
and his first military experience was
with Walker. in Nicaragua. He was
captain OF the FIRST company of militia
In this state. He arose rapidly because
OF his conspicuous gallantry TO the
rank Of general and was killed by q
sharpshooter the day General Lee sur.
rendered. He was the last general oi
the Union army killed in the war.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
ELEVEN WERE
WHIPPED TO-DAY
Western Man Made Long Trip
to Witness FIOgeineS at
the WOTkhOuSe

Eleven prisoners felt the sting OF the
lash az the workhouse to-day. Warden
Crawford administered the punishment
and the men whipped, with one excep-
tion. took their punishment WELL
Among the seventy-nve TO a hum
dred spectators who witnessed the fog
glngs was a man from the West He
did not give his name He said he had
heard so much about the whipping
post in Delaware that he made the trip
here to witness the whippings What
he thought about this mode of punish
ment was not learned, as he left imme-
diately after the last man was lashed.
Those whipped We're: Charles Lewis,
colored, 20 lashes and two years for
breaking into store with intent TO
commit larceny; Armor Ward. 10
lashes and two years. larceny; Ezekiel
George, colored, 10 lashes and one year
larceny; James Davis. colored. 10
lashes and six months, larceny; Will
liam wilkins. colored, 10 lashes and
one year. larceny; Clarence Williams
colored. 10 lashes and one year. lar
ceny; Robert Wilson, colored, 10 iashes
and one year. larceny; Solomon Laws
colored. 10 lashes and one year. lar
ceny; William Anderson, colored. 10
lashes and one year, larceny; William
Postles, colored, 10 lashes and one year
larceny: James Wilson. colored, 15
lashes and years, larceny
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
FIVE CASES OF
ASSAULT IN COURT

Five charges Of assault and battery
came up in City Court today. Bernard
.Schebelsbd, aged 26 years. was accused
of assault and battery on a girl aged
10 years but the case was referred
back to Humane Agent Frank Stout for
further investigation.
Bella Hahn, also accused of assault
and battery was dismissed.
Charles Anderson, colored, was fined
81 for assaulting Henry Richardson,
also colored, and James Trusty, colored,
was fined IS for assault on Hattie Ellis
cOlOred.
Rufus Washington, colored, charged
with assault and battery on a man
whose arm was broken during a quar-
rel. will receive a hearing next Tues
day morning. There is another man
connected with the case and his arrest
had not yet been accomplished.
Two boys. Eugene Dougherty charg-
ed with larceny. and Stanislaus Bartos
who was accused of being incorrigible
were arraigned. Bartos case was re-
ferred to Humane Agent Stout and
Doughertys hearing was postponed
until next WedneSdaU-
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
DEMOCRATS HAD
RAPID FIRE MEET
Elected County Committee
men and Adjourned Within
Few Minutes

Some Democratic delegates to their
hundred convention last night were
jarred on their arrival a few minutes
after o'clock to find that the conven-
tion had finished its business and ad
journed. 1t was all done in a
twinkling of an eve. ard if there was
any opposition 10 the slate it did not
manifest itself. The Bryanites did not
have a look-in when it came to naming
members of the county committee from
Wilmington.
The Democrats held their hundred
convention in the rooms of the Young
Mems Democratic Club and elected
Charles D. Bird. Thomas f. Gormley
and John f. Malley. members of the
county committee.
The men elected had been slated for
the positions and the election was cut
and dried. The county committeeman
are Gray men and the few Bryan men
didn't even get sympathy. The meet
ing only lasted a few minutes. and
when some of the. Democratic repre-
sentatives of the various wards ap-
peared at the Young Mems Democratic
Club. they were told that the meeting
had been held and was over
At a meeting last evening of Eighth
Ward Democrats, George M. Gillesi ie
was elected chairman; James Carr,
secretary, and Henry Hirzel, treasurer
The following committeeman were
elected according to their respective
districts; George Leonard, Thomas
Connaliv Frank Magliire Josenh Cold
en-. Joseph Sullivan. A. ]. McGrannery,
Harry Ware. George w. Wolfe. James
D. Weldin and Edward Hill.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
GOVERNOR REVIEWS
VISITING COLLEGE CADETS

one hundred and thirty cadets OF the
Pennsylvania Military College OF Chester
were reviewed by Governor Lea and his
STAFF, at Washington Heights yesterday
afternoon. The review was witnessed by
many others. The review took place at
O'Clock.
In their natty uniforms Of gray the
cadets marched past the governor and his
party behind the First Infantry Band,
which played inspiring marches. After
the review the cadets were put through
e,olutions which were executed 'smaftly
Following the parade at the Heights
the cadets marched to Fourth street
wharf to take the boat TO Chester. on the
way to the wharf the column was halted
for a moment before the buildings on
Tatnan street above Ninth. where the
father Of the present head Of the COLLEGE
founded the institution.
The cadets were in charge OF Colonel
Charles Il. Hyatt. president Of the college,
the officers being Major Willard A. Hol-
brook. Fifth. United States Cavalry, and
Captain. Brautigam. Sixth Regin>rt
Pennsylvania National Guard Assisting
Governor Lea in the review were General
T. Pusey Wickersham, Colonel Horace
Wilson. Colonel George w. Sparks, Lieu
nant-colonel II. b. Cavanaugh. L. S
A. :: Lieutenant strayer. U. S. A.. and
Major Z. G. Bradford. Jr.
The parade and review came as the
close of the annual road march OF -hs
cadets. occupying a week during which
tie young soldiers trough it," The col
lege ranks third among the military col.
leges Of the country.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
WALKED OVER A
LIGHTED MATCH
A Young Woman Painfully
Burned and Vas Taken
to a Hospital

Miss Alberta Donaldson. Of No 1919
West Second street. was painfully
burned about the body to-day by her
clothing catching fire from a lighted
match. She was taken TO the Della
ware Hospital, where It was said that
her burns viii not result seriously.
The Phoenix ambulance was sum.
moned to take the girl TO the hospital,
but she refused TO go. and DR.. G.
ANTHONY Beck was then summoned. He
insisted on the young woman going to
the hospital.
Miss Donaldson had, Just come down
stairs when the accident occurred. Her
mother had lighted n gasoline stove
10 prepare breakfast nad the lighted
match fell on the floor. Miss Donald
son. who was attired ony in her Sleep
ing gown. walked over the lighted
match without seeing 1t, and in an
instan. she was ablaze. She and he,
mother succeeded in extinguishing the
flames before fatal burns were in
flicted.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
YEARS HARVEST
WILL BE LARGE
Farmers Say Crops Promise
Better Than
Ever

Farmers in all parts OF New Castle
county report that the hay crop this
year will prove a record breaker, and
that the grass fields. both clover and
timothy have not looked so promising
for the last FIVE years, The weather
last year was the clover kind. the farm
ers say, and the seed terminated nicely.
After the grain had been harvested the
young clover showed a good crop
among the stubbie fields, and the result
this spring Is most encouraging.
Farmers are also elated over a prom
ised big yield OF corn. All the corn
has sprouted nicely and recent rains
have helped its growth so much that
out few yellow stalks can be seen.
nearly all having the brilliant green
hue which the farmers enjoy looking
at.
All other crops. particularly produce
and fruit. promise a big yield, much to
lthe delight Of the tillers Of the soil.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
PROFESSOR KINSMHN
TO VISIT WILMINGTON
Bshop-EIecf of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese TO
Meet Committee on Friday Next, and
Officiafe at Services

Trinity COld swedes) Church. on Sun
day morning. June IA He will return
TO Maine whore he Is staying. on Sum
day afternoon. During his stay in will
mlngton Professor Kinsman win be the
guest of Rev Mr. Kirkus.
Professor Kinsmans visit here viii
be made TO obtain an insight in affairs
of the. church In this diocese. and It
may have not a little effect on his at
titude Of accepting or declining the
bishoprlc.
Professor Kinsman enjoys a wide
field Of opportunity as professor OF the
General Theological Seminary and II is
hardly probable that he would abandon
that field for one which would not JUS
| tify such action At a time when Pro-
fessor Kinsman's name was foremost
lamong the candidates for the bshopric
he withdrew his name. but was per-
suaded TO remain a candidate.
The committee OF notification with
which he will meet here comprises tho
Rev f. NJ. Kirlxus, the Rev. Hubert w.
Wells. the Rev. c. 3. Sparks Judge
Edward G. Bradford and former Sew
lator Richard r. Kenney.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
MICHAEL EMORY'S
FUNERAL TO-DAY
Many People View Remains
Of Grocer Who Mas
Shot by Assassin

The funeral Of Michael Emory. the
MARYLAND avenue groce,. who was shot
and killed by an assassin. took place
to-day. The murderer and suicide was
buried yesterday afternoon. his grave
being & lonely one, at the county bury.
ing grounds, at Farnhurst. No addi-
tional information concerning the
mans identity has been obtained by
the coroner
1t was intended TO hold an inquest
in the case last night. but Coroner
Galloway postponed the hearing. as the
body of the murdered man was thei,
lying in state at his home. The in
quest will be held on Monday even
ing.
Emory's funeral was largely attended
and hundreds Of people viewed the re.
mains last night and this morning.
High mass was celebrated at s..
Hedwig's r. c. Church. of which .he
dead man was a cominunicant, and
interment was made in the Cathedral
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
LOCAL OPTIONISTS
PLAN ORGANIZATION

meeting Of the City Executive
Committee in combination with many
invited friends of the local option move
ment was held last night at the Local
Option headquarters In the Equitable
Building. Plans for completing the city
organization were discussed. II is tho
purpose to begin an active campaign
for the securing Of candidates for the
Legislature favorable TO local option.
Caleb f. Burchenal. the city chairman
presided at the meeting. Ward organ
izations to comprise Republicans and
Democrats were talked of and will be
named
Chairman Burchenal will speak to-
morrow morning in Epworth NJ T..
Church and tomorrow evening at Wes-
ley M. +. Church.
Tomorrow week, June IA, will be
observed as Local option Field Day in
New Castle, and the speakers in the
several churches and at the afternoon
mass meeting viii be Caleb p. Burche-
nal and Rev. John NJ Arters of VIII
mington and William II. Anderson OF
Baltimore, State superintendent Of the
Anti-Saloon League for Maryland.
Mr. Anderson, beside being at New
Castle in the afternoon of that day.
will speak at Union NJ. f. Church this
city in the morning and at the Second
Baptist Church in the evening.
A meeting Of the Wilmington Pro-
hibition Alliance viii be held in the
Anti-License Headquarters, room 712
Equitable Building. on Monday even ng
TO perfect arrangements for holding the
State Prohibition Convention In this
city on June is. The sessions Of the
convention viii be during the day and
in the evening II is proposed TO hold a
public meeting TO be addressed by
speakers of national reputation.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06

Professor Frederick J. Kinsman, OF
the General Theological Seminary. OF
New York city, who was elected bishop
or the Episcopal diocese Of Delaware
at the annual diocesan convention on
Wednesday. VIII not be formally nou-
fed OF his election 10 New York city.
as has been Intended, but viii meet the
committee appointed TO notify him of
his election az the home of Rev, T. M.
Kirkus rector Of Trinity Church. on
next Friday. on the evening OF the
same day. Immediately after short
ened form Of evening prayer. he will
deliver an address in ST. Johns
Church
The Rev. +. NJ. KirlSus. chairman oi
the committee appointed TO notify Pro-
fessor Kinsman OF his election, learned
from Professor Kinsman this morning
that he would meet the committee IN
| Wilmington next Friday afternoon. Ar
arrangements have been made for IN,
public service in ST. Johns at O'Clock
Friday evening. at which the bishop
elect Is 10 deliver his address
! Professor Kinsman viii also preach
at the anniversary service in HOLY
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
THREE INOUESTS WERE
HELD BY THE CORONER

Coroner Galloway held two inquests
last night. Thev were the cases OF
Augustus Fronigona, the Italian who
was killed on the p, B. & w. railroad,
near Claymont, on Tuesday; Augustus
Hammond, the colored man. who was
drowned in the Brandywine creek near
Eleventh street bridge, end Walter Cam
merzel. who sho. and killed himself at
Seventh and Madison streets last Sun
day.
The verdict in the railroad victims
case was that he came. to his death
by being struck by engine No. 5i4f,
the accident having been caused by his
own neglect. The jury's verdict in
Hammonds case was that he came TO
his death by drowning while intoxicat-
ed. In Cammerzers case the verdict
was that the man came to his death
from a gunshot wound which was self
inflicted while he was temporarily in
sana.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
DELAWARE GETS $83,25O
AS CLAIM OF WAR OF 1872
Attorney General Richard, After Two Years Effort,
Receives fhe Money From Federal Govern
menf and Will Get $4,000 Fee

judicial functions and whose opinions ere
rer orted as the comptroller's decisions,
the present Comptroller Of the Treasury
be,ng Judge Tracewell Being unfamiliar
with this practice, Attorney-General fsivE
ards secured the services of Henry VI
F'oote. formerly an assistant-attorney gen
eral of the United States during the ad-
m,pistration of President Harrison Upon
taking the matter up before the auditor
for the War Department it was found
that the office considered the Original
claim of the state as fled in 1926 by Mr..
Brebson, TO be still pending as to me
unsettled portion thereof and indicated
that the state would be expected TO lake
no the matter as then pending The evil
dence originally produced was under ihe
creat seal of the state. which under the
Federal statute imports verify and as
AGAINST the mere speculative objections OF
Peter Hagner. the then auditor for the
War Department, it was considered that
a recovery could be had if the matter
was sufficiently urged. The amount OF
recovery based upon what remained OF
ti,e old claim of Mr.. Brobson would have
been in the neighborhood Of thirty thous-
and dollars.
Wanted Objections Explained.
The auditor for the War Department In
dicated that he desired the objections
r1ade by Mr.. Hagner explained II 1t was
possible to do so. Exhaustive efforts We're
then made to get all of the original intor-
nation concerning the States expendi-
tnres and appropriations in connection
with the War of 1912. and valuable as
sistance was rendered by the Secretary of
State and the State Treasurer. Upon care
fuI examination of all the data which
could be found. the Attorney-General
came to the conclusion that the objections
Of Peter Hagner were valid and that he
balance of the claim as filed by Mr.. Brob-
son was not in accordance with the facts.
At this stage it appeared as though the
state had no claim whatever, and while
It was suggested that the claim having
been made in 1926 under the great seal
of the state and the office of the auditor
of the War Department being not in pos
session of facts to sustain the objections
Of Mr.. Hagner, under the Federal statute
the claim Of the State would ultimately
prevail. yet the Attorney-General refused
- press the claim, being convinced him.
self that the facts did not justify that
claim
Not Fully Reimbursed.
The fact, however, still remained that
the State had not been fully reimbursed
for her expenditures during the War Of
1872 under the law as it now exists. ro-
viding for the reimbursement Of the
Continued on Page 4.
Evening journal., 1908-06-06
CATHOLIC PUPILS
TO ENTERTAIN

The annual school entertainment of
ST. Thomas School viii take place at
the GarricS Theatre on next Wednes.
CAV afternoon and evening. The ar
ternoon performance will begin at :
o'clock. and the evening performance
viii begin at o'clock. Reserved seats
may be procured at the Garrick office
on Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock.
The children of st. Thomas School
have always acuitted themselves in an
excellent manner. and n large attend
ance is expected. The Irish Choral
Society will render several pleasing
selections