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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
Letter Tells Of Alleged Orgy.


A letter found upon Eastman's body.
addressed to Miss Winnie Bradcomc 10
New York. gave Eastman's ill.sustain-
ed excuse for the crime. 1t was a
rambling account of how he had been
out In launch with party of men
and women, all OF whom had been
drinking to excess with the exception
of himself and Mrs. Woodill; of how
one OF the women in a fit OF Jealous
frenzy had attacked Mrs. Woodill with
a wine bottle and killed her: how the
remainder OF the party had taken to
flight. leaving him to dispose OF the
body. and how as means of escape
from all of his troubles the writer had
decided to end his life. Eastman
asked Miss Bradcome to hurry to
Maryland TO take charge Of his body
and his property. Miss Bradcome Is
Eastman's wife. They were married
In 1908, and lived together only a
week
Heard Merrymakers In Bungalow.
witness has been found who over
heard the voices OF several persons
merrymaking in Eastman's bungalow
Sunday afternoon. The witness Is said
TO be interested in religious work AID
was on his way to see Eastman about
a meeting to be held Sunday evening
which the man bad expressed desire
to attend. Among the voices Of the
women in the bungalow the witness Ia
said to have recognized that of Mrs.
Woodill. Hearing the merrymaking,
the man did not stop to see Eastman,
or Roberts as he knew him.
AS for motives, many have been ad
vanced. That Eastman was infatuated
with the girl was well known. She In
turn, it would seem, was fascinated
by him at times and possibly fright.
ened by his attentions. In note adj
dressed to Dear Wobby." declining to
see him at the particular time, but not
wishing to anger him, she said:
ut is only an intermittent dellrium.
anyhow. and you had better go and
wash your Dishes"
After this Eastman evidently pre-
vailed upon the girl to visit his farm.
which was near that of her foster
fathers. to see the new bungalow
which he had built. The girl met
Eastman Saturday. was seen to leave
the Mcdaniel wharf in launch with
him, and Wednesday her nude body
was found floating on the surface OF
Rose creek crudely tied to rope and
Weighted with iron and bricks. There
w apfd nr nf utss 10 frt
bungalow - a bloody sheet, some
blood.stained boards. some haIf-burned
clothing-b but the real story of the
bungalow can never now be known.
Woman's Percentage Mystery.
The meeting of Eastman and Mrs.
Woodill. wherever and whenever 1t oc-
CURED, brought together two oddly
suited figures, and the tragedy brought
TO an end two strange careers. Mrs.
Woodill, although twice married, was
but slip OF girl weighing only
about 100 pounds. Where the girl
sprang from. who her father was and
what should have been her proper sta
ton In life. are clothed with much OF
the same deep mystery which sur
rounds the details of her death She
was adopted by Colonel Charles H.
Thompson well-to-do farmer OF the
eastern shore Of Maryland. nineteen
years ago. when she was a tot Of
three. The baby was in the custody
Of Minneapolis street car conductor
and his wsfe who said they knew moth
ing of her parents.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

Washington, July enlarged with
using the United States mails for lot
terry purposes. proprietors Of three
Chinese shops were arrested. The raid
on the places was made by Postofiice
inspectors Keene and Barclay. In each
OF the places large amount of gam
bling paraphernaila was found
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
$500, 1000 IN JEWELS STOLEN
Salesman Robbed of Handbag Con
tanning Fortune In Gems.

London, July 3.-The robbery OF
jewels, valued at 100000 from a Re.
gent street restaurant, has been re.
ported to Scotland Yard by jewelry
salesman named F. Goldschmidt, OF
Paris
The lot, which was in handbag,
consists of ten pearl necklaces and a
number of loose pearls and diamonds.
They were stolen from the lavatory
of the establishment.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
Alligator crushes Woman's Arm.

Paris. July 3.-"Princess Silva" an
alligator trainer. said to me an Ameri-
can. was attacked by Florida ALI
gator in the presence Of a big crowd at
Luna park. Her right arm is crushed.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

Yuma, Ariz, July s.-Pape-s diseov-
cred among the effects OF a stranger
found dead at the Southern Pacific
station indicate that the body is tina
of Sir Arthur Carl Stepney. of Lon
don. an English baronet of large es.
tates and scientist of distinction.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
BANK ROBBERS GET $4,000
Three Men Hold Up Manager of Cana.
dian institution.

Winnipeg, Manitoba. July g. - The
Bank of Nova Scotia, at Rainy RiRver
Ont. across the river from Warread,
Mimi, was robbed of $4,000. Three
men, armed with reyolvers, went in
and held up Manager Templeton, who
was alone. The robbers escaped. A
posse is in pursuit. The cashier of
the bank was shot in the leg while
pursuing the men.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

Senatobia. Miss. July 3.--Steve
veasey. a negro. was hanged here for
the murder Of A. T. Veasey, young
white man. -Four sisters of the muir
dered man were present Mt the exc
cution. One or them asked to spring
rne trap, but was refused.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
SECOND CHINAMAN KILLED
Brooklyn Restaurant Keeper Believed
to Be Victim of Tonq War

New York, July 3.--Lee Hing San
the wealthy proprietor of a chop suey
restaurant at $50 Fulton street,
Brooklyn, was found dead in the res.
taurant. and it is believed he was as
sassinated as the result of the Chin
ense tong war that followed the muir
der Of Elsie Sigel. in the room Of Leon
Ling. at 1872 Eighth avenue.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
zCCo HOMELESS FROM FIRE
Flames Sweep Cobalt. Causing a Loss
Of S500,ooo.

Cobalt, Ont. July Fire swept
through Cobalt causing loss of $500,
600. at least one death and the injury
OF six persons. 1t is estimated that
200a persons are homeless. They will
be cared for by the municipal authori-
ties.
Starting In the Kitchen Of Chinese
rcstaurar on Hailaybnry road. owned
ty leo Lee. the Ganes spread rapidly.
ar zero coon hawsr1 control.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
sun SETS Fireworks OFF.

Harrisburg. Pa, July 3.-The hot
sun set fire to street merchants
stock of fireworks, and the entire stock
was consumed. Several persons who
:fied to stop the blaze were burned.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

Forecast for this section: Showers
ard cooler today; tomorrow. fair:
moderate, variable winds. becoming
brisk and possibly higa northerly.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

Omaha. Neb., JilT s-The 2G3 sa
looms in Omaha ~ uinously obeyed
the daylight elosia- law. With the
passing of the ut saloon free
lunch was dsspen With.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

s5oo,ooo Gift to McGiIl University
Montreal, July 3.-Principal Peter
son. of McGill university. who IS in
London. cabled here that Lord
Strathcona, the Canadian high com
missioner in London, had given to Me-
Gill university 100000.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

Washington. July 3.-The new one
cent piece bearing the head Of t'rcHl
dent Lincoln. win he ISSUED by the
treasury department from the mint at
Philadelphia beginning Aug. ] next.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
DROWNED MAN NOT LEON LING
Corpse Supposed to Be That Of China
man Really White Boy.

man n1&ttS ~ sFtltte GSys
New York. July 3.--The body sup
posed at first TO be that Of a China
man, which was found In the Hudson
river, was not that OF Leon Ling, who
IL charged with the murder OF Elsie
Sigei. After An autopsy, DIR. Thomas
Curtin. coroners physician. declared
the body was that Of a white boy not
more than sixteen years old
The dIscoloration following long Inn
mersion gave the body the appear
ance OF that Of Monaghan, and It was
not until after careful examination
that the police were convinced that
the search for Leon was still unfir-
ished.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
PRESIDENT SIMON
IN RAILROAD WRECK
Ruler Ct Haiti Had Narrow Es.
cape in Collision.

Port Az Prince. Haiti, July Seen
eral Antoine Simon. the president OF
Haita, had narrow escape from death
In serious railroad accident near
Beudet. The presidential train col.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09

SENATOR CuMMiNS.
As soon as the schedules are disposeS
of the fight over the income tax and
the corporation tax will begin. How
long the contest over these questions
will last Is conjectural The lowest es
Inmates are week or ten days.
Senator Root will lead on the floor
In support OF the corporation tax
Senator Cummins and Senator Borah
will make vigorous speeches against
the measure.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
Refused to Fish. Forest fire; Jailed.

Munlsing, Mich, July 3.--For refus-
Ing to help fight forest fire. Anil
Honka has been sentenced to ninety
days in the Detroit house of correc
ton. A state statute specifically pro
vides for Furnishing a. refusal to assist
in suppressing forest fire.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
READY FOR TAX PROBLEMS
Senator cummins Will Lead Fight
Against Generation Tax.

Washington, luna Is. Today Is ex
pected 10 see the end Of the consider
alton Of tarifi schedules in the senate.
sitting as committee of the whole
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
CENSUS BILL SIGNED

Approved by President After Confer
cree With Director Durand.
Washington. July 3.-In the pres
ence Of the new Director of the Cen.
sus. E. Dana Durand. President Taft
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-07-09
FORTY MEN BURIED ALIVE
Were Caught BY Landslide at New
port, Enqiand

Newport. Monmouthshire. Eng. July
3.-A landslip occurred here at the
works connected with the new docks,
and as result forty men were buried
alive.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
From the Kitchen.

Has II ever struck one what mum.
Der of terms belonging TO cuisine are
applied TO man under different circum-
stances? Sometimes he Is 'basted," he
"boils with rage" is baked" with
heat and "burns" with love or jeal-
ousy. He Is often "cut up" "devour-
ed" with a fame and done brown"
We dress his jacket for him. Some
times he Is "eaten up" with care. and
occasionally he Is fried" We cook"
his goose" for him. and often he
makes goose" of himself. We make
hash" OF him. and sometimes he
makes a hash of something else. He
gets into "hot water" and sometimes
into q "mess," Is made into "mince
meat" and is often in pickle" We
are often asked TO toast him, and he
Is frequently put into a "stew" or Is
in stew" no one knows why. A
soft is half baked" and one severe
ly handled Is well 'peppered." A
cheeky young imp is a sauce box"
and rich father is made to fork"
out.-Dundee Advertiser.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
Turn About.

A young English student late one
cold and wintry night found the door
Of his college locked against him. The
young man outside argued with the
doorkeeper inside, cajoled and entreat-
ed, but TO no avail. Eventually he
slipped half sovereign under the door
and was admitted. 1t was financial
deal wisely thought out on strict busi-
ness lines. Once inside, he informed
the janitor (falsely) that. unfortunate
ly, after taking the half sovereign out
of his purse he had dropped the purse
itself on the doorstep. The attendant
went out TO secure 1t. but once on the
chilly. wet doorstep the door was Slam
med. Then the deal was repeated. for
the shivering mercenary was not al.
lowed into his warm abode until he
had slipped the half sovereign back
again.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
Almost Disgraceful Affair
at Lima Farewell.
ERRORS MANY BEHIND zMlCH
Southpaw Retires When the
Cause is Hopeless.
Morgan Gives Another Display OF His
Wildness and Lack of Everything
Else--wolfc Finally Finishes Game
Which Lima takes t3 TO O---The
Gruesome Details.

These farewell affairs of the va
rlous clubs in the league are some
thing nere. Remember that parting
with Mansfield when the Tigers fat
tened batting averages and romped
around the bases like q lot of man
iacs. Well the Lima affair was even
worse
It was Lima's game and that much
was evident from the very start.
Munk, who has won but three since
he became n Lacquer and all three
of those from the Diggers, was the
Lima selection. Now in the past.
Diggers have never scored on Munk.
Think of It. Yesterdays farce was
no exception. and the Columbus boy
can go into winter quarters with o
clean record as far as the Diggers
are concerned.
Zmich was in the Digger power
house and despite Munk's past per-
formances the dopers figured Zmich
would lead the way TO another vic
tory. FarrelPs muff of n fly in the
third started the ball a-rolling and
gave Lima its first run. Three more
came in the fifth. Johns and Munk
heat out miserable infeld hits and
Fink sacrificed In taking Willough'
by's throw at first and retiring Fink
Behringer was spiked slightly on the
foot and becoming angry he threw
the ball down into the diamond and
allowed Johns to score from third.
The action was one of the most dis
graceful and uncalled for ever seen
OF the local lot and Behrlnger was
roundly hissed for It. That one play
decided the game and Zmich gets
credit for the loss in the pitching av-
erages, but Behringer Is the real
loser. Had he been badly hurt or
crippled there might have been some
excuse, but under the circumstances
his action was the most fragrant
ever pulled off on the local lot.
Corbin then followed with a clout
TO right that scored Munk. Willough-
by's errors let Snyder get on. Sykes
then hit to Behringer who made n
wild throw to Wolfe at second to
catch Snyder and Corbin scored.
Zmich, despite the ragged play be-
hind him, pulled together, struck
out Miller and Newman hit an easy
one TO Behringer With one down
in the sixth Johns hit to left for two
bases and O'Hara's rank error on
his grounder let him get three bases
on the drive. Munks long liner to
second which Farrell grabbed in his
gloved hand while travelling back
ward, let Johns score from third.
Fink was walked, but when he at
tempted to steal Corbn stepped In
front of Johnstone and blocked his
throw Bierhalter saw the attempt
ana called the runner out.
Then with the game so far gone
there was no hope for the Diggers
Lewis let Zmich, who like others ol
the pitchers have had more than
their share of work lately, pun ou'
and Mogan was sent in.
Mogan's second appearance was
something like his first, only worse
~ that be possible. Corbin hit n roll'
or toward short which Mogan should
have fielded, but he Kept his hahu'
off and Corbln beat the ball 70 nrst
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

Natural naturalization. the chang
Ing of the human body into dried
condition without artificial treatment.
Is an extremely rare phenomenon. In
case reported by Hon. 8. Wolffsohn
Of British Honduras, a middle aged
cody who disappeared between jan
unry and March, 1907, was found more
than year afterward, on May Q. 1908,
IN corrugated Iron hut as perfect
ly preserved mummy. The hut, In o
somewhat Isolated spot at Slbun, was
raised on blocks four or FIVE feet above
the ground and had a door and three
shutters, one shutter being open, while
one had fallen out. The body was
clothed In cotton underskirt, dark
jersey and duck trousers, two pieces
OF rope around the neck proving self
strangulation. The desiccation seem
ed to have been favored by combIna-
tlon of conditions. the season having
been extraordinarily dry and the small
iron house excessively hot. though well
ventilated, while the body was thin
and attenuated as result OF mental
disorder.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

Followers of the harness racing
game the country over are deeply in
terested in the present exhibition
tour of the worlds greatest PAGERS,
Dan Patch, 1853, and Minor Heir,
1859 Ia. 1t Is the intention of M. w.
Savage, owner of the two great horses
TO try TO establish a new mark for
the mile. Both horses were given
several stiff workouts in Grand Forks,
MINI, rectntly, and fast time was
made superintendent Hersey reports
that both horses are training on and
will be ready to go some sensational
miles within short time. Tine
horses Will have busy season OF
race exhibitions. The dates already
made by. owner Savage are as fol-
lows columbua Ohio. today; Ham
line, MINI. Sept. @; Detroit, Mich
Sept. 8; Milwaukee. Wis, Sept. IA;
Sioux CITY. Ia. Sept 21; sedalia, Mo-,
oct. 4; Parsons, Kan, Oct. l3; Dali
las, Tex, Nov. 1. The season Will be
concluded at Phoenix. Ariz, where II
Is believed the lightning fast track
and high altitude will make IL pos
slble for one or both OF the horses to
lower the worlds record.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
SOCIETY

A dinner celebrating the birthdays
of Mr.. Clarence Thrush and daugh-
ter Rena and little Gladys Wilson, OF
Agosta, was given at the home or
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Thrush, three
miles north Of town, Sunday, large
number of relatives being present for
the occasion. An elaborate three
course dinner was served and the
hours were passed socially.
Mr.. Clarence Ford, Mrs. Anna
Ford, Mrs. Josie Deal and children.
Anna, Gertrude, Melven and Vernon
of Moral; Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Will
son and children Leona, Mildred, Ha-
eel and Forest, of Caledonia; Mr Z.
and Mrs. william Wilson and child.
rem Ethel, Gladys and Grace, oi
Agosta, Mr.. Bent Wilson and Mr.
Ellie Thrush, of Marion, We're pres
cnt.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
A GREAT EXHIBITION
OF THE NATIONAL GAME
Back Lot the Scene Of
Great Battle.
Fircmen Find Sliding the Bases Very
Different From Slipping Down the
Pole From Upstairs

A baseball contest that would ex-
cite the sorting blood of the most
arrant scoffer of the game, was pulled
eff on the back lot at the central fire
department Monday. The fremen
supported by q score of youngsters
got busy and soon attracted thou
sands of spectators by their snappy
playing.
Earl Stafford was the pitching ma
chine for the winning side, while
Eugene Stafford held down the box
for the other fellows. 1t was n hard
fought battle from beginning to end
and after eighteen innings, the score
stood twenty-six to sixteen, the win
ners making ten runs in the final
inning. Another contest Will be
pulled off this afternoon.
Zmich and Simson acted as UNI
rifes at Mondays game. The notes
OF the game as recorded by the Of
fetal scorer were as follows. Catch
er Frank had his ankle hurt while
sliding into first base and will not be
in the game for a few days. Shields
will catch for the firemen. here
after, Miller having been released foi
Indifferent playing. Heavy hitting
Tom Mcfarland has been suspended
from the game indefinitely for dis.
/ putting q decision. Eugene Stafford
has been fined fifty cents for back
talk to the umpire. "Cobby' VII
be gagged during all games in th'
future. His melodious voice Is too
charming 10 be used in a ball game
Edward Fetter,/ the heavy hittint
short stop for the firemen, has beer
sold 10 the Dayton blowers for
I handsome sum.
| Games called every afternoon a
| o.30 o'clock. Admission, silence
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

(DBatted for Staley In ninti.
2)Batted for Farrell I'm ninth.
sFink out interference.
stolen bases-Eink, C0rDin, shN-
der. Sykes. Newnliam.
Two-base hits---Corbin, Johns.
Double plays-Newnham TO SYKES.
Hits-OT Zmich I'm innings; OH
Noo,,p In 1-3 inning: of Wolfe, 3
i'm 2-3 innings.
Struck out-By Zmich 2, by Wolfc
Sariiice hits-Willoughby, O'Hara,
Fink. Corbin. snyder. LaRue, Munk.
Bases on balls-On Zmich :. on
Moean 3. of Wolfe 1, OF Munk !.
Left on bases--MariOn. 3; Lima, v.
Hit by pitcher-By Zmich (sykes)'
by Mogan UinISp.
Umpire-Bierhalter Time-2'oo
Attendance-fOO.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

The fifty-fourth birth anniversary
OF Mrs. e. T. Williams of Sugar street
was the inspiration for very clever
ly arranged surprise perpetrated up
on the honor guest at her Sugar
street home Sunday. An elaborate
basket dinner was served at the
noon hour, after which Mrs. Will
'liams was invited to rest in a hand
some lether rocker presented her IL
memory of the occasion.
/ Those present were Mr., and Mrs.
T. A. Fryman, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
FIyman, Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Fry
man and William Fryman, of south
Of Prospect; Mr.. and Mrs. George
Fryman, of Redwood; Mr.. and Mrs
Ray Phillian, of Warrensburg; Hom-
,ei Williams, OF Radnor; Mrs. George
lGottfried and Mrs. Jacob Gottfried
of Kings Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Alva
Green, of Peoria; Charles Jones OF
l.Columbus; Mr. and Mrs Charles vii.
liams and Mr. Chauncey Durfey, ol
Green Camp; Mr.. and Mrs. w. @
llClark, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Williams
Mr. and Mrs. l.. A. Snedeker, Mrs
Carrie Gibson and Misses Gertrude
and Florence Gibson, all OF Marion
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31

Churcbgoers who follow the service
In their prayer books would certainly
miss the "dear old phrase" concerning
"quires and places where they sing"
and In time the old fashioned ''qulres"
may i,e made new fashioned again by
the coming OF rationalized spelling.
"Choir' was n most unnecessary out
rage upon the language. The old Eng.
lish "quer" or "quere" became quite
naturally "quyer" or "quire." and so
It remained until the end OF the seven.
teenth century, when somebody seems
to have introduced "choir.' bcause it
looked more like the French, "'choeur," :"
as IL that were a valid reason. There
could have been no danger of confus.
ing church "quire" ana a "qtiire" Of
paper. which is different word, the
French "cahier," probably from Latin
"quaternariuin." a collection Of four
leaves. London Standard. 5 q
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-31
ThorouuhIy Prepared.

At religious service In Scotland the
late Lord Kelvin noticed youngster
accompanying his grandparents and
sitting wise as young owl through
the sermon.
AT the close Of the service Lord Kel
vim congratulated the grandfather
upon the excellence of the young mans
behavior.
"Och. aye" returned the veteran.
"Duncnn's weel threatened afore l.,
gangs In