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The sun., 1909-02-03
4. K. BUTLER A SUICIDE
SCION or Old FAMILY SHOOTS
HIMSELF At HOTEL ROLAND.
Ier Note TO Dtaconess OF 81. Thcmast
Chapel Ssying He Feared insanity
and Had Not slept for six Months
--u.s son OF a Wealthy Contractor.

""u "au w" .,.
YVES son ~ "es''' 'o"'ac'o''
After writing a note in which he said
he feared he would become insane Horace
X. Butler, who recently came on here
from San Jose, Cal. where he was visit
ing relatives, shot himself through the
head Yesterday In the Hotel Roland, IS
and 90 East Fifty.ninth street, and died an
hour later In Flower Hospital. He was
last seen late in the forenoon. Two hours
later a maid who went to make up his
room found him dying on the floor with a
,ss calibre revolver at his side. He had
reoistered NJ the hotel on January % as
aT ~ pisI ". Wi, it., y S,,t ~
H. N. DHu' He" I'm wy ouV 'n'
note addressed 10 MIS- Irosoy, deacon
ess Of St. Thomas's Char ell on East Fifty.
ninth street and supervising nurse Of the
parish told who he was:
My DEAR Mrs. CRosBT-G forgive me
Tor committing thls rash act. am no
longer able TO endure this terrible suffering
! have been unable to sleep for six months
shall become insane. Mr.. Kull. the funeral
director Of lon Second avenue, has the
deeds 10 nv plot at Woodlayn. Please
taks fuII charge NJ my remains Thanking
Won for many kind fayors / will say good
~. ~ ''' many unn,cr Z p,'y,sn
Butler, who came from an old New YORK
family, lived at $40 Lexington avenue up
To Noyember 1901. when his mother died
ond Io,. H., = sor.,ro I;s so,har bad
80 a.: ~ ..a.i-. L,,.;.. a., -
oeen III the CONTRACTING BUSINESS III 'his
city and amassed considerable money,
which he left to the wife upon his death.
IaEinr.n. a,.aa,,o ko,,sa "a ,rara,,ad
CeA,hsvon @ aNenue nouSe Gnu u"'eieu
III tne west anu Oh Tue Nohuheh''
Buffers parents were regular COM
municants at st. Thomas's Chapel 22e
East Fifty-ninth street, and Mrs. Crosby
one OF the deaconesses. used to call daily
The son never attended the church. but
he came TO know Mrs. Crosby and often
told her that some day he would become
a member of st. Thomas's and attend
with the regularity of his mother and
father.
After the death Of the mother NJ rs.
Crosby saw nothing Of Butler until Mon
day morning. when he entered the par
ish house and told her he was very sick
She said she would take him straight
to Flower Hospital, but he said he
didn't want 20 go then but would wait
until Tuesday morning between 10 and ~
o'clock Mrs Crosby said he was suf-
feTing from nervousness and appeared
TO be on the verge OF collapse Although
she tried her best to get him TO go to the
hospital with her he was obdurate and
insisted that the following morning would
be time enough. He left the parish house.
Just two blocks away from the Hotel
Roland. promising 10 return before noon
at the latest.
II was shortly after L? o'clock when
Belle Goldman, chambermaid. opened
~ - nd inv,
living on the floor with bullet wound in
his head Detective Cummings Of the East
Fifty-frst street station. who was called
in, called an ambulance and Butler died
The sun., 1909-02-03
DIVORCE FOR sHERMAN'S NIECE
From Dr. Strother W. Rice OF This City
They We're Married In S84.

UTICA. Feb. 2.--Justice Andrews in
the Supreme Court to-day granted Mrs.
Cornelia CooHingham Rice of this city,
q niece of vice-Presid ent elect Sherman,
a divorce from DR.. Strother w. Rice OF
New York upon the ground OF infidelity.
Mr. and Mrs. Rice have not lived to-
gether since leoi when she left him at
Westfield. n. j.. and returned 10 the home
OF her parents in this city. DIR. Rice is
were married at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cookingham in this city in 1894. There
are two children, Louise Sherman Rice,
aged 13. and Mary Stewart Rice. aged ~.
The sun., 1909-02-03
GETS HITCHCOCK'S OLD JOB.
T. y. Weed Appointed Chlef Clerk OF the
Depa rtment OF Commerce and Labor.

WAsHISoroS. Feb 2.-Theodore l..
Weed Of Connecticut has been appointed
chief clerk OF the Department OF Commerce
and Labor. a place formerly held by
Frank H. Hitchcock, who will enter the
Taft Cabinet rs Postmaster General, MIR.
" eed was rivate secretary TO Chairman
Hitchcock during the recent national
camr aign. He acted in a like car acity
for Oscar s. Straus. Secretary OF Com
rnerce and Labor. before and since the
Mr. Weed, who is 81 years old, is one Of
the youngest men ever selected for the
chief clerkahip Of an executive depart
meDt
The sun., 1909-02-03
ylce.president sherman Visits Metz.

e-President-elect Sherman. who was
in the city yesterday. spent most Of the
afternoon at the Comptroller's office talk
ing with Mr.. Metz. Mr.. sherman said
he was there TO swap few stories with
Mr.. Metz, and the Comptroller said that
the -Ptdsfdelt-ele was there TO
transact some busnees also. .-..
The sun., 1909-02-03
r.cb.r.Hansen.s Clerk DISCHARGED.

Frank Guerin, formerly a c.erk to Carl
Fischer-Hansen. who was arrested on
Sunday night charged with stealing ss7
from Mrs. Marie Drisooll Of ia West
Forty-ffth street. was discharged yester-
day after an examination by Magistrate
Kernochan in the West Side police court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
GRAND LODGE or
|. 0. 0. F. ADJ0URNS
colored Odd Fellows OF State Close
Successful Meeting With Big
Banquet and Dance.

The twenty-second biennial session
OF the grand lodge of colored Odd Fel-
lows of West Virginia, held in Mar
tlnsburg this week. came to a close
Thursday night with the big banquet
In the Katz hall. which was attended
by more than 800 persons. The menu
served was an unusually fine one, and
embraced all the delicacies Of the sea
son. DR.. Samuel Gray was toastmas-
ter. and during the banquet speeches
were made by George W. Hughes, OF
Huntington; John s. lJoel, OF Mont
gomery: A. P. Straughter. OF Hinton:
]. w. Walker. OF Inwood; Rev. G. X
Trigg, OF Shepherdstown; Fred r.
Kramer. OF Martinsburg, and K. R.
Thompson. OF Charles Town. Mar
shall's orchestra, under direction or
w. o. Turner. rendered a program 81
seven numbers during the banquet.
At the final business session OF the
grand lodge on Thursday evening. the
following officers were elected:
District Grand Master--John s.
Noel, OF Montgomery.
Deputy District Grand Master--Fred
r. Kramer. OF Martinsburg.
District Grand Secretary NJ.
Trice. OF Anderson
District Grand Treasurer. M,
Craggett. OF Keystone
District Grand Directory L. Hun.
OF North Fork.
oficers OF the o. Nj. g. A. were cleo
ed as follows;
President--w L. Jones, OF Wheel
ing.
secretary-George II. Hughes. OF
Huntington.
Observation-Disclosures Buster, OF
Montgomery.
DIRECTORY Frank Briscoe. Of Mar
tinsburg.
The Household OF Ruth ended its
sessions Thursday. the last business
being the election OF officers, the cleo
ton resulting as follows:
District Grand Most Noble Governor
ELIZA jackson. OF Fairmont-
District Grand Right Noble Cover
nor--Anna 3. Ramer. of Martinsburg.
District Grand Worthy Recorder
Mary Lewis, OF Reconceverte.
District Grand Worthy Treasurer
Carrie Watson OF Montgomery.
District Grand Most Noble Governor
Sadie Jones. OF Wheeling.
The above officers were all installed
Thursday. the installation ceremonies
being the last OF the dual session. The
meeting was the most important ever
held In West Virginia. and 1t Is es-
timated that at least 500 delegates and
visitors were present on Thursday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
OLD SOLDIER
FOUND DEAD
Thos. Payne Dropped Dead in Hedges
Vile Church Yard--Was confed
crate Veteran.

Mr. Thomas r. Payne. an old Con
federate soldier OF Hedgesville, was
found dead Monday evening about
o'clock In the Episcopal church yard
where he had been trimming some
trees. His death resulted from heart
trouble and no inquest was held
When he failed to come home for sup
per his wife sent two little girls after
him and they found him dead in the
church yard. He was ~ years old
He is survived by his wife and three
SONS: Walter and Ernest. OF Hedges
Vile, and Frank. In Ohio; also three
sisters. Mrs. Geigler. Harrisburg. Pa;
Mrs. Crawford. OF Allensville, and Mrs
Pearrell. OF Little Georgetown. The
funeral arrangements have not been
made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
GOVERNORS DAY
AT CAMP DAWSON
Governor Glasscock Pitches in Base
bali Game at Camp and Weber
Foreman Catches.
BY G. v. Teller.
Camp Dawson, Kingwood. w. Va.
ri ~ tam

Camp Dawson, Kingwood, w. Va.
July II, 1909
Today, Saturday, was Governor s
day at camp. Governor Glasscock
arrived in camp Friday evening and
was escorted from Caddell station by
the first bettallion and the regimental
band under command OF Major Amick
Company "F', the only company In
camp which is supplied with cots. vol
unteered and supplied the Governor
and his party with them.
This morning the Governor and his
staff inspected the camp and quarters
OF the 7nen. In the afternoon he
pitched the first ball on the new base
ball diamond and opened the game be
tween Hirora and the First Regiment
The Governor wound up and deliver
ed the ball with such ease and grace
to show that he was at one time a
base ball player. Weber Foreman
who did the catching for the guards
men, had the honor of receiving the
ball pitched by the state executive
officer. The game resulted in tie
score of to 4, the game being called
at the end of the seventh inning on
account of the regimental review
which took place at $50 p. m. The
soldier boys were somewhat handi
capped by not having uniforms end be
ing compelled to play in their heavy
shoes. Foreman received a number
of compliments on his backstop work
both from the officers, the guards and
the visitors.
Immediately after the ball game the
regiment was reviewed by the gov
ernor and his staff. After the review
the regiment was drawn up in mass
and Governor Glasscock made short
speech. in which he thanked the mem
bers of the guards for their courteous
treatment and conplimented them on
their fine appearance and drilling. In
his speech ,he told of his attitude to
wards the National guards which was
to have small guard Of not more
than two regiments but to have them
of the best fellows in the state, and &c
eaufp them with the best. He also
said that he favored the building OF
armories at the home stations OF the
guards and have them used as club
rooms by the members. Special
trains were run on the M. & K. r. X
and there were quite a few visitors
present from Morgantown and the sur
rounding towns.
The health Of company "F' Is the
best, the only complaint from the mer
Is from sun burns. All the boys are
in the best OF spirits. The people D
Preston county are doing all In theil
mower to entertain the guardsmen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
THREE HUNDRED MEN
ARE ALREADY AT WORK
Force Will Be Augmented, II is Said
Columbia Company Gets Eastern
ohio--Work VIII Be Pushed With
All Possible speed--company VIII
Control Vast Output Of Gas.

A special dispatch from Grafton
says the natural gas line to be con
structed by the Philadelphia company
between the Lost Creek field and Bal
timore was commenced yesterday
and the work will be rushed to com
pletion. Three hundred laborers were
strated to work at Lost Creek, and the
number will be augmented when the
work gets in full swing. The com
pany has been experiencing much
trouble In securing teams, and has
been offering Sc a day for double
team and driver This is the highest
price ever paid in the region. The
line Will be 16 inch one and one Of
the most important in the country.
Fifty cars OF pipe are now at Lost
Creek
The Columbia Gas Company. which
owns 100000 acres OF gas lands in
West Virginia, has acquired the East
Ohio Gas Company from the Standard
Oil Company, making changes in re
turn. The Eastern Ohio owned three
pipe lines from West Virginia to the
northwestern part OF Ohio, where 500,
900 consumers are supplied with
natural gas. The Standard owns prac
tically 100000 acres OF gas lands in
West Virginia. The Columbias holds
are divided into three tracts--220, 900
acres In Southwestern West Virginia
220, 1000 In Central West Virginia and
60.S00 acres in the Eastern West
Virginia field.
The Columbia built and put In oper
alton a line connecting Cincinnati
with the southwestern field and &C
qudred a supply from 40 wells OF 200,
100000 feet OF gas day. The deal
gives the Columbia the entire distrib
utive system of the East Ohio Com
pany and 1t will supply the 100000
consumers of the latter.
To protect Youngstown, a year ago
an agreement was entered into by
which theStandard Oil Company Is to
build a pipe line from the central and
eastern fields OF West Virginia to the
Columbia pipe lines In the southwest
ern field. The Columbia company Is
to buy gas from the Standard as need
ed at wholesale. The Standard Oil
Company surrenders all retail gas bus
mess and supplies the Columbia and
the Ohio river territory In wholesale
only. The Columbia thus gets the en-
tire Eastern Ohio retail field, result
ing In the elimination OF competition
in Cleveland.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
MAY HOLD WORLDS FAIR.
West Virginia is Talking Of q Semi
centennial Celebration.

Wheeling, w. Va. July 20.--The
suggestion of the fitting celebration o.
the semi centennial OF West Virgins
on June 90. 1913, has been taken ur
throughout the State and Is now be
ing generally discussed in a manner
which indicates that some definite
plan will be formed in a short time
Some prominent men suggest the hold
ing OF worlds fair.
Senator Scott and Elkins and the
States FIVE Representatives and Gov
w. f.. GIasscock have Endorsed the
idea Of celebration
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Union sunday school picnic.

The City Band has been engaged to
play for the union Sunday school pic
mic OF the Trinity Methodist, First
Methodist and First Baptist churches
at Pen Mr. on August 5. The joint
committee will meet tomorrow even
ing at 1880 in the r. M. G. A. build
ing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24

politics, being kept very busy with my
work in the senate chamber"
When asked as to his candidacy to
succeed himself in the senate, Senator
Scott replied: If the people Of West
Virginia wish to return me to the sen.
ate. shah feel very grateful"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
WILL OF MRS. LYETH.
Admitted to Probate in Clerk Hobbs
ONCE.

The will OF Ifr. Harriet s. Lyeth
has been admitted to probate in
County Clerk Hobbs office. She
bequeaths all her real estate, consist
ing of house. lot and store on East
Martin street and her share in lot on
the corner of West Virginia avenue
and Baker street, to her three sons,
John G. Lye.h, Henry G. Lyeth and
Joseph II. Lyeth. Her personal prop
erty she also gives 20 her sons 10
either divide or sell and divide the
proceeds. She appoints her son,
Joseph RI. Lyeth, as executor without
bond. The instrument Is dated May
IL. 1908.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
BooTLEoeER CAUGHT.
shepherdstown Man Held Here For u
s. Court.

John Ross, OF Shepherdstown, ar
rested by Deputy Marshall Brown for
Illicit selling OF liquors, had hearing
Friday afternoon before U. s. Com
missioner Thomas. He was found
probably guilty and held in the sum
OF 5000 bond for trial at the United
states district court that meets in this
city in October next.
Attorney Harry A. Downs appeared
for the defence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24

will concerning mighty matters oil
state and church and also concerning
the minute of daily life, stood revealed
the Bible Faith in such a God, made
men fearless of kings. of popes and OF
prelates. They were afraid only OF
offending the Majesty of the Most
High.
Thrice Messed We're America II
there were millions OF men, church
and state, who built their lives upon
the abiding spiritual principals that
underlay and overarched the life OF
John Calvin"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
SUMMER TIME
SOCIAL EVENTS
Birthday Party For Fiorence staubIy.
Miss Carrie Roush Entertains.
Jolly strawride.
From The World Of Tuesday:

From The World OF Tuesday:
Mrs. Leonard II. Staubly, OF Frank
berrytown, entertained nearly j score
of children yesterday afternoon and
evening in honor OF the eleventh
birthday Of her daughter. Florence
Staubly A couple hours were delight
fully spent In the woods and then all
returned to the house where refresh
ments were served Games and music
occupied the time in the evening and
all fully nioyed the party. Miss Julia
Staubly and Mrs A. M. Staubly assist
ed the hostess In entertaining the
youngsters.
Miss Florence was the recipient OF
number OF handsome presents on
this happy occasion.
Miss Roush Entertains.
Miss Carrie Roush win entertain a
number OF young people this evening
at Rosemont In honor OF her house
guest, Miss Ruth Mccandlish. os PIED
mont
Straw Ride.
The young people at Mrs Edward
Isuptons, west Of town. and some in
vited friends will have jolly straw
ride this evening, following a lawn
tennis party
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Star Ball Player Here.

Mr. John Eicherly, Of York, Pa. who
was the star outfielder of the strong
Columbia A. C. team and formerly a
player in the Hudson River League,
Is in Martinsburg and may play on
the Y. NJ. c. "A. team. He led the bat
ting when he played with Columbia
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
Pleasing Program Of Music.

pleasing Program OF Music.
AT the close of the address Miss
Brodbeck and Miss Ensminger. OF
York, sang duet. after which the
audience sang "The Tie That Binds
The exercises closed with .he doxolo-
gy and the benediction by Rev. j. B.
Shontz, of Cham bersburg.
From 2,45 to 3:45 the we'll known
Wayne Band, OF Waynesboro of who
Charles B. Clay.on is the director. and
which will appear in the musical fes
tival in Hagerstown next Tuesday rem.
dered a concert in the auditorium
This feature proved very enjoyable
and was listened to by fully two-thirds
of those who attended the services in
the auditorium.
At 3:45 began the All College
hour. This has been a Feature for
some years and appears to be steadily
growing in favor. Graduates and stu
dents OF the various colleges repre-.
scented upon the grounds participated
College songs were sung and yells
given.
Some of the colleges and the mum
Der OF representatives. present were as
follows: Woman's College, Frederick
Md. 81; Franklin and Marshall. 40:
Ursinus.22; Massanutten. II; MERGERS
burg Academy, IA; Palatinate. 3; Cat
aba. 2; Columbia University, 3; In
stitute OF Japan, i; Kee Mar, 4; Uni.
versity OF Maryland. /; Washington
and Lee. /: Dickinson, 8; Wilson, q
About fifteen other institutions were
represented. In all there were about
225 registered.
The reunion next year will be held
on the third Thursday in July, VIII oh
falls on the 21st.
The old officers and board OF direc-
tors were reelected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24

Frederick s. Robertson. Herndon
w. Va, and Mabelle Williams, OF Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, took out marriage
license yesterday In Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-07-24
lnwood Fair.

The Inwood Fair viii be held Sep
TENDER IA IL. preparations for whicn
are we'll under way by the manage
ment
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-26
REGISTER DAN ARMS
HEARS LAND CONTEST

The time Of, the local land offic"
officials Mas taken up yesterday In
hearing testimony In the contest case
# Joseph Mier and Thomas Cowan
against John \. Smith. involving the
west half OF the northwest quarter
and the west half of the southwest
quarter of section 26, township IL
north OF range 10 west, situated near
Hall. Mont.
The contest was instituted by the
plaintiffs. who alicge that the defend
ants had filed on the land as n home
stead entry. whereas the tract is Of Il
mineral nature, as is proven by the
fact that they, the plaintiffs, have
located the Hidden Treasure quartz lnd"
mining claim. The plaintiffs claim
that the land is more valuable as min
eral than as agricultural land and
pray that ii be 50 decided by the
land office officials. The final hearing
will be had at later date
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-26
LOCAL BREv|TiES

Smoke "Carma" cigars,
Mrs. George BILLS of Glcndive is the
the guest Mrs. &. Il. Elton.
Smoke VIM. Hooper cigars
]. II. Smith of Seattle Is attending
Ia business affairs in this city.
II. ]. Hamill. architect, Phone 297.
Fred Holbrook OF Florence paid Mis-
soula Il business visit yesterday.
J. T. Power for soda water.
". \. Adams of kalispell was n
guest at the Savoy hotel yesterday.
Mnffitt. real estate. Phone $40 b.
II. Il. Stoner of l.olo Hot Springs
Was visitor in MisSnula yesterday.
Drink John Gund's Peerless beer.
Il V, Cloudy of seattle attended to
business matters in the city yesterday
Billiards and pool. 1o7 East Front,
Cyrus Smith OF Hamilton was n
business visitor in the city yesterday.
Marsh. the undertaken. Phone 32l.
J. \. Holland Was in the city yes
terday from his home ON the reserVa-
ton
+ 7. Keith. insurance. Florence hotel.
Smoke "Carma" cigars
Mr. and Mrs. \ l.. Harsh of Wal
lace visited friends in this city yes
terday.
X. W. Kemp, insurance Duncan blk.
J. a Curran of Stevcnsville attend
ed L. business affairs in this city yes
terday.
DIR. Willard. osteopath. LIST Nat. bank
DIR. J. ] Mahoney. LIST Nat. Blk. bldg.
Il. r O'Ncil of Wallace greeted
friends and acquaintanccs in this city
yesterday.
Public sten"grapher. Dawson. ) Dixon
=. Ferguson. insurance. real estate.
George Nelson of BUTTE WAS in the
city yesterday looking after business
interests
james NJ Rhoades. fire insurance,
Smoke Charles the Great and Bull
wer
Albert Richter "f Salt Lake is
spending a day OF two an business in
this city.
Smoke "Carma" cigars.
Public stenographer. Florence no.
tel office.
\. Zchlsrh, II prominent resident Of
Plains, spent Yesterday in this city
on business.
HaN" Your clothes pressed at Lem
lryS. next To MiS>uula hotel
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-26
TWO ACCUSED MEN
LANDED IN PRISON

Max kuppaoin. the man arrested
Tuesday night for furnishing n gun
in the California Wine House. YES
terday pleaded guilty to the charge
before Police Judge Small and MAS
sentenced to pay a fine of $25. in lieu
of which he will spend the next II
days in the county Jail
August Balwi"rchak. just released
from the county Jail for stealing Il
bicycle. Was yesterday before the po-
lice judge. charged With a sm'ar Of
Tense. ii being alleged that he stole Il
bicNcl" from \. X. Andersen. the we'll
known real estate man.- and sold II
He will reside at the county jail for
the next so days.