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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-07-17
Not a Close Likeness.

II believe that in time Of peace q
nation should be in one respect like
a well-behaved young lady.
For goodness sake. what respect 10
thatf
Maintaining a proper reserve"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
EARLY SHOPPERS.
People Heed Call Of Merchants and
Now Throng Stores.

Local merchants state that there
are more people shopping early this
year than ever before. This Is a
statement which can easily be varifled
by visit to any of the large stores
in the city. 1t will be seen that the
stores are filled with people who APP
preciate the fact that they can Sc
cure better service now and have a
better stock from which to make their
selections than during the last week
befsre Christmas. The large number
OF people who came in on the local
trains today from the neighboring
towns also shows that the people from
these towns are also becoming wise
to the fact that Il g best to do their
shopping early.
Those who are dota their shopping
now find the clerks pleasant and
willing to do their utmost to please
the customers. lew days before
Christmas the clerks will be tired out
and the rush will be so great that
they will be lnable to give the sery'
| ice which one Is able TO get now. The
stocks are better arranged nov than
they will be the last few days before
Christmas, and Il is possible TO do
now In one hour what will take two or
three later
Another thing to be remembered by
the shoppers is that the stocks will
run down, the early shoppers getting
all the choice. Already in some lines
the Christmas stock has run out and
a second order has been placed Many
people were disappointed last year in
not being able to secure what they
wanted as gifts for their families and
friends and these people are deter
mined not TO be disappointed again
this year, which accounts in meas
ure for the fact that there are now
more people shopping early than ever
before.
The amount of buying already has
gone far above all records FOR this
time of the year Merchants are pre-
pared for the rush this afternoon and
evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
WILLARD MAY HEAD q. & o.
Baltimore American Says He Is Slated
to Succeed Murray.

The Baltimore American OF this
morning says: Upon the authority
Of information received from New
York, that Daniel Willard, second vice
president of the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy railroad. and frmerly as
sistant general manager Of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company, Is
slated to succeed Oscar G. Murray as
president OF the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. The change may take place
at the meeting of the directors today
in Baltimore. or 1t may be deferred
FIR sevral months. II is also reported
that if Mr.. Murray retires he will BE-
come chairman of the board OF di-
ctors or of the advisory board, new
board to be created.
A dispatch from Chicago states
that Mr.. Willard declares the report
of his prospective elevation was news
to him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11

solidation OF other lines into a big
trolley system controlled by one cor
poration. Deeds for the purchase OF
about 50 parcels Of land were filed
for record in the clerks Office which
will connect the Frederick and Mid
dletown road with the Washington,
Frederick and Gettysburg road from
its terminal on East Fourth street
with the Frederick and Middletown
road interesting the latter on East
Patrick street.
BY the merging of the three com
panles new corporation is formed,
with capitalization of $1.500.000. The
name OF the new company is the Fred
erick Railroad Company
The board elected the following Of
ficers: President, Emory L. Cob
lentz; vice president, DIR. Franklin B.
Smith; secretary. Charles C. Waters;
treasurer, Thomas H. Haller.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
MAN KILLS HIS WIFE
AND THEN HIMSELF
Horrible Tragedy Enacted at Berkeley
Station This Morning in Which
Chas. Crowl and Young Wife
Were the Principals
rom The World Of Wednesday:

From The World of Wednesday:
One of the most shocking tragedies
IN Berkeley county in many years was
enacted about seven o'clock this
nicrning near Berkeley Station, on Il e
Cumberland Valley railroad four miles
north OF this city, when Charles Crcwl
shot and killed his child-wiie and then
turned the double-barreled gun and
shot himself through the heart They
had only been married three months,
the ceremony having been performed
in this city.
That the ect was premeditated on
the part Of Crowl is borne out by GER
tain facts connected with it.
Crowl and his wife left the home
of the laiter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Adam Jordan, close to Berkeley
Station, together shortly before
seven o'clock this morning, intending
to walk over to the home of their
uncle, john Jordan, about mile from
money. Crowl wasn't feeling well, he
said, and did not eat any break asst
| though his wife did. They left appar-
emily in good humor on their fatal
trip. They were seen passing the sta
ton and crossing a bridge nearby
and then disappeared in the woods
| further on. But Crowl was not then
carrying a gun.
Shortly after o'clock Mr.. George
Brindle, who owns the land through
which they were seen walking heard
two shots close together and then a
third at little longer interval. Think
ing that some persons were hunting
on his land out of season he starte~
out to investigate. Going through the
pine thickets near his house and not
more than three hundred yards from
the railroad station, he came across
the bodies of Crowl and his wife lying
close together in the open with the
gun between them.
Mr.. Brindle found the young woman
lying in a pool OF blood with hole
in her head above the ear and shot
marks in her face. The poor creature
gave a couple gasps and then expired.
Her husband lay groaning with a
heavy charge Of shot in his lett
breast, but his agony only lasted a
minute or two and then life became
extinct.
1t is supposed that Crowl missed
, his aim the first shot, but the second
killed his wife and the third, himself
AS he had no gun when he left home
it is supposed that he had his loaded
gun hidden in the pine thickets but a
short distance from where the tragedy
occurred. This theory Is supported by
the further fact that few days ago
he told his wie's mother that he in
tended some time to kill his wife and
then himself.
Mr.. Brindle fastened to the home of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
JUDGE RRuM5AueH DEAD.
Former Sheriff and Orphans Court
Jurist of Washington County.

Former Sheriff and Orphans Court
Jurist of Washington County.
Hagerstown, Md, Dec. John
Nicholas Brumbaugh. former sheriff
and former judge of the Orphans
court and pne of the best-knoWn far
ners in Washington couaty. died of a
complication of diseases yesterday at
his home at Middleburg, where he
lived retired, aged 50 years
In 1891 he was elected sheriff on
the democratic ticket. In 1897 he was
defeated for county commissioner In
1908 he was elected a Judge of the
Orphans court for four years. He was
district school trustee and director
in the Hagerstown and Greencastle
Turnpike Company.
In 1866 he married Miss Lizzie j.
Lewis daughter of Anthony Lewis.
His widow and the following children
survive: Sheriff Samuel d. Brum-
baugh, Mrs. Harvey Swisher, Anthony
w. Brumbaugh all of Kansas; Adam
Brumbaugh, near Marion; Robert
Brumbaugh, of California; Edward
Brumbaugh and Mrs. Joseph Slime, OF
p. Napoleon Brumbaugh. of Green
castle, and Mrs William Bentz, OF
Funkstcwn, Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11

Mr. Allen Gardner, close to Berkeley
Station, who sent a telephone mes.
sage to Justice Felker and Coroner
w. r. Kline, this city. The coroner,
accompanied by DR.. w. r. Henshaw
and Mr.. F. d. Staley arrived on the
scene about 10 o'clock. The bodies
were ordered removed to the nome OF
the deceased where Coroner Kline as.
sembledsthe following jury of inquest:
BENJAMIN Couchman, J. II. Stump, j.
H. Keesecker. r. u. Starner, Allen
Gardner and f. d. Staley.
Mr.. Hrindie and Mr.. Gardner were
the principal witnesses, and AFT ar
hearing the testimony the jury rem.
dered : verdict in accordance with
foregoing facts.
Latef the body of Crowl was re.
moved to the home Of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Crowl. at
NipetoEn, and that OF his wife was
left In fcharge of her parents.
The tragedy has created gerat ex
element in the community and much
sympathy is felt for the two grief
stricken families. The slayer was
about Il years old, while his wife was
only Ia.
Crowl and his wife had net been
getting along so well together since
their marriage. He wanted her to
live with him with his parents and she
preferred to live with hers. He was
anxious to rent house some where
in the neil hborhood and live by them
selves. but failed to make his ar
rangements. He was arrested last
Saturday night at his fathers home
for going to the Jordan house while
the family were all away and taking
all his wifes clothing and carrying II
to his home. 1t was afterwards re-
turned to her and Crowl paid the
costs of the suit at a hearing here be.
fore Justice Lemen last Monday after
noon. The couple left the office in A
good humcr and no one would have
thought then that a horrible murder
and suicide were so near imminent
They were first cousins. but that hal
nothing to do with the troubles that
may have led up to the tragedy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
OPPOSE SPECIAL SESSION.
Prohibition Party Of West Virginia
Passed Resolution Against II.

Clarksburg, w. Va, Dec. AT a
mittee OF the prohibition party Of
West Virginia, held yesterday at the
waldo hotel resolution was passed
expressing the committees disap-
prevail OF the proposed extra session
of the legislature. The resolution Is
as fellows. Whereas, there is consid-
cradle discussion in the public press
of our state in regard to a proposed
extra session Of the Legislature. and as
the Governor has not indicated his In.
tention in the matter, we desire to ex-
press our doubt as 10 the propriety OF
calling any special session before the
time for the legislature TO meet in reg
ular session.
'Inasmuch as Is but thirteen months
until such time. in this expression We
believe we not only voice the judg-
ment of the 5000 party prohibitionlsts,
but as well. the thoughtful convictions
of large majority OF the citizens OF
he state. But should the Governor
decide to cali such special session, we
earnestly request that he embrace in
the call the question of the submission
to vote Of the people Of prohibition
amendment to the state constitution,
in conformity with the platform
pledge upon which he was elected.
Other miscellaneous business was
transacted by the committee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
F|REMEN'S FAIR
IS BIG SUCCESS
City Band, Ryneai Boys and Red Men
viii Be There Tonight and
Winchester Saturday.

From The World of Thursday:
A big crowd was at the fair IN tn,
rink last night and everything was
lively Comreys band and No. Is
b " we're on hand and helped along
Tonight the City band and No. 3s
will be there. and another lively time
may be expected,
Ryneal Company No. ! and Tusca
rora Tribes of Red Men viii also al
tend the fair tonight.
The Friendship Fire Company and
band OF Winchester are arranging to
come down TO the fair Saturday night
BY special request supper viii be
gin this evening at 6 o'clock and con
tinue, as usual. till II o'cieck.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
SUIT AGAINST .. & 0.
Railroad Is Accused Of Discrimination
In Freight Rates


In Freight Rates.
officials OF the Baltimore and Ohm
railroad have been informed Of a SUIT
which has been brought against the
road in Philadelphia by the Fairmont
and Baltimore Coal and Gas Co. Of
Virginia, and S. NJ. Hamilton, Of Som
erset county, Pa, to recover damages
for alleged discrimination In distribu.~
ing coal cars. The plaintiffs allege
that by rating system Il the railroad
they were allowed a number OF cars
for transportation of coal from their
mines In December 1902, and at in
teryals up 10 1903, these allotments
were reduced to such minimum that
In order to fill the current contracts.
the plaintiffs were obliged to purchase
coal In the open market
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
Owns Waterworks.

The borough of Greencastle will
pay $4,000 for the plant 0. he en-
sumers' Water Company, $1,000 upon
the execution OF the agreement and
$4,000 by April. A bond issue to pro-
vide the purchase money and funds
for the Improvement Of the water sup
ply will be voted upon at the Feb
ruary election.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
From The World of Thursday.

The funerals OF Charles Crowl and
wife, principals in the shocking trag-
edy at Berkeley Station yesterday
morning. in which the young husband
first shot his wife and then himself,
will be held tomorrow.
The funeral service OF Mr.. Crowl
will be held at p. m. at the Spring
Mills church In the Failing Waters
district, where the burial will take
place. The funeral OF Mrs Crowl
will be held at 10 a. m at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Jor-
dan, at Berkeley Station, and inter
ment at Hedgesyille.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
Gone to Cuba.

Mr.. A. b. Carman, formerly princi-
pal OF the public schools of this city
but for some time since located at
East Richiand, O., has gone to Hav-
ana, Cuba, friends here have been In
formed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
MORE CARS FOR 3. G. o.
Officials Advised On Matter-Main
Line Tonnage Grows.

Line tonnage 6roWs.
Officials of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, have been advised that a
number of the new cars ordered some
time ago are about ready for delivery
and will be consigned for the Pitts
burg district, where the car situation
has become serious. The company's
monthly statement for shipments of
this district show that 2,54S,579 tons
of coal and coke were handled in
October, as compared with 2,478,111
tons for the corresponding month last
year. This year the coal shipments
amounted to 2.09S,134 tons and the
coke tonnage aggregated 450,445 tons,
the latter showing the larger gain for
the month.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11

Large assortment of those neat cal
endar pads for use in making your
Christmas pres nts. See them at The
I erkeley atioaery & News Co.'S
store, 105 r. Martin street
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
TO ABOLISH SLAVE TRAFFIC.
Congressman Mann Introduces Bill In
the House.

Congressman Mann Introduces Bill In
the House.
Washington, d. c., Dec. Amy per-
son who aids, induces. or entices ''any
woman or girl to go from one state
to another" is declared to be guilty
Of a crime, punishable by fine and i'm
priscnment, in bill introduced in the
House by Representative Mann, OF
Illinois.
The proposed penalty is fine not
to exceed $4,000, or Imprisonment not
to exceed FIVE years, or in case of a
woman under eighteen years of age
the fine is to be $4,000. and the i'm
pr.sonment fer a term of ten years.
The bill also seeks to carry out the
arrangement with foreign nations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11

Big line of one cent Post Cards to
select from--Berkeley Stationery and
News Company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
MRS. APPLEBY DIES
WITH PARALYSIS
Aged and EstimabIe Lady Moved
Here From Baltimore.
ROBERT E. [. ANDERSON DEAD
Mrs. Appleby Was Mother OF George
w. AppIeby, This City, and Resided
Here Last is Ycars--Mr. Anderson
Came From Winchester; He Died
Suddenly With Hemorrhage.

Suddenly With Hemorrhage.
Mrs. Mary A. Appleby, widow Of @.
w. Appleby, died last night at IL
O'Clock OF paralysis at the home OF
her SON. George w. Appleby, Winches--
ter avenue, aged 70 years. About
year ago she suffered paralytic
stroke Affecting her vocal chords, bat
otherwise she had enjoyed good
health since then. Last Monday she
had second stroke affecting her
whole lett side. since which time she
remained unconscious
She Is survived by three sons.
George W., this city; Israel ID. and
VIM s., of Baltimore; also one sis
ter, Mrs. G. w. Crawford, OF Mont
gomery county. Md She was a Miss
Dove before her marriage and was
born In Montgomery county. Md.
where she spent the greater part Of
her life. She removed here eighteen
years age from Baltimore and had
since resided with her son. She was
a member of the Methodist Episcopal
church and was beloved by all who
knew her.
The funeral will be held Friday after
noon at $50 o'clock at the house, con-
Quoted by Rev. DIR. J. Paul Wright
Saturday morning the remains win be
taken to Washington. leaving here ON
train No s, and buried in GIenwcod
cemetery.
Robert Anderson.
Mr.. Robert II. l.. Anderson, 1874
South Water street, died suddenly
this morning at o'clock OF hemor-
rlage. aged AZ years. He had been
off OF work for week at the BaIti-
more and Ohio shops where he had
lately been employed. on account OF
troublesome cough. This morning
about 4S0 o'clock he awoke his wife
v he noticed that he had been splitting
blood freely She summoned Dr.
Eagle, but before he arrived the man
was dead. passing away very peace
fully Death came Unexpectedly and
was a great shock to his family.
Surviving are his second wife and
five children: Miss Annie by his first
wife. John. Mary, Laura and Robert.
all at home; also one sister. Mrs. l..
II Yetter. In Washington. He was
the son OF John G. Anderson and was
born In Winchester He came here
four years ago. He was timer by
trade and was sober, Industrious
man and had many friends. He was a
member OF the Friendship Fire Co.
and band Of Winchester.
Funeral Saturday in Winchester
The body win leave here on the morn
ing Cumberland Valley train and serv-
Ice In the chapel In Mt Hebron ceme-
terry.
Drops Dead Preparing Breakfast.
Mrs. Mary Beck, wife OF David
Beck. foreman in the pulp mills az
Harpers Ferry, dropped dead yester-
day morning while preparing break
fast She had just returned rom
VISIT to her daughter, Mrs. Butler
Marshall, OF Washington.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
MARTINsBURG. W. Va. SATURDAY. DECEMBER H. 1909
LARGE APPLES
ON EXHIBITION
Fine Exhibit of Luscious Fruit From
Berkeley County, w. Va, On
Tenth Floor of Willard.
From The World OF Thursday

From The World OF Thursday.
The Washington Herald this morn
ing says:
One of the pleasing features OF the
Rivers and Harbors Congress, now In
session in this city, is the exhibit in
the ante-room Of the New Willard
opening into the main hall, where the
congress is sitting. The exhibit Is
partially Industrial and partially made
up of charts and maps relating 10 the
various subjects which will come be-
fore the congress.
The exhibit was assembled by John
H. Finney, secretary of the National
Appalachian Forest Association, and
it was intended to serve as an acces-
sorry bsth to the Southern Commercial
Congress and of the National Rivers
and Harbors Congress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
Big Apples to Be Seen.

The thing which first attracts at
tention on stepping into the room is
the fruit display of Berkeley county
apples, ranged along the west side of
the rcom. Several bushels of the
finest fruit is resting on plates, in
boxes, and in other ways tempting 10
the eye. These apples are of several
varieties which grow so luxuriantly
in the West Virginia orchards. The
display is in charge of H. l.. Smith,
OF Martinsburg, w. Va, who was one
of the managers of the Berkeley coun-
~ apple show held in that city last
month. The apples on exhibition here
are part o. those which formed the
principal exhibit in Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-12-11
Drops Dead Preparing Breakfast.

Mrs. Mary Beck. wife OF David
Beck. foreman in the pulp mills az
Harpers Ferry, dropped dead yester-
day morning while preparing break
fast. She had just returned rom a
VISIT to her daughter, Mrs. Butler
Marshall, OF Washington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-10-28
Wants Pay For Work

Captain Boushmaa, master of the steamship Humboldt, has com. menced suit against the Paeids Coast Steamship Co. for salvage amounting to $25.ooo. The claim o. Captain Boughman, as alleged in the complaint filed by him. is that the Cottage City was disabled nsar Carers Bay and n danger of being lost at the lime she was picked Up by the Humboldt. The me tar yoaiaI IL, Cottage City. which amounted 10 less than $500. has, il is understood. been assum- el by tie Pacific Coast Steamship company.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-10-28
Winter Boat Schedule

The larger steamship compan- ies are arranging their winter sch edules, each taking off boat. Thus the Pacific Coast Company will lay the Seattle up, operating only the Cottage City, and one freighter if business enough for the latter presents itself. The Alaska Steamship Company will tie the Dolphin up. leaving the Jefferson on the run. and calling in al Wran- gel1 on the way north each trip. The Humboldt management an- nounces that their ssannch little vessel will continue on ter present schedule. making all the regular stops.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-10-28
Thcaa Juneau Assault Gases

The District Court in session at Ketchikan, adjourned in a hurry this week. H'ita the exception ot a civil case or two, all of them small. there w35 no business to come up except those Juneau as sault cases. Friday Editor O. Brien entered 2 plea of guilty to the charge of assault and battery 5a Ei. (. Russell, editor ot the Juneau Dispatch, and the next day .lhc caEe agaiEst (. V. Summers of aiding and abetting O'Brien was heard and q verdict of not guilty brought in by the trial jury after being out less than fifteen minutes. And there the matter hung until Monday of this week. When court convened that morning U. s. At torney ]. J. Boyce arose and made he statement that inasmuch as his office had been unable to secure q conviction in the case against. Sum- mers; which was the strongest in the bunch, he would make the mo- lion that the cases of resisting an officer, against Summers, Shattuck, O'Brien and Cheek, be dismissed,
 His statement dropped like 5ombshell in the courtroom, and in an instant Summers was on his feet demanding a trial for himself and those indicted with him, on the ground that nothing but a trial and acquittal could relieve there names of the disgrace which the indict- ment and the attendant publicity had caused. Attorney L. P. Shackleford followed in an ar raignment of Attorney Boyce and his methods the equal of which had probably never been heard in any court of the district, and concluded with the demand that the court compel that official to state his req sins for the position he had taken. Boyce replied in kind, and so heat ed did the discussion become that the court had to call the two attor- neys to order and instruct them to address their rema. ks to him and not to each other. and later stated that he would not require the Dis trict attorney's office to give any more reasons for the petition to dismiss the cases than that office felt disposed to make.
 Sentence was imposed on 0 Bri- ana fine of S2oo.oo and one third the costs-after which minor matters were disposed of; and then the court adjourned.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-10-28
Ragged Five Bear

With five fine bear skins to show as sheir trophies of the trip, Charley Bryant and Frank Gadd returned this week from a months $ hunting tip in the neighborhood of the Santa Anna cannery. One of the bears was a monster, the skin Of which will make a fnerobe, when Frank gets it tanned. The boys report that other game is scarce in that region but that the trout are there in immense num- bArs furnishing excellent sport.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-10-28
EEaIl3.g r an Dance

Y5a a~s invited ,o attend q bal. u Red Ner's It4l. Saturday night The occasion is q tIalloV Fen party, and nelaia@ will be spared to make i. all it should b.. First class music has been secured and y5u'll be bound to have q good time Ii you attend.