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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
BIG GAS DEAL IN I
WEST VIRGINIA
Standard Oil Company Thought to Be
the Observation-Disclosures
Embraces 100000 Acres.

The greatest gas deal ever consum'
mated in West Virginia was closed in
huntingdon yesterday when the United
Fuel Gas Company took over the West
Virginia holdings of the Columbia Gas
and Electric Company. The deal EN-
braces more than 500 miles of pipeline
and more than 100, 1000 acres of rich
gas territory and the greatest known
gas fields in the United States.
The Columbia Gas and Electric Com
pany last July completed a monster
pipeline from the Roane County, West
Virginia, field to Cincinnati. The Co.
lumbia Company retains this pipeline
from the Big Sandy River, and the
sale embraces a stipulation compel
ling the United Fuel Gas Company to
furnish gas in wholesale quantities to
the Cincinnati trade. The United Fuel
Gas Company will now have a com.
plete monopoly in Huntington, w. Va;
Catlettsburg and Ashland, KY, and in
Irontown and Portsmouth, o.
The United Fuel Gas Company is be
| lieved to be a branch of the STANDARD
Oil Company. though this connection
does not appear on the surface. The
Dimick interests. supposed TO be com
petitive to the United Fuel Gas Com
pany, owned by Pittsburg capitalists
also pass to the United Fuel people
| The amount involved in the deal APP
proximates $4,000, 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
JAMES B. SMALL
DIED or PARALYSIS
MAJ One of the Most Widely Known
and Best Men Of 6er-
kelley County.
From The World OF Thursday.

Mr.. James b. Small, OF one OF the
Oldest and best known families in Ber-
keley county, died this morning at
1880 O'Clock at his residence on the
Tuscarora pike, four miles west of
town, aged 733 years. He suffered a
paralytic stroke FIVE years ago and
had never been well since, spending
the greater part of the time in the
house.
Surviving are his wife, who was
Miss Frances Chenowith, of this coun-
ty. and two daughters, Misses Minnie
b. and Mamie C. Small. at hone; one
lister, Mrs. b. F. Patterson, New York;
also his stepmother, Mrs. Mary ].
Small. and a half sister, Mrs. Virginia
Williams, both of South Maple ave
nre, this city.
Mr.. Small was the son of James w.
| Small and was horn and reared north.
west of this city. He was a successful
farmer and for some years was, also,
extensively engaged in the stock bust
ness. He was a staunch republican
in politics and served one term in
the state legislature in the trm of
1~S96-1S9S. He was. also. one of two
men who made the decennial assess
nent of the county some years ago.
He was a member of the Lutheran
| Church for a long time and was up
right in character and a good citizen.
Few men in Berkeley county were
more widely known than he, his busi-
ness relations extending far beyond
confines of his state, thus acquiring an
acquaintance in various sections oil
the country. The last few years he led
a retired life, always enjoying the con
J idence and esteem of his fellow citi-
zens. On his social side Mr.. Small was
genial and hospitable, kind and gem
erous.
Funeral Saturday at 2 p. m. at the
house, conducted by Rev. g. S. Trump
and interment in Green Hill cemetery
lthis city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
Mr.. BOYER AGAIN
LEASES PLAY HOUSE
Mr.. w. n. irvine, the Local Manager
Promises More and Better At
fractions the Coming Year.

From The World of Thursday:
Mr.. Walter J. Lambert, owner OF
the Central Opera House, today in an
interview with a representative OF
The Evening World, authorized the
statement that he had again leased
the local theater to Mr.. Charles w.
Boyer, OF Hagerstown, for the ensuing
year upon practically the same terms
that obtained during the past season.
Mr.. w. III. Irvine, the local manager,
will continue in that capacity, and as
Mr.. Irvine has demonstrated that he
Ia the right mar In the right place,
his regime will undoubtedly prove
more popular than heretofore. Mr.. IT.
vine, to use a common expression, has
made good'in fact-he has more than
made good, and he promises more and
better attractions during the coming
season.
Not only win moving pictures and
vaudeville of the highest class be pre-
sented, but the very best OF the trav.
cling dramas and musical comedies
will be staged.
The coming season at the Central
promises to break all records, as Mr..
Irvine has booked a number of fine
attractions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12

Dor organizations which are enforcing
was one of the longest consultations
that has been held since mediation
began, lasting nearly four hours.
Conferred With Officials.
After lunch DR.. Neill called the Off
| cials of the road into consultation. and
the discussion with them lasted for
several hours. No statement was IS
sued by the Baltimore and Ohio. and
DR.. Neil would not comment upon the
situation further than to say. "While
there is life there is hope" and that
other conferences would be held to-
day.
Even should mediation fail, there Is
still hope that the employees will con-
sent to arbitration. Under the Erd-
man act, this follows mediation. If the
latter is not sufficient to bring about
a settlement. As was set forth sever
al days ago, the labor organizations do
not look favorably upon arbitration,
and would prefer the question me-
dated. But 1t is not thought that
they will refuse to trust heir case III
the hands of an arbitral board, when
by that can alone a strike a be
averted. II arbitration takes place
under the Erdman act, each side must
agree to abide by the decision render
ed by the arbitrators and to stick to
it for n year. The Baltimore and
| Ohio Railroad officials have already
declared their willingness to arbitrate
and to abide by any decision that may
be handed down by the board OF arbi-
traitors, So far the leaders OF the en-
ployes have refused to express them
selves upon arbitration.
The officials OF the engineers and
firemen are still in the city, and, 1t Is
said, win ask for a hearing upon their
demands as soon as the present con-
troversy is settled. owever, IL a dis
agreement results 1t is not believed
that the demands of the engineers and
firemen will be taken up at this time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS.
Generous Offer to Students Of the Mar
tinsburq Hiah School.

Prof. w. C. Morton, superintendent
OF the city schools. has received a com
m%unication from President G.. r.. Den
ny, OF Washington and Lee Universe
ty, of Lexington, Va, offering a free
$50 scholarship to a pupil OF an adj
vanced grade OF the M~artinsburg High
School. The successful pupil will be
exempt from paying any tuition fee In
the academic and engineering depart
ments. The High School Alumni is
also entitled to q scholarship.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
OUT FINES.
Men Put to Work on Streets and Wo-
men to S~crubbinq.

OF the ten colored people, five men
and five women, arrested Tuesday
night for either visiting or being in
mates of a colored house of ill-fame In
the western section of town, four oil
them arranged to pay their fines Of
$3.50 each before Judge Letter yester
day afternoon, the others being held
in the lookup. This morning the three
men were set to work sweeping the
streets and three women to cleaning
up about the city hall, in lieu of fines
of $3.50 a piece. A good idea, for they
can thus earn their bread.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
Mrs. c. Holmes Boyd WEEDS.

Announcement has been made in
Winchester OF the marriage Of Alex.
ander r. Pendleton, a wealthy retired
Winchester lawyer and Mrs. Lily Dan
bridge Boyd, widow of e. Holmes Boyd
who was a prominent member of the
Winchester bar, which was solemnized
in New York February "a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pendleton are now on
an extended wedding trip, after which
they will occupy his large estate near
Winchester.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
N |. NORRIS WILL.
Two Martinsburg Girls Get Requests
From Rich Northumberland.

From The World of Thursday:
The will Of James l.. Norris, late OF
Washington. d. c., dated January %,
1907, was admitted to probate in thai
city yesterday. The sons are named
as executors. After devising large be-
quests to his children, he leaves $3.50
each to his nephew, James Norris Rob
inson, OF Washington. and Anna v.
and Ida r. Robinson, OF Martinsburg,
children of Lewis w, Robinson, this
city, and brotherin-law of Mr.. Norris.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
MRS. eLAsscock IN RUNAWAY.
Wife OF the Governor Of West Virginia
Has Marrow Escape.

Charleston, March 10.-Broken in
health from too close application to
official duties. Governor Glasscock LETT
yesterday for Florida to recuperate.
For the past week he has been unable
to be at his ONCE.
While returning from accompanying
her husband to the train, Mrs. Glass
cock figured IT. a runaway. which was
extremely exciting. She escaped In
Jury.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12

Monongalia county executive com
mittee has decided to let the people
vote for republican candidates for
United States Senate at primaries to
be held in May. The names of both
Mr.. Scott and Mr.. Hubbard viii be
placed on the ticket.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
FUNERAL OF Il. J. sElBERT.
Service viii Be Held on Friday at His
Late Residence.

From The World OF Wednesday:
The funeral of Mr.. Henry J. Seiber..
who died shortly after noon yesterday.
will be held Friday at II a. M. at his
late residence. No. 1927 West King
street. The service will be in charge
OF Rev. DR.. J. A. Hoffheins. OF the Re
formed Church. and for years the pas
tor and personal friend of Mr.. Sci
bert. The pallbearers will be mem
bers of the consistory of Christ Re
formed Church. The interment win
take place in Green Hill Cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
Bio Surprise Party.

A large and pleasant surprise party
was held last night at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Alex Roach, North Queen
street. About forty people, married
and single, were there and all had a
good time. Cards were played, to-
gether with some amusing games,
while music and refreshments were
other enjoyable features.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
PiERPoNT.
At Last He Is to Be Honored BY Dedi-
cation of His Statue.

Washington, d. c., March 9.-At
last Governor Pierpont's statue will be
dedicated In statuary hall, possibly
with the attendance Of several West
Virginia officials. Senator Scott intro.
duced a resolution fixing on an early
date and arranging for appropriate
exercises.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
GOES TO NV YORK.
Mr.. Frame to Contract for Materials
for Target Brand Company.

Mr.. n. t. Frame. secretary and
treasurer of the Target Brand Com
pany. the %well-known local company
manufacturing spraying materials. left
this afternoon for New York to join
Mr.. C. w. Tabler. the vice-president of
the company, and meet representa-
lives OF several oil reineries. relative
to contracts for the raw materials for
the Target Brand Company another
year. The present season Is proving
the most profitable in the history Of
the local concern, and the prospects
are for a very material expansion in
the scope OF their business for an
other year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-03-12
Business Men Prot st.

New Castle. Pa, March 10.-The
Pennsylvania State Federation OF La
Dor at its second days session came
out strongly in favor OF a general
strike to be inaugurated throughout
the state in case the Philadelphia
strike troubles are not adjusted speed
lily.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-18
CITY'S TAX RATE
FOR 1910 WILL Be
ABOUT sl8.37
This 10 the Estimate of Assessor
Maggie With Assessment Totals
Practically Complete; 20 Cents
Higher Than Last Year.
Increase In Valuation Il Over sci,
100000, Fifteenth Ward Contrib
uting Biggest Share of Boost.

The tax rate for 1910 will be $1s.37
per $1,000 assessment, or in that i'm
mediate neigrborhood. This is the es-
innate made by Assessor John c.
Nagel on the figures now available
and the rate will be officially deter
mined during the afternoon, 1t Is ex'
pected. The valuation figures are all
In except those for the Eighth ward
and the figures on the personal prop
erty In the Second ward. The rate
given above Is based on an estimated
increase Of about 100000 In the valua.
ton OF the Eighth ward and an In
crease Of nearly 100000 in the per
sonal property OF the Second ward
Last years rate was $1S.07.
The increase In valuation this year
will be close to $21 100000 and may
even exceed that figure. To get as low
q rate as last year II would be neces-
cary to tack on another 100000 or
90.
The largest increase is shown In
tho Fifteenth ward and one concern
contributed a large part OF II. This
10 the Packard Motor Car Co.. whose
assessment was raised from 100000
70 $l.500.000. The total valuation
placed on the Fifteenth ward this
year was s16.047,050 as against 49,
$500 In 1909.
Increases are shown In every ward
except the Sixth. Tenth and Eleventh
yards, where the decreases wre 81
$50, $123,310 and $161.070, respectively
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-18
Northumberland
CHEERS FOR COL
ROOSEVELT
Former President Arrives Theirs An
Long Absence Abroad and y 4
Given Greatest Reception Eyer n
Accorded Private Citizen. Y
Representatives From All Glasses "a
Political Creeds Take Part In
Wild Demonstration.


o a. m.--I<niserin Auguste vScss
torfa with Col. Roosevelt aboop4
anchors or sandy. Hook. Xxx
a. m----Xessel proceedn 90 q1ar-
antfne.
a. m.--Arrfves MT quarantine.
7s45 n. m---C0l. RoOoevlet tnxoo
aboard the Manhattan. AZ
d q. m.-start or wuter Dayade -
III a. m--Mayor Gaynor we1comaeo
Col. Roosevelt Mt Battery. M
- 1ls3o-- .. ms--Pasaae. starte -
Broadway. "
Welt n -psese nted with --ongrooeo4
RESOLUTIONS from the sRanish 49,
Veterans. 7L Us
fss0-p.m .-Gois Rsessvs1t- ADneAeo:
at home % his bresheF.an~baws
Douglas Robinson. ~
4-p. m.---Itooseveit starsg - 49,
accompanied ny his neiGhn4rD 49,
Nassnu county. IA
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-18
ELKS TO HAVE TEMPLE.
viii Erect Imposing Structure at John
r. and Madison.

Detroit Lodge, No. "a, B. p. o. E.,
Is soon to realize its long-cherished
dream OF splendid big home of It's
own, for In meeting, held Friday
evening, It was decided to purchase
the 60x140 foot lot, at the northeast
corner of Madison-ave. and John r.
st., preparatory to the erection Of
handsome temple. The actual work
OF construction will be started, as soon
ss the finance committee completes
arrangements.
The property, owned by Hon.
Thomas w. Palmer, was secured at a
cost of $4,000, all of which is already
subscribed.
The proposition to purchase a site
for building has been agitated in
local Elkdom for the last 10 years, and
when the long campaign came to an
end Friday night, there was a scene OF
boundless enthusiasm In the lodge
rooms on Monroe-ave., which are
leased from the Moore & Virgins
Amusement Co.
Mr.. Virgins, who recently died, was
prominent member OF Lodge No. "a,
and leased the present quarters TO the
organization for $4,000 a year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-18
DEAD BODY OF MAN IS
FOUND STUFFED IN T1UNK
police Believe New York Jewelry
Salesman Was Murdered--Grue-
aome Box Left In Hallway.

NEW YORK, June 1s.-The body
of Moses Sacks, 60, jewelry sales
man OF "a East Ninety-ninth-st., was
found today stuffed in a trunk In
tenement at No. 81 Goerck-st.. in the
lower east side. Sacks has been miss
Ing since last night. The police be-
!ieve he was murdered, evidently for
the purpose OF robbery.
The police believe the murder was
COMMITTED yesterday morning. The
trunk was left In the hallway OF the
tenement at two o'clock yesterday
morning by an expressman. 1t was a
brand new trunk, bound with a new
Manila cord. II remained In the hall
way all night and score OF tenants
complained that they fell over 1t. The
janitress of the building decided at
noon today to open 1t. Curled up and
SO crowded into the trunk that the lid
few open when released, was the body
of man. fully dressed. Scores OF
email leather jewelyr cases, rifled,
we're thrown in on top of the body.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-18
TOWING co. SUED
As ILLEGAL TRUST
Trust. Busting Suit Is Started Against
Great Lakes Corporation By
United States Government.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. June lS.--A
trust busting suit against the Great
Lakes Towing Co. and a score OF sub
sidiary companies was filed in federal
circuit court by District Attorney Day
this morning. The suit Is based on the
Sherman antitrust law and alleges
the defendant company has
monopoly OF the towing business on
the great lakes.
Day took the action after a weeks
conference with Attorney-Generai
wickersham. The petition was also
signed by the Encouragement
1.-THE suit is designed to dissolve
the Great Lakes Towing companys
towing contracts" Day said. The suit
will be prosecuted here. Results will
speak for themselves"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-18

NEW YORK June 18.=-TheodQgol
Roosevelt returned 10 Ansrica todnD
AFTER an absence of fifteen months
during which time he huutsd big sann@
in African jungles. hobnobbed VITA
kings and royalty in Europe and IT..
ed as American -ambassndQr &C -
funeral Of King Edx ard vi. ...
He went away on March rs. lsySs'
shortly after his retirement from tuo'
highest office in the gift Of the Amer
lean people. He came back today N
private citizen, but one to whom 49,
rendered the most enthusiastic crest
ing ever given returning counuy
man. ..s
The reception to Colonel Roosevele
started at daybreak this mornin4t
when the Hamburg-American liner
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria came
abreast of Fire Island, down the Long
Island coast. 60 miles out OF NeN
York harbor. II continued at Quara11-
tine and in a naval pageant up thu
Hudson river; II reached q climax ~
Battery Park where the ofiicial weI-
coming took place, and became d real
American greeting In which Theodory
Roosevelt was the guest of his frien4r
in the march up Broadway and Fiftn1
lave.
Ideal Roosevelt weather" bright
skies, strong sun and gentle breeze
prevailed
Fleet Gathers at Fire Island.
A large number OF excursion boats,
yachts and press tugs gathered az
Fire Island last night and were there
when the Kaiserin hove In sight.
Among the boats were the Albany.
bearing the Republican club Of New
York; the Nassau, carrying 800 OF the
Roosevelt Neighbors' association OF
Oyster Bay; the Commodore. with the
Hamilton club OF Chicago. and several
private yachts which gave Roosevelt
noisy salute soon as the Kaiserin
was close enough for the figure of the
returning hunter to be discerned.
At FIVE o'clock. just about daybreak,
the revenue cutter Manhattan, which
had been placed at the disposal OF the
Roosevelt family by Collector OF Gus
toms William Loeb, Jr.. Roosevelt's
former secretary, made her way to
Quarantine and was hove to there
when the liner anchored. On board
the Manhattan were only the immedi-
ate Roosevelt family, including Rear
Admiral w. S. Cowles (retired) and
Continued on Page Tens}
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-18
MARIA MARTIN RAISED.
Old Hulk, Long Menace TO Navigation,
lowed to Amherstburg.

The old schooner Maria Martin,
which has been a menace to naviga-
ton In the Detroit river. off Park
Davis & Co.'S dock, for several years,
was foated late Friday afternoon, aft
er Capt. Trotter and his wrecking
crew had been at work on her for
about four hours, and was -towed
down the river to Amherstburg, where
she was beached. David NJ. Hackett.
of Amherstburg, to whom the govern
ment let the contract for removing
the Martin. receives $500 for his work
and also becomes owner of the boat.
Capt. John Darlington, her former
owner, who at first objected to the
boats removal. has been appeased,
the government paying him satisfac-
tory price for the old hulk.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-18
PLANTUS SENT UP
FOR TWO YEARS
Court Recommends That Those Who
Swore To Alibi For Express Com
pany Swindle Be Prosecuted.

In passing sentence, Saturday morn
ing. upon Charles Plantus, convicted
OF attempting to deffaod the Ameri-
can Express Co. by having himself
shipped away In a box labeled jewell
ry. and escaping In transit, then seek
ing damages for lost goods, Judge
Phelnn recommended Saturday morn
ing 10 the prosecuting attorney that
the men who swore to an alibi for the
prisoner be prosecuted on perjury
charges.
These men are Charles Gromat,
John Baker and John Lawekios.
Plnntus, despite fearful plea for len
iency, was given two years In the De-
troll House OF Correction.
THE practice OF persons coming
Into this court and swearing falsely Is
becoming altogether too frequent, and
II Is time that such persons are given
10 understand that this court has q
certain dignity that cannot be over
rum" said Judge Phelan.
Men must learn that they canno
spit In the face Of justice and poin
fingers of ridicule at the ministers @
justice. recommend that the Incl
who swore to alibis for this man bt
prosecuted for perjury" .--
Plantus asked the Judge II he would
not grant parole.
II cannot do that answered TIT
court. You are too clever a man Z
bc at liberty. The shrewdness yol
displayed in attempting to defrau'
this company out of $4,000 shows tina
you are clever. Since you have beeI
| In this court, have learned that yo'
once collected 500 by working sim
liar rame.
I'm your case am giving you th'
minimum sentence, because I nop'
that penal servitude will team you T.
direct your clevcrness into channels
which will enable you to gain ah hon
est livelihood"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-18
ADAhDolIfo=0
ARE IDENTIFIED
Their Name Is Kowalski, and They
Formerly Lived at No.
179 0tis-St.

Agent |. W. Jayne, of the S. P. G.
c., is searching for Mrs. Joseph Ko-
walski, formerly of No. 179 Otis-st..
this city, said to be the mother of
the two little crippled children, aband-
oned in Perrien Park few days ago.
One of the children in the Shelter
Home, No. 116 Canfield-ave. west, rec
ognized the little cripples as former
playmates.
Agent Jayne Investigated, and
found that they formerly lived in the
home CT Mike" Bocyk. at the Otis
ave. address. Bocyk stated that they
left his place, about eight months ago,
and he did not know their present ad.
dress.