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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-10

Al the beginning of the winter sea
son, the post office department IS TAX.
ing steps to encourage the keeping up
of country roads over which rural free
delivery carriers have TO travel.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
P. V. DeGraw has sent out 10 posi-
masters generally circular letter in
which he said;
"As a result of general and special
letters sent out by the Depart
ment, and he cooperation of postmas-
tiers and carriers there has been a
great Improvement in the highways on
which the rural routes are establish
ed. There are however. many iocali-
les where road conditions are bad
and improvements imperative
you are directed to inform your
self with reference TO the condition
of roads and bridges on the rural
routes out of your Office and if you
find that they require improvements
you should present the matter in the
strongest and most positive way to
the patrons and road officials, inform
ing them the improvements must be
made as soon as practicable If, af
ter a reasonable time has elapsed, the
Improvements have not been made or
arted, you will report the fact to
this office in order that action may be
taken looking 10 the discontinuance
OF the service.
Senators Elkins and Scott are given
The credit for having had a former
West Virginian made postmaster at
Abbeville, S. C. Fred Minshaw is
the successful postmaster, succeeding
Thomas TOlbert. removed. With no
Republican in the Congressional dele.
cation from South Carolina. the West
Virginia Senators proffered their adj
wee which was accepted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-10

Dan n. Pendleton, son and law part
ner of Walter Pendleton, of Spencer
is in Washington. attending to some
business matters and visiting rela
tives.
"In our part of the state said Mr.
Pendleton, "the people are favorable
to w E. Chiffon for Senator from
West Virginia to succeed Senator
Scott. John J. Cornwell also has
some ardent supporters, but believe
the majority of the people in our sec
ton would prefer to see Mr. Chiffon
in the Senate to any other man who
has been mentioned for the place"
An active Democratic but close per-
sonal friend of Representative Wood
yard, Mr.. Pendleton paid a high tri-
butte to Mr.. woodward, saying that
he had put up as strong a fight as any
could have made this
year and had made the best speeches
he had ever made in a campaign. At
the same time he spoke most highly
Of Mr. Hamilton. successor 10 Mr..
praising his aboliy his
Democracy and his capacity TO rem
resent his constituency well,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-10
EDWARD ". LUPTON
DEAD AT HIS HOME
prominent Resident of County Expired
After An illness Of One Month
Death OF Mrs. Louis Heck.
From The World OF Tresoay:


Mr.. Edward Walker Lupton. for the
mast 80 years a wellknown resident oil
Berkeley county. near his city, ana
member Of prominent FREDERICK
county, Va. family, died a. MS
suburban home, near the kilmer
springs. shortly before 10 o'clock this
morning. Death was due to Bright
and other diseases, from which Mr.
I.upton has suffered for more han
month. but which did not assume an
alarming aspect until recently.
Mr.. Lupton was the son OF the late
Jonah H. and Lydia LHpton, and was
born and reared near Winchester. He
removed to Berkeley county about 80
years ago and during his long resi-
dence near this city he became known
70 and was greatly esteemed and re
spected by large circle of friends
and acquani ances, both in the city
and county He was gentleman of
sterling qualities and fine character,
and attained success in his chosen
field of life beyond he average.
Since early life Mr.. Lupton had been
engaged in farming. fruit culture and
the raising Of yege ables, and his long
attendance at the local markets
brought him INFO contact with prac.
ticalIy every resident of the city. He
was regarded as an authority upon ag-
ricutural and horticultural subjects,
and his conspicuous success in these
lines made him prominent figure in
tbs county.
For a number Of years he had re-
sided at his country home along the
turnpike about a mile west of the city.
where he dispensed a generous hospi-
tally. and where he was always pleas
ed TO entertain his many friends. Be-
ing a gentleman of more than ordinary
business ability, he amassed a hand
some competence, and it is a matter
of extreme regret that he did not live
longer to enjoy he fruits of his indus
try and business acumen.
Mr. Lupton was aged 67 years and 6
days. and was remarkably well pre-
served for a gentleman of his advanc-
cd life. He is survived by his widow
and TWO chidren-Mr. w. T. Lupton
and Mr. J. McSherry Lupton. all re-
siding a home.
Mr. Lupton was a member of the
Society of Friends, and was member
of the congregation of the Hopewell
Meeting House. in Frederick county,
one of the noted congregations of this
sect in this section.
The funeral services will be con
Quoted at the late home Friday after
noon at o'clock, and interment Will
be in Norboune cemetery, this city.
The name of the minister who will
conduct the services will be announced
later
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-10

Earl MeKinstry, formerly Of Hag-
erstown was killed and Frank Durbu-
row was fatally injured by an explo-
sion OF steam pipe at the Byron
Tannery a. Mercersburg Friday even.
ing Escaping steam XII led Mr. VIC
Kinstry and the other man was badly
scalded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-10
HOW'S THIS.
Judge Fines Himself $25 When He
Finds He Violated law.

ST. Paul, Dec. Ginning himself So
and costs because he had purchased
caeam without license is the action
of o. II. Kehrke, a Justice of the
Peace of Lucas, Mimi, as reported to
the State Dairy and Food Commits
sion.
Justice Gehrke had Joe Bran before
he learned that Bran had been violat-
ing law. passed at the last session
of the Legislature. requiring milk
and cream buyers to axe out state
license, he was reminded of the fact
that he was guilty of violating the
same law, and hence imposed and paid
his own fine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-10
Facts and Fiction.

News, stories and special features
make The Washington Sunday Star.
with Magazine. good reading for the
family. At your newsdealer's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-10
Mrs. Louis Heck.

Mrs Blanche. wife of Mr. Louis
Heck, 122 Williamsport avenue, died
Monday night at 1880 o'clock of CON
sumption, aged % years. She had been
in failing hearth since last March but
was never bedfast. She is survived by
her husband and little son, Bruce /;
mother Mrs Margaret Glesner. this
city, and The following brothers and
sisters: George, Frank, Brent Mrs.
Grant Hull, Mrs. Charles Wolf. Misses
Maude Name and Bertha. his city.
and William. Of Maugansville, Md.
Mrs. Heck was the daughter of
Jacob Glesner deceased. and was born
and reared near Welsh Run. Franklin
county, Pa. For he pas 10 years she
resided in Martinsburg and was mar
Tied four years ago She was a mem
Der of the Lutheran Church and was
an es,imable woman with many
friends.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock at the house. conducted by
Rev c. 5. Trump. and n,ermeht in
Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-10
MONTHLY REPORT OF
THE Stone HOME
MISS Hondrick, the superintendent,
Makes Gratifying Statement For
The Month of November.

The following Is the report Of Miss
Hondrick, Superintendent Of the Stone
Home and Mrs. Willie, Assistant Dea-
coness OF the Home, for the month Of
November, 1910:
Number of calls made, consisting
Of canvassing, sick, parish and
business ................... ZfZ
Number calls received ......r... $50
Number pieces literature distrib-
uted ...... ..,.,........... 55o
Number pe rsons given material re-
lief .......... ..f...........>..... ~
Number garments given away 81
Number baskets food given away. IL
Number bouquets given away. 2
Number persons for whom posi-
tons We're secured ............
Aggregate number taught in Sun
day School ................... l05
Aggregate number taught in sew
ing class ...%................ 10
Aggregate number taught in bas-
ket weaving ....,............. 90
Aggregate number taught in night
school $500. ..............'.. .
Total number meetings conducted. "a
Number children cared for as pro
baton officer ..............s.
Number hours spent in nursing 10
Number hours spent in study -. "a
Number hours spent in Homework 3S3
Number hours spent in sewing
room ............. ........''.. %
Number hours spent in Office 80. 30
Number hours spent In miseella-
neous work ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l2S
Value of baskets of food given
away ......... $3.50
TOTAL amount of mons y spent for
Wilson children during the II
weeks they were in the Home 64.76
Value OF supplies sent by school
children on donation day 80. 1900
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-10

w. L. Douglas shoes are the lowest
price, quality considered, in the world.
Their excellent style, easy fitting and
long wearing qualities excel those of
other makes. If you have been paying
high prices for your shoes, the next time
you need a pair give w. L. Douglas shoes
a trial. You can save money on your
footwear and get shoes that are just az
good in every way as those that have
been costing you higher prices.
If you could visit our large factories
at Brockton, Mass, and see for yourself
how carefully w. L. Douglas shoes are
made, you would then understand why
they hold their shape, fit better and
wear longer than other makes.
CAUTION W. l.. Douglas name and price Ia
stamped on the bottom 10 protect the weaTer against
high prices and inferior shoes. Take No substi.
tute w. l. Douglas shoes not for sale in your
Brocktnn Mass,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
BYRUM'S TRIAL IS
STILL IN PROGRESS

The trial of Sam Byrum, charged
with the killing of George Watkins
at Johns, is still in progress in the first
division of the criminal court, Judge
Fort presiding. Numerous witnesses
were examined yesterday, the major
ity being for the defense, and the trial
will probably be brought to an end
tomorrow.
Fifteen prisoners to be tried In. cap
ital cases to come up during the cap
ital week of November were ar
raigned yesterday before Judge S. L.
Weaver in the second division. Juries
were drawn for the week. The week
of October 20 will also be capital week,
the prisoners to be tried having been
araigned a week ago. Among the cases
to be tried during the week of No
vember are those of the three Cranes,
charged with the killing of S. w.
Wynn, near Warrior during the sum-
mer, and of Robert II. Alexander,
charged with the killing of A. o. Lid
don. There are six other murder cases
to come up and seven cases in which
the charge Is robbery.
Everything was quiet in other coun-
ty courts yesterday, all dockets for the
week having been completed Thursday
or Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
M'CUEN TO RESIGN
VIII Be Succeeded ON Queen and Cres-
cent BY w. H. Dolly

After serving the Queen and Crescent
route for % years ]. P. McCuen will
resign November l as general super
intendent of motive power. He will be
succeeded by w. H. Dolly, master me-
chanic of Birmingham, who has been
with the company long term of years.
Mr.. McCuen began work with the
company as master mechanic at the
time when his territory was from Mon
roe, La, to Ludlow, Ky. He was pro-
NOTED from that position to the one
now occupied. Mr.. McCuen has been
on the eve of resigning several times
during the past few years but has been
prevailed upon to remain at the head
of his department by the management.
His service is perhaps the longest of
any man on the line and he is known
from station to station all over the
route of his company. Mr.. McCuen, who
now resides In Cincinnati, will con-
tinue to make that city his home. His
determination to retire has been re-
ceiyed here with intense regret by
many railroad men who know him and
who esteem him very highly
Mr.. Dooly who succeeds to the head
OF the department of motive power, is
we'll known here. He has been master
mechanic here some time and is very
popular among the local railroad men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
WILL START WORK
ON lockwood LAKE

The initial work upon the artificial lake
which will be created at the Edgewood
Country club was begun yesterday by
awarding contract for celaring the site
The lake will comprise 100 acres, being
directly overlooked by the clubhouse.
work upon which will be started soon. 1t
Is proposed to build the lake three and
one-third times as large as the lake at
East Lake park, and it will be the larg-
est artificial body of water in the Rir-
mingham district. with the execution Of
the Steel corporation reservoir.
The lake will be IA feet deem on an av-
erage, and thirteen-sixteenths of a mile
long, with width of 1860 feet The lake
will be arranged as to include an island
In the center. Upon this will be ARA nped
green of the golf links. The golf links
VIII be connected with the island by
bridge. ~
1t was given out yesterday bv n ~
Brazelton that every modern plan would
be Incorporated to provide in connection
with the artificial lake a most ideal golf
course. eo'i
The work of building a dam for tho
lake Will follow the completion of tho
cleaning necessary for the lake,
1t is planned to construct the c,,h-
house, links and the artificial lake as
quickly as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

Wherever she breaches great wave of
sentiment for righteousness and God ac-
companies and follows her.
Miss Booths command of the Amer
lean territory has been signalized by
series Of notable triumphs and a marked
and steady general advance.
Her welcome tour of this country in
the winter of 1904-05, and the spring of 1905
was attended by the greatest enthusiasm.
The greatest audience buildings of the
greatest cities of the country were taken
for the meetings, notably the Carnegie
hall and Academy of Music, New York;
the fremont temple in Boston, the Arm
DRY in Detroit, the Orchestra hall and the
Auditorium in Chicago, and the vast
Convention hall in Kansas City, into
which 5000 people were packed to see
and hear her. The Marauam Grand the
atre in Portland, Ore, the Alhambra In
San Francisco and the McDonough the
atre In Oakland were gorged with the
crowds on this tour, but the elimination
was. reached when at the mighty open-air
Greek theatre of the University of Cali
fornia 10000 spectators IRON near and
far crowded to hear her Again and
again has the tour been repeated with
the same great enthusiasm and blessing
accompanying.
"At the time of the San Francisco dis
aster Miss Booth was one of the first to
leap to the aid of the sufferers, calling
mass meeting on Union Square, N. Y,
and appealing herself before the immense
crowd that gathered for funds for the re-
lief of the stricken city. Then 8she
flashed across the continent to personally
direct the army's relief measures.
Each phase of the multiform work
of the army has shown a gratifying adj
vance during the last four years, the
spiritual entering new fields and the So
cia1 charging its borders. Especially has
the army become nightly active in the
acquisition of suitable properties, prom
Use of permanence to the whole work.
$50 she stands with her little handful
of soldiers holding the pass against the
host of sin and poverty and wretched-
ness. She has enlisted for a long cam
paign. There is no doubt In her mind
that the powers of unrighteousness will
be marshalling themselves against her
army long after she has gone-no more
doubt than there is that ultimately the
victory will come, complete and glorious.
Her battle is a hopeful one, because her
unseen forces are greater than those that
are seem"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
DECIDE SAUNDERS
CASE TOMORROW
ABERNETHY CALLED UPON TO DE-
TERMINE WHEN AN OFFICER HAS
RIGHT TO FIRE ON AN ESCAPING
PRISONER

Inferior Judge H. b. Abernethy will
decide tomorrow whether Police Of
ficer H. S. Saunders, charged with the
killing of H. F. Walker, shall be dis
charged or bound over to the grand
jury under bond for manslaughter. II
an attempt to break into store or
Swelling is felony according to the
state code Saunders will be discharged,
but If 1t Is only a misdemeanor he will
be held for manslaughter.
This was the decision arrived at yes
terday when the policemans prelim-
mary hearing was held in Judge Aber-
nethy's division of the inferior court
The state based its case on the grounds
that Walker could only have been
guilty of a misdeameanor If he were
attempting to break into the store at
Seventh avenue and Fifteenth street,
and that Officer Saunders had no au-
thority in firing at man who was not
guilty of a felony. but only of a mis-
demeanor. Counsel for the defense held
that an officer of the law is justified hi.
firing at an escaping man who has
been guilty of felony, or If the Of
ficer has reasonable cause to believe
he has been guilty of one.
When the arguments were concluded
Judge Abernethy announced that IL
attempting to burglarize were proven
a felony he would discharge Saunders,
but If a misdemeanor would bind him
over. Saunders counsel state they will
prove to the satisfaction of the Judge
that it is a felony, and that an Of
ficer is justified under the criminal code
in firing a. a man who has been gull
ty of such and attempts to escape
Assistant Solicitor j. B. Arid con-
Quoted the prosecution and Saunders
was defended by Attorneys A. Leo OBJ
erdorfer and Alcorn Glover. S
The shooting occurred early on the
morning of September 4. According to
Officer Bob Pickett, who was with
Saunders when the shooting occurred,
Walker was surprised when seeming-.
ly in the act of breaking into a store
near Seventh avenue and Fifteenth
street. They saw him shake the front
door, Pickett testified and then ca
around to the side window The of
ficeIs hailed him and Walker began
running. according to the testimony.
They again commanded him to halt. but.
he kept running and Saunders fired, the,
bullet striking Walker in the leg. He1
bled to death when brought to st. Vim
cents hospital, due to the severing OF
an artery.
1t is thought that Judge Abernethy's
decision will establish an important
precedent as to the right of an officer
to use his revolver.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

The Birmingham jubilee committee
means business. as was illustrated yes
terday when Col. Theodore Roosevelt was
invited to participate in the great cele-
bration here on November % and %. The
telegram was sent to Oyster Bay. where
Mr. Roosevelt will arrive today, and a
reply is expected today or tomorrow.
The executive committee for the cele-
bration has been called by Chairman
Richard W. Massey for tomorrow after
noon. Many of the special committees
will make reports and definite idea of
the plan of entertainment can then be Sc
cured. Here is the telegram sent to the
former President:
"Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay,
n. Y:
Birmingham, the most rapidly growing
city in America, and the toast of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
ENTERTAIN ALUMNI OF
WASHINGTON AND LEE

The local entertainment committee oil
the Washington and Lee university alum
nj, which will entertain the football team
when it plays here. was appointed yes
terday. The members are Borden Burr.
Edward w. Barrett. Walter Hood, Smith
Cullom, William Street, and William|
Dunn. The team will be here Thanks
giving day The alumni will provide al
breakfast at the Country club. two dances|
viii be given and the team VIII be guests|
of honor at box party at local thea
ire The announcement was made yester-|
day by Mr.. Burr that the entire alumni
association of the state would be request
ed to gather in Birmingham, when thel
game is played here and make the event
one to be remembered in Birmingham an
mails. N-t
Mr.. Burr said the Washington and Leel
men here were very much interested inI
making the visit of their college teamI
memorable and would exert every possi-l
BILE energy to provide them with regal
entertainment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
CAR SHORT AGE MAY
HAMPER COAL TRADE
New Orleans Firm Is. After
100000 Tons
CANNOT GET THE CARS
Conference VIII BE Held Tomorrow and
II Is Hoped That Some Plan Can
Be Devised to Save the
Situation
CANNOT GET THE CARS

Unless the acute car shortage is re-
leved soon Birmingham may lose a con-
tract for 400, 900 tons of coal from the gulf
states, which was placed here condition
ally yesterday by ]. E. Forbush, pres
ident of a coal company in New Orleans.
He has been here several days trying
to determine whether he could secure suf-
fcient equipment to handle the order, but
left yesterday without having received
any satisfaction. He will be in Birming-
ham again tomorrow:
A. M. Hobson, who received the order
yesterday, said last night the order was
here and he could easily supply the tom
mage that Is desired by the New Orleans
people but that the railroad car shortage
handicapped him to such an extent that
he could not promise anything. The most
serious part of the affair seems to be the
Discrimination of the railroads to permit
their equipment to enter the territory
wherein the coal is to be shipped. The
companies have enough business now to
use all their equipment and do not wish,
it is evident. to send cars away. MI,
Hobson said that he felt sure some meas
ure would be found which would afford
relief to the coal merchants.
The order for 100000 tons of coal is the
largest individual order that has been re-
ceived here in several years. Many rail-
roads place orders for half this tonnage.
The situation in New Orleans on account
of the low river Is said to be acute. No
coal can be purchased in Pittsburg and
every interest seems to be coming to Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
TO HEAR PETITION
Railroad Men VIII Attend Session in
Montgomery Tomorrow

The railroads which have been sum-
moned to appear before the RAILROAD
commission in regard to the contro-
versy over export cotton bills of lad
ing for cotton will be represented at
the meeting to be held in Montgomery
tomorrow. Several prominent local Of
acers will leave here this afternoon
for the meeting.
The controversy results from Pc
tition of several towns that the de-
signation of certain places as validat-
ing agencies has worked hardship
upon them.
before the commission in an effort to
determine whether the commission will
view the matter as discrimination.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
ENGINEERS THANK
FRIENDS FOR AID

The entertainment committee of tho
local engineers, who so successfully en-
tertained the recent convention OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
wishes to express to the people Of R,r'
bingham its appreciation of the assist
ance rendered in the entertainment of the
guests.
we could never personally express our
thanks" said Chairman Charles X. Hail.
ito the hundreds who so kindly aided us
and made the stay of the engineers one
long round of pleasure. We attribute
much of this to our local friends. and we
want to thank them heartily for their
large part In the work."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
INVITE ROOSEVELT TO
ATTEND CENSUS JUBILEE

nation, since the announcement of the
1910 census, is preparing to fittingly cele-
brate the event late in November We
are especially anxious that you be the
guest of honor for the occasion and ask
that you wire earliest time and place you
can receive committee representing move
ment to arrange date upon which you can
be with us.
Richard w. Massey. Chairman Jubilee
Committee
"Culpepper Exum, Mayor.
"A. H. Ford, President Chamber OF
Commerce.
~ o. Thompson.
~. II. Montgomery. Postmaster.
Nv. II. Hanson, Publisher The News.
James J. Smith Publisher The f<dger.
"E. w. Barrett, Publisher The Age
Herald.
Joseph f. Johnston, United States
Senator.
Oscar Underwood, Member House OF
representatives"