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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
Deaths.
RUAPEL.

RUMPEL.
,. ,obp c. Rumpel, we'll known
.a,or Of this city, died suddenly at
p. rome of HE son In law, Mr.. A X
.,s,,nty IN Wednesday at 4:l5 O'Clock,
w. complication of dropsy, brights
d;.ease and heart trouble.
His death was unexpected though
,haa ,,eeu confined to the house Tor
the past six weeks.
Mr.. Rumple was born in Wurtem-
nerg Germany, and came to this eoun-
try 27 years sge,and since resided mere.
He was IS years old.
He. survived by two daughters ana
.ne .on: Mrs. Chas. Sohlotterbeck, la
nerstown Mrs. William SigIer Of this
citv and Mr.. William Rnmple, OF Nc
KEGS Rock, Pa.
Mr.. Rumple was lieutenant IN the
German infantry regiment in the
Franco-Prussian was of 1901.
The funeral was held on Friday at
o.aO at the house and conducted by
Rev C.. s. Trump, and interment IN
Green Hill Cemetry.
B1LLMYER.
Mr. Charles Huyett Billmyer, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Billmyer, died
at Ashville, North Carolina, on We'd
nesdav of last week at the age of IS
wears. The cause of his death was
consumption from which he had been
suffering for long time and had gone
TO Ashyille to sanatorium for treat
ment.
The remains were brought to his
home near Billmyer's mill for burial
and the funeral took place from the
Presbyterian church in Shepherestown
on Sunday morning at IL O'Clock, his
pastor, Rev. DIR. Gheislin, officiating
and the interment was in Elmwood
cemetery at that place.
The deceased was fromearly life a
consistent member Of that church and
for some years had been deacon In
the church.
He leaves wife and enc child and
number of brothers and sisters.
The deceased was member Of the
masonic fraternity and belonged to the
lodge at Newburg, West Virginia.
sEIBERT.
Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Riley beloved
wife of Mr.. Joseph l.. Seibert, died at
their home on West John street, in
this city on last Thursday evening at
the age of 40 years and II days OF tu-
berculosis from which disease she
has been suffering for the past two
years. From early life she was mem
Der of the Baptist church of this city
and lived consistent christian life.
The family lived at the ford on the
Opequon known as Riley's Ford and
ste was niece of the late Mr.. b. f. w +.
Morrow and was member of a well
known and highly respected family.
She was married to MIR Sebert about
twenty years ago and besides her hus-
band she is survived by two brothers
and three sisters. They are: Mr.. W..
X. Riley, of Fairfax Court House, Rev.
Harry l.. Riley, of Landron, s. c.,
Mrs. James NJ. Vanmetre, of Column
bla, South Carolina, Mrs. B. B. New
conner, living in this county and Miss
Cornilis Riley who has made her home
with the deceased.
The funeral took place on Saturday
afternoon at o'clock from the house,
her pastor, Rev. w. ID. McCurdy, Of
heating assisted by Rev. DIR. f. NJ.
woods, OF the Presbyterian church
and the interment was in Norborne
cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14

Miss. Elanor Dorm, OF this city, who
has bee spending several days with
friends in Baltimore, has returned
home.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14

Mr.. E. G.. Henshaw has been sick
this week at his home on King street.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK.

Directors j. Hetzel, Lee Nj.
Bender, NJ. l.. Dorm, Jacob Rush, f.
G. Miles, DR.. G. W. Link, j. A. Ship
per, DR.. A. J. sLemaster, q. A. Miller,
and w. RI. Wright.
Messrs. Miller and Wright are new
directors
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09

Mrs. Boyd gave her temporary care
until an ambulance arrived TO take
her to the hospital. Patrolman Haig
CHANGED to pass as the shots were
fred. He quickly rushed up the stair.
way. With Ed. Boyd, husband OF
Mrs. AnnaB oyd, the officer went ipto
Jones bedroom, to find him lying
prostrate on the floor, with blood
streaming from his wound and the re-
yolyer beside him. BY this time The
ambulance was on hand and the two
patients were taken to the hospital
in one run. Jones died soon after
reaching the hospital, without regain
ing consciousness. .
Coroner Burgess visited the hos
pltal and got a statement from Mrs.
Jones. Her mind was clear. in spite
Of the presence OF the bullet in her
brain. and she talked with no appar-
ent difficulty. She told the coroner
that she married Jones about nine
wears ago. about a year after his first
wife died; that their married life was
unhappy; that they were divorced last
fall. and that she returned TO live with
him last May.
THE only reason that returned to
him was that | wanted TO be with my
little girl. Gladys" said Mrs. Jones.
(3'The child was with brother Of my
husband.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
Pt. Huron Boosts McArrOn
For Grand Secretary

PORT HURON, Mich. July S.-Two
GLIDING nearly every member of the
Port Huron lodge Of Elks will go to
Detroit next week to attend the Grand
Lodge convention OF the Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks and to
boost for Dave McArron. the city's
favorite son. who is a candidate for
the Office OF Grand Secretary of the
order.
Port Huron has decided that Dave
McArron Is the man for the job and
will do all In It's power to land him in
the ONCE.
Years ago McArron joined the Elks
In Flint. Later he moved to Port
Huron and way active In founding the
lodge here. Since this city has had
a lodge he has worked hard attend.
ing nearly every meeting and doing
all he could for the order. Because OF
his labors for Elkdom he was dub.
bed "the hired man" years ago and
the name has stuck.
AS secretary of Port Huron lodge,
McArron kept up the interest for
years. He retired several years ago,
and, although holding no Office, was
just as active. While exalted rules two
years ago he took the other officers TO
the state convention in Kalamazoo
and won the trophy for excellent ex.
emplification OF the ritual OF the or.
der. He stepped down from that of,
fee to give others a chrance and was
willing to accept one of the minor OF
Aces to benefit the lodge
Many Of the lodges throughout the
country have endorsed McArron's can.
didacy. so popular is he all over the
United States, but he won't say any.
thing as to the outcome of the race,
Let the best man win" is his state.
ment. "I'll be satisfied with the choice
Of the convention"
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
WHEAT PRICES
SOAR At OPENING
July Option Opens 3ia Cents Above
Fridays Close in Excited
Market.

CHICAGO, July 9.-Wheat prices
started skyward with a rush at the
opening of the market today as re-
suit OF the government report yes
terday showing that the spring crop
will be alarmingly short.
July wheat opened at LOG IL which
is 1-2 cents above yesterdays close.
September opened at los; IA cents
above the close and December adj
vanced 3 IL. opening at LOG.
Excitement In the wheat pit was in
creased durineg the first hours trad
ing by reports from North Dakota
that the grain showed signs OF shrink
ing and that II was deteriorating.
The shorts ran TO cover and the
longs took handsome profits, resulting
in fractional declines. July wheat
was OF point at 10 o'clock, but had
regained q half point half an hour
later.
Corn opened higher but there was
a large quantity of II for sale, the big
longs evidently trying to unload part
OF their holdings under cover of the
wheat excitement.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
CONGER PROMISES
COOLER WEATHER
Mercury Due For Substantial Drop
Sunday Morning; No Heat Pros
trations Reported Saturday.

General Relief is scheduled to ar
rive in Detroit for the Elks' conyen-
ton and to minister TO the comforts
Of delegates and citizens alike FOR q
couple Nof days, according to reports
given out by Norman b. Conger, well
known TO Detroiters, who has charge
of the visit Of the welcome traveller.
The visitor is none other than
cool wave which is just now heading
this way as best as 1t cam, II Is COM
ing in from the northwest and Is ex-
pected to land In Detroit about a. m.
Sunday. Mr.. Conger says the wave
will get busy the moment II arrives
and will continue operations for AZ
hours, at least. The temperature In
that time will be somewhere between
so and IS degrees, he says. Out In
Saskatchewan, In the Canadian north
west. the thermometer Is registering
about 80, while In Montana and other
states in the western part Of the
United States there Is q much similar
registration. caused by the prevalence
of a high pressure.
In northern Michigan the weather
is already somewhat cool, showers
having occurred at Alpena, the 500
and other points.
I'D to noon on Saturday the hospi-
tails had received no patients suffer
ing from heat.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09

For years my husband has been
threatening to kill me and himself.
He has abused me ever since We were
married and l was afraid something
like this would happen. My husband
has been what you would call a
crouch ever since I knew him"
After the divorce proceedings Mrs.
Jones went to Cincinnati, and worked
In a shoe factory. Soon afterward
Jones began writing letters to her to
return to him. saying he would be
good to her. She feared the old
troubles would be renewed, but the
mother-love for her child prompted
her to make the sacrifice OF her own
personal comforts. About a week
after she joined him the second time,
the quarrels Of previous times soon
followed.
Jones came here from Piqua, o..
where his parents reside. The par
ents of Mrs. Jones live at st. Paris, o.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
WILL TRY TO CROSS OCEAN.
Walter weilman and Melvin Vanlmai
20 Make Attempt In Balloon.

Walter Weilman and Melvin Naniman
20 Make Attempt In Balloon.
NEW YORK, July 9.-Walter Well
man and Melvin Vaniman will at
tempt this fall to cross the Atlantic
ocean in the dirigible balloon America,
which was built for the Wellman polar
expedition, and has twice been tested
in voyages over the Arctic ocean,
north of Spitzbergen.
The attempt will be made on the
responsibility OF the aeronauts. Ar
rangements will be made to get the
news OF the expedition by wireless
from the airship, as news now Is from
ocean liners.
The America will be housed at At
lantic City during its preliminary
trial. A shed to shelter her has al
ready been contracted for and hydro
gen gas apparatus to initiate her gas
bags has been shipped from Paris.
This shelter will be $50 feet long, 80
feet wide and 80 feet high.
On her long voyage the America
will carry crew Of six men, includ-
ing the wireless operator, and 1900
gallons of gasoline In a steel tank
Equipped for a days run, she could
carry rs passengers, in addition TO
her full crew. In size she ranks sec.
ond only to the latest Zeppelin air.
ship.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
GRAND TRUNK OFFERS 10
PER CENT WAGE INCREASE
President Hays Also Agrees to Sub
NIT Scale TO Arbitration " Men
VIII Agree to Stand by Verdict.

VIII Agree to stand by Verdict.
President G. M. Hays, OF the Grand
Trunk railway, has sent a letter to
the heads of the trainmen's organiza-
lions, explaining why the company Is
unable to grant the standard scale of
wages adopted by other roads. He
points out that the Grand Trunk Ia
not earning as much per mile as the
railways which pay higher wages. He
says, however, that the Grand TRUNK
is willing to give the employees On
increase OF Is per cent, whose decis-
ion was rejected by the men a short
time ago. Mr.. Hays offers to submit
the matter to board of arbitration,
composed OF experienced railway men
provided the men will agree to accept
the verdict XXI &satsN
Discussing the point of the mer
that Canadian Pacific railway pays
more wages than the Grand Trunk
Mr.. Hays explains that the G. p. r.
is able TO do so because Its gets larger
bonuses from the Canadian govern
ment than any other road. Mr.. Hays
also refers TO the high operating ex-
penses Of the Grand Trunk and points
out that the road has always deal
lohlg Win tie GLIplOycb. TUT All
stance, he says, the company has con-
trfbuted within the last IL years $780,
400 toward the Provident & Insur-
ance society and approximation
fund; contributed toward the con-
struction, maintenance and operation
of 16 buildings run by the Y NJ. c. A.
for railroad men "a sum of $21S,709;
established pension fund, on which
there are now 439 retired employees
OF the company, and toward which
the company is contributing $122,O0O
per annum.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
TRIES To MURDER
WIFE, TAKES HIS
u OWN LIFE
Fred r, Jones Shoots Woman After
All-Night Quarrel, Then Turns
& Revolver on Self; Victim Blind
II il She Receivers.
Fatal Wrangle Starts Over Little
Daughter; Couple Divorced
But Lived Together.

a Whipping a revolver from his hip
pocket, Fred r. Jones, S5 years old,
fired a bullet into his wife's temple
and then turned the waaDon on him.
self I'm their apartment on the third
floor OF the building at No. 1872 Madl-
son avenue, about o'clock Satur-
day morning. Mrs. Jones. aged 26, Is
still alive and there is some hope held
out for her recovery. The doctorss
fear, however, should she survive,
she will be totally blind, as the bullet
! cut an artery leading to the eyes. She
Is In St Mary's hospital. Jones died
soon after being taken to the hos
pital.
The tragedy was the result OF a
quarrel over Gladys, the six-year-oid
daughter OF the couple. The mother
on Friday afternoon allowed the child
TO go to No. 315 Fourth avenue to re-
main with friends over night. The
father was angry about II when he
returned home from work In the eveh-
ing and scolded his wife. Throughout
the night the quarreling was con.
timed at intervals and Jones was
still In an angry mood on arising
Saturday morning. Mrs. Jones, how
ever, got breakfast as usual and her
husband departed for the work at the
Chalmers automobile plant, where he
was employed as an Inspector. As
soon as he was gone Mrs. Jones got
sSready to go after Gladys and was just
stepping out OF the door when her
husband returned, He ordered her to
take her hat of and remain. This
she declined TO do, whereupon he
grabbed her by the throat, choked her
and threw her TO the floor. with a
threat to kill her and himself. An in
slant later, as his mammoth frame
lowered over her, he drew the re-
ssAyolver from his pocket and began
firing. Thinking he had killed her
with the first shot, he left her on the
floor and retired to his own bedroom.
where he sent ball crashing through
! his brain.
Mrs. Jones jumped too her feet the
Z moment Jones shot himself and tried
to escape. She found that her hus-
band had locked the door leading TO
the stairway ana removed the key.
5 Nothing daunted, the woman, crazed
With fear. plunged through the glass
panel In the upper part Of the door.
ssShe then staggered down the dark,
rickety stairway, yelling:
-Oh, I'm shot, for Gods sake help
me. Send for my parents"
As she reached the last step she
fell into the arms OF Mrs. Anna Boyd,
who has rooms on the second floor.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09

hands on about $50,000,000 OF the
money which Abdul and his ancestors
have wrung from their down-trodden
people.
That a new sun is dawning on
Turkey and that the new sun Is al
ready above the horizon, shall next
attempt to prove.
I'm his next article Mr.. Barsoom will
tell what has been accomplished In
Turkey since sultan Abdul was over
thrown and how politically socially
and industrially the country has taken
new lease on life.)
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09

Four past grand exalted rulers OF
the Elks are among the recent ar
rivals In the city. They are: John
Tener. OF Charleroi, Pa, who was re-
Gently nominated as the Republican
candidate for governor or Peunsyl-
vania; Robert Brown, OF Louisvfiles
Joseph Tanning, of New York, and
William O'Brien, OF Baltimore. They
were accorded hearty welcome, for
all are good fellows whose service to
the order entities them TO more than
usual consideration. They are quar-
tered In the Pontchartrain.
kilograms are pouring in from all
sections OF the country, appraising
the executive committee OF the ap-
proach OF delegations. The LOS
Angeles, No. &c." sent a dispatch from
Colorado To the effect that II would
reach the city at TAO o'clock Sunday
morning, over the Wabash. The party
includes IL women and 81 members
of the white squadron drill corps OF
Los Angeles, all In uniform. The Port
land, Ore, special will reach here at
10 o'clock Sunday morning, with a.
delegation Of 104.
BY Saturday night 1t Is estimated
that 10000 visiting Elks will have
reached the city and on Sunday the
big delegations will begin coming I'm
a. steady stream from east, west,
north and south.
Grand Exalted Ruler J. u. Sammis.
Of lie Mars. Ia, and party number
ing so people arrived on schedule time
over the Wabash, Friday night. The
reception committee, headed by Mayor
Breitmeyer and Judge Rohnert. were
on hand to receive them. The party
was conveyed to the Hotel Pontchar-
train In automobiles, the drill team OF
| the Detroit lodge and band acting az
an escort. The lobby OF the hotel pre-
scented an animated scene during the
| irnpromptu reception that followed Mr..
Sammis arrival Later an informal
reception was held In the parlors up
stairs. Exalted Ruler Bailey, +. s. Bur-
CESS and other prominent members
of the local lodge met the party at
Adrian.
Mr.. Sammis expressed great pleas
ure over the entertainment program
that had been prepared. He paid a
pretty tribute to F. s. Burgess for his
untiring efforts In behalf OF the res
union.
Mr.. Sammis spoke enthusiastically
OF the growth OF the order In the past
year. In his annual report, TO be read
next Tuesday, he will suggest some
new ideas which he thinks will APP
peal 10 the membership. Mr.. Sammis
said that all along the line, on his
way TO Detroit, the greatest interest
was manifested In the coming re-
union. Chicago, he says, Is planning
to send over a delegation numbering
possibly 500.
Among the arrivals. Friday evening,
was Daniel O'Connell, of Owosso, the
Oldest Elk In the United States. In
spite OF his los years he stood the
| trip we'll.
Word has reached here that the
! Buffalo delegation Is coming dressed
| In Buffalo Bill costumes. Nothing
could be more appropriate. for these
delegates are Buffalo Bills" In the
strictest sense. The delegation VIII
| leave by special train Monday morn
ing. 250 strong. accompanied by the
seventy-fourth regiment band.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
STOCK MARKET
CLOSES STRONG
Firm Tone Develops After Opening,
and From Then On Price Move
ments Went to Higher
Levels

NEW YORK, July 9.-The selling
movement which started after the
publication of the government CROP
report yesterday continued for a time
after the opening of the stock market
today. but after the first Is minutes
vigorous rally started and early
losses were recovered.
IL a. m.-The market developed q
strong tone quickly after the opening
and from then on throughout the first
hours price movements were in the
direction of substantially higher
prices.
Governments unchanged; Other
bonds dull.
The stock market closed strong.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
CLAIMS FOUR DOGS BIT HIM.
Morris Tetor Brings Lascerated Troua-
ers to Court As witnesses"

Morris Tetor says he is willing to
take chances with one dog, when 1t is
unaided and unabetted, but when four
jump on him he opines IL Is time to
draw the line. Tetor says that while
walking down Napoleon.st., Friday
night, no less than four CANNES leaped
upon him. The trousers he had on
on that occasion he wore to court TO
convince his auditors that he spoke
the truth.
Have you any witnesses to this?'
he was asked
Witnesses" ne queries with mild
indignation. "Ain't this witnesses
enough" And he pointed TO the legs
of his trousers, both Of which were
torn to shreds.
He says two of the dogs belonged
to Jake Klein, and two other TO Frank
Kovinski, No. 100 Napoleon-st.
The case will be heard In the ordi-
nance session next Monday.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
F. H. BRITToN, AUTHOR.
Detroit Newspaper Man Publishes
Clever Child Story.

"Teddie-A Simple Little Out of
Door Story About Child" by Fred
eric II. Britton, OF Detroit, is one of
the new books just issued from the
publishing house Of the F.. b. DECKER
son Co., Detroit, and has an especial
appeal locally, In the fact that its
author for many years has been one
OF the best known newspaper men In
the city and state. The story Is de
lightful tale of humor, pathos and his
tory and in its telling introduces the
reader TO many we'll known person.
ages famed in the early history OF
Michigan.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
New Chinese Restaurant Opens.

One of the most magnificently fur
nished Chinese restaurants In tho
country will be formally opened Mon
day evening at Nos. 4-6-S Monroe.ave.,
by NJ. l.. Ming. The cafe has been
decorated throughout with draperies
and wClk OF art imported direct from
China. A specially will be made of
chop suey and other Chinese dishes,
but the best menus European and
American chefs can prepare will he
n feature of the cuisine. An orchestra
will be one of the several attractions,
and during opening week visiting Elks
will be made especially welcome.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
Woman Aviator Expected to Live.

RHEIMS, July 9.-Chances for the
recovery OF Baroness De La Roche,
terribly injured yesterday in the fall
OF her aeroplane. we're declared to be
favorable today by Dr. Roussel. The
Baroness, whose legs and arms we're
broken and who suffered internal In
juries, rested well during the night
and was much stronger today. The
Improvement In her condition cheered
the small army of aviators who are
daily breaking records over Bethany
Plains.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
10000 ELks WILL.
Be IhDETR0IT BY
NIGHTFA[L
Delegations Are Arriving Hourly, n
Real Rush Starts Sunday GRIND
Exalted Ruler sammis and
Party Are Hare.
Four Former Heads Of che EIks Are
Among Saturday Mornings Ar
rivals Sundays Prognm
SUNDAYS PROGRAM.

Registration bureau located
In the Light Guard armory VIII
open at a. m. where visiting
delegations may register for the
purpose Of obtaining quarters
and such other credentials az
may be deemed important.
All delegations win be met at
the various depots by the prize
drill team OF Detroit lodge, No.
"a, and escorted to their various
headquarters. All ladies' viii be
driven In automobiles.
Detroit lodge, No. 80. will re-
ceive visiting Eiks In club
rooms at I y. m. and open house
wiz be declared for each day
OF the week TO all Visiting Elks.
At 11:15 q. m. the grand
lodge officers and ladies', ON
GERS OF Detroit lodge, No. "a,
and invited guests, will be
escorted In automobiles TO the
Detroit Motor Boat club. From
there motor boats Will convey
the party TO the Country club.
where luncheon will be served
at noon. After luncheon the trip
will BE- continued to Bots Blanc
island, visiting Livingstone
Channel, returning TO Detroit
at s p. m.
AT 8 p. m. the current will be
turned on for the first time ON
ciaily, giving the illumination
OF the decorations. The current
TO be turned on by Daniel
O'Connell. OF Owosso lodge,
aged los years.
The Official party will consist
Of the executive committee,
governor of Michigan, grand
exalted ruler, officers OF Detroit
lodge. mayor of Detroit and In
vited guests.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
SO CONVICTIONS SECURED.
State Game Warden Submits Monthly
Report On Law Violations

LANSING. Mich, July 9.-(SpeciaD
The monthly report of State Game
Warden Pierce issued today shows
that 14O complaints were investigated
by the department in June. During
the month SO arreste were made and
SO convictions secured. The fines and
costs collected amounted to S1,26l.73.
There we're nine violations Of the
game laws and "a violations of the fish
laws. Thirty-six seizures were re-
ported. The proceeds from sales
amounted to 393.77.