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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
vERMONTER CHIEF
CLERK FOR TAFT
Sherman P. Allen, Formerly of
Burlington, Given $4,000 Posi-
ton by the President.

Washington, Dec, l.-Rudolph Forster
VINO has been connected with the White
House In an executive capa city for more
than 10 years, was today appointed
executive clerk TO the President at 81. 900
year ana Sherman r. Allen Of the
Washington bureau OF the New York
herald wns sworn In as hts SUCCESSOR ns
chiel clerk MI Allsn Is from Burlington,
Wa ana was az ono time private score
tnrN 70 Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
N'"nerfS' The position he assumes AT
'he white House pays 5000 a year.
through the appointment of Mr.. Allen
ana tho promotion OF NJ. Forster. much
WORK VIII he taken OFF the hands OF the
PRESIDENTS secretary, Mr.. Hnles This
has renewed discussion as to the prob-
ability OF Mr., Hilles becoming chairman
OF 'he republican national committee.
MI Allen Is n son Of Mr. and Mrs.
George w, Allen OF Essex Junction and q
brother Of Sheriff James II. Allen of
oht'onden county After graduating from
the burlington high school he became a
reporter on tho Burlington News and
subsequently served for several wears I'm
the same capacity on tho Free Press 60
ing to the Chickamauga camp ground
curing the spansh-Amcrcan War in 1875
with the Vermont regiment az correspond
ont OF tho Free Press, Ten years ago he
became private secretary to Congressman
d. j. Foster and afterwards held sim
iar position with Assistant Secretary OF
the Navy c. f. Darling and with the
iatter's successor. r, II. Newberry. Fol-
tho last hve years he has been connected
with tho Washington bureau OF the New
YORK Herald, During that time no has
accompanied President Taft on severa
swings around the circle as the repre-
sentative OF the Herald. Mr. Allen has
also been the Washington correspondent
or the Free Press. signing his articles
Sherman"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07

IF THE BABY Is CUTTING TKErH
be sure and use that old and we'll tried
remedy, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup, for children teething. 1t soothes
the child, Softens the gums, aiays all
pain, cures wip& coils aod 10 tho best
cApts a Sbottla.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
INVESTIGATION GOES ON.

Indianapolis Ind, Dec. 1.-The inves-
tigatlon OF the federal government here
into the dynamiting cases covers much
wider scope than the cases at Los An
geles," said United States District Attor-
ney Charles w. Miller tonight, The
pleas OF tho Mcnamara brothers will
have no effect of Interruption of the gov
crnments Investigation"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Circuit Court.

Judge Faulkner held special term
of the Circuit Court on last Monday
and heard the argument in several
cases and entered several DEGREES.
In the case of Grimes VS.. Kline, in
which the jury had returned verdict
for $4,000 damages for alternating the
affections Of the wife Of the plaintiff,
the melton for new trial was argued.
Woods and Walker for the plaintiff
and Emmert and Brown for the de-
fendant.
The court reserved its decision.
The court also heard the argument
on the demurrer to the evidence in the
case OF Munday VS.. Minghini and
Lemen. Decision reserved.
James w. Hardy was granted d.
vorce from his wife, Eleanor Hardy
on the ground Of desertion.
The case of Cordelia Rinker VS., her
husband, g. p. q. Rinker for divorce
and the cross suit of the husband VS..
the wife was decided by the court by
decision that neither was entitled TO
a divorce and ordered the case struck
from the docket.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Had a Swell Time.

Mr.. Elmer K. Snyder, of Falling
Waters. district, was in to see us last
Friday and reported having Only a few
aays ago returned from very pleasant
trip TO West Chester Pa, to the home
OF the Sharpless Cream Separator. The
main factory and home office is located
at this point. For some years Mr.. Sny-
der has been the very efficient and en-
thusiastic agent for the Sharpless
separator and in appreciation of his
FAITHFUL services and to fit him better
Tor future usefulness as an agent the
company gave him this trip. He was
treated like prince aud came home
iull of enthusiasm, not wine. He also
mas the agency for the Keystone Gaso-
nae engines, manufactured by the
oharpless people and which is said to
oethe hest COR the money on the mar
Aet' That is what Elmer says and he
Knows.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Wedding Cards.

We are in receipt Of the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hancock
request the honor Of your presence at
the marriage of their daughter
Emma Louise
Mr.. Roy Esyter Smith
on Wednesday evening the fifteenth
of February one thousand nine
hundred and eleven
.at seven o'clock
st. Paul's Presbyterian church
Corner Fifteenth street and Baltimor e
avenue West Philadelphia
The groom elect is the eldest son Of
Mr.. Ezra Smith, of Johannesburg and
a nephew Of Mrs. w. A. Gard, Of this
city. The young man has often visit
ed here and has host Of friends in
this city whs will join us in a most
cordial felicitation to him and his
bride.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Stockholders Meeting.

A meeting Of the Stockholders and
Trustees Of the Virglnia's Fruit Ex-
change WIS heldWednssday apdlarge-
Nv attended By prominent fruit grow-
ers from the two states.
The manager, Hon. WIN. Campbell
submitted his report for the season Of
l9l0-l9li, which showed Interchange
70 be In very fiourishIng condition
A dividend Of per cent on the shares
Of the exchange WAS declared.
The following officers were elected:
President, Prescott Hindekoper, Of
Hampshire county.
Vice President, Archibald r Ar
nette, OF Clarke county.
Secretary and Manager, William
Campbell, Of Jefferson County.
Treasurer, Gerard ID. Moore, Cashier
Citizens National Bank, Of Charles
town, w. Va.
In addition to the foregoing among
those present from a distance, were
the following J. w. Woods, Of Kappa
hammock County, Va, J. M. Harri-
man, of Hampshire County, M. 0.
Rouss, v. q. Moore, q. f. Jones, l..
b. Shut. Il. q. Wilson, I'll. 9. Mar
shall, Milton Burr, Of jefferson county
John Robinson, Of Frederick county
and others.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Faxed.

A prominent millinery store OF thls
city was faxed q few weeks ago oy
sharper who represented that he was
travelling for the Butterick Pattern
Company and offered to sell large
lot of patterns at greatly reduced
rate. The proprietors having IN Inc
past dealt with Butterick Company
and knowing them to be responsible
dealt with the stranger giving rlgn'
liberal order and paying him check
for $50 on the order in advance. A lew
hours after the mistake was discoveries
and the makers Of the check ala all In
their power to catch tup to the rascal
but he had the check cashea py an
other merchant and had taken the
first train out of town. There was
nothing else to do but to pay she cnecs
and rascal has not been heard oil In
this section since.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
tfobsrn Not here.

There was general disappointme nt
when the announcement was m ade on
last Saturday that Congressman Rich
mond Pierson HObson, of Alabama,
who had been advertised for lecture
in the Central Opera House for Sun
day afternoon would not be here. Mr..
Hobson wired the ladies Of the w. G.
L. U. under whose auspices he was to
speak, that he had been suddenly aAd
unexpectedly called to Montgomery,
his state capital on important business
and would net be able to keep his en-
gsgement but that he would be sure to
come later on, before the wet and
dry election in March. He will prob
ably be here some time during the
first half of the month of March. There
| is great anxiety to hear him on the
part Of the Martinsburg people and
he will have packed house when he
comes.
The meeting last Sunday was not
abandoned and the house was well
filled by large and interested audi
ence which was addressed by local
speakers.
Miss Dukehart, the president Of the
w. Z. 7. U. presided with ,grace and
introduced the speakers. Mr.. Lee NJ
Bender was the first speaker. He was
followed by Rev. w. A. Roush, of the
Christian church and Rev. J. Paul
Wright all OF whom delivered telling
speeches, young lady from Berkeley
springs sang solo and Miss Parker,
OF st. Louis also sang one of her beau
tltul solos, and was accompanied on
the piano by Mrs. 6. P. Grimsley.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
HedGesvliie News.

The death messenger has been visit
ing this town the past week aud taken
from our uidst, Mr.. y. Il. Howard,
whose death will cause great sadness
Ia the hearts Of all who knew her, for
to know her was to love her, she was
in her 10th year.
Mr.. Isaac Eichelberger also was laid
to rest In the cemetery at this place,
Friday the 9th, he was resident Of
this county for over 90 years, was an
old Grand Army man.
Two Of our young men have gotten
tired Of living alone and losing SO
much sleep and concluded to take to
themselves helpmate. Mr.. Everhart
OF Johnstontown vicinity has selects
Miss Laura 4. joy, Of this :placs end
Mr. Chas W. Carl and Miss Manda
McCarty as their life companions. May
joy, peace and happiness crown their
future life and may prosperity crown
their pathway.
Mr.. 1. M. French, ex deputy sheri II
OF this county under Mr.. John w.
Pitzer, but who Is now resident Of
Sidney, Ohio, was remembered on his
10th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 22Hd,
by birthday card shower from his
many friends, resolving 80 cards. A
beautiful rocking chair was presented
him by his children. Those present
were:
Mrs. Lou Quinn, Of Urbana, Ohio,
Mrs. Annie Bechtol, Of Kansas City,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas s. French Spring
field, Ohio, Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton e.
Frerch, Master Robert French, Mas.
ter Pearl Mcclure, Of iUrbsna, .Ohie,
Mr.. Roland w. Frel sh, Summerdale,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Miller and family
of Sidney, Ohio. The occasion was one
long to be remembered.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03

The music loving people Of Marins-
buig were treated to another most ex d.
quisite recital at the Assembly Hall of
the High school on last Thursday
night. The program was Of a high,
classic character snd whose who too K
part showed themselves real artists in
their profession.
Miss Maude Parker, Of st. Louis,
who has been the guest of Mrs. G. r.
Grimsley formerly her teacher and
who has sang before some Martins
burg audiences during HE past year or
30, was one OF the c'Tief persons on the
program. As vocal soloist Miss
Parker has few equals in the amateur
class and indeed many people prefer to
hear her to some Of the great imported
singers. Nature has gifted her with
voice Of specially rare sweetness and
her musical edk cation has been acquir-
ed in the best schools In the United
States, she having recently come from
New York where she has been in train
ing for the past year.
Miss Bessie Gard, and Miss, Elda
KiImer and Mrs. Grimsley as pianolsts
and Mr.. Spencer, of Pittsburg, q rare
performer on the flute and Miss Ruth
Jones on the cello made up the pro-
gram.
The entertainment was one OF ra re
merit and was greatly enjoyed by ALI.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Federal Prisoners.

Captain Dawson, the U. 5. deputy
Marshal left here on last Saturday
with number of prisoners for Wheei-
ing for the federal court.
One was Nick Carter, NO. o, an
Italian from the quarries at Bakerton
charged with selling liqusr without
license. He also had negro named
John Cook up for bootlegging and one
Bob snyder charged with violations OF
the postal laws.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
LOCAL OPTION FIGHT.

We are now in for a real fight on
the subject of license or no license in
a'artinsburg. The city council was
petitioned for speoial election and
they have granted the petition and
have set March q as the time for the
election. The dry forces have been
preparing for the fray and are getting
down to hard work.
This Is the time for every man who
believes in law and order to come out
for the side Of law and order. There 10
no room for the neutral man. Every
man is for and against and he swho
tried to carry water on both shoulders
will earn the contempt Of both sides.
The Statesman Democrat expects
to lend its energy aud all its influence
towards the closing Of the saloons Of
the town, not because we have any
fight against any Of the men who run
the saloons but because we are against
the whole nasty business. In this we
are clearly justified for even the fellows
who engaged Ia the saloon business are
shy when introducing themselves to
strangera TO admit that they are in
such business. II the average saloon
keeper is ashamed of the business why
should the average man be ashamed
say he 10 against It?
There is no excuse for the saloon in
Martinsburg. 1t ia losing institu-
ton for tie city. 1t Is costing us a
great deal more than it is paying. No
mathematical problem 10 easier Of So
luton than that the saloon is failure
as commercial institutisn. Ii there 10
500, 900 spent in the saloons Of the
town In year and the saloons are
closed 1t certainly 10 clear that that
money, or most Of it will 60 to the
stores Of the town and the families of
the drinkers will get clothing and foo d
fer the money which now goes fer
drink. If then the saloon is loser In
a commercial and financial sense
pray what excuse can there be for their
longer suffsrance. Certainly no one
will claim that they are religious,
moral or charitable institutions.
We ere aware that there are good
many people in Martinsburg whs at
heart are against the saloons but fear
to take a stand lest their business or
political plans may be thwarted and
especially lie this true as to politics for
the saloon has been a. great power In
the politics Of this csunty and much as
some of our good citizens deplore the
fact they are afraid to sayithat they are
against the saloon because they think
they may be ia candidate some time
and that the saloons.may defeat them.
Such people are not worthy Of the
smallest office in the gift Of the people.
A nan who is such coward never
deserves an office.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Officers Elected.

The Vanclevesville Camp OF the +.
o. s. of A. has elected the following
officers for the ensuing wear,
President-R. G. McWilllams.
Vice President-C. j. Hosier
Master Of Formss-A. B. Burnett.
Recordidg Secretary--R. B. McWil'
liams.
Financial Secretary-E. M. Myers.
Treasurer-J. w. kiag.
Conductor-R. M. Fulk.
Inspector-G. R.lMiller.
Trustee-W. II. Burnett.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Teachers Meet.

The teachers of the Berkeley county
Teachers association will hold NEE, :
ing at the High schoolIn this city oh
next Saturday at l O'Clock. The pro-
gram will be short but interesting.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03

Mr.. w. Z. Lunk, who was called to
the general secretaryship Of the Y. M.
Z. A. at this place by the board of
managers has accepted the tcalI and
will take charge of the place on April
/. He WAS formerly secretary here and
was most proficient man for the
place.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Married In Baltimore.

Mr.. Harry Trenary, well Known
young man of this city, and Miss
Myrtle NJ. Stewart, the charming
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. q. Stew
art, of Center street, went to Baltimore
last Monday, slipping quietly away
from their friends, and were married.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Communion Service.

There will be com munich service in
the Gerardstown Presbyterian church
on next Sunday at IL O'Clock. The
usual preparatory service will be held
on Saturday at $50 p. m.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Omission.

In giving the election of the officers
of the Old National Bank in our last
issue, the typos omitted the name Of
Mr.. Decatur Hedges as first vice presi-
dent. Mr.. Hedges has been in that
office for good many years and has
been regularly elected year after year.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03

No finer lot of horses will be offered
THIS sale season in this county than
'hose to be sold at the large sale OF
MS Mary V. Reid, on the grade near
Marlowe, two miles North of Falling
Waters station on the CIV. r. R. Feb
II, 1911.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
MARTINsBURG, VIVA, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1911
Senators Elected
In Joint Session

William E. Chiffon was elected Unit,
ed States Senator for the long term &c
succeed Nathan Bay Scott.
Clarence w. Watson was elected
United States Senator for the shor.
term to succeed Davis Elkins, who Is
serving the unexpired term Of the late
Senator Stephen 3. EIkins.
Governor Giasscock will issue COM
missions to the two senators-eIect and
Mr.. Watson will go to Washington At
once to take his seat.
Charleston, Feb. 4.
William q. Chiffon and Clarence w
Watson were elected to the United
States Senate for the long and short
term respectively in the joint session
OF the legislature at noon today.
w. e. Chiffon received seventy-two
votes c. w Watson seventy.
Five democrats bolted Chiffon and
seven bolted Watson.
The republicans scattered their vote
among several prominent republicans
whom they wished to compliment.
Governor Glasscock, it is said. Sesl
issue commissions to Chiffon and Wat
son as the result of today's election.
The Vote.
For the long term the vote was as
follows: Democrats-W. E. Chiffon,
70; Lewis Bennett, 3; John w. Davis,
2. Republicans-N. B. Scott, IS; Chas.
c. Bewry, 5; Nathan Golf, /; Joseph
H. Gaines, 1.
For the short term: Democratic.
w. Watson, 70; John J. Davis, /; John
w Davis, 6. Republicans-lsaac T..
Mann, 9, Davis Elkins, s; W. p Hub
bard, IL; w. M. o. Dawson, 2; Howard
Sutherland, Q; A. B. White, i; Joseph
II. Gaines. 1, and G. w. Atkinson,
Charleston, Feb. 1.
Both houses of the legislature took
up routine business this morning and
at noon met in joint session to ballot
CD the election of United States SEN
ators.
Martinsburg Enlarged.
Senate bill No. 50, amending the
charter OF the city of Martinsburg, by
extending the territorial limits of the
city, to take in Rosemont, was intro
duced in the senate by Senator Silver
today, and the reference to commit
tee was dispensed with and the bill
was passed to its second and third
reading and passed on to the house.
Prohibition Amendment.
No attempt was made this morning
to suspend the constitutional rules
when the prohibition amendment came
Up in the house on first reading. The
resolution will be read on three sep
arate days and was made the special
order on second reading tomorrow
morning.
Senate Chairmen.
The president of the senate this
morning appointed the various stand
ing committees of the senate. The
chain.nen named are as follows: Priv
ileges and elections, Coffman; FL
nance, Silver; judiciary, England !;
Railroads, McIntire; Mines and Min
ing. Meredith; Claims and Grievances,
Phillips: immigration and Agriculture
Sutherland; Public Printing, Flynn;
Penitentiary, Grimes; Militia, Craig;
Labor, Preston, and Education. John
son.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-02-03
Hon. John T. McGraw
GRAFTON, w. Va

Biggest and Best Democrat in the State
years kept democratic party alive in West Virginia
been named for Governor.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1911-11-08
GOVERNOR HARMON
|. FORECASTS BIG
VICTORY
Prospective Candidate of Dem
ocrats Is Pleased With
Yesterdays Elections and
Prognosticates Future.

tBy Evenisx aessss a. .. LEASED wsseS
Columbus. o.. Nov. s.--Basing his
opinion on the results In Massachu-
se,ts. Kentucky and Ohio and other
points where Democratic candidates
were elected yesterday. Governor Jud-
son Harmon today predicted a nation
al Democratic landslide next year
The results OF those elections have
pleased me very much" he said, and
consider them forecast Of what
is 10 come next year. II ls the strong
est endorsement of Democracy that
has been rendered by voters In recent
years"
When asked regarding the Cincin.
natl results. Mr.. Harmon said
Personally nothing could have
pleased me better. have fought for
twenty-five years TO free Cincinnati
from the sway OF RepublIcanism. and
am delighted to find that the voters
have awakened
Signs OF victory for the Democratic
party are evident everywhere. Next
year | predict thar this party viii win
the national officers including the
presidency"
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1911-11-08
REUNITED NATION
HONORS MARTYR
PRESIDENT
Soldiers of the Blue and the
Gray Take Part in Exercises
At dwelling of Heroic
Bronze Statue of Lincoln.

tny EyealnE uerala a. q. Leased wtreD
Frankfort Ky. Nov. S.--While tho
president 0i the Inised States and a
large asseDAhlRge. including many of
those who wore the Gray in the con-
siict between the north and the south,
iouied on, an heroic bronze statue of
Abraham Lincoln Was unveiled IN the
Capital building here today
Proof Of reunited country.
said Governor Wilson OF Kentucky in
accepting ihe statue on behalf Of the
afase rs made evident In the solec-
t,on OF Henry Wn,Iers0n. a Conleder-
ate soldier. to formally present this
Image of the great president to the
people Of his native state. The great
ness and the goodneas, the nobility
and the sweetness OF Abraham lin
cnln Are recognized as earnestly by
those who wore the Gray as by THOSE
who were The iilue."
The addresses OF President Taft and
H0vcrnOr Wilson sInguinrly agreed
In almpss Identical declarations that
of ali lsgnrea IN national history there
IN none That n calculated 10 bridge
channis of sentiment heiwean seeiion,
an " LiuanIns.