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Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
Said Agent Made No
Return Of The 5000

M Peyton Kramer, formerly OF tins
city landlord of Hotel Leland. Nayncs
boro, not long ago had monument
erected over some of his departed
relatives in Marlinsburg. on Satur-
day the head OF the firm which did
lac work, located in one Of tho cities
OF Maryland, went to Naynesboro and
told Mr.. Kramer that the agent OF the
firm sent on to collect payment had
never made return therefore.
Mr.. Kramer had paid the agent 5000
when he presented the bin about L.
days ago, giving two checks, one OF
$500 and the other of 500, to the fel-
low, who had a bill properly made
ont and regular in all respects.
or course Mr. Kramer did what was
right and is fully protected but he
feels sorry at being an innocent agent
of the firms loss.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
(By United Press

Washington, July 16, AS a witness
before the senate committee now en-
gagged in investigating contributions to
the presidential campaign funds, An
gust Belmont, OF New York, declared
that the Democratic campaign fund in
1894 was less than 9I000,oJ0 Bel
mont insisted that the exact amount
Of his contributions was not clear in
his mind. He said that the different
amounts he contributed were over
100000, and was willing to have the
committee consider the amount as
high as $2500G0. Asked why he had
eiyen 50 much, Mr. Belmont replied:
81 consented to serve on the cam
paicn committee and never intended
10 contribute 50 much money; bat as
Increasing demands arose for money
with Which 70 pay expenses, furnish
gu these funds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
Quiet, Modest Display
Al California Wedding
by United Press. J

liilIsboro, Cal, July 16.-ln the
presence of the greatest gathering Of
the ultra-fashionable rich ever seen
in the west, the $So,00o matrimonial
durhar was celebrated here today, fel.
lowing the wedding of Miss Jennie
Grockcr, ealifornia's $l5,o00,00o heir
ess and Malcolm Whitman. New
York lawyer and former eastern ten
his star The celebration rivaled the
most famous nuptial display of the
Fifth avenue set of New York. Fol
lowing the chafch ceremony the
guests. wearing jewelry to the aggre-
gate value Of $L500ooo, We're enter.
tanned at a wedding breakfast in a
temporary pavilion that cost $4,000.
Orchids prcdominatcd in the decora-
tons, $4,000 having been spent for
this flower alone.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
HUBERT LATHAM
KILLED BY BUFFALO
Noted French Aviator Mel
Violent Death While Hunt
ing Along River Nile
(By United Press.)

PARIS. France, July To- Hubert
Latham, the noted French aviator,
whose famous flights through the air
lin France. England and America,
brought him worldwide fame, was
killed by a buffalo while hunting near
the source Of the Nile recently. ac.
cording TO a cable message to the
government from the governor-general
of the French equatorial possessions
in Africa.
A representative of the French gov.
eminent broke the news 10 Latham's
aged mother, for whose sake he gave
up flying some time ago
Latham was one of the pioneers of
aviation in france and he was well
known TO Americans, many Of whom
had Witnessed mis- wonderful fcats in
the air.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

Washington, July 10 Discussion If
the arrangements for the impeachment
trail Of Judge Hobert w Archibald Of
the Commerce Court occup.e1 tire
Senate .ais afternoon. Automatically,
under the rules, the Houses iGdjet.
meat oi Inc iarist was laid before the
Senate Il u O'Clock L WAS determias
ed after much discussion thai as the
first s.ep every senator should u
formally sworn with the quaint special
oata required when the Senate SITS as
hiph court of impeachment. ne
bresidpnt pro tenn administer Tn,
oath to tire senators in squade 9l about
Il dole.. each until all present had
bCeu SNafn
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

KILLED. "A CA|LD,
THEN ! HIMSELF
sN "a .
Nathan SWaPtz Confessed
10 Murder Of Little Julia
C0nn0rS In New
York
(By u ,lted prcss.)


New York, July 16 That Nathan
SWartz confessed to his father that he
was the slayer Of little 12-year-old
Julia Connors was admitted by the
father of the boy, Daniel Swartz. in
the grand jury anteroom at the crImi
nal court Today.
According to the statement of the
father. the son told him he was, re
sponsible for the death Of the child
on the Sunday morning the body was
found
q told him that the best thing he
could do would be to 20 out and kill
himself and save thdafamily from any
further disgrace, and | an certain he
did so, said the father as he told of
his sons crime.
Tho old mans dramatic and sensa.
tional state followed a scene unpar.
elleled in the history of the criminal
court building.
The mutlated body of the little girl
WAS found on vacant lot near East
173rd street on the morning of July
l. The child had been missing since
| the night before. There were II
stab wounds in the child's body. u
of which were in the back In spite
of tho terrible nature of the injuries
of the ehlu she lived for several hours
aft II being fonsd.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
Issue Call For
Third Party CoDIab

Charleston, W. Va July ia call
will be issued this week for a third
party convention to be held in Char
lesion the latter part Of this month
to select delegates and alternates to
the Roosevelt party convention at
Chicago on August . and to discuss a
third ticket in this state. This state
ment was made by Ex-Governor Daw;
son, chairman OF the Roosevelt or
ganization in the state and chairman
OF the Republican State Convention
over which the Roosevelt people had
cCntrCl
Mr.. Dawson said there would be a
third party ticket in West Virginia,
but that he believed it was the inten-
ton and desire of those who stood
with him to support the Presidential
electors and the Republican State.
Congressional ana local tickets, if al
lowed to DO so, but II not other can.
didates would have to be named
The Iowa plan appealed to him 1T
is sensible plan, said Mr.. Dawson
obecause it deals with facts, and it's
facts, not theories, we are dealing
WITH"
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
.RuInor Had COIOPed
Man Blown To Bits

Contrary to a rumor this morning a
son Of Ham was not blown to small
bits at the National Quarry Monday
night. Report Had it that a darkey
carried d torch with MIN to attend to
some matters about the gasolene tank
and it exploded, not trace Of the
man being found rs a matter OF
fact the gasoIenc did burn up, but the
tank is in good shape. a careless
smoker is believed to have been the
cause About two barrels Of Gaao
lcnc were destroyed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
NOTED GAMBLER
WAS MURDERED
Sensational Killing Of Her.
man ROSentha| In New
York Brings Reve-
IatiOnS
(By United Press.l

New York July IL. Sensational as
WAS the murder of Herman Rosenthal,
The noted gambler slain i'll cold blood
VI the bright lights of one of New
York s busy districts. it was mild as
compared with what will be revealed
when the entire history of the events
leading up TO the crime arc known
The police department and District
Attorney VIII tman insist that they
will have the entire story within As
hours Rosenthal was killed because
he "squealed' ON certain gambling
associates to the police. His murder
ors will be revealed, the police declare,
because one of the Instruments Sc
lceted has weakened and will talk.
This man is Louis Libby, II chauf.
feur aged 35 years. The police alleGe
tnat he drove the ear that carried the
murderers to the scene of the crime
When arrested Libby was defiant, but
after a few hours in u room at police
headquarters. where ne WAS given a
mild third degree he began TO
weaken.
II is reported that he has already
given important information that will
assist in fixing the crime on the guilty
persons, and other arrests are certain
in few hours.
With these arrests, the police de
clare, will come Il revelation of The
entire inside gambling situation n this
cuN.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
Will Make Automobile
Trip Through North

Mr.. and Mrs Walter w. Trout, OF
West King street. and Mr.. and Mrs,
II. H. Rutherford, Of North Queen
street. will leave tomorrow for trip
10 points in Pennsylvania, New York
and other northern states, and expect
10 be COMO about two weeks.
They will cover the greater portion
OF the trip in their automobiles. and
remainder by rail and water. Among
the points to be visited will be IIar.
ri8burg, Niagara Falls, Thousand Is
lands, Montreal Albany and New
York City.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
UNFORTUNATE WOMEN FINED.

Justice j, d. Smith, held court at
his Office ON Winchester avenue on
Monday night and administered fines
in the case against Charlotte Brown,
charged with conducting a disorderly
house west Of town. She plead gull
ty aud paid $1770; Bessie Parker an
inmate, also plead guilty and paid
$50. EVclin Foltz and Almeta Plake
viii be given hearings next Monday
night. About % Witnesses were sum
moncd
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
BUSH FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR.

An article concerning the candidacy
Of Harvey A. Bush, of this city, for
tho Democratic nomination for county
assessor appears on another page OF
The Evening Journal today. Up 1t
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

If you need Dry Goods, Shoes or
ready-to-wear stun. you can buy it for
less at SpilIman Bros. Big Clearance
sale. us ct Up
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
oPEouoN PARK ANNOUNCEMENT

Bungalows accommodating 8
persons, for rent...... $1,000 per wb
Tents accommodating per-
sons for rent. 8 per wb
Camping Sites ...s...... 200 per wb
Camp Board .......... $50 per wk
Transient visitors accommodated
with meals at Is cents each, and with
boats, 25c Pc hour.
Reservations for bungalows and
tents for August and September
should be made at once.
THE HART-CLOHAN co,
Room 8, Old National Bank Bldg
Z IL Up.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
Wyoming, Pulled From
Mud, Continue On Way
(By United Press.)

Wilmington, Del, July ga dozen
tugs, after several hours of hard wool k,
managed to pull the big battIas'dp
Wyoming into deep water from the
mud bank where she had rested all
night, and the fighting ship continued
on her voyage this morning. The
new fighting machine is TO be given
her speed trial OIL the coast of Maine
tomorrow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

well informed as to the progress made
by those in charge.
1t was suggested that a salaried sec
rotary one familiar with the details
of sNch matters-be secured. and this
idea seemed to meet with general APP
prevail and may be adopted by the
executive committee
1t is also urged that all persons
who have any practical ideas con
corning any feature of the proposed
celebration SEM them to the commit.
tee, Box 500 local postofiice, and all
such ideas, or plans, viii receive due
consideration. 1t is hoped in this
manner to develop some attractive fca
lures that might otherwise be over
looked. All suggestions looking to
ward the success of the project will
be welcomed by those having the
plans in charge
Report is Adopted.
The report 0. the preliminary com
mittee, which was unanimously adopt
ID, was as follows:
To the Citizens Of Martinsburg:
At a conference of few business
men alive TO the necessity OF some
celebration this fall whereby Martins
burg might be advertised to the world
and thus inspire a spirit of progress
siveness. il was decided TO submit the
proposition to public meeting OF
business men and citizens for any ac-
ton they might deem necessary.
To be able to do this intelligently
a preliminary committee consisting
OF a. c. Nadenbousch, w. w. Trout
Max Robinson, J. w. Stewart, Thomas
W. Martin and NJ. G. Tabler vas APP
pointed TO canvass the situation
thoroughly and to report the results OF
such with their recommendations to
this NEE ting
IN accordance herewith yodr com
nitteo beg to present the following
LIST. That canvass among the
merchants and other public spirited
citizens discloses a desire fer some
celebration
End. That voluntary contributions
aggregating over $4,000 in checks
and pledges have already been receiy-
l.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

WANTED AT ONCE Laborcrs q;
Cumbo yards Must be strong and
willing $500 per day Apply M
j. Wells. e L 6t lp It At III
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
FOR RENT.

Seven-room mousse, wijh all modern
improvements, On West King street
Possession August 1.
Z II 1pU r. A. MINOR.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

Fine sheer, cool, Muslin Underwear
reduced at Spillman Bros. Clearance
sale Z Il ct Up
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

All Misses and Children's slippers
and Pumps greatly reduced at ShauII
Bros. 721ptf
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

Ice for sale. CasNey's Bakery.
5 IT Up If.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

10 day Clearance sale on all Patent
Gun Metal and Tan OXfords, Slippers
and Pumps at Shaull Bros. TIP tt
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

Shaull Bros. Clearance Sale starts
July 3. Come early for the best Sc
lection. 721p If
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

shauE Bros1 Clearance Sale starts
July 3 on all Patent Gun Metal and
Tan oxfords, slippers and Pumps.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

Great reduction on all Gun Metal
Patent and Tan Orfords, Slippers and
Pumps for 10 days at 6haull Bros.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

A reduction on every item you buy
at Spillman Bros. Big Clearance Sale.
Is Ct 1p.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16
viii Now Go Ahead.

While the plans thus far are only
tentative, enough was given cut to
form some idea of just what will be
attempted, and to furnish a good base
from which to work out the entire
proposition. AS the situation nov
islands, Mr.. Nadenbousch will appoint
the necessary committees to go
ahead with the work, and reports
IRON time to time will keep the people
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

Ice for sale. caskey's Bakery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-16

LoST-Bunch Of about IS keys be
tween Wetumpka Club House, com
ing out back way and Williaxsporl
bridge. Reward at thiS~oi
731p,l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
RIFLES ARE FOUND IN MINERS HOUSES Second Search for Arms Will Be Made by
 Troops

Charleston, w. Va. September 25- Discovery of 15 rifles was made today by state troops in miners houses at Crown Hill in the martial law zone, where 1t was supposed all firearms had been confiscated by the soldiers some time ago. This will probably lead to a second thorough search of the entire troubled region. The military author itfes today began the inoculation of the soldiers with anti-typhoid toxin.
 The coal operators continued the presentation of their side of the in- vestigation into conditions in the strike territory before the mining investi- gating commission appointed by Gov. W. E. Glasseock
 It was brought out through A. IL Hale, superintendent of one of the operations of the Paint Creek colleries company, that the black list was used it was used by his company Others have heretofore denied that the black list existed. Evidence also was present. ed showing that at one of the mines on Paint Creek the men had received in cash on an average each month for the first three months in the year from $50 to $55 after their store account. rent and other items had been de- ducted It showed the miners averaged during this pesiod more than s4 a day when al work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
BAD MAN SHOT AND
 KILLED BY DEPUTY
Attempted to Shoot Charlan But Deputy Was
 Quickest

Lake Charles La. September %.-Mak- ing good his threat that he would not be taken alive, Charles Smith, alias Leather Breeches.' accredited a desperate char acter about the lumber camps in this sec ton, was shot and killed today near Merryville by Deputy Sheriff D. J. Char Ian. Smith was of the F men under in- dictment here in connection with the Grabow labor riot of July ', when three men were killed and S injured In a pitched battle between union and non- union men.
 Smith was armed with rifle and two pistols when he fell victim to the aim of Officer Charlan. When ordered to halt Smith turned and threw his rifle to hls shoulder, but Charlan was the quickest and put two loads of buckshot into Smiths body. Smith came here from Texas.
 All of the men indicted in connection with the Brabow riot, with the exception of Smith, are in jail here. The charges against the prisoners. who are members of the Brotherhood of Timber Workers, embrace rioting, murder and conspiracy. The cases are set for trial october (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
WIDE DIVERSITY OF OPINION ON LEvEES Advocates of Two System Make Little Progress
 in Convention

Memphis. September 25-Advocates of complete federal control of the Missis- sippi river leyee system and those who urge an appeal to Congress for an h. creased appropriation ard the continu- ance of the present joint control by the states and the national government, made but little progress toward common ground today at the second days session of the Interstate Levee association, meet ing here in annual convention. Debate on the floor of the convention and before the resolutions committee indicated that the diversity of opinion is wide and the matter will be fought out on the floor when the committee on resolutions re- ports tomorrow.
 Govsrnor George w. Donaghey of Ar kansas and Maj. T. G. Dabney, chief engineer of the upper Yazoo 1evee district of Mississippi, championed the cause of those opposed to federal control before the convention today.
 George w. Maxwell of New Orleans made the principal arguments in favor of government control.
 New Orleans Is a strong contender and the only city so far suggested as the next place of meeting. Likewise O. N. Kil- tough, president of the St. Francis levee board of Arkansas, is proposed for re- election as president of the association. officers will be chosen and the next meeting place decided upon at the close of the session tomorrow. The committee considering the advisability of the anal gamation of all of the state levee associa- tions Into one organization will also re- port tomorrow. This proposal has found favor with number of the delegates.
 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will address the convention tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
THOMPSON DENIES GIVING GUESS LIST Told Detective to Separate Sheep From the
 Goats"

Detroit, September 25.-Mayor William B. Thompson csaled by the defense today as a witness at the hearing of 17 aldermen and a former city official charged with conspiracy, denied he had ever given to Detective W. J. Brennan guess list containing the names of a number of all dermen he believed might be susceptible to bribes.
 The detective who conducted the investi- gation which resulted in the arrest of the officials had previously declared the mayor gave him such alleged informa- ton several months ago. The mayor testi- fled he simply told Brennan to interview the council as a whole and separate the sheep from the goats"
 Discussing the matters which led up to civic investigation. Mayor Thompson testified he had been instrumental in bringing members of national detective agency to Detroit
 Andrew H. Green. whom Mayor Thomp- son testified guaranteed the financial end of the municipal investigation. also was on the stand today as a witness for the defense. MT. Green said the private de- tective who took charge of the probe was the one who posed as an official of the Wabash railroad. It is charged in the warrant that all of the city officials either accepted or promised to accept bribes from this detective
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-26
MAYORS HELP ID
 BOOST STATE FAIR Many Alabama Cities to
 Have Special Days THE SPECIAL DAY LIST Motorcycle Races, Chariot Races and Fireworks Spectacle Will Be
 Given Every Day-Birming-
 ham Day Is October II
THE SPECIAL DAY LIST

The management of the Alabama State Fair is receiving good cooper ation from the mayors of many cities throughout northern and central Ala bama toward swelling the attendance of the fair this fall.
 Several days ago Secretary Chaffee mailed out letters to the mayors of several cities stating to them that cer- tain days during the fair had been set aside for their cities and that the man agement of the fair would greatly ap- preciate their issuing proclamations re- questing the citizens to attend the fair with boosting matter for their cities
 Quite a number of them have re- sponded to the appeal. A copy of the proclamation of the mayor of Gadsden was received by Secretary Chaffee yes terday Also a letter from the mayor of Selma was received stating that he took great pleasure in assisting the management in this direction and that he thanked them for the opportunity presented for Selma to advertise her self to the world"
 The local papers of Decatur and New Decatur printed the proclamation of their mayors and commented favorably on the action of their chief executive Other cities and towns throughout this part of Alabama have complied with the request of Secretary Chaffee and 1t Is thought that others will follow suit during the next few days.
 Those in whose favor the special days of the fair have been made are taking right hold of the proposition and are preparing programmes for their days. The following is list of the special days:
 Thursday, October 3-Opening day and Homeseekers' Day Every exhibit must be in it's place and no work will be allowed on exhibits after o'clock d. m.
 Friday, October 4-Wilson- Marshall Clubs Day. Jefferson County Day, Post masters Day. Judging of poultry and beef cattle begins.
 Saturday, october 5--Woman's Suf- frage Day and Football Day.
 Sunday, October 6--Sacred Concert Day. Liberati's band; six singers.
 Monday. october 7--Press Day, De- catur Day, Huntsville Day Tri-Cities Day. Dog show opens. Judging of Jer- sey cattle. stallions and mares and swine begins.
 Tuesday, october S-Farmers' Day, Gadsden Day, Anniston Day.
 Wednesday, October 9-Confederate Veterans Day, rFaternal Day, Mont gomery Day. Mobile Day, Selma Day. All veterans wearing crosses of honor will be admitted to grounds for 25 cents on this day.
 Thursday, October 10-Good Roads Day Goodwater Day, Opelika Day, Alexander City Day, Tuscaloosa Day. Cattle and horse show day.
 Friday october 11--Children's Day, Birinin gham Day.
 Saturday, October 12-Christopher Columbus Day, Football Day. Carnival Day, Jasper Day.
 Sunday, October 13-Sacred Concert Day, Liberatis band, six singers
 Motorcycle races and chariot races each day.
 Fiery four horse chariot races at night.
 Fireworks spectacle at night.