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Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21

With few exceptions all former
teachers OF the Martinsburg Public
Schools were elected at the regular
meeting held Monday night by the
Board of Education In the place of
Prof H. Rey Wolf, Of the High School
facility, who will attend Yale next
season and complete his studies at
that place, Mr. Herbert E Hannis,
of Winchester avenue, was elected.
Mr.. Hannis. is a B. a, of Washing
ton & Lee and expects his B. L. de-
gree soon. For several terms he has
been one OF the Instructors at that in.
stitution and is eminendy qualified for
the position in The High school fac
ulty. Miss Ruth Byerly, of Shepherds
town, hitherto a teacher at HODGE
street school, who will equip herself
for missionary work under the auspic-
es OF the NJ. E. Church, South, will be
succeeded by Miss Louise Harrison,
of South Raleigh street Miss Mary
NJ Betz, of the same ward school
but WHO was elected driving teacher
will be succeeded by Miss Anna l..
Hause, of Shepherdstown but who has
been teaching the past two seasons
at Elkins. The full roster OF teach
ers is as follows:
Mr. w. c. Morton, Superintendent.
AT the meeting last night other
matters of interest were attended to-.
These not only includeds supt. Nor
toms usual comprehensive report
showing an increase in attendance
and average; the payment of salaries
and the stipend for attending the Au-
gust Institute, and other routine
work, but the ward teachers pre-
scented a petition asking for an in
crease Their salaries now average
about $500 per month. No action
was taken,
1t was announced that the regular
teachers examination would be held
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21
The KiTnba||S Become
Owners OF Town Property

A neat little real estate deal was
closed Monday by Agent Meade Bow
ers and two promiennt and desirable
people more directly interested in the
welfare of Martinsburg when Mr. and
Mrs. c. c. Kimball became the pur-
chasers OF the three double houses
erected on New York avenue, at
Rosemont, by Mr.. Fred Glaize, of
Winchester. The price paid is not
stated, but this is belved to have
been in the neighborhood of $4,000.
Mr.. Kimball is assistant treasurer of
the Sundstrom & Stratton Co, of New
York, now constructing the Cumbo
yards and the Chambersburg high
line Mr. and Mrs Kimball are To-
Gated at Hotel Berkeley.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21
SURPRISES FRIENDS.

Miss Eva Chapman, daughter OF
Mrs Martin Mcdaniel, OF South Ra.
leigh street, who has been making her
home recently with her grandmother
Mrs. Fannie Chapman, in Winchester,
surprised relatives and friends Sun.
day by marrying Mr.. Lee Lanham, OF
the same city. i'll Baltimore The
young couple went on the SUNDAY eX-
cursion. The day before friend
had secured the necessary license.
Mr.. and Mrs, Lanham have returned
to Winchester.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21

lean ticket he would trd in West Vir-
sinia, as the electors ON his ticket,
men who in all probability would
vote for Col Roosevelt for the Pres.
idency in preference to himself if
they We're elected to the electoral col.
lege.
When the Democratic party split
over the nomination Of Mr., Bryan,
placing Palmer and Buekner at the
head of the so-called National Demo
cratic ticket the electors had not
been nominated and each party nomi
mated as candidates for electors men
favorable to its nominee. But. in The
present case where The candidates for
electors on the Republican ticket have
all been named. even though Mr.. Taft
should obtain the nomination oil the
regular Republican party he would
not be able IN any way to have his
friends nominated for electors on his
ticket and there would seem to be lit
tie likelihood of his obtaining the cleo
toral vote OF West Virginia even
though the ticket bearing his name
should be successful in the state.
On the other hand the friends of
Colonel Roosevelt would have two OPP.
p5rtumties to carry the State. If
Roosevelt should head national Re
publican ticket or some other kind of
Republican ticket there would be
an opportunity to place ON his ticket
candidates for presidential electors by
subsequent nomination This would
place friends of Roosevelt on both
Republican tickets as candidates for
electors and leave Taft standing at
the head of ticket and possibly OBJ
tanning the presidential vote Of the
State without having any electors 10
vote for him though he should be the
choice of the state
II is possible the Roosevelt candi
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21
WATCH THE DUST.

II, perchance, one notices a cloud
of dust gamboling along one OF the
roads leading into Martinsburg and
pays close attention, a breathing
automobile is liable to emerge If so,
it will be the car of Mr.. W. craw-
ford, the moving picture magnate of
West King street. With him should
be Mr.. Webster Klein, of Hotel Der
kelley, and Hon. Jack Cartee, domi-
nant factor of the local Z. S. Express
office, and others. They took a spin
TO Berryvillo. this morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21

Electoral College Even Should He
Be Defeated at Chicago and TAFT
Elected BY Their States in Ncvcm
bcr
eBy GEO W. SUMMERS.D
Washington, May 21-It is pretty
generally conceded by Republicans as
we'll as Democrats that there is a good
chance Tor the nomination OF both vii
liam II. Taft and Theodore Roosevelt
| for President in Chicago next month.
Each side is now claiming enough
delegates to the national convention
TO bring about the nomination of this
candidate. But. if Taft should set
| all the delegates he claims and Roose
welt should get all the delegates claim
! ed by him there would be a large
number OF delegates in excess of the
number entitled to seats III the con
| gention under the call of the national
/ committee. The reason for these
conflicting claims is that there are
/ large number Of delegates whose elec
ton has been contested, generally by
the Roosevelt people The National
/ Committee will meet in Chicago on
June 6 to determine these contests
and in 50 doing the probability is
! mat it will determine the nomination
| 10 be made at the Republican nation
al convention. Most Of the contests
are regarded by the friends Of Taft rs
i having ben trumped up. for the pur-
pose OF making an excuse for boiling
4 che regular convention in ease the
contests are decided against Roose-
Welt There is every indication that
thc Republican Committee is fayora
bic to the candidacy of Mr.. Taft and
tHat if will see that Mr.. Taft is fairly
treated in the settlement of the con
test Aside from the Roosevelt par
tisans most persons believe that the
outcome oil the national committee
meeting win he the nomination of Mr.
Taft in the Chicago conventions But
there are few who know COL Roosc
Welt who believe that he VIII submit to
having what be believes the choice oil
the people oyerridden by the national
committee, and there is a widespread
opinion that in the event OF the nomi
nation of Mr. Taft as a result of the
decision in regard to contested dele
gates, Col Roosevelt and his follow
ers, including the contested delega
tons from many states, would imme
diately assemble in another national
convention, which would nominate be
Colonel for President
If both Taft and Roosevelt ahou.d
be nominated for President as noe
seems probable, West Virginia Re-
publicans will find themselves in
peculiar situation. The chances all
favor the nomination OF Taft on tho |
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21
CLAUDE ALLEN ON TRIAL
Son of Convicted clansman Accused
Of HAVING Shot judge MassIe.


Wytheyille, Va, May u CLAUDE
swanson Allen, youngest son Of Floyd
Allen, charged. like his convicted
father, with having participated in q
conspiracy of the Allen clan TO ami
bilate the Hillsvillc court last March
was brought handcuned to the WHhe
vile court and placed on trial tol
the murder Of Judge Thornton Mas
sic last evening When court adj
jomned seven jurors had been en-
aneled.
Judge d. W BoleH testified at Floyd
Aliens trial that he saw Claude fire
one of the shots that pierced Judge
Massic
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21

Virginia Schill. the little daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs, G. w. SchiL, is very
sick at her home, corner of Queen
and race streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21

Mr.. J. w Browning is visiting MI
and Mrs Charles Turner in Cum
bcIland.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21

June Is and "A and a committee, con
sist1ng OF President J. w. Barrick.
Supt. Morton and Principal Waehtcl,
appointed to take charge of the High
School commencement
The matter OF an extra teacher for
John Street School was discussed
and Commissioner Harry Kuhn call
ed attention TO the crowded condition
of the sumner school The city
schools will close juno =
High School.
NJ L. Wachtel, Principal; Herbert
L. Hannis, Lueetta S Logan, c. A.
Waynant, 2. W Buhrman Ella Aid
ridsc.
ridge. Mr.. thurman was made as.
sistant principal
Burke Street School.
W \. Pitzel. Principal; Lula Y.
Muth. Frances T. Hergesheimer, Lo-
rena ]. Mason. Monic Ryneal, Annie
II. ONeal, Grace Bird, Florence NJ.
Curtis.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21
Funeral of Mr.. Pyne.

The funeral Of the late Mr.. John T.
Pyne, Of GA North Queen street will
take place Wednesday morning al the
First Z. B. Church Friends will
leave the house at 1890 O'Clock. Rev.
DR.. w. F. Gruyer will conduct the
funeral, assisted by Rev C. S. Trump.
dor SaIen cards for sale kere
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21

ubyorihe For The Eve4lng Journal
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21
ANOTHER
PECULIAR
SITUATION
Arises In Taft-R00seveIt
Contest
MANY ROOSEVELT ELECTORS

Who Could Vote For the Colonel In
Electoral College Even Should He
Be Defeated at Chicago and TAFT
Elected BY Their States In Ncvcm.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21
S. M. ReitzeII.

S. NJ Reitzon, aged 7G, and we'll
known resident of ClearspriHg, Md
died there Monday afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21
John Street School.

Lee silel, Principal; Berta Sharff.
Grace L. Lindsay, Vannetta NJ. Cham
bers, Bertha T. kilmer, Alice Bowers,
Edna NJ Siler, Dora Wolfensberger,
Maud KuykendalL
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-05-21
High Street School

d. II. Dodd, Principals Lottie V
Mckee Laura Iomrich, Mildred Aler
Bessie Etchberger, Mamie Small
Sallie Aler, Ella E. Swartz.
Hooge Street School.
c. W. Miller, Principal; Clara Y
Cutting Anna l. Hause, Della T.. Hill
Josina 7. Showers, Louise Harrison
Fern Roush, Mollie T. Martin
Sumner School (coL)
Fred 1}amer Principal; Matte L
Corsey, Edena X. Roberts.
Art and Drawing.
Miss Mary NJ, Betz
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-11

II suppose" saidh, that fancy dress
is required tonight?"
Absolutely" said Courtney. And
there Is no unmasking."
Really" said |. -"ft promises very
WELL"
"And 1t realizes all It promises-may-
be bit more" Lady Helen laughed.
How shall recognize your
asked.
She considered a moment. 81 am to
stay the night with the marquise, and
we shall both wear white silk court
gowns Of the period of Henry of Ma
varre. I'll also put red rose in my
hair"
"And l." said Courtney, will be ca
parisoned In plum velvet court suit
la Louis Quinze. You will know me
easily by the awkward way / handle
the high red heels"
"As l don't know what Moore will
provide for me-" said !, 81 will adopt
Lady Helen's rose, and as l can't fas
ten 1t In my hair, I'll carry 1t in my
mouth
"A good fdea," said Courtney. "Ant
I'll put one in my button hole"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-11
JOHN REED SCOTT
U.s. by John Reed Scott Copyright. 1906 BY Lppneot. Col

mo, | won't, sir, voluntarily" he an
swered "You are not the Lotzen sort"
"You have fenced with himY'
Frequently"
land disarmed him?"
l saw Bernheim smile.
YES. once-the first time we engaged.
He has disliked me ever since"
Il am rather astonished at YOU" j
said. Where was your finesse?'
1T was quite unintentional. He tried
to work coup that is very little known.
Instead of the regular defense ! used
one | had myself developed and which
ends in wrench. gave it bit too
vigorously and the duke dropped his
foil"
Bernheim gave a gruff laugh.
dropped it, he exclaimed. AYE, and
so lightly it flew twenty feet and hit
the wall near the roof"
Il think said |. Il would like to
know that coup and it's defenses."
"They are yours, sir" he said. "But
l am ut loss where LotZen got the
attack. 1t isn't known to six persons In
Europe. even among the masters"
"And your own defense"
us, l am sure, known to me alone.
The man with whom l worked 1t out
died week after it was perfected"
"But you have fenced with Lotzen
frequently since then, you say?
MANY times, sir
Hasn't he invariably used that par
ticular attack?'
".And been met always by the regu-
lar defense. took no chances on his
discovering the secret. am confident
he thinks now | disarmed him by Il
mere accident"
II suppose you let him score on you
occasionally?" | said
Moore shook his head. Never unless
it were the very limit of his reach. |
don't trust him-sometimes buttons are
lost from foils. try to be very diplo-
matte by touching him very infre-
quently."
| picked up a foil and made it whis-
tie through the air.
Come. Colonel Bernheim," said. II
am ut your service"
Bernhcim was OF the ordinary type.
and | could have run him through
without the least effort. AS it was.
touch him presently, once on each arm,
then disengaged and saluted,
IL thank your highness." he said.
1T could just as we'll have been my
heart and throat dozen times"
Il am younger and more active"
explained
But lie smiled il down. 81 am not
sensitive. sir Besides, it gives me JOY"
suppose he was thinking Of Lotzen.
After a short rest, Moore and l fac
ed each other.
LET us cut the parades,'' said-and
Bernheim gave the word to engage.
Without conceit | can say that am
more than moderately skillful with
the sword. 1t is, possibly, the one
hobby of my life. My father and
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-11

his mask concealed. But the marquise
met the situation with laugh.
II do indeed. and rather fancy you
Will find his highness In yonder recess"
she said
parted the curtains and stepped out
and Colonel Moore beside me.
Mime. In Marquise has taken pity on
the stranger" ! said, "and has given
him an opportunity to recognize his
friends"
IL the diplomat were surprised no
one would have guessed 1t. except that
his bow was more than usually low.
1T Is u great privilege, my dear
prince, II we can be of any use to
YOU" he said.
much fear my unexpected presence to-
night Is a source of concern and incon
venience to your excellency," l said
with your permission | will take my
leave" And made to go.
Vierle came quickly to me.
1T willy nuke the marquise and M
most unhappy IL you do he said
"And l shall tell you frankly what
brought me here. The lady who styles
herself your wife is among the guests
She is In the next room now waiting tc
be admitted My purpose was to have
the marquise request her to depart N
once"
/ laughed and put my hand on his
| shoulder.
$50 far as am concerned" I said
II pray you do nothing Of the sort
The lady does not bother me In the
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-11

"N RAY don't hide behind my tenn
~ porary rank | answered hot
ly. II waive it gladly. Any
thing for chance to puncture
that rotten carcass of yours or to get
good fair crack at your smooth face"
1t was foolish speech. l knew it
the moment it was out But never
had acquired self restraint when ag-
gravated by those ! disliked-and |
deSpscd LotZen.
My explosion seemed to calm the
duke. He looked at me intently-for Il
moment, then bowed grarely.
Il beg your highneSs pardon he
said, you are not coward.
| might not be outdone, SO | bowed
back at him. THANK you." said l,
"and also beg your pardon and
withdraw my adjectives.'
Thanks, your highneSs,' he answer
ed let us consider the matter elost
ed z"
with pleasure" said l.
"And shall hope to have the honor
Of crossing swords-foilS, mean-with
The hope is intensely mutual, my
dear duke" | answered.
lie drew himself up to attention and
saluted stifiiy. / returned it in kind
"And. with your highness' permits
sion" | said, IL shall ask you to re-
frain from communicating with Mrs.
Spencer. / appreciate your offer, but
upon second thought | doubt the
wisdom of It,"
AS you wish, monsieur" said he,
"as YOU wish"
After LotZen had gone and was able
to do Il bit of rejecting l was pretty
well convinced that he had got about
as much out of me us had out of him.
OF course our mutual distsust and dis
like were now openly avowed. but we
had known 1t quite us well before !
was satisfied, however. his main pur-
pose was to discover whether | had
any knowledge or suspicion of him be-
ing back of Madeline Spencer. And |
was not so sure | had buffed him.
summoned Bernheim and Moore.
"Which of YOU" said |. twill do me
the favor of few passes with the
foilsT
or course they both offered.
Good" said I. I'll take you in
turn. Send an orderly to the armory
for the paraphernala.'
by the way" said, what sort of a
fenrer is LotzenT"
Bernheim turned and looked at me
sharply. Moore did the same.
There Is only one better In Valeria, y
said Bernhcim.
$50" said |. "And hep
Colonel Moore of your highness' per-
sonal staff"
1t was my turn to be surprised.
"Then he is very modest gentleman
I said
Like master like man." was the
ready Irish reply.
.f"fou're sad blarneyer." laughed
"You will be letting me disarm you
next"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-11
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.

Major Armand Dalberg, American
army officer, Is detailed to Valera
Wien war is declared by Titia. Court
ney, new United States ambassador,
j. Armand's friend.
During the American Revolution HUI
so Dalberg, a son Of Henry Ill. king
Of Naleria, enlisted with the colonists.
for which act the king disowned him,
Armand is Hugo's only surviving de-
scendant On previous unofficial!
visit to Valeria Armand Unexpectedly
net Princess Dehra, the present kings
daughter. She captivates Armand.
Courtney and Armand arrive in Va
leria. The king discovers that Armand
is a true Dalberg. lie dances with
Lady Helen Radnor and the princess.
Ise king proves that Armand Is heir
to the throne, and Armand accepts the
military governor of Dornlitz. Colo
mel Bernheim and Major Moore become
his aids He meets the Duke of I.otZen.
heir preSumptive, of whom he Is sus-
piciouS. At the opera Armand pro-
poses to the princess. He sees Mrs.
Spencer, an American adventures.
who later publicly claims to be his
wife, which Armand denies. She shows
proofs. The king listens to explana-
tons. after which he sanctions the en-
gagement with the princess. The Spen-
GER woman is detained within Dornlitz
by order Of Armand, as result of
which she calls upon him at the PAL
nee. She unexpectedly meets the king.
Princess Dehra and Courtney, and eN-
plains her visit to Valera. She per-
sists in her previous claim. The Duke
of LotZen INDUCES in differences and
shows his hand, offering to toss coin
for the princess and the crown. Ar
mand replies with strong adjectives.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-11
HHEE6

my foil flow across the ROOM"
grandfather before me were strong
fencers, and one Of my earliest recol-
lections is being given toy foil and
put through the parades. l had prac-
ticed assiduously, spending all my
leaves in Europe and fencing in all
the best schools of the continent
Our blades had little more than
crossed when l knew that 1t would
take all my skill to hold my own with
Moore, even for short time. Moore
was far and away the best fencer
had ever encountered In the midst
os fierce rally forced pretty
opening, and thrust. No guard SEEM
ed possible. The next instant there
came a wrench that almost tore of
my fingers, and my foil few across
the room. Moore had led me into the
final position of Lotzen's attack and
had disarmed me exactly as he had
the duke.
held out my cleft hand to him
the right still tingled.
"Beautifulr' | said. "It's marvel
Gus defense and marvelously DONE"
Then Moore showed me the attack
and Its two defenses, and ! practiced
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-11

slightest Besides, she will not know
I'm here. and | shall not present my
self to her, you may be sure"
yet we owe your highncss an ex-
PLANTATION Of her presence" the mar
quise exclaimed,
1T was this way: Madeline Stafford
and were friends and schoolmates in
Paris. We both married about the
same time and then lost touch with
each other. | had neither seen nor
heard from her until 1 received Il note
some weeks ago. After your highness
regretted for tonight, sent her Il card.
| mentioned the matter to the Duke of
LotZen and lie said that, under the cir
cumstances and rs every one would be
masked, it would be entirely proper.
That is my explanation
"And one amply sufficient, even If
any were required" | said.
Il thought | saw my dear cousins
game.
And you are quite sure you do not
object to her remainingI"
quite sure" said |, "and even hope
And ut supper I'll coniide my adven-
lures to your ladyship." Then | took Il
shot In the dark. And know his
highness of LotZcn will be forever
sorry he could not he here tonight" 4
added.
lie was good enough TO call and tell
me so" was the answer.
| was sure now saw my dear cous-
ms game.
Then | bowed over the marquise's
hand and Moore aud vent out through
| the sliding door. whir'T, when the mar
not locked In my haste had not seen
the small brass button which released
| the latch.
IT'S pity Vicrle didn't tell us what
costume Mrs. Spencer is wearing"
Moore remarked, rs we reached the
| garden.
l stopped short. what bundercr
am! 1t would be better If you did the
| thinking for me-"
"Shall | go back and ask him.
''It will keep until supper" said l.
"In the meantime, let MS hunt up
Courtney and Lady Helen" | ex-
planned to him how to distinguish them
then. taking from my doublet n small
package wrapped in foil. selected u
! red rose and put it in my mouth.
"Now," said /, ''let us have Il look
around"
For Il time I was more occupied with
the beauty of the garden than with my
fellow Mosques The grounds were SO
thoroughly lighted with electricity that
they were as bright AZ day, the lamps
being so carefully distributed that
there were practically no shadows.
Presently on the bank of miniature
lake near the fnrthcst wall we cam,
upon three women and man.
"The Dromios," said one of the wo
men.
"Satans twins" laughed another.
"a pair Of black knaves," echoed tn,
third.
The man laughed but said nothing.
I put my hand through Moore's arm
and swung him around
"Why not add us to your own knavt
and then give us queen apiece"
asked
She who had spoken last clapped heI
hands.
"Delicious!' she exclaimed. "wn
monsieur he my knave?"
The voice was very soft and musical
and saw Moore glance quickly Mt her
THAT will l, my lady" said I, and
=.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-11
a Trick of Fence.

"N RAY don't hide behind my tenn
- porary rank" | answered hot
ly. Il waive it gladly. Any
II thing for n chance to Duncture