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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
Roosevelt May Alter Plans.

Oyster Bay. N. Y, June 1.-Colonel
Roosevelt reiterated his statement that
he was not planning to attend the
Chicago convention. but most Of those
who heard him were convinced that a
contingency was likely to arise which
would make him feel his presence nee
essaTy. Referring to the remark Of
Harry s. New, chairman Of the COM
mittee on arrangements for the Repub-
llcan convention, to the effect that the
colonel had already made room rsser-
vattons in Chicago, he declared it a
pure fake, but said he might alter his
plans II necessary. From the time the
colonel got to his editorial sanctum at
the Outlook ONCE, an early hour, a
stream Of ~visistors died IN and out.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
NO SLIGHT FOR
T. R. INTENED
Col. New Makes Statement
About Convention Tickets.

Chicago, June lin the controversy
growing out Of the refusal OF a de
mAnG of the national Roosevelt com
mittee for $50 tickets for the Repub-
lican national convention Roosevelt
II Taft champions were dangerously
near the passing Of the lie.
Colonel Harry S. New, chairman OF
the committee on convention arrange
ments, busted himself preparing an of
fetal reply to a 500 word telegram Sem
ntor Dixon, the Roosevelt
made public in which the senator
made a personal attack pom Colonel
New. He charged the latter with be-
ing marrow and factional' In the tick
ct controversy.
Senator Dixon deliberately mis-
states the facts in his published tele-
gram said Colonel New. Senator
Dixon did not make personal request
for tickets for Colonel Roosevelt or
any members Of the Roosevelt family.
as he would have 1t appear in his state
ment. His request was for $50 seats
for the national Roosevelt committee,
and no one knows it better than Sena-
tor Dixon, and his own telegram proves
it."
No Slight Intended.
Colonel New said there was nc per-
sonal slight intended for Colonel
Roosevelt in his refusal to set a prece-
dent and allot tickets to the campaign
committee Of a candidate before the
convention.
III Colonel Roosevelt or any friend
Of his made n personal request for
tickets for Mr.. Roosevelt and mem
bers of his family it certainly would be
granted" continued Colonel New.
Two weeks before Senator Dixon
asked for $50 seats William B. Nc
kinley, the Taft manager, called me
on the long distance phone. He asked
that n certain number of seats be al
lotted TO Mr.. Taft as a candidate. l
told him this could not be done: that
we We're not giving seats to candidates.
Mr.. Mckinley then asked me to prom
Use that Mr.. Taft as a candidate would
get as many tickets as any other as
pirant, and l told him he could rest
cas- On that score"
Senator Dixon has made the ticket
episode an issue of the campaign and
declared In his long message to Colo
mel New that he intends to appeal the
controversy to the individual members
of the national committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
Got Away With Many Nickels.

With his pockets stuffed with nick
els, a man was arrested in Mount Yer
non, N. Y, a few days ago, charged
with vagrancy. Puzzled at the juggling
sounds Issuing from his garments, the
police searched his clothes finding, to
their ~amaZement, that 800 nickels were
slowed about his person. The prison
er then confessed that he had tapped
a nickelin-the-slot machine and made
away with $40.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
Wrond Idea About Whales.

Since the time Of Aristotle people
have assumed that whales blow water
through their noses, not, as is actually
the case, condensed breath. That this
alone that the throat of tho whale,
is the only way that the water
can enter, is not connected with the
air passage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
Ono Principle at the Bottom.

y The principle OF human brotherhood
has been the secret Of the power Of
all the great leaders and Of all great
movements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
EnoIISh ~SeIf1shness.

You cannot make an Englishman be-
lieve that his country Is In a bad way
30 long as his own affairs are flourish
ing.-G. w. Broad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
Owe Lives to Pet Dou.

Awakened early one morning, re-
Gently, by tho frantic barking Of his
collie dog, a resident OF Maxwellton,
Dumfriesshlre, Scotland, discovered
that the house was filled with gas, Tho
man was Just In time to res
cue the members of his family, who
were almost overcome by the gas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
Gothic TAPESTRY.

A Gothic tapestry is to be seen at M.
Vail Marquereau's place in the Rue du
Petit Thouars. 1t is n of the raregt
and most interesting specimens Of the
art Of tapestry making in the begin
ming of the fifteenth century. The It's
sue, which ia of wool, seems to ap-
proach that Of La Marche mandatory
of the period. It's blue ground is
strewn with flowers of different colors
and is ornamented with c~uriously de-
signed animals, among which Is a
unicorn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01

First English Paper Mill.
Ensland's first paper mill was erect.
ed at hartford in 1888.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01

Franchise In Switzerland.
Twenty years Is the voting age in
Switzerland.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01

Detect Submarine From Afar.
At a height Of 5000 feet a man In an
aeroplane can see a submarine gliding
along 80 feet under water.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
DIR. GRINDLES BLOOD AND
NERVE PURIFIER

Is the Best Medicine. 1t Makes the
Weak Strong, the Sick Well.
DIR. GRINDLE, the we'll known
specialist in the treatment of nerv-
Gus and chronic diseases, can be
consulted at his office, where he has
been located for over thirty years,
at III West Twelfth street, between
9th and 7th avenues, New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
HAPPENINGS ONE
YEAR 6 TODAY

Two girls were in the path of the
fire chiefs rig while he was en-
route to a fire and one was run ove
and slightly injured.
Children of the city were urged
by Roland 8. Haynes to aid in the
movement for public Fairgrounds.
More than eighty men petitioned
County Clerk Cannon for first nat
uralization papers In this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
MAKE YOURSELF WELL AGAIN.

If you have thin, poor, impover-
ished blood, weak and u~nstrung
nerves, Rheumatism, Neuralgia or
Kidney Troubles, and are without
your usual energy and vim, you
should take the very best medicine.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19
The judicial Committee

The term u office of Hon y. Boyd
Faulkner as Judge will expire with
this year and the matter OF a successor
and the machinery of the convention
is naturally 10 the minds of people OF
the circuit.
The committee must make the hrst
movement in the matter In calling the
convention. The committee IL COM
posed of J, NJ. Woods and w. c. Kill
mer of this county, $. g. Young and
Walter kesrney, Of Jefferson county
and j. II. Phillips, of Morgan.
Three members of the committee
have died since the last convention
and one has moved from the state. MI.
SaltanstaDl, moved from Morgan to
New York and those who have died
are A. r. Unger, OF Morgan, Frank
Wiland, of Berkeley and George Mar
quette, OF Jefferson.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19
$4,000 FOR Bu,ICalf

North Easton, Mass, Jan. IL. six
thousand dollars was the price paid
by w. II. Pichenor, of Ocomonswac,
Wis, for the bull calf of Dolly Dimple
the prize COW of F. Lathrop Ames' col
lection, at Lang water farms. The
COW, whose phenomenal work has
placed her at the head Of all Guern-
seys in milk production, and which
has won innuinerable prizes in many
classes, " as recently shown at Chicago
and Wisconsin fairs, and it was
through her appearance at these exhi-
billions that the sale was effected.
The calf was born four weeks ago
and will be shipped Vest when 1t
rsaches the age of six months. This
price is the highest on record for calf
in this vicinity.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19

Mr.. John Meray, q respected citizen
of Berkeley Springs died at the hospi-
tai IN this city on Monday night. He
was brought here on Friday for an op-
Grafton, but death was the result Of
pneumonia. His age was so years He
was an artist and literary man Of
come rsnown. For some years he was
engaged in compiling history Of the
invention of the steamboat by James
Rumsey but which he never complet-
ed. 1t is said that he collected a great
deal Of useful and correct historical
matter in this connection which shows
beyond dispute that Rumsey aud not
fulton was entitled to the honor.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19
Meeting o. the ". We. I L. aud /. c. Gem
nsIsAt0n

Ths West Virginia EmpIoyera'
Liability and LasoFers t''an psasas.an
Commission, created by tse last Legia-
lAture T. Investigate and Export to tss
next Legislature upon The subject u
an employers liability Of iaborers
esnapensstion law for the State, viii
hold meeting IN chatlesson, a the
Hotel Ksnawha, on 40 day Jan. e,
at2P. NJ. The Commt-s.on has been
at work collecting data TO serve ~
basis for the required report. and mesta
80 consider this latA and arrange for
the com piekion of Il work. Those In
terssted In the purpose Of the Cem-
mission will do well to make a note Of
the time and place Of the meeting.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19
Killed at Quarry

Charles Henry, son Of late Philip
Henry, Of the Leetown vicinity was
almost instantly killed on Tuesday
afternoon last while at work at the big
store crusher at the Blair quarries
along the Opequon. It seems that he
was on the incline helping some men
TO get truck on the track which
jumped of when the power was .sud
denly turned on the slack In the wire
cable by which the trucks are pulled
up the incline was Isuddley taken up
catching the man about the body and
throwing him violently against pole
crushing his skull. He fell consider
able distance and died before they could
get him to tho Kings Daughters
hospital. He was So years Of age.
The funeral took place from the
home of his brother Christian Henry
on the Morgan vanmetre's farm near
the queries. He was widower and
is survived by two children. The
funeral took place from his brothers.
home on Sunday and the lnterment
was at Mount Zion Church.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19

Willie on his way from his ofllce to
his home last Monday at noen, Hon.
J. VI Bell, Clerk Of the Courts Of this
county, slipped on the Ice On lCcntre
st near the corner Of Mineral, and fell
with such force ~ to break his. right
arm above the elbow. He has suffered
considerably but has done 40 well ~
could 10 expected His host Of friends
hope that he may rapidly receiver and
soon be aDic to discharge his Official
duties. Keyser tribune.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19

Ia sad but loving remembrance OF our
dear beloved mother who departedsthis
life Aug 25, 1911.
A precious flower piucked from earth
Has gone to bloom in yonoer sky
To us no one can tell it's worth,
oh! we will meet II by and by
A lesson God would have Us learn,
His blessed Providence we own
BY this He bids us here be firm,
And meet our mamma around His
throne.
Twas planted here by Him whose
love,
Would draw eur hearts to that
bright shore,
Twas taken to the sou rts above,
Where joy abounds forever.
In yonder floral cline 50 fair
Its fragrance ever shall increase,
No hsnd can pluck it over there,
Its angel voics shall never cease.
We cherish = bright hope in our hearts
A meeting her who has gone before,
Well wait with eagsrness to start
When this short life on earth Ia DER
Then we will say, "Thy will be done"
And meekly bear this trial great,
o Savior, leave US net slone
Alone on Thee, for comfort we wait.
We wspt TO say farewell dear mother,
To you who goes before
But soon it shall be ours to so
Unto that Peaceful shore.
We only have little while
To bear the cross alone,
Then we'll go homs with darling
mamma
A starry crown To wear.
BY her devoted daughter,
Mrs. G.. l.. Starliper.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19

The concrete sidewalks have been in
a dangerous condition in some sections
and number Of persons sustained Sc
rious falls. MIR. w. H. S. Spillman got
a severe shock aud bad cut on the
back OF his head. Miss Florence Cur
tbs, teacher WIS detained at home on
Monday as the result CT a fall and our
friend d. HI. Stuekey Jared the town
when be sat down on the sidewalk In
front of Browns Drug store on Tues
day.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19
The Cold wsve

This section has during the past
week been treated to record breaking
low temperature. Snow fell on several
occasions during the week and on FRI
day and Saturday the weather wss
very cold but Saturday night saw the
lowest record known to the oldest in
habitants. The thermometer at the Of
flee of the local government weather
man, Mr.. g. w. vanmetre, registered
10 degrees below zero while other
thermometers ABOUT town showed
from 20 to q degrees. The lstreams
hereabouts have all been frozen over
and maay have filled ice houses with
beautiful ice from SIX inches to q foot
In thickness. There is ne record here
abeuts of any colder weather but since
Sunday there has been q gradual let
ting up.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19
PaIk Miller outs stage

Polk Miller Of Richmond, the re-
nowned entertainer, who has travelled
thousands of miles over the county
featuring and presenting his famous
negro quartette, has quite the stage
He says he is getting too old to be
yanked around at All hours Of the dsy
aud uight. Mr. Miller has yi,ited
Martinsburg with his quartette.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19
Mary,.ss Auueunes.,

Mrs. Herbert Hsnnis, II this city, has
announced the marriage Of her daugh-
ter, Miss Emily Jaroner te Mr.. HarsId
Potter Ceen. ~ Naynesboro. The
bride was born and raised here aad has
many friends ard q inirers hers who
wish her well. She il 4 most chaaming
young lady.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19

/ need not add that, whether be .
candidate or not, aud whatever may be
done With M suggestions, your com.
mittee will have my earnest and active
cooperation, and intend - 40 all In
nay power to win victory for she
party.
You're very truly,
tSignedlU q. w. Watson.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19

Will ship fat cattle, hsgs, sheep
lambs and calves from Bunker Hill,
Saturday, Jan. 20.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19


Sameul, Bender and Frank at Beding-
ton, Bernard living near this city and
Mrs. Lula Willingham, Mrs. Bender
and Misses Annie and Zoe at Beding-
ton.
Charles Davis was highly esteemed
by all his friends and neighors. He
was good neighbor and true friend.
A member of the Reformed church for
long time. He was seriously sick
but about q week and his death was
not expected so soon
The funeral took place today, Friday
at $50 at the house and the burial will
be in Green Hill cemetery.
BRYARLY.
Mrs. Bryariy, believed wife of Mr..
Robert T. Bryarly, died at their home
at lnwood on Wednesday evening
aged about 20 years. She was Miss
Shindle OF Hagerstown but has lived
here since her marriage. Besides the
husband she leaves two daughters and
one son. They are Misses Bessie and
Mary and Mr.. Clyde Bryarly, of Pitts
burg.
For many years she was member
of the Presbyterian church and was
highly esteemed Dy all who knew her.
The funeral will take place on Satur-
day morning from the house at 10
O'Clock, Rev. r. A. White officiating
aud the interment will be in the Green
Hill cemetery.
STEWART
Barney Stewart, son of the late
Robert Stewart, was killed by train
No. IL on the @. w. railroad due here
shortly after six o'clock, from Win
chester, on Monday evening at Tablers
station. The accident was not witness
sed by any one but the remains we re
found soon after the passage Of the
train by the agent, Mr.. Jas. I. Gano.
Mr.. Stewart was deaf mute and made
his home with his brother. Mr.. Harr y
Ii. stewart near 1abieIS. Inc WlOd
was blowing gale at the time and the
snsw was flying 80 he was not seen by
engineer, who knew nothing Of the
fatal accident until the train arrived
in this city where the news bad been
telephoned by the agent at rsblers.
Mr.. Stewards age was "a years aud is
survived by four brothers, FL. H..
Richard, Robert all of this county and
David in Missouri and two sisters,
Mrs. w. d, McCurtly aud Mrs. F 5.
En- inert both Of the city.
The funeral took place from his late
home on Wednesday, Rev. r. A.
White officiating aud the interment
was at Darke, vile.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19
FEAsrER.

Mrs. Elizabeth Feaster, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. q. q
Cutler, in this city, on Tuesday last at
the age of sS years. She was native
of jefferson Frederick county, Mary
land, to which place the remains were
taken for burial on Thursday.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19
TRIMBLB.

Mrs. Elizabeth Trim bic, died last
week at her home at Hancock, Mary
land aged SO years. She was the
mother of Mr.. George w. Trimble, OF
this cit, besides whom she is survived
by five children
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19

Mrs. Cornelia Watson was paralyzed
at her home in North Martinsburg
on last Thursday from which she died
the following day. Her age was SO yrs.
She is survived by several children and
number of grandchildren.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19

William I'll. Wagley died at the
home Of his mother, Mrs. James
Myers, in Shepherdstown Thursday
of last week of tuberculosis at the age
OF 28 years. For some years he had
been employed by the Pennsylvania
railroad at / ittsburg as steDograph-
er. Besides his mother he is survived
by two brothers and two sisters.
The funeral took place on Saturday
at Shepherdstown Catholic church
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-19

Mr.. Charles Davis died at his home
ut Bedington, this county on last
Tuesday night OF Bright's disease at
she age Of 80 years. The deceased was
son Of the late DR. f. NJ. Davis who
was prominent physician al Beding-
ton for so many years. He 10 survived
by the following brothers and sisters:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-18
ELOQUENT DISCOURSE At THE
GRAVE OF PETER MILLER, a
REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER, BUR.
led IN WOODLAND CEMETERY.

Il Some. remarks on the OCCASION OF the
observance. of Flag Day, by William
Raymond Chapter, Daughters OF the
American Revolution, at the grave Of
Peter Miller, soldier Of the Revolu.
ton. in Woodiawn cemetery June IA,
1912, Fairmont, W. Va, by Bernard l.,
Butcher.
We are met on an suspicious occa.
sion, to pay wholesome and re.
gerved tribute we owe the illustrious
dead, whose memories We this day re-
call, in. the name OF the sacred cause
OF liberty they served SO well, In their
day and generatlon; and, also to per
form the higher and broader patriotic
duty we owe our country TO honor It's
founders, defenders and supporters, in
war or peace; whether found in the
ranks or as leaders; and further and
most important, here In the presence
Of the dust Of the Revolutionary hero
Peter Miller, by our actions and
words, inspire the hearts and lives OF
the young In our midst, with high
ideals, and patriotic respect and rev.
erence for the names Of the men ant
women OF pioneer days; and, encour
age enthusiastic emulation OF the
deeds OF self sacrifice, devotion and
yalor, performed by them, in the ser,
VICE OF their country, in. the days OF
Peril and priyation; sacrificing proper.
~, comfort, home, safety and even life
itself, for the sake of establishing, In
fact. among men, the principle OF self
government; and, TO leave to theii
children this dearly bought, though
priceless inherltance--freedom of per,
& son and liberty OF conscience, which,
In turn. We inherited; and, which We
are to transmit in all their vigor and
integrity, to our children, to the latest
generation; and, the oppressed and
liberty loving, In every quarter OF the
world, for all time.
g The simple service here perform.
ed is emblematic; and, in token Of our
high resolve. that under the Flag. at
the graves OF the sacred dead, whose
names are enrolled among Washing.
tons mortal Continentals; and whose
lives were offered in the day Of bat
tie. on the, alter Of Liberty for our
sake-shall not have ben In vain; but,
that the results OF their valor, their
sacrifice and their heroic deeds, shall
be transmitted In perfection OF patriot
10 purpose. unfettered by privilege or
class; and unsullied by bribery or fear.
or by any teaching or act OF ours;-in
The name Of Him, who approved their
High resolves, immortaliaed by the
Declaration OF independence; and.
4 y ~ "a Z 20: = 80 al
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-18

or their lives and conduct. II we could
have the stories OF each OF their lives
from ,boyhood to old age! the lives OF
their mothers and fathers, in the Col
ony days! And yet, we take but little
though, and spend nothing to preserve
what little We have; nor try seriously,
even to gather the data, that is fast
vanishing. Every life OF an old set.
tier, man or woman, going out, brings
down with him into silence forever, a
precious store house OF mental pic.
! lures and stories Of many OF those who
founded, established and maintained
our great inheritance Of free govern.
ment. 81.
BY reflected light, from these "shin,
Ing stars" we can do no better thing
for our country and our own fame,
after paying tribute to these worthless
than go out to our every day tasks,
with hearts kindled from this immortal
flame. pledge to devote our lives to
preserving the advanced ground" OF
civilization they won; and join the
efforts to advance another step, in
driving the enemies OF prosperity,
peace and good order from our com.
munity, making 1t easier and safer for
our young people to do right, and
harder and more unpopular to dc
wrong,
1t may not be much any one OF us
can do. A man can vote right and O
woman can talk right and we can all
fix higher standards for ourselves and
those We love and cherish, and insist
In all sincerity that these standards
be lived. These old patriots We are
telling about and trying to honor, did
no great thing as individuals; but they
allied themselves with the reformers,
supported the right cause and Joined
the right army-and that meant fight
Their flint-lock muskets, mountain
rifles, castiron cannon. fife and drum,
home spun clothes and coon skin caps,
must have seemed mighty poor equip,
ment, when compared with the brass
cannon, the heavy rifles, brilliant gold
laced uniforms OF the well drilled
enemy, but the patriots marched on
"in the mud and the rain and the
night. cold or warm; retreating OIL
fighting. as ordered; grlzSled and
starved. sore and tired; but no hard
ship discouraged or turned them back,
nor could British gold buy them! as
sharply shown when little squad oil
them found Andre, the spy; and de.
veloped Arnold the traitor, and saved
the cause of Liberty, in the greatest
peril of the war.
We believe the men whose names
we honor this day would have been
as true and as incorruptible as andres
captors.