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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-02-01
LOEB MAY BE CHAIRMAN

II is the generally expressed opinion
among wise politicians that If Presi-
dent Taft is renominated as the candi-
date for the presidency on the Repub-
lican ticket Collector Loeb. of New
York, will be chairman OF the Re-
publican National committee.
The story OF the rise OF William
Loeb Jr., is one of hard work, an un-
conquerable determination to succeed,
backed by love for the political
game, combined with keen insight into
character
Mr. Loeb is OF German descent. The
straitened financial circumstances
of his parents forced him to leave
school before he had finished the
course and prohibited any thought of
college education. He took up the
study of law, but finding that slow and
Improbable he studied stenography
between times and later branched out
into shorthand reporting.
From the start he was interested In
politics and worked hard for his dis
trict chief. In 1888 he was so well XII
succeeded In having himself appointe'
The making Of Mr.. Loeb, however
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SPENDS NIGHT IN PRISON

After spending night In prison TO
observe the condition of the convicts
to investigate conditions there. Gov.
B. W. Hooper has announced that the
stripes should come off all but the
worst prisoners in the spring and that
thereafter the stripes should be used
only as means Of punishment. AS
soon as the new chaplain took charge,
he stated, schools would be started.
AS result Of his investigation the
issued pardons to 25 prisoners as
Christmas gifts. During the night he
spent in the penitentiary he mingled
with the convicts and learned from
many OF them the story of their lives.
THE prison" he afterward said, "is
a terrible place however humane the
management and conditions. Hereto
fore Tennessee has thought of only
two things in connection with the
state prison. One was to get some
one into the penitentiary, and the 9Th
er 70 get him out It shall be my pur-
pose to reform convicts and turn them
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MOWRYSTOWN.
January 80 1912.

MIS-. Sarah Johnston and Mrs. SAL
lie Jones, of New Albany, Ind, have
been making an extended visit with
relatives in this community
Mrs. Chas. Louderback and Mrs.
Dolly Long, Of Sardinia, spent the
first days of last week with friends
here.
Mrs. Susie Pulliam has returned
from visit with her daughter, Mrs
B. &. Sonner, of East Dinville
John .Euverard and family called
upon friends in Brown county re-
Gently.
Miss Hattie Ludwick is visiting rel.
atiyes near Hillsboro.
Mr. and Mrs jesse Ruble we're the
guests of his uncle, Isaac Roberts, and
family near Oak Leaf, recently.
Willie Badgley wife and baby and
Robert Badgley and wife and baby
have moved to farm east of town.
They all occupy the same house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Badgley, Of
Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sauner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sauner were re-
Gently entertained at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamer Miller near
Emerald.
VIM. Kier and wife and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lew Naylor visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Charley Naylor at Oak Leaf one day
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Gray and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Wrinkle spent a few
days recently In the vicinity Of Mil
ler's Chapel, where they were guests
OF their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
Igo.
Mrs. Paul Caron is somewhat inn
proved from severe illness.
Mrs. ID. B.. Altman and Mrs. Kit
Overstake were shopping'in Hillsboro
last Thursday.
Rev. Il. Harris is holdidg revival
services at Taylorsville.
The sudden death of Rev. o. Cor
netet, which occurred at his late resi-
dence, was a shock to this entire COM
munity. The funeral was held on
Saturday. January 20, in the U. B.
Church, conducted by Rev. Geigher
OF Hillsboro, under the auspices OF
the X. of p. and Masonic lodges.
After services the body was borne
under pail of beautiful flowers, the
tributes of love from his many friends
to his last earthly home in the
Mowrystown cemetery. He leaves a
wife, two sons, James and Blair, a
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Druhot, ano
many friends who will sadly miss him
He also bore the stamp of Christian
man In all his dealings, as he was up
right and true. He was kind to those
around him and his good example
will long be felt by all who were init
mately acquainted with him. His be-
reaved family have the sympathy Of
all in their deep sorrow.
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pRoKl.NIIlENTpBOplP u
s 2D7S9gSg
UNCLE SANS MAN IN CHINA

In the present critical Chinese situa-
ton Il Is reassuring to know that the
very heart and brains of Americas
China policy is now on guard in the
capital of that nation in the person of
Edward Thomas Williams, secretary
of the American legation at Pekin, and
charge daffaires during the visit home
of Minister Calhoun for conference
with the heads Of the state depart
ment.
Mr. Williams is a specialist in the
history and languages of China, and
on familiar terms with its statesmen.
It is common report in the inner cir
cles Of diplomacy that all the astute
moves which blocked Japan and Rus
sia in Manchuria, maintained the open
door policy of John Hay, and prevent
ed the dismemberment Of China have
been of Williams devising when he
was "Chinaman" of the state depart
ment.
The famous "four.naton loan" Of
$50. 600, 900 was the cIeyerest bit OF d.
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No. roR Prto~
Pevers. Congestions. Innammations .......sS
q Worms. Worm Fever, or Worm Disease. -
2 Collie. Crying and wakefulness OF Infants 2s
4 Diarrhea. of Children and Adults ........1S
Coughs. Colds. Bronchitis is................2s
3 Toothacbe, Faceache, Neuralgia ...,......eB
. Headache. Sick Headache. Vertigo ..........s ss
20 Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Weak Stomach 10. 2B
~ Group. Hoarse Cough, Laryngtis ........ rs
- Salt Rheum. Eruptious, Erysipeas ......2h
rs rheumatism, or Rheumatic Pains ......... rs
10 Fever aud A que. Malaria ............ rs
~ Piles, Blind Bleeding, External, Internal rs
10 Catarrh. Influenza, Cold In Head ........".2b
30 Whooping Cough. spasmodic Cough .....2S
~ Asthma. Oppressed, Dncult breathing .....1s
~ Kidney Disease. ....-.. ........3b
as Nervous Debility. Vital Weakness 10
30 Urinary tncontinence. wctting Bed......f5
3t Sore Throat. Quinsy .... ....-.......".fB
~ Grip. Hay Fever and sGn7,r Colds. RS
Sold by druggists or sent receipt OF price.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. M-ulc'"s co. oornos
william aud Ana l,rcet5. NV we.
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conditions fne
which Williams Russia had buried the hat
intended to their will in Manchura
the and Russian
the
Williams Ohio China
Chinese At Shanghai he the American
American Picking 1901 1905
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sits strange that you never met
Count Spaghetti before" remarked
the heiress.
"Oh, not at all" replied the disap-
pointed suitor.
"But he tells me he has been In New
York for quite number Of years"
Eyes but | always shave myself,
you know Catholic Standard and
Times.
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"Did DR.. Dowler do you any good Pr
"Yes, a lot. He charged me so much
for his diagnosis that / have had to
save money by eating less and the
benefit has been simply wonderful
Chicago Record Herald.
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To ESCAPE From a 6urnIna House.

To Escape From a Burning House.
II you are ever unfortunate enough
to be in house on fire. apply wet
cloth TO the mouth and nostrils; you
can get through the dense smoke
easily. II possible. cover the whole
head and face
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-02-01
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifies have
been used by the people with
for more than 80
years. Medical Book sent free.
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life
Knoxville
only knowing
selling
bright him
physician Newport DR. w Hooper, took hin
him his which, by the
he
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-02-01

"Ars times as prosperous as they
were ?"
"Oh, i think SO. / got about the
usual number of blotters and calen-
dars. ."-Louisville Courier.J ournal.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-02-01

'Is your bookkeeper's heart in his
office work ?"
"Everybody's heart is In the office
work since the blonde stenographer
came. kansas City Journal.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-02-01

The Central London Railway Com
pany Is installing ventilating system
designed to supply 100000 feet of
ozonized air daily in the stations of
It's tunnel system.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-02-01

Where were all the neighbors go
ing as / came out from town." Leo
asked little later. Already his eyes
looked clearer, his face less bitter.
You'd have thought It was a conven-
ton"
Gideon Brooke leaned over and
picked up a straw. Going to the Pen
rose place" he said, shortly. IT'S
Ellens wedding day-she marries
Frank Alexander" He slapped the
bay horse smartly on its flank. Get
overt" he ordered. He had once been
very fond Of the idea of Ellen as his
daughterin-law
The oats spilled over from the meas
ure Leo Brooke was filling. Instead Of
the barn wall his eyes were seeing
Ellen Penrose's face as It was that
day two years ago, when he had told
her good.by.
IA fellows got to pay in this
world, hasn't he?" he said at last a
little harshly. "And now, what work
do / start on In the morning."
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Mrs. Colin Gabble Do you ever per-
NIT you husband to have his own
way
Mrs. Strongmind-Oh, yes, occasion
ally. He is sure to make fool Of
himself and that makes him easier to
manage next time. Exchange.
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Col Roosevelt
As president on Mr. advice
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ne light congress.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10

aAelMNhAugMs fF -tr
ave don't know where your damn
CO is.' declared James And we
0|ln't steal your blooming outfit.
nat do you take US for, anyway"
.Very wen, then. mapped the
s(fanger. Il see that you won't tell.
i<1member. 1-gave You your chance"
lie turned and hurried down the viii
lie street. The two watched him
- he stopped pedestrian and ap-
p|fenHy --aslfed to be directed TO the
tice or the peace. then they slipped
1ey In the. woods and quietly. stimuli
cppaly. turned north. falling into
emile lone. that took them far with
minimum of EFFORT.
hope the kid amt pinched," said
i.mes, after a while.
Mike sighed and shook his head.
8rand larceny" he murmured.
that's gratitude for YOU"
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10
THIS LOOKS LIKE
HORSE ON THOMPSON
Urges "Quick Action in Suit
Where City Can't Possibly
Gain Anything

Corporation Counsel Lawson nled
in the Michigan supreme court. Wed
nesday, a brief In the so-called one
fare case affecting the Jefferson Grand
River line. This 10 one or the suits
mentioned in Mayor Thompsons re-
cent letter TO Mr.. Lawson, urging him
Ia get quick action In them. Why the
mayor urged quick action In this par
tlcular case Is not clear to the alder
mon lnasmuch ae the ID. u. r. 10 now
conforming with the ordinance az Ih'
.erpreted by the city, and 10 accepting
one fare for a ride TO the city limits
either way.
The city won the case In the circuit
court before Judge Hosmer severa!
months ago, and the railway company
appealed TO the supreme court. But
the company was SO impressed with
the circuit courts decision In the case
that Il forwith put In effect the one
fare. The company, however. stipu'
lated that It's generosity should not al
feet its appeal to the supreme court.
No further benefit could possibly be
derived by urging quick action" In
the suit, but decision against the CIT
the suit, but a decision against the city
might be the outcome. II the court
decides against the city the d. U. X.
will Immediately collect two fares for
one ride In the city limits and be
mighty glad that the city got quick
action" In the case. .
The brief by Mr.. Lawson sets forth
the same claims that were made IN
behalf OF the city In the circuit court,
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10

man. In imagination. one can pic
ture him half-clad In skins. with shag
gy hair and battle-club, going opt
against the monsters OF the stone
age.
He has the aspect OF q leader, not
a ruler. You feel that he Is one OF
yoursslves--that he IL down among
the people. You cannot imagine him
in robes and periwig. exercising the
hereditary sway OF Louis XIV, but
you can picture him in the horned
helmet OF Germanic chieftain,
throned In the forest, giving the law
to his fellow tribesmen. differlne
from them In nothing. and superior
only In his strength and wisdom,
That Is the appeal that Roosevelt
makes. And while II may not get
across to the high.brow contingent Il
certainly has It's weight with the
crowd.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10
INSPECTORS UPHOLD
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME
From Staff Correspondent

rum u otuIf Correspondent.
LANSING, Mich, Oct s.-Accord.
ing 10 a report fled with Gov. Osborn
today by Miss - ella Burton and Vim,
cent Bremen, inspectors OF the Mich.
gan department OF labor, there Is lit.
tie foundation for criticism that has
been made against the House OF Good
Shepherd, in Detroit, where, II has
been alleged. girls were being detain-
cd against their will and were not re.
ceiving proper care and treatment.
In no instance. says the report. are
the girls being worked more than "a
hours a week. In OBTAINING some wo-
nen, the report says. the sisters have
acted in good faith with view TO
acting for the best interest of the wo.
men concerned. That legal formal.
tiles have been overridden is due, In
some cases, 10 a desire TO prevent
publicity and disgrace.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10

The general looked at the place and
rallied his sinking spirits. II ap-
peared dark and he should say u was
deserted, but Bartlett doubtless knew
what ne was talking about. The PEG
pie probably lived In the kitchen. He
was hungry and tired and the Thought
OF hot sausages. bread and Jam and
milk and then n soft cool bed was
nearly as good as the reality. He
turned gaily to the quiet three I'm the
tonneau go
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10
BONYNGE TALKS AT
BANKERS MEETING

TRAVERSE CITY. Mich, Oct. o.
Banking men OF Grand Traverse and
10 adjoining counties met here last
night to make permanent the organ<
ration OF the Northwestern Michigan
Bankers club.
Judge F. H. Williams, OF Allegan,
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10

chairman OF the agricultural conniit-
tee OF the Michigan Bankers Assoeia-
ton, spoke, and Robert w. bonynto.
OF Denver, Col. q member OF the
monetary commission. explained the
need OF revision OF the monetary sys-
tenn, and also the Aldrich plan and
the affect upon the country sshouid II
become law
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10

ne took the general by the arm
IA Gently hut firmly thrust him into
||. ~. ting Ia himself and taking
|.& .|1>| The young folk could ride
f. .|| |.I11.n and Alphonse follow
4. ||. ./n.f&''s car with the luggage.
|/. /.f& ||SrIed down the hiIl in
~. ART sweet Iush OF evening. Birds
1'0| y BED with noisy upbraid-
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10
cHApTEa-yliI..

~ Copyright 1912 The BObhs Merrill Company
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10
CONST|PATED, BILIOUS, AEADACHY,
LIVER T0RPID2 CASCARETS SURE

Turn the ras headache biousness consultation the
omah
dstrsss Let cascas swsetsn ena
nndieested
the bile from your liver ealry
constipation poison
Then will feel \ -.
tonight by morninga lo.csnt
head clear stomach sweet ss
and feel bully and cheeru TOT
forget the ldren.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10

The principal contention IL that the
ordinance providing for one rate OF
fare includes the city AZ the boundary
Ines may be extended from time to
time.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10

Ru.ssess-liks f-rlnusa. 40 fuss ana
no feathers. Tn, plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times PrIntfng Co. rs
John n st Pm. Main faas or City $685.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10
prop. Dead on Car.

Drops Dead on Car. ,..... -
st. CLAIR, Mich, Oct. s.-Adam
Burkart, aged so. dropped dead on
an interurban car while returning
from work last night. He was asSet-
eran OF the Civil war.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10

coIc~Roose+cffs popularity lies in
his simplicity. He Ii magnihcently
primal He Is the very type Of early
The Detroit times., 1912-10-10

r; s:s ry os q I S:' = r = r-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20

THEIR RGGUlAS-.
PITCHER" OLE
EAGLE BGAktEF
ARC EASY prey
FOR NAt TEAM.
6AGEB eA<tE
Has kKU TEr
pLA16O Al
OFFICIAL LEAGUE
GAME tHts SEASON
TIE DATES zoe Aus
O.OliN LIE SS0NS
AIu5AIS CLASH
ultA THE DATES
FOR OFFICIAL GAVE
AND HIS tAtUE TALE
SD STEP StSTeR
HIM LIKE
4 AAuAk
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
By Tom McNamaro
MWWWWWg
WHATS The Use 2
6AoleBeAkS KID ST6P
VlUlAN IS ENOUGH
70 M AXE ANY ONE
GIVE ND

By Gus Mayer

SKINNY SAANeRS SlARnSA
GIANTS HAVE A 6t6 GAME
ScReoOLED Tbs AFTERNOON
|WIlH Tie OCEANOGRS. IT
IS A WELL kNoWN FACT
THAI The GIANTS, WlTHOnr
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-12-31
COURT
President the Coming Year is
Likely to Be Judge
PoffenbaFger.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 31-In all
probability Judge George PoTen-
barger will be chosen president OF
the supreme court of appeals w1en
the court again cohyenes=pn- January
p. With the end OF the present
year Judge Henry Branno.2- retires
after having served twenty-four
years on the supreme bench. His
successor on the bench will be
Judge Charles w. Lynch, from the
circuit bench of Harrison county,
who will be sworn in on January
ana Immediately enter upon his
duties. The retirement Of Judge
Branno.a. who was president Of the
court during the last year, closed
fo- him a remarkable career on the
bench. He has the distinction OF
having served longer than any other
iurist He was first elected for
twelve years as Democrat, but n
1900 he ran as a Republican, and
vas reelected. During the twenty
our years he was five times chosen
president Of the court. In this dis
.fnction he does not cope with
Judges johnson, Raymond or Berk-
hire, all of whom served many
years less on the bench. Only one
',tber Judge served more tran
.welve years, that beng Green who
,erved two years by appointment !.
md a full term OF twelve years
rhs other judges to serve twefye
ears Stree 1853 when the frstss9urt
was elected for terms OF six years,
were Johnson, English. McWhorter
and Dent.
# Judge ,Poffenbarger is chosen
president of the court in 1913, it
will be his third term as president
since his first election in 1900. Up
to the present time twenty-eight
Judges have served on the supreme
bench and they have been equally
divided between Republicans and
Democrats.
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COUNTERFEIT BILL
MOST. DANGEROUS
Ever Issued in This County
Declare Officials of the
Treasury.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S1.-Alaru
has seized officials OF the United
states treasury upon the discovery
OF a remarkable counterfeit fve-dol-
lar silver certificate, the most dan
gerous imitation Of American cur
rency since the famous Monroe
head hundred dollar bill was sup
pressed in 1898.
So nearly perfect is this spurious
note that officials Of the cash room
of the treasury declared it was gen
uine and unswervingly held to their
belief that it was a washed note.
Herman Moran assistant chief of the
United states secret service. detected
slight variations, however. and
stamped it unqualifedly as counter
felt.
The note is SO dangerous that it
was brought to The personal attention
of Secretary Macyeagh and Robert
o. Bailey, assistant secretary % the
treasury In the case of the Monroe
head" bill the whole issue was with
drawn from Circulation because o.
the dangerous imitation 1t vii.
hardly be practicable to resort II
this precaution in connection with thu
new counterfeit because the five
dollar Indian held silver ceFtifcat'
IS so generally in circulation.
~ The counterfeit was discovered il
New York City, where two specimens
were obtained by the secret service
Treasury officials have undertaken &c
investigate the extent of its circula-
ton, which as yet is unknown.
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MILLLAML SEHgN
Dies at the Home of His Son
tAdamston Monday
Night.

William H. Sehon, aged 70 years
retired farmer and one Of the Oldest
and best known men OF Adanston,
lied at the home of his son. Neil
sebou. at Adamstan Monday night at
III O'Clock after several months III
ness Of a complication CT diseases in
cident to old Nge-
Mr. sehon was born July , 1887
On the old sehoa farm where the
town Of NorthvieT now stands and
lived there until he farm was sold
out in lots. He then moved to
Adamsfon and lied with his son
there until the tine OF his death
The deceased nan is survived by
two sons, Neil Scion, and c. NJ. Sch
on, of Compton, Kan. The funeral
will be held at tie residence at 2:SO
o'clock tomorroV afternoon
the burial MI e IN Green
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-12-31
LARGE
Crowd at the Funeral of Viii
liam NJ. Burke Tuesday
Morning.

Funeral services over the body OF
William NJ. Burke WHO died Saturday
afternoon. were held Il the church IF IF
tl2e u 9nnac ulate SonSepttiEqn Tuesday
morning at 10 O'Clock. The church.
was hIlgd viii f&i@hdS 81 the dc
ceased. oflne 5urisIi 77yiss Fl the Holy
Cross cenre terry: '5
The out of town people attendtHEi
the funeral were Miss 8eiie rnllfYj
Orlando: John Moran. oriandos Miss
Kate PicISett, At. Clare; Patrick
Flanney. Miss Coufeland, Mrs Con-
nor, Miss stella Conner. Mrs Thomas
Afotan. Yrs. Homer McDale. Mrs.
Thomas Turner and Miss Turner Of
Grafton: Miss Ella Spel1nan and
Thomas spelIman.. W7heeiing3 Miss
sarah -FolIen. Of Grafton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-12-31
OIL LAND. LEASES
MAY BE AFFE CTED.
In Many Parts of the Country
by Decision in Case
Submitted

WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec 81
The aaforceabiIity Of hundreds OF Oil
and gas land. leases throughout the
country is, aid to depend upon a case
country is said to depend upon case
United states has been asked 10 re-
view.
The case is one in which the sey-
eraI United States court Of appeals
held that the surrender" clause "a
a gas or oil land lease by susannah
smith, near AIartinsviIle, NJ, was
inequitabIe and unenforeeable in
equity courts. Gas and oil com
panies claim that such clause Civ
ing 'them the right to terminate the
lease by the payment OF one dollar
Is essential TO the protection of the
risky business Of developing gas ana
oil lands.
In the case IN question, the owner
OF tho land issaid to have disre-
garded the drst lease, containing the
.surEeRder' clause, and made an-
other to a rival company. The arst
company swas held NOT Co BE- entitled
to ~ fnfuuo7on- "a llllgglg9 the SC
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JAIL BREAKERS
In Braxton County Are Cap.
tured and Taken Back
for Trial.

cUMBERLAND, Md, Dec, 81
Perry Hartman and John n, Splitter
farmers. arrested in Braxton county.
w. Va. have been taken to Peters
burg. w. Va. to answer to charge Of
Jail breaking ten years ago. It is
claimed they broke jail before they
were to have been placed on trial on
a charge of stealing wheat The men
were placed in the police station
here for safe keeping while enroute
to Petersburg. Thy admitted jail
breakihg. claiming they SID down a
chimney hole