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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
James n. Birch Visits Martinsburg
and Tells of Popularity of Auburn
Wagon Abroad

Mr.. James H. Birch, jr, who has
charge of the export department for
the Auburn Wagon Co., visited Mar
tinsburg Saturday. Mr.. Birch is prob
ably the best posted representative on
foreign trade in this country, having
made several circles of the globe, Wis
iting every civilized land. He is also
founder and officer of the "Circumnav-
igator's Club whose membership is
confined exclusively to those who have
made one or more trips around the
world This club issues a publication
called The Log which contains articles
from members scattered throughout
the world enroute and otherwise and
is probably the most unique magazine
published.
Although representing the Auburn
Wagon Co. for many years, Mr.. Birch
is likewise manufacturer of lige car
riages and "Jinrickshas" two-wheel-
ed vehicle mostly used in China and
Japan and drawn by natives. Mr..
Birch states that the prospects for
business in American made vehicles
throughout the world is increasing rap
idly. and the fact that shipments are
being made to many foreign countries
constantly by the Auburn Wagon Co,
attests the popularity of Made in
Martinsburg' wagons.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
Well, Well,

Some of the boys said they were 60
ing to bring suit against the Comrey
Concert Band because they were going
to have that picnic on Saturday Au-
gust 10. Don't do that but let your
men off on that date or go yourself.
You know that the Comrey Band pic
mic is one of the notable events of the
season. So If you won't go yourself
let your help go.
Concert Tuesday night at intersec-
ton of Burke and High streets,
weather favorable, but do not forget
the picnic and wait for it. 7-29.tt
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23

the Salvation Army yesterday made
an unsuccessful effort to bring about
the reconciliation between Darlington
Booth, leader OF the Volunteers OF
America and his aged father.
The effort to bring together father
and son ere the seal of death wiped
out the chance forever came when dis
patches from London indicated the
aged general could survive but little
longer. Then Commander Eva Booth,
sister of Ballington, but who has stood
with her father in the arrangement
wrote to her brother telling him of his
fathers condition. Ballington Booth re
ceived that letter yesterday. At his
office on Twenty-eight street he said:
THE silence In Fourteenth street
has been broken at last. For the
first time in sixteen years / have re-
ceiyed word from my sister, Eva
Booth"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
MRS. PATRICK Halo
CALLED BY DEATH

Mrs. Elizabeth Hall, widow OF Pat
rick Hall, died Monday evening at 6
o'clock of paralysis at her home, 500
North Queen street She was about
so years of age and had been i'll for a
year, her weakness eliminating in
paralysis last Thursday. She is sur
vived by son, Patrick Hall, at home;
sister, Miss Emma Hall. who lived
with the deceased. and brother, Eras.
mus Hall at Weston.
Mrs Hall was born in Springfield
O., but resided here for many years
She was member of the Episcopal
church.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23

IRE at his premises. Mr.. Frank A.
Minor early this morning leased the
vacant store room in the Millard build
ing, 231 North Queen street and will
open a grocedy store there tomorrow
morning with a new stock OF goods.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
Gilbert's Drug Store
800 North Queen Street

Wilkes Barre, Pa, Aug. l9'-Ien
persons at the home of Michael Pulas
were unhurt by lightning today, which
burned the paper from the walls ana
killed a cat in the center of the room.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23

There are two things everlastingly at
war, Joy and piles. But Bucklns Ar
MICA Salve will Danish piles in any form
1t soon subdues the itching, irritation.
inAtmation or swelling. 1t gives COM
forf, invites JOY Greatest healer OF
burns, bodies, ulcers, cuts, bruises, &c
zema, scalds, pim1es, skin eruptions.
Only IS cents al all drug stores.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
NEW YORk-CHIcAGo
FLYER is pITcHEp

Lima, Ohio Aug. 17.-The eighteen
hour New York and Chicago flyer on
the Pennsylvania Railroad was ditch
ed near Middlepoint, O., twenty miles
from here today. Many passengers
are reported hurt. but none killed The
locomotive and five cars were over
turned.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23

b.ane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away q Cold n the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
20 cts. at Druggists or by mail. liquid
Cream Balm for use In atcmizers rs cts.
Slv Brothers So Warren Street. New York.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
REST AVN HEALTH 70 MOTHER AND CHILD.

Mrs. WIxsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MlLLl0 ions, o. q
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WILLY
TRFTHINC. with PERFECT SUCCESS. II
sooTHES the CHILD. soFTENS the GUNS,
ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND collie, and
ia The best remedy FOR DIARRHGA. 1t Is abb
soimteiy harmless BE sure and ask for MRS.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no othes
kird Twenty-Five cents bottle
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
May Make a Statement

Asked If he would reply to the let.
ter of Commander Booth acquainting
him with the serious condition OF his
father, he answered:
81 have nothing TO say"
Then he added: 81 learn that my IA
Their is sinking rapidly. When the sad
event of his death arrives. may have
statement to make. Until then, no."
That was all. Down at Salvation
Army headquarters, Commander Eva
Booth was distraught with grief and
could not be seen. Speaking for her
Col William Peart said:
ION August IA personally wrote
to Ballington, telling him of his IA
theirs condition. There was no an.
swer. We waited When last night dis
patches came from London indicating
that the general had not long to live
Commander Booth herself wrote to
her brother, telling him all. AS far
as we know, Ballngton has ignored
the news of his fathers health"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
GEN. VIM. BOOTH,
SALVATION ARMY
LEADER, IS DEAD
Surgical Treatment For Cataract Has
Fatal Ending-5ody viii Probably
Rest by the Side Of His Wife's-
Named His Own Suecessor-Many
Messages Of Sympathy.

London, Aug. 21-Messages of sym
pathy and coincidence fro mall parts
OF the world, were received today by
the family of General William Booth,
commander-in-chief of the Salvation
Army, who passed away at 1913 o.
clock last night Some of the messag-
es were from many of the Crowned
Heads OF Europe, He was born at
Nottingham In 1929.
movement has been started to
have the body buried among the he
roes in Westminster Abbey.
The veteran Salvation Army leader
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
THE LATE GEN. BOOTH

was unconscious for As hours previous
to his death. The medical bulletins
had not revealed the seriousness of
week past, it is now admitted was
hopeless.
Twelve weeks ago Gen. Booth I'M
derwent a surgical operation for the
removal of a cataract in his left eye
For two days after the operation indi-
cations justified the hope of the gen
erals recovery. Then, however, sep
tic poisoning set in, and from that
time, with the exception of occasional
rallies, the patients health steadily
declined. The general recognized that
the end was near, and often spoke of
his work as being finished.
Son Constantly With Him
Throughout the commander-in-ch chiefs
illness his son, Bramwell Booth, chief
of staff of the army, and Mrs. Bran
well Booth gave their unremitting at
tentions to him both night and day.
The aged evangelist died at his resi-
dence, the Rookstone, Hadleywood
some miles from London. where he
had been confined to his bed ever
since the operation. Present at the
bedside when the end came were Mr.
and Mrs. Bramwell Booth and their
daughter and son, Adjt. Catherine
Booth and Sergt. Bernard Booth; the
generals youngest daughter, Commits.
sioner Mrs. Booth-Helberd, and Com.
missioner Howard. Col Kitching. and
DR. Wardlaw Milne
Public interest now centers in the
question of a successor to the late com
mandRr Under the constitution of
the Salvation Army the general NOM
mates his successor.
Left Name With LAWYERS
That Gen. Booth did several years
ago, placing the name in a sealed en-.
yelope which was deposited with the
salvation Armys lawyers with in.
structions that it should not be opened
until after his death. While nobody
knows what name the envelope en-
closes the general belief among the
Salvation Army is that it will prove
to be that of Bramwell Booth, who for
thirty years has been its chief of staff.
Where Gen. Booth will be buried
has not yet been decided. While every
English member of the Salvation Ar
my is convinced that no man was
more worthy OF interment in Westmin.
ster Abbey, it is not expected this
honor will be awarded TO Gen. Booth
by the Abbey authorities. 1t is the
general belief that the commander.in-
chiefs last resting place viii be be-
side that Of his wife, who Il years
ago was buried in Abney Park, Stake
NeWington.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
York River Line

ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS
CARRYING U. S. MAIL For WEST POINT
and kICHMOND, VA.
Steamer leaves Baltimore Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at p. IN and arrive west
Point at 7.45 h, IN. and Richmond at 9.30a m.
Steamers call at Gloucester Point. York
in Clay Bank and Almonds, weather
pc rmitting.
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM
PIERS Is and 10 LIGHT STREET VIVA F
Through Tickets to all points maybe secure o..
baggage checked and state rooms reserv d
rom the City Ticket offices, ll9 h. Baltim , .
street Arthur W. Robson, Agent, III +. Ba t.
more street. General Offices, Light and l. 'e
treets, Baltimore, Md.
+. J. CHISM, N CHAPMAN,
Genl. Pass Agt. Asst. Genl. Pass. A l.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
CILBERT'S
Household Remedies

Cilbert's Syrup White Pine & Tar Is
Gilbert S Liver & Cathartic Pills Csc
Electric Headache Powders 10c
Harger's Nerve & Bone Liniment Csc
VOLTS Wire Fence Liniment Csc
Wolf 5 SPAWN & Ringbone Ointm't 2sc
VOLTS Horse & Cattle Powders Csc
VOLTS Hog Cholera Powders Csc
GiIber.'s Pure Ext. Vanilla & Lemon
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
THREE AGED PERSONS
CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Rutherford, Near Town, James
Browning, Elkins, and Mrs. Lydia
Smith, Middleway, Pass Away.

ic"HiH9, GlklnS, ana WITS GJuld
Smith, Middleway, Pass Away.
Mrs. Serusa Ann Rutherford, widow
of Harrison H. Rutherford, this city,
died Sunday morning at s O'Clock at
the home of her son, Calvin c. Ruth
erford, along the Winchester pike,
south OF town. She was 50 years Of
age and the cause of her death was
paralysis, it being her third stroke.
She is survived by three sons Cal
win c., near town; Harry H., and Will
liam G., this city and two sisters:
Miss Eliza and Miss Amanda Hill, this
city.
Mrs. Rutherford was the daughter
OF Samuel HILL deceased and was
born in Martinsburg. She resided here
until her husbands death and then
went to the country TO live with her
son. She was a member of he
Methodist church and was widely
known in this community.
Funeral Tuesday at p. m. at the
house and interment in Green Hill
cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23

Died Unreconclled With Son
New York, Aug. 21.-Members of
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23

Physicians Prescriptions and Family
Receipts Carefully Compounded
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
DISASTROUS FIRE
STARTS IN KITCHEN
Of RESTAURANT
Flames Spread and Ruin Three
Business Places

Hot Grease Exploded in Belmont Res
taurant and Before Arrival Of Fire
men Flames Spread to 5urzie sak-
er's and Frank Minors Stores, Kuhn
ing Stocks Of Goods and Cutting
Apartments Above.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23
James Browning.

Mr.. James Browning. a former well
known resident Of this city. died in
Elkins Saturday noon Of Brights dis
ease, after an Illness of a couple
months. He was GA years of age
Mr.. Browning was born at Knox
vile. Nd, but resided in Martinsburg
the greater part of his life. For
many years he was foreman of the b.
g. o. boiler shops here, going to Ell
kins some twelve years ago where he
held a similar position for the West
Virginia Central. now the Western
Maryland Railroad. He was widely
known in this community and had
many friends who will regret to hear
of his death.
The body will arrive here this even
ing over the Cumberland Valley Rail-
road and be taken to the home of Mrs.
r. l., Brantner 5ll North Queen St
The funeral arrangements will be an
nounced tomorrow.
Mr.. Browning is survived by his
wife and nine children; Elmer,
James, Jr. and Eva and Lillian, at
Elkins; Mrs. c. j. Turner, Cumber-
land; Mrs. Robert l.. Brantner, Mrs,
Edward Armstrong and Charles
Browning. this city; Mrs. Bernard
Polling, Parkersburg, He was the last
of his family.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-23

Mrs. Lydia A. Smith, widow of G.
NJ. Del. Smith. died Saturday even
ing at $50 O'Clock at her home at Mid
dleway. Jefferson county, following a
general breaking down of the vital
forces, aged "a years. She was one
of the best known and most highly
esteemed women in the county and
friends far and near will lament her
death.
Mrs. Smith was the daughter of Da
vid and Rebecca Fry and was born at
Bear Garden" near Middleway, a
noted family mansion in Jefferson
county. She resided in the same
house in Middleway for the last As
years and where she dispensed a re-
fined and generous hospitality. She
was devoted to her family and friends
and was lovely Christian character.
She was almost a lifelong member of
the Presbyterian church and Jealous
in its work.
Surviving are nine children; Mrs,
J. w, Childs, Summit Point; Mrs, w.
G. Bates, Middeway; Miss Catherine
and Robert U. Smith, at home; Mrs,
Charles j Shaull, Vanclevesville. DR.,
f. L. T. G., Harry and j. D. Smith.
Martinsburg; sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth
Tanquary. this city. and Mrs. Joseph
T. Grantham, Middleway.
Presbyterian church, Middleway, con
Fneral Tuesday at 1890 a. m. in the
Quoted by Rev. r. Y. Nicholson, and
burial in the Masonic cemetery there.
Arizona republican., 1912-03-06

& o'clock a. m. of said day to , o'clock D. m of said day, at the vari- ous polling places to be hereafter des- ignated by resolution of the Board of Governors of said-Assoeiation. for the election of the following officers of said Association, that is to say:
 A president and vice-president for the term of two years.
 One member of the council in each of the ten council districts into which the reservoir district is divided, TOT the term of three years. One member of the board Of gov ernors from each of the said council districts.
 one member of the council in the rinth district for one year and one member of the council in the tenth district for two years to fill uneN- pired terms.
 1 Also for the ratification or rejec- tjon of proposed amendments to the | Articles of Incorporation as they were
 adopted by vote of the Council or
 January 2. 1912. and February l3 1912. and were published in the Arl'
 zona Republican. Mesa Free Press ant Arizona Democrat commencing or
 March 1. 1912.
 The said several terms of said of ficers to begin on the first Monday II
 May. 1912.
 J The said president and vice-pres
Arizona republican., 1912-03-06
LINCOLN HELPED THEM OUT.
Allowed Youthful Elopers to be Mar
 ried in the White House.

The following story of Lincoln is recalled by A. NJ. Elliott of Brook lyn: While Lincoln was president country boy and girl eloped from Vir- ginia to Washington says the Brook
 Iyn Eagle. A United States senator met them on Pennsylvania avenue, noticing that they evidently were seeking some address asked if he could assist them. They told him that they had run away from home that they were seeking minister The senator took them to the White house and requested to see the pres ident who with his family, was just finishing the evening meal. The young couples plight was made known to him and with the characteristic kindness of this great man. Lincoln sent for a minister. ad in the east room of the White house. with the president and his family and the senator in attendance, were married
 this simple country couple.
 | During MsKnley's term Mrs. Chandler of Anderson, Ind. applied
 for a widows pension. As is re-
 quired by the pension department
 she made affidavit as to where and
 when her marriage occurred and
 stated the facts given here. Mrs ' Chandler was the bride to whom Lincoln was so kind. The pension
 was granted her. and if still living and widow. she draws s36 every
 three months.
Arizona republican., 1912-03-06
DINE WITH ME
 SAYS HUNT
Convict Ball Team Will Play Here Sunday "On Honor''- Open Lot the Battlefield - Banquet Ali ter the Game.

Governor Hunts convicts de luxe are to play ball on d Phoenix lot next Sun day afternoon.
 The game will be personally con- ducted" by the states chief executive who may throw the first ball over the platter.
 The picture of the first governor of Arizona pitching for a convict ball team in the presence of d throng of Sunday pleasure seekers will surely be some picture
 But this is not all.
 After the game His EXcellcncy is to conduct the heroes of the diamond to some safe and convenient restaurant and there regale them with frijoles while able speakers Gescant upon the advantages of prison reform as eXem- plified in Sunday baseball junkets.
 The team is to play "on honor" and if there are any guards present they will be we'll concealed behind the fol- iage.
 President $. H. Mitchell, of the Ari- zona Railways Company, has declined  a sunday game, even under guberna- torial auspices. But this little difficult ty has been overcome by securing a vacant lot at the corner of Washing ton street and Seventh avenue. There is no fence about this enclos- ure. as it was deemed too confining- | Should any well meaning prisoner de- | eide to go away it is not the desire of | the state to put him to the inconveni- | ence of climbing an obstruction. An admission is to be charged, and there will be some way of designating | the sheep from the goats. The goats | will be the ones who don't pay-or else they will be the ones who do pay.
 So far as history tells, Governor ! Hunt has started something entirely | new in tho way of making penitentiary l life appealing. If it is carried to its | final analysis the time may come wner ] elections be held to determine wha l portion of the population will serve | the next open terms in states prison The state team is composed of con- victs employed upon the new bridge Tempe, among whom are said to b. some clever performers upon the dla | mond-the baseball diamond.
 Number Four eleven -forty-f four on' of our best known and most popula burglars. is slated to pitch for the gov ernors team, but his wing was injure' while he was on d recent trip to dis tant part of the state on official busi
 ness. and it is possible that he ma, t,a e,tnnIanted hv number Twenty three. who is frequently mentioned a among those present at second stor,
 parties. a social diversion often in
 dulged in by the frequenters of the so
 cia1 capital at Florence.
Arizona republican., 1912-03-06
WAX FIGURES IN CHINESE
 SHOPS.

Several of the more pretentlouS Chinese shops in Hongkong are com mencing to use wax figures for dis plaving various articles of dress or personal adornment. and it is quite likely that d considerable opening for such goods may be had in the near future in the larger and more progressive Chinese cities, particu- larly the open ports.
 It has been a subject of consider able wonder on the part of foreign CTS that the Chinese people have evinced such a marked interest in wax figures displayed in foreign es-
 tablishments A hairdressing estab-
 lishment on Hongkong's principal re- tail thoroughfare has displayed seV-
 eral wax busts showing late styles in hairdressing for some time, and there is scarcely a time during the pleasant days when there is not a crowd of Chinese-women, business men, coolies and all-about the win Gows of the establishment.
 Chinese merchants in HonSkong' g i Chinese quarter who have adopted this means of displaying goods have dressed wax manikin in a Chinese girls costume and are thus present. | ing goods like toilet articles, pat ent medicines. foreign novelties ano notions Another establishment has wax figure of a girl in Chinese costume-a figure with Chinese fea- | lures and made to resemble Chi nese girl in all respects-displayin
 a somewhat foreignized model Chi
 nese gown in a somewhat foreignizet | Chinese bedroom interior. mode wealthy Chinese with more or les foreign experience and ideas.
Arizona republican., 1912-03-06

A well known chef is to be retained by the diplomatic corps to prepare Ihe frijoles and other choice viands with which the participants in the game and other guests will be regahd after the fatigue Of the days sport.
 The game will be called at three o'clock and the distinguished guests will be opposed by the Pastime club. This organization is composed of men duilte low in the social scale, none or them having ever been in the pen.
 It is said that proclamation will issue from the governors office before the game urging the guests from Tenn pe to refrain from killing the umpire The second section of the proclama ton which, if issued. win be under the great seal of the state of Arizona, will respectfully request the players tc make no attempt to escape until at- ter the game and the banquet.
 A good time is certain to be had.
Arizona republican., 1912-03-06

ident to be elected by the electors of the reservoir district. Members of the council and the
 board of governors are to be elected
 by the electors of the reservoir dis trict who are qualified to vote in the
 several council districts respectively for members of the council and of the board of governors to be elected in said districts respectively The proposed amendments to the
 Articles of Incorporation to be voted on by the electors of the reservoir district
 Witness my hand and seal of said
 association. at Phoenix. this first day of March. A. D, 1912. (SEAL)
 CHAS. A. VAN DER VEER, Secretary, Salt River Valley Water | Users Association.
 First publication March 2d, 1912.
Arizona republican., 1912-03-06
PEDDUERS.

Many persons have conscientious principals against patronizing pedd- lers. they believe that they should buy their necessities of the merchants in their own towns-the men who live in the town and spend the money they earn in building homes and beautify- ing the place, thus improving others property as well as their own-this Is cooperation. Why send to Kansas for your flour, when the Phoenix Flour Mills sells an Arizona product? Home industries build Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1912-03-06
DON'T eUNGLE THE BUNGALOW

When you build have a house that will be a pleasure to look at and to live in, from attic to basement. Pick out the hardware finishings with as much care as you bestow upon the furnishing. Put artistic hinges and knobs on your doors and your lock- CTS. Did you ever stop to think that if the finishing details of d house are handsome in design, the rooms will require less ornamental furniture: Talk to Talbot and Hubbard.