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The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
WASHINGTON.

Age after ase shall roll away
Ard nations filter to decay,
While every day from sun to sun
Shall grow the fame Of Washington.
i. He lived for home and heart and love,
Evolved from hesTenly chimes above,
And in this land from sea to sea
His name 10 cherished By the free.
Potomac waters fash and flow
lust as they flashed in long ago
Joining with liquid heart and hand
Virginia and My Maryland.
Alexandria County soon shall be
Rejoined TO Washington 50 free,
Where District love and light and law
Shall reign without a fraud or haw.
Ard then the CAPITAL from year TO year
Shall grow on earth without a peer;
lmpFrial while the waters run
To gl0rtfy cur Washington
'SshirEton. Feb. 2. ialz
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
CLARK AS A CANDIDATE.
He Stays I'm Washington and At
tends to His Duty.

From the Newark Star.
Speaker Clark will be glued to his
post of duty at Washington probably
until a date long after the Democratic
national convention meets and names a
ticket at Baltimore. The Speaker has
made no campaign and delivered no
speeches, and he will make no cam
paign prior to the convention. II the
Presidential nomination should come up
TO him, therefore, it will come without
effort or solicitation.
The popularity OF this sturdy product
Of Missouri has been a steadily growing
one. The plain honesty OF the man, with
his ability and devotion TO his duties in
Congress, has won for him the warm
regard of men OF all parties, and the re-
spect and esteem of the American people
generally.
What a national convention will do
after ii assemblies is always a cOnun-
drum. Among several candidates il would
now be hard to pick the winner at Balti-
more. But Speaker Clark is by no means
out OF the race.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
TREEs or TRApITIoN.

In legends live a lot Of trees
Which have been widely sung.
We still can see the willow tree
On which the harp was hung.
The woodman stIII withholds his axi
In fact, he doesn't dare
To touch a bough; 'tis growing now
That tree we bade him spare.
We go back to the chestnut tree
With wide and spreading top,
And visit with the honest smith
Who runs the village shop.
But Of these legendary trees
That you and recall,
The cherry tree, as you'n agree,
Is greenest Of them all.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22

in some ways. humiliating and painful
in other ways.
This movement may or may not turn
upon whether. the South wants it, but
only upon the ability of railroad men
to start and maintain it as they have
done in the States of the Northwest and
in Canada. In any event, the working
out Of the plan is of vast interest and
Importance to the sixteen States of the
South.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
TO EXHIBIT PICTURE MONDAY.
Painting of Picketr. Charge WIN
BE Put Together Here.

Although the huge painting BY Paul
Philippoteaux depicting Pickett's charge
at the battle Of Gettysburg has arrived
In washington and Is now in the Pen
sion once, II win not be put together
before Monday, according 10 the state
ment Of Mrs. La Sale c. Pickett last
night Mrs. Pickett, who Is the widow
OF the Confederate general whose heroic
assault on the Union lines is the subject
OF the monster painting. will attend the
formal opening OF the exhibition.
The painting is 9s4 feet In length bv
tweuty-eight feet IN. height. To-day and
sunday, when the employees OF the PEN
sion once are absent. a corpstof work
men viii put the picture together. and
by, the first OF the week Il Is stated that
ali viii be IN readiness for tho azhihi-
tion.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
NEW FLAG DISPLAYED.
Secretary of ChIRess legation Says
Mandate of Republic Was obeyed.

According to an Official statement made
yesterday by Yung Kwai. secretary Of
the Chinese Legation. there viii be no
Official flag raising at the legation, as
was stated by an employe early this
week. Secretary Yung explained that the
rspublIean hag had been displayed since
FEBRUARY Il, officially. and this 10 all
intents and purposes was the recognition
on the banner Of the nsw republic.
'sThis was done" he said, in accord
ance with the mandate issued by the
new republic. and obeyed throughout the
world"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
Frnn the Ire Arr.,.s TriIy,ne.

From the Los Angeles Tribune.
Aunt Della Torrey is sure her nephew
viii is to be renominsted and reelected.
But then Aunt Della may know a lot
more about New England pies than na-
tional politics.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
From the Omaha BE,

From the Omaha Bee.
Among the employees of the Govern
ment Printing Office at Washington are
go persons over sixty-five years OF age.
Pretty good argument for superannuation
retirement Pensions.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22

FrnTn the FroFl1ence JofFnHI.
Calcutta versus Delhi. and Delhi won.
Nankin versus Pekln, and the game may
be called on account Of darkness.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
Early Evidence.

why did you chop down my cherry
tree. George?''
Because II was shading yonder plum
tree, father"
Then II was that Mr.. Washington FIRST
realized that he was the father OF a
future statesman.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
OF INTEREST IN WASHINGTON.

From the Ohio State Journal.
The real test of the Taft smile would
come II the President had TO drive around
Washington with Col. Roosevelt on
March 4, 1913. ~ 81 {
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
February % I'm History.

February ., IRA sad day for the
British empire George Washington
born.
February q I742.-Little George Wash
ington gets hatchet for his birthday
present. and Immediately proceeds TO
chop down that cherry tree.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22

FROM tne balthnoIe Aulehcdh-
II is now asserted that candy is
real food and muscle-builder, and is
recommended for athletes. So the femi-
nine instinct Is sound when adoring
maidens supply their heroes of the dia-
mond and the gridiron with fudge Of their
own making.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
4 Great Day.

Immortal George! We scribbllng men
This day 10 you
Offer our sprigs OF bay again,
Feb. -
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
FfoIn the Kansas City Joumal.

According to the Washington papers,
the streets of the Capital City are fun
Of slush. Democratic reform oratory
overfiowing the halls Of Congress, prob
ably.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
Our wider Field.

No fertile field have foreign folks from
which 10 get a crop of Jokes. No patriot
&c fun they see about the good old cherry
tree. That dollar which G. W. hurled
means nothing to their reading world.
Since in these jokes they can't indulge,
II seems we have on them the bulge.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
IL Dates Back.

''who started. this deforestatIOn aues-
tion, anyhow
Little George Washington"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22

From the NEWARK StAr.
1t is understood that baseball magnates
see undesirable possibilities in the wall
scaling stunts of the Boy Scouts.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
His Natural Diet.

The early robin OF the press must
rather hungry be; but finds some sus-
tenance, I guess. from George's cherry
tree.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
A Double Claim.

That boy OF mine shows several signs
Of future greatness.
HAS he chopped down a cherry treeT'
That's what he has. And he split
II into rails. too"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
THE NATIONAL GAME.

From the Pittsburg Post.
The migration South is encouraging, be-
cause it aims at the spring training
camp.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
Uncle Pennywise Saysi

Washington reached the Presidency
after overcoming many difilcoltes; he
wasn't even an Ohio man.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
Made over.

"strange.' said the magazine editor
that this anecdote Of George Washing
ton has never been IN print before"
1T has been in print before" explained
the cheerful hack writer, but not at
tached to George Washington"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22

we 20 back to the chestnut tree
With wide and spreading top,
And visit with the honest smith
Who runs the village shop.
But OF these legendary trees
That you and ! recall,
The cherry tree, as you'n agree,
Is greenest Of them all.
Uncle Pennywise Sassi
Washington reached the Presidency
after overcoming many difhcolties; he
wasn't even an Ohio man.
Made over.
Strange" said the magazine editor,
that this anecdote Of George Washing
ton has never been IN print before"
TT has been in print before" explained
the cheerful hack writer, but not at
tached to George Washington.
February ~ In History.
February ., IRA sad day for the
British empire George Washington
born.
February ., I742-LittIe George Wash
ington gets a hatchet for his birthday
present. and Immediately proceeds to
chop down that cherry tree.
His Natural Diet.
The early robin OF the press must
rather hungry be; but finds some sus-
tenance, guess. from George's cherry
tree.
4 Great Day.
Immortal Georgel We scribbllng men
This day 10 YOU
Feb. -
A Double Claim.
That boy OF mine shows several signs
Of future greatness.
HAS he chopped down a cherry treeT'
That's what he has. And he split
II into rails. too"
Our Wider Field.
No fertile field have foreign folks from
which 10 get a crop OF jokes. No patriot
ic fun they see about the good old cherry
tree. That dollar which G. W. hurled
means nothing to their reading world.
Since in these jokes they can't indulge
It seems We have on them the bulge.
Early Evidence.
why did you chop down my cherry
tree. George?'
Because II was shading yonder plum
tree, father"
Then II was that Mr.. Washington FIRST
realized that he was the father Of a
future statesman.
IL Dates Back.
who started this deforestatIon ques-
ton, anyhow
'sT title George washington" 4"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22

TlshirEton. Feb. z INA
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-24
sHERIFFs ASKED TO
REAURN LARGE SUM
Ohio County Sheriff Found Short
Nearly Forty Thousand Dollars
Causes Great Sensation.

Wheeling, W. Va, Aug. 20--state
Tax Commissioner Fred O. Blue has
filed with the board of commissioners
OF Ohio county, and with the prose-
cutting attorney, the report OF the au-
dit made under his direction of the
accounts OF ex-Sherff d. IL. Taylor
and Sheriff w. M. Clemans. On ao-
count OF the enormous amount Of
money, which these two men who
were elected by the people as custo-
dams OF the public funds, are asked
TO refund, the filing of the report has
caused one of the greatest sensations
in the history of Ohio county pub
lie affairs. That the business OF
this county has been loosely con-
Quoted is easily belicvable. when 1t is
known that the findings of this audit
amount to $3S, 163.41, of which amount
ex-Sheriff Taylor Is asked to pay back
S19,S04.96. and Sheriff Clemans $751;
350.45 There Is an additional find.
ing, held subject to adjudication by
the courts of $13.SsS.43 against ex-
Sheriff Taylor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-24
JAMES BOYS PLEASE AND
ATTRACT RECORD CROWDS

A record crowd was present at the
Majestic Park last evening to witness
the massive three reel state right pro-
duction of the life and adventures of
THE James Boys in Missouri" and
all were highly pleased with the show,
many voluntarily declaring it the great
est picture treat ever seen in Martins
burg. The characterization is a review
of history and facts and protrays many
acts of kindness of the James Boys
and are not of the blood and thunder
order as would be expected They will
be repeated tonight and will be your
last and only chance to see this stu
pendous production. Chas. Quantrell,
the organizer of the famous band of
outlaws, which the James Boys oper-
ated. was born in Hagerstown, Nd. in
1886.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-24
DARING ROBBERY AT
BERKELEY SPRINGS

Berkeley Springs, Aug. 21.-Sunday
night thieves broke into the general
merchandise store OF G. +. easier and
got away with 80 pairs of shoes, IL
pairs of corduroy trousers, about 1000
cigars and quite lot OF smoking and
chewing tobacco. Mr.. easier tele-
graphed 10 Fairmont for Mr.. Harris
and his bloodhounds. The trail led
to the hunky shanty at one of the
sand mills, but no goods were found
there.
The packers are getting busy In the
packing business and must expect to
do good business as there have al
ready been over 200 cars OF cans
shipped into the town.
On Sunday Mr. Luman Michaers
team got frightened at a passing auto
mobile, throwing Mr. Michael to the
ground and dragging him about rs
yards Mr.. Michael's body was struck
in several places by the feet of one of
the horses and at this writing his life
is despaired of.
The reunion of the u. b. churches
of this county held in the grove on
Sunday was grand success. about
1900 people being present. The prin-
ciple speakers were DR.. II. ID. Hat
field and Attorney General Conley.
Mr.. w. II. Webster got busy this
morning and moved about tons of
grass before breakfast and is now
nursing a sore eye. the result of com
ing in contact with honey bee.
Niles, Mich, Aug. 19.--The estimate
of the damage wrought yesterday by a
cloud burst is placed at one million
dollars. Two are dead. The storm was
confined to radius of three miles
near this city. Fourteen inches of rain
fell in seven hours.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-24

0O0. The value of all farm products
In 1910 was ST. 100000. The mum
Der of horses in the State was 1885,
600, cattle, 10000; sheep, 100000,
hogs, $4,000, and mules. 11,700.
The number of manufactures in the
State is 2600, and the number of EN-.
ployes In them. $4,000. The value of
buildings and school equipment, $13,-
622 ,626, and the annual expenditure
for school purposes is s5,io0,000.
There are 6.700 schools and nearly
10000 teachers; and the number of
enrolled pupils is 277,200.
There are more than so steam and
electric railroads operating either
wholly within the State or extending
across the boundardy into other States
The total railway and electric track
age, including main and side tracks,
within the State, is close TO 5000. and
the value of such property within the
State is more than 200.000,000.
For water power and the generation
of electricity, and for the water trans
portation. West Virginia has four
splendid interior rivers. Big Sandy.
Great Kanawha. Little Kanawha and
Monongahela, all having fine govern.
ment dams. and the Monongahelia ma
terially contributing to the commerce
of Pittsburg.
Nearly all of this great wealth in
agriculture, commerce and general
business has been to tremendous
extent developed during the so golden
years to be celebrated and. consider
ing the interests of Pittsburg and
Pennsylvania In the prosperity OF
West Virginia. the enthusiasm here
In regard to the celebration will be
hardly less than that or West Virgin
1t itself.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-24
Congressman Carlin Introduces Bill
Calling for Building OF Seven
National Highways.

The construction OF seven national
highways, all originated in Washing
ton and three of which shall pass
through Maryland, is called for in the
bill introduced by Congressman Chas.
c. Carlin, of Virginia. Mr.. Carlin's
bill follows the Cullom scheme offered
in the Senate. II calls for a 1.000,0 900
appropriation, which shall be used to
make preliminary surveys, maps and
estimates OF the cost of the proposed
national highways.
The Hamilton highway shall be con-
structed to Niagara Falls via Gettys-
burg. 1t will also pass through Mary
land. The third highway named in
the bill to pass through Maryland is
the Lincoln highway This road win
touch Sharpsburg and proceed through
West Virginia to Ohio. Seattle is its
objective point. The Grant highway.
from Washington TO San Diego, taps
Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee,
Oklahoma, etc. The Monroe highway
is routed to New Orleans and Austin,
Texas, via Charlottesville, North and
South Carolina and Atlanta. Ga. The
Lee highway passes through Rich
mond to Jacksonville and Miami.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-24
MILITIA SENT TO
PROTECT PROPERTY
Trouble Now is At Dorothy, Raleigh
county--Mlne Guards Build
Fortficatlons

Charleston, August 21.-~Goyernor
Glasscock today sent company Of
State militia 10 Dorothy. Raleigh coun-
~, where two thousand striking min.
ers have threatened to burn the com.
ranys property.
Two days ago the last troops were
removed from Muoklow. one OF the
mining camps on Paint Creek, but sew.
eral companies are stationed above
aud below that mining camp, imme-
diately upon the removal OF tho troops.
the construction of cement fortiflca-
ton was begun on top of one OF the
coal company's buildings. In this will
be placed machine gun. II powerful
searohlight and number of mine
guards.
When asked why they were building
the fertilization, the mine guards re.
sponded ito protect ourselves"
Over on Cabin creek. Notifications
are being constructed az Leewood, the
fork of two streams. Powerful search
lights have been in operation for some
tAiAts AuaAS ihbitfD ohh Htft tat min
guards have been relieved of their
rifles by the militiamen. The miners
declare that the mine guards are only
respecting the Governors proclama-
tien when in sight of the militia, and
by their signal and telephone system
throughout the district are able to as
certain the whereabouts of the militia
men.
II was learned last night that the
coal operators at their meetings Mon
daw definitely decided not to present
to the Governor list OF names from
which to select his proposed commits
sion to investigate mining conditions
They are opposed to the creation of
such commission,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-24
WARDEN DISTRIBUTING
POSTERS FOR SPORTSMEN
Posters Contain List Of Open Seasons
and violatlons---Larse Number
Being Sent Out.

Cloth posters, giving a synopsis OF
the West Virginia forest game and
fifish laws, are being sent out in num-
bers by the State warden, J. A. viq-
uesney. and number have been re-
ceiyed here. Last year Mr.. Viquesney
sent out 5000 OF the posters and the
same number viii be sent out this
year from his Office at Belington. The
posters contain an abbreviated state
ment OF open seasons. bag limits and
offenses punishable by fine and i'm.
prlsonment.
The open season for deer with
horns over four inches long, Is from
October Is to December /. The squir-
rel season as usual opens September
| and closes December /. There Ia
no closed season for rabbits. but
skunks are protected In counties where
majority of the voters have APPROX
ed of protection. II Is unlawful to
pursue deer with dogs at any time.
The open season on birds is as fol-
lows: Quail, Virginia partridge, No
vember l to December 1 ruffed grouse
or pheasant and wild turkey, October
Is to December 1; plover. sand piper.
wood cock. reed bird and rail-, July 15
to December 20; snipe. October Is
to March 1; duck, goose, brant, Sep
TENDER to April 90; foreign game
birds, wood duck, no open season:
English sparrows, owls. hawks, eagles.
crows and king fishers may be killed
at any time; all other non-game birds
are protected at all times.
Bag limits for day are: Twelve
quail. six ruffed grouse, two wild tur-
keys. Bag limits for a season are:
Ninety-six quail. rs ruffed grouse, six
wild turkeys. The open season for
Jack Salmon Is June Is to April Is:
for trout or landlocked salmon, from
April / to September 1: for black,
green. willow and rock bass. pike or
pickerel. from June is to April is.
The posters set forth the various
offenses which may be committed. To
carelessly wound or kill any human
being or any live stock constitutes an
offense punishable by fine not to
exceed $1,000 and a jail sentence OF
one year. To use dynamite for the
purpose of killing fish Is felony.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-24
ACCUSED JuRIsT
LEAVES THE BENCH
Judge William r. Bennett Tenders
His Resignation to Governor
CIasscock.

Charleston. wsyas Avg. sa4---vif
liam r, Bennett, OF Fayetteville, Judge
OF the Fayette County Circuit Court.
against whom serious charges were
recently filed and impeachment pro.
ceediugs requested, has handed to
Gov. Glasscock his resignation.
II was at once accepted. In his let
ter OF resignation Judge Bennett said.
II do not do so In consequence OF
any feeling, even the slightest, that
have been guilty of misconduct In Of
fee. My only reason for taking this
course is that the Office OF Judge Is OF
such high character that | do not
believe II is fair to the state, your adj
ministration. or the people OF my cir.
cult to embarass you or them, even
momentarily, by continuation In Of
fee of myself while under suspicion.
"A judge above suspicion from any
source, even the most untrustworthy,
should fill the Office until can demon.
strate the falsity OF these charges,
which will certainly do without loss
of time"
Judge Bennett is candidate to sue
coed himself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-24
KILLED BY LIGHTNING
WHILE HUNTING WORK

The dead body of H. II. Mills, of
Shenandoah. Va, was found Tuesday
evening between and o'clock lying
under large oak tree at the lower
end of the Rutherford orchard about
mile and a half south of town by
some workmen from the quarries of
the National Limestone Co. From ap-
pearances they supposed the man had
been killed by lightning at the time of
the heavy thunder shower that passed
over this section about one O'Clock
Monday afternoon.
Word of the grusome find was sent
to Coroner W. II. Kline, but as he in
tended to leave town the same eve-
ming he requested Justice III. S.
Thompson to act in the case in his
stead. The acting coroner, accompan-
led by DR.. C. E. Clay and Undertaken
w. III. Wilen, went out to the scene
about $50 p. m. II was evident to
the mthat the man had taken shelter
under the foliage of the tree when the
rain storm came up and that bolt
of lightning struck the tree and killed
the man, the course of the electric
fluid down the trunk of the tree being
clearly indicated. Furthermore, the
mans clothing and shoes were partly
lightning. Under the circumstances
the coroner deemed an inquest unnec-
essary.
In the mans pockets were 20 cents
in money, a brakeman's pass on the
Norfolk e. Western railroad issued to
II. Fl. Mills on February 8, 1912 and
good for passage from Front Royal to
Alexandria, Va, and some other arti.
Giles of small value.
Undertaken Wilen took charge of
the body and removed it to his rooms
in town. Justice Thompson telegraph
ed to brother OF Mills at Shenandoah
Va, who, he was informed, is a ~ &
w. road supervisor inquiring as to the
disposition of the body
Later it was learned that Mills had
formerly worked for the Maryland
Steel Co, at Sparrows Point, and that
only recently he had applied for work
at the Baker and National quarries.
II was near the latter that he met his
death in the manner described He
was about So years of age and unmar.
ried, it was later learned from a man
here who said he was acquainted with
Mills and who identified the body.
Henry II. Mills is survived by three
brothers and two sisters: f. Y. Mills
Hagerstown; J. w. and r. l.. Mills
Shenandoah, Va; Mrs. Julia Ship
Pittsburg, and Mrs. Moliie Slman
Bentleyville. Pa. He worked for the
Norfolk and Western Railroad for o
numoer of years.
The body of Mills is very much de
composed from having lain out in the
hot sun for good part Of over twenty
four hours II no orders are received
respecting the disposal of the body by
this evening Undertaken Wilen will
will bury it at the expense OF tbs
bury it at the expense of the county
in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-24

DIR. IL. d. Hatfield of Eackman, Nc
Dowell county republican candidate
for Governor, arrived in the city Sat
urday evening to look after his fences
In Berkeley county. He met the local
Republican leaders and discussed with
them the situation. Sunday he adj
dressed the United Brethren gather
ing at Berkeley Springs, and returned
here in the evening This afternoon
he went to Charles Town TO take .
survey of the situation.