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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-24
The Glover Estate
Said TO Be Insolyent

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 23.-That the
estate of Clarence +. Glover, the Wal
than laundryman, who was murdered.
three years ago, shows evidences of
was the declaration filed,
today, by Samuel d. Elmore, the adj
Of Glover's will Mr.. FL
more states that the charges against
the estate amount to $5Sg99 and that
the assets are valued at $3S, 600 Both
before and after the trial and acqult-
tai of Hattie Leblanc for Glover
murder, the estate was subjected to
considerable litigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-24
Attempt Life Of The Baron
Hardinge at Delhi, India.
Bomb Hurled Striking Basket
Containing VIceroy and Wife.
ParasoI attendant Instantly Killed.
viceroy's Escape Miraculous.

Delhi India, Dee 23.-The viceroy
and vicereine Of India, Baron and
Baroness Hardinge. miraculously es-
capped assassination, today, at the
hands of native fanatic while max
ing their ceremonial entry into Delhi,
the new Capital of India.
Three splinters of the powerful
bomb, which killed one native attend
ant and injured another, penetrated
the back and shoulders of the viceroy
and he also was wounded in the neck
by screws with which the bomb was
filed and which passed through his
helmet.
The doctors, who removed the metal
splinters from the wounds. declare
that it was marvellous that the vice
roy escaped more serious and even
fatal injuries.
Lady Hardinge Immediately after
the explosion asked her husband if he
was hurt The vieeroy replied.
.'All right; so on"
Lady Hardinge then said: we
cannot. There is dead man be-
hind
The elephant on which they were
riding, then halted.
The viceroy tried to stand up but
reeled and tainted and the officials
who gathered around, had much diff
Guilty in removing him from the ele
plants back.
The howdah in which he and Lady
Hardinge had been seated was blown
into matchwood.
The viceroy will soon be able to
leave the hospital for the Vice Regal
lodge.
The umbrella bearer, who was kill
ed, had acted in that capacity for
Lord Curzon.
The thrower of the bomb has not
yet been caught. A reward of 10000
rupees Approximately $4,000 has
been offered for his arrest.
The worst Of the viceroy's wounds
is a deep one, four inches in length
exposing the shoulder blade. His
other injuries are said to be super
fetal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-24
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY-WARMER.

Washington, Dec. 23.-Forecast for
North New England; Increasing
cloudiness and somewhat warmer,
followed by snow, Tuesday. Wednes-
day, cloudy; moderate variable winds,
becoming east and increasing. South
New England and East New York;
Snow, Tuesday; Wednesday prob
ably fair, increasing east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-24
L0gue Murder Mystery at
Chicago Seems to Deepen.

hundred dollars and quantity of
stamps. Stratton denied the story
told by Williams.
All the women taken in custody in
connection with the case were releas-
ed, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-24
CAUSES STIR.
Reported Coming of Deposed Pres
Stirs Venezuelan Colony In NJ. Y.

New York, Dec 2S.-Cable dispatches
announcing that Gipriano Castro. deposed
President of Venezuela, under the alias
of Ruez, is a passenger on the steamer
Touraine, bound for New York, has caus-
ed a stir in the Venezuelan colony here.
Opinions about Castro's object in coming
to New York differ, but it is believed in
some quarters that it has TO do with re-
gaining power in the country that cast
him out four years ago.
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-24
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Dee 2S-Forecast: Snow,
Tuesday, followed by clearing, during
"Wednesday; little change III temper
allure; increasing east to north winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-24

Delhi, India, Dec. 2S.-Baron Hard :
inge, viceroy of India. was wounde
and an attendant of his killed by q
bomb hurled at the viceroy from q
house as he was entering the new
Capitol in state, today. The bomb
struck the Hawdah or basket of tho
vieeroy's elephant, killing the attend :
Continued on Page Four)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-24
n Reliability

When buying Jewelry the reliability OF
the firm you're trading with is the first
consideration. I nave been in the Jewel
ry business right here on Lisbon st. over
Fifty years and guarantee every ar
tice sold in my store to be exactly az
represented. | also guarantee my prices
to be as low Cor lower as any other
reliable Jewelry house in Maine!
Watches, Diamond Rings, Wedding
Rings. Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table, and all sorts of beautiful and
Inexpensive Gift articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-24
7-2O-4

Zoe. Cigar packed in boxes of 25 for the
Holidays. An appropriate gift for
gentleman. Factory, Manchester. N. H.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
Welty--MiIler.
Cherry Run.

Dec 20. Miss Rose Sellers. of Mar
tinsburg, spent Thursday with friends
in this place
Mr. j. W. Butts was a visitor to
Hancock. Wednesday.
Mr.. E. l.. Chase spent Saturday In
Hagerstown.
Mr. r. S. Miller, OF Hedgesville was
a visitor here Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. S. II. Butts, of Baxter,
spent Sunday with their daughter,
Mrs. T.. l.. Chase.
Mr.. w. T. Freshour was visitor TO
Martinsburg Thursday
Mr. r., H. Albright, of Baxter, was
a visitor here Friday
Mr. H. l.. Shartf was "A visitor to
Hancock Tuesday.
Mrs II. w. Pool was shopping in
Martinsburg Thursday
Mr.. Frank Hesler. of Chicago juno
tion. Ohio. spent part OF last week
with his brother, Henry Heser here.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin, of Ha-
gerstown, are visiting Scott Barnes
and family at this writing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
HENRY C. DAVIS
WILL NOT RETIRE
Says That He Does not intend TO
Quit work or Leave Active
Business.

BALTIMORE, Dee. 20 Former
Senator Henry Gassaway Davis, Of
West Virginia, will not retire as pres.
ident Of the Coal and Coke railroad,
as was reported.
Mr. Davis. who Is IN Baltimore to
confer with the officials OF the Balti.
more and Ohio and Of the Western
Maryland railroads. made this plain.
lie declared that the article that he
would be succeeded as head Of the
Coal and Coke railroad by II. c.
Kerens were incorrect and that he
had no intention OF quitting railroad.
ing al this time
Il have just celebrated by eighty
ninth birthday said former Senator
Davis, but ! am not too old to re-
linquish my duties. | have never felt
better in my life and am as young as
some fellows who have just turned
fifty"
President Davis said that business
on the Coal and Coke was good at
this time and that an exceptionally
large tonnage was being hauled over
the system
THE road is sharing in the prosper
ity now in evidence in West Virgin
ia he declared. my state is in
splendid shape from business stand
point and there is market activity in
the coal and other industries. This
activity, too. is general. Our country
seems to be IN the midst Of a rapid
trade expansion, and it is my opinion
that this business development Will
continue without interruption. TO me
the future seems particularly bright. f"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
TO PROBE "ELoPERs' TRUST"
Cumberland May investigate Min.
isters, Cabmen and Tralnmen.

Cumberland Md, Dec 23-The
number OF clipping couples from Penn
sylvania and West Virginia has great
ly increased. and it is said here that
the influx is due to lax marriage laws,
and that in most cases the clippers
could not be married legally at home
a trust is said to exist here in
which several ministers, cabmen and
passenger trainmen are alleged to
profit handsomely Trainmen. It is
stated turn couples over to certain
Eackmen, who steer them to favored
minister's The wedding and hack
fees are divided up
On some days there are as many
as Is clipping couples, The City Coun-
ell will take up the matter Monday
night. and an effort will be made to
pass an ordinance tending to break
up the practice.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
CANTATA GIVEN BY
LUTHERAN CHOIR
Church Packed Sunday Evening to
Hear Beautiful Music OF 5ethle-
hem Finely Sung.

The Lutheran choir gave an admir-
able rendition of the cantata
Bethlehem" Sunday evening be-
fore an audience that packed the
large auditorium and gallery. The so.
loists We're Miss May Siler, soprano;
Or. G, Bruce Geyer tenor, and Mr.. II.
A. Vansciyer, baritone. Mrs. Mary
c. Grove WAS the capable pipe organ
accompanies,
The music of the cantata is by J.
II, Maunder and the words by f. Cuth-
bert Num-. The music is beautiful
throughout and some of it very diff
cult but the singers gave 1t with an
Intelligent Interpretation and arts
tic treatment Altogether it was one
OF the finest musical treats by local
talent heard here in years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
HEARD MORGAN TESTIFY

WASHINGTON, Dec 21.-All the
members of the West Virginia dele.
CATION in Congress have returned
home for the holidays except Con
gresham Hamilton, who will spend
Christmas in Washington Even Con.
gresham Brown who has been very
seriously i'll will be away for the Holt
days and expects to spend Christmas
day at Kingwood Mr.. Brown was
able to be out short while on the
day of the adjournment and was in
his seat as a member of the Commit
tee investigating the money trust,
while j. P. Morgan was before the
committee as a witness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
The state Ticket.

From the above figures arranged in
order Of total vote, it appears that
Howard Sutherland Tor Congressman
at-Large led the ticket having both
the largest vote and the largest ma
jority over his Democratic opponent,
Ben. H. Hiner, who is credited with
making the most thorough campaign
of any candidate on the Democratic
ticket Secretary OF State. Stuart f.
Reed was the next highest vote,
though State Treasurer f. l.. Long
has the second highest plurality, H.
S13, These figures are final and ottic-
ial and can be put away for future ref
crence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
HORSES ANO COWS PERISH
WHEN BIG BARN BURNS

HAGERSTOWN, Md, Dec 90
Four horses and -four cows persisted
in a fire which destroyed the barn and
several other buildings on The farm
OF Isaac n. Rowland at St James
early yesterday morning. The farm
implements and a quantity of hay and
corn also burned
The fire is supposed to have been
started by sparks from a. train on
the Norfolk and Western railroad
The farm house was saved by hard
work, The loss is about $4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
HOT FIGHT FOR THE
sENAToRSHIP is ON

HUNTINGTON w. Va, Dec. 21.--
With the Mann and Davis Elkins
forces establishing headquarters in
the Frederick hotel here, and mem
bers of the legislature and politicians
from many counties of the southern
districts here for conferences with
the leaders. the fight for the senator
may be said to have been inaugurated
in earnest Mr. Elkins is here per-
sonally in charge of his fight for the
toga, and former secretary Of state,
c. w. Swisher is marshalling the
Mann forces. Conferences of the two
factions are being held daily in efforts
to augment their strengths
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
CHANGE INTO COLD STORAGE

Some of the West Virginia brewers
are already preparing to comply with
the will of the people of West yir-
ginia as expressed at the polls IN No
vember, when the state was voted
dry by more than 10000 majority,
and with that purpose it is reliably
stated that the Elkins Brewing Com
pany, of Elldns w. Va, is to remodel
its building into large cold storage
plant and the brewery fixtures are to
be sold and taken away.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
HOGS IN OR OUT.

ANDERSON. w. Va. Dec. 21.--The
most bitter municipal election in the
history of this town of 1900 inhabit-
ants is being waged between the
Hogs" and the "Anti-Hogs." The
former party is opposed to a town
ordinance prohibiting the keeping Of
hogs within the town limits, while
the antis want his porcine majesty
ousted The ants charge the eandi-
dates on the Hog ticket with bribing
the voters with messes OF spare-ribs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
WEDDING
IN CLARKE COUNTY
Nation Marshall Takes FOR His Bride
an attractive Girl Of Near
Vaudeville.

Mr. Marion r. Marshall, Of Berke.
ley county and Miss Katy V. Carter,
daughter of Mr. Jos X Carter. Of near
Wadesyille, Clarke county, w. Va.
were married at the home OF the bride
December Is, at D. m, Rev. r. A.
Strother officiating.
The bride was attlred In hand
some suit OF white satin and carried a
large boquet of brides roses. The at.
tendants were Mr. VIM. j. Roberts
and Miss Grace Whitemore. The lat.
ter presided at the organ and render
ed the Lohegrin wedding march, while
the couple entered the parlor, which
was attraetiYely decorated with pot
ted plants and evergreens. The cere.
mony was performed in the presence
OF large number Of relatives and
friends. After the congratulations
were offered the company repaired TO
the dining room which was also hand
somely decorated and enjoyed a sump-
tuous wedding supper. The bride was
the recipient of many handsome pres
ents.
A most enjoyable evening was spent
one feature of which was music vo.
cal and instrumental by Misses Myrtle
and Grace Whitmore.
Welty-Miller.
John A. Welty and Miss Edith B..
Miller, both of Martinsburg, were
married yesterday afternoon at 4
O'Clock In Hagerstown at the parson-
age of St Paul's NJ. e. church by Rev.
DR. G. l.. Pate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
JACOB ". SPRINKLE
: DIES SUDDENLY
Well Known Resident Of SprinkIe's
Mills succumbs to Heart Dis
ease--interment At Scrabble.


Mr. Jacob NJ. Sprinkle, a well known
resident OF SprinkIes Mills. two miles
east OF Bedingtou, died suddenly of
heart failure at 3 O'Clock this morn
Ing, aged 6S years. Though complain
ing for some time lately he retired
the night before apparently in his
usual health, Shorty befor 8 o'cock
his daughter, Miss Florence Sprinkle.
heard him making a peculiar noise,
and going to his bed room found him
breathing heavily but unconscious
DIR. Oliver was summoned from
Greensburg, but Mr. Sprinkle was
dead before he got there
Besides the daughter mentioned
Mr. Sprinkle is survived by two sons,
Melvin J. and j. Ferdinand. West
Martin street, this city; brother, q.
T. Sprinkle, New York; sisters, Mrs.
J. T. Hopper this city, and Mrs.
Dana Grantham, Of Hale, Mo. Mr..
Sprinkle's wife died last August a
year ago. and sister, Mrs. Jennie
Welshans, died here couple weeks
ago
The deceased was the son of Wei
come f. Sprinkle and was born and
reared In tire neighborhood where
he died. He was a retired farmer. He
resided in Martinsburg for several
years and was engaged in merchan-
dising. He was a member of the
Southern Methodist church at Bed
ington and was respected by all who
knew him.
Funeral Sunday at l p. m. at the
house, conducted by Rev DR.. w. F..
Gruver Interment in the family
graveyard at Scrabble.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
FOUND HEAD HANGING

MoRGANTOWN, w. Va, Dec, %.
A human head dangling from the
limb of tree by a rope and under
meath it on the ground the trunk, was
the discovery made by Ignace Tally,
an Italian, in the woods two miles
from Keystone, near here. The body
was that Of a well dressed man. but
there was nothing about it which
would lead to Identification The man,
physicians say could not have been
dead more than few days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
PRoGREssivEs

Charleston, December 20-lt is re-
ported that the Progressive forces in
the State Senate, both Republicans
and Democrats, NAV unite In an at
tempt 10 elect Senator George w.
Bland Democrat Of Clarksburg, to
the presidency Of the upper house,
where the Democrats and Republicans
are tied:
The initiative in his move is said
to have come from the Republican
Progressives.
II is also stated that twenty Repub.
liean Progressives have pledged them
selves not to enter caucus on the
senatorship,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
SHERIFF MAKES REPORT

Sheriff e. D. Kcttering, who was ap-
pointed special receiver OF the legacy
The county court, reported at to-
tate Of J. II. Alexander, deceased. by
the county court, is reported at to-
days session that the amount was
S1l7615S.
The court spent the remainder Of
the day auditing and allowing bills
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28

the Apostles. These
doctrines relate TO
the Church and TO
the world. and Gods
blessing for each;
to sin and its for
giyeness: the terms
of that forgiveness,
the basis of that
forgiveness { h e
death of Jesus =
and the hope Of
tbnt forpiveness 20
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
REWARD DISTRIBUTED
FOR CAPTURING HARDY

The county court at Romeny, w.
Va, has divided the 5000 reward of
fered for the arrest of Angie" Hardy,
the negro bandit in the attempted ms
keep hold-up as follows. Chief of Pc
lice Harry Irvine, $50; Charles
O'Hara, driver of the patrol wagon,
$50; Charles w, Burton, street car
conductor Frostburg, $50; Mr.. Rep.
horn, Frostburg. S25; Mr., Naughton,
of Barton, S25.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
Al the Bridge Club.

How many husbands have you
had?"
Three" answered helstout lady
I've had simple honors ID husbands"
And, /" sighed the old maid, "a
chicane."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28

be able TO under. lease from Divine
stand the deep condemnation, + e l.
things OF Goa. lowship with God,
and everlasting life through resurrec-
ton of the dead.
Someone may inquire, Why are the
doctrines of Christ so misunderstood
that six hundred different denomina-
tons have resulted from the differences
of theory respecting them? The ex-
PLANTATION is that. shortly after the
death OF the Apostles. the Adversary
sowed the seeds of false doctrines. us
ing human lips and pens in his service.
through pride and ambition. The dark
ness became so great that we speak of
the period as the Dark Ages"
The various denominations of Chris
tendon are evidences of honesty. per
severance and love of the Truth, be-
cause our forefathels who made these
creeds were each trying to get back
into the true Light. They all made the
mistake, however, of holding too much
to the creeds and theories of the past
God, who foretod through the Proph.
cts this darkness, and who has blessed
and guided His children throughout it.
has promised that with the End of this
Age viii come great enlightenment
upon His people. scattering the dark
ness. The wise shall understand. but
none of the wicked shall understand"
We are in the dawning of this New
Age. and see clearly the Divine charac-
ter and Plan for human salvation.
Wileth to Do His viii.
Today's study is a message from the
Masters own lips. He gives us the
key to n clear knowledge of His doc
trines; namely, that the student must
be fully consecrsted to God and fully
DESTROYS of knowing His win and His
Plan. In order to see the Truth, from
the standpoint of Divine Revelation.
we must draw near to God in the
spirit of our minds. consecrated in our
heart. We must will to do His will.
Gods win represents actual perfec-
ton Of thought, word and deed toward
God and toward all mankind. This is
the Divine Standard, but we are no
more able TO fulfill It's demands than
were the Jews. The best we can do is
TO tcuH to 40 right. and to the best of
our ability carry out that covenant
But for those who have come into
harmony with God through Christ.
their Advocate. a provision has been
made whereby all desiring to do the
Divine will and manifesting endeavors
so to do, are counted as righteous-as
though they did the Divine will per-
fectly. This class are the prospective
members of the Body OF Christ. To
these the promises of our text apply
They shall know if our Lord merely
made up these teachings. or whether
He was the active Agent Of Jehovah.
On the threshold of new year shall.
we not determine to give our hearts
fully to the Lord-te do Gods viii?
lf so, we shall doubtless be enabled
fully to understand the doctrines Of
Christ--the deep things OF God. reves;-
ed to this Class By the Spirit Of God.
For best results advertise III this
paper.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28
Won siIvnr CUE.

Druggist Clarence TabIer won the
silver cup al the handicap shoot at
Mr. Carson's Yesterday afternoon. The
cup was presented % the Martiusburg
sun Club by Nj. j William Stewart
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28

break down our
creed fences. which
have sci para t e d
Gods people into
various denomina-
tional folds. contra
ry to the Divine ar
rangement; for God
has but one fold
for all His sheep"
of this Age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28

or irbether speak Of Hvser John III II.
eHM@ HE word doctrine seems to be
"A offensive to the majority Of
w. Christians. Each denomina-
ton realizes that its doctrines
are understandable Hence by mutual
consent Christians seem disposed to
ignore doctrines. believing that the
matter never viii be clear to anybody.
All this Is mistake; the doctrines
Of Christ. as presented by the Great
Teacher and His Apostles, were a
great Message, of which none were
ashamed. The difficulty is that we
gradually fell away from those doc
trines into bondage to human tradi-
tons and creeds We need the doe
trines of Christ and the Apostles to
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-28

Imagination certainly cuts swath.
How about Santa Claus Manches.
ter Union.