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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
HON. HENRY c. DAVIS.
TO QUIT RAILROAD
Venerable West virainisn viii Turn
over Railway Presidency to
Riehard C. Kereus

WASHINGTON. Dec. a--lienry
Gassaway Davis, the venerable ok.
Senator from West Virginia, who ran
Cor Vice President on the Democratic
national ticket with Alton u, Parker
IN 1904. Is to retire from active bus.
mess early next year He will be
succeeded as president Of the Coal
and Coke Railway OF West Virginia
by tuchard G. Eerens, of ST. Louis.
the present American Ambassador 10
Austria.lImgary Mr. Korens has
made all arrangements for leaving
the diplomatic service. He VIII have
home at Elkins W Va, but expects
60 spend much OF hts time IN Wash.
lngton, where Offices Of the railway
company are located
Mr. Davis is 50 years old. He has
had an active career In business and
politics and Ia wealthy lie served
in the United States Senate as a Dem.
ocrat from 1871 to 1883 and declined
reelection for Il third term. His son
inlaw stephen b. Elkins, Republi.
can came TO the Senate from West
Virginia In 1895 and served until his
death last year. when he was sue
ceeded by his son, Davis Elkins, who
had brief term az Senator under an
appointment from the Governor of
West Virginia Davis EllIns. nam
ed for his grandfather. is eandi-
date for the Senate TO succeed Sena-
tor Watson. Democrat. whose term
viii expire next March. The West
Virginia Legislature. elected on No
vember s, will have a majority Of Re
publlcans. Davis Elkins Ia broth
er of Miss Katherine Fixing whom
the Royal Duke of Abruzzi wanted
TO marry
The Davis, the Elkins and the Ker-
ems families have been bound togeth-
er by close business and soeialties
for many years. Col. Richard G. Ker.
ems and the late stephen .. Elkins
were virtually partners in several
important enterprises Colonel Ker,
ems viii maintain n legal residence
in st. Louis, but his new duties as
president Of the Coal and Coke Rail
way of West Virginia wiz keep him
In the east most OF the time. His
son Vincent Kerens. will 'be associat-
ed with him. Colonel Kerens recent.
ly gave his son handsome residence
at 1922 Nineteenth street, in this city,
and Vincent Kerens viii remain in
the Washington Offices OF the railway
company.
| Colonel Kerens has made prepare.
lions to retire from the diplomatic
service az soon as Presideni-elect
( Wilson says the word. In accordance
with custom, Colonel Kerens viii
send his resignation az ambassador 20
the new President In time for the lat
ter to get It when he enters the
White House on March 4.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
Per Cent of

The same census buIItlIH IIUH
which the figures above were taken
shows that the purely rural population
decreased in Berkeley, Jefferson,
Hampshire, Monongalia- Doddridge.
Gilmer, Richie. Tyler, Wood, Pleas
ants, Jackson, Mason, Cabell and Mon
roe.
1t is time for our lawmakers to take
notice when the population In fine
farming counties like Jefferson and
Jackson fall off from 2 to s per cent
in a decade while 1t increases more
than so per cent in industrial coun-
ties like Ohio and Logan, In 1890,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
Virginia.


We have a just pride in the $4,000
900 annual coal sale in West Virginia
We should have equally just shame in
the fact that'we import into West Vir-
ginia annually about S5,000.000 Of
farm products which the State should
produce A careful investigation
made short time ago showed that
West Virginia imported about s10,-
100000 worth of hay, corn, oats. beans
and potatoes; about s1B.000,000 worth
of animal products and, about $34-
100000 worth of other farm products
Thus it took all of our coal to pay
the farmers of other states. The time
is ripe for our legislators and citizens
TO give these alarming conditions
careful consideration.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13

While Mr. Wilbur Shade and four
friends were taking an automobile
ride on the Winchester pike Sunday
evening, the machine struck a tele-
phone pole near Bunker Hill, throw
ing the occupants out and wreeking
the machine which turned upside
down. The fellows escaped injury
but had to get home the best way
they could, leaving the wrecked 'ear
behind.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
HOBBS GOES WEST

Justice of the Peace r. c. Hobbs
and wife. of Wheeling, the former a
brother of County Clerk Hobbs, have
gone TO Oklahoma in search of health.
Mr.. Hobbs has been unwell for some
time. and he makes the trip in hope
of beng benefited.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
RED CROSS SEALS
ARE NOW ON SALE
Committee Places the Little stlekers
on the Market at eostofiee
Buy Many

Red Cross Seals were placed on
sale today at the postofliee by the 10.
cal committee. and everybody is urg
ed TO make heavy purchases. The
object of the sale is TO secure money
TO aid in the fghi against tuberculosis
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
FEDERAL COURT

Tomorrow Judge A. c. Dayton viii
hold special term of federal court
here for the purpose of disposing Of
some matters, which were carried ov-
er from the regular September term.
This evening Judge Dayton and other
members of the court viii arrive
There will also be number OF out
of-town attorneys in attendance.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13

Key to layout: Upper insert MRS
w. II. Haywood; large picture, MISS
Darros Haywood; lower insert, Mrs.
L. T. Letter.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. p
Cigarrettesmoking by women mas
come under the ban of censureship
by wealthy and important society
women in Washington. Mrs. William
II. Haywood, who put herself on rec
ord several years ago when she SER
we'd only grape juice at the debutante
ball of her daughter Doris, is one OF
the leaders in the crusade to stop
smoking and drinking among Wash
ington society. Mrs. l.. y Letter, who
many think will take the place OF the
late Mrs. John B. Mclean as the
Capital Society leader. has also en-
listed in the campaign. All of those
who have joined in the movement are
pledged to prohibit smoking or drink
ing by women at any of the functions
held in their homes.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13

Miss Oline Maria Kline, this city,
and Mr. Harry Norman Duvall, a B.
and o. brakeman. Of North Mountain,
we're married here today.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
Many Counties Show Big De-
crease In Population.
ALARMING SITUATION
CONFRONTS THE PEOPLE
The Agricultural Conditions In West
Virginia Are Alarming Says the
State Board of Regents In Report
to the Governor-4What the Stats
tics Show.

We call to the special attention of
our readers the alarming facts found
in the following paragraphs taken
from advance copy of the report of
the State Board of Regents to the
Governor:
The first cause for alarm about our
agricultural conditions is found in
the fact that the rural population is
drifting toward the towns and cities.
We hear much in vague way about
the drift toward the towns and cities
but we are likely to associate this
moevment with some far-away state
or the country as whole This move
ment is going on at an alarming rate
here in West Virginia. In spite of the
fact that the population of our State
as a whole increased ga per cent.
during the last decade, the population
actually decreased in large number
of our farming counties as shown in
the following tables
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm


hIvtS tblItI a ufiCt.
1t cleanses, sootlles,
heals and protects
the diseased mem-
brane resulting from
casarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses OF
sI,aata and C.,,alI H.,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13

But we are too poor TO marry
What of that Everybody Is. Buff
falo Courier.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
Chimney Fire.

The Ryneals were called to the
building on the Square this
TO put ont chimney fire.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
NEW PASTOR.
For Churches At Middleway, Shep-
herdstown and kearneysvilIe.

Rev. C. W. Freeman, of Allentown,
Pa, has accepted a call TO become
pastor of the Reformed churches of
Shepherdstown and Kearneysyille.
Rev. W. F. Mitchell, of Parkersburg,
w. Va, has been called by the Epis-
copal church of Middleway to become
its pastor in the place of the late Rev.
A J, Willis.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
Elre Al plstIIIery.

Fire was discovered in the dry
house at the Hannis distillery Sat
urday evening about $50. The Ryneals
and Hose Co. No. responded TO the
call. The blaze was put out with
the distillery hose before any dam
age was done.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-13
WEST VIRGINIA IS
PLACED ON MAP AT
CHICAGO LAND SHOW
State Boosters Not Slow Adver-
Using the State.
EXHIBITS UNEQUALED
AT THE BIG SHOW

chieaeo kewspaper says Nice Things
About Our Exhibits and Praises
Those Who Were Responsible for
the Excellent showine Made by the
State-the Semi-Centenniai.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
MRS. JOHN P. PULLMAN
 GIVES A LUNCHEON

Yesterday at the Country club Mrs. John F. Tillman complimented two visit ing matrons, Mrs. Ernest R. Gayler Of Honolulu and Mrs. Richardson of Wash ington, D. C., the guests respectively, of Mrs. David Roberts and Mrs. Evans J. Dunn.
 The guests assembled in the private dining room of the club where the deco rations followed the shades of autumn which tone so effectively with the mural decorations of the pretty brown room. Clusters of chrysthemums shading from deep pink to a dark wine color were rosplendent against the many colored autumn leaves woven into the center piece. Bright red berries were brought from the woods and intermingled with tkc flowers. Lights were shaded with tiny screens on which were painted autumn leaves and berries. The place cards were adorned with sprays of blos- sons and scenes appropriate to the sea- son. a
 Mrs. Tillman is a capital hostess and her luncheon in it's every detail was quite perfect. Seated about the table were Mrs Caylor, Mrs Richardson, Mrs F. J. Dunn, Mrs. John c. Henley. Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Joseph McLester, Mrs. Thomas Parke, Mrs. David Roberts, Mrs. Jack Bowron. Mrs. Lee C. Bradley, Mrs. Hugh Morrow, Mrs. Simms and Mrs. W. S. Lowell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Request for Typewriter

T have written to you before with re- gard to an old or second hand type writer I am sure you can easily find person who is willing to give away ma chine through your Corner Anything you can do for me will be appreciated.
 ''B. J. J." We cannot call up typewriters at a word or by 50 printed appeals. Like many an- other reader you have grown impatient at the delay in answering your first let ter. It inclosed no stamp and was there fore laid by until our mail which called for prompt replies was disposed of. It is utterly impossible to get anything into a single issue of the II. H. c. which we should like to see there.
 I wish I were as "sure' that the type writer could be had for the asking as you are. If that were true you would have it by the time this gets into print. hope sincerely that you will secure it. Exer- else the gift and grace of patience and do not suspect well meaning editor of sin ister motives because your communica- tions are not printed at once. There are othersr"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

Miss Emily Howell of Chattanooga, Miss Jessie Bethea of Mobile and Miss Mary Virginia Harrison of Brunswick, Ga.
 Yellow chrysanthemums made a pretty background for the rooms in which the games were played, and Halloween score cards painted in yellow and black were used for keeping tally.
 A brass bridge score was the score trophy and there were also prizes thoughtfully secured for the honoree. These were daintily embroidered hand kerchiefs. The members of this bridge club, who enjoyed the games with Miss Jones and her honorees, and the dainty luncheon which followed, included Miss Helen Slater, Miss Sue Lee Wier, Miss Ruth Evans, Miss Mary Tardy, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. DuPuy and the additional invited guests were Miss Leila Smith, Miss Rose Owen McDavid, Miss Mar garet Robinson, Miss Gladys Grambs. Miss Virginia McDavid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Dolly Goes Automobiling With
 Miss "Almd Where Do You Liver
Charming Prma Donna Miss Grace Drew and Her Fad for Mo tongsees Wondrous Sights in and Around Birmingham Remarkable Stage Career-Pupil of Jean de Reszke
 We Chat About Her Ideals.
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

Her eyes are blue, deliciously, delght1uiiy forget-me-not blue, and not brown as you might have thought. and as I certainly did, judging from the orbs raised Heaven ward so obviously on the ''billooards or yelled just as ostentatiously beneath heavy lids, in those Autographs or her that are all eyes and rosebul mouth nothing elsel
 There's nothing of the billboard quai- ity of eyes about Miss Grace Drew as you meet her in daily life, or anything that distinguishes her at a glance from the pretty woman of fashion who prom enades the thoroughfares of Birmingham on sunny afternoon.
 I expected to meet ''poster-ish' look ing young person, with much too dressy eyes for every day occasions, but in stead I met dainty. tall, slender, stun ming, round faced girl, looking like the latest hint from Paris in a darling mauye eolored tailor made, of broadeloth and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
MISS JULIA WARE GIVES A PARTY

One of the first of the Inequalities to compliment Miss Lucy Downey, whose marriage to Mir J. J. Eaton will be an interesting event of the month, was the auction bridge party yesterday afternoon given by Miss Julia Ware.
 Her home was gracefully decorated with chrysanthemums, palms and ferns; other details of the clever affair were as artistically effected. Score and guest prizes were hand-embroidered towels and the game prize was box of handker chiefs also nd-embroidered. For the consolation trophy Miss Ware presented pin cushion.
 Those included in the personnel of the party were: Miss Nell Harris, Miss Clyde Smith, Miss Sadie Allison, Miss Luetta Gregg, Mrs. H. P. Hefin, Miss Gena Mae Snow, Miss Meta Goodson, Mrs. R. L. Russell, Mrs. May Collins, Mrs. William Mudd, Mrs George Eustis, Mrs. B. J. Cheeseman. Miss Helen Coul- bourn. Mrs. Lyman Berry, Mrs. Horace Adams, Miss Jamie Harris, Mrs. George c. Thornton, Miss Agnes Terrell, Mrs. Felton Wimberly. Mrs. David Roberts, Mrs. Mortimer Jordan, Mrs William Mac Grath, Mrs, Robert I. Ingalls,, Miss Mur- ray Adams, Miss Lucia Vaughan and Mrs. s. J. Cole
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
"Ida May" Received

Some time ago I asked for a book called Ida May I want to acknowledge receiving it through the kindness of your Corner.
 T am sending you a box of my home made candy I manufacture it and trust it will reach you in good shape.
 MRS. J. NJ H." The painful fact is that the box has never come to hand at all. It was sent to the newspaper office, I suppose, and somehow or somehow else" it went as- tray. Next time write for my personal address and I will get the .'sweeties." It is unsafe to burden a newspaper mail with parcels.
 Will you let us know the name of the author of Ida May and the publishers? Another correspondent is very desirous to get it and is pressing us with inquiries It is a shame that so good book should go out of print.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
ENTIRE FAMILY
 IS ASPHYX|ATED

Toledo Ohio November 5.--A fam lly< of five was found dead from gas exploitation in their home here at mid day. The dead are:
 George ". Hassen, s4 years old, an automobile tester; his wife, 22 years old
 Three children, William 31a. and Mary, younger children.
 The bodies were clad in night dresses The man was kneeling. The youngest child, Mary, months old. was clasped in the arms of the mother The discovery was made when sister Of Hassen called at the house and could not gain admittance. She called in the police, who forced an entrance. The fatal fumes. canes from two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Remnants to Exchange

T am making pillow of .Egyptienne luxury pennants. I have been waiting a long time trying to get Yale and Har- yard pennant. I appeal to the Corner for an even exehange-giving one North Dakota and one Past Grand O. F. Both pretty pennants. I offer these as I have two of each. Inclosed please find stamps
 NELLIE C." We will try to get the two pennants for you. but there must be no talk of doing this through any kind of exchange-be it even or odd If you will let Us have dis position of the duplicates you have we shall be glad and grateful. We cannot consider the thought of making the free gift contingent upon your handing over an equivalent such as you specify.
 Remnants are greatly in demand this season, as have before observed. But we will do our possible"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

Oakland Touring Car that was standing in front of the Hotel Hillman waiting for her, q could just motor all day long, every day in the year. Couldn't your"
 But isn't it awfully hard on your eyes and your throat?" I asked, getting com fortaby tucked in beside her.
 Nothing like as bad as the footlights, 's she replied. "Haye you any idea how pow erfui footlights are? They often make my head ache.''
 All the small boys by this time, as well as the passing throng, were "rubbering" at us as the car "chugged" and "chortled and dashed off-a thing of beauty and joy forever!
 When I'm at home simply live in my car Miss Drew said enthusiastically. T don't think there is any recreation in the world half so healthy and refreshing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
SHEWkS cHARf1IhcLT
 VlvAcIOUS.

 ern accent and everywhere I'm taken for g Southerner. | had a Yankee friend who said to me once: ras
 !" There are two letters in the alphabet that you haven't even a speaking acquain- tance with, the ID" and the "G," under stand?'
 T said pretty quickly to him:
 "'Well, Pm on rather intimate terms with the other 24, I think, don't you?' "
 Your Honey and Darlin' and al, those little Southernisms are very de- oeiving to the casual observer" I went on to say.
 Those things are second nature with me now" she replied seriously T even had @ line in the Show which went some thing like this:
 Where are you goinS?'
 And I always said:
 Where are You All going? which nearly destroyed the entire Company
 "Do you like the stage enough to advise girls to follow it as a profession?" asked presently.
 If every girls career could be as me- teoric as my own," she said, and then apoogized for any undue pride in the matter, T should say by all means to do so. l have been on the stage five years bul9. lCQ ttS si cIdl, SO NOu ccc V . never known the drudgery and hardship that the average girl has to contend with. working from the Chorus up!''
 ''Who encouraged you to make the first plunge?" l asked.
 Jean de Reszke. with whom I studied" 1" said Miss Drew. That was the real epi- sode in my career my studies with him. First, of course, I began with Madame Pettidemange. who is sort of a pre,imi- nary to the adorable Jean. l mean by that she's connected with him in his work and is a perfect wonder herself, For finesse and phrasing. of course, there is no one like DeReszke.'
 And is the stage always to be your ann bition?' 1 asked.
 There was a tell tale look in her pretty blue eyes, and she blushed like rose,
 q shall turn fortune teller" I leased, ''and say that I see a dark man in the future, who is to play very important part in your life!
 "Oh Goody, Honey do you REALLY see him?" she smiled. clapping her hands merrily. There is one darlin. You are right, and one of these days I'm going to have lovely little home of my very own. and let somebody else have the centre of the limelight that now beats down upon mo. That's my ambition! That's my ideali"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
Plum Butter

Weigh the plums and allow to every pound of fruit one-quarter of a pound of sugar. Wash the plums and put them, still wet, into the preserving kettle. Cover them and stew slowly until the fruit Is soft and broken. Take from the fire, rub through colander to remove skins and pits, return the fruit and juice Q the fire. still in the sugar, and boil until the jam is thick Put into glasses or jars.-By re- quest of Mrs. R. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
HANNIBAL WILLIAMS
 AT MARGARET ALLEN SCHOOL

The patrons and friends of the Marga- ret Allen School will have the oppor- tunity tomorrow evening to hear MT. Han nibal Williams in one of his delightful interpretative readings of Henry "" It will be an invitation affair and prom ises to be characterized by the pleas ant features which always distinguish en- tertainments in this school. The audi torium, while small, will amply accom- modate the pupils of the school and their guests.
 The lecture is included in the regular English course in English literature. From time to time other similar literary treats will be arranged at the school. A read ing of Romeo and Juliet by the tal- ented wife of MT. Williams, who was formerly Jean Stuart Brown. will be one of the offerings.
 An exchange recently had this to say of MT. Williams readings:
 Goethe has pointed out that the good reading of a play gives a more complete idea than the theatrical production, be- cause it puts no limit to the imagina- tion. To some extent it is true. we may lose some vitality or verisimilitude of action, but the text comes to clearer and fuller appreciation than at the play. Nothing abstracts us; not the scenery, not the looks of the actor, not the cos tunes, not the action; pure and sin.,e the poet speaks to us and our own aroused fancy furnishes the accessories. reader is lost, the characters are there. The easy manner, the absence of strain or of strong marking, the abstinence from striving after dramatic effect, all mark a very complete and refined pro duction of it's kind. Almost no gestures are used, the voice and a slight change of facial expression are alone responsi- ble for the effect. That voice is far carrying, distinct, pleasant. The enun- ciation is perfect. The change of char acters is slightly but distinctly marked. All combine to bring the play with the utmost strength and clearness home to the hearer."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

year and their successors must be chosen.
 ' There are no primaries held for these offices: it is a free-for-all light in every district of the state and usually the best man wins, though 1t Is often claimed he loses out.
 Secretary of State Philip Cook has been busy this week getting out elec ton blanks for these elections as they must be sent out at once. In many counties no elections are more stren- uously contested than are these for justices of the peace.
 This will probably be the last jus tice of the peace election held in Alt 1anta for, under the recently adopted amendment to the state constitution. it is expected the legislature will pass a law next summer abolishing all the justices of the peace whose terri torial jurisdiction lies within the linn it's of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
MIR. L. o. PARSONS
 GIVEN SURPRISE PARTY

MT. l.. o. Parsons birthday was tie in- sr;ration of clever birthday celebration Tuesday evening at his home in West
 Fad. A party of IS friends was summoned To spend the evening with him, the plan having been arranged by Mrs. Parsons and MT. Joy Parsons, son of the honoree. An attractive musical programme was presented by MT. Grambs. Miss Berte fIutchings, Miss Kate Basenberg, MT. F. T.. Gates. A contest, What shall I do a t Il ?' furnished amusement and the two cleyerest answers were rewarded with prizes; the first, hair ornament, going 10 Miss Jessie Cross, and the second, d
 tie rack, to MT. George Bates. Delicious refreshments were served. The guests