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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
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Chicago. Aug 5.-Jaeob F. Guthrie.
a graduate OF the Armour Technical
Institute and a professor Of electrical
construction and applied electricity at
the Lane Technical School, later a
chemist in the employ OF the city.
more recently burglar and forgefAwith
a loot of more than $3.50 .0oO ia pro.
nonced insane by the Guthrie family
physician. DR.. Leslie W sehwab
Il am not an expert in mental dis
eases. but Young Guthrie Is a patho-
logical subject said the physician
1T would not call him kleptomaniac.
but he has abnormal and insane per.
iods. Several members OF the family
have been afflicted with insanity. and
one is now in State hospital for the
insane. Only an insane man or one
with dual nature could accomplish
what he has done"
Saturday night after partial ex-
animation OF the barn and the room
in a storage warehouse which Guthrie
used TO hide a portion Of the articles
stolen. the police estimated the value
of the property found al $4,000 This
was nearly doubled when half dozen
additional trunks and chests filled
with jewelry, laces and bric-a,brac
were discovered. Much of the stolen
property was found in Guthrie's home
where he lived with his mother. sister
and brother who is Chicago police
man.
Guthrie is 90 years old. six feet in
height and weighs 300 pounds. He is
poorly dressed, although when arrest
ed he had more than $4,000 deposit
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
MRS. GRACE FOUND
TO Be NOT GUILTY
IS IURy'S VERDICT

Atlanta. Aug. 8 God bless you,
gentlemen" cried Mrs Daisy Ulrich
ople Grace at 4Ao o'cIooq yesterday
when the jury found her not guilty
of the charge of shooting her husband
There was not OF hysteria In Mrs
Grace's voice and sch seemed on the
verge OF a collapse, but her lawyers
patted her on the shoulder and urged
her 10 restrain herself and She soon
became calm, Then the crowd IN
court eheered the verdict and surged
alent Mrs Grace. many OF the women
weeping.
At last the deadly Wilderness Of Mrs
Grace's face was relieved by flush
and she began 20 smile.
Then she approached each OF the II
Jurors and gave them thanks.
Il feel like kissing and hugging YOU
ALL" said Mrs. Grace Il trusted YOU
al 1.-The time knew you would not
belive what they said about me"
Followed by cheering throng, Mrs,
Grace soon left the courtroom and
went TO the Office OF her attorneys
There she received telegram from
her sister in Philadelphia 20 the ef.
feet that Mrs. Grace's blind son Is
III. II viii 20 10 little Webster at
once said Mrs Grace. She intends
to return TO her old home Just as soon
as she arranges some business here.
Aeauittai Was Expected,
The verdict was generally expect.
cd. II was conceded that the state
failed TO sustain the ehage that Mrs
Grace had drugged and shot her hus
band and locked him In TO die In order
to get $4,000 insurance on his life,
Mrs. Graee's statement had tre-
mendous effect on the Jury, and its
main statements relating to the large
sums she had laviahed on Grace and
his attention TO other women.
It developed yesterday that Mrs,
Daisy Garce's remarkable story OF the
shooting OF her husband was a care.
fully prepared defamation. pruned,
amended and polished by her lawyers,
ard as carefully rehearsed as a dra-
matte offering by professional act.
reHs.
4 For more tdan two months Mrs.
Grace rhearsed the statement until she
was letterperfect.
There were 5000 words in the state
ment but Mrs. Grace never faltered
once during IT'S delivery.
The bringing OF Grace into court
on stretcher was done by the pros
eeution IN an effort TO cause the aceus
ed wife to break down, but II failed.
With her husband. paralyzed from
the wound she was accused OF having
inflicted, gazing at her with cynical
grin, she spoke without fear
The case was given to the Jury at
$50 O'Clock by Judge Roam, whose
charge favored Mrs. Grace. The jur>
ors at dinner and about $50 O'Clock
they began consideration OF Z the
case. After a little discussion 1t was
found that all agreed Mrs Grace was
not guilty. and the verdict of aequittal
was ordered.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
MISS TAET STARTS WEsT

Beverly, Mass. Aug. 3.--Robert and
Miss Helen Taft, son and daughter of
the President, left Beverly last night
for Minneapolis, where they will join
a party of young people for a three
weeks horseback trip through Mon
tana. Accompanying them are Lloyd
w. Bowers and Miss Bowers, son and
daughter OF the late solicitor general
of the United States.
At Minneapolis the party will be the
guests of Miss Isabel Vincent, a class
mate of Miss Taft, at Bryn Mawr
Miss Yincent's mother. Mrs. George
Vincent wife of the president Of the
chaperon during the horseback trip.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
OUR TREASURY

Charleston, Aug. 3.--The statement
OF the state treasurer and state audi.
tor for the month of July shows the
total balance in all funds and invested
of $2.312 ,3S4.46..
The balances in the several funds
are as follows:
State fund. s6s0,540.49; state road
fund. sS90.1s. general school fund.
$500. 953.79; the school fund. $i5,700:
investments in bonds irreducible
school fund.-. $9s4,30g Total f2,3t2.
3s4.46.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09

The City of Martinsburg has been
asked to send representative to the
International Congress on Hygiene
and Demography, which will meet in
Washington, September % to 2S. So
far no representative has been APP
pointed and the president of the Con
gress President Taft, has again urg-
ed that some action be taken along
that line. Mayor Harrison has the
power to make the appointment, and
it is expected he will do so ere long
This convention will prove one of
vital interest. Il meets only every
five years, and will probably not meet
again in this country for the next thir-
ty years. 1t is expected that five thou
sand people from all parts OF the globe
will be in attendance. Included in
these will be experts on the subject
of health.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
ROADS SINK.

Fairmont and Grafton pike near the
tom dropped out Of portion of the
Fairmont and Grafton ipke near the
old Poor Farm yesterday afternoon
The road for a distance OF a hundred
feet went down nine feet about the
thickness Of the coal vein that was
under the surface. II is thought that
there has been break Of the rock
over the mine and that this permitted
the road to fall.
The road leading past the mines
has been shut off for some time on
account Of the big landslide that fol-
lowed one OF the big storms that
passed over that part OF the commun.
ity.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
ASCENDING BANKER
NOW A BANKRUPT

Cumberland, Md, Aug 5,-No trace
has been found of Edgar Carver, cash
Ter of the First National Bank of Row
lesburg, w. Va, which has been closed
by the Government. In all. $4,000 is
alleged to have disappeared. The
young man is said to have gone a fast
pace.
Before he went to Rowlesburg from
Parkersburg lie is said to have been in
trouble, but his father, E. NJ. Carver,
of Harrisville, w. Va, came to his
rescue and the matter was smoothed
over. Detectives are searching for
Carver
He has a handsome wife and child.
This is Carver's second wife, having
married Pittsburg heiress who lived
with him but a short time.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09

AS the seven young men of Co. F.
who left here Tuesday evening to join
their command in the at r''k is
trict, the scene of the striking miners
troubles. were going east en- the B. G
o. accommodation train the conductor
called out "Shoop," the little station
near the Blair quarries. one of the
soldier boys thought the man said
Shoot" and instantly he raised his
gun in readiness for the foe. me 9TH
er fellows laughed aqd told Their coH-
rade that he had betrcE reserve his
ammunition till they got in the coal
fields.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
PROHIBITION LEADER
WISHING The CITY

William b. Catlett, son of former
State Senator b. w. Catlett, arrived
in the city Wednesday evening to pro-
mote the work of the Ratification Fed
Grafton in the counties of Jefferson,
Berkeley, Morgan. Mineral, Hamp-
shire, Hardy, Pendleton and Grant.
Mr.. Catlett has been appointed chair
man Of this section of .L,s State by
the Sta,e oiht iaia OF the Federation,
and put on the STATE speakers bureau.
He and Hon. John ]. Hetzel and the
Rev. Mr.. Baumgardner, of Berkeley
Springs, will address a big basket
picnic at Michaels Chapel tomorrow.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09

LN-oTINN VN lNII4oV4N NI1LI'INTI'
Washington, D. c.. Aug 3.-Rumors
are afoat in Washington that former
Senator Nedson Aldrich may return
to the Senate. He is being suggested
as the successor of Senator George
Peabody Wetmore, of Rhode Island.
Senator Whetmore announced several
months ago that he would not seek
denomination, The fact that there is
no regular Republican leadership in
the Senate has led to the talk among
Republicans that former Senator Aid
rich should return
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
BIG COAL SALE
Thousands of Acres Purchased in Har
rison and Doddrge Counties

Sale of 10000 acres of valuable coal
lands in Harrison and Doddrige couu
ties, West Virginia, has just been con
summated. The Harrison-Doddrigc
Coal & Coke company has purchased
the same from Josiah V. Thompson, IF
Uniontown, Pa. The consideration
was one dollar and other things The
total amount of the purchase price
must have been many thousands OF
dollars. The purchasing company IS
composed of c. A. Worthington, r, G.
Nasten. Chester T. Williams, Allen
T. c. Gordon. and Alexander Block,
all of Pittsburg.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
Nine nulldlnaa Burned

Nashville. Tenn. Aug. b-TTiro OF
unknown origin at Sparta. Tenn, to-
day wiped out nine buildings with Il
loss OF one hundred thousand dollars.
The POSSIBILITIES and First National
bank buildings were among the build,
ings burned.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
MRS. TAFT's FATHER
DIED THIS MORNING

Cincinnati, O.. Aug 5.-Judge John
w Heron. fatherin-law OF President
Taft died this morning Of pneumonia.
He had been III for a long time. and
was contend to his bed during the
past three months.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
A Bottle Containing Note Written BY
Major Butt On April 1s,

Rock Island. X. l., July 31.-A bottle
as found today on the beach here con
tanning this note on an official wire
less blank April 16, 1912. In mid
ocean. Help. On raft. The Titanic
sinking No water or food.
MAJOR A. BUTT"
II has always been supposed that
Major Butt sank with the Titanic.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
Life Tenure Practically Abolish
ed BY Conferees In Congress.

Washington, D. c., Aug, 3.-Thc
item OF most interest TO the thousands
OF Federal employees. In the conference
report on the legislative appropriation
bill, upon which the eenferees agreed
yesterday. is that which amends the
civil service laws. Life tenure prac.
tieally is abolished. The bill as pre-.
scented to the two houses yesterday
provides for n modification of the eiyll
service term, fixing Il az seven years
As passed by the House this term was
TO be five years AZ the expiration OF
the seven-year term OF office the EN-.
ploye viii be required 10 again qualify
by examination or otherwise for an.
other term With regard to those
clerks already in the service, they win
be credited with a seven.year period
beginning next September The con.
ferees believe that by fixing a seven.
year period no injustice will be done
anybody.
Abolishes Commerce Court
Under the terms OF this same bin
the Court OF Commerce will be abolish
ed. The attempt 20 legislate the jud.
gees OF that court Off the pay will en-.
tirely failed, When that proposition
contended by some Of the best lawyers
In that body that while Congress un.
doubtedly had the power TO abolish a
certain court. 1t had no power to re-
tire the judges TO private life. They
were appointed under the Constitution
for life The conferees then agreed
to abolish the court, but kept the jud-
gees as members of the Circuit Court,
to which they viii be assigned. should
Mr., Taft sign the bill The provision
is made that no vacations IN the Cir.
cult Court shall be filled until the num-
Der liz reduced to 20. the number now
authorized by law.
The work of the Commerce Court Is
TO be turned over 10 the district courts
In which the various cases may have
arisen. When the conference report
was submitted In the Senate yesterday
Senator cummlns wanted to be quite
certain that this provision for trans.
fer OF the work OF the Court OF Com
merce had been properly drawn AT
his suggestion the report went over
until today, by which time Mr. Cum.
Minis win have had opportunity to OK.
anime the report on this particular
point. The report probably will be
agreed to today,
Progress On Other EIils.
Both branches OF Congress made
progress on the annual appropriation
bills now long overdue. The $4,000.
600 sundFy civil bill. containing the
tariff board provision and other i'm.
portant features. was sent to confer
ence.
An agreement on the agricultural
appropriation bill was reported to the
Senate last night by Chairman Burn
ham, OF the Senate conferees. The So
called Nelson amendment was modi-
fed in conference, so az to direct the
secretary TO select, classify, and Sc
gregate all lands within national for
ests that may be opened to settlement
under the homestead law applicable
to the national forests.
The conferees dropped the amend.
ment of Senator Smith of Georgia.
for a bureau of markets In the Agri.
cultural Department. but directed the
secretary to investigate the subject
and report the feasibility OF such
bureau.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09

London. Aug. s.~Lindsey Campbell
the Australian brilliant Young aero
pianist, was killed today. A gust OF
wind overturned hts craft and II drop
ped several hundred feet
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09

Berlin, Aug. s,-The Mexlcans have
ordered one million dollars worth Of
Mauser rifles and ammunition from a
| German firm,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-09
10 quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once.

b.ane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away aCold IN the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Fun size
% cts. at Druggists or by mail. Aui9
jream Balm for use in stc-nizers 75 cts.
,iv Brothers 90 Warren Street. New York
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-25
WHY OYSTERS?

Yes, why will you buy more oys-
ters this season than ever before?
Because oysters cost half as much
as meat, and people will buy them
tor the home to reduce the high
cost OF living"
Why buy your oysters of City Fish
Market? The beds from which we
buy our supply produce the purest
and best favored oysters to be had.
Years of experience has taught US
how and where to buy just this quail
ity of oysters. Our facilities for
handling these oysters without per-
mitting them to become contamina-
ted in any way enable us to offer the
trade such stock as is not obtainable
through the average channel. Our
long experience In transportation
matters makes 1t possible for us to
offer you the most perfect service
that you can get, and this means
that your oysters lose the least pos
s.ble time between the beds and
our place of business.
Don't believe all that we say about
1t, but make us prove it by giving
us a trial order.
CITY FISH MARKET.
Phone $50.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-25
The Men Who Succeed

as heads OF large enterprises are men
of great energy. Success, today, de-
mands health. To all is to fail. It's
utter folly for a man to endure a
weak, Midtown, half alive condition
when Electric 3itters will put him
right on his feet In short order.
-Four bottles did me more real good
than any other medicine / ever took"
writes Chas. B. Allen, Sylvania, Ca
After years OF suffering with rheu-
matism, liver trouble. stomach disor-
ders, and deraag 4 kidneys, | am
again, thanks to Electric Bitters,
sound and we'll" Try them. Only so
cents at Ringer Drag Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-25
Wilson Club Meets.

| am Issuing this urgent call for a
meeting of the Woodrow Wilson Club
In the assembly hall at court house
at p. m. Thursday. 1t is insisted
that all members OF this club, and
all others who feel an interest in
the success of the democratic ticket,
be present, as matters OF vital in
terest to the party will be disc issed.
J. ROBERT GILLIAN,
President.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-25
How's Thls7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case OF Catarrh that
can not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the past fifteen
years and believe him perfectly hon
orable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any
obligation by that firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Testimonials sent free. Prices. rs
cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-25

222-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-25
HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE.
New Home Of H. B. Hawkins Near
Healdton Burned by Incendiarp.

Healdton, Okla. Sept. 24.-The
new home of H. B. Hawkins, one
mile east was totally destroyed at
Z a. m. today. Supposed to be set,
as the house was Just completed
and was not as yet occupied, and
no one was there.
Carpenters lost all their tools.
Buck Garrett has been phone for.
The home was a good one, cost
ing about one thousand dollars.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-25
Many Driven from Home

Every year, in many parts Of the
country, thousands are driven from
their homes by coughs and lung dis
eases. Friends and business are left
behind for other climates, but this
is costly and not always sure. A bet
ter wav-the way OF multitudes-is
to use Dr. Kings New Discovery and
cure yourself at home. Stay right
there, with your friends, and take
this safe medicine. Throat and lung
troubles find quick relief and health
returns. Its help in coughs, colds
grip. Group, whoopins- cough and sore
lungs make It positive blessing. SOC
and sl00. Trial bottle free. Guaran-
teed by Ringer Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-25
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Following ic the democratic ticket
to be voted on at the regular cleo
tion in Carter county, November 5,
1912.
For Congressman, Fourth District
CHARLES d. CARTER.
For Congressman ut Large
WILLIAM II. MURRAY.
JOE b. THOMPSON
CLAUDE WEAVER.
For Corporation Commissioner
JACK LOVE.
For Judge. Criminal Court of Ap-
peals-
HENRY NJ. FURMAN.
For Presidential Electors at Large
}. w. BOLEN.
II. II. BRENNER.
THOS. c. HARRILL
JOSEPH w. FOSTER.
J T. SCOTT.
For Presidential Elector. Fourth Dis
trict--
j. C. THOMPSON.
For State Senator, Eighteenth Dis
trict-
FRED f. TUCKER.
For representative
U. T. REXROAT.
For County Judge
WIN. f. FREEMAN.
For County Attorney
w. r. BLEAKMORE.
For County Clerk
b. w. DUKE.
For District Clerk
FRED HAYNIE.
For Sheriff
BUCK GARRETT.
For Treasurer
JOHN YELL.
For Register of Deeds
W. B. FRAME.
For Assessor-
]. S. CLARKSON.
For County Superintendent
L. NJ. THURSTON.
For County Weigher-
SMITH REDMON.
For County Surveyora-
A. G. EDWARDS.
For County Commissioner, First Dis
triCt-
G. w. YOUNG.
For County Commissioner, Second
District
W. NJ. KIRKPATRICK.
For County Commissioner, Third
District
J. r. TALIFERRO.
For Justices OF Peace, Ardmore
township
d. w. BUTCHER.
HAL M. CANNON.
For Constable, Ardmore township
JIM DUSTON.
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Notlce.

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will, thirty days from this
date. apply to Hon. Lee Cruce for a
parole upon the ground that am not
and was not guilty Of the crime for
which | was convicted.
22'lm MACK COX.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-25
CIVIL SERVICE
FOR POST MASTERS
EXECUTIVE ORDER WILL ISSUE
AFFECTING ALL FoURTH-CLASS
POSTMASTERS IN SERVICE.

Washington, Sept. "a. 1T WAS
practically decided today that Presi-
dent Taft will soon issue an execl-
tive order placing all fourth class
postmasters in the classified service.
This order. relieving 36,O3S postmas-
ters from the uncertainty of political
appointment, will be one OF the most
comprehensive and far-reaching, as
affecting the civil service, ever Is
sued.
President to Take Step.
That the president will take this
step, his first act toward putting into
practice his often expressed lcl!ef
that all government officers below
the grade of cabinet members should
be removed from the influence of pol
itics and placed under the civil SER
vice, became practically certain late
today after a delegation of postmas-
ters, returning from the annual con
ventioD of the association at Rich
mond, Va, had been received at the
white house and by Postmaster Gen.
eral Hitchcock. The visitors submit
ted a monster petition signed by about
10000 postmasters, asking that they
be placed in the classified service.
After discussing the matter briefly
with the delegation, President Taft
referred the executive committee to
Mr.. Hitchcock. Later the committee
called on the postmaster general to
discuss the subject with him.
Will Submit Recommend dation.
In a few days Mr. Hitchcock will
submit to President Taft formal
recommendation that the petition be
granted and the president is expected
to act promptly and favorably upon
the recommendation
In the entire country there were
49,i67 fourth-class postmasters at the
end of the last fiscal year. BY ex-
ecutive order issued in July, 1908.
President Roosevelt placed the fourth
class pOstmasters OF all of the New
England states and Of New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, In
diana, Michigan and Wisconsin in the
civil service, a total of 1884. Those
still without the service number 49,
O3S.
Details Not Worked Out.
While these details of the propo-
sition have not been worked out, it Is
expected the coming into the classi.
fled service of this number of Off
cials will be accomplished by the des-
ignation of the postmasters Of groups
of states successfully. It will require
an immense amount of labor on the
part Of the civil service commission
and the postoffice department.
Both the president and Mr.. Hitch
cock have recommended to congress
that all postmasters be brought into
the classified service and, so far as
possible, the entire personnel of the
postal service be removed from polit-
ical Influence. AS to the first, second
and third classes of postmasters, leg
islation by congress would be required
to place them under civil service reg
ulations, but the president now has
under certain defined limi-
tations of competency and efficiency,
to put postmasters of the fourth class
under the protection of the civil SER
vice rules.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-25

n Won knew OF the real value OF
Chamberlain's Liniment for lame
back. soreness Of the muscles. sprains
and rheumatic nains, you would never
wish 70 he without 1t. For sale by
all dealers.