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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
DESPoNDENT GIRL
t,, 1,- ATTEMPTS HER LIFT
Florence Gordon, Inmate At The
Bush House, Tries The
Suicide Route

Friday night about 10 p. m, Flor.
ence Gordon, an inmate at the Bush
house on Eulalia street, attempted to
end her life by taking paris green.
The girl went to her room and some
of the other inmates hearing q
strange noise in the room went to
investigate the cause and found her
lying on the bed writhing in agony.
A physician was summoned and upon
his arrival applied restoratives and
she was soon able to be taken to the
home of her sister, who recently mar
ried an Italian.
What caused the girl to attempt to
end her life is not known but it is gen
orally believed that she recently had
some difficulty with a lover, and to
end her trouble she sought the poi
son route. The girl came here from
Hagerstown several months ago.
Shortly after leaving the Hagerstown
High school she became infatuated
with the ways of the world, and be-
gan to lead a fast life, Leaving her
home she located here, and has since
been an inmate at the Bush house.
AT the time of the occurrence there
were quite a number of men and wo-
men present, and for a time the eX-
citement ran high and some of the
men hurriedly left.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Mail Carriers viii Fly

This is an age of great discoveries.
Progress rides on the air. Soon we
may see Uncle Sans mail carriers fly
ing in all directions. transporting
mail. People take a wonderful inter
est in a discovery that benefits them,
That's why DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Coughs, Colds and other throat
and lung diseases is the most popu-
lar medicine in America. 1T cured
me of dreadful cough" writes Mrs.
j. F. Davis, Stickney Corner, Me.
after Doctors treatment and all 9th
er remedies had failed For coughs,
colds or any bronchial affection its
unequaled. Price soc and s1.O0. TIL
al bottle free at all druggists
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
GODDESS MAY STAY
ON FlVE.CENT CIONs
Additional Designs, However, Are Re-
quested BY Mint and Treasury
Officials

Washington, D. c.. July 13.-Dissat-
ed ne wtype of Scent pieces which
has been submitted to George e. Rob
erts, Director of the Mint, by ]. w.
Frazer, of New York City, for consid,
Grafton, additional samples have been
called for 1t will be several weeks
before the new designs reach the city,
and the final decision in the matter
will probbaly not be reached for more
than month.
ut has not been decided yet whether
a new type of cent piece will be coin
ed" said Director Roberts yesterday
afternoon. at is mere suggestion.
Several designs have been submitted
by Mr.. Frazer and have been exam
med by Secretary Of the Treasury
MacVeagh. 1t was thought advisable
to have the New York designer send
additional types for consideration.
This female opposition to the pro-
posal to take the Goddess of Liberty
off the nickel seems to me rather I'M
called for. There is nothing so sacred
about that figure on the scent piece
1t is certainly not reproduced from an
actual photograph of the goddess. At
any rate, there are several other coins
which bear the imprint OF the goddess,
so it would not mean her utter annihi-
lation to eliminate her from the nick
ell"
When the new designs arrive they
win be carefully considered by Di-
rector Roberts and Secretary Mac
Veagh. If it is decided to change the
type of scent pieces, the matter will
first be submitted to President Taft
for approval,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
BICYLCLISTS MAKING
A LONG JOURNEY
Riding From Atlanta, Ga. To New
York To Win Wager of One
Hundred Dollars

Saturday evening Ross Baker and
Royal c. Miller, of Atlanta Ga, ar.
rived in the city en- route to New
York. They are making the trip on
bicycle, and if they comply with the
requirements each will receive one
hundred dollars.
The requirements are that each
should leave Atlanta without money
and reach New York penniless. They
are to earn enough money on the way
to pay all expenses, and are given six
weeks for the journey. Saturday night
they were entertained at the Y. NJ. c..
A. and left Sunday morning for Ha-
gerstown en- route to Gettysburg.
They have been on the road 20 days
and expect to finish the trip within
ten days. They usually eat two or
three meals daily, and average 90
miles a day.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
DISCONTINUE OLD
ROAD TEMPORARILY
Road From Four Mile School House
viii Be Abandoned For a
Time.

The county court, Thursday after
noon, granted the Security Cement &
Lime Co, permission to temporarily
close part of the public road, known
as the back road to Bed;ngton, at the
Four Mile Woods school mouse on
the. Winchester pike, the distance in
volved being 653 feet.
The road is not to be closed longer
than a period of two years and not till
until the Security people build anotlI-
er piece of road $40 feet long,
around the part of the old road so
closed .p
Tehere is a stone quarry on either
side of the present road and the Sc
curity people want to connect them
by a subway or tunnel under the high
way with the branch railroad running
to the plant near Berkeley Station,
The Security Cement & Lime Co. will
give a bond of $4,000 for the faithful
performance of their contract.
S. NJ. Stewart was admitted to the
home for incurables at Huntington.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
LUMRERMEN WANT STATE DRY
West Virginia Association Will Hold
Bio Prohibition Rally

Elkins, July 12-An enthusiastic
meeting of the West Virginia Lumber
Industries Association was held here.
This association was organized last
November, its object being the fur
therance and promotion of theprohi-
bition amendment in West Virginia,
After some discussion it was decid-
ed to hold a grand rally in Elkins on
october IL. Those in the organiza-
ton employ between 1000 and 5000.
all of the mills in this section are
expected to be closed for the rally
and some of the biggest prohibition
speakers in the country will be secur-
ed.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
STRIKE BREAKING
SEAMEN PIRATES
At High Sea They Make Attempt But
Are Put In Irons Given
To Police

Paris, July 1.-The strike breaking
seamen on the Mail steamer, Provence,
bound for Rio De Janeiro, tried to tura
pirates at high sea. When at sea for
several days, they appeared on deck
with revolyers and threatened the pas.
sengers with death If they did not do
their bidding.
The captain and officers finally over
powered and put the mutineers in
irons. When the ship reached Beunos
Ayres the pirates were turned over to
the police.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
POLICE BROKE UP
MASS MEETING
One Hundred Injured When Police
Make Raid on Striking Seamen--
Dragons Ordered Out

Dunkirk, France. July 17.-Nearly
one hundred persons We're injured in
a fight here today in the seamen's
strike. when the police broke up a
mass meeting of three thousand strik-
ig dock workers. Dragons were or
dered out to rescue the police.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Back to North Carolina.

Mrs. Irene Cunningham and little
daughter Aileen. West Martin street,
left Saturday evening for Wilmington,
N. c., where they will make their fu-
ture home. They had spent seven
months there and recently came north
for a visit. While here Mrs. Cunning
ham decided TO return to North Car
DINA to reside.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Townsend Appointed

Charleston, July BE. V. Town
send. Of Huntington, has been APP
pointed by Governor GlasscOck, a
member of the board of directors Of
the West Virginia Humane Society,
dating from June list for term of
five years, he succeeds J. w. Perry, OF
Huntington.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

Grafton, July l7.--Laymen Francis
aged > years. son of Emery c. Brown,
was scalded to death yesterday by
pulling over a Kettle of boiling water
which his mother had placed on a
chair for scrubing purposes,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rutherford and
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Trout left this
evening on an extensive automobile
trip north. They will stop tonight in
Harrisburg, and reach Buffalo Satur-
day evening Their plan is to go
thence to Albany n. Y, and then up
to Canada. They are travelling in Mr.
Rutherford's touring car.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Bio Crowd At Inwood.

A big crowd of people went to In
wood Sunday to attend the colored
campmeeting in progress a couple
weeks. c. V. Agent Gard reports that
593 went up from here, while about
1900 went from points north as far as
Carlisle.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Traffic DELAYED

Traffic was delayed about an hour
yesterday morning on the c. v be-
cause of slight wreack near Falling
Waters. Engine No. 80, ran into the
rear end of a G v. freight west bound
derailing the cab The wrecking crew
from this city cleared the wreck.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

county, and William H. sawyers, of
Hinton. Summers county, were placed
before the convention. At 1925 De
pue was nominated by vote Of 6j4
to 5f2.
Mr.. Depue came to the platform and
thanked the convention for the honor,
and said he would work hard, not only
for his own election, but the entire
ticket
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Woods May Win.

State Senator Samuel V. Woods, of
Philippi, candidate for Congress-at-
Large, looks like a winner. His friends
say he has sufficient delegates to name
him on the first ballot, but his oppo-
nents dispute this. However, Woods
has " great following and no one can
tell what the outcome will be.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Derailment on seventeea.MHe Grade

A derailment on thu 17-mile grade
on the B. 4 o. west o. Piedmont yes
terday caused nearly 4 -iours delay to
train No. IA due here at 500 in the
evening The tracks Wer, finally clear
ed for No. / to go through on time. No
one was injured in the derailment.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

At the night session of the conven-
tion which reconyened at s o'clock af-
ter having recessed at o'clock, Will
liam r, Thompson, of Huntington, was
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Large Crowd Present.

The largest crowd in the history
of the party's convention is here The
hotels are full to overlooking, and
many of the delegates have secured
rooms in private families.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Alexander For Auditor


For the office of state auditor there
was but one name before the conyen-
ton, the other candidate realizing the
hopelessnes Of the fight withdrew, and
w. F. Alexander, Of Charles Town,
jefferson county was named by accla-
nation. He was escorted to the plat
form by his friends and thanked the
convention
Burns For State Superintendent of
Schools
The chair called for nominations for
the office of state superintendent Of
schools and only the name of Prof l..
w. Burns. of Montgomery, Fayette
county. was presented. He was nam
ed by reclamation. and extended his
thaks to the convention.
Bremen For Treasurer
When nominations were called for
the office of state treasurer the names
OF lgnatus Bremen, OF Wheeling, Ohio
county, and of A. G. Herold. OF Sutton,
BraXton county. were presented by
their friends in ringing speeches. The
first ballot showed Bremen, R, and
Herold, 400H. The nomination was
then made unanimous Mr. Bremen
extended his thanks.
Bedsoe For Attorney General
For Attorney-General the names Of
Edward A, Brannon, Of Weston, Lewis
county, Col Thomas A. Bledsoe, Ct
Charleston, Kanawha county, Gilbert
D. Smith, of St Marys, Pleasant coun-
ty, and Andy Price, of Warrington
Greenbrier county. were presented
After considerable discussion and
changing of votes, Brannon's name
was withdrawn and Bledsoe was nom
mated on the first ballot, he receiving
GAL votes. ~
Zinn For Commissioner of Agriculture
The names of w D linn, of Philippi,
Barbour county, and S w Moore, of
Mason county, We're placed before the
convention for the Office of commits
sioner of agriculture On the first bal
lot linn secured SO votes and later
the nomination was made unanimous
The usual committee were appointed
at the afternoon session.
The members of the new State com.
mittee selected are: First distrist, ].
B. Handan; second, John B Slippner
Third, Joe Murphy; Fourth, j. II. De
pew; Fifth, George l. Neal; Sixth.
Wyndham Stokes; Seventh. w. II. Nc
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

For earache, toothache, pains, burns
scalds, sore throat, try DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil, a splendid remedy for
emergencies.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

II you want the news when it is
news, read The Statesman-Democrat.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Delegates Arrive Late,

The delegates from the Eastern
panhandle arrived this morning four
hours late. The train carrying them
was delayed by a wash ont on the
Ohio River road. It was $50 when
they reached the city.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
York River Line

ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS
CARRYING U. 5. MAIL For WEST POINT
and RICHMOND, VA.
Steamer leaves Baltimore tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at p. N and arrive west
Point at !. As a. m. and Richmond at 9.30a. m.
Steamers call ut Gloucester Point. York
in Clay Bank and Almonds, weathe +
permitting.
PIERS Is and 10 LIGHT STREET VIVA /
Through Tickets TO all points maybe secur q,
baggage checked and state rooms reserv
from the City Ticket offices, llg +. Baltim olt
street Arthur ". Robson, Agent II h. Ba g..
ueets, Baltimore, Nd
4. j. CHISM n CHAPMAN.
Genl. Pass Agt. Asst Genl Pass A l.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

nominated for governor by acclama-
ton Thompson's name was presented
to the convention by John T. McGraw.
of Grafton who had been urged toll
enter the race for the goyernorshtp
but declined
Ben Eiuer of PendletOn county, was
made permanent chairman when the
convention rcassembled at night I'LL
was announced that the committee ON
resolutions would not be ready TO r'-
port until 10 o'clock this morning, and
the convention adjourned to that hour
after nominating the candidate Tor gov
ernor
Their was not a hint Of opposition
manifested to he nomination Of Mi
Thompson. Greetings were sent to.
Gov. Woodrow Wilson and the support
of the entire party in West Virginia
was pledged TO him.
Second Day
huntington W. Va July 1.-THE
Democratic State convention was call
ed to order this morning by Chairman
Ben Hiuer at On 20. After the usual eN-
ercises. the convention got down to
business and everything was rushed
with all possible haste.
Thompson Appears.
A number OF friends escorted Hon.
William r. Thompson to the hall, and
demanded that he make speech
N-faI1frr, 10 rB... f.,.J ,aI1g l,a mounted
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
All Is Harmony,

There is every indication OF har-
mony. While the strife between the
candidates for the various nominations
is lively, there is no bitter feeling. as
all have realized that only the best
of feeling must predominant
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
P r. HARRISON

Made Chairman of the Berkeley
Convention delegation.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Alexander Looks Good.

While the rivalry for the nomina-
ton for auditor between the candi-
dates is exciting, it has begun to look
like Alexander against the field. He
has been here since yesterday, and
with the aid of his friends he has
formed strong line Of battle. His
friends predict his nomination on the
first ballot.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Silver On Committee

Senator Gray Silver of Martins
burg, was elected a member OF the
state committee from the fifteenth
district. p. X. Harrison was elected
chairman of the Berkeley county dele.
CATION and w. c. Ktlmer secretary.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
DEMOCRATS GATHER At
STATE CONVENTION
Continued from Page y


At the conclusion Of his address he
was given three rousing cheers. The
usual committees were appointed, and
all are at work
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Thompson a Winner.

There is nothing to it but Thompson
for governor. He is the only candidate
in the field, and, OF course, he will
go through with colors flying Tomor-
row his name will be presented to the
convention by Col. John T. McGraw.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-14
Steel Shod Athletes OF
Both Sexes Skate on
Court-Rink.

Gliding over the ice Of their flooded courts
the sportive spirits OF the Hamilton Grange
Lawn Tennis Club not only engaged in the
game of the nets yesterday. but their vent
ure Of lawn tennis upon ice became winter
gymkhana. There was imprOmptu hockey
in which several Of the women skaters TOOK
part with the men. Then there were sew
eral races. with hazards and hurdles. and
to cap the climax, enough OF the members
came out to play an inning or two OF base
ball, the lawn tennis racquets taking the
place of bats and the fet-covered balls Of
the regulation horsehide.
The members have been skating over theii
courts at 149th street and Convent avenue
for several weeks. II remained for Pau
+. Mead, the president OF the club ana
famous Yale athlete in his day, 10 hit upon
the idea Of playing the special game OF the
club on ice. The novel experiment took th'
form of mixed doubles yesterday. Miss
Anne Hamilton and Arnold Sayre, the lat
New-York tribune., 1912-01-14
COMMERCE SWIMMERS WIN
Defeat Barringer High, of New
ark, in Dual Meet.

The swimmers OF the High School OF
Commerce defeated the Barringer High
School team in a dual meet held In the
Newark Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton natatorium yesterday afternoon. The
point score was 90 TO 2. Norman Lemcke.
the captain OF the Commerce team, swan
in remarkable fashion. lie won the 0-yard
swim in q 2-5 seconds. and after few min
utes' rest Iashed his way 10 victory in the
howard race in l minute s seconds. VIII
hanson was a faceor for the Newark team.
He won the form dive and captured places
in the 2OO-yard swim the loo-yard swim and
the plunge. as well as competing on the
relay team.
The summaries follow:
2oo.yard relay race-won by High School OF
Commerce tAgramonte, Bazinn, Flower ana
Tobleman. Williamson and Feiler)' second
Time 1853.
tank)-Won by Lehman Bsrrlnger, william, ,
son, Barringer, second. Kallmsn. High School
Of Commerce. third. Winners time. 0:0s 40.
school OF commerce: Flower, High school ot
Commerce, second: Darling. Barringer High
School third Time. OF III. 2,S. n.--,..-
High school. with total Of 20 points: Mer-
rick High School of Commerce. second with a
total OF IS points. Atwater. Barringer High
School third, with total OF 20 points
2OO-yard sviui-Won by AgrHmonte. High
School OF commerce. Lahman. BsrrinEer High
school second: Williamson, Barringer High
School. third. Time, ? ~.
1OO-yard swim-won by Lemcke High
School OF Commerce. Bazln. High school Of
High School. third Time, :O3
Twenty -nve-yard swim-Won by Flower.
school OF Commerce. second: Feiler, Barringer
High School. third. Time, O:l3 Id
New-York tribune., 1912-01-14
Lasyr Tennis on Ice
Hamilton Grange Fad

ter the treasurer Of the organization pair
ing on one side OF the net against Miss
Buda Stephens and Paul Mead
The court lines were scratched on the Icy
surface, but in their efforts 10 play the ball
all Of the players cut more figures than
any champion fancy figure skater ever
dreamed Of Attempting 10 skate up to the
net in order 10 engage in a rally, more
than once the ambitious players carried
away the net. thereby delaying the game
and adding TO the hilarity. While 1t was
q lively contest. the skaters, nets and
points became so hopelessly tangled that
both sides claimed the match by e-some-
thing score.
There were several other attempts at
playlng which had clearer results. Miss
Mary Hamilton and Arnold Sayre played
out a good lively set. and Gaillard smith
and Paul Mead also contested set. The
fact that the players were skating at the
same time they were trying TO make the
strokes with the racquet brought more dii-
acuItles than had been anticipated, al
though the possibilities OF the game were
easily manifest. - .ea..-, ,lao -
continue the field as rIhh 80 'o's GO ~
making weather continues
New-York tribune., 1912-01-14
BOUTS IN MANY RINGS
Paddy Sullivan Defeats Hickey
at Olympic Club.

Paddy Sullivan outpointed Young
Hickey at the olympic Athletic Club, Man.
haitian, last night In a fast ten-round bout
Sullivan's superior knowledge OF the game
along with his ability to land right and
left hands to the face and body gave him
eight out Of ten rounds. Hickey was ag-
gressive and was willing at all times 10
mix, but found Sullivens defence impen-
etrable. In the fourth round Sullivan
landed a crashing right swing to HIckey's
right eye cutting II open. In return Hickey
caught Sullivan with a right 10 ear bring.
ing a little blood. Sullivan made Hickey's
eye a target and at the end had 1t swollen
badly.
In the semi-final Jimmy Jarvis outpointed
Joe Farmer. Jarvis used right jab TO the
face and left 10 the body. Farmer was
unable TO do anything with Jarvis aDd at
the end was clinching 10 save himself from
a knockout
Young" Charlie Seger. a brother Of the
famous "Hoboken Iron Man." had a shade
the better OF Young" Rector In slashing
ten-round bout at Browns Gymnasium last
night The boys weighed in at l05 pounds,
but what they lacked in size they more
than made up In aggressiveness.
Young" Ahearn had the better of Marty
Brown in a ten-round bout at the Gowanus
Athletic Club OF Brooklyn last night. Ahern
was too clever for his man and made free
use Of his lightning footwork in avoiding
punishment. Brown charged In trying TO
come TO close range. but Ahearn propped
him up with a straight left to the head
and face.
Young" eastman, the promising light
weight from the 4th Ward, had somewhat
the better of Young" Nitchie in ten fast
rounds at the Fairmont Athletic club or
The Bronx last night.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-14
CLINTON WINS WITH EASE
Overwhelms Erasmus Hall IN
Fast Basketball Game.

The De Witt Clinton High School basket
ball team won its fourth consecutive VIC
tory I'm the Public School Athletic League
tournament by overwhelming the Erasmus
Hall High School at the Hth Regiment
Armory, Brooklyn. yesterday. The score
was "a to 5. Clinton excelled its rivals in
all departments OF the game.
From the starting whistle the Vctors
found little difficulty in caging baskets, pill
ing up a score of l9 to at the expiration
of the first period. Captain Harber, OF the
Red and Black. who moved TO right guard,
played his position we'll Kirschen, OF Clin-
ION. played spectacularly, scoring eight
field and a similar number OF foul goals.
M. ti,aIp folloW,s.