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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
ANNUAL MEETING
Elects OFFICERS and Discusses the Mar
keting of Fruit from That
Section.

The annual meeting of the Mineral
County Agricultural society held at
Keyser. w. Va, resulted In the cleo.
ton OF the following: President. p.
M Dayton; yice-president, A. v
Park; secretary, T. T. Huffman;
treasurer, Fl. H. Huffman. The mat
ter Of forming marketing combine
with the fruit growers of Hampshire
county that all fruit might be sold
at auction at the railway station after
the system OF northern Ohio was con-
sidered
The bin pending in the West Vir-
ginia legislature, introduced by Sena-
tor Silver, Of Martinsburg, was dis
eussed. II provides for more rigid
inspection Of nursery stock before il
is admitted into the state and for a
more thorough inspection of orchards
already set and the cutting or destroy
ing OF trees, II necessary. 10 prevent
the spread of disease.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
$500 FIRE

Fire Starts in Cellar Of Old Stone
Building But Firemen sravely Pre-.
vent Its spread---Fiour. Corn. Feed.
Etc. on First Floor Ruined by
Smoke and Water--Loss 70 Stock
and Building May Reach $500,
ftfo broke oUt Monday about
a. m IN the cellar OF the old shat
fer property AZ the Queen street cross
ing, occupied by the Miller supply
Co. entaiItng toss Of from 1880 TO
5000 to the sock and from 5000 90
$500 10 the building, both losses be-
ing covered by insurance.
Ryncal Hose Co. and Hose Go, No,
6 we're soon ON the scene and horoi.
cally fought the flames With three
lines Of hose the firemen doluged the
cellar and irst iioor with water, So
that while several big holes were
burned through the floor the fire WAS
practically kept confined 10 the ccl-
lar. This was quilted. though the loss
there was not very heavy The com.
pany had had big lot Of potatoes IN
the cellar but they were sold recently.
on the FIRST floor OF the old stone
building, however. there was large
supply OF -four, corn. feed. etc. and
this was ruined by smoke and water
Smoke also damaged everything on
the second floor while the glass in
the Office partition on the FIRST floor
were all broken out and the office
flooded With water
A horse. two mules and three wat
CONS in u shed back OF the building
were removed to a place Of safety
while the firemen we're fighting the
fire. The shed and stable, though
close to the old warehouse, did not
take fire. The origin Of The fire is not
known.
The firemen deserve much credit
for their promptncss and efficiency
They prevented spread OF the flames
and saved the property from destrue-
ton.
The old stone building at the - q
0. crossing is one OF the landmarks Of
Martinsburg and was formerly Occur
pied by Mekown a. Busey, For the
past few years Il has been leased hy
the Miller Supply Co. IL Is owned by
Capt. d. w Shaffer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
MEETING OF SCHOOL BOARD.

County Superintendent z. N. zeil
or has called meeting of the vari
Gus boards of education TO be held in
his Office in the court house, Satur
day. The object of the meeting Is
to discuss the school work Of thu
year, and devise plans whereby /.
can be improved upon. Many ques
lions pertaining to the work in gen
eral will be taken up.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
SUESFOR $4,000
Paw Paw Man Claims He Was Per.
mane lily injured and Railroad
is ResponsbIe. ....

Elmer b. Hiett, of Paw Paw, w.
Va, former trackman through Frank
A. Perdew, attorney has brought a
suit against the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad company in the United
States court, Cumberland, for $780,
900 damages. Hiett claims he was
permanently disabled when his skull
was broken near Paw Paw. w. Va,
on June 10, and that it was the fault
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Co. that he was injured, because a
faulty rail causing the ditching of
the handcar on which he was work
ing,
The fact that he recovered at all
is said TO be remarkable, and the
man claims to have spent most of
his time since in a hospital. He de-
cIares through his attorney that he
VIII never be able to work again
The suitais brought under the EN-
ployefs Liability Act
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21

Blue 4. Hubbard 4. Edwards 4, and
White 2.
The senate made the woman's suff-
rage resolution a special order for
today.
The senate by vote Of Is to 9.
concurred in the house resolution
memorializing congress to grant pen
sions 10 members OF the Home
Guard" as some of the soldiers of
1861 were known as, and who have
never received pensions.
The free textbook bill. providing
FREQ books TO INDECENT children
through a state levy not to exceed
per cent on tn 500 valuation was
passed and sent to the senate for
concurrence.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
PASSED OVER VETO
Senate Overrides The President by
Vote of II to 18, Far More
Than Nee"ed.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.--The
Burnett-Dillingham immigration bill,
vetoed by President Taft because it
imposed a literacy test on immi-
grants, was passed over the Presi-
dents veto in the senate yesterday,
by vote of 70 to is. The over
whelming majority. given at the end
of short debate, in which President
Taft's attitude was criticised vigor-
ously, has strengthened the proba-
bility that the bill will be passed
over the veto in the house when it
is called up today
Support of the Presidents posi-
ton was voiced by only few sena-
tors in the debate Senators Lodge
and Dillingham;, leading the fight to
override the President, declared the
measure contained so many impor-
tant provisions for the exclusion Of
criminals, diseased and insane al
lens that great harm would result to
the United States if it did not be-
come law
Sustains President.
The house by 213 to ia refused
to pass the Burnett-Dillingham i'm
migration bill over the presidents
veto today,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
COURT IN SPECIAL SESSION.

A special session Of the county
court was held today with all mem.
bers present. One Of the most Inn
portant matters taken up was the
settling OF the smallpox bills, and
all were allowed Road bills were
also audited and allowed.
Al o'clock the court went to view
the repairs which are being made on
the Charles Town road a short dis
tahee from the city. The court win
BE- Ia sessiin again touiorriw
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
DECIDING GAME
Hot Game of Basket Ball Here Fri
day Nieht-Seeond Y M. c.
A. VIII Go to Haoerstown

Chambersburg is coming over to
try and defeat the local Y NJ, c.
A. team on Friday night. The game
will be a fast one, as these teams
have met twice before this season,
and each has won one game. This
will be the deciding game and it
will be a hummer. Get your seats
in time, as big crowd will see it.
To Hagerstown.
The team of the Y. NJ C. A. will
go to Hagerstown Thursday night to
play the Alsotia Club. The locals
are going to put up hard fight to
bring the game back with them.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
Under Martial Law.
Madero Prisoner.


President Francisco Madero last
night was arrested and made Il prs
oner in the National Palace and Gen
eral VTetoriano Huerta, commander.
in-chief OF the federal forces, pro-
claimed president in his stead,
This coup, by which II is hoped to
restore peace to the Mexican capital,
scene of a Today battle since the re-
lease from prison d week ago Sunday
OF Felix Diaz and his capture OF the
arsenal and other buildings, was en-
gineered by Diaz and two federal
generals, Blananet and Huerta.
General Banquet recalled to the
capital only Monday. because Of a
far as to his loyalty to Madero yes
terday was put in command OF the
National Palace guard. which com
posed all the troops In the city except
those directly manning the guns fac.
ing the rebels. The other troops had
been withdrawn to the palace because
OF the steady advance Of the rebel
batteries and the fear that final
stand must be made before the pal
ace. Last night General banquet In
formed Madero that he was under ar
Irest.
At the same time General Huerta
arrested in q restaurant Gustayo MAJ
dero, brother Of the president as a
measure OF caution less he lead the
Maderistas in a revolt against the lea
ders of the coup.
General Banquet. Immediately ar
ter. proclaimed General Huerta presi-
dent, making the announcement from
the national palace to the aceompani-
ment Of cheering by the soldiers.
That Diaz was party TO the coup
was disclosed BY the cessations OF fire
BY his guns just after noon yesterday.
It was at that time that the coup was
ccaceiyed and proposed to him, IL il
understood. q
The cessation OF firing marked the
first break Of any during the artillery
fire since Monday morning. the fire
Of rebel and federal batteries eontlnu-
ing all night and through the morn
ing. except for brief interval at
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
HAVE BEEN DELAYED
state Given Until February IS to
File 6fiefs in Habeas Corpus
Proceedings.

CHARLESTON. W. Va, Feb. 49,
Operations OF the military commits
sion. working under martial law in
the coal fields OF Kanawha county,
VIII be suspended at least week ac-
cording TO a statement made BY Gov.
William f. Glasseock. late yesterday.
Habeas corpus proceedings directed
against the acts OF the commission
and brought by miners. have been
taken up by the West Virginia Su.
preme Court of Appeals. The state
asked for sufficient time to prepare
briefs and thspur set February rs.
A coal tippiG at Elk Ridge, Fay
cite county, was destroyed by fire
yesterday with loss of $4,000 The
fire, OF alleged ineendiary origin,
was investigated by the military au-
thorities and a number Of arrests
were made last night.
The incident at Elk Ridge is the
first serious trouble under the pres
ent proclamation of martial law.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21

Mr. George W. Wolf has moved
his grocery store from the corner
OF South Queen and Stephen streets
10 corner of East Stephen, and
Spring. Mr.. Emanuel u. Hess has
opened up a store in the room va
Gated by Mr.. Wolf.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
Mothers League.

The Mothers League will meet on
Friday at 2:45 p. m. in Assembly
Hall, High School building. Special
program A full attendance request
ed
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21

dawn Az that hour Il was seen that
the rebels had advanced their batter
les and the situation Of the federals
became less hopeful than at any time
since the beginning of the To-day bat.
tie
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
the Charges Dropped.

Charges against Col. William Sey-
mour Edwards Of offering brides to
further his candidacy for United
States senator fell fiat yesterday
when Delegate Rhodes, who made
the charges, failed to appear at the
preliminary hearing. Justice Of the
Peace Marion Gilchrist dismissed the
case after Delegate J. NJ. Smith,
named by Rhodes as the man Ed
wards tried to bride, testified that
he had never discussed the senator
ial situation with Col. Edwards.
The special grand jury inve stigat-
ing alleged bribery in the legisla-
ture continued its inquiry yesterday
but failed to find any further indict-
ments. Among the witnesses heard
were State Senator w A. MacCorkle,
former governor; Senator Gray
Silver, Democratic floor leader, and
President Woods, of the state senate.
No Choice in Caucus. d.
Thirteen ballots were taken last
night in the Republican caucus to
nominate a United States senator to
succeed Clarence w. Watson, Demo
cra, without result Sixty-four of
the Republicans participated in the
caucus. The caucus adjourned until
tonight.
Twelve ballots were taken Mon
day night, with little change between
the first and last ballots. The first
ballot last night gave Davis Elkins
IS. Isaac T. Mann 20, A. B. White 3,
w p Hubbard Z, W. S. Edwards 4,
Nathan Cot 3. Frank Nesbitt l. and
n. B. Scott l.
On the fifth ballot last night Dele
gate Duty, of Richie county. pre-
scented the name of Fred o. Blue,
state tax commissioner, lie reeeiv-
ed seven votes; fifteen on the sixth,
sixteen On the seventh, twelve on the
eighth, and thirteen on the ninth bal
lot. 'a - r s
The thirteenth and final ballot
last night gave Mann 81, Elldns 20,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
Moved.

Mr.. Jacob Bremen has moved from
East Burke street to South Spring
street. near King. and is now close to
his junk yard.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21

Miss Kate MeVicar, Of Winchester,
Is visiting her sister. Mrs Marian
West Burke street.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
BROTHER EXECUTED

o MEXICO CITY. Feb. Ia. I
o Gustavo Madero. brother or (
o The deposen president. was {
o executed today by the follow.
0 ets OF General Diaz, shortly
Q after Madero was locked up
o IN the arsenal (
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21

When you want all the news when
1t is news, read The World.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
Senate Looks Upon 1t With Dis
favor and the Vote Stands 10
to Is Which Insures its Death.
The Initiative and Referendum
Killed--Another Fruitless Ballot

CHARLESTON, w Va, Feb. 19.--
The womans suffrage amendment
didn't meet with a very gracious vel
come in the senate this morning
Not over a score of women were in
attendance at the session, and there
was no enthusiasm except when some
gallant senator paid some special
compliment to their beauty.
After motion to table the resolu-
ton was lost, Senator Kump made a
vigorous protest against the submis-
sion of the amendment. Others spoke
in favor of it, The vote showed that
1t is not highly appreciated by the
upper house, as ii stood 16 to 10. II
requires a two-thirds vote to pass,
and the announcement of the result
was postponed until tomorrow.
The senior senator from the Fiji
teenth district was in the room of the
finance committee working on the APP
preparations, and of course. did not
vote. 1t is not likely that any re-
cruits will be secured for the amend
ment. The Gray anti-cigarette bill
passed the senate.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
The Sick.

Mrs. James F. Thompson, Jr..
West Martin street, is improving
though still confined to bed.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
The Thirteenth Ballot.

Another effort was made today to
elect a successor to Senator Watson,
and the result showed Clarence w,
Watson As; Hamilton, ! Daley, L.;
Elkins, %; Mann, 90; Hubbard, s.;
Whiteman and Edwards, 5. Bland
voted for Hamilton and Calhoun for
Daley.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21

Top 10 bottom State Senator Ben.
jamin A. Smith, Delegate s. l.. c.
Rhodes, Delegate Rath Duff, Delegate
T. ]. Asbury. Delegate David f. Hill.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21

MEXICO CITY Feb. 10 Francis.
co Madero. the deposed president or
Mexico, who is prisoner IN she ma.
tlonal palace, is to be exiIed from
Mexico and all OF his property IN this
city viii be conhscated by the new
government
This Is the plan OF General Huerta,
provisional governor, and General
Banquet. ommanderin.chief OF the
Mexican armies.
Gustayo Madero. brother OF the de-
posed president. has heen reported
condemned to death BY = court mar.
tial
General niaz. leader OF the insnr
gent forces. agreed TO lead the troops
TO the palace today and swear allie.
glance TO the new government y
never had any designs On the presi,
dency.r he said, 4 only wanted to see
Madero out OF Office
General Huerta, In note to Am
hassador Wilson, promised a speedy
restoration OF peace
viii Crush Leaders
General Huerta has announced
that be vill put 10 army 10 the field
20 crush the revolutionary iaaders
who have designs on the presidency.
u Is reported that former President
Diaz win be recalled as d special
adviser 70 the new government.
uuaer Martial Law.
The CITY is virtually under mart
ial law today 10 prevent looting. The
work Of cleaning tho streets has be-.
gun. 1t is estimated that it viii
cost ten million Of dollars 10 repair
the damage done by the lombard
ment of the city. not counting the
indemnity for the destruction OF for
eisn property and the killing Of for
eigners
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
Referendum Killed.

The house returned the house joint
resolution No 81, the Hartley initia-
tive and referendum, which passed
the senate with amendments, without
concurrence. This will likely kill the
referendum. The house recessed un-
til 230.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-02-21
Government Will Also Confis-
cate His Property---Court Mar
tal Condemns Brother and He
Has Been Executed. Diaz Will
Crush Leaders

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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-11-14

Mr. Adam Anderson and his sis
ter, Miss Anderson, of Erin planta-
ton visited the Shreveport Fair and
returned on Monday. Mr.. Anderson
was in town on Thursday and ex-
pressed himself as much pleased with
the exhibits at the Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. o. Adams at
tended the wedding of their son, Mr.,
M. d. Adams, to Miss La Cour in
Natchez this week. Mr.. and Mrs.
T. M. Wade, Jn, also went to Nat
chez to be present at the wedding as
also Mr.. r. E. Fulton who was the
groom's best man.
There will be held in the First
Ward, on Tuesday next, Nov. IS,
primary election to select Demo
cratic candidate for Police Juror to
succeed Mr.. Frank l.. Guthrie, who
resigned to accept position OH the
Levee Board.
We understand that there Will be
a three-cornered race for the nomi-
nation, Messrs. Wade Newell, Earl
Grace and w. d. Martiniere, being
the candidates. Usually much local
interest is taken in these contests for
local Office and we presume the con-
test in the First Ward will prove no
exception to the rule.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-11-14
NEWEIITOR NOTES.

The following society notes from New
elton did not reach us in time for publi-
cation in last weeks issue:
DIR. S. p Herring, of TalluIah, was
a business visitor this week.
Prof. Crowell, Of the Newellton High
School, visited st. Joseph this week.
Messrs. b. F. Young and Jos. NJ.
Reeves were here Friday on business.
Hon. 7. NJ. Wade and Mrs. Wade
were visitors this week for few hours.
Miss Mabel Couvillon is the charming
guest OF Miss Willie Lewis at st. Joseph.
Mr.. Robertson, of Winnsboro, has ac-
eepted position with the Alverson Drug
Co.
Quite party went to Lake Bruen, un-
der the leadership of Mr.. Frank Lom-
bardo, on a fishing trip.
Mr.. Pat Harris, the well-known levee
contractor, motored up in his new Buick
car, accompanied by Messrs. r. T. Clark
and Lem Campbell.
Miss Dell Lombardo, who is attending
school in Lake Providence came down
Tor day to visit her parents, and heI
friends were glad to see her looking SC
well.
Mr.. W Fl. Ally and son Ralph, and
Hon. John Murdoch and his daughter,
Miss Louise, are in Shreveport, attending
the Fair. Messrs. Lang, Sigrest and b.
Y. Newell will also attend the Fair.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-11-14

The following notes of local interest
are taken from last Sundays Natchez
Democrat
Miss Ionic Smyth, who has been in
New Orleans several weeks, came up dur
ing the week and spent several days with
her aunt, Mrs. Stephen E. Rumble. She
left for her home, Wavertree, La, ac-
companied by Miss Annie Rumble, who
will visit her.
Mrs. Ernest jackson, with her guest,
Mrs. Williamson, and Miss Ragsdale,
have gone on motoring trip to friends
in Louisiana. They will be absent several
days.
Mrs. (Dr.) Trepagnier and two little
children, who have been visiting Mrs.
Trepagnier's brother, Mr.. Otis Baker, at
her old home ''Llangolin, has left for
New Orleans en- route to her home below
that city.
The marriage of Mr.. Chauncey Ford,
of Mammoth Springs, Ark, and Miss
Annie O'Kelley, of st. Joseph, La,
which took place in the latter city on
Wednesday evening, is claiming the in
terest of many friends of the bride in this
city. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Z. Sterling Gun, of this city.
/ The couple, with Miss Lee Ford, sister
OF the groom, came down on the steamer
Senator Cordill and were registered at
The Natchez. They left Thursday even
ing for visit TO st. Louis and Boston
before going to Mammoth Springs, Ark,
where they will reside.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-11-14

DY VIRTUE Of the authority vested In me
D under Section 2a5S Of the Revised Stat
utes, as Treasurer of the Parish Of Tensas,
state OF Louisiana, public notice is hereby
given that an election - hereby called to tate
place on TUESDAY, DECEM FIR 2Srd. 1919,
at the old Buck Ridge Store, in Township ID
North, Range IS East, in said Parish Of Ten
sas Louisiana, for the purpose OF taking the
sense OF the LEGAL voters 20 said Township.
as 10 whether or not Section sixteen (16l In
Township 10 North, Range 70 East, shall be
sold, after being authorized and ordered
thereto by the Auditor OF The State OF Louis.
iank, and the proceeds Of said sale invested
as authorized by law, which election will be
held and votes received by M W. Bland,
district Director OF lblic Schools for said
Township The polls will oe open for the pur-
pose Of receiving the votes OF the legal vot-
ers In said Township at the aforesaid desig-
mated place at 9 clock A. NJ. and viii close
at O'Clock p. NJ, as the law requires.
Thus done and signed officially at my ONCE
in the Town OF st. Joseph, Louisiana, this
18th day Of November, 1913.
W. M. DAVIDSON,
Treasurer OF the Parish OF Tensas, State OF
Louisiana.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-11-14
Thanksgiving Sale.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Union
Church will conduct sale of ''pies and
things" and good things to eat in gen.
eral, all the way from solids to sweets,
on the lawn of Mrs. B. F. Bonney, on
the plank road, on Wednesday evening,
November 26th-day before Thanksgiv-
ing. The sale will be for the benefit of
the Union Church, which needs painting
The ladies of st. Joseph and vicinity are
requested to patronize this sale as far as
possible in preparing for their Thanks
giving dinners.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-11-14
AGENT WANTED

This is your golden opportunity to for
tune. Agents make handsome profits.
Here's. sample outfit: Hollow ground, bell
steel $500 razor in neat case showing
price; Leather and tubular web strop,
worth \75c; Shaving brush costing soc;
Champion razor hone, worth Zoe; Cake
Williams Shaving Soap, five articles for
1925. Every man uses them. You need
only show them and the price sells them
Ii you sold but twelve how could you
make $500 easier? Send $l.0O for outfit
NOW. Money back if unsatisfactory.
MERCER SALES CO.,
Box 40 Haserstown, Nd.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-11-14

The congregation of the Union ChuI CHI
at St. Joseph on Monday of this week,
under the auspices of Mrs. A. NJ. Smith,
rendered the Methodist pastor, Rev. w.
5. Henry, a pound party" when sew
eral boxes of provisions and some thirty
five dollars in cash were sent him. This
thoughtfulness on the part of his people
is greatly appreciated by the reverend
gentleman and his family and the kindly
consideration of his congregation will be
long remembered.