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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
THE LAW ENFORCED
State Crop Pest Commission Get.
ting Cedar Trees in the
County.

For the first time since the law
was enacted the State Crop Pest Com
mission has been compelled to
to enforce it in this county. Several
days ago Elijah Thompson. colored,
residing near Bunker Hill, was notified
to destroy large cedar tree. He re-
fused to comply with the order and
repeated orders we're issued but to all
he turned a deaf ear and defed the
authorities. The matter was reported
to the commission, and Tuesday night
Prof. Giddings, who is here in the in
terest of the work, was instructed to
destroy the tree without delay.
Wednesday morning Prof Giddings
went to Thompson's home to carry
out the Instructions. and was surpris-
ed to find the tree lying on the ground.
To finish the work he had it burned
The tree was a very large one and
was well filed with apples. The COM
mission has announced that the law
will be enforced to the letter and IL
those who have cedars on their farms
do not comply with Instructions ac-
ton viii be taken against them
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
IS NOT SATISFIED
Or. Warrens Report Of Smallpox Con.
ditions Falls to Please the
People.

The people of Hedgesyille district
are not entirely satisfied with the re-
port of DR.. B. S. Warren. of the Unit
ed States Public Health Service, who
visited that section OF the county
Tuesda with the board of health and
inspected conditions. Every case DR.
Warren examined he pronounced it
smallpox and explained 10 the people
at the mass meeting that the board Of
health had made no mistake and that
it was their duty to comply with the
law.
Quite a number Of the people are
inclined not to agree with him and
there may be some trouble before tic
authorities are able to stamp out the
disease However, the authorities
will not relent, and the law will be
enforced.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
HARsouRsvlLLE TO CELEBRATE
semicentennial Celebration to Be
State Wide At Scope.

While the celebration of West Vir-
ginias fiftieth birthday will center at
Wheeling the celebration will by no
means be confined to that city. The
little town OF Barboursville, one Of
the most progressive communities in
the state is planning a little celebra
ton of its own which will precede the
big show at Wheeling, Under the
auspices of the Barbousville Board
Of Trade, Morris Harvey College will
hold a six-day Homecoming celebra-
ton beginning the first day of June.
The college commencement, alumni
home coming. etc, will occupy about
two days and the rest Of the time win
be given to exercises in commemora-
ton of the hundredth anniversary of
the town. the Semi-Centennial of the
state and the quartercentury birth.
day of the college.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
GYMNASIUM CLASS
NJ A.. C. A. Executive Wants 10 Bust
ness Men 20 orasnlxs--WFsatiing
Clasa to Meet

Mr. W. Il, Pearson, new executive
OF the Y. NJ &. A, wants 60 organize
a buslness mems gymnasium class.
so far Ftfteen have responded 10 hia
appeals, but be Is not satisfied and
asks al business nien Of the city
20 become members
Tomorrow night the wrestling CLASH
will hold IT'S iirat meeting at o'clock
The meeting was planned for tonight
but II was deemed wise to make q
change beeansa a greater number ii
assured for tomorrow night An YOUNG
men aud boys Of the city are urgently
requested to BE- present 20 the class
en- can be organized and the WORT.
started.
Mr.. Pearson has been vsry success
fnl In his athletic work and Il the
men Of the city win cooperate wlth
min his suecpsH here wiiI be great
as II was elsewhere
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
MUST NOT DRINK
ing Rules Against Intoxh
cants

Two years ago or more the b. & O.
gave out an order through Vice
President Potter who ac,sG rs geaer.
al manager for The company az that
time warning all railroad men against
drinking intoxicants. The men es-
pecially those who had 10 do with the
running OF trains were advised thai
they should not drink on duty or of
duty. Since then from time to time
there has been an extraordinary cru
sade against the tipping habit with
the result that every now and then a
railroader has been ION the carpet"
for drinking.
Dlsmissals from the service for this
reason have been numerous. But oe-
easionally when men would be much
needed there has been apparently a
suspension of vigilance in watching
men who would have their beverages
when they wanted 10. Recently an
other sharp crusade against drink.
ing habit is said TO have been renew
ed. According to common report
among railroad workers there have
been number OF dismissals. An as
sault case In which a number OF rail
road men were either participants or
witnesses occurred Saturday night In
saloon and has caused much trouble
and may result In great many mel
losing their employment, Besides
this the incident has stirred the Of
ficials Of the road to a determination
again to enforce the rule. against
drinking
The Western Maryland road is said
10 be using the same emphatic man
date against the men using intoxi-
cants at all with view to having
the assurance OF perfectly sober men
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
VOLUME OF ACTS
VIII be Ready This Week and Il is
the Bulkiest on Record,

The Acts Of the last Legislature are
now about completed and It is
thought that they viii DO issued this
week. This volume OF the Acts viii
make probably about the bulkiest
volume that has ever been turned out
in West Virginia. certainly the largest
that has been issued in many years.
1t VIII be volume OF $40 pages, az
against the 29s page that constituted
The acts OF the previous session OF
the legislature The yolumnious city
charters that ran the gauntlet Of the
legislature are responsible mainly for
the large size OF the volume
Compiling. editing, revising. head
noting and inde1iag such a pulky
volume was quite an achievement for
the force In the time placed at their
disposal Fifty days were allowed for
the work.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
KING Of HOBOES
HTourist Jim" Arrives Here on Way
to the Eastern Coast and Then
Goes Abroad.

Tourist jim" king of hoboes, hit
the city late Wednesday evening. ar
irving here. as ne said, from the North.
The king is on trip to foreign coun
tries and is making his way to the
eastern coast. where he expects to
board a vessel on his trip abroad.
The king is a great rover. Accord
ing TO his story he has seen about all
sections OF the United States, and
has had a great time during his tray-
els. He enjoys his trips. he says, and
is not satisfied unless he is on the
road The old globe trotter has no
idea of giving up such a life.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
BACkFOR TRIAL
Three Morgan County Men, Arrestes
IN Cumberland, Must Stand Trial
at Home.

BERKELEY SPRINGS April II -
Last night sheriff Ruppenthal return
ed from Cumberland. Md. with w
H. keeaeekcr II. ~ Ridgeway ana G.
q Pierce, who are charged with en-
tering and rohbing the store Of J A.
Helssay at Sleepy Greek last Friday
Night
The men were arrested Ia the \ "
G. A az Cumberland where they rep
resented hat thY Wapc failsoad mon
employed on the Southern branch
j. portion 81 the stolen goods WAS
found on them. This the authorities
say, ii sufficient evidence to convict
them They viii be given hearing
Immediately
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
o. A. r. PRESIDENT FIGHT
Delegates are Attempting to Win over
Votes for Their Candidate.

WASHINGTON April IL There Is
great activity among the Daughters
Of the American Revolution delegates
TO attempt 70 win over votes Of Mrs.
Charles u. Bryan for Mrs. VIM Cum
ming Story or Mrs. ]. VI. Horton, who
are the leading candidates. The sec
ond ballot started late as the dele
gates were worn out after the long
session last night The rasnlt Of The
second ballot win not be known to-
night.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
BREAKS QUARANTINE
ed for Violating the Smallpox
Law.

Before Justice Lloyd last night Dan
tel Cost eolored of Addition street,
was given a hearing on the charge of
violating a smallpox quarantine. Al
ter hearing the evidence Cost was fin
ed S25 and costs and given thirty
days in Jail The arrest was made up
on complaint of DR. Clay, city health
officer,
Wednesday afternoon Dr. Clay dis
covered smallpox case at the home
of Mrs George Kitchen on the Berke-
ley Place. The home was quarantin-
ed
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
MEDLEY PREPAR|NG
Condemned Negro Who Made Four
Years Fight for Life ReconciIed
TO Fate.

Contrary to expectations John
Medley the negro who was sentenc,
ed four years ago To be hanged for a
murder he committed In Mercer coun-
ty il not proving troublesome pris-
oner in the death cell and Is apparent
~ reconciIed 70 his fate.
He was removed to the death cell
Tuesday after having spent several
months In murderers' row In the
Moundsville penitentiary and is now
taking kindly TO the advances OF min
isters who desire to help him in pre-
pairing to meet his God
Medley made a desperate fight for
his life In the courts. The courts
upheld the decision Of the Mercer
county judiciary so unless Governor
Hatfield intervenes Medley must ex-
plate his crime with his life on May
2 the same time that Frank Hix, a
white man, Is to be hanged.
1t is the opinion Of Captain j. j..
Bloyd, OF the prison guards that
Governor Hatfield viii not grant
further respItes and that Medley will
die on the scaffold with Fix.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
FOB WR

President of the New Haven Rail
road company, who has been arrest
ed on a bench warrant charging him
with manslaughter on the ground
that he is responsible for the loss of
life in the wreck on his road at West
port, Conn, October 8, last, in which
seven passengers we're killed The
maximum penalty for conviction on
this charge is fifteen years in the PEN
itentiary
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
CONGRESSMAN COMING.

Congressman William @. Brown is
scheduled 10 visit the city Saturday
Tonight be delivers an address at
Morgantown before the x. OF r. lodge
and WIZ then visit hls home at King
wood On his return 10 Washington
he viii spead short time IN the CRY
meeting friends.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
To Assess Railroads and Other Pub
lie Service Corporations.

Secretary of State Reed announ 2es
that the board of public works will Z
in session in the governors rooms, y
the capitol, at Charleston, May y, 8
and I, 1913, for the purpose of hear
ing representatives of the railroads
and other public service corporations
relative to their assessments. Any
one interested has the privilege OF at
tending.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
n all positions all the time.
Through Trains Once More.

The prediction Of President Willard
of the Baltimore and Ohio that
through service viii be resumed on
all parts of the system this week,
promises to be fulfilled A message
was received from GAINESVILLE Ohio.
last night that a bridge over the
Muskingum river had been completed
and through service could be resumed
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
Committee TO Meet

The committee appointed by the
Owls to draft resolutions in memory
of the late Wade Woolford will meet
onight at the home of Thomas Lemen.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18

The w G. T. U. win hold an ex.
change Saturday. April 18th in the
Willard building. There will be for
sale home made cakes, pies, bread.
candy, also cut flowers.
Donations from anyone interested
in the cause VIII be greatly appreciate
ed. ADV. Il
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
WOULD SAVE CADAR'
IT. J. b. SERIOUSLY Objects to tie
Destruction Of the Cedar Trees
IN County

shanghai April Il. Why any,
one enterprise should be fostered, en-.
eouraged and protected at the expense
and injury Of others, probably not 40
Femuueraysve bur more important and
necessary
= say such conditions are mai
ter Of serious consideration. II is
trs The fran Industry has become
aulte rensneratlve huaInfa yet,
without the necessaries Of life. II
Gould not exist. even for hrief peri.
Cd ana now at ihe letriment al the
very class Of people that they are
daily depending upon for sahstencc.
"They demand and require the Re.
atruetion OF their pleaanre md prnfis
FOR The benefit Of this more retnunera.
tive. bur minor necessity sup G
our forests throughout ice country
generally would become nrected with
some contagious disease not congeni.
al TO the fruit hnsinesa would 3ssa1ssaoslss4ss.
the owners Of such properties be eom.
PEELED 70 destroy their interest end
pleasure 10 Rru nv somr fanatic fruit
organization, probably mites away9
Nov II the so.ealled cedar rust IA
detrimental 70 the fruit busineaa. why
should we freeholiers be compelled IS
destroy our property III our own ex
nense for the benefit and pleasure Of
a less important Industry
The cedar IL ornamental. healthful
aud useful In various way Now.
repeat. II We farmers are 20 be- com
PEELED 10 sacrifice our tnJoymensa and
our interests and that At our own ex.
pense, we had better throw up the
sponge nt ence, and say here. Mr.. or.
ehnrd Fanatic, raise your own bread
and meat. II such Is the law, it IL a
partial one. and very much ia favor
OF cooperative aud monopolistic prin.
ciples.
am Democrat and believe IN dem
ooratic doctrine and principles. and
am opposed to any HonopoIistfc or
special class legislation. unless II in
Guides the common as well as the
uncommon The cedar rust is not a
flying substance. as II Is composed Of
particles OF moisture. and would amy
sane man suppose for a moment ihaf
such moisture could be carried an ii.
definite distance by any thing short
of a cyclone7
T. j. s.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18

William Smith, of Okonoko. w. Va.
was admitted to the City Hospital
this morning for treatment
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
no MRS. sToRy.

Retiring PresideatGeneral of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton. who are now holding their an
nual convention and election Of Off
GERS at Washington. Mrs. Scott is
leading her forces in the fight to elect
as her successor Mrs. John Miller
Horton against the insurgents can
didate. Mrs. William c. Story. Of New
York
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18

Editors note-The writer 81 the
above letter does not seem 10 under
stand that the bill passed at the
legislature under, which cedar trees
are being cut, Is not new law. but
only extends TO ell kinds OF trees.
bushes and shrubs. the same safe
guards and restrictions that have been
enforced against orchardists or grow
ers OF fruit trees for some years
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
Senate Has FuII Quota.

Senator j. hamilton Lewis, of Hin
OILS, was sworn in as a senator today
giving the senate a full membership
for the first time in several years,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
Abandon Tariff Fight.

The House Democrats who are op-
posed TO the tariff rates as sc, up in
the Underwood bill have practically
abandoned their fight after being de-.
feated on the wool figh last night
aud with wool ON the free llst there
is little chance Of a reduction Of the
Underwood rates on WOODEN yarns
The silk schedule comes up next but
there is a little prospect OF a change
in the rates as they are now in the
Underwood bill. Advocates OF high
err tariff rates are planning for reiie;
when the bill comes up in the sen2 to-
Nominations Made.
President Wilson sent to the senate
today several nominations. among
them William j. Harris, of Georgia, to
be director of the census. Robert j.
Wooley. OF Virginia, to be auditor of
the Interior department and Henry
S. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, to be
assistant secretary of war
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18
FOR MOORE PLACE
Cincinnati University President May
be Placed at the Head Of Wealth
err Bureau.

WASHINGTON, April l7.-lt is
strongly intimated at the White
House that Charles W. Dabney. pres
idcnt of the University OF Cincinnati
win be named as chief OF the Wealth
er Bureau to succeed willis l.. Moore.
who was removed on charges OF SER
ious irregularities.
President Wilson expressed q viii,
ingness to have an investigation OF
the weather bureau Secretary Hous-
ton is expected to throw the political
machine built up by Chief Moore in
to the scrap head. Representative
Fowler, of Illinois who Introduced the
resolution for the inquiry wants the
rules committee and not the agricul
ture committee 70 make the investf-
CATION
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-18

that his Young and discontented wife
VIII find no stray IA her way when
she seeks. as she soon VIII, her di-
vorce Although 1t is said the wife
will ask for a separation on the
grounds chat young Shaw Ii addicted
to intoxieants and liquor, IL rs said
that the real cause OF the trouble is
a mystery. Mrs. Shaw was Miss Ac-
rata Won Schrader. daughter OF a
wealthy 81 Louis man She is now
residing in New York
New-York tribune., 1913-10-24
STATEN ISLAND STILL DARK
Indictments for Explosion
Deaths Nav Be Asked.

Staten Island was still I'm darkness last
night or at least that part Of II which
depended on electricity for its light. The
break caused by the explosion in the plant
OF the Richmond Light and Power Com
pany Tuesday afternoon was not re-
paired. and the company found 1t impos-
sible TO light the streets and buildings
The trolley cars which were run yester-
day at about half hour intervals on prac-
tlcally all the lines, did not make the
usual speed, for the reason that the power
was supplied only from small plant
near Concord
Last night was the third In which
Staten islanders experienced darkness
since the explosion. which caused the loss
OF seven lives. While many OF the busi-
ness places which formerly used cleo
tricity used gas, many moving picture
houses were compelled TO close. They
Officials of the power company said they
hoped TO have new boilers installed to-
day.
Coroner Jackson was at the plant yes
terday to get evidence for the inquest he
vii, hold In a few days. The two boilers
which were blown into the XIII van Kull
will be raised to-day. and the Coroner
will have them examined by experts to
learn II they were faulty.
on the strength of this examination the
Coroner may hold some OF the officials of
the company for contributory negligence,
and the District Attorney may ask the
grand jury to return indictments.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-24
OUTSIDERS TO SPEAK IN
AID OF OUSTED GOVERNOR
Canon Chase, Parkhurst and
Peters Offer Services in
Sulzer Campaign.

William Sulzer, now the nominee Tor
Assembly In the sth Assembly District.
gathered his campaign committee togeth-
er Yesterday for its first meeting since
ne has become candidate. The meet
ing was held in Room 800 Of the Broad
way Central Hotel, which Is the room
occupied by James c. Garrison, press
agent for the Sulzer campaign.
The chief feature OF the campaign
committee meeting was the acceptance of
the offers OF a number of well known
men from outside the 9th District TO
sneak for Sulzer. These prospective
speakers include Canon william Sheafe
Chase. OF Brooklyn: Harold A. Content,
on behalf OF the Mitchell College Mems
League; the Rev. Dr. Charles II. Park
hurst, the Rev. DR.. Madison c. Peters
and the Rev Or. John F. Carson.
Max Steindler, the Progressive leader
of the district. who prevailed upon Sui
ger to take the nomination, planned TO
have a lot OF local orators to supplement
the efforts of the outsiders and Suzer,
and, according to Slender, not a single
block in the entire district will be missed
when II comes to the final wind-up OF
New-York tribune., 1913-10-24
mitchell TO HELP PROBE
ELECTION FRAUD CHARGE
Candidate Sees District Attor.
ney and Then Writes to
Foreman of Grand jury.

After consultation with District Al.
torney Whitman yesterday John Plirroyl
Mitchell, the fusion candidate for Mayor.
wrote to Evart Jansen Wendell fore.
man Of the October grand jury. that he
would do all in his power TO aid Jurors IN
their Investigations OF charges OF at
tempted fraud in the coming election. Al
his information on the subject came al
most entirely from officers of the Honest
Ballot Association. ne has asked them 10
lay their evidence before the grand fury
through the District Attorney. Mr..
Mitchell does not believe II would serve
any good purpose to appear personally
before the grand jury, as he was invited
to do by Mr. Wendell His letter is as
follows:
Il have your letter and beg to thank
courteous invitation to ME to attend any
Of their sessions for the purpose Of rem
dering such assistance as I may be able
to give them in their investigation OF
election frauds
Il am desirous of lending TO the grand
jury every possible aid in this important
work. My own information upon this
subject was given TO me by my men, in
whom | have confidence and who, for
the greater part are connected with the
Honest Ballot Association. non partisan
organization engaged In the work OF Sc
curing pure elections. Believing that il
will serve the public purpose of the grand
jury better and save circumlOcutlon. |
have taken steps to have the evidence
of these men placed before your honor
able body through the regular channels
OF the District Attorneys Office I am
sure they will be more than glad TO CO..
operate with you, and l add nothing TO
what they have TO present
From time 10 time as I may be put in
possession Of information that may aid
you In your inquiry [ shall have the eyi-
dence sent To the District Attorney IN
be placed before you. and in every way
possible | shall endeavor to aid your hon
orable body in its most Commendaole
efforts TO stamp out this heinous crime
New-York tribune., 1913-10-24
-ttail and street corner political rallie.

carttail and street corner political rsus.
next week
Charles Gotthelf. who is a member a,
the Merchants Association, invited su,,
zer yesterday 10 attend the dinner =,
that organization, to be given on IN.
Saturday after election. Both Mitcb.,
and Mccall have promised to be tbsr.
but 1t developed later that, while IN.
Mayoralty candidates will, OF course =.
present as guests of the association. ur
Sulzer. or as he may be by that ,irns
mblymsn-elcct Sulzer. will appes,
as the private guest Of Mr.. Gotthelf :,
was said yesterday Mr.. Sulzer had con.
sented to make a speech at the dinner
Mrs. Sulzer was much exercised owe,
story published in a morning pan.,
Yesterday, intimating that she had rs-
turned furniture or rugs bought by tina
state for the Executive Mansion ana
used the resulting credit slip with thu
store involved for personal supplies. She
issued the following statement in denial.
The statement in some OF the nev..
papers this morning. no doubt emanatiny
from Mr.. Murphy and his agents. TO IN.
effect that while | was the mistress q,
the Executive Mansion | purchased
rug. afterwards returning the rug ana
got the price Of It's a slander. a libel
and a baseless fabrication made out a,
the whole cloth.
Il have directed my counsel to inst.
tute libel proceedings
at Is bad enough, it seems to me for
Mr.. Murphy and his hirelings 10 traducs
and vilify my husband, but I thought
that Mr.. Murphy was too much Of
man TO make war on a woman.
'Mr. Murphy and his agents have
stopped very low to put in circulation
this baseless story. l am surprised ard
mortified