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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22
Wife Makes Plea.

Mrs. Madero. wife of the deposed
president. visited the Office OF Gener.
al IIuerta today, and made a pitiful
plea for the life OF her husband.
She was accompanied by Angelo and
Mercedes Medero. sisters OF the for
mer president. The soldiers at first
refused to admit her, but Huerta
learning of her presence ordered her
brought. He gave her no encourage
ment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22
NO COUNTER REVOLT.
AGAINST HUERTA

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2o.-The
state department. vas advised today
that all sections OF Mexico hailed
with jyo the indicated change Of gov
eminent. and that there were no In
dications Of a counter revolt against
General Huerta.
Consul General shanklsa in Mexi.
co City, reported that the consulate
was not 50 badly damaged as he ex'
pected. and that he had returned .
his usual duties there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22
bULGAR|ANS AGAIN
DEFEAT THE TURKS
Although Suffering From His
Wounds Enver Bey Led the
Turkish Forces.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 90
News has reached here that the
.three-day battle at Callipoli resulted
in seven thousand being killed and
wounded. The Turks were defeated
by the Bulgarians, and Enver Bey
fed to the Turkeh warships. Enver
Bey. despite his wound, inflicted by
a would-be assassin, led the Turk
ish army.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22

before.
The passing of the prohibition
amendment, and the taking away OF
that revenue, made this necessary,
as there was no other way to raise
a million dollars or more which is
needed to carry ON the work of the
state.
Fourteenth Ballot.
The fourteenth ballot was taken
at noon by the joint assembly and
resulted as follows: Watson Az,
Hamilton /, Daley l, Elkins "a,
Mann "a. Hubbard s. White 6, and
Edwards s..
Bland voted for Hamilton, and
Calhoun for Daley, Marshall chang
ed from Hubbard to Elkins.
Continued on Page Fivel
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22

Mrs. e. L. Knisell. Of Pitman, N.
r., is visiting her sister, Mrs. w. G..
Weller, at Blairton, east OF this city,
and later viii go to Boston, Mass, to
reside and where her husband recent
Ily located.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22
The Meade Sails.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 20
The army transport Meade, carrying
thirteen hundred marines, under the
command of Colonel George Barnett,
and supplies and ammunition for
three months. sailed for GuantaEamo,
Cuba, this morning at $3.50 o'clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22

one Of the circles OF teh First M.
e. church win hold a social tomor-
row evening in the lecture room Of
the church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22
sore

Mr.. c. c. Cutler, South Water ST.,
has a very sore y as the result Of
a blood vessel bursting In it yester'
day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22
After Amended 1t Goes To The
House for Concurrence Equal
Suffrage Ammendment Killed.
mo Election Of Senator This
Session Will Be.
a Whitewash.

CHARLESTON. w. Va, Feb. Co
After voting down several amend
ments and making the operation OF
the workmen's compensation bill be-
come effective three months from
date of its passage. it passed the
senate today and now goes to the
house for concurrence.
The Suffrage Amendment.
The roman suffrage amendment
came up again. aad the vote stood 16
to IL. There was no enthusiasm.
as well as no apparent demand for
ii. 1t is hopelessly lost.
No Senator.
The vote in the joint assembly
shows that 1t will be impossible to
elect a United States senator at this
session. From among the candi-
dates that have been before the as
sembly. the highest vote at last
hiSiit . CduSuS was = iVi GihiiAS,
with Mann getting n less. There
is only one more ballot to be taken,
and that may show Elkins and
Mann running neck and neck with
a few more votes each than they re-
ceived today.
Maybe Night Session.
An effort will be made in the
house this afternoon to hold a night
session, and if it goes through, as
it probably will, there will be no
caucus and will put an end to the
balloting for nominations. There
are still nightly rumors that some
Republicans will change 10 Watson
tomorrow, as they would rather see
him in the senate than let the set
Element be made at a primary, with
Mann and Elkins sure winners. This
will hardly be brought about.
Primary Bill.
Only another day of the session
remains, and in that time there is
a lot of important business to be
gotten through. A primary bill,
which is entirely different from any
so far presented, is likely to go
through.
No Extra Session.
The talk of extending the session
has subsidized, and, instead of that,
it is expected that in April or May
Governor Hatfield will call an extra
session of the legislature to enact
further legislation.
clerk Remembered.
The assistant clerks in the house
this afternoon presented to Clerk ].
Guy Prichard a handsome six piece
of silver service.
Townsend Won't Act.
That the bill presented by Sepator
Silver on Monday, a%bolishing the in
termediate court of Kanawha coun-
ty and transferring the investigation
of the bribery charges to the circuit
court and would have lresulted in
m investigation. is now apparent.
/ Prosecuting Attorney Townsend has
refused to hear any evidence that
would implicate Edwards, and the
charges against the senatorial can
didate have been dismissed.
Had this information been turned
over to the circuit court there would
have beer no white washing. AS il
now stands, it is probable that the
real truth of the matter will never
come to light.
STATE Tax Bill.
Both houses yesterday passed an
emergency rel bill, which bin
fixes the state tax rate at ten cents
on the one hundred dollars. This
will produce more ven and make
the taxes greater than when the
rate was thirty five cents under the
Dawson tax system, aud the new
tate will be a heavier burden than
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22

Mr.. James M. Billmyer. al old
Confederate soldier and a widely
known citizen OF va~neleyesville.
dropped dead near his home at
l2.16 o'clock today from heart fail
ure. He was IN the nth year OF his
age. Though subject 10 attacks Of
heart weakness the past few years
his general health was vigorous new
erthelesss He was the last OF bis
family and his wife Is his only near
survivor. He had no children,
Mr.. Hillmyer was from near Sheff
herdstown and had lived at vanclev-
esyiile for about forty years. He
kept a general store there and was
also the u. s. Express agent. lie
had gotten II a lot OF wire fencing.
and while piling II up between the
B. a o. railroad and his home he
was seized with heart weakness and
fell dead. He was an elder in the
Presbyterian church. this city. and a
member of the Masonic order. He
was highly respected In the com
munity and his sudden and unex-
pected death came as q great shock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22
M. B|LLMYR
DROPS DEAD AT
VANCLEAVSVLLE.
While Working Near His Home
Stricken With Heart Failure.
HE WAS AN OLD
CONFEDERATE SOLDIER

charlee Elmer Rlner, Youngest Of
Thirteen Children, Dies While on a
Visit to Slater in Harrisburg, pa.-
Remains Taken TO Home OF Hrctehr
John Il. Riner. Near Hedgesville,
and Funeral Friday Morning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22

Mr.. Charles Elmer Riner, who
made his home with his sister. Mrs.
Ray Ru3sler, East Moler oyenue, for
the last two years, died Wednesday
morning at the home OF his sister,
Mrs. Annie Beard. Harrisburg, Pa,
while there on a visit. He was 20
years of age and death resulted from
heart failure, preceded b yam attack
Of grippe.
The remains were sent here this
forenoon, whence they were taken
to the home OF Mr.. John n. Riner.
near HedgesyilIe. The funeral will
be held Friday; meet at the house
at 10 a. m and service in the Pres
byterian church at Spring Mills, con-
Quoted by Rev. c. II. Cannon, OF
Hedgesville. intermey't at the
church.
Mr.. Riner was the thirteenth and
youngest child Of G.. Peter Riner and
wife. deceased, and was born near
Knipetown; and IL is n remarkable
fact that this Is the first death In
the large family OF c/ildrep. For
the past two years Mr.. Riner lived
here with his sister. Mrs. Russler.
He is survived by seven sisters and
1--WE brothers as follows: Mrs. Rey-
nolds Airport. Mrs. Thomas Eversole
and Mrs. William Small, near Ber-
kelley station; Mrs. Annie Beard.
Harrisburg. Pa: Mrs. Flagg Burk-
hart, Jones Spring; Mrs. John Bias
ore, wmiamsport. I'D; Mrs. Ray
Russler. Martinsburg; George Rin-
er. Funkstown. Md; Theodore and
William r., Knipetown; Walter, Ber-
kelley Station and John II, near
Hedgesville.
Funeral Saturday morning at 10
o'clock at the house, In charge OF
Rev. DR.. Woods. lnterment In the
Green Hill cemetery, this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22

The fate of Francisco Madero. the
deposed president, Ii uncertain.
While it is reported that It has been
ordered that he be b%anished, a
strQag sentiment has developed that
he should be held for the murder OF
Colonel Riveroll in the national pal.
ace. He il charged with shooting
him with a pistol when he shout
ed viva Diaz." Provisional President
Huerta and Felix Diaz have promis-
ed that martial law shall be ended
by Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22
THREE SELECTIONS HAVE
BEEN MADE Is REPORT


Manuel Mondragon, who command
ed the rebel army. viii be made min.
lister of war, and Carlos di Cosio, a
member Of Porfirio Diaz's last cab.
met, also may have a place. Fran
cisco de la Barra will also be given
a place In the new cabinet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22
State Tax Bill.

Both houses yesterday passed an
emergency revenue bill, which bill
fixes the state tax rate at ten cents
on the one hundred dollars. This
will produce more revenue and make
the taxes greater than when the
rate was thirty five cents under the
Dawson tax system. aud the new
tate will be a heavier burden than
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-22
Primary Bill.

Only another day of the session
remains, and in that time there is
a lot of important business to be
gotten through. A primary bill,
which is entirely different from n
so far presented, is likely to go
through.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17
80 MEN DIE
IN AERIAL
WRECKS
Great War Balloon ExpIodes,
Killing IT; Two Aeroplanes
Fall, Ending Three Lives
BALLOON WRECKS
go @~@
ROLL OF DEATH

THE folloDing is a list of
4 the most noted duigible
accidents that have occurred in
all parts Of the porld since
1908. The explosion of the
Zeppelin IL" MAKES the
thirteenth Zeppelin disaster in
The history Of aviation:
May %, looS-Morrell dirigible
exploded at Berkeley; one
killed and six injured.
Aug. IA, 1oos-Lovelace airship
explodes in London; killed,
20 injured.
Sept. 3, 1oos-Charles Oliver
Jones dirigible falls at Ham
mondsport. N. Y; Jones
killed.
June Is, looo-M. Palitzen's
dirigible collapses at St.
Petersburg, Russia; Palitzcn
killed.
Sept. rs, looo-Military diri-
gible falls at Moulins,
France; four killed.
April Is, 1o1o-Zeppelin II
wrecked by storm; no fatali-
ties.
July IA, 1elo-Dirigible con-
tanning Oscar Erbsoleh and
four companions collapses;
all killed.
Sept. IA, 1o1o-Zeppelin VI
explodes at Baden-Baden,
Germany; no fatalities
June 25, le11-Dirigible of
George Blondell, French avi-
ator, falls into North sea;
Blondell and passenger
drowned.
July 2, 1912-Dirigible Akron
explodes in air at Atlantic
City, N. J.; Aviator Melvin
Vaniman and four COM
panions killed.
Sept. 9, 19l5-Zeppelin dir
gible Ill" caught in gale
and pounded to pieces; Is
dead.
Oct. II, 1o13-Zeppelin "L-2"
explodes at Johannisthal aer-
dome; q killed and fatally
wounded.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17
University Students
By Hundreds Visit
Great Land Show

Hundreds of students of the uni
versfty visited the land show yester-
day, taking advantage of the fact that
1T was a day set apart for the stu
dents of the university. The delega-
ton included many from the college
agricultural school at Davis.
Addresses during the day were de-
livered by Prof. Thomas Hunt, dean
of the college OF agriculture OF the
University of California, on sCalifor-
mia Agricultural Industries; Prof. c.
w. Woodwork. on insect Control"
and Dean II. f. Van Norman, on The
Young Mans Opportunity"
Merced and Stanislaus counties, that
had not heretofore procured space in
the show, made application yesterday
and We're granted leave to prepare
and exhibit for the remainder OF the
fair.
Governor Francis L. MeGovern of
wisconsin was distinguished visitor
in the afternoon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17
Heiress to Millions
Facing a Charge Of
Passing Bogus Checks
Friends Of Mrs. Thomas Gordon
Roberts Rush to Rescue of the
Accused Woman

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17l-Heiress to
millions from her father and other
millions from her husband. Mrs.
Thomas Gordon Roberts of 2521 West
Sixth street, was cited today to ap-
pear in court because of alleged spu-
rious checks
Friends Of Mrs. Roberts early today
appeared at the central station, where
they stated the father of Mrs. Roberts
was the reputed owner Of $4,000, 600,
and that her husband could cash in
his holdings in the Ell T1gre mine in
Mexico for 100000 at the present
valuation
Mrs. Roberts has been in the habit
of receiving $500 month from her
husband. $500 from her father, and
has an independent income from
hotel property here.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17
Beiiss Case Defense
ASSaiIS Witnesses

KIEFF. Oct 17.-Counsel for Men
del Beiliss. on trial here charged with
ritual murder" moved today that
part OF the testimony Of Vera Tche-
beriak and former Detective Polist-
chuk. which Is the mainstay OF
the prosecution. be stricken from the
court record because of its evident
fallaciousness." The defense con-
tended that the evidence of the woman
and the former detective did not pro-
duce any new concrete facts. but con-
sisted almost wholly Of rumors and
conclusions.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17
Winning Smile Of
Woman Lawyer Fails
TO Impress Judge
Magistrate Smith Denies Miss og-
den's Motion for Continuance
and Sets Case for Trial

Miss Marguerite Ogden, daughter Of
Judge Frank B. Ogden OF Oakland.
who Is now q practictug lawyer since
her graduation from the University
of California law department. ap-
peared In her first criminal case this
morning, when she defended Mary
Ahearn and Grace Ulrich. accused of
grand larceny before Police Judge
Smith.
Miss Ogden endeavored to have the
case dismissed. but despite her win
ming smile. Judge Smith set the hear
ing for October III to allow for the
serving of subpoena on the COM
planning witness. Mrs. Blanche At
kins-
Miss Ogden protested against tho
woman being kept in jail SO long
without a trial, but Judge Smith ex-
planned that the complaining witness
could not be located
The women are accused, with
Charles Seidt, of having stolen purse
containing $40 from Mrs. Atkins while
In a cafe ct Ninth street and Broad
way two weeks ago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17
Alleged Slayer Of
San Jose cattIeman
Waits Jury Verdict
Trial of Henry Lafrenz of San Fran
cisco for Killing Alonzo Withers
in 1910 Nears elimination

SAN JOSE. Oct. 17.--Henry Lafrenz.
age 20, a resident OF San Francisco.
is awaiting today the verdict of jury
which must decide whether he MUIR
dered Oscar A. withers, cattleman,
in the Mount Hamilton range in 1910.
The case has occupied the attention
of the superior court the last three
weeks, and more than a score of wit
nesses. including firearms and pow
der experts. have been examined. Ar
gument was closed this morning by
District Attorney Arthur NJ. Free.
withers was killed in his cabin in
the Blackbird valley. 20 miles from
Lick observatory, while he was enter
tanning Lafrenz, then IL years OF age.
Lafrenz was not suspected until
after he was arrested and convicted in
San Francisco on a charge of high
way robbery. He Is then alleged to
have confessed to Jen Crawford IN
Marin county that he killed man In
the Mount Hamilton range and that
he got 5000 from him. Lafrenz was
then brought to this county for trial.
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reached him. but he begged to be
killed.
The tragedy, following so closely
upon the loss of a sister airship. the
LII, which was wrecked over the
North sea in September with loss
of 10. has created CONSERVATION
throughout Germany.
ADMIRALTY BOARD DIE
Among the admiralty trial board of
seven officers were Lieutenant Com
mander Behnisch and Senior Lieuten-
ant Freyer Of the German naval flying
corps The pilot of the airship was
Captain Gluth, veteran airman en-
pioyed for years by Count Zeppelin.
Naval Constructors Neumann and
PietzIer and Naval Engineer Buscn
were on board. Behnisch was a
close friend of the Emperor and for
merly commanded the imperial yacht
Hohenzollern.
Commander Fret of the LIZ; Lieu
tenant Trenk, second in command;
Chief Engineer Haussmann, and three
engineer secretaries of the admiralty
board, were also killed.
WAS AERIAL DREADNOUGHT
The LIZ" was a veritable dread
nought of the air. In size the craft
was a monster, measuring 525 feet
in length. She had a diameter OF 50
feet, with q capacity of $4,000 cubic
feet. She carried three engines. each
of 10 horsepower On the top of her
gas chambers was a platform OF alu-
minum alloy, for use as an observa-
ton station and carrying a one
FOUNDER gun. She was the last woro
in aerial war craft.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17

CONFESSION
DENIED BY
ALI KHAN

When confronted by Charles 2.
Riley, the Siege teamster. whom he
said assisted him in disposing Of the
body OF Rosa Domingo, Said All Khan
denied all knowledge of the crime
this morning. He was questioned by
District Attorney A. B. Mckenzie,
Sheriff r. r. veale and Chief of POI
lice Arnold of Richmond, but reit-
Grated that he knew nothing of the
murder of the girl
He also repudiated his written con-
fession given to the officers on the
train returning from Calexico and
verbal statement made on his cap
ture to G. w Webb, United States
immigration officer. and Sergeant of
Police r. n Ruiz of the Richmond
police. Despite the Hindu's denials
the police say they have enough cir
cumstantial evidence to. convict him.
HINDU MAKES POOR WITNESS
He is believed to have murdered the
girl unaided, but to have had assist
ance In disposing OF the body The
Hindu made a poor witness at the
police inquisition this morning and
frequently contradicted himself. Then
dificulty by general denial
Charles e. Riley told the police a
story that convinced them of his in
nocence- He denied that he aided in
he Ill -
escape According to Khan's written
confession. now In the hands of the
police. Riley was paid $50 by the
Hindu to assist him In throwing the
dead body OF the girl into the bay.
The signed confession follows:
SIGNED CONFESSION OF CRIME
II have spent all the money Riley
gave me in running away from Siege
and for saying nothing of the murder
of Rosa Domingo Riley. / had Riley
write letters for me to Rosa"
The police stated that as the re-
suit OF the inquisition this morning
Said ALI lost much OF his nerve and
seemed to be worried They think
that he Is breaking down under the
strain and Will confess the crime in
detail, telling the same story he told
on his capture.
Permission to bury the body of his
daughter which has been lying in
the Richmond morgue for the last
three weeks was asked for by Manuel
Domingo this morning. He will prob
ably be allowed TO hold the funeral
tomorrow, which was postponed in
order to confront Said Ali with the
girls body. On the arrival of Manuel
Domingo at the jail this morning a
large crowd collected, but there was
no demonstration.
LYNCHING THREATS MADE
Fearing that an attempt would be
made to forcibly take Said Ali Khan
from the hands of the police and
lynch him, following threats that have
been made for several days, District
Attorney A. B. Mckenzie of Contra
Costa county met the Hindu on his
arrival at Richmond from the south
this morning in a high powered tour
ing car. Said Ali Khan was closely
guarded by Sergeant r. N. Ruiz, who
effected his capture, and Sheriff r. r.
Veale and others of the police.
w. H. Johnson, postmaster at Siege,
who intercepted the letter from Said
ALI Khan to Musa Khan which led to
the Hindu's capture, may lose his job
because of the act. Charges are said
IN have heen filed against Johnson nv
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17
MYSTERY IN
WOMAN s
DEATH
Mrs. ]. H. Davis of San Fran
cisco Found Dead in
Cleveland

CLEVELAND. O.. Oct 17.-Mrs. J.
Huntington Davis. Ss. wife of San
Francisco broker. was shot and killed
this morning in her home here shortly
after a party she had given to 15 men
and women, roomers in her home.
The coroner attributes death TO sui
eide, but the police are holding two
women as witnesses for a coroner's
jury. and say the woman was MUIR
dered.
Two shots were heard by those in
the house. The police found one bul-
let Embedded in a wall.
Those holding the suicide theory
claim Mrs. Davis had been brooding
over separation from her husband.
She had been known as Bessie DAN
iels, her former husbands name. Her
Is year old daughter, Verne, lived
with her. Before the party broke
up, Mrs. Daniels said to her guests,
This is probably the last party I
will ever attend
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17
GRAND JURY PROBING
STOCK JUGGLING CHARGE

Charges OF stock juggling on the
part OF small coterie OF stock hold
ers Of the Palmer Oil company were
made by Attorney Jesse Olney before
the grand jury last night, when an
Investigation Of allegations OF fraud
was begun. olney said the Palmer
OIL company, with assets valued at
81. 100000 had been juggled until the
shares dropped from $3.50 to / cent
each. The inquiry will be continued
next week.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17
S. S. Thor Beached
In karatsu Typhoon

The Norwegian steamer Thor.
bound for San Francisco, is ashore
near Karatsu in damaged condition
from the effects of q .typhoon. ac-
oording to q cable received today by
the Chamber OF Commerce.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17

the postal authorities for violating
the federal regulations. and he will
be called upon to explain his action.
Inasmuch as Johnson was indirectly
responsible for the arrest of Said ALI
by putting the police on his trail. his
friends are making fight TO keep
him in Office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-17
COURT MARTIAL BEGINS

MARE ISLAND, Oct. 1.-THE court
martial OF Chief Master at Arms
Henry Fredericks OF the prison ship
Manila has commenced. with Lieuter,-
ant w. r. Munroe. u. s. N. and At
torney James H. O'Leary OF Vallejo
representing the defendant. He is
accused OF stealing gold watch.