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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

A carefully and well laid plan TO
escape from the county jail last night
was frustrated by the quick action of
Deputy Sheriff Oscar Miller, son of
Milton Miller, the jailer. For sever
al days Mr.. Miller had been suspicious
of Roy Keesecker of Berkeley Springs,
who was brought here to await the
action of Morgan county grand jury
on the charge of robbing store at
Sleepy Creek, and Clarence Runkles,
who was recently held by Justice
Thompson fer the Berkeley county
grand jury for stealing clothing. and
had been watching them closely.
The men were confined in cells ON
the first floor in the rear Of the office.
During the day they were allowed
their liberty in the room, and their
time was spent enjoying their games.
etc They frequently climbed upon
the cells in order that they might en-
joy more fresh air and sunshine
Being tired OF. confinement the men
decided to escape. The windows in
the rear of this room are very close
to the cage. and man can easily
step from the top of the cage to any
one OF them and by holding TO the
iron bars prepare way to escape
This they did. The steel covering OF
the interior of the room over the win
dows is fastened to the wall with
screws. and after reaching them they
can be easily removed without detec'
ton.
During the day when Mr.. Miller
was not standing guard over the men
when they were enjoying themselves
in the room they crawled upon top
of the cage, and stepped across to
the second window, and by holding 10
the bars removed the screws, raised,
the lower part of the steel covering
and began removing the brick.
1t appears that one man removed
the brick and passed them ever to
his partner in the scheme and he de
posted them in the water tank on
top of the cage They continued this
work until a sufficient number hau
been removed as to permit maa to
crawl out A large pipe runs down
the end of the building on the outside
near the window, and when nan
had Aoace orawied through the open
ing he could easily reach the pipe and
slide to the ground This seems to
have been the scheme planned, anu
the men were only waiting for the ap-
proach Of darkness last night to car
nv into execution their plan.
When Mr.. Miller made the discoY-
cry Tuesday morning he said nothing
about it, but kept careful watch
during the day. The prisoners did
not suspicion that their scheme mad
been discovered, as they enjoyed the
day as usual and seemed happy in the
belief that liberty would soon be
theirs.
In the evening Mr.. Miller called
Constable Kendrick, and when he ar
rived at the jail the officers entered
the room and notified the prisoners
that their plan to escape was wei
known, and that the first one who az
tempted to carry II out would be dealt
with summarily. The men were piac-
ed in their cells, and today instead OF
being allowed the liberties u.s.
ually accorded them they are resting
between the bars and are given no
liberties whatever.
There are several prisoners con-
fined in the Jail and 1t is believed
that all are partners to the scheme.
Five prisoners are working on the
county road, and no charge is prefer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
SHORT SESSION
OF CIRCUIT COURT
Judge Woods Holds Special Term
This Morning and Enters Few
Orders.

NJudge ]. M Woods held special
term of circuit court today and enter
ed few orders. s..ffs1
The cause of the Williamsport,
Nessle and Martinsburg Railway
Company VS.. vesta LefevreInd j. w.
William Lefevre was continued until
June "a when Judge Robert W. Daley
will be here and hold special term.
A decree directing that deed be
made George A. Whitemore was en-
tered in the couse fGeorge A. White
more, Admr., VS.. Mary L. Gains ct al.
A similar order was entered In the
cause of Julia Stephens ct al VS.. Nir-
ginia Underdonk.
Ex-Judge Faulkner.
Ex-Judge Faulkner was on the
bench short time, and entered a
decree directing that a deed be made
Mrs. NJ A. Miller and f. F. Melon
aid and that the commissioner dis
tribute the funds in his hands in the
cause of j. w. Mcdonald VS.. e. f.
Mcdonald ct al
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
Roy Keesecker, of Morgan County, and
Clarence Runkles were Ring
Leaders
WAS DISCOVERED BY DEPUTY MILLER

Carefully Laid Plan to Break Jail was Cleverly
Fooled by Discovery That the Men Had Been
Removing Brick From Above Window sA
Prisoners are Now Locked in Their
Cells and Have no Liberties
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
Band Practice.

The city band win hold regular
practice tonight. and all members
are requested to be present because
the program for tomorrow win be re-
hearsed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
johnson President.

valley IRE huIseS are also plapoiatc'
" decorated.
johnson President.
The election OF officers occurred
shortly before noon and resulted as
follows;
President James n Johnson, Mar
tInsburg, w va.
First Slce President NJ r. spears.
chambersburg, Pa. q
Second Vice President Howard
Cramer, wayneaboro, Pa.
Third Vice President Clifton ldodg.
son. Sarah Zane Company. Wincies.
ter, Va. iii
Secretary-D III Cross. G. v. Com
pany, Chambersburg. Pa.
TreasurertW E' Richter, Chant
bersburg, Pa.
chambersburg was selected as the
next meeting place. but the time viii
be fixed by the executive committee.
Inc FaFauc.
The firemens' parade started az
1880 D. m. with Captain John G. Ger
big as chief marshal and with Chief
Engineer Stewart Klenzing and AS
sistant Elmer Speer as second in
command.
There were four OF the five town
companies in line OF parade, with ap.
paratus. all except the Juniors, who
did not turn, out Each had q band
and did their best to make . good
showing. jill
The visiting companies present
ares .l
No. 6 Co.. Martinsburs, w. Va.
Mechanics s. r. e. Co, Waynes-
boro, and Lei,ersburg Band.
Cumberland Valley Fire Co, Ship.
pensburg and shippen Band.
Union Fire Co.. Carlisle and band
Martlnsburg Is well represented In
addition TO the delegates, there are
several visitors. The delegates are
John L. Bateman. Bert Barr. Hugh
Keller. J. ]. o'Rourk, James johnson
Clarence Johnson and John Kessler
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

NEXT MEETING lis
GIVEN JOHANNESBURG
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Fire.
men Hold Splendid Meeting at
chambefsburo--Elect New Officers
for the Ensuing Year and Have Hiu
Parade
,specIal 10 The worId,

cAMBERsBllRG. Pa, June ls--
The annual session Of the cumber-
land Valley Volunteer Firemen's
Convention convened here this morn
Ing In New Theatre at 10 o'clock
with 200 delegates present The con
yention was called TO order by Pres
ident Henneberger, and the address
of welcome was made by Burgess
William Alexander, Following an m
vocation BY the Rev Il. A. Alspach
Miss Kittie played a piano solo and
President fIeuneberger inade re-
Spouse to the welcome message. nc.
cepting the keys OF the city
New Theatre Is prettily decorated
for the occasion and the Friendship,
Good VIII, franklin and Cumberland
valley fire houses are also elaborate
" decorated
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

great areas of western states, was
voiced in the senate by Senator
Thomas of Colorado. He declared
that the present system of withdraw
ing water-power sites from public en-
try is actually tending toward the
strengthening of monopoly rather
than hindering it, and that the sys-
TEN followed as to great areas of for
ests is working hardship and injus-
tice to the west
Senator Thomas speech was made
against the feature of the Connecti-
cut River dam bill, which would es-
tablish the right of federal control
over water powers. He declared that
he favored wise conservation; but
that plans followed in the past had
not been for the best interests of the
country. BY withdrawn large
areas of power sites from entry, he
said, the government merely had
strengthened the hands OF those pri-
vate individuals who held valuable
power concessions.
The western water powers, said
Senator Thomas, had become non
usable because capital would not de-
velop them when the government re-
tained the right to change its condi-
tions and requirements whenever de-
partment Officers considered it wise.
Residents of the west who came in
direct contact with the result of the
forest orders, the senator declared,
were best. able to judge of the wis
dom of the forest service policies.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
Valentine Day is
Observed Here;is
Rapidly Changing

Valentine day Increased
the labors of the postoffice to con-
siderable extent. and it is estimated
that 5000 valentines went through
the mails in this city.
The day was generally observed in
the grammar grades OF the city
schools, and valentine boxes were en-
joyed by the lower grades.
OF recent years the old-style,
cheap, sentimental aud gaudy yalen-
tines, of no value whatsoever, have
fallen into almost total disuse. and
the modern valentines are more often
readily Worthwhile works of art,
suitable for hanging on the wall of
den or library.
The custom of sending various
gifts, such as boxes of candy,
pictures and books. is fast replacing
the old-fashioned idea. The little
sentiment of secrecy is still main
tanned, however. and, unlike the
Christmas gift idea, the name of the
giyer is always withheld and the
writing disguised. or a messenger is
employed and sworn to secrecy by the
sender.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
CaNoway's Office
Abolished By Y.
MICA. Directors

In order to reduce the expenses
of maintaining the Y. NJ. c. A., the
board of directors last night adopted
the recommendation of a special com
mittee to abolish the office of boys
secretary After May | the position
held by Ezra S. Galloway will be
combined with that of physical direc-
tor and Kirke Earl Wallace will car
ry on the work of both positions. In
their resolution the board paid a
high tribute to the work of Mr.. Cal
loway and recommended him warmly
as capable and efficient official
whose study of problems has pecul-
iarly fitted him for the work he has
carried on in the association. II was
only for the purpose Of reducing eN-
penses that the directors thought it
advisable to abolish for the present
the office of boys secretary.
Mr.. Galloway has had several
splendid offers during his connection
with association work here, some Of
which would have connected him with
similar institutions and others would
have placed him back in his old work
asa teacher. He has been an un-
doubted asset to the association, and
it was with extreme regret that the
association decided 10 relinquish his
services.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
Mover and wheeler There.

w. j. Meyer. president of the
Grand Valley National bank at Grand
Junction, Colo, also owner of the
biggest dry goods store in the same
town, arrived here last week. Ac-
companying him was 5. ~ Wheeler,
a noted attorney from Grand June
ton, who with Mr.. Meyer is staying
at the Virginia, the two being old
friends of MIR. and Mrs. A. l.. Haugh,
of this city. but formerly residents
of Grand Junction. The two gentle
men are enjoying our mild climate
immensely, being in splendid shape
to appreciate it, since hey have been
having very severe weather recently
in Colorado. The day they took the
train for Florida the thermometer fell
to 27 y below zero. As they are so de-
lighted with our climate, they may
decide to buy some of ii, having
learned that it is customary with ey-
cry lot purchased to throw in free all
the climate the buyer can consume
West Palm Beach tFla.) Tropical
Sun.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
Old Age.

Old age as it comes in the orderly
process of nature is beautiful and
majestic thing. 1t stands for expert
ence, knowledge, wisdom, counsel
That is old age as it should be, but
old age as it often is means poor di-
gestion, torpid bowels. a sluggish liv-
er and general feeling of i'll
health, dependency and misery. This
in almost every instance is wholly un-
necessary. One of Chamber lain s $
Tablets taken Immediately after sup
per will improve the digestion. tone
up the liver and regulate the bowels
That feeling of despondency will give
way to one of hope and good cheer
For sale by all druggists. feb. LIS
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
MAN WANTS TO BET $1,000
He CAN MAKE BEST TINE FROM DENVER
TO GRAND JUNCTION OVER LINCOLN LINE

Offering to bet 81 900, or place
that amount as forfeit that he can
beat any other man in the state max
ing fast time between Denver and
Grand Junction over Tennessee pass,
T. ID. Kyle of Leadville has issued a
statement in which he says that the
Lincoln highway route is the fastest
and most feasible road over the
range that has yet been laid out
Kyle's offer was made yesterday at
Colorado Springs by j. w, Clarke of
Leadville. He declared that Mr..
Kyle was ready to back up his offer
any time and would as soon make
the trip now as later. His only pro-
vision is that his competitor must
make the trip within a week of the
time he himself starts from Denver.
Austin Gavin of Glenwood Springs,
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
Stomach Misery
All GONE"
MY! How Did Suffer But Now I'm
Happy All Day Long and Sleep
Fine

That's what woman said just a
few months ago She said more and
here it is:
II wish IL lay within my power to
persuade every woman sufferer from
dyspepsia or indigestion (or whatever
they may think their stomach trouble
isl to give MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets
one weeks fair trial. / am sure that
every one of them would thank me
from the bottom of her heart"
Il am well and happy for the first
time in years and | do not hesitate to
give MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets all
the credit" Follow this advice. Give
MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets a weeks
trial: if they do not benefit, the C.
d. Smith Drug company stores will
return the cost-50c. (feb. IA, II 21)
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

who was chosen president of the
Lincoln Highway association yester-
day. made the junket from Denver
to Glenwood in 13 hours. Kyle ex-
presses the opinion that he can take
the same ear and get to Grand
Junction in the same time
Following the election of Mr.. Cav
in, Secretary l.. Antics of the Mid
land Trail association announced that
the work of Mesa county would be
largely the co-operation5w Utah to
secure western connection with the
translate road. so that the ocean-to-
ocean highway association would
have no difficulty in getting cars
across to Salt Lake City next Juyl.
His remarks We're greeted with
cheers A. w Henderson was re-
elected secretary of the association.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

There were quite number of dis
appointments CONNECTED with the ap-
pearance of the Marie Wainwright
company at the Park Saturday night.
The play has merit but it seemed as
If the members of the cast went
through their lines as if a sheriff
stood at the back door, ready to at
tach their wardrobes. Marie Vain
wright, despite her well earned rep
utation, was quite commonplace. She
lacked spirit and her makeup was
positively frightful.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
SHOOTS At WIFE
AND KILLS DRUGHTER; MAY Be INSANE

Purcell was almost hysterical
when he entered the police station to
surrender. and was unable to give n
coherent story of the affair. He said
that he and his wife had quarreled
almost all night.
Purcell, who was formerly a part
ner of the late Herman Rosenthal,
told the police today that since the
giving of his testimony he had been
Stunned by his friends as a squealer.
and bounded by the cops; that even
his wife was ashamed of him.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
GRAND JUNCTION
BOOK STORE

Headquarters for all kinds OF School
Supplies, all popular Magazines and
Periodicals. Blank Books, Legal
Blanks, Sporting Goods and Office
Supplies, Conklin Fountain Pens,
fully guaranteed, Cigars and Tobac-
cos. Agent for Oliver Typewriters
ROSE TOUPAIN, MANAGER.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
New York, Feb. Thames Pur-
cell, the gambler who told the alder
manic committee recently that he
had paid graft money to the police
for more than II years, quarreled
with his wife early today in their
apartment and began shooting at her.
Mrs Purcell, though unhurt, tainted
but one of the wild bullets struck
their 13-year-old daughter Agnes.
who was laying in bed, and killed
her instantly.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
Du Cray Improving.

Frank Du Cray, champion wrest-
Ter. who has been suffering from a
badly infected knee for several days,
and is confined to his bed with the
injury, is somewhat improved today.
The physician in charge has been
having a hard fight 10 conquer the
blood poison tendencies in the joint,
and has lanced the member three
times to get sufficient drainage. 1t
will be six months before Du Cray
can wrestle with safety, he says.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
WILSON'S GUARD
IS NOW DOUBLED
Associated Press.

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8 Princeton. n. j., Feb. IL &,
8 The secret-service guard with &,
g, President-elect Wilson has been Z,
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3 The reason for the sudden Z,
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Wanted, clean cotton rags at Sentinel
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
CONCRETE.

/ have sold a one-half interest in
my concrete business to c. II. Davis,
who will share in my business in the
future under the firm name of Fix
& Davis, General Contracting. We
are now ready for excavating. and
concrete work of all kinds.
Phone all orders to Fix & Davis,
Randolph 1876. 2-11-1m
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

Two very heavy cannon, weighing
in the aggregate 10000 pounds,
were in the yards of the union depot
this morning. consigned to the Mare
Island Navy yard at San Francisco.
They were formidable looking, death
dealing weapons
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
THOMAS ASSA|LS
PRESENT SYSTEM
OF CONSERVATION
New Colorado Senator Voiced
Objections to Departmental
Rules and Regulations.
sentinel snecial Service.

Sentinel Special Service.
Washington, Feb. 4.-Criticism
oil the present conservation system in
the United States, because of the
power it gives to departmental heads
in Washington to regulate affairs in
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
To Visit in SaIida.

Mrs. N. b. Moorland is spending a
few delightful days with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. f. A: Cooper at her home
on Spruce street. Mrs Moorland eN-
poets to leave for Salida In few days
to visit relatives and friends in that
city.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

Every winter shoe in our store
must find feet this week If cut price
will do the work. They are like gifts
to the poor. Mcconnell & Lowe
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
MILK THAT IS PURE.

Can supply more customers with
milk My stock is fed nothing but
alfalfa and grain. NJ. T. HALE.
[2-11-tfl Phone Linden 1869.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

The CITY Van Transfer. Livery &
Storage company All kinds of haul
ing, and the best of livery equipment
Prompt attention to all branches of
the business. Barton & Terrill, pro-
prietors.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

We are prepared to make good
conservative city or ranch loans. Coe
Investment Company, 5lS Main.
2-12-3t
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

If you are going to need some
money any time soon, see the Coe
Investment company about getting a
loan on your ranch or city property.
5IS Main. 2-l2-3t
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

We have the most up-to-date equip
ment for moving pianos, and our men
understand how to use it. j. w. Mil
re. 319 Colorado; phone .Iunct. 22S.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

Spring term opens March 81. Ho-
els Business College. Make plans to
enter. 2-l4-1mo
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

Harry c. Ackerman, representing
the Armour Packing company, is
back from trip up the narrow
gauge.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

Kicks is selling 20 pounds Sugar
for 81. 2-6-tf
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14

]. NJ Sampliner left Sunday night
for Cleveland, o., on business trip
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO TODAY.
From The Sentinel.
Feb. II, 1898.

Col. A. C. Grout is home from New
Hampshire.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-14
Sentinel Want Ads get results.

clean cotton rags at Sentinel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23

but uncertainty is wanted by none,
and until definite action is taken upon
these vital problems, business in some
directions will not get in full swing.
Mr.. Wilson merely expressed a
hope that the lobbyists would go back
home and allow the lawmakers to pro-
ceed with the peoples business. It is
not probable that he realized the fruit
full field Of investigation that would
be opened as the result of his state
ment from the White House. 1t is
well that all details of past question
able methods be brought to light, for
the ultimate outcome will be most
beneficial. 1t is just unfortunate that
the inquiry should be necessary at this
time.
When Mr.. Cummins presented his
resolution demanding an investigation
of the charges of the President, he
did so believing confidently that Mr..
Wilson'S allegations would not be sus-
tanned. He has been undeceived And
as consequence he insists upon act
ing like peevish child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
TRIED OUT THE LAWYERS

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
A pathetic looking tramp hobbled into
lawyers office in the downtown dis
triet few weeks ago. When his turn
came to be interviewed he said that he
wanted to sue man for heavy damages
He had been run down by, motor car;
his shoulder was dislocated, his clothes
torn, his ankle .sprained severely He had
been knocked into the gutter and the
driver of the car had put on full speed
without trying to ascertain the condition
of the victim. The latter had taken the
number of the car however, and he said
he could produce. witnesses. 1t was a
good case and the lawyer agreed to
take it.
"-Er- can't pay you no money now,
rassea manner, Il amt got a cent. an
If you don't want ter"
That's all right said the lawyer.
Wen settle that when win your case.
BY the way, if you're broke you'll need
a little to go on" And greenbach
changed hands.
There wouldn't have been much of a
story in this if the motor car victim
hadn't gone to five other lawyers in the
same building before he considered that
his case would be sufficiently we'll ham
died. He collected about $50 and then
recovered from his bruises and disap-
peared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
DELAYING Business

The ramifications of the graft in
vestigation make it evident that the
inquiry will be long drawn out. This
is unfortunate, in way, but no meth
cd of avoidance 10 in sight at present.
Should a member of the House or
Senate inaugurate a fight to have the
probe go over to the November ses-
sion, his motive would Immediately
become matter of speculation and
suspicion.
The tariff bill and the currency bill
are, however, are of much more i'm
mediate consequence to the business
interests of the country than is the
marrying of the lobbyists. While
tariff imposts and banking are in con-
troversy, those in charge of great en-
terprises naturally will hesitate. 1t
has become evident that trade no
longer fears serious disturbance from
the two big measures now pending,