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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
THE ENUMERATION
BOARD HOLDS
REGULAR MEETING

Much BUSINESS Transacted at the
Meeting Last Nisat-~committee
viii Look After Commencement
May Have Exhibition a, state SEMI
Centennial In June.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board Of Education was held Monday
night Those present were Superin.
Itendent W. G, Morton, Principals
Wachtel. pltzer. Dodd. siler and Nil.
Ter aud President Barton and Com.
misaioners narriek and Kuhn
Bills 10 the amount az $2,77s5g
we're allowed or the amount s2,5s5
was for the teachers for May. and the
remainder for Iapitors services and
incidentala
The enumeration Of the school chill.
drsn Of the district having been com.
pleted, Secretary pitzer read the re-
port which II ~ Follows.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
UNDERWOOD OPENS DEBATE
Gives Comprehensive Statement When
Tariff BIZ is Before House

WASHINGTON April 20 Chairman
Underwood opened the debate on the
tarin in the house with eompFe-
hensive statement OF the details OF
tho new measures and an analysts OF
its effects on tho industries Of the
country lie declared that the time
had come TO remove the protection
from the profits and put American
business on a competitive basis
During the debate Chairman Under
wood declared that the atty per cent
Increase in the cost Of living since
1897 was largely due to the taria. lie
said he did not expect an immediate
reduction IN the cost OF living until
the merchants were forced 10 reduce
their prices.
The senate finance committee had
conferences with senators who are
opposing free sugar and wool
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
FARMER INJURED
Ran Away on Race Street
Today

Walter Snyder, living in the coun-
try figured in a runaway Tuesday a. m,
on East Race street AS he was turn
ing his horse in front of Caskey's
bakery one of the bolts holding the
shafts to the axle broke and one of
them dropped OF the horses heels
which frightened it SO that it started
to run.
Mr. Snyder held on as best he could
trying to stop It, and when the horse
reached Keedy's store on North Queen
street he was til own out of the wag-
on, and badly injured. He was carri
ed into the store. where he was treat
ed by Drs Hedges and latter taken to
the home of d. It. Thornburg, West
Race street This afternoon he was
taken to his home by SON His in
juries are not serious. bJt he was
suffering greatly from the shock.
The horse was stopped near Thorn
burg's store, West Race street. Aside
from a few scratches it was not injur-
ed
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
THE COUNTY COURT
DISCUSSES ROADS
Meets With the County Engineer
Board of Health Also Holds
Session.

The county court took up the
road question with the county engI-
neer. All matters pertaining to the
improvement of the highways we're
discussed. and it is expected that they
VIII receive more attention this year
than formerly.
The board of health also met with
the court and the smallpox situation
was gone over in its entirety. The
trip recently made by the physicians
was discussed and what was learned
told to the court
Charles r. Frankenberry qualified
as notary public, giving bond IN the
penalty of $500 with w H. Frank
enberry as surety.
The court had hoped to take up the
question of changing the road neal
the Blair quarries. but at 3 O'Clock the
matter had not been reached.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
CHARLES F. TR0TTER
West virgnian In the Office of the
First Assistant Postmaster
General.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April FL
West Virginia gets the chief clerk to
the first assistant postmaster general
under the new administration of the
department Charles F. Trotter, of
West Virginia has been promoted
from the position of assistant super
tendent Of salaries and allowances
and has become chief clerk to the
first assistant postmaster general,
with an Increase of salary. He is sue
ceeded in his former position by Da-
vid w. Duncan, of Pennsylvania, who
was also promoted from another posi-
ton in the postofTice service.
Mr.. Trotter entered the govern
ment service in January 1884 as an
observer IN the weather bureau and
was stationed in Montana. Later he
was associated with the Washington
Office Of the weather bureau from 1890
to 1893 and was then transferred to
the postofiice department, with which
he has been connected in various ca
pacities since.
The Senate committee on auditing
the contingent expenses of the Sen
ate heard witnesses on Saturday in
connection with the resolution OF
Senator Kern to provide for an in
vestigation into mining conditions in
West Virginia A NJ Beloher, oil
Charleston, was before the commit
tee.
Congressman Brown is trying to
have a mail route established between
Cup and Good.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25

the council that this question being OF
great importance to the entire popu
latiou Of the city We believe that The
wishes OF the citizens can be carried
out better by having a committee of
citizens ia charge Of said improve.
ments;
Therefore be If resolved: That the
mayor be authorized and empo gcre1
10 appoint a committee. with j'ie APP
proval and consent of the eouleii. %
consist of i've citizens, none Of via IN
shall be a member of the council or
DO; I'd Of affairs, TO be known as the
sewerage commission. to take up the
question of awaiting ourselves of the
opportunity, to formulate the plans
for having the election. general plans
for the entire system and to supervise
and manage the construction of said
system. if the same be adopted By the
people. and that this council stands
ready TO pass any order necessary to
elothe the said committee with full
power in the premises"
Committee Named.
The mayor then named the follow
ing committee, A. c. Nadenbousch, H.
H. Emmert, w F. Mullis, Edward Rut-
ledge and Dr. G. J. f. Sponseller. The
council unanimously adopted the rec
concentrations.
Before adjournment was taken DR.
Clay made some suggestions about
health conditions.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
MAKES NEW RECORD
State University Rife Team Defeats
the State University of Iowa and
Wins Contest.

The West Virginia State University
rife team, by scoring $50 points in its
contest with the State University of
Iowa, won the Western intercollegiate
League championship and broke the
intercollegiate indoor rifle shooting
record of 973. The Iowa team, last
years champions scored 1852
AS result of this victory the West
Virginia team win now meet Harvard
University, winners OF the Eastern
league championship, to determine
the intercollegiate indoor rife shoot
ing championship OF the United States
for 1913.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25

superintendent Mortan's report for
the seventh month showed that there
was an attendance Of LAOS; q decreaAe
Of 7 for the same month last year.
The average daily attendance was u.
264. or an increase OF ~ for thf same
month last year.
The High school showed the best
attendance, aud OF the grammar
schools the Hooge street school led
The snperintandent'a report for tho
eighth month showed thar there was
daily attendance OF 1900 For the
same month iaat year Y was 1857
decrease OF 81 The average daily Of.
feAaance wka u asst year Y wu1ss
1886 q decrease q ~ ne de-
creas 8 were caused by smallpox
.,nplIcntlons for positions al substl-
tute teachers were racalyed from Miss.
es Mary Ambrose and Jessie b Smith.
The board took no action but ordered
the applications filed.
SUPERINTENDENT Morton read let.
ter from the COMMITTEES on the eduoa-
tionaI exhibits for the West Virginia
conference.-the. which win be held
in Wheeling the week OF June 49, The
letter stated that exhibits from the
Mariinsburg schools we're desired, and
asked that they be forwarded to the
committee which would give them ev-
cry attention and return them. The let
ter was iiled and II appears that the
city schools viii be represented az
the semhcentehiiiai,
Superintendent Morton, Principal
Waehtel and Commissioner J. ". Bar
rick were appointed to make all necss.
sary arrangements for the commence
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
ELECTSOFF|CERS
LOT DONATED FOR
PUBLIC PLAY GROUND

Mrs. Grimsley Reelected President
and other officers are not Changed
MIR. Stewards Generous Offer Ao.
Sanitary Conditions on
East Martin Street viii Receive
Attention.
Tile Berkeley Civic League held a
very important meeting Monday night
at the Parish House, and considerable
business received attention. The com.
mittce, consisting of Max Robinson
Mrs. Durkee and Mrs Crawford, ap.
pointed to nominate new officers for
the ensuing year made their report,
which was unanimously adopted and
The following officers We're elected:
President Mrs. c. z. Grimsley.
Vice President--Mrs DR. Sperow
Secretary Mrs. J. H. Lyeth.
Treasurer Edward S. Rutledge.
Mr. Robinson reported that John
w Stewart had agreed to donate a LOT
In Auburndale to be used as public
play ground The offer was accepted
and Miss fTondrick. OF the Stone Home
viii have it In charge. The League
also decided to interest the mothers
in that section Of the city in the work
The dog question was debated at
length It was decided 10 take some
action to get the city officials to hid
the city of homeless CANNES. and also
appeal to the people to muzzle their
dogs when they appear on the streets
this matter is In charge Of Mrs. Grim
sley and Mr.. Rutledge.
Sanitary conditions OF the block on
East Martin street between North
Queen and Spring streets was discuss.
ed. Some members of the league re
Gently purchased property there, AMI
they reported that on making inspee
ton they found conditions TO be very
vile An inspector viii be employed
who Will make his report 10 TIE Lea
que, and the work of cleaning 1t up
win be started,
In regard to oiling the streets the
chairman Mrs. Durkee reported that
last year the work was not satisfac.
tory. 1t is understood that the streets
will be sprinkled until June l, and
after that time oil will be used.
The list OF "don'ts" offered by MI.
Rutledge was approved Later they
will be published and distributed
throughout the city.
Mrs. DR.. Sperow. who has charge of
the purchasing OF garbage cans. tx
hibited can, and 1t was decided to
recommend to the people that they
purchase such.
Hereafter the League viii meet
monthly, but the chairman of the var
ious committees were requested to
consult with their members frequent
" and have their reports ready for
the regular meetings.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
DEATH ANGEL CALLS
Old Resident OF the County Called
Away Tuesday Evening at Adj
vanced Age OF IS Years

Mrs. Mary f. kensel. widow OF the
late John ]. Kensel, died Tuesday
evening at Gas o'clock al the home
OF her daughter, Mrs. Preston d. Lyle,
West Race street. OF diseases Incident
TO old age. She was rs years old.
Mrs. Kensel was the daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs james Turner and was
BORN at Hanssvills sixty-two years
ago she was married 10 John J. Ken.
sci with whom she happily lived until
nine years ago when he died Mr..
Kensel engaged In farming for many
years, retiring short time before
his death. After the death OF her hus,
band Mrs. Kensel made her home with
her children, all OF whom shared in
tenderly caring for their aged mother.
With the exception OF short time
spent in the city she lived ID the
country
The deceased Is survived by six chill.
dren as follows: Mrs. Martha Knipe.
Hanesyille; Mrs. John Wyndham.
North Martinsburg; Mrs Preston b.
Lyle. West Race street; Mrs. r. q
fforner, Arden district; Mrs. r. II.
KneIsIy, North Martinsburg. and
James Kensel. near Hedgesyille. She
is also survived by one sister. Miss
Sophia Turner. West King street.
There are 20 grandchildren and rs
great grandchildren also surviving.
Friday morning the funeral VIII be
held at st. Joseph's Catholic church
Of which the deceased was a consist
ent member, at o'clock with Rev.
Father Fallon officiating and inter.
ment win be made in the church Gem.
etery.
The following grandchildren viii
act as pallbearers; Hugh Lyle, Geo
Knipe, Edward Horner. Charles Hor-
ner, Charles II. Wyndham, Frank j.
Kneisly, Fl. Bernard KneisIy apd John
Kensel
: George Mackey Dead.
George Mackey. coIored. died short
| ly before noon today at his home on
Corners street. He had been III fol
several weeks and his death was moi
unexpected The funeral arrange
ments have not been made
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
FIRE IN new PLANT
Adamantine Clay Prodact Company
Now Manufacturing BrIck--piant
Fine One.

saturda, fire was started in the
brick plant Of the AdamantIne Clay
Product company at North MonnlaiH
This Is the finest brick plant Ia this
section of the country aud the output
Ii expected 10 be- about 6o,e00 Per
day. The company has fine quality
OF clay there. and with their splendid
plant they hope o manufacture the
best brick placed on the market
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
LOOKING FOB GRAVE
Mrs, George 3. Hardy Wants TO Know
Where Great Grand Father 10
Buried

Mrs George r Hardy aud son. Of
wheiting. N. " arrived IN tue cry
Tuesday evening and viii liend NV
deys in the county The object Of
their Visit Is 10 hud The grave IT Mis-,
iIardya great grandfather who is
buried at either Gerfatdstowa or AT.
Carmel This morning rnsy went d
In@ood, whore they secured team
and drove the renaainder ~ the tin
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
AD|FFERENT PLEA
Tells the Court He is Guilty Of Tn.
lawful shooting--Fravei Trial
Tomorrow.

Wednesday morning In circuit court
the trial OF Pete Polich. charged with
shooting Pete Sausage. was called.
His attorney, J. H. Zirkle, stated that
ne would withdraw the plea of not
guilty and plead guilty to unlawful
shooting. This was satisfactory to
the state. and there will be no triaI-
He was remanded to Jail to await
sentence.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
HELD FOR GRAND JuRy.


Tuesday evening before Jsistiee 4
IT, Lloyd those caught IN saturday
nights raid were given hearings Al
waived hearing aud were held to
await the action o. The special grand
jury which has been summoned for
Friday All gave bond except Ave Of
the women aud they are ii TAIL.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
Deputy Pond viii institute Big Camp

Deputy Pond Will institute Big Camp
Deputy Organizer Win ], Pond has
succeeded in securing sufficient mem
bers to organize camp of the Wood
men of the World During the past
week quite a number of applications
have been received, and the indica-
lions are that the new camp will start
off with a large membership. AS soon
as the camp is Instituted Mr.. Pond will
go to Bluefeld w Va, on a similar
mission.
Berkeley Camp No. 2 is making
great preparations for the initiation
of big class on TUESDAY night. May
6. The Winchester team will put on
the work,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
Goes to Charles Town.

Miss Bertha Powell, OF the King
Daughters Hospital, has gone to Char
les Town to nurse Mrs. NJ. G.. Tabler.
who was injured Sunday in an auto
mobile accident
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
Mr.. THOMPSON OUT.
Manager Of the Quality shop Is On
Duty Again.

Mr.. James f. Thompson, Jra mana
ger of the 2ua-ity Shop Wednesday
morning resumed his duties after a
few days Illness He had been sick
since last Friday with stomach trouble
but 1t is nov thought he viii be en-
tirely well in a few days. His many
friends are glad to see him out again
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
an AGAINST supt. Heeter

PITTsBURG. April 2s.--High school
pupils to the number of 400 added
their protest to the retention OF supt
Heeter.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
DOING FINE
70 Senator silver's Birds on His Farm
at inwood,

Senator Silver reports that Tho par
ridges and pheaaants 5e liberated on
bis farm A InwooSs have become %
cusiomed 10 their aaw & yut arr
doing nne They are Aefug 80 ant
watered al intervals which aids very
materially IN getting them acqualnt'
ed with their new surroundings.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25

Mr. H. G. Snyder. of Keedysvllle.
Md, vice president OF the Vehicle
company, is in the cit ylooking after
business matters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25

Mr. Henry B. Logan, formerly with
the Monarch Cigar Store, has accept
ed a position with. the Martinsburg
Tobacco Company.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25
ENTERSSCUTAR|
Montenegro Monarch After a Sic. e
of Six Months tioist Flag over
Captured City,

CETTINJE, Montenegro, April 2s.
King Nicholas Of Montenegro and his
staff entered the captured CITY Of Sea
tart today after a siege which has
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25

ROME. April 2s.-Pope Plus was
able to leave his bed today and sat
up for a time in his arm chair near
the window.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-04-25

lasted since October 90 The Monten-
egrin flag now flies over the city OF
Scutari. Three thousand Montene.
grins were killed in the final assault
on Tuesday and FIVE thousand Turks
%, 900 Turkish prisoners were taken.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-31
through Grand Chief Warren

through Grand Chief Warren s.
Stone, OF the Brotherhood of Loco.
motive Engineers, and Grand Chief
w. 8. Carter Of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Trainmen and Firemen
that existing contracts be cancelled
Although the cancellation request
which, under the terms of all con.
tracts, must be filed thirty days in
advance, was made October 10, the
fact only came to light today.
Nc general manager or, other
executive officer of any, Minneapolis
road would be quoted. today, but it
is understood that the entire mat
ter will be put before w. S. Tins
dale, chairman of the general man.
ayers committee, in Chicago, the
committee that in the last few years
has handled some of the most i'm
portant railroad wage disputes of
the west ~. taa
The engineers and firemen have a
schedule of wage advances that will
be presented that will mean. an in
crease of $50,0O0,000 year in the
wage scale, railroad managers said.
1t is said in railroad circles that
there is q determination on the
part of the railroad heads not to
grant any demand for higher wages
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-31

st. Paul, October 27.-When you
go to the corner grocery store to
order your family supply of food
and ask the man behind the ccun-
ter for a peck of potatoes, he will
adopt new method of procedure
from now on in filling your order.
Instead of taking the old tin peck
measure of former days, he will
weigh out fifteen pounds of potatoes
on the scales.
According to John ]. Ryan, secre-
tary of the Retail Grocers' Associa-
ton of Minnesota, it is impossible
to sell some fruits and vegetables
except by weight in order to com
ply with the present law. The peck
and bushel measures will not hold
the number of pounds required un.
der the statutes. He was advised
by Attorney General Lyndon A
Smith, upon request, that the pur.
chaser was entitled to fifteen pounds
of potatoes to the peck and that
the office of the attorney general
was prepared to aid in the prosecu.
tion of any one failing to deliver
that amount to the purchaser.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-31
TivoI
The farmers are now at corn hus

The farmers are now at corn huslz
ing. s.. a., .-. ..-
The high and normal students have
two days vacation. g.
Mrs. M. Phalen assisted Mrs. Fl
Buchholtz with threshing. ,.
Mr. NJ. Huebl has finished his new
barn and machinery shed. a..
Mrs. Belle Thayer attended the
Lake Crystal convention this week
C. Hafner and brother are bus.
husking corn on the Seaquist place
Will Proudly and son Pheus made
a trip to the formers place Friday
Threshing is completed. Grain
turned out fine as far as reports arc
so far.
Mr. Miller and daughter, Minnie
transacted business in Mankato Sat
urday. ..
Miss Minnie Miller spent few
days assisting Mrs. ]. w. Morse with
her work. '--
Mrs. II. Buchholtz entertained the
Sunshine club, Saturday afternoon
October %.
Mrs. Van Buren, is entertaining
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Viii
son from Nebraska. ..,
Monday and Tuesday were the
coolest days for October that we
have had for some time.
Frank Albrecht has moved from
the Seaquist place and Mr.. J. Der
gerstaf is busy moving into it. 30
Miss Roberts is having a large
attendance at school. And the schol
ars are improving nicely with their
studies.
Mr.. J. W. Morse had the misfor
tune to be hurt by, a horse Wednes
day. The horse threw him agains
a fence. Mr.. Morse 81 getting along
nicely but his limb is still very sore
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-31
From Mondays Daily.

The state railroad and warehouse
commission completed its schedule of
railway freight rates under the Cash
man distance tariff law late Saturday,
and it will be served on the com,
panies operating in Minnesota some
time this week.
At the same time the railroads are
served with copies of the proposed
tariffs, the commission will set dates
for hearings, when all those objecting
to the schedule as prepared will be
allowed to state their complaints.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-31
From Mondays Daily.

FROM Mondays Oaiy.
Engineers and firemen on all the
railroads centering in Minneapolis
will terminate their existing wage
agreements November 10, and have
asked for conference on a new
wage scale. The Northern Pacific
and Great Northern, Burlington, Min
neapolis and st. Louis, Chicago
Great Western, Rock Island, 500
and Omaha roads are all involved,
but not all are affected in exactly
the same manner, as agreements
with the men are matters of indi-
vidual contract, and there is some
difference in contracts as drawn by
the various roads. The move is
part of general plan by which 40
600 engineers and firemen on ninety
roads operating between Chicago and
the Pacific coast have requested,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-31
From Mondays Daily. .,

Mrs. c. J. Holman Entertained.
Mrs. c. j. Holman . entertained
twenty ladies Saturday afternoon for
her house guest, Mrs. A. H., .Lossow
of Minneapolis and in the evening en-
tertained twenty ladies and gentle
men in honor Of Dr. Holman's birth
day anniversary Cards were played
at both gatherings and each guest
was given a carnation with a card
having a table number and couple
number attached. Score was kept
simply to determine the progression,
no prizes being given. Both gather
ings were very delightful affairs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-31

Bankers, county commissioners and
farmer from each township in Blue
Earth county will meet at Mankato,
Wednesday to discuss plans for Sc
curing a county agricultural agent.
Professor A. D. Wilson, superintend
ent of the agricultural extension di,
vision of the university farm; Frank
E. Balmer district supervisor OF
county agent work, and r. C. Palmer,
Faribault county agricultural agent,
will attend the meeting to explain
the agricultural agent system and to
organize the work Of securing suca
an officer for Blue Earth comfy.