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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
READY FOR ARMY
REORGANIZATION
Army officers Begin Work OF the
Last important Military
Action.

WASHINGTON. d. G., Jan. IA
dozen OF the highest ranking officers
OF the United States Army met In
conference with War Department of.
fcials here today to discuss the de.
tails of the extensive plan OF reor.
ganization of the army, which viii be
the last important military action Of
the retiring administration.
The plan, which was first made
public last summer, -eontemplates the
abolition OF the present army depart
ments and the creation of brigades
as units In different parts Of the coun.
try, all so arranged and proportioned
in respect TO the various arms OF the
service as to be capable of coneen-
tration at a moments notice into reg.
ular army corps
The sponsors for the plan OF reor.
ganization appreciate the fact that II
cannot be carried out except In the
face OF much oppositions II the depart.
ments are abolished II will mean the
passing also of great many small
posts throughout the country. move
that would certainly draw forth bitter
opposition OF many senators and rep
resentatives OF states and localities
In which army posts are located
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10

The Young Mems Bible Glass of the
First Methodist Sunday school pre-
scented Mr. A. ID. Darby, chorister of
the Sunday school and leader of the
church choir, with hsndSome baton
Sunday morning. 1t is of ebony wood,
gold mounted, and was intended as
Christmas gift, but did not reach
here in time. But Mr.. Darby highly
appreciates the gift just the same, as
he told the generous donors in his
reply to the presentation speech of
Rev B. w. Meeks
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
CHRISTMAS TREE BURNS.

Window curtains ignited from a lamp
in the home OF Mr. John Kerns. cor
ner of Pennsylvania avenue and
Second street about s o'clock Friday
night A Christmas tree near the
Window curtains ignited from lamp
contlagration was threatened The
Ryneals were called but the fire was
out before they got there. though not
before the wall paper in the room
was pretty badly smoked up as well
as the curtains and tree destroyed
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
THE COUNTY COURT
CONCLUDES WORK
After inspecting County Jail Special
Session Came to a close-Next
Term In March.

The County Court today concluded
its work of the special session and
adjourned until the regular March
term. The forenoon was spent In ex-
aiming and allowing bills, the prin'
ciple ones being for smallpox and the
keeping OF the Jail A settlement was
also made with the retiring jailer.
This afternoon the Jail was visited
and inspected by the court, and fol
lowing that adjournment was taken.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
HOW ONE
WOMAN WON
Her Health and Strength Bach
Again by The Use Of Cardui.

Tampa. Fla.--In letter from this
city, Mrs. II. G. Corum writes Il was
all weakened and worn out with wo-
manly troubles. Ny husband brought
me some Cardui as tonic, and. from
the hrw day. 1t seemed to help.
had almost lost my reason. but.
thanks to cardnl did aot Soon,
felt and looked like new woman. |
think the remedy IL wonderful. I
recommsnd 1t to my friends. for | have
received great benefit from it,"
Cardui acts specifically on the weak
ened weinanly organs. strengthening
the muscles and nerves, and building
them up to health.
II helps to refresh the worn-oiit ner-
vous system and relieves the effects of
ovcrwork. both mental and physical
Fifty years successful use fully
prove the merit OF this purely vega.
table, tonic remedy for women.
In every community. there live soma
who have been benefited by cardui
The beneficial effects Of this Tins
tested woman's remedy. soon show
themselves in many different ways.
Try II.
~ q. RFiis 70; iaiss' As,isrsv Dept. Chats.
sooka Medilns Co. Chattanee1a Tenn. fee srkciai
Tor Wemsns ssntlR Fam wrappss on request
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
Supt, Morton Back.

Supt, w. c. Morton, of the city
schools, is back from Staunton, Va,
where he spent the holidays with his
home people. While there he took
in the enthusiastic reception of Presi-
dent-elect Wilson in his native town
and the doings incident thereto.
Prof Morton brought with him a
of interesting postcards illus
trating the parade. street scenes, de
and other features of the
Wilson visit TO Staunton.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10

nected. General Grant LOOK no &C,
two part in The management Of the
banking house. with the oonssquepce
that he aweke one day TO find that
the Institution had suspended pay.
ment and he was bankrupt
A means OF support was open to
him. however. Several magazines
had made him offers 10 write OF bis
military campaigns. lie determined
how to do 80, and undertook the
writing OF his memoirs The task
was no small one. and while in the
midst OF it the great warrior discover
ed that he was suffering from cancer
OF the throat In spite Of intense
pain, he continued his work, and
four days before his death laid aside
his pen. bis task completed.
Chester Alan Arthur at the close
OF his term In the White House, re.
turned 70 New York and again took
up the practice n law, but shortly
afterward died.
Theodore Roosevelt. The only living
former president. after completing a
vacation which took him into Central
Africa. returned TO America TO be
come associate editor OF one OF the
large magazines His close contact
with the political conditions OF the
nation have led him to establish a
new party, of which he is today the
leader.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
store improvements.

Mr.. W. II, Jones has planned to re
model and otherwise improve the
store room in his building at the cor
ner Of West King street and Win
chester avenue, occupied by Grocer
w. W. Smith. An l." will be built
at the rear giving an entrance to
the store On the avenue side of the
building, while plate glass front
will be put in, new shelving added
and the whole interior reprinted.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
Fruit Growers Meeting.

All fruit growers are requested TO
meet in the new hall at Gerrardstown
on the afternoon of January 10 at ]
o'clock. The purpose of the meeting
is to ascertain how many cedar trees
have been cut down in the fruit belt,
how many remain standing and TO
see what legal proceedings shall be
taken to have existing cedar trees re-
moved in the county.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10

Mr.. John r, Janney, OF Bunker Hill,
vas visitor 10 the city Monday.
Dr, and Mrs. $, N. Myers are visit
ing 10 New York
Mr.. Reuben Fine, North Queen st.,
has returned to Morgantown TO re-
sumo his law studies IN the West
Virginia University.
Mr.. Porter w. Post. Of clarksburg,
w Va. Ia in the city on busine Is
trip. Mr. Post Is well known agri-
cultuiisi, and makes frequent trips
over the state 10 inspect conditions
Mrs, Anna sherrard OF Gerrards-
town, visited her sister, Mrs. g. w.
Boyer, South Queen street, last even
ing on her way to Shepherdstown to
spend few days.
Mrs George w Van Metre, North
Maple avenue. returned this morning
from couple days visit at Kearneys.
VILE.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
MAY Go t. Mexico.

Private Lester w. Pitzer OF the ar.
tiilery corps stationed at Vancouver
barracks, Washington state, writes
to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. A.
Pitzer West King street, that they
have received orders to hold them
selves in readiness for a call to Mex
leo at any moment, owing to the dis
turbances in that country, involving
the Texan border.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
Left the Hospital.

Mrs. Mary A. Keplnger, South
Queen street, left the City Hospital
Thursday evening after being there
couple months. She underwent three
operations for abdominal trouble and
is now much improved She is 81
years old, Drs. Oates and Myers
performed the operations.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
Has Moved once.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney f.
l.. Luttrell has moved from the office
of Attorney Allen b. Noll to the
prosecuting attorneys Office in the
court house, where he can be found
at all times during the day. He will
occupy this Office during the next
four years.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
Building Notes.

Kisner a Bender have the concrete
foundation about completed for the
extension to the old creamery build
lug on South Water street which they
viii soon occupy for a steam laundry
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10

rs your wife a suilragette?" YES
replied Mr. Meekton ITO certain
extent She thinks she ought to have
the ballot, but she knows a lot OF
women who she is sure do not deserve
il. Washington Star
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
PITTsBuRG THREATENED
WITH GREAT FLOOD
Warning Sent All Along the River
and Everything Movable Taken
to High Ground,

PITTSBURG, Pa, Jan. S.-Flood
warnings have been sent al lalong the
river front Everything movable has
been taken TO higher ground, The
river is u clio feet and IS foot
stage is expected
Thirty Feet Expected
This afternoon Weather Forecast
or Penniwltt predicted a thirty foot
stage by tomorrow morning, and that
Wheeling, w Va, would have forty
eight feet This means the throwing
out of employment of many mill
workers. Parts of the downtown
section is undated, but there is no
serious damage so far.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
Hospital Notes.

Miss Nancy Showers, near the city,
was operated upon Tuesday at the
City Hospital for tonsolitis.
James Johnson, citq was admit
ted to the City Hospital Tuesday for
treatment.
Theron Copeland, city, is a patient
at the City Hospital.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
BAND AND CO. F
TO WASHINGTON
AdJt. eenl, Elliott VIII Ask Lesisla.
ture For Appropriation to Take
Boys Along On March 4.

Mr. l.. Dew. Gerhardt has received
the following list Of appointments in
the Second Infantry Band long and
Familiarity known In Martlnsburg as
the City Band
Parkersburg, Jan. 4. 1913.
Headquarters Second Infantry West
irginia National Guard
Special orders No. g
The following appointments in the
Second Infantry Band are hereby an
nounced TO date June |, 1912.
Chief Musician Dew Gerhardt.
Principal Musician--John A. Nc
Aneny.
Drum Maior-.L. Dew. Gerhardt
Jr.
Sergeants- George w. McMlchael,
D, F. Dooley, Carl + Grove and Clyde
A. kaufman.
Corporals Harry +, Allen, Harry
w Kastle, Thurman A.. Pultz, Gilbert
l.. Thurston. w. ~ Wldmyer. J. II.
-. Widmyer and Robert Whitacre,
BY order of
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
POST IS
GETTING POPULAR
Prospects Are That Business VIII De
Doubled In Years Time--Gov.
eminent Prepared.

Packages consigned to the postoiiicc
department for delivery through the
parcels post continue 70 pour into the
local Office and the number Is inoreas.
Ing daily The belief Is that the busi.
ness viii be doubled within a year.
by direction OF PostmaaterGeneraI
Hitchcock the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing at Washington has in.
creased It's daily output Of parcels
post stamps from 5,ooO,ooo 10 10000.
600.
From practically every section OF
the country acquisitions BY mali and
by telegraph are being made for
more distinctive parcel stamps. Post
office officials are positive that no
danger Of d tieup Of the serviee cx.
ists on account OF the exhaustion Of
the supply OF stamps. az a sufficient
reserve Is on hand in Washington
Reports received at Washington
from postmasters In various parts OF
the United States Indicates tire.
mendous increase IN business.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
Marriages


Joues--Houafk.
Miss Milhelmina Rouark. daughter
OF Mrs Clara Rouark. OF Swartz
street. was married on Christmas day
In Kansas City to Mr.. Otis G. Jones.
caver--snyder.
Miss Carrie Snyder daughter or
Mr. and Mrs James snyder. formerly
OF Tennessee avenue. this city. but
now residing 81 Lakeland. Fla. was
married there on Christmas day to
Mr. Ralph GaYer, son OF Mr., and Mrs,
y D. Gayer, North Maple avenue
kesnsr--pltsnoals
Messrs. Charles and Perry Pitsnog-
lie and Miss Nellie Ramsburg. north
OF town. went to State Line TUESDAY
morning to attend the Wedding Of
Mas Nora Pitsnogle to John r. Keen.
er. OF Hagerstown. which took place
today az II O'Clock at the brides
home at State Lime.
Mcponald--Alkens
Miss Maize Aikens, west OF town,
and Mr. Harry w Mcdonald. OF er.
rardstown, were married here today.
custer--8ohr.
Miss Eva Rae f3ohr and Mr.. Perry
Franklin Custer both OF the Bunker
Hill neighhorhood. were married here
today
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10

Women love a clear. rosy complex
ion. Burdock Blood Bitters is splen-
did for purifying the blood. clearing
the skin, restoring sound digestion
All druggists sell IT. Price slOO
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10

The day OF harsh physics IL gone.
People want mild, easy laxatives.
Doan's Regulars have satisfied thou
sands 25c at all drug stores.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10

we must really give dinner 70
those people next door" But they
are net in our set, And what did they
ever do for US socially" They en-.
tertaincd our cat handsomely all sum
mer, | ud."--Judge.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
His New Posjtion.

Mir John MeAneny has accepted a
position in the bookkeeping depart
ment OF c. A. Miller < Co, wholesale
gFocers.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10

Eczema spreads rapidly; itching
almost drives you mad. For quick re-
lief, Doan's Ointment Is well recon-
mended soc at all stores.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
Thirty Feet Expected,
Bank Dividend.

The Citizens National Bank deelar-
ed aud paid semIannual dividend
Of per cent yesterday, the dividend
amounting TO $4,000.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10

Mr., c. c. Mock, East Martin street,
who has been housed up for long
time. is not improving very satisfac
torily.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10

For Group or sore throat use Or
Thomas Eclectic Oil Two sizes, 25e
and soc. Al all drug stores.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
j. B. MINISTER
DIES SUDDENLY
Rev. C. 3. Bowel Formerly Of The
City, Passes Away at Home
in Whitacre, Va.

Rev. c. b. Boxwell, a former resi-
dent OF this city, but since last Oeto-
Der pastor of the United Brethren
churches on the Whitacre tVa) cir
cult. died at his home at Whitaere
Thursday morning at 2 O'Clock of
heart failure aged SO years.
He is survived by his widow and
three daughters, the latter being Mrs.
Lula Spitzer, of Baltimore; Mrs. Ed
ward Sphinx and Miss Daisy Boxwell,
of Charles Town. A stepdaughter,
Miss Carrie McClung, resides at
home. He is also survived by a bro
Their, Frank Boxwell, Waynesboro,
Pa, sister, Mrs. Lula Wilson. of Lau-
raj, n. j.
Mr. Boxwell was native of Clarke
county. Va He resided in Martins
burg about three years before going
to Whstacre, being engaged in the in
surance business here, where he was
highly respected.
Mrs. Elizabeth Rittenour.
Mrs Elizabeth Rittenour. wife of
Mr.. Jacob Rittenour, of Hedgesville,
died Thursday night at II o'clock of
paralysis, aged "a years, having been
paralyzed Sunday a week ago. Be
sides her husband she is surviv-
ed by one daughter, Mrs. James Car
roll, Of Hedgesvile, and one brother,
william Settle. in Ohio. The funeral
will be held Saturday afternoon at
100 in the Southern Methodist
church. Rev. c. II, Cannon officiating.
Interment in the town cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-01-10
col. MORRISON
CHAS. o. JACKSON,
VIII Go to Inauguration.

AdJutant General e. d. Elliott has
written from Charleston TO Mr.. Ger
hardt saying that he will ask the leg
isIature for an appropriation TO en-
able him to have the band and Co. F
In the inaugural service in Washing
ton on the 4th OF next March. He
says West Virginia should be repre-.
scented in the big parade on that oe'
casion, and feels assured that both
Martinsburg organizations would
make creditable showing.
This viii be very gratifying news
to the band and the soldier boys and
their many friends in this community,
and General Elliott viii doubtless get
that appropriation when he asks for
1t. So. the boys may as well make
Arrangements for trip to Washing
ton on the big day when everybody
will be there that can possibly go.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-01-23
che Ei9b Cost Of Irving vs.. Cbe Cost Of bi9b
Living.
Otto Mobile

all others. don't want to miss the
first act" She sat down to dinner
all alone and ate but little. When
she finished 1t was seven thirty.
The hands on the dial of b e
clock slowly wended their way to
the three-quarters. Margaret was
pacing the floor in the hall n uttering
to herself with many glance at the
clock. The hands reached the hour
and the Coo Coo babed out and cuk-
koo'ed eight times. hastily retreating
into it's stronghold as if frightened
at the look Margaret had given.
Dear! if he dosen't come now we
wont get their in time" The tele-
phone tinkled and she hurried to the
! library and lifted it off the table.
AS she lifted the receiver from the
hook she heard a masculine voice
whisper, Sure! Tell her anything;
tell her / refuse to buy if you don't
90 to III e show withi me-" She
gasped in dismay. Hello" she man
aged to say, Hollo, yes this is wifey.
Now Carson" after a pause of his
explanation, You tell Mr.. Jones
that you had this engagement with
me two weeks ago. Yes, / know
business before pleasure; Mr.. Jones
will understand even if he is a
trav cling man. What? Carson
Carew, if you do, Pll never go any
place with you again. Wha-a-at?
Du go anyway? Well, go!' and
She banged up the receiver and slam
med the instrument on the table.
"Oh! Oh! OH" she exclaimed, to ex-
cited to say mere at the moment.
THE brute! The beast! T o think
that t has come to this. Oh! what
shall / do?' When she was calmed
again, CATER some time) she decided
to wait until he came home and
have it out and if needs be, to GO
back to her mother. This life. was
J getting unbearable.
| She went up stairs and changed
her gown for travelling suit
, When she came down she was dress.
ed and ready to 60 out even having
= her hat on. He said he'd be home
, by half-past ten" She settled her.
+ self to read but the letters blurred
/, on the page and she threw the bool
from her and started pacing the
floor, pausing only long enough tt
e to take off her hat and gloves. A
l tent thirty she put them on again; a
:, eleven she took them off. At eleven
Q thirty she put them on again and a
d twelve took them off. At twelve
a thirty she was at last calm. that is t.
e all outward appearances, and sh
= went up stairs and undressed bu
II did not go to bed. Instead she sa
( by the window in a dressing gown
's with naught but the moon to ligh
a the room.
q Let us take ourselves back to Cal
d son and Mr.. JONES'" also two othe
l. brother Arapahoes. After partak
st ing of a sumptuos dinner and i'm
le bibing freely of liquors, they too
le themselves to show yes, it wa
8, some show. After the show. the
r! ajourned to nearby cafe whe1
b! they had mere sumptous eats an
le many-more sparkling drinks. Nee6
ut less to say, it was most hilarior
le party that broke up. or was broke
lg up, by the closing of the cafe. tt
n last we see of Carson down town
ht in taxicab, with his head out of ii
Of window, waving fond farewell /
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-01-23
Vol. XXVI.-No. Is

Carson Carew and Margaret had
lived in peaceful and sublime bliss
for five years. AT the time of their
marriage, Carson was but clerk in
the office Of the Century Linceed Oil
Co., but he had risen rapidly and
was now drawing large salary in
the chair of Asst Gen. Mgr. While
only thirty years of age, his temples
were already streaked with gray
showing that he had worked. At
first. he had stayed home evenings,
both being contented with each
others company, or occasionally, he
would take Margaret to show or
concert. Together they had horded
their eighteen dollars week, but as
Carson's salary crept higher and
Margaret's social scale began to
climb. they started to spread them
selves. Margaret had new frocks
and hats, and Carson more expen-
sive suits. He also found it buis-
ness necessity to join two clubs,
thus gaining prestige. They both
had their ambitions, one social, the
other business. Also flat in the
best residential districts, and at this
time were members of the elite of the
town.
They had their little spats": but
never anything serious until early IN
the summer. They had grow n
farther and farther apart as their
social and business duties increased
until of late they had only seen each
other at dinner in the evening and
oft-times, not then. To begin with
they are both to blame for their
separation, or conjugation as il
so happened. Carson, on arriving
home evenings would find note
saying that she, Margaret, vas tc
dinner and the show with the So.
and-So's which enraged him beyond
measure. On the other hand Mar.
garet would get telephone message:
to the effect that he, Carsons had {
board of directors meeting on tha
night and would be unable to bt
home until late, (which usual!
meant early the following morning.
SO they both decided that if tn
other party did not care enough TO
him, or her, as the case might be
he or she would care more for him
self or herself.
The approaching and inevitabl
crisis came on that memorable an
eventful Saturday night Of May
third, or the following morning, t
be explicit. Carson had promise
Margaret to take her to the Oper
as that was the last chance sh
would have of seeing it, She there
fore had scratched off all of he
previous engagements and had mari
ed that page with a large blue ctos
as it was to be an event. She had
new gown made for the occasion an
had dressed early as Carson b a
promised to Se home early for dill
ner on that night. She had ju
finished dressing when the telephor
rang schrilly from the library. 81
answered it herself. Hello? Ye
are you coming home now, dea
Pm 80 glad, I'm all, what? .
dear; can't you take them out son
other nigh. to dinner! Well alrigl
but hurry home SO you'll have tin
to dress. Good by" and she hur
up. Some more business dil
ners," she said viciously. He mig
have put them off on this night