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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
SATURDAY, OCTOBER Is, 1913
GUILTY.

The Sulzer case is one of the most
peculiar in the history OF the country.
1t points so many morals that one is
at loss where to begin in an enum-
GRAFTON of them SuIzer was a Dem
ocrat He had held office for many
years and always by the grace Of
Tammany He had honors heaped
upon him, always due to the support
Tammany gave him When nomina-
ted for Governor he did not refuse
support from Boss Murphy Later,
he attempted to assert his independ-
enee of the organization, with the re
suit that Tammany crushed him,
That was all.
It was shown that Sulzer was as
crooked in the manner OF the use Of
money as Tammany ever was. If his
statement is true that he spent all
OF the money contributed to him dur
ing the campaign, he was boodler
and should have been punished. But
he did not He lied. This fact Is
abundantly proven When caught
he tried to hide behind his wife, and
she endeayored to protect him. She
is the real sufferer.
He is now posing as martyr A
martyr to what? To his ambition?
To his cupidfty? It is difficult to be
lieve that he was or Is honest He
claims to have been heavily in debt
when nominated for Governor He
received large sums during the cam
paign for which no account is given.
He now claims to be more heavily
in debt. OF what use did he make
OF the money he received? That
question is unanswered.
One fact stands out prominently.
He was tried by the highest court in
the State. had counsel, refused to
testify and was convicted Not by
the justices OF the Supreme Court
alone; not by Democrats alone; not
by Republicans alone. Men of all
three divisions voted for conviction
and acquittal The court was not
packed The verdict must have been
just Therefore. why martyr?
He was tried and found wanting
That is the only conclusion. He Is
doubly guilty because he knew bet
ter and his offense was committed
fully knowing the penalty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
PLANNING TO GET TOGETHER.

The Morgantown Post Chronicle
the most rampant Bull Moose organ
in the State says:
when the control Of the Repu5li
can organization passes out of the
hands of Barnes, Crane, Penrcse,
Smoot Guggenheim, ct al, and into
the hands of Borah Cummins, Had
ley, La Toilette and the men OF their
way of thinking, there may be rca-
sonabe basis for gettogether move
ment. The party that is under the
domination of the present Repuaii-
ctn national committee is not a par.
ty with which men Of the type Of
Clapp Polndexter, Murdoch, Garfield
and Pinchot can have very much in
common"
The Herald fully agrees as 20
Messrs. Borah, Cummins, Hadley and
some others. Would not seriously
object to La Toilette, but draws The
line on Vic Murdoch Jimmy Gardo.d,
Pinchot and few others They are
OF the rule or ruin" type and not
leaders in any sense
This reminds us that at the lost
National Convention Republicans Of
tered to name Governor Hadley as
their cadidate, but one Theodore
Roosevelt strenuously objected and
there was nothing left 10 DO but re-
nominate President Taft II Roose-
welt bad been sincere, ii he had been
q real Progressive Republican Had
loy could have been nominated and
elected hands down. Now. If the
"Progressiyes" are sincere. Republ-
cans win meet them on any fair
basis relegate all of the old bosses
to the rear and march on to victory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
ernest sylvester Martin.

Ernest Sylvester Martin, of Berke
ley Place, died Tuesday morning at
ne Kings Daughters Hospital Of ty-
phoid fever week ago he was
stricken with the disease and re-
moved to the hospital, but his con.
dition was so serious that it was i'm
possible to saYe his life. He was 25
years old
A few weeks ago child died Of
the same disease, and it was but 4
few days until he was stricken. The
.wo deaths fall very heavily upon the
hereaved wife.
The deceased was the son of Mr.,
and Mrs NJ r. Martin and was born
in this city. For some years he had
oeen employed by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad company and was con-
sidered a very trusty employe. He
was a member of the B. of R. 7 and
Of Ryneal Hose Company No. l. He
IS survived by his mother widow, one
daughter, one. sister and four broth
ers. The sister is Mrs Henry Little,
of this city, and the brothers are
James Martin, of Harrisburg. Pal
and Bernard, Harvey and Louie Mar
tin, all of this city. TT
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
SANS DIVORCE ANNULeo.

CHARLESTON, Oct. PA decree
of absolute divorce given to Samuel
Dixon, a wealthy Fayette county coal
operator and former Republican state
committeeman, by the Fayette county
circuit court in 1911 from Anna Dixon,
his wife, has been annuled by the Su-
preme Court of Appeals, when It was
held that the proceedings in the lower
court were irregular and unwarranted,
The decree of absolute divorce fol
lowed a decree of limited divorce rem
dered by the circuit court of Fayette
county in 1904, when the custody and
control of five minor children was d.
v.ded between Dixon and his divorced
wife. The original decree also pro
vided alimony of 800 a month for
Mrs. Dixon, and that the expense OF
educating the minor children should
be borne by the libellant. He also
decided to her a residence in Charles
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
CAN'T STOP REJOICING.

The World and other Democratic
newspapers just cannot stop brag-
ging about what they consider their
great victory in the First District
They forget that. emitting the So
cialist and Prohibitionist votes. they
are in minority of 700. including
the votes for the parties named above
the minority is near 1000 II it had
not been for a division in the ranks
of Protectionists Nicely would have
lost by large majority.
A political party which is compel
led TO depend upon division of their
opponents for success is not on a
solid footing There is no telling
when there may be a getting togeth-
err. The only safe plan is to so con
duet affairs as to win the mass OF
the people Just there is where the
Republican party lost. Some were
too welded to the pasted forgot that
the world is still moving, and brought
on division and defeat There was
too much selfshness among the lead
ers and they brought ruin on the par
~. When the leaders realize that
division means defeat they will find
way to heal their differences and
Democracy will step down and out.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

will not permit an onslaught on the
civil service. His note is appended.
Il am convinced, after careful
examination of the facts, that the
Offices Of deputy collector and dep
nty marshal were never intended to
be included under the ordinary pro
visions of the civil service law. The
control of the whole method and
spirit Of the administration Of the
proyiso in this bin which concerns
the appointment Of these officers is
no less entirely in my hands now
than 1t was before the bill became
law; my warm advocacy and support
both Of the principle and Of the bona
flde practice Of civil service reform
is known to the whole country. and
there is no danger that the spoils
principle will creep in with my ap-
proval or conniyance.
WOODROW WILSON"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
A CITY HALL.

The need of city hall was never
more apparent than now. Two big
events are on the schedule, and both
demand better treatment than will
be accorded them.
Next week the Apple Carnival viii
be the main attraction in the city.
Because of the lack OF a place in
which to entertain the exhibitors and
visitors an appeal had to be made to
Mr. Kent w. Miller for the use of his
new garage on East Burke street.
The Berkeley County Poultry AS.
sociation, after making careful
canvass, was compelled to ask Mr..
Miller for a favor. In this instance,
he readily granted It. and for two
specific purposes this building will be
used to show the people Of Berkeley
and surrounding counties what the
products of the Eastern Panhandle
are.
Mr. Miller is doing this without
cost to either institution, but had he
been so disposed as to have placed
heavy tax upon either or both it
is doubtful If either would be held
But these are not all II the city
were provided with hall it would
become the convention city of the
Eastern Panhandle Churches would
be looking in this direction, secret
orders would not hesitate to invite
their friends to meet here next
year" the Firemen's Association
would be induced to ask for the an
nual convention, and above all when
visitors would arrive here they could
be shown the City Hall without fear
of anybody feeling embarrassed.
On Saturday the Shriners will hold
an important meeting here. With a
hall, such as the city deserves and
needs, the visitors would be enter
tanned in royal STYLE and the home
people could point to meeting place
with pride. 1t is no wonder that
when local men visit other cities and
attend large gatherings they refrain
from extending an invitation for the
next meeting to be helu in this city.
Here is an opportunity for good
work That 1t is needed is believed
by everybody, and that 1t must come
is assured. The people should man
fest some interest in the matter and
show the authorities that they desire
such building, and that without de-
Law
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
OBITUARY
RAYMOND 3. Born.

Raymond B Dorm died last night
at O'Clock in the Mercy Hospital,
Baltimore. Of spinal trouble from
which he had long suffered. Recent
~ his condition became serious and
he submitted to an operation. and a
portion OF the back bone was remov-
ed. but Il failed to bring the expected
relief and he passed away as stated
The deceased was born in this city
8S years ago, and was the son Of NJ.
4. and Margaret A. Dorm, both de-
ceased. Fifteen years ago he located
IN Baltimore and spent the remainder
of his life there. At the time OF his
death he was foreman OF the laun-
dry in the University Hospital.
Mr. Dorm was married to Miss Anna
carney and to their union one son,
Raymond, Jr., was born. who with
bis mother survive He is also sur
vived by the following half brothers
and sisters: VI. l. Dorm. city: Mrs.
G. G. Westrater. city; Mrs. O A.
West, Baltimore. Md; Mrs. ]. D. Cop
enhayer city; Mrs Howe, city, and
Mrs. b. " Adinger Of Lake City,
South Dakota. The following are the
brothers and sisters: s. B. and Ed
ward Dorm, city; Oscar Dorm of New
ark, Ohio; Mrs. John Brumbaugh,
city; Mrs. William Davis. Of Newark,
Ohio, and Mrs. Alex Shepherd city
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning from the residence In Bal
timore The relatives in this city
will 20 to Baltimore this. afternoon to
attend the funeral.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
THE TAX YEAR.
NOT A PARTY QUESTION

Currency and banking reform is
not properly a party question, and
cannot be made a party question save
as Republicans are faithless to their
platform professions and Democrats
are intolerant OF Republican partic'
ipation.
B. Ia parties are committee TO leg
islation which will prevent the re-
currence Of money panics" and pro
vide better currency facilities" II
the dominant party is specific in its
hostility to a central bank and big
bank control the minority party by
It's failure to indorse the Aldrich bill
has made itself implicitly hostile,
There is therefore no good reason
why both parties should not come to
gether in the Senate on the basis Of
the pending bin, which may sill be
faulty in detail but which in sub
stance admittedly would achieve the
ends sought by both 1t is OF great
credit to the minority Senators that
they are showing disposition to
meet the Administration halfway on
behalf OF early action.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
THEY FAD NOTHING TO DO.

The World keeps twit,ing Repre-
seutatives Sutherland Moss and Avis
about spending so much OF their time
at home. Senator Gof also comes in
for a share OF the censure The fact
is, none of the gentlemen named had
anything to do and Washington is
a dull place unless one is busy Dem
ocrats decided to legislate by eau
Gus, which barred out all Republi-
cans They we're like poor boys at a
constructing. They went home or
elsewhere. some repairing their poll.
teal fences others seeking such 1i-
version as pleased them
But NOT nearly all Of the Dem0cra's
are there else Leader Mann could
not clog the wheels any old time 1.
would be well for The World to warn
Democrats to Keep on the job They
are responsible
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
A WARM WELCOME,

The Weston Independent says.
THE Independent joins the press Of
the state pn warmly welcoming
Arthur 3. Smith back into the field
Of newspaper action. He is again on
the Martinsburg Herald. That paper
was one Of the Independents most
highly priced exchanges when the
former was young in the field, and
Mr. Smith was then its able and coar-
ageous editor. Afterwards he was a
field man for the Postoffice Depart.
ment for some time, but his real
home by reason Of natural abilities
and peculiar adaptation Is in news
paper work and he Is only getting
back home"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
phlIip stephen crnnInnham-

Philip stephen Cunningham, an old
and well known citizel Of the city.
died this morning at 1890 O'Clock al
his home, corner South Spring and
East John streets, very suddenly
Wednesday he was enjoying his usual
health, but upon his retarh acme in
the evening he complained Of severe
pains in hs stomach and kidneys.
This morning he appeared worse and
DR. Thomas was summoned After
the doctor left he began sinking and
the end came before Dr. Henshaw,
who was called, arrived.
Mr. Cunningham was born in the
county and was son Of Major and
Mrs. John Cunningham, and for several
years was farmer near Ardea For
a time he was in the United States
revenue service, and was located in
Arkansas and North Carolina Later
he was Uaited States Deputy Mar shall
with headquarters in this city A
COW years ago re retired, and spent
the remainder OF his life in the city.
Mr. Cunningham was married 20
Miss Mary McCable. and 70 their
unioh was born two sons. Ear and
Leo. who with their mothe. survive
him. No funeral arrangements laye
been made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
MISS zurie v. Hack.

Little Miss Zurie Virginia Hack,
the six year old daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs, Philip Hack, corner Of North
Queen and East Burke streets, died
Tuesday morning at 7;40 o'clock OF
diptheria Some days ago she was
stricken with the disease and from
IT'S mcepency her recovery was doubt
full
The little girl is survived by her
father and mother one sister Doro-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
Council Enioined.

Charleston has been worrying over
renewal of the franchise OF the com
pany which supplies that city with
mechanical water petition re
Questing renewal has been up for
some time. When victory for the
water company was about TO perch
an injunction was presented and end
ed proceedings for the time being
Charleston would better own its own
plant like such progressive towns as
Martmsburg and Parkersburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

thy and Leo. brother. Tuesday
the body was taken to cumber-
land on train 10. ana the funeral
may be held upon their arrival If
not II win take place early in the
morning Ribb Baron officlated
and interment was made in the Jew
lsh cemetery.
In the death Of the little child the
stricken parents have the heartfelt
sympathy OF their large host Of
friends. Recently son met an IN.
timely death, and the parents have
not yet recovered from that shock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
Still Knocking.

Parkersburg papers refer to a
$750,O00 steel plant that wants To-
cation at that flourishing city, No
town in the state has been so sue
cessful in the matter of securing new
industries as the metropolis of the
Little Kanawha. There is a reason.
Parkersburg owns her water supply
the best in the state has cheap gas
is but slightly affected by floods, has
good transportation facilities, has
well paved streets and splendid
schools
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

BIZ Finn, Of lttsburg, says the
Progressive" party will stick" But
Bill does not say who will be the
victim He stuck" Plttsburg as long
as a sufferering public would permit
him to do so and then went into po-
litical retirement for long time. The
Progressive" party gave him an OPP.
portunity to come to the front so he
came. Bill is a reformer, all right
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
No Snow Here.

Snow is reported from the western
portion of this state There was
quite a storm out there. Here there
was no snow, no storm and just a
moderate frost last night the first
real frost OF the season.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
CURRENT COMMENT
RAJ % 80.

The Normal" TAX ii per cen
upon the entire net income after de
ductions and exemptions have beer
calculated.
The Additional Tax IS levied on
the whole net income; and in addition
to the normal tax already assessed
The additional tax is TO be levied
as follows
per cent on amounts Of net income
between $4,000 and $4,000.
2 per cent ON amounts Of net income
between $4,000 and $4,000.
3 per cent en- amounts Of net income
between $4,000 and 100000.
4 per cent on amounts Of net income
between 100000 and $250.0O0.
s per cent on amounts Of net income
between $250,000 and 100000.
6 per cent on amounts Of net income
exceeding 100000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

A Chinaman who violated the
teachings of his childhood and broke
the laws of the ancient philosophers
jumped off a New York ferry boat
and drowned If others should do
likewise there would not even be an
undertaken left.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
GET READY 10 PAY.

! The time for making returns, OF
statements of income, is to be on or
before March /, of each year. The
persons who are to make returns are
the following:
l. Each person of lawful age who
has net income of $4,000 or more in
the preceding calendar year.
2. Persons, etc." acting for other
persons, if the income IN question ex-
ceeds $4,000.
3. Every person subject to add.
tional tax, (namely every person
whose total net income exceeds 49,
000) must himself make personal
return of his total net income from
all sources. In other words. such a
person cannot rely on returns made
for him by others under the provisions
for collection at Source"
Speaking generally. a person for
whom returns have been made by
another, through the operation OF
Collection at Source" need make NO
other return unless he had other net
income than that on which such col.
lection at source has ben made, ~
The returns. or statements. Of In
come when prepared are to be made.
1. TO the collector, or internal
revenue in the district IN which the
person lives or has his principal place
Of business.
2. In the case of persons resident
abroad, to the collector of the district
in the United States in which the
principal place Of business of the per
son resident abroad is TO be found
3. In the case of trustees. etc, to
the collector Of the district where the
trustee, etc, resides. or n the dis.
trict where the will or other legal in
strument under which he acts, is re-
corded.
The contents or returns, or state
ments of income must show the fol
lowing:
a. Gross income from separate
sources.
b, Total gross income from all
sources
C. Items of expenses and allow
ances claimed as deductions,
The exceptions are that guard ans,
etc. are required to make return only
of the net income of others subject to
tax, Those subject to normal" tax
need not include in their returns divi-
dends of corporations which are them.
selves subject to tax on income.
THE TAX YEAR.
The tax year is hereafter to be the
calendar year. but for 1918 the tax
period is to cover from March l to
December 81, and the tax is to be
levied on the net income arising dur
ing this period and the exemptions
and deductions are to be fve-sxths Of
those that would be allowed for full
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

In the Sixth Assembly district Of
New York Harry Kopp was nomina.
ted by the Republicans and was as
sured Progressive support. Then
the sanctifed contingent saw what
It believed to be an opportunity, so
II adopted the impeached governor
and will support him. KopD says he
will not withdraw and he is right
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
UNEMPLOYED.

II you are unemployed and desire
employment best suited to your abi-
ity, trv Want Ad Some Of the most
successful men have obtained their
present situations by investing in
Want Ad
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

1t now looks as If a crisis viii be
reached in Mexico within a few days.
The Herald cares little how the case
goes so this country does not become
involved
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
TESTING New Outfit.

This afternoon the county court is
testing the new compressed air out
IN which was recently purchased, on
the Kilmer road
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

Isn't It strange that new parties
always give has beens" an oppor.
tunity to come to the front They are
never slow in embracing an opportun-
ity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

Secretary of the Navy Garrison
says the Oregon will lead the mon
ster international fleet through the
Panama Canal This is graceful
act and will be applauded by all
Americans. The Oregon is a prec.
tous memory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

Get ready for Thanksgiving Pres
ident Wilson has so recommended
Thank fortune there is one thing
upon which all can agree.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

Lest we forget, it may not be amiss
to state that our distinguished Rep
resentatlve, Hon. w. G. Brown, is
now in Illinois, when, according to
The World he should be in his seat
in Congress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

President Wilson has called Re
publican Senators to his aid in the
preparation of a currency bill and
they have agreed to assist. II he
had done SO sooner, the bill might
now be a law. Too much politics is
not a good thing when it comes to
dealing with non-partisan measures.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

The hard coal trust pleads not
guilty. The general opinion is that
il is as guilty as Sulzer Why? BE.
cause 1t keeps all it can get by fair
or foul.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
DATE oE PAYMENT.

The tax is payable on or before
June 30.
The penalty for non.payment of tax
when due is 8 per cent plus per
cent MONTH The Nations Business
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
po You Want eoardera :?

Try a classified ad. Your aggres-
siveness will bring you in touch with
many people who desire board
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
oATE oF ASSESSMENT.

All persons are to be notified on or
before June l Of each year OF the tax
for which they are liable on income
for the preceding calendar year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25

The Apple Carnival will be on next
week. Get ready for it and do not
forget to fry some good apple fritters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-10-25
LEAVE

II, A. Riddle, Gen. Pass Agent.
W. A. Gard. Agent, Martlnsburg