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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-05
Files Petition With Railroad Commission for Permis-
 sr sion to Increase Rate
SIMILAR REQUEST
 MADE BY FRISCO
Request Also Made to Advance Pres ent 50-Cent Rate on Coal to Ger tain Manufacturing Indus-
 tries to 70 Cents
By l.. s. BETTY

Montgomery, August 4.--(Specal.) )-Peti- tion for authority 10 advance the coal rate from all of it's Alabama mines to Birmingham group points 10 cents per ton and to advance its present rate of coal to certain manufacturing industries To- cated at Anniston, Alabama City, At talla, Gadsden, Sylacauga and Talladega from 50 cents to 70 cents per ton has been made to the state railroad commits sion by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. A cimilar request to advance rates was made by the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad, both peti- tions of the Louisville and Nashville rail- road for an advance on coal rates is con- sidered one of the most important cases that the commission has ever been called upon to settle. The advance of 10 cents per ton coal to the Birmingham group, cn account of the vast coal consumption at those places is regarded as a momen- tous question, as is also the advance of 20 cents per ton asked for on coal for the use of certain manufacturing indus tries in the Anniston, Gadsden and Tal- ladega districts. These industries are now enjoying a special rate of 50 cents per ton, although the published tariff rate for public rate of 70 cents.
 In addition to the larger manufacturing districts which are now enjoying the spe- cial rate of 50 cents there are several smaller points, such as Slluria, Syca- more and others, that are intermediate points between coal mines and the above named cities, to which this 5O cents rate has applied, that the railroad company has asked permission to advance to the public rate of 70 cents. A
 The m Of mi t,t ni1 q affected, if the carriers position should be granted is about 60, Anniston alone having 23 plants enjoying the special rate of 50 cents per ton on coal. At Gads- den there are 13 plants enjoying the spe- cial rate, at Talladega there are eight and al Sylacauga there are seven, in ad- clifton to the plants are other places which l.,a-1 tl1. ial to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-05

tional work and is we'll adapted to fill the important position to which he was chosen
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21

A very pretty May wedding was sol.
smnlzed at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rosser L. Daley of Second avenue.
Charles Town. at 4-so p. m, Saturday,
May 10. when their daughter Miss Elsie
Ardelle. was given in marriage by her
father. to Mr.. Boyd Casper Grove. of
near Shenandoah Junction. Rev. Mr..
Tyler. of M e. Church South. perform
ed the ceremony.
The bride was becomingly attired in
a dress of white silk crepe and shadow
lace. aud carried boquet OF brides
roses aud lilies of the valley. She was
attended by her sister Miss Daisy. who
was attired in blue silk crepe aud car
ried blue forget-me-nots. The groom
was attended by his brother. Mr.. Frank
Grove. Miss Rosa Gray Striderrender-
ed pretty music from Lohengrene and
Hearts OF Flowers. Afterthe ceremony
luncheon and refreshments were served
to about one hundred guests. The bride
was the recipient of many beautiful pres
ents of silver. cut glass and linen. The
brides going away gown was Of the lat
est blue with hat to match. Mr.. and
Mrs. Grove lett on the 6;Ss train amid
showers Of rice and the good wishes of
their friends. for Washington and other
points east. They will be at home in
Martinsburg May 3oth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
Death Of Miss Minnie Henderson.

Passed away, after brief illness, in
Roanoke, on Wednesday, the 18th Of
May, Miss Minnie Henderson. q former
resident Of this PLACE, aged 81 years.
Miss Henderson was born in jefferson
County and was one of 3 large family.
of her seven brothers, five were gal
liant Confederate soldiers. Miss Hen
derson left here a number Of years ago
but returned about two years since to
make her home In Charles Town again.
She had been visiting her sisters in
Roanoke this winter, where she was
taken i'll. Her death came az great
shock to her numerous friends hcre. for
she was beloved by many. Gentle, re
fined, cultivated, devoted member of
the Epircopal 0hurch, her passing will
be deeply felt. Her remains were
brought here from Roanoke on Friday,
and funeral services were held at II
O'Clock in Zion Episcopal Church. con-
Quoted by the Rev. Jno. S. Alfriend.
assisted by the Rev. VIM. Meade, Of
Roanoke. Interment in Edge Hill Gem,
etary. The pailbearers were; Col. r.
P. Chew, Judge Frank Heckwith, TIC.
Green. John NJ. Howell, Walter Rely
Henry C. Page, H. P. Cline and Thorn
Perry. 2nd. She leaves three sisters
Mrs. Janet Hilleary. Mrs. Bette Hill,
cary. Mrs. Daugherty. and one brother
Mr., Chas Henderson, of the Eastern
Shora Md
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
County News.
Inns for tbs column should B, Ii i'd
later ihan Tussfsy evening.
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
News.

Camp Hill and Boliyar are redoIent
with snow ball bushes.
Sixty-eight years ago May 10. 1846
the country received the news Of the
signal successes of Gen. Zachary Tay-
Tor In the first two battles of the wal
between Mexico and the United States,
Congress authorized President Polk to
accept the services OF Sc, 900 and placed
$40. 600. 900. at his disposal.
Navigation was suspended on the
e. q o. Canal by bad cave in Of a
culvert few miles above Harpers
Ferry. The hole wa4 so large that In
9 short time all the water on the level
was drained.
Z Mr.. George Child lost a valuable
driving horse.
Persons from the cities have applied
for houses for the Summer months
Some want to rent furnished houses
Mrs. Magnus Ccckrell has returned
from Hagerstown,
The Misses Moler. of Roanoke, Va ),
are visiting their cousin. Mrs. Chas.
Smith.
Miss Gin Mo!er, of Baltimore, Md.
is visiting her mother, Mrs, Newton
Moler and sister, Mira. Cha. Smith.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
Robbers Loot Store.

A. Kaplon's Department Store at
Harpers Ferry was robbed Thursday
morning between the hours of and
Z o'clock of some $500 worth of goods.
The robbers attempted to force an
entrance from the front with the edge
of an ak, but were foiled. The local
ity being literally lighted both in
the front and rear with the light
glowing from the building made it
easy to discern any point susceptible
of being forced as an entrance. They
chose window in the third story,
approached from the rear where they
were able to step from the cliffs into
the building A pane of glass was
broken and the window raised. They
went through the different floors, APP
propriated the best of everything
jewelry, cutlery, habeFdashway, suits
of Clothing, underware, rain coats, and
suit cases with which they were abe
TO carry their loot away. After they
had changed their apparel from Skin
out for the highest priced articles oil
clothing, they sat down to lunch
of cheese and crackers and bananas
The bold robbery was only discover.
ed by the employees who arrived ear.
Hest at the store. The ak was iden-
titled by Mrs. James Allen living on
side street, who said she saw three
strange men near her home that after
noon, and their old clothing left be-
hind was also recognized as being
worn by them. Mr. ,Kan.an telegraph,
ed to detectives up and down the
RAILROAD and Nal Sylvester to be or
the lockout for the marauderS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
DR.. Daniel W. Border.

DIR. Daniel w. Border died at his res.
ldence here Sunday. aged 64 years He
was native of Shepherdstown. He at.
tended the University of Virginia, the
w. Va. University and graduated from
Bellevue Medical College in 1876. He
located IN Kearneysvirle in 1876 for the
practice of medicine, and lived there
until year or two ago when he moved
to Charles Town. He was the pioneer
fruit man of this section, having set out
20 acres in apple aud peach trees shortly
after locating there, and at the time of
his death owned an extensive orchard Of
I65 acres. He had been an invalid for
several years and contracted his sick
ness while in the discharge of his duty
as physician. He leaves his wife, who
was MISS Clara E. Cetzeudanner. one
son. Ralph, an attorney in Ell Paso,
Texas, AID one daughter. Miss Maigar-
ct at home. Services were held at tie
house in Charles Town, Wednesday 1T
1890 p m. and continued at Trinity
Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown al
$50. Interment-ia the cemetery at
Shepherdstown. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
. Berryvilie Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald minis. Mrs.
p. H. Powers and Miss ans Moore
motored to Hagerstown and Waynes-
boro on Tuesday.
Mrs. F. g. Hatehell Of Washington.
D. G.. is visiting her brothers at sEl-
ming ton. !"
Mr.. w. S. Mott of Dixondale. Glou-
cester Co., Va. spent . night ID town
last week.
Misses Jennie and Claire Reynolds OF
Scranton, Pa. are visiting their broth
er. Mr.. George Reynolds. at Edge
wood. "a
Mr.. John Realty and Miss Helen
Beatty of Pittsburgh. Pa, are guests
at Mr.. P. II. Powers.
DR.. and Mrs. l.. M, Allen of Win
chester. Va, went through town on
Saturday. enroute to 'Scaleby Manor
Mrs, A. P. Osborne visited her par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. George Plaster, al
Biuemont. the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Moore spent sev.
eral days in Washington. D. c., last
week.
Miss Dorothy Taylor of New York,
is visiting Mrs, j, r, Elder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
Marriage or Miss Hall To
Mr.. Richard B. Pue.


The wedding of Miss Virginia Pue
Hall. daughter OF Mrs. John H. Hall, Of
Charles Town. to Mr.. Richard B. Pue,
son of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Ridgely Pue. of Howard county, Nd.
took place at noon May I6. in the Chap
ell of Emanuel Protestant Episcopal
Church. Baltimore. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. DR.. Hugh Borch.
head. rector Of the church, in the pres
ence of the members of the two families
aud few intimate friends. The bride,
who was given away by her uncle. Mr..
Horace Tabb. of Martinsburg, wore q
costume of wisteria -colored broadclotb
with hat to match, and carried a shower
boquet of lilies of the valley aud maid
enhair ferns. Miss louise Hall, Of
Charles Town, who was her sisters only
attendant, was gownsd in violet with
Grape combined with chiffon, with hat
to match and carried Killarney roses.
Mr. Pue had as his best man Mr. Chas
Ridgefy Brown, of Waynesboro. Pa. A
small breakfast at the Stafford for the
bridal party and the Two immediate fam
lilies followed. After a porthern trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Pue. will make their home
IN Baltimare aud will spend the summer
a. Gainesville. Md. Among the out of
town guests were Miss. Elizabeth Hite
Hall. of East Orange, N. j.; Miss
Louise Hall. of Charles Town Mr.. Wm.
Baker Hall, of Highland county. Va;
NJ IS Mary Opie rAba. AMI Mr.. Horace
Tabb. Of " Ariius5urg, ,nd. Nr. Charles
R:dgely Brov !. of W4yuesb no, Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
VIM. Neill Dunn Killed.

Mr.. VIM NeilL Dunn, a well known
young man, formerly of Charles Town.
aged % years, was instantly killed al
Mercer, Pa, on Monday morning, May
4th. He was digging around a large
stone weighing between five and si1
tons. which fell upon him. The funera
services were held at the home of his
brother. r. B Dunn, Wednesday morn
ing, May s. at 10 o'clock. lntermeni
In Finley Township cemetery. Mercer
county. He is survived by his parents,
Mr., and Mrs. Robert A. Dunn, former.
" of Halltown, now living in Mercer:
one sister. Miss Annie Dgnn, Of Hall
town. and one brother. Mr.. Robert 4.
Dunn, of Mercer.
In memory of CUR loved ones gone be.
fore US
Thou art gone. but not forgotten,
Nor will you ever be,
AS long Is life and memory lasts,
We will remember thee.
You have fought the good fight,
You have finished your course.
Your last days were ended
By hard work and toll
BY the family.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
MiddleWay Notes,

Mrs Abraham Lloyd was hostess a
very pretty dinner on Wednesday
Her guests were Rev. and Mrs A, q
Mitchell, Mrs. A. T. Willis and Mis-
E'iz beth Barnes
Mrs. William Gilbert took advantag,
of the excursion on Sunday to visit he
daughter, Mira William Reid 10 Ralti
more. where she wilt spend week.
Mrs. Rose Gilbert and son John. sall
ed for a trip to Europe on Thursday
They will tour the continent and will
be gone several months,
MIR. Geo. alassford. Of MartiRsburg,
hut recently employed in Ohio, was
killed in a railroad wreck last week.
His remains were brought home and
inferred in Middleway on Thursday.
Mr.. Clyde Roberts, Of Washington,
srents Sunday with home folks here.
Mr. Robert Smith with assistants, il
cleaning up and putting in order the old
White church burying ground. He re-
ceived a generous remittance from Col.
] I'm H Leathers, Of Louisville, KY,
to defray expenses for the work. Col.
feathers having ancestors buried in the
sacred ground. He madesa generous
donation several years ago for the
same purpose which one people appre-
ciate to the utmost.
Misses Pauline Barns and julia Moore
escorted BY their friends. Messrs Day-
ii Childs and Anon G,antham. attend
eli the Quaker Meeting At HopeWell en-
Sunday. They enjoyed q charming
drive and spent deIiehf fiji ds
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21

Prof. ST, George Tucker Brooke died II
Washington. where he has had an
apartment. Saturday morning St.
George Tucker Brooke was born July
a.. 1874. at the University Of Virginia,
ibis maternal grandfathef3 Henry ST
George Tucker. being Professor OF Law
at that Institution at that time. He
went into the c. S. Navy at the age of
rs. in 1861; was I'd the Merrimac fight
(sse Hist. of W. Va. Maxwell. Vol. II,
| p 6zs.) He failed to pass physical ex-
animation for the navy and joined Co.
B, aud Va. Cavalry Gap. Steptoe9 Fitz
Lees Brigade. Col. Theo- Mumford.
He was wounded May aS. 1864. and was
still on crutches at the close Of the war.
He began the practice of Law in 1869 at
New Castle. Craig county, Va; came to
Charles Town in 1870. practiced law
with his father. Henry l.. Brooke, and
his brother-iu-law, Judge Daniel B..
Lucas. In 1878 be was elected first
Professor of the w. Va. Law School at
Morgantown and continued until 1909,
professor there. He lived to ses the
school he founded Thoroughly establish.
ed. He was married Aug. r.. 1882, to
Miss Mary Harrison Brown. who sur
wives him, He also leaves two SONS aud
one daughter. Mess Tucker and Frank
Braoke, and Miss Annie w. Brooke.
Funeral services were held in the Epis.
scopal Church in Charles Town, Mondey
morning conducted by Revs. ]. S. Al
friend and VIM Meade. Interment in
Zion churchyard.
An old time Democrat, few
men in the country were as wei
informed as to his party's history
and Npo icies as DIR. Brooke. During
his long tenure of the Chair Of Law
at the University he trained many
the now most prominent and success
full law yers in West virgi, ia, who held
him in esteem for his scholarly mas
terry of the law and in real affection
for the kindly and courteous consideIa
tion he showed to all within the sphere
of his influence. His PASSING to ''rest
under the shade of the trees with his
comrades of the long ago will bring
sorrow to many heart in the state OF
his adoption. who will cherish the mem
DRY of dear friend of whom it might
be said in very truth
Tho modest, ON his unembarrass d
brow
Nature had written-''G Gentleman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
Auction Bridge Party.

Mrs, Philip Nelson gave most at
tractive Auction Bridge party, in honor
Of her guest, Mrs. Wsddill. of Dam
vile. Va, on Thursday afternoon at
her home on Washington Street. The
house was tastefully decorated with
spring flowers, and delicious refresh.
ments were served. Mrs. Waddill re-
ceived the guests prize. and Miss
Eloise Beckwith the prize for the high.
est score. Those playing were Mrs.
Waddill. Mrs. W, F. Alexander, Mrs.
]. i. Brazier, Mrs. VIM. Neill, Mrs.
Rolf G.rhardt, Mrs. Chas, q. Baylor.
Mira. w. ]. Wright. Mrs. George D.
Moore. Mrs. VIM Campbell. Mrs. Chas.
A. johnson. Mrs. E. E. Cooke, Misses
Eloise Beckwith, Margaret Chew, Bar
bara Campbell, Margaret Mason, Mary
Morris Mason. Sara Coe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
WITHDRAWAL. GARD.

When ! agreed to enter the race;
hoped to be able TO make an active
canvass for the State Senate. But
find that the present condition of my
health and the duties owe to my fam
lily are such that it will be impossible
for me to carry on the campaign in the
four Counties of the District. am
compelled to withdraw from the con-
tast.s
! feel deeply grateful for the warm
support given me by my many friends
in Jefferson County. The great kind
ness shown in my behalf in this Coun-
ty, viii be cherished by me among the
treasures Of friendship.
BRAXT0N ID. GIBSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
Coxey's Army In Town.

General" Jacob S. Coxey with Mrs
coxey, their little son and daughter
and eleven faithful followers arrived
in Charles Town Thursday afternoon
and spent the night here on their way
to Washington, Alright, Coxey made
a speech from his phaeton in. from
of the Court House to a crowd OF
about $50 men and boys, He de.
nounced all existing political parties
and urged his hearers to unite in de-
handing the financial system he has
been advocating since he started O.
his famous march to Washington
twenty years ago. On reaching Wash
ington on Monday. the General haC
only Ave recruits left.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
Mrs, Mary Aisquith And Nj.
William Goldsberoush
Hughes Married.

Mrs. Mary A. Forsythe, widow Of
DR.. Dunbar Forsythe, Of this city, and
daughter Of the late Archie Aisquith
an ! Mrs. Mary Aisquith. and Mr. Viii
lam Goldsborough Hughes were quietly
married in Baltimore. The wedding
occurred at the rectory Of old st. Paul'f
Church. the Rev. Mr.. Kinsolving Of.
floating. They were accompanied to
Baltimore by Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad H.
Symes, Mr.. and Mrs. W. j! Pettus,
Mrs. E. 5. Whitehead, and Mr.. George
Hughes. brother Of the bridegroom
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes will spend then
honeymoon at Atlantic CITY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
BRAXTON d. GIBSON
FOR THE LEGISLATURES.

10 The Voters OF Jefferson County:
/ am asking of each of you con
tinuance as Clerk Of the County Court
for second term. and IL in the primary
election to be held this spring. by your
votes, crafty my desire. I promise you
Ia the future. the same attention that
| have given you, and the Office, 10 the
past,
Gratefully yours,
CHAS. A. JOHNSON,
Clerk of County Court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21

Mr.. B. 2. Ramey has been quite sick.
Mrs. Henry Wattles, OF Alexandra,
spent several days in town this week.
Miss Mary McCluer Of Parksrs burg.
Is the guest of Miss Mary PorterfeId.
Mrs. Abner Hopkins and little daugh-
ter of BueDa Vista, are guests at Mans
field.
Miss Katherine Riddle attended the
funeral Of Mrs. Nm. Ellicott in Balti-
more last week.
Miss Eliza Perry returned today from
Staunton, and is with her aunt. Mrs.
Cruger w. Smith.
Mrs. Whitmore. of Roland Park, Md.
spent the weekend with her cousin,
Mrs. T. G. Bowl NJ.
Mr.. Wm. H. Wilson and family re-
turned on Wednesday from Pass a
Grille. Florida.
Hon. ]. Sloan Kuykendall, OF Rom
ney. was business visitor in town on
Monday
Mr.. James II. Mason. IT,, who has
been qiite sick with tonsilitis is recup
Grating.
Mr.. John Kennedy Of Cambri ise,
Mass. has been visiting his sister, Mrs.
Edmund Taylor.
Mrs. Ellie Mason Page of Charlottes-
vile. Va is the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
jams n. Mason. Jr.
Mr.. William johnson IF Crescent, W.
Va, is visiting HIN AMI Mrs. John NJ.
Daniel.
Miss Mary Morrow has returned
from Ell Paso. and is at Stephenson
Seminary. s.
Mr. T. c. Bowling left on Tuesday
to attend the Grand Commandery of
Knights Templar in SESSION at PArkers
burg.
Miss Sara Coe left on Sunday night
for New York. AMI will be gone about
two weeks.
Miss Margaret May Bord r is at
home fran Hannah Moore Academy,
called here by the illness and death of
her father, DR.. D. w. Border.
DR.. Willard Cooke and bride are at
the jefferson. DR.. Cooke is son of |
DR. Henry Cooke. formerly of Charles
Town, but now of Galveston. Texas
Mrs. Joseph Trapaell and SVss Re-
becca Tfapnell loft on Monday fox VII
mington, Delaware. where they will |
visit the Rev. Richard Trapaell.
Messrs. W. o. Norris and 7. T. Perry |
attended the celebrate of the 50th |
of the charge of the v. NJ.
I. Cadets at N4w Market, Va. last
week.
Mrs. George Eyster, Miss Eleanor
Evster, Miss Frances Moore and Mr..
William johnson. Of Crescent, w. Va.
motored to New Market last week to
witness the charge of the v. M. |. Ca
diets.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Rouss arrived
IN New York last week. and are now
IN Atlantic City. before returning I'd
Shaenon Hill. Mr.. Rouss' health is re-
ported to be much improved.
DR.. VIM. Meade of Roanoke. was
here to attend the funeral of Miss Min
ME Henderson, and while in town was
the guest of Mrs Coe and Miss Travers
Mr.. Meade preached in the Episcopal |
Church Sunday morning.
Mrs. Janet Hillary. Mrs. Bette Hill
Iiary and MIR. james Bolts, of Roanoke,
Mr.. Edgar HILLARY, of Philadelphia,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Henderson.
from the Eastern Shore, attended the
funeral Of Miss Minnie Henderson on
Friday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-05-21
Church Items.

Services in st. James Catholic
Church: second Sunday, mass 8;45 q, m.
fourth Sunday. mass 1890 a. M, even
ing services 7:SO p. m. Sunday School
every Sunday 9:45 .. m.
ReY. Mr.. Hessel. of GerraFdstown, will
lreach in the Presbyterian Chapel next
Sunday May oath.
Slshet tir u.xt SIAday by Pastor Cole,
ct Opera House, II a m, 1.-THE Father Of
Light. !" So. iible Heading. pm, ..Soul
Life,n~