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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
SUIT FOR DIVORCE
HALTED BY COURT
Justice Adkins Temporarily
Enjolns P. n. Marcum From
Prosecuting in w. Va.

Philip H. Marcum, said to be q spe-
cial assistant to Attorney General
Mitchell, was enjoined temporarily to-
day by Justice Jesse G. Adkins of the
District Supreme Court from prosecut-
ing q divorce suit in Cabell County,
w. va, against his wife, Marie 8. Mar
cum, 1920 Vermont avenue. Mrs. Mar
cum brought suit for limited divorce
September last, and Marcum filed an
answer asking the dismissal Of the
wife's suit and the granting of linn
tied divorce to him. He is under order
Of the court to pay temporary alimony
of $40 per month to the wife.
Mrs. Marcum in asking for the in
junction to prevent the prosecution OF
the suit against her in the West Vir-
ginia court tells the court that the first
intimation of the suit was received last
Monday in q letter from a friend re-.
siding at Huntington, w. Va, in which
she was informed that among the cases
assigned for hearing in Cabell County
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
Bungalow Aprons, 55c

We're 81
50 Bungalow Aprons in red only. Sizes l6 to
Is and 50 to A..
~ Wash Frocks. Were $l9S, $2.0S Now, Csc
IS Shocks in blue, tan and Green. Small and
Iarke sizes. Were 81. Now. ......-......6 Sc
IL Uniforms. Broken sizes. Were $l.95 end
$205. Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Use
2 NeSIiaees. Were $40. Now. $3.50. .$2.95
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
LAUNCHES DRIVE
TO WATER TREES
Mrs. M. de Clare Berry Moves
to Organize Citizens Asso.
Citations in Project.

A move to organize citizens associa-
tons and other groups in campaign
TO urge the necessity Of watering the
Districts drought-imperiled shade trees
has been launched by Mrs. M. de Glare
Berry.
Numerous residents Of the District
have pledged their support TO Mrs.
Berry in an effort to sell the idea to
householders.
The plan, MRS. Berry said, has the
unqualified Endorsement Of District and
Government officials charged with the
care of trees. Although the Capitals
trees are said to be in danger, particu-
larry the smaller ones, no funds are
available to water those in front Of pri-
vately owned property.
Authorities say several days of al
most continuous rain will be necessary
to penetrate to the roots through the
sun-baked ground.
Householders have been asked to
water the trees in front of their prop.
critics with garden hose. The trees re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28

quire large amount Of water over
period of several days.
The larger trees, like those which
interlace over . part Of New Hamp-
shire avenue, have suffered less be-
cause their roots penetrate 20 the COM
paratively moist soil well below the
surface.
Smaller trees along the curb, how
ever. are In grave danger unless sus-
OF the smaller trees, the sycamore
and American elm or Eastwood require
a particularly large amount of moisture,
Mrs Berry said.
Mrs. Berry said she has communi-
Gated by telephone with various de-
partment heads of the District Gov
eminent and with David Babp, secre-
tary of the Federation Of Citizens As
sociations. She also Is existing the
support Of presidents OF the citizens
associations.
'"Trees growing along the curbs,
Mrs. Berry said, already are somewhat
handicapped by the concrete surface Of
sidewalk and street. know Of sew
eral Instances where these trees al.
ready have died, and the full extent Of
Tire damage, experts tell me, viii not
be apparent for some time yet.
"Trees in many localities already are
shedding leaves--a sure sign that the
health Of the tree has suffered. The
trees of washington are known every
where and represent one of the Capt.
tails biggest assets, both in their beauty
and in their healthy influence on hu-
man hfeg'
Mrs Berry said preliminary steps are
under way for the establishment OF 9
permanent organization dedicated tC
the care and protection Of Washing
toms trees. It is undecided as yet, she
said, what the organization will b.
called
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28

brey then surrendered, was taken from
automatic pistol, fully loaded, was
found on his person. He also had Q
box of cartridges.
This was one Of the mtet daring
hold-ups we have ever had III this city
and the fact that 1t has been so
promptly and so successfully cleared aup
and all OF the participants arrested, is
attributed solely to the Intelligent and
untiring efforts Of the officers named,
and recommend that they BE- ofIiclally
commended therefor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28

Septemher . was q suit Of Philip II.
MarClm against Marie 3. Marcum.
Althoueh Marcum in his answer
claimed to be q citizen of Hunting
ton, w. va, temporarily In the Dis
trict as an employee Of the ONCE Of the
alien property custodian, Mrs. Marcum
asserts that they have lived In the Dis
trict since 1919 and their marital din
cuIties should be settled here. Attor-
news Dwight e. Rorer and Cyril 8. Lew
renee appear for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
BOYS Flee Industrial Home School

Two 14-year-old inmates OF the In
dustrial Home School for Boys, Ed
ward Burgess and Eugene Copeland,
escaped from that institution yesterday
afternoon by walking OF while guards
were not watching them. Both lads
were clad in the regulation blue shirt
and Khaki trousers Of the school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
Lightning Strikes
Twice, Damaging
Lynchburg Home
~ the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LYNCHBUR0, Va, August 2s.
Lightning does strike twice in
the same place.
During q thunderstorm ycster-
day afternoon, lightning struck
a tree in the yard Of M. p. Nc
Mahon Of this city, Travelled on
a radio aerial into the house,
ripped . lightning arrester to
pieces and burned up O radio set
worth 5000. A second or tive
later bolt struck the house
from the opposite side and melted
wires In Q telephone. Plaster
was torn from the walls, but
members of the Mcmahon family
were uninjured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
Girls Dresses, Csc
Were $I.SS

Were $I.9S
81 Girls Ponsee and Orsandy Dresses. Sizes
7 to II.
Juniors White Goats. Were $S.9S and $40.
NOW .pA.I0
Girls Wool E n m b les. Were $5.05.
Now .................. 80
s Juniors Goats. Were $l6.50 Now, .$8.95
Is Girls Sweaters. Were $29S. Now. AS
s Girls Wool Skirts. Were S20S. Now, $l.9S
Girls Wool Skirts. Were $1e5. Now, Csc
76 Girls Hats. Were $l.95. Now. .2sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
MURPHY HONORED
BYCOMMISS|ONERS
Officer Who Captured Bank
Runner Bandit and Three
Others Commended.

The District Commissioners today Of
fcially commended Precinct Detective
F1ennis J. Murphy. thirteenth precinct,
for "initiative, interest, observation ana
energy" displayed in the investigation
made by him of the robbery OF Oil
bert HYATT, IT., q runner for the Mount
Vernon Savings Bank, August !, and
an his arrest of Paul Calvin Embrey
as the leader of the party engaged IN
Abe crime. The Commissioners, N ap-
proving q recommendation TO this eI-
4ect by Mai. Henry @. Pratt, superin-
1endent of police, added that they de-
aired to express to Murphy their APP
nreciation for his WORK, which Us
worthy Of emulation on the part OF
avery member of the Police Depart
nent." A copy of the commentator
was ordered placed in Murphy's record
In the report of Inspector William
Q. Shelby on the crime, he recon-
Ynended Official communication for
HEADQUARTERS Detectives H. E. Brodie,
n, e. Oele and Pvt. E. F. Lewis OF the
thirteenth precinct, but the Commits
eioners singled out Murphy for the
honor.
Report of Shelby.
The Shelby report reads, in part:
ION the morning OF Friday, August
4, 1880, one Gilbert Hyatt. jr, runner
for the Mount Vernon Savings Bank,
was held up on NJ street near Fifteenth
street, forced into an automobile ana
taken through the city into Rock Greek
Park. where he was robbed at the point
of a pistol of about $4,000.
THE report was flashed to this bu-
reau and Detective Sergts. Hubert E.
Brodie, Howard T. Ogle and Thomas G,
Bragg were Immediately dispatched to
the scene"
Then follows a description of the
ear the hold-up men drove, and the
report continues by saying that Murphy,
who was on his day of, heard the
broadcast of the number of the car and
the description of the men when he
dropped into the thirteenth precinct:
The description tailed with those OF
o trio of men Murphy had chased
shortly before on suspicion that they
were guilty of HOUSEKEEPING although
be failed to get his men. Murphy
interested himself voluntarily In the
case and after considerable work secured
che arrest Of two of the guilty parties,
from whom he learned of the identity
OF Embrey. Later:
Information Of Embrey.
murphy. on arriving at his home,
Ras given information by citizen that
Ernbrey, driving q roadster, was then
en- route to meet girl at Tennessee
avenue and c street northeast. Realiz-
ing that immediate action was neces-
sary, he secured the cooperation of q
citizen with an automobile and directed
the citizen to drive him TO the point
named. On arriving at this point Muir
ply recognized the car from the de-
ecription previously given and, driving
IN front of 1t, sprang from the car in
which he was riding to the automobile
occupied by Embrey Embrey reached
for his pistol, but Murphy covered him
and told him that If he attempted 10
draw his pistol he would kill him. En-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
COnvicts to Welcome Star.

OsS1NNo, N. r, August % tR.--'
Residents Of Sing Sing are planning tO
give Joy to q home coming movie star,
Joan Lawes, 8 years old, daughter Of the
warden, Is en- route from Hollywood.
An old sailor has made a miniature
five-masted schooner for her and other
convicts have contrived other presents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
Infants and Juvenile

A~V~5 ~ 20 81
o6 pieces including Infants and Juveniles
Dresses Play Suits, Shirts and Hats.
IS Hats and Berets. Were 81 and $l.25.
- Infants Slips. Were SSc. Now :. -. .3Sc
81 pairs Infants Part Wool Hose. Were Soc.
NOW soc
s Rain Goats. Were $5.95 Now. .S2oS
! Rain Coat. Was $2.95 Now. ........$l.4S
Is pairs Boys Pants. Broken sizes. Were S8c
20 Slsros NOW sSoC
6 pairs Knit Pants Were SSc Now -. .3Se
THE DOWN STAIRS STORE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
Returned to St. Elijah sth's.

Sanford Adams, 22-year-old patient
at the st. Elizabeth's Hospital, was
arrested and returned to the institu-
ton by police last night after he scaled
the front wall and hurried away from
the institution. Ofncials Of the hospital
were notified of Adams escape by John
E. Thompson, colored. Of T44 Barry
road southeast, who saw the patient
climb the wall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
Boys Wear

Wash Suits, In sizes TO 8;
$3.50 values, in crash, broadcloth,
rayon mixtures, linen and QQr
beach cloth ..............
wash Pants-Boys' crash and
khaki color pants, in sizes z 9Oc
to Is. Friday bargain at. ~
Boys BIOuses-"Bell' and other
standard makes OF broadcloth and
percale blouses. In sizes 9 to Is.
plain colors and fancy pat go
terms
Boys 79c Shirts, high neck and
long sleeves. Plain colors. 1Qc
Sizes 1915 to 14la........
esc and sec Pajamas Of cotton
pongee In one-piece style. Mostly
plain colors, some fancy EQn
patterns Sizes 4 10 H.. OOS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
Women's Silk Hose, SOC

Women's Silk Hose, SOC
Reduced from, Higher Prices
Miscellaneous lot of 264 pairs Silk Hose, Isle
reinforced. Mostly light shades, including few
dark. Broken size range. IRRECULARS.
20 pairs Dexdale Chiffon Hose in medium
shades. Broken sizes. IRREGULARS.
Were $lSO. Now .....................7
IS pairs Bembere Dull-Finish Hose, in light
shades. IRREGULARS Broken size RANGES.
Reduced Observation-Disclosures. ...SOc
Girls / Socks, 1Sc pair
Were 35c and Soc
100 pairs plain white with fancy cuffs. Also
plain colors. Size range from to 9h.
20 pairs Boys Socks We're soc pair. Now lSc
RayOn Sports Vests, 35c
Greatly Reduced
SO Vests, in pastel shades with contrasting
trimming. Broken size range.
63 pieces including chemise, vests and panties
of rsyon. Also few extra size chemise. Were
81. NOW ................... $500. :. - 'OoC
20 Cotton. and Rayon Crepe Gowns Reduced
to Observation-Disclosures. ''''''. -: 'O0c
81 Cotton Knit and Rayon Vests. Reduced
Brassieres and Bandettes
55c We're 7se
A Brassieres and Bandettes. SOILED. Sizes
81 to 50 and 81 to ~.
% Bandsttes. SOILED. Sizes 81 to Sc. Were
II 10 CrSIs.. soiLRD. Size. Is, ~ and 70.
were 81 aa 4aE si DowH Ts sTiiRs sroal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
Reyolvers Taken From Home.

Police today are investigating the
theft Of two pistols reported yesterday
by Albert Mackenzie of 1101 Raum
street northeast. The revolvers, one of
SO caliber and the other Of az caliber,
were taken from Mackenzie's home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-28
Plans Special Sermon.

Rev. q. z. Brown, pastor or the
Mount Zion Baptist Church, will preach
q special sermon at the Vermont Ave-
nue. Baptist Church at $50 o'clock to-
night, The public Is invited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16

Mr.. John R. Hope, of near Deer
Park, called at The Republican office
on business last Friday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16
DIED
DAVID ]. ARNOLD

David ]. Arnold died Saturday
morning, January a, 1880, at the
Memorial hospital, Cumberland, Nd,
where he was taken on Monday, De-
cember 80. Mr.. Arnold, when butcher
ing, cut his finger slightly. It became
infected and finally turned into blood
poisoning. He was rushed to the hos
pital where it was found necessary to
amputate the right leg above the
knee. The efforts to save his life,
however, were unsuccessful. =
Mr.. Arnold is survived by his wild
ow, Mrs. Mary w. Arnold, and an
adopted daughter, Mrs. Harry Peter
son; three brothers, Louis w., Daniel
and Joseph, all of near Thomas, w.
Va; one sister, Mrs. Emma Close, of
Cumberland.
:. Mr.. Arnold was born at Fairfax
Rock, w. Va, August 10, 1859. He
was Joined in marriage to Miss Mary
Wilson Ashby in 1882.
Funeral services were held from the
family home, Rev. s. A. lessee Off
ciating. Interment was made in the
family cemetery on the home farm.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16
GORMAN.
T. L. C. Club.

The T. L. C. Club met at the home
of Mrs. T. G. Hanlin recently with
the following present: Mrs. Austin
Schwartz, Mrs. Robert Oates, Mrs.
Emmett Williams, Mrs. James Gilbert,
Mrs. Murray White, Mrs. J. Beatty
Smith and Mrs. T. G. Hanlin.
Personal Mention
VIM. F. Splitter has returned to
Durbin, where he is employed, after
spending his vacation with relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Robinson, Con-
fuence, Pa, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. F. White recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Barrick, Kitz-
miller, visited the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. White, few days
last week.
D. C. Rulings, game warden in this
section, has been stocking Maryland
streams with trout from inches to
IL inches long which were received
here from the Bear Creek hatchery a
few days ago.
The All Club of Gormania met IL
few days ago under the direction Of
Miss Besse M. Conklyn, of Moore
field, w. Va. The members selected
their projects for the coming year.
The majority of the boys took either
gardening or chicken raising while
the girls chose sewing or cooking.
H. L. Aronhalt has returned to FL
'kins after visiting his father, M. Ar
onhalt, who is i'll.
Mrs. Frank Lloyd, who has been i'll
at her home of pneumonia, is improv-
ing at this time.
Raymond Aronhalt was in Thomas
on business recently.
Jack Williams has returned from a
visit to friends in Uniontown.
Riley Paugh spent the weekend
with friends and relatives here.
Messrs. Patrick Miller and J. A..
Flesnor have returned from Peters
burg W. Va, where they were for
some time.
R. T. Miller was business visitor
in Keyser recently. -
1t has been reported that there is to
be a four million dollar hydro-electric.
project built on Stony River, near
here. This work, it is reported, is to-
be done by Chicago company for the
purpose of furnishing power for vari-
GUS plants farther down the line.
Don Foley, of Mt. Storm, visited
relatives here recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Foley, accom-
panied by Wayne Bonner, of Mount
Storm, were guests Of the formers
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16
Extension Conference Is Set for
January FL to "a.

The annual conference of county
and home demonstration agents and
specialists Of the University of Mary
land Extension Service will be held
from January 81 to "a, the theme of
the meetings to be "Better Business
in Agriculture" it is announced by
DR.. T. B. Symons, Director. In addi-
ton to the many speakers of promi-
hence who are being brought to the
University for the conference there
will be discussions and talks by mem
bers of the Extension Service and
Experiment Station of the University
of Maryland.
Specialists and county agents will
hear talks by DIR. C. B. Smith, Chief
of the Division of Extension Work,
U. S. Department of Agriculture, and
Mrs. R. G. Sporlein, New Windsor,
Md, Master Farm Homemaker in
1923; Hon. Charles S. Wilson, of the
Federal Farm Board, and DIR. R. A.
Pearson of the University of Mary
land. Thursday DIR. C. E. Ladd, of
Cornell University, will address the
group on Importance of Economic
Information in the Extension Pro-
gram" j. W. Davis, President of the
Maryland Farm Bureau, will also
speak on Better Business"
Thursday evening DR.. and Mrs. T.
B. Symons will entertain the special
lists and agents at their home in Col
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16
Oakland High School News

The faculty advisers of the coax"
were in conference with a representa-
tive of the Baltimore Engraving
company one day this week, and it
looks as though the coax" will be up
to standard.
The seniors of o. H. S. will award
$40 in gold to help finance the COAX"
and all are asked to help.
The girls Basketball team is hav-
ing regular practice and the material
is coming into fine shape.
The Oakland High School Boys
Basketball team has settled down to
real practice for their next appear
ance against a high school team. At
present it looks as though Stemple
and Maroney are sure of the forward
berths and Graves and Butler the
guard positions, with three cornered
fight going on between Rice, Sollars
and Moore for the center position.
The team plays its next game on
Friday, January "a, at Oakland with
Mt. Savage High school as the oppon-
ents. The next day they journey to
Pennington to play the Pennington
High school team.
Everyone should be there and help
support a fighting Oakland team.
Mr.. Arthur Humbertson, head of
the Commercial Department of the
Oakland High school, was married
Saturday in Brownsville, Pa, to Miss
Jane Harvey, of Mt. Lake Park, Md.
We extend to the couple our best
wishes and much happiness for their
future. .,q. .....,.I ...,
JACQUELINE LOCKYER,
BERNARD ,GONDER, JR.,
I l!. School Reporters.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16
eye Park. The following day, DR.. O.

lege Park. The following day, DR.. o.
E. Baker, of the Bureau of Agricul-
tural Economics, U. S. Department
of Agriculture, and A. G. Ensor, of
the Maryland State Grange, will be
the main speakers in the morning.
That afternoon the conference will
end and the county and home demon
stration agents will return to their
respective counties.
Miss Elsie M. Benthien, home dem
onstration agent, and John H. Car
ter, county agent of this county, will
attend the conference.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16

Mrs. Paul B. Naylor will entertain
a number of her friends at her home
on Wilson street this evening.
An invitation dance will be held in
the ball room of the Manhattan Hotel
on Wednesday evening of next week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16

Mrs. Harland L. Jones is visiting
her sister, Mrs. w. o. Zacharias, at
Chambersburg, Pa, this week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16
Automobile Wreck.

Automobile Wreck.
What might have resulted in fatal
wreck was averted by several men
who rushed to the aid of the occupant
of a car which turned over and pinned
the driver beneath it on the Hoffman
Hill, near German, a few days ago..
The man was rescued from his
perilous position by Austin Schwartz,
Frank Wildesen and George Shreve.
He was a travelling salesman from
Hagerstown, it was learned after he
had been taken to the Office of DR..
w. G. Drinkwater, who gave him first
aid and then sent him to Cumbeland..
His injuries consisted of a number Of
painful bruises and he was also seri-.
ously burned by hot oil from the mo-
tor and alcohol which escaped from
the radiator. His name could not be
learned, as he was suffering greatly
and lapsed into a state of coma.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16
st. PauPs M. Z. Church, Oakland.
1.-THE Peoples Church."

Rev. B. T. Trevey, Pastor.
= At 9:45 a. M, Sunday school. Let
each member try to improve his at
tendance record this year.
At 10:45, morning worship. Ser
mon by DIR. Moore. g.
6:45 p. M, Epworth League. The
leader, Anna Mae Sewers. -
I: 7:30 the evening worship. Sermon
by the pastor. Also a five minute talk
on "The Tenth Anniversary of Ma
tional Prohibition"
Wednesday at 7:30 p. M, the last
of the Church Night services. A full
attendance is desired.
A cordial welcome is extended to
all to worship with US.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16
st. Marks Lutheran Church.
"The Friendly Church."
Rev, G., A, Shilke, Pastor,

Sunday school at $3.50. Each class
from the beginners to the adults is
we'll equipped and welcomes all. No
one should be without Sunday school
home.
70 At 10:45 divine worship. Sermon
subject, Interpretation of Epiph-
any"
Luther League at $50 with Ralph
iTurney as leader.
Evening worship at 1880. Sermon
by the pastor, the second of series
on Groups of Church Workers"
st. Marks has welcome for every
soul that seeks to worship and work
for the Lord. Come, find our open
door and enjoy our warmth of fell
lowship.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16
CHURCH SERVICES
Garrett Memorial Presbyterian
Church,

Church.
Rev. Walter B. Brock, Pastor.
At ten o'clock the Sunday school
session.
At eleven o'clock services with a
sermon by the pastor.
A welcome to all at these services.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16

Mr.. Harry Loar went to Grafton,
West Va, Tuesday where he is re-
manning a few days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16

parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Foley.
Mr.. Foley has been very ill for some
time. - '-''
The Washington times., 1930-09-30
Extras Added-We Do Not PenaLze Our Friends
FATHER IS HELD
IN SONS DEATH.

MARTTNsBURG, w. Va, Sept.
30.-J. D. Cullers, IS, farmer. re-
siding ON Capon Rum. near Moore
field, Hardy county. Is in the
county jail there. charged with
second degree murder in connec-
ton with the death Of his son,
George Cullers. 26.
Cullers was arrested following
elimination of his sons body, an
examination revealing that the
victim had died from the effects
Of a fractured skull and not from
paralytic stroke as first sup
posed.
The father has admitted, ac-
cording to Prosecuting Attorney
McCauley. that he threw o stick
Of wood which struck his son fol
lowing an argument at the Gull
eFs home. The elder Cullers
was quoted as saying he feared
his son and took the best means
at hand TO defend himself.
Members Of the family had
stated that Cullers' death resulted
from q paralytic attack. Coroner
Hooter, of Moorefield, ordered the
body exhumed. several hours after
burial and 1t was found that
death was caused from a blood
clot near the top Of the head.
The fatheE was arrested imme-
diately.
It was expected that Cullers
viii be released this week In
5000 bail. His case viii be pre-
sented to the Hardy county grand
jIIry on October II