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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
THE SOLDIERS PARTY.


What have the Democrats to
offer the old soldiers that will
equal these eloquent lines of Col.
Robert G. Ingersoll -
And right here want to thank
every soldier that fought to
make it free. Every one, living
and dead. They are at rest.
They sleep in the land they
made free, under the flag they
rendered stainless. under the sol
emn pines. the sad hemlocks, the
fearful willows and the cmbrac-
ing vines. They sleep beneath
the shadows of the clouds, care
less alike of the sunlight or
of storm. each in the windowless
palace of rest. Earth may run
red with other wars they are at
peace. In the midst of battle, in
the roar of conflict. they found
the serenity of death. | have
one sentiment for the soldiers
living and dead cheers for the
living and tears for the dead.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
SAMPLES!

Here are samples of Wilson
love of Democratic justice, his
party's friendship for the poor
and oppressed and its regard for
the honesty and purity of the
ballot:
How effectually the new Con
stitution of Mississippi has
squelched and destroyed the
negro vote in the State is shown
in the registration just com
pleted, which has cut that vote
down from l47 ,205 to SGl5. Just
think of it, 5000 voters for over
100000 population. In 1880,
there were 1870, 278 colored voters,
a colored majority of ,024. To-
day the negro males over 81
years of age, who would be vo-
tiers i'll any other state, number
147 POS, and the colored majority
is 81, l05 but the new Constitu-
ton changes all this and cuts the
147 ,205 voters down to 1913.
Only one colored man in seven
teen is allowed to vote. The late
Constitutional Convention of
Mississippi was called for the a.
vowed purpose of DISTINGUISHING
the negroes, so as to render Mis-
sissippi safely Democratic under
all circumstances. The first
change was to limit the vote to
those who could read and write.
This, however, was not sufficient.
1t left some 81 900 negro voters.
and as these voters are increas-
ing, the chances We're that the
cOlOred vote would soon become
a danger. To still further cut
down the number of colored vo-
tiers, a clause was inserted re-
curing voters to pay a heavy
poll tax for the support of the
schools. This tax must be paid
long in advance of the election
or the voter loses his electoral
franchise. Again, the provision
DISTINGUISHING illiterate persons
disfranchised 10, 900 whites. many
of them old Confederate soldiers.
In order to find a loop-hole for
them, the so.called understand
ing clause" was inserted in the
Constitution. By this. an illit-
crate voter is granted the fran
chise if he can understand and
explain any clause of the State
Constitution read to him. This
can, of course, be easily "work-
ed" in the interest of the white
voter, The register reads a sim
bic paragraph to the illiterate
white applicant, who easily ex-
plains it, but the negro applicant
gets a harder nut to crack about
equity and chancery courts and
is rejected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
TAXATION !!

You cry: Did your Democrat
ic House or any Democratic Con-
gress or President ever do any
thing to reduce it ? If Martins
burg is tax,ridden your Demo-
cratic Mayor and Council are
in power. If the County taxes
are high it was Democratic Off
GERS and leaders who burdened it
with 100000 debt. If the State
taxes are enormous it was done
under Democratic assessment
and re-assessment. If the Ma
tional taxes are high, the enor-
nous war debt that made them
so was the price almost at the
sacrifice of the Union by the
Democrats. The South ruled the
party then, she rules the Ameri-
can Rritania now
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Inquiries from the State mot
the INTERIOR are made as to who
commanded the militia in Mar
tinsburg in 1877, when several
men were shot down who struck
against S1.35 day for brake
men and firemen Many think
the same person is going about
the State ''mouthing sentiments
for political effect inconsistent
with his act ON that occasion. .
For the necessary documents in
the case we refer all such in
quirers to Senator Faulkner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
OFTRESCION!

You harp on, "a Southern and
Democratic cry for a century.
The South is solidly Democratic,
there freedom and liberty and
justice should reign supreme,
and right there is the only OPP
preston and suppression that
exist in the United States,-
thousands are shot down at the
polls, lynched, whipped, white
capped, property destroyed, and
full freedom of speech and action
suppressed. The Birmingham
Age Herald of last week says,
that at the recent election every
man was armed to the teeth and
at the first shot the slaughter
would have been general.
That's the kind of Life, Liber-
ty and Pursuit of Happiness .
peculiar to the Southern Demo-
pP1cV
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Preston County with her 1900
Republican majority we regret
to see unrepresented ON the State
ticket. Dawson or Elliott in
this district would have created
hope and enthusiasm among the
people. As it is thepress is rath-
er fat on the subject. However,
Republicans have all promised
old Preston a generous support
of any good man she may put
up at any time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
PROTECTION DEMOCRATS.

Mr.. Watterson Louisville
Cogrier-JoWaal, always bright,
is one of the most entertaining of
newspapers in these warm days.
For example, isn't there enter
tainment in this
Tell those protection Demo-
crats-if you can find them
that their room is better than
their company They are not
Democrats ut all They are Re
publicans, and, if they be honest
men. they will vote for Harrison.
We don't want them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
A Leader.

Since its first introduction. Electric
Bltters has gained rapidly in popular
favor, until now it is clearly in the lead
among pure medicine tonics and altera.
tives-containing nothing which permits
its use as a beverage or intoxicant,
it is recognized as the best and purest
medicine for all ailments of Stomach,
Liver or Kidneys.-It will cure SIGH
Headache, Indigestion, Constipation, and
drive Malaria from the system. Satisfac-
mon guaranteed with each bottle or the
money will be refunded. Price only
soc. per bottle. Sold by E. G. Williams
Jr. & Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, upon
this condition. If you are afflicted with
a Cough, Cold or any Lung, Throat or
Chest trouble, and will use this remedy
as directed, giving it fair trial. and ex-
perienee no benefit, you may return the
bottle and have your money refunded.
We could not make this offer did we not
know that DIR. Kings New Discovery
could be relied on. Itnever disappoints.
Trial bottle free at E. c. Williams Jr. g.
Co. Drug Store. Large size soc. and 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
BERKELEY
FEMALE SEMINARY
MARTlNSBURG, W. VA.

This school. which has been in success
full operation for many years, will re-
sumo its exercises on
Tuesday, September 9th, 1892.
During the past year the school was re-
moved to South Queen ST., where very
comfortable arrangements have been
made, and larger number of pupils can
be accommodated. For further particu,
lars address.
MISS BETTY J. HUNTER.
Martinsburg, w. Va. Principal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
The Last Low Tariff Era.

"Our manufactures have sus-
pended public works are retard-
ed and thousands of useful la
borers are thrown out of employ
ment-our country is in a de-
plorable condition. President
James Buchanan's message to
Congress. Last Democratic Pres.
before Cleveland.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
THEEYES

OF fairness and intelli-
gence can see and the ears
of common sense and reason can
hear,-the Democratic wall of
woe, its sad tale of oppression
and taxation, its hopeless misery
and general decay and despair.
its long mouth of poverty and
general Encouragement, death
and destruction looming UP to
welcome the coming generation A:
on the Republican side,-hope
and encouragement, bright flu
ture prospects, a great and indy
ing nation, a united and glorious
people, a grand history of our
common country, Individual
reward for individual industry
happy homes, plenty to eat and
drink and wear, -independent,
intelligent, harmonious christian
people, the acme of modern cir
JJjzpfjo,y
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
FATE OR FORTUNE.

The CRISIS that is coming,-pre-
dlctlons of old people who have
tasted the hardships and priva-
tons of primitive country, and
seen the dawn of a new era o.
what they called pride and lux
ury and wealth and prosperity
the reaction upon extravaganza
IN dress and living and pleasure
seeking and want of industry
sobriety and economy,-the cri,
SIS that will be the natural result
OF a government that is not equal
to the demands of the people
the social and economic crisis
depending upon a change of DO
litical policy,-will come when
comes the unlimited power of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

The man who is always threat
ening to meet his fellow-man
=" by moonlight is not a fit man
to represent anybody in any ca
pacity. The people stand for
peace, harmony, sobriety and
responsibility.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
What Stronger Proof

Is needed of the merit of Hood Sarsa-
parilla than the hundreds of letters con-
tinually coming in telling of marvellous
cures it has effected after all other reme-
dies had failed? Truly, Hood s Sarsapa-
rilla posse peculiar curative power
unknown to other medicines.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
THE REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

FOR GOVERNOR,
THOMAS E. DAVIS. of Taylor County
FOR AUDITOR,
JACOB S. HYER, of Braxton County.
FOR TREASURER.
WIN. H. PAYNE, of Mcdowell County
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
THOS. c. MILLER, of Marion County
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
7. O. BULLOCK, of Wood County.
FOR JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS.
]. NJ. MCWHORTER, of Greenbrier Co
WARREN MILLER. of Jackson County.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Mr.. j. A. d. Turner and fami-
ly, of Washington, are spending
a short vacation with friends
here at their old home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
NOTICE
TO CONTRACTORS.

The Board of Education of Martinsburg
will receive bids for laying 500 #. more
or less. by 2 it,, of gutter, the bidder to
furnish all material. Bids must be made
on both brick and stone gutter separately
per square foot. Work to be done at
High, Second and l Ward Schools.
Bids will be received up till Monday.
Aug. ED. The Board reserves tae right
to reject any or all bids. By order of
the Board. E. S. BARTON, Pres t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS

On and after April 18th, 1899, the Peo-
pie S Nat onal Bank of Martinsburg, W.
Va, will pay interest ct the rate of 4
per cent. per annum on time certificates
Of deposit, By order Board of Direc-
tors.
FRANK E. WILSON, Cashier.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

HOODS PILLS cure CONSTIPATION by
restoring the peristaltic action of the
alimentary canal. They are the best
family cathartic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
HISTORY

Is teaching the younger gener-
alton that no great act, or law or
popular achievement is credited
to the Democratic party,-no
great statesmen or public bene-
factors rise up in history as the
fruit of Democratic principles.
History teaches the youth of the
country that all the great friends
of our history-the Independence
of the Nation, the public school
system, the vast developed re-
sources, homesteads and indus
tries, the perpetuation of the
Union, our financial and none
tary system, the credit of the
government and its powerful
standing among the nations of
the earth, its great men from
Washington Including jefferson
and Jackson as Protectionists, J
to Lincoln, Grant and Harrison.
are the practical workings and
results of Republican principles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

FOR CONGRESS,
LIST Dist B. B. DOVENER, of Ohio Co.
I'd, j. n. WISNER. of Berkeley Co.
Sd Dist. Z. p. FUCKER. of Mercer Co.
4th Dist. C. T. CALDWELL, of Wood.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Berkeley County ought to be
big enough and Republican
enough to have Harrison and
Protection Club. That's the issue.
No side-show business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
EXPERIENCE

Teaches the old men that they
went through hard times under
Democratic working
for three ti'penny bits aday,-no
sale for produce or stock, no
manufactures, shin plasters and
broken State banks, high prices
for foreign goods,-no inven-
tions, no fine dresses and hand
some suits for everyday and
Sunday, no roast beef and oys-
ters and luxuries that now the
poorest can enjoy. 1t teaches
them that inventions and home
industries and modern improve
ments and schools and Ameri-
can power, protection and unity
were bitterly fought and oppos-
ed by Mr.. Wilson's platitudinar-
ian Democracy,-great in theo-
~, loud in profession, beauti-
full in rhetorical establishment.
aristocratic in social conditions.
but in actual practice and accom-
phshment and public good, a
H}SUlaI fHjIJJgp
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Rev. VIM. A. McKeefry, Of
Richmond, is visiting his brother,
Rev. H. J. McKeefry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
PUBLIC NOTICE.!

My son Andrew l.. w. Bertram. hav-
ing left my home without just cause,
hereby notify the public that am not
responsible for any of his actions and
will not pay any debts contracted any
one that harbors him or hires him will
be dealt with according to law.
SAMUEL J. BERTRAM.
Tomahawk, Aug. 4, 1899.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Subscribe for The Herald over the
campaign.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
|. hid A. PDRE lH|lI At
H. l.. DOLL & CO.'S.
Fertilizers!

Having bought a large stock during the dull
season. at a much lower price than we could
now, we are in position to offer the best grade Of
SOUTH CAROLINA BONE
for Sl4 per ton cash. Place your orders now be-
fore this stock is all gone. The goods will be
higher later in the season. We are also agent
for Listers Celebrated Brands of Bone
Fertilizer, the best Bone goods on the market.
Fertilizers delivered at any station on the B. &
Q. between Baltic and Berkeley Springs, or G.
V. between Harrisburg; and Winchester, in car
load lots
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

loops PILLS are the best after dinner
J. They assist digestion and euro headache.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
The Mayor and secttoualisn

Rock ISLAND, Nov. IS. Editor ARGUS
AT last evenings meeting of the West
End Improvement association Mayor
McConoehie took occasion to refer to
me indirectly as being all for one alder
man. | wish to say that when | was in
the council it was he custom of every
alderman TO get everything possible for
his ward. / was no exception TO such
practices, and by the way, if remember
correctly the mayor was as much noted
for his sectionalism as any in The coun-
Gil when q member Oft. He was in
fact as narr, W in his advancement OF the
interests of his psrticulsrlwsrd as anyone
could possibly be. TWAS in one OF his
speeches as alderman that he said that
property below Twentieth street would
not be worth % cents on
the dollar in five years. Now these five
years have expired. What does he
think of his prophecy now? What Gid
he think of his prediction when he was
partsking of the hospitality of the PEG.
pie down town Thursday night? Did
not his former assertion and his remarks
on this festive occasion somewhat con.
tlict with each other? Or was the mayor
oihlpiy E'Nths 'uN toAg On lne idbtGE OC>
cssion for votes next sprinC? claim
Gsrnsey s0usre should have been i'm
| proved, but think the IN tyor's policy has
| involved waste Of $1,000 TO SO 600
The mayors record ~ To public improve,
ments is well known to me, If anyone
believes him to be such grand man To-
improvements, especially squares. lie
them look at his first address to tht
council, They will then see hOw h,
wanted II run the squares believe thu
citizens of Rock I l4nd mad better look
litEie, see if some of these improvement
are not being worked for political pur
poses. claim that all of the good i'm
proVements have not come through him. |
IS really the Improvement society tia
should be credited with it. was tn er,
and know. WINsLow HOWARD.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19

Western Union Telegr phi Company in
Chicago, is back again with the c. R. l.
& P. at Blue Island
The yardmaster's off e of the G. r. l.
& P. will be moved on Monday down to
its former location uesr the semaphore
in the yards. East End Clerk Hitler
will go down to the new location, while
West End Clerk Devine will hold forth
10 new branch office in the upper
yards.
superintendent Ewing and Assistant
Superintendent Hobbs of the Rock Is
land were here the latter part of the week
on business.
The ], 8. E bridge over the Illinois
river at Havana will be completed by
December /. II will have one span $50
feet long and draw span 800 feet long.
The rest of the work on the road will be
finished ready to put down the IRON by
the time the bridge is completed,f
Freight business is good on all the
lines into the city, and is Increasing
steadily. There has also been fair
amount Fl passenger traffic, and the pros.
poets are that it will continue to increase
as the good crops in al sections always
tends to make it better.
Switchman Peter Jensen of the G. r.
|. & P. unfortunately got his right hand
caught while making coupling in the
yards last night and had three fingers
badly mashed. DR.. Plummer dressed
the injured members and hopes 10 be
able to save them all
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men hold their eleventh annual ball at
Armory hall on Thanksgiving eve.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
E. 81 GUYER
The Contest

W. S. Pidcock. of Cordova, who was
one of the most persistent advocates Of
Rock Islands claims to the had Off aes,
reached here from Omaha this morn
ing I'VE had a hard fight" said Mr..
PidcoCk TO an ARGUS reporter. Peoria
had her lines pretty well laid to carry
Of the prize and the Rock Island dele>
CATION arrived none TOO soon. Up to
the time the contest on the Locations
WAS entered upon the Woodmsn ses.
SIGN developed nothing interesting, the
time being mainly consumed in the
discussion of medical ethics and legal
technicaities. But when the fight
came, the influence of Congressman
Ben T. Cable stood up well. His
friends, headed by Congressman B5YsD.
of Nebraska, worked for Rock Island
faithfully, zealously. and it wss their ex
ertions that won the day for US.
Unless legal technicslities raised in
the convention by some of the opposing
delegates intervene-and the directors OF
the order who are versed in law hold
there need be no fears Of that sort-the
head offices will be moved to Rock Isl
and in short time, and the order will
erect permanent home building on the
lot presented on Fifteenth street."
Paying for the Lot
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
Self Praiee

Self praise is no recommendation. bu,
there are times when one must permit a
person to tell the truth about himself.
When what he says is supported by the
testimony of others no reasonable man
will doubt his word. Now, to say that
Allcorks porous plssters are the only
genuine and reliable porous plasters
made is not self praise in the slightes,
degree. They have stood the test for
over 80 years, and in proof of their
merits it is only necessary to call atten-
ton to the cures they have effected and
to the voluntary testimonials of those
who have used them.
Beware of limitations and do not be
deceived by Misrepresentation. Ask for
Allcock's, and let no solicitation or ex.
planstion induce you TO accept substi-
tute.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efIectuaily, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro,
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW YORK. nv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
Cheaper than plain white.

Cheaper than plain white.
As an inducement for Sat,
urday buyers we will sell a line
of pretty decorated china cups
and saucers at 6 cents each. on
Saturday. Nov. 10th.
When / offered the same
grade a few weeks ago at 10
cents each, l thought it was a
bargain,-and so it was. But
this is better; and if 1 hadn't
found a large wholesale dealer
who was willing to lose money
on them, we couldn't do it.
We shall also reduce pri-
ees On all decorated cups and
saucers on that day-Saturday
Nov. 1eth-one-tenth. No re-
duetion on plain white.
G.. M. LoosLEY.
esosssry Store,
1o9e Second Ave.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19

The next question will be the raising
Of funds to meet the payment price of
the lot on Fifteenth street-s3, The
best way to do this will probably be by
popular subscription.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
Christmas Trade.

To start the Xmas trade l will on
Monday and Tuesday Nov. 81 and % sell
everything in Xmas goods at 10 per cent
discount. This includes pictuses, Xmas
books, albums, fancy toilet cases, collar
and cuff boxes. shaving sets. imported
German work baskets, pocket books and
card cases, children's books and every,
thing in the holiday line. Don't forget
two days only; Monday and Tuesday,
Nov. 81 and %. NJ LEE GAIT.
1915 Second ave.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19

A God-send is Ely's Cream Balm. l
had catarrb for three years. Two or three
times a week my nose would bleed. /
thought the sores would never heal. Your
Balm has cured me. Mrs. M. A. Jack
son, Portsmouth, N 81.
l have had nasal cstsrrh for ten years
so bad that there were great sores in nv
nose, and one place was eaten through
/ got Ely's Cream Balm. Two bottles did
the work. My nose and head are well.
feel like another man.-C. s. McMillep.
Sibley, Jackson county. Mo.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
Art. Store,

We have this week received an impoI-
tstion Of French white china for decora-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
Big Cloak Sales

The following eelf-explanatory telegram
was received today by W. B. Myers of
McCabe Bros
CHICAGO, Nov. 9.-W. B. Myers, Rock
Island. Ill.-The Nonpsreil Cloak Co.
are closing out Have bought $50 gar
menIs at half price. Advertise and pre-
pare for big sale. L. s MCCABE.