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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-08-31

He returned to his home and began
the practice Of law with marked sue
cess. From an early age he manifest
ed considerable interest in politics, and
in 1884 stumped the entire county for
Blaine and Logan. Mr.. Pitzer has
distinguished himself as an eloquent
orator and energetic campaign worker.
He was first president Of the sherman
Invincibles,n the leading young mems
Republican club Of the State at that
time. At the Keyser convention held
Sept. 10, 1856, he was unanimously
elected chairman of the Second District
Congressional Committee and since
that time has held various important
and responsible positions in the Re
publican party, which lie filed in a
most capable manner. As a campaign
worker he is in the front rank, always
on duty, and using his utmost exer-
tions for the support of his party.
Shortly after the last campaign he
was appointed United States gauger
in the Hannis Distillerv, in this city,
at a lucrative salary 1t has been re-
ported that he will receive consulate
appointment to Canada by President
Harrison, but he has subsequently de-
cided to place himself before the peo-
pie as a candidate for States Attor-
ney, which position lie is most capable
of filing, we are confident, in a highly
Acceptable manner to all concerned.
He will most undoubtedly receive tile
support Of his many friends on both
sides of the campaign contest.
Mr.. Pitzer for some time past. has
been widely knownin literary circles.
having been prominently identified
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allowed partisan consideration to con-
fict with the duty he owes as Ma
tional Legislator.
He has framed and been instrument
tai in passing many bills, some OF
which are as follows: A bill to pre-
vent food and drug authorizations the
first general law ON the subject. to be
put in operation by the Bureau of In
ternaI Revenue also toamend the law
relative to proof in equity to equal
lie the pay Of Assistant U. s. Attor-
news to provide for the holding Of
terms Of the District and Circuit Courts
Of the U. s. at Martinsburg, w. Va. !;
for the erection Of the greatly needed
public building at Martinsburg, which
is now in process Of erection framed
and had passed bill settling the rail-
road problem in the District, locating
and regulating the entire steam rail
road system, which centers there and
many others Of like Importance. Mr..
Faulkner is Senator Of an unusual
degree OF ability, which is an es-
sential qualification to any one filing
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Queen street. Here by Industrious
habits he laid the foundation for his
present successful career.
With a journalistic aspiration he.
subsequently discontinued schoolat the
age Of sixteen and entered the States
MAJ, printing office. A few years later
he connected himself with the Indepem-
dent. and after serving diligently four
years in the capacity of c6mpositor,
he became local editor and manager.
which position he filed withe entire
satisfaction, receiving much credit for
his marked success. In May, 1886, he
studied law with Mr.. J. n. Wisner,
one of the leading attorneys Of the
Berkeley Bar, and also an energetic
Republican and proprietor Of the IN
/ dependent. While studying, law he con
tinued as local editor, and a short time
afterward severed his connection with
the paper and entered the State Uni
versityof West Va, at Morgantown,
where he successfully completed two
years course i'll one, graduating with
honor and distinction IN his class.
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THE STANDARD BICYCLE FACTORY.
LFrom ! phoIograph by Q. 4 Be
| Bennett. Martinsburg.l

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tsed principally as pleasurable mode
1t taking recreation, but now they are
Icing used as a practical way of tray-
ing, therefore the demand is inereas-
ing and new factories are established
to.supply the deficiency. The Martins
tnsburg Standard Bicycle Factory
vas successfully put in operation in
1871, and since the first day Of its in
auguration. has been diligent in exc
cnting work, manufacturing high
grade wheel.
It's good firm and they are clearly
demonstrating the fact that they are
pow able to compete with many manu-
lecturers throughout the country. The
building is brick, about 46 feet wide,
and 100 long, one-story, erected at a
cost of $4,000. The machinery cost
ing $4,000. DR.. J. w. McSherry is
PRESIDENT; and Mr.. p. r. Harrison, is
manager. These gentlemen are active
business men, who manage their
Affairs smoothly and successfully. The
dpmpany ,procures all their frame ma
trial rough in the form of tubing. 1t
is taken into the blacksmith shop, an
apartment about 20x25 feet, and here
tie expert mechanic, Mr. J. w. Kastle,
diafts, brazes, and with that exactness
which is known by all expert mechan-
III. he properly cuts and bends the
Things for the frames, braces them
together, and soon has part of the
wheels ready for other mechanics and
rnchinists to work npon. The com
pfny has all the machinery necessary
FIR turning out the best work in a
short time. Two power drills are used
f& boring holes Of different sizes, in
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his ardor and bravery. Subsequently
he served as an aid to Gen. John G.
Breckenridge, and afterward was APP
pointed as aid-de-camp ON the staff Of
Gen. Henry A. Wise, surrendering
with him at Appomattox. He after
ward returned home and diligently
studied law under the direction of his
father, thus laying the foundation for
q successful career as lawyer and
politician. Ever since he has been,
and is now, endeavoring to benefit the
welfare Of his fellow citizens through
the State.
Mr.. Faulkner entered the law school
at the University of Virginia, where he
graduated in June, 1868, being adj
mitted to the bar in September of that
year, just after he had attained his
majority. He soon became sue
cessful attorney of much prominence
and recognized ability, and so great
was the citizens confidence in his. cap
ability that he was selected for the
Judiciary, being elected in Oct, 1880,
Judge Of the Thirteenth Judicial Dis
triet, composed of the counties of Ber-
kelley, Jefferson and Morgan. At this
time he was the youngest judge in the
State. He presided over the courts to
the credit of himself and unanimous
satisfaction of all concerned, and his
decisions and rulings were conclusive
evidence of the thorough knowledge Of
law which he has attained. In 1882
he was elected United States Senator
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for West Va. In tie Senate he has
always exhibited good Judgment and
a broadness of views, that have obtain
ed for him a most honorable rank in
the body of which lie is an active
member.
His indomitableenergy and clearcon-
ception in the management of public
affairs clearly demonstrates his ability
in occupying such an important and
honorable position Hehas ever been
faithful in his public duties, not only
in urging national legislation. but in
advancing the~welfare of his constitu-
sents and the State at large. Mr.,
Faulkner has served on many import
ant committees in the Senate, such as
Pensions, Claims, Mines and Mining,
District of Columbia, a Select Com
mittee on Indian Trades, a 4nt one
on the Water Supply Of II District
/, and also to investigate the work on tn,
Washington Aqueduct. On all these
committees he performed his duty sat
isfactorily. Mr.. Faulkner is stauncl
supporter of Democracy but has neve
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-08-31
STANDARD BIcycLE FAcToHS.'

One of our Manufact uring Industries
Which Turns Out a Higi, Grade Wheel.
,Itsis self evident fact that the old
er the many successful inventions be-
come to the same extent they are i'm
proved, and Consequently rendered
more practical for operation. Thous-
andS Of bicycles are being mannfact-
ured throughout our country to meet
the yearly increasing demands Of the
civilized population Of the world. The
first attempt to construct a bicycle was
a failure compared to the great pro-
ticiemcy subsequently attained ymany
establishments, nowin a thriving CON
ditlon. A short time ago wheels We're
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iron and steel. Notwithstanding lathes,
for executing all kinds of fine work,
such as making bolts, taps, cutting
doEn and smoothing pieces Of differ
ent kinds of metals. One shaping ma
chine is used to plane or slot steel
plates. A large press power machine,
weighing about a ton, is used to press
on steel shells, cups and plates for the
behring's Of the bicycles. This ma
chihe is also used to shear iron. Three
buhing machines are used to polish
vatious parts, and pieces Of steel. The
fa9or is well equipped with tools of
all descriptions necessary for the man
uficture of wheels. T.s--~ n
pne vat 6x2tx2! feet is used for
mike plating, another vat 5x24x24
fe9t is used for copper plating. Each
val contains liquid of various acids.
Cd the top of each tank are. three hol-
loF copper rods, each about inch in
diameter, extending lengthwise. Two
Of these at the side 9th vat holds a
lumber Of plates, which are partly
submerged in the LIQUID. To the top
rods on each vat ale connected copper
wifes to an electric moter, used for the
deposition of metals, the dynamo hav-
int u speed Of 2l00 revolutions per
minute. The pieces to be plated are
placed in the liquid until the process
has completed its work. In the main
manufacturing apartment is about as
feet of shafting. which is propelled by
a large engine OF 80 horse power, hav-
ink balance wheel feet in diameter,
a ll5 foot boiler, and a furnace that
Eeotsames about five tons of coal per
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-08-31

It affords us pleasure to submit to
the public brief sketch Of one Of our
highest esteemed citizens, who now
faithfully represents and carefully at
tends to the interests df the State Of
West Virginia. Mr.. Faulkner was
born at Boydville, Martinsburg, Berke-
ley Co. Va, Sept. 81, 1847, and at
the age Of twelve be accompanied bis
father to Paris, the capital Of France.
While abroad he was student in the
best educational institutions Of Paris
and Switzerland. He returned in 1861,
and was with his father at the time Of
that gentleman's arrest by the Federal
authorities at Washington, d. G. Dur
ing 1862, when but boy Of fifteen, he
entered the Military Institute. at Lex
ington, Va, and served with the fla
nous cadets who fought so CALAMITY
in the battle Of New Market, where
Mr.. Faulkner distinguished himself for
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.. $. GRANT PITzER. ESQ.
A sketch OF an influential Citizen,
bright Attorney. Fine Orator, and
Diligent Republican Leader.

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1t is with great pleasure that we here
present the public with brief bio
graphy of a bright young man, who is
so well and favorably known in our
city and surrounding country, as to
need no additional introduction. Mr..
Pitzer is man Of fine judgment and
disposition, having that firmness of
character which, under the most ad-
verse circumstances, will reveal a good,
well founded reputation. He was
born seven miles west Of this city, on
July 10, 1865. When very young he
entered the public schools Of our city
and became diligent and earnest
student. He continued his schooling
until he was sixteen years of age, at
which time he was attending the old
Grammar School, located on South
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such position, especially one that re-
quires SO much responsibility. He is
capable of performing his duty to the
satisfaction Of his fellow citizens at
large. Asa citizen Of Martinsburg he
is ever up and doing with matters of
public enterprise, and has been instru-
mental in establishing various en-
terprises. He is of genial and clever
disposition, and makes friends Of all
with whom he comes in contact.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-08
OREGON'5 COMBINE.
A Strong Probability That the Re-
publcans Will be Beaten.

A Strong Probability That the Re-
publicans Will be Beaten.
PORTLAND, ORE, Nov. THE chairman
Of the democratic state committee to-day ia
sued the following circular:
DEMOCRATS OF OREGON,
important orders have been received from
Chairman Harrlty. The election of Cleveland
depends on Oregon going for Weaver. The
democratic vote for the Cleveland electors in
this state is a vote for Harrison. If you are a
democrat and want Cleveland elected vote for
Weaver
Special trains were dispatched early this
morning to distribute circulars all over the
state.
Chairman Murphy of the democratic COM
mittee said: THE democrats and Peoples
party have a combined majority Of 1900
TO $1,000 over the republicans, and there
is no possibility of our losing enough
votes to defeat tue ticket. The Weaver man
ayers estimate the republican vote in that
state at 80, 900. democratic at $4,000 and the
Peoples party at 1900. They assert that
II the Weaver electors receive 10000 demo
cratic votes their election is assured. Tue
chairman of the republican state committee
expresses confidence of republican success
In the state by 10000 majority.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-08
A HARD FIGHT IN FULTON.
Republicans, Popullsts and Prohibi
tionists Backing Sam Small.

Republicans, Populsts and Prohibi-
tionists Backing Sam Small.
ATLANTA, Ga. Nov. IA desperate
effort will be made by the republicans.
third partyites and prohibitionists allied to
carry Fulton county against the democracy
Tomorrow. In 1888 this city was captured
by the republicans aud the county went
democratic by less than coo. The repub-
licans claim they have 1000 voters
registered, which, if true, means that unless
the democrats registered vote almost to a
man the party will be Inundated in this
county by the enemies of democracy. Sam
Small, the candidate of the republicans
third partyites and prohibitionists, has
made use Of every kind of political trick
and ruse to catch votes, and no
stone will be left uuturned to
defeat the democrats in this county, at least
for the effect it may have. To-day it was
discovered that some one in the employ OF
MIR. Small had circulated literature by slip
ping pamphlets into the Christian Inder
without the knowledge of the publishers in
order to create the impression that this
paper, the organ Of the Baptist church in
this state, was giving its support or counte-
nanclng the campaign Of the third party
epuhlican-prohibition candidate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-08
THE COLOR LINE DRAWN.
POLITICS IN SUMTER.
Buck Trying to Throw the OoIored
Vote For Wimberly.

Buck Trying to Throw the OoIored
Vote For Wimberly
AMERICUs, GA, Nov. 7.-Buck has sent
to each county in this congressional district
thousands Of tickets with republican elect
ors and Wimberly's name for congress.
But the trick won't work Many of the
colored voters refuse to bow to Bucks dom.
ination aud openly announce their deter
mination to vote for Judge Crisp. In
Schley county Saturday a mass meeting
Of colored republicans unanimously re-
solved to support Judge Crisp. In this
county many leading negroes are openly
advocating his election The result of the
election will convince blue Fredn that he
was not in it
w. II. Morgan, leading citizen, and for
several years an alderman of this city, is
very sick at his home of paralysis. Hardly
any hope of his recovery.
The contest for the democratic nomina-
tion for mayor will warm up after next
Tuesday. The nomination is to be made on
Nov. o. Capt. John A. Cobb and CO.. A.
). Cuts are the contestants. Mayor Fielder
who has held the office for fifteen years, is
not a candidate.
Clerk and Treasurer d. K. Brinson, who
has been III Office for fourteen years, is op-
posed by H. S. Davis and Thomas 4.
Graham, all capable of filing the office.
While this contest will DE spirited, Mr..
Brinsons friends are confident of his nomi-
nation.
The leading issue i'll the municipal contest
will be reduction Of salaries and economy
In city expenditures.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-08
FLORIDA IN LINE.
No Republican Ticket in the Field
Against the Democrats.

No Republican Ticket in the Field
Against the Democrats.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Nov. FLORIDA
elects two congressman and presidential
electors tomorrow. There is no republican
ticket in the field, and in the First congress.
sional district s. r. Mallory has no oppo-
sitiou.
In the Second district c. NJ. Cooper, DEM.
is opposed by A. S. Mann, Peoples party.
The electoral ticket of the Peoples party
will get the support of the comparatively
few republicans who will VOTE Less than
one-fourth of them have qualified. Five
weeks ago Mitchell, dem, was elected gov
ernor by majority OF %, us over BaskIn,
Peoples party, in an aggregate vote for
both candidates Of 40, 1913. The Peoples party
has been practically dIsorganized since that
election and the interest in the national
election 10 not particularly keen. IL is
doubtful If the entire vote poled in the state
tomorrow will exceed $4,000. OF this
Cleveland will get about %, 600 and Weaver
G,00O or less. The state democratic COM
mittee look for falling off in the vote
from the October election Of from Is to 20
per cent.
Chairman Bsya of the Second district
democratic committee says Cooper will de-
feat Mann by at least IA, 900 majority.
There is great confidence here in the
ability of Cleveland to carry New York
state and bets on Cleveland carrying the
country at large are numerous and are
quickly taken, too, for that matter.
MISGUIDED PLUNGERs.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Nov. I'm the
betting here to-day the odds we're to in
favor Of Harrison, and 3 20 2 on Cleveland
carrying New York, with few takers.
The Second district will elect Cooper by
fully 10000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-08
KANSAS NOT REPUBLICAN.
The Fusionists Apt 20 Keep the state
Cut Of the Aep-bNcan Column


TOPEKA. KAN, Nov. The situation II
Kansas changed slightly in favor Of the
fusionlsts to-day wnen sydney G.. Cooke.
the democratic candidate for congress IN
the Fifth district, Withdrew in favor OF
John Davis the populis; incumbent. 1t is
expected that Mr.. Cooze-s withdrawal will
elect Mr. Davis and viii also send consid-
cradle democratic strength 20 the Weaver
electors ana the real fusion tickets. Fusion
has TOW been accomplished IN all the
districts except the Sixth. The chances
seem q favor success f the fusionists in
the Flrsr, Second, Third, Fifth and Sew
enth, while the republicans seem 70 have q
sure thing IN the Fourth aud Sixth. Chair
man simmons Of the republican state
Central committee ssys the re-
pubhcans will, without doubt. nave a
majority Of from 1000 q 1900 on the
state and national ticket aud viii elect
every congressional candidate. The Peoples
party men and fusionists are even more con
hdent than the republicans.
CLAIMS OF TIE POPULIsTs.
Chairman Bredsnthsl Of the populist
state central committee els ms the election of
Lewellyn, candidate for governor, by a ma
JOrity OF at least u uuJ. and says that
Weaver will ruu ahead Il the state ticket
by az least 10 900 votes Fusion between
the Peoples and Democratic parties has been
arranged in nearly every legislative aud
senatorial district OF the state, and the
Indications are that the legislature will
De ssnti-republicen. although the repub-
leans claim that they will have a majority
and will elect Senator Perkins to the Sen
ate. The fusionists on the other hand claim
that they will even have a larger majority
than In the last legislature, when they
elected Senator PETER to succeed Senator
Ingalls,.
Outside the contest for President the
greatest interest centers in the fight in the
Seventh congressional district, now repre-
sented by Jerry Simpson. The republicans
nave made particularly strong fight for
MS scalp, and the popuhsts have made an
extraordinary defense to save it. The re-
publfcaus think that they have certainly
comDassed Simpsons defeat, while the pop
ulists are confident that he will represent
the district the second time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-08
ST. LOUIS REGISTRATION.

Fifteen Thousand Names Thrown Out
and only Eeventy-five Put Back.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. When the board Of
revision ceased its work upon the st. Louis
registration lists a week ago it was some
II, 600 names shorter than it was when they
began. A lively scramble to force some Of
these names back resulted in
mandamus proceedings against the re.
corder Of voters. These proceedings were
instituted by the republicans, who got up a
court adjourned Tonight but seventy~fve
were registered, and so the registration of
this city now stands but little changed.
Both chairmen claim rything but give
no figures. The peoples and prohibition
tickets Will scarcely affect the dual result
and these votes have not been taken into ac-
count in considering the general situation
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-08
WEST VI GINA VERY CLOSE.
The Democrats Confident and the Re
publicans Very BOastfuL

The Democrats Confident and the Re-
publcans Very BoastfuL
CHARLESTON, W. VA, Nov. That
West Virginia is an extremely doubtful
state is acknowledged by the conservative
element in all parties. There are four tickets
in the field, viz; Democratic, republican,
prohibitionist and peoples. The last named
party has considerable fOothold in the state
and would have cast, it is thought, 10000 to
10000 votes but in the past three or four
weeks numbers have deserted their ranks
and gone back TO either the Demo.
cratic or Republican parties. The
prohibitionists will cut no figure Of any
Importance ia the fight tomorrow. The
great battle is on between the democrats
and the republicans, both Of whom have
made a close canvass OF the voting strength
in this state. So close has the canvass been
made that the republicans claim the state
from the electoral vote to that for constable
by from 5000 to $500
THE DEMOCRATS VERY CAUTIOUS.
The democrats are both cautious and con-
servatlve and the state executive COM
mIttee, whose headquarters are in his CITY,
say they are confident that the state will
give its electoral vote for Mr.. Cleveland
and that all the state officers and legislature
will be democratic. They estimate their
majority at from 800 to 1000.
The features of the campaign in West
Virginia have been the force BILL tariff aud
mixed schools, all of which have been ag-
grosslvely brought forth and strongly dis
cussed by the democrats and as ably met by
the republicans.
THE COLOR LINE DRAWN
The prejudice against the negroes and
mixed schools IN West Virginia has been
worked for all there is in it, and many re-
publicans in the black belt, including this
city, have openly declared themselves de-
termined TO vote the democratic ticket
Rain to-day and tonight promises to con-
tinue throughout tomorrow, and if it
does it is looked upon as a favorable
omen for the democrats
To-morrow's election will be the first held
under the Australian system, and it is not
known what may come out of it more than
to make every voter vote his ticket straight,
as he will fear to scratch lest he make a
blunder, thereby causing his ballot to be
thrown out