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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03
Welded TO THEORY.

Many hard political battle has
been fought in the Eastern Panhandle.
Never was there more at issue than
this year. 1894. Never had the stall
wart Protectionists of the Valley
more insidious foe with which to con-
tend. Free Trade theories are most
plausible. Mixed with appeals to pre-
judice nothing is more difficult to cir
cumvent All of the stubborn FACTS
of the past two years are required to
combat them.
We have seen hunger, gaunt and
grim, stalking abroad. Children
have cried for bread. Wives and moth
ers have suffered for the,necessities of
life Strong men have searched in
vain for work by which they might
earn money to relieve the distress of
their loved ones. but found it not.
Farmers have risen early and worked
late to produce a crop and have been
unable to find a market for their pro-
ducts. Business men have been fore
ed into bankruptcy Factories and
mills and shops have been idle.
Furnaces have grown cold. Railroads
have passed into the hands of re-
ceivers. Banks have failed. A de-
preston, such as this country never
knew before. has hung as dark pail
over the land. For what? That Grover
Cleveland and William L. Wilson
might exploit their iree-trade theories.
And after all who have been or who
will be benefited by it? Not Aneri-
cans but foreigners.
No American board of trade has
thanked Mr.. Wilson.
No American chamber of commerce
has feasted him.
No organization of industrial work
ers have thanked him.
No farmers alliance or grange has
passed resolutions indorsing discourse.
Then why should the people con-
tinue to honor him? His friends adj
NIT that he has not striven to proper
ly represent the people Of his district.
The Herald has repeatedly inquired,
What has he done for the people of
his district during the past twelve
years." No response has come for the
simple reason that he has done moth
ing. The 500, 900 which he has drawn
as salary has been useless waste.
Honest, conscientious party workers
have plead in vain with him for an OPP
portunity to serve the people, but they
have been treated with scorn and con-
tempt or suffered as the victims of his
duplicity. At the same time his sons
have found soft berths and are fixed
in comfortable positions for life.
The indictment might be continued
indefinitely, but enough has been Civ
en- to forever seal his political fate if
voters will lay aside prejudice and be
true to themselves aud their country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Free Traders are fam toreinark that
the Mckinley law did not afford suffi-
Gent revenue to supply the needs
of the Government and they were
compelled to issue $50, 900, 900 in
bonds to meet the current expenses of
the Government. They then claim
that the German Biice bill saves the
people SI6o, 900, 600 a year, yet it is
stated by their statisticians that that
same bill will produce surplus over
and above the necessities of the Gov
eminent to the amount of SIS, 900, 600
a year. Whether it will or not we
cannot say, but if it does we would
like to know where the saving comes
in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03
M'KlhLEY TO WORKING MEN.

Republicanism is in the air
and i'll the hearts Of the peo-
pie, and / predict on Nov. 6 a
glorious victory for Patriot
ism, Protection and Prosperity.
There is nothing cheap that
comes from Europe if it en-
forces idleness at home or
take days work or wages
from an American working
man.
Let me tell the Free Trad
ers that the dearest things i'll
the world are idleness and
poverty. When prices are
cheapest, times are hardest.
The way to prevent work from
being taken from American
workmen and given to for
eigners is to defeat the Demo-
cratic party.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

The qualifications of the gen
tleman ON the Republican tick.
ct cannot be called in question.
Each and every one is specially
qualified to fill the position to
which he aspires.
Mr.. Dayton's eminent fitness
to properly represent the inter
ests of this district has not been
called in question by anyone.
This is rather singular but it
is true. No Democratic news
paper or speaker has had the
temerity to offer a single reason
why he cannot more truly rep
resent us than his competitor.
That fact alone should settle
the matter.
Our legislative candidates, in
dividually and collectively, are
so much superior to their oppo-
nents that comparison would be
odious. Stand them up before
you-Henshaw, Robinson, Get
zendanner, Evans. On the 9TH
er side-Catlett, Stuckey, Nc
Donald, Small. Does it take
long to decide? On the one
hand experience and ability; on
the other-what? Let US tell
you. Those West Virginia Ger
tificates. 1t is no fake but the
gospel truth that some of them,
if not all favor stealing $25, 000,-
600 of your money for the bene-
fit of the holders of those bonds.
Major Mcdonald has expressed
himself. If the others have not
the caucus can bring them to
Limerick. 1t will pay every
citizen to consider this matter
carefully. Remember, the Her.
AIDS predictions are always
verified.
And the others, Riner and Sny-
der, well qualified and worthy.
They are safe men. Likewise
the district nominees. 1t is a
good ticket and worthy of your
support. Do you want good
men to fill the officess There
they are.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03
CAMPAIGNING IN JEFFERSON.
Rousing Meetings at tiarpers Ferry
and Shepherdstown.

Monday of this week witnessed the
invasion of the domain of William L.
Wilson. 1t was bold thing to do
but in response to the Macedonian
cry of Jefferson County Republicans
Hon. S. B. Elkins and Hon. Aston
G, Dayton made an assault upon the
stronghold of Bourbonism.
1t was about noon when Mr.. DAY.
ton and the editor of the Herald reach
ed Harpers Ferry. Mr.. Elkins ar
rived soon after from Washington,
whence he had gone from Martins
burg the day before. A royal welcome
was accorded the distinguished gentle
men and they were made to feel and
know they were among friends.
The meeting was held at Jonadab
Hall on Camp Hill and was we'll at
tended. There was the most profound
attention. Indeed we do not know
that we ever attended better or more
orderly political meeting. Both
speakers were in good form and dis
cussed the issues involved in a mas
terly manner
Many prominent Democrats were
present and evinced a lively interest.
There is no question as to the result
which will be fully manifest on the
9th.
After the meeting, drive Of 10
miles, to Shepherdstown, put all in
good trim for supper which was par
taken of at the elegant home of Hon.
w. A, Chapline, mayor of the city.
Among those partaking of his hospi-
tality were Mr.. Elkins. Mr.. DAYTON,
Hon. Daniel Getzendanner and his
sons LID. and Harry, Mr.. c. NJ. Hend-
ley, and We editor The viands were
tempting, the host and hostess made
all feel at home, and the guests per
formed their part of the programme
with alacrity. After supper quite
reception as held, many Of tie most
prominent citizens of the town hav-
ing called to pay their respects to our
next Congressman and Senator.
1t was nearly eight O'Clock before
the meeting began. The large town
hall was packed with people when
the speakers. escorted by the band, ar
rived.
Mr.. Elkins was introduced by Mr..
Chapline and delivered one of the best
addresses we ever heard. While all
of his speeches bristle with facts, al
ways put with telling effect on this
occasion, catching the inspiration of
the cause he represents so ably, he de-
livered his arguments with sledge-
hammer effect.
There was an effort on the part of
some over-enthusiastic Democrats to
interrupt him but it was quickly sup
pressed by Mr.. Chapline, Mr.. Harry
Snyder, and others.
Mr. Dayton followed with fervent
appeal for Patriotism, and Protection,
closing the work of the day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03
MR.. e. E. KlLBOURN
Dives the Facts in Relation TO tn
Hosiery Business.

Nss<c Sit< a(to III NStatiOa ~ tn-
Hosiery Business.
special dispatch 10 the fntelligencer.
MARTiNsBuRG, Oct. 3o- Mr. John
K. cowen, speaking in Wheeling last
week, asserted that wooden half-hose
madeby theKilbourn Knitting Machine
Company OF this place had decreased
from agents a pair underline Mckinley
law to 10 cents under the German
Wilson bill. The Intelligencer cores
pondent saw Mr.. E. L. Kilbourn, the
president Of the company today, and
had the following interview with him
in reference to the statement:
When asked if Mr.. Governs state
ment quoted above was true, Mr.. Kill
bourn replied:
There has been no reduction in the
price of our WOODEN hosiery since the
passage of the Wilson bill. Our prices
were fixed in March, 1894, for the sea
son and have not been changed since
that time"
What will be the reduction in the
cost of your wooden goods under free
wool?
ALLOWING that free wool reduces the
price of domestic and foreign wool
33I per cent, the reduction of the cost
from free wool will be less than three
cents pair. averaging on all grades
of wool and merino goods made by us
about 6 per cent on the retail price
These goods referred to are all made
from pure stock, no shoddy in any of
them. The Atwood goods are made
from high grade of native and Aus
tralian wool. The inerino goods are
from the same class of wool mixed
with the best grade of cotton. In no
single article does the saving in cost
amount to over three cents pair
Taking the cost Of 1892 as the ba-
sis, what is the relative cost OF wool
now ~
1--WE use of native wool mainly a
carefully selected grade of fine terri
tory wool. The cost given is for
secured wool ready for cards. have
not the exact figures here Of prices
paid in 1892, but it cost us in that
year over 90 cents. The last purchase
made before the tariff bill passed was
made in July. 1854, at 43 cents. Last
week we paid 38 cents for the same
wool"
HAS there been any reduction or
advance in the price Of your goods UNI
der the Mckinley bill n"
There has been no advance in the
price of our goods since the Mckinley
bill was passed. On the contrary,
with improvements in machinery and
facilities in manufacturing, there was
under the Mckinley bill a steady re-
duction in price, amounting in some
grades to fully $50 per cent, from
the time the bill was passed until it
was repealed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03
TILE PRICE DE WOOL.

Prior to the passage of the German
Brice bill, the Kilbourn Company oil
this city bought foreign wool in bond
for 20 cents per pound. Last week
they paid FL cents Tor wool ofthe same
grade. Thus we have an advance OF
one cent per pound on foreign wool
Before Cleveland was inaugufatee
the same company paid so cents for
Territory wool, secured, ready for the
cards. Last July they paid 43 cents
for wool of the same grade, and last
week So cents! Is any further argu-
ment needed to convince farmers
that Democratic tariff reform is only
another name for highhanded rob
berry?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03
PROTECTION THE GREAT ISSUE.

The campaign in this Congressional
District, which closes Tuesday, is
most important and will be far-rea-h-
ing in its results The triumph of
Mr.. Wilson means renewal of the
business agitation which has been so
distressing during the past two years
We have only to quote the language
of Mr.. Wilson at the time of his nom
ination to prove this, and confirmed
as it was by his address Tuesday every
business man should carefully weigh
the matter in his mind before casting
his vote. There is very little politics
but great deal of business involved
in the issue. All know how earnest
1 y the people plead fol Congress to
adjourn and go home. All know the
baneful effect upon business Of every
character. All ought to know that a
relapse is always worse than the first
attack and that victory for the Free
Traders means more serious trouble
than that through which we have
passed. Never before was there a
time when all classes could come to-
eether on a common level and vote
:or once for their own interests.
Partisanship in its ordinary sense
is we'll and good, but there are crises
when the people forget the past, break
party ties, and band together in self
defense. New York city now presents
an example of that character. Repub-
licans, Democrats, business men, pro-
fessional men, all classes. supported
by every newspaper of note in the city,
are waging war on the corrupt ring
that has for years plundered the peo-
pie. Mr.. Wilson is monomaniac on
the subject ofthe markets of the world
Hisow arguments prove their fallacy.
Reduced wages mean reductions in all
branches of business. If men have
not money they cannot buy. What
ever we buy abroad reduces the vol
ume of money in this country. A
diminished circulation of money
means lower prices. 1t can mean
nothing else. If we buy an article
abroad and use it, both money and the
article are gone; if we buy it at home
and use it, the article is gone but TIE
money is here.
The campaign has been holly con-
tested. Every inch of ground has
been discussed in the newspapers and
on the hustings. All have had an
opportunity to inform themselves and
every man knows where his interest
lies. Farmers can understand that
lower wages to workingnen means
lower prices for farm products. Bust
ness men know it means fewer sales
and smaller profits. They know, too,
that high wages means just the re-
verse. Then is it not to the interest
of all to vote for that system which,
having been tried for the past thirty
years, has given prosperity to the peo-
pie and made this the most favored
land on the face of the globe? Think
about it and then, for once in your
life, lay prejudice aside and vote for
your own interests.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Among the many silly lies told on
Mr.. Dayton is one that .he was called
on to defend some miners during the
late strikes and was too 6usyto do SO. :"
The fact is, he did not refuse to aid
them. but on the contrary,in response
to telegram sent at the time, assured
them that he would aid them with all
his power.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

The great strike OF the weavers at
Fall River, which has been on for the
past eight weeks, affecting about 49,
900 people, has been declared off, and
they have returned to work at reduc-
ed wages, on the terms OF the opera
tors. The operatives lost about ST.
500. 900 in wages and are now com
PEELED to work at starvation prices.
We suppose this will be heralded
abroad as another triumph of tariff
reform and revival of business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Wonder if the Herald will have the
temerity to say it was not good DEM
nstration.-World.
Ifit suited the World, the Herald is
abundantly satisfied. 1t did not be-
gin to equal either of the Republican
meetings, there being fully twice as
many voters at both as were present
Tuesday afternoon or night. As a
gentleman remarked: There was a
diarrhea of words and constipation of
facts" which is all there was to say
about it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Only one more vote in the Legisla-
ture would have elected Gen. Goff to
the United States Senate at one time.
That vote was lost by few Republi-
cans in Tyler County scratching their
tickets, being influenced to do SO by
a Democratic lie circulated day or
two before the election. The same
game will be tried here, without a
doubt. Vote for Republicans and you
will have no regrets.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Grover Cleveland will not vote
neither will he allow any of his Cabi-
net to make speeches in the campaign
yet there are those, who call them
selves good Democrats, who hurrah as
loud as ever for him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

When William London Wilson went
on his hippodroming trip last week
he employed band with red uniforms.
1t was so Englishlooking, you know
The neat, natty blue uniforms of our
band are not to his taste.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

That one speech that Mr.. William
London Wilson made in the banquet
hall across the water reached more OF
his real constituents than all of the
speeches that he has made in West
Virginia. New York Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

The Free Traders sang song Tues
day night which sounded something
like the following
Oh See our Free Trade leader stand,
William { William E.,
A Brlton noble. true, and grand,
William E., our William f.,
The battle he will ever fight
William f., our William E.,
For English Lords, whateer their might
William f., our William {.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03
When Others Fail

Hoods Sarsaparilla builds up the
shattered system by giving vigorous
action to the digestive organs,
eating an appetite, and purifying
the blood. 1t is prepared by modern
m sthods, possesses the greatest cura-
tive powers, and has the most won
derful record of actual cures of any
medicine in existence. Take only
Hoods.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

While Republicans and Republican
policies have been assaulted by the
Free Traders during this campaign, it
is nothing in comparison to the viliifi-
cation and abuse that has been heap
ed upon Senators Faulkner and Cam
den. This may be good politics but
we fail to be able to comprehend it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03
Mckinley and Wilson Abroad.

In 1890 William Mckinley was burned in
ef6gy in the English Manufacturing city of
Sheffield; but in 1894 William L. Wilson was
wined and dined in London because he is the
author of free trade tariff bill. These are
significant facts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

A vote for Catlett, Stuckey. Nc
Donald, or Small is vote to pay those
West Virginia Certificates.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Greatest farce of the age-the Viii
liam London Wilson hippodronie.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

If you want SIS, 900, 900 debt sad
died on this State, vote the Demo
cratic ticket.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

In need of repair-The Jefferson
County Democratic machine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

A grand speech-that made by Mr..
Elkins Saturday night
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

A vote for Brice Catlett is a vote
for Windy Wilson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Won't vote the Democratic ticket
Grover the Great"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Scared out Of their boots-JefIerson
County Bourbons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

HOOPS Pills are purely vegetable,
and do not purge, pain or grippe. 25c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Good campaigners-Jefferson Coun-
ty Republicans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

To much for even buzz saws-Dem-
ocratic reform.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Lost his residence-Grover Cleve-
land.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

A magnificent SUGGESTIVE EIkins
meeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Until William l.. Wilson, if we are
to believe his speeches, got into the
tolls of Grover Cleveland, who will
not vote the Democratic ticket this
year and possibly never. he favored
if his utterances were true, a duty of
rs cents per ton on coal. But when
he become chairman of the Ways and
Means committee. at the request OF
Mr.. Whitney, and others of the Nova
Scotia Coal Syndicate. he changed"
his mind. Why? Because free coal
meant $500, 900 in the pockets of the
Coal Syndicate every year And it is
limited that Mr.. Cleveland is at least
very friendly to the Syndicate. What
mattered it if every West Virginia
mine closed? Mr.. Wilson became SO
large that he openly said he could not
afford to consider the interests of his
constituents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

REPUBLICAN TICKET
For Congressional District,
ASTON G. DAYTON.
of Barbour County.
For State Senate--I3th District,
E. C. HENSHAW,
of Berkeley County.
For House of Delegates-7th District
DANIEL GETZENDANNER,
of Jefferson County.
j. N. ROBINSON,
of Morgan County.
BERKELEY COUNTY.
For House of Delegates,
GEORGE F. EVANS.
For County Commissioner,
G. P. RINER. =
For Superintendent OF Schools,
JAMES SNYDER.
ARDEN DISTRICT.
For President Board of Education,
DANIEL SUTTON.
For School Commissioner,
HAMILTON HENSHAW.
For Justice of the Peace,
JOSEPH FIScUS.
For Constable.
EDWARD c. BROWN.
HEDGESVILLE DISTRICT.
For President Board of Education,
l. w. WOOD.
For School Commissioner,
JAMES MURPHY.
For Justice of the Feace,
B. w. GEYER.
For Constable.
L. G. HARPER.
GERARDsTowN DISTRICT.
for President Board of Education,
G. w. DANIELS.
For School Commissioner,
WILLIAM R. PARKINSON.
For Constable,
]. f. HUTSLER.
MARTINSBURG DISTRICT.
For School Commissioner.
First Ward,
CHARLES H. WOLVES.
Second Ward,
THOMAS E. BYERS.
MILL CREEK DISTRICT.
For President Board of Education,
w. S. LAISE.
For School Commissioner,
w. c. CLENDENING.
Falling WATERS DISTRICT.
For President Board of Education,
JACOB c. LINGAMFELTER.
For School Commissioner,
JOSEPH lands.
For Constable,
JACOB S. BARNES.
OPEQUON DISTRICT.
For President Board of Education,
WESLEY WELSHANS.
For School Commissioner,
.CORBIN TABLER.
Vote for Dayton
Smash Free Trade.
,Pulverize the Gerrymander.
On the run-the Free Traders.
Election, Tuesday, November 6,
oct bic reeidence-Grover Clevp-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03

Election, Tuesday, November 6.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-11-03
A STATESMAN?

We hear much, in these days. Of
civilian L. Wilson, the statesman.
After searching diligently and inquir-
ing of many, we have failed to dis
cover his statecraft. III what does it
consist? What great thing has he
accomplished? His name was affix
ed to the bill which repealed the pur-
chasing clause of the so-called Sher-
man silver law. There was no Estates
manship in that. The veriest tyro
can tear down. A barbarian can des-
troy. What did he build? All, yes:
the Wilson bill In the mutations of
politics we had almost lost sight oft,
just as he did not know it after it had
received its 633 patches in the Senate.
The celebrated Cleveland badge
could not hold candle to it. Think
of it! Six hundred and thirty three
patches on one bill? 1t also lost its
name-became hybrid. Thepoor bant-
ling got mixed up with hyphens. 1t
is now dubbed the Gorman-Brice bill.
Everybody knows how he tried to
discover some redeeming "tariff-for-
revenue feature" in it but could not.
1t returned to him, not as the Prodi-
gal Son, but after its debasement, and
he disclaimed it. Even the Great
Grover wrote him a letter about it,
and he stood up in the House and
read that letter but not until after he
had bound up his head. 1t was
enough to give him tic douloureux.
The only wonder is that he survived
the ordeal (the reading, not the
nervous affection), but he did. Yes,
he did.
At last we come to the stateman-
ship part of the proceeding. Here
must be where it comes in. He NOV
ed its adoption latter the caucus had
commanded him to do SOY and became
sponsor for thing denounced by his
master as party perfdy and party
dishonor."