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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

Newspaper Comments on the Result
Of the Election.

Of the Election.
Wheeling Intelligencer.
THE M~ARTINsBuRG ELECTION.
Martinsburg is the largest town in
the Second Congressional district.
which is misrepresented in Congress
by Hon. William L. Wilson. The city
is also the home of United States Sena-
tor Faulkner. The city government
has been under the full control Of the
Democratic party. On Monday Mar
tinsburg had a multiplication, and
the Democratic majority Of u was not
only completely wiped out. but the Re-
publicans elected their candidate for
mayor by gag majority and carried
four Of the five wards for their coun-
cilmanic ticket. The result shows a
Republican gain of sol votes.
Democrats will comfort themselves
with the claim that this was merely a
local election and has no other signifi-
canoe. The fact remains, however,
that political lines were strictly drawn
in the contest and that the result is a
pronounced Republican victory. It is
of more than usual significance be-
cause of the desperate efforts made by
the friends of Congressman Wilson
and Senator Faulkner to carry the
city, and it is nc secret that had the
Democrats won, the victory would
have been heralded over the state and
country as an endorsement of the Will
son bill by the chief city in Mr.. Viii
sons own district, and as the first
Democratic gun in his campaign for
reelection.
The result is sufficiently significant
of the political situation in the Sec
ond district to inspire the Republicans
of that section of the state with cour-
age and hope. 1t is an indication that
the sentiment which prevails all over
the country. and which has been mani
tested in the hundreds of municipal
elections in the United States chat the
people have enough of the change
they voted for in 1902, also exists in
West Virginia. 1t is a straw which
shows what may be expected of that
portion OF the Second district in No
vember.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

Talk Of unfolding your town,
The Herald in a labored article seeks
20 sap the foundation of a city's pros
perity by attacking its credit. But the
herald would sink the town or any
thing else if it could thereby gain su
premacy for the Republican party.
The latter is i'll an excellent way to
lestiny, not only Martinsburg but the
whole country"
The Herald did nothing of the kind.
1t simply took up your par excellent
financial statement, let the daylight
through it, and showed how by Jug
glery of figures your challenge was
wind. Then, the World is continual
ly placing others in its own field, i'm
agiuing its own wickedness and its
party's incapacity are the property of
others. The Republican party made
this Nation prosperous, saved its life,
strengthened its credit, educated its
people, made its flag respected on
every sea, protected the ballot, and
dotted the land with enterprises and
industries. 1t will do the same in
this city. 1t will improve the town,
elevate the police force, protect WON
anhood, execute the law, and give
employment to the deserving. And
all this, even though the editor of the
World sits in the frog pond croaking
as usual.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

The Statesman despairingly calls
attention to the splendid condition of
the finances Of the town, when the
Democrats let go, and says they"Come
out with a record as pure as the snow"
Well, the Herald declared and proved
last week by the Mayor and Treasur-
er's reports that after paying interest,
detucting sinking fund, there is an
actual balance subject to check of but
$352.I2. That calculation has never
been disproved. Bear that in mind.
We have often e snow so soiled and
discolored as to mor closely resem-
bic mud.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

Stuart F. Reed is prominently spok
Ell of for State Senator from the Clarks
burg. Senatorial District, and the Her
aid knows of no one who would repre-
sent the people better than the brigh'
young journalist of Harrison county
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

Catch the shadow ere the substance
fades by taking your little ones tc
Barr & Gifin's and get their pictures
taken. Bring them in before the ex-
IRENE hot weather comes, as we must
be very careful with the little folks
during the summer season.
We don't advertise babies pictures
a specially, but we get there just the
same.
Gallery open every day at Martins
burg and Winchester.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

We feel that it is due to Mr.. Chas.
p. Matthaei that we say he conducted
his canvas in a fair, gentlemanly man.
ner, put up the best campaign possible
and retires from the contest with the
esteem and respect of his opponents.
He realized that he led a forlorn hope
and we are quite sure he was cogni-
zant of the fact that some of his party
those who were in command and
should have aided hini-did not do
the fair thing by him. His defeat is
not his fault but his misfortune. In
other words, at is not a good year
for Democrats"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

AS an indication of the reduction
in freight rates between New York
and Liverpool, we quote William Cow
erly. one of the New York agents of
the Onion line, who said that it was
no longer profitable to carry wheat
at a penny a bushel, or freight at twen-
ty cents a ton, yet SO fierce is the
competition that the rates are reduced
to those figures. Passenger traffic
has also fallen off nearly one-half
since dad times" began. Hardly
one-third the number of immigrants
are now coming to this country that
came here n year ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02
Taxpayers Want Protection.

EDITOR HERALD
The city has gone Republican. This
being the case let the party see to il
that the appointments to Office come
from amongst our best and most re-
spectacle element, otherwise you will.
find our term will be short. 1t seems
that the people at the polls correct
abuses, and because a man is a ward.
heller is no claim to position. The
taxpayers want protection to life and
limb, as well as finances.
A TAXPAYER.
The writer of the above, one of the
foremost business men of the city.
strikes the keynote of the course to be
pursued. The glorious victory achiev-
ed Monday may easily be turned into
NORWOOD and gall by a few injudic-
ious appointments.
Our suggestion of several weeks
ago that the primaries and conven
tons be pure was followed to the let
ter. A clean ticket was nominated
and more than triumphantly elected.
The people voted for mel and prin-
ciples. Now, as a change has been
decided upon, a good municipal gov
eminent will be looked for, and in
sisted upon, and we feel confident our
authorities will give them just such an
administration as the times demand.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02
NOTICE,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER or TnE Gun
RENoY.

hESoY,
WASHINGTON, APRIL 30rH, 1894.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence pre-.
scented to the undersigned, il has been
made 10 appear that "The Peoples Ma.
tional Bank of Martinsburg'' in the Town
of Martinsburg in the County of Berke-
ley and State of West Virginia has com
piled with all the provisions of the Act
OF Congress to enable National Banking
Associations to extend their
existence and for other purposes approy-
ed July 18th, 1882.
Now therefore +, James III. Eckels
Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby
certify that.The Peoples National Bank
OF Martinsburg" in the Town of Mar.
tinsburg in the County Of Berkeley and
State OF West Virginia is authorized 10
have succession for the period specified
In its amended articles of ASSOCIATION,
namely until close Of business ON Aprii
80, 1914.
In testimony whereof witness my hand
and seal Of Office this 30fh day OF
April, 1884.
JAMES II. EcRELs,
SEAL. Comptroller Of the Currency.
No. PA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

"The Herald is authority for the
statement that Mr.. A. M. Gilbert is
putting in a sewer on West Martin
street at his own expense. That is
the kind of a man the Second Ward
wants for Councilman"
The people did not think SO on Mon
day; they did not encourage a liberal
ty and energy that only appeared a
few days prior to the election. They
preferred Anthony Staubly's system
attic and public improvements. These
squibs of a fertile imagination, now
make amusing reading.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

The editor of the Herald was not
allowed to vote because two beats one
every time, but he got the "send off,
all the same. Democratic rule in
Martinsburg is ended. While the
Herald does not claim the glory re-
sulting from the victory, it has the
sweet assurance that it contributed in
part to the success which crowns the
the labors Of the party it represents.
1t will continue, in the future as in
the past to maintain the right as God
gives us to see the right.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

We trust those honest, progressive
Democrats WHO voted with us Monday
may never have to regret their
action, and also beg to suggest that
they might do worse than to con-
tinue on the Republican highway to
National prosperity and the redemp-
ton of our grand little State from the
blighting effects of Bourbonism.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02
PRODUCE.
Stevens Bicycle Rifle.


Mr.. B. D. Stevens of Somervills
has invented a rifle for use with the
military bicycle. The barrel of the
rife is placed just below the han
die bar and can be be detached
very easily. When attached to the
wheel it is fired by motion of the
wheel by pressing a lever on tn,
handle bar. When the wheel is not
in motion the operator can stand be
side the wheel and operate the gun
firing singly 0 from magazines.
1t can be worked rapidly and would
appear to be a valuable weapon fol
military bicycle corps.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

The Herald pointed out at the time OF
the Rink meeting that all was
not harmony in the Democratic camp.
This thing of holding meeting to
bolster up courage is not the best
remedy. And when the meetings are
held it not a good idea to suppress
freedom of speech in order to preserve
Senatorial courtesy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

What a pity the World did not or
der Geo. NJ. Bowers to keep out of the
First Ward. Had it done SO, magnih-
cent as was the work done in that
ward, there would have been no tie.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02
SWEPT H PLATTER.
Parkersburs state Journal.

Parkersburg state Journal.
Martinsburg Republicans swept the
platter clear in the municipal election
there Monday. They elected their
Mayor by 232 majority, carrying four
out of five wards for councilmen and
having a tie vote in the fifth. The
Mayor was a Democrat, elected by u
majority, and the council was Demo
cratic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02
DELEGATES TO thc Static league.

At meeting Of the 3rd Ward Re
publican Club, OH Tuesday, May II,
the following delegates and alternate:
were elected to attend the Republican
Convention to be held in Fairmont
w. Va. on Tuesday, June 10.
Delegates-L. c. Gerling, c. E
Cordner, A. S. Golden, Powell Lickli
der, and c. A. Miller.
Alternates-Alex Elliott, E.B. Burr
Ed. Homer, ST., John A. Wien, and
and John Heller.
JOHN SHAULL, President.
]. f. SHAFFER, Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

Senator Camden's Doodle was not
one whit more effective than Senator
Faulknor's expressed opposition to
the Wilson bill as it was.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

We have not alluded to it hereto
fore, but it is conceded that Charley
Lamar is a hustler.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

Many political ~staticians are en-
deavoring to figure out which is the
banner republican ward. When they
are through we will publish the re-
suit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

There has been more villiicati IN Of
Democratic candidates and Democrats
generally in this little corporation
election than would suffice for two or
three National campaigns"
Who started it? Your daily has
continually poured out a stream of
disagreeable, unnecessary, unfeeling
~villihcation. Republicans a strike,
too. Behave yourself keep your
venom in the bottle, and all will be
quiet, clean, and good.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

1t is limited around town that Luth-
er Miller and Harry Rutherford did
some quiet political work judging
from the result, it must be true.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

Mayor-elect Wilson, of Martinsburg,
sends greetings to Mayor Gustav
Brown, of Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson please copy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

Mayor-elect Wilson led his ticket at
every precinct except the Fourth
Ward. There John Grozinger was
eight votes ahead.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

They do say Councilman Schill
thinks oe abdicating. We hasten TO
assure him that he need not be back
ward about it as his resignation will
be promptly accepted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

1t is a fact that George Bowers did
some work in the Third Ward. The
World made a bad break when it COM
manded him to keep hauds off.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02
He Was Surprised.

VALLEY FURNACE, w. VA, May "a
1891 have taken Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and was benefited SO much that
| was surprised. / have found moth
ing to equal Hoods Sarsaparilla and
highly recommend it. JOHN WILSON.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

There is some talk of running IVES
Kaufman for Congress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

Senator Faulkner should not fail to
write another letter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02
EoR SALE-A
DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
The undersigned having qualified as
administrator Of the estate Of Cortney
Sewers. deceased, notice is hereby given
to all persons knowing themselves in
debted to said estate 10 make settlement
at once, and those having claims against
the same will present them for payment.
NJ. X. BUTTS.
Jones Spring, w Va
May 5, 1894. 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

Disgruntled-Tariff reform Demo-
Gratis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

The Herald fixes up a double com.
bination Of Republicans and mig
gers" to elect Mr.. Gilbert, but he for
got to add the Democrats. There is
a triple alliance in the Second Ward
to elect Mr.. Gilbert, of Democrats,
Republicans and colored voters, and
it will succeed.
We fixed nothing. We simply
gave you what you claimed. We did
not forget the Democrats and they did
not forget us. On the contrary they
formed the triple alliance to which
you alluded, but not to elect Gilbert.
o, mol Staubly was their choice. AS
a political prophet the editor of the
World deserves political Punishment
at the hands Of a deceived party.
Willie Busted Colston, try again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

The recent campaign on the part OF
the Republicans was well planned and
grandly executed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

A modern sphynx-David B. Hill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02
THE HE RAID.
John Grozinger is vindicated.

A talking machine-the Senate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02
DECK PURDY.
E W. VAN METRE. Owner.
JACK Tr DANE Keanar

This fine young horse will be at Shep-
herdstown, Mondays and Tuesdays; at
the stables of the owner. near Schop
pert's Ford, Wednesdays and Thurs
days. and at Geyers lower stable, in
Martinsburg. on Fridays and Saturdays,
until June IS.
TERMS: $1,000. $500, and $500. I'd
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

AFTER The ELECTION is OVER.
fcolumn saulDs u b eworldsatnrday May 5yl
"Democrats should prove that they
are not rotton by voting pure"
The holy vestures need purifying
once in fifteen years. Shams like the
above are ignored by honest people
every time.
"The attempt 10 make it appear
that Mr.. Matthaei is being traced of
in the Second Ward is a baseless fab
rication Of the warped brain of the
Herald.
Matthaei run seven behind his tick
ct in this ward. and twenty-one be-
hind in the town. The warped brain
was located in the Uranium of the
editor Of the World long before the
election. 1t is there now.
ssAs far as we can understand the
doctrines of the A. P. A. they are ut
terly un-American and worse than
Know-nothingism."
This was the dirtiest and most in
territorial fling" of the campaign
and was made for a special purpose
and against another organization,
whose members are the peers of the
editor of the World in every sense.
There are no A. p. AS in this com
munity and no occasion for them.
And no one knew that better than the
editor Of the World.
"Rockbrake Republican caucuses
have been held frequently in the Third
Ward, the object of which was to per
feet schemes for the defeat of Mr.. ].
c. Frazier"
Good No political mansions, with
back doors open, sheltered the Repub-
lican laboring men in the Third
Ward. Out in Gods sunshine, un-
der blue heavens, with waving fields
of ripening grain and the pure fresh
air tanning their faces, they discuss
ed ]. c. Frazier's prescriptions infer
ence that they could be cajoled and
won, and planned the grand defeat
that still makes him plain James
Carol Frazier,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02

As well as hundreds OF minor ones in
the silverware and jewelrr lire you will
find notonly represented, but abundant,
in our stock. 1t gives you such an as
sortment to pick from that whatever
your taste or the condition of your
purse, you can easily be suited
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02
A Peculiar Case
Hoods psi; ss'iil'C Cures

and Camden. l bought a supply Of Hoods Sar-
saparilla. used four bottles and believe am
curcd.p W. j. LONG, Lancaster, South Carolina.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-02
THE nAKKETJ.
MARKETS.

GRAIN.
Corrected every Fsf6ay BY Asez. Parks
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-08-24
Misuse of the Mails.

Tuesday morning Mrs. Clarissa A. Fuller
and Mrs. Anna West, of Burton, were ar
ranged before United States Circuit Court
Commissioner Brooks at Saginaw on the
charge of sending obscene matter through
the mails. The offense was comitted last
February and consisted in sending a valen-
tine to Miss Maud Fulton, of Ovid, ON which
was written obscene matter. This was
about st. Valentines day. The case was
reported to the United States authorities and
Postoffice Inspector Parsall was detailed to
investigate the matter. The result was that
the alleged offenders were arrested and that
they were arranged before the commission
er Tuesday morning. They were held on
their own recognizance to appear in the
United States circuit court, Oct. 16, at Bay
City,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-08-24

Will, the five year old son of VIM. Saver
Jr, fell from the high fence on the fair
ground, Tuesday, dislocating his shoulder.
A fire was discovered Sunday morning in
the home of E. II. Green on Hickory street
between Main and Exchange The furni-
ture was badly damaged but the house was
saved. The loss is covered by insurance.
The Y. M. G. A. lecture committee, after
considering long list Of desirable talent,
has contracted for five of the six numbers of
their seventh annual course. The opening
number will be given by the Divide Musin
Company, company of five stars. the first
of which is Musin, the great violinist. He
Is said to be the only genuine success since
the days Of Ole Bull. The second number
will be the great favorite of last season, Mr..
Leland T. Powers, for whose return there
was a large demand on the part of the
patrons of the course. Col. L. F. Copeland,
well termed the "Prnce of Orators" will
for the first time bow to an OwOssO audi
ence. Col. Copeland is sure to please. The
Shubert Male Quartet, supported by Miss
Maude Hughes, harpiste, and Miss Grace
M. Reade, recitationist, will give the second
concert of the course, and is strong card.
Another new man to our people is Prof.
John b. Denote, who has met with almost
phenomenal success the past four years.
The sixth attraction will be booked in few
days, and will be as good lecturer as can
be secured
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-08-24
Foulest Crime in Owosso's History.


Citizens of Owosso We're aroused and en-
ragged last Friday afternoon by the most
damnable crime ever committed in this
city, the crime being an ASSAULT by an un-
known man, upon the person of Mrs. James
NJ. Curwood, most highly respected and
esteemed lady of this city.
1t seems that Mrs. CurwOod was sitting
by table sewing, when, hearing noise
in the room. He had entered unnOticed, by
the back door and was evidently thoroughly
posted as to the situation. In reply to Mrs.
Curwood's question as to what he wanted,
he remarked chat he had come for business,
at the same time selling her around the
waist; and he further showed how well in
formed he was when she threatened to call
her son, by telling her that her son was at
work upon the school house, which was
true.
Mrs. Curwood then ran upstairs and
seized gun, which the fiend quickly
wrenched from her grasp. Then telling
her he would not hurt her, he dragged her
into bedroom, when the assault was &C
complished. Before leaving the house, the
beast dragged her downstairs and tied her
hands behind her, leaving her in nearly
helpless condition. He also took the pre-
caution to lock all the doors except the back
one and then made good his escape.
1t was some time before Mrs. Curwood
could gather strength to call any of the
neighbors, by which time every trace of the
fiend was gone. None had seen him either
coming or going.
Her assailant is described by Mrs. Cur
wood as being man of medium height,
gray eyes, hair and mustache tinged with
gray, mole on his left cheek, weight nearly
two hundred, well dressed and gentlemanly
appearing. She also says she struck him
blow over the left eye with stick, which
she thinks will leave mark. No trace
whatever has been secured of the perpetra-
tor of this the most dastardly crime ever
commi, ed in this city.
Mr.. j. M. Curwood desires us 20 state that
the statement that his wife's health Is so
door that she will not be able to interview
anvone supposed to be the criminal of last
week is mistake. Although not able to
leave her bed, she has the william so photo
praphed on her mind that she could recog-
nize him instantly and Is ready at any time
to assist the officers.