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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-03-02
DARK DAYS or 1904.
July and August Were the GIoomIcst
Months of the Entire Wnr.


In the memory Of men who lived in
Washington during the months Of
July and August 1904, those days will
appear to be the darks of the many
dark days through which passed the
friends and lovers ofthe Federal I'm.
ion. The earlier wears Of the war, il
is true, had been full Of grief. despon-
dency, and even agony. but the dark.
ness that settled upon us in the sum-
mer Of 1904 was the more difficult to
be endured because ofthe unexpected.
ness The hopes so buoyantly enter.
tained by our people when Grant
opened his campaign in Virginia lad
been dashed. No joyful tidings came
from the army now; deadly calm
prevailed where had so lately resound-
ed the shouts Of victory. In every
department Of the government there
was manifest feeling Of discourage.
ment. In the field Of national politics
confusion reigned.
When Congress adjourned on July
4, with the Wade-Davis reconstructi, n
bill still unsigned the turmoil inside
OF the Union Republican party was
something terrific, and. and when.
month later, the Wade Davis manifcs-
to appeared, the CONSERVATION Of the
Republican leaders was very great.
Eafly's invasion Of Mar yland and
dash upon Washington, which caused
a good deal Of panic in the country
generally, occurred about the middle
Of July. Right on the heels OF this
event came the Presidents call for
five hundred thousand men. which
was issued July 10, and the placing OF
a new two-million loan, which drop
ped upon the people about the same
time.
Nor was the military situation any
more cheerful. The awful fghting IN
the Wilderness and al Cold Hlarbo,
had fairly startled the country by the
enormous loss ofiife sustained BY the
Army Of the Potomac. APPARENT,
without any corresponding gain OF
position. The failure Of the Peters.
burg mine, July 80. was another add
ton to the burden carried in the hearts
Of patriotic Americans chase.s re
signatiou Of the secretaryship Of III,
Treasury, and the middle which Hor
ace Greeley had succeeded in creating
by his futile mission to the rel ei ennis.
saries at Niagara Falls. had 50 wor.
ried the people that nobody appeared
to know what was in the ARA com.
promise in the interest or peace. or
more vigorous prosecution Of the war
Noah Brooks in the Century fci
March.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-03-02
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-03-02

Goneihe snow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-03-02
He Gave 1t Up.

why am a Democrat
Its mean for you to ask me that.
Our partys gone and kicked the fat
Into the fire; and fuss and spat,
While Tom Reed and his gang stand pat. -
And give it TO 'em tit for rat.
| really don't know where I'm at.
Nor why am Democrat.
Huntington Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-03-02
A REPLY AT LAST
And an Explanation that Does
not Explain.
TRIES TO SHIELD HIMSELF
Behind Friend Whose Name He Re-
fuses to Disclose.

Last week the Herald published q
copy of letter written by Senator
elect Elkins TO Congressman Capehart
asking upon what authority Mr.. Cape
hart published a statement that he
was personally interested in settle
ment of the so-called West Virginia
debt, denying the accusation contain
ed in the statement, and requesting a
correction of the wrong impression
that had been created by it.
Mr.. Elkins' letter to Mr.. Capehart
was written on February /, but up TO
the 18TH he had received no answer,
and he felt warranted in giving the
answer to the public. The following
day, however, he received a letter
from Congressman Capehart, which
he promptly answered Mr.. Elkins
sends this last correspondence TO tie
Herald and requests its publicati' n
as matter of justice to both parties.
1t will be noted that, according to
Mr.. Elkin's letter, Mr. Capehart's or
iginal statement in regard to the SEN
ator's alleged connection with the
debt matter was based wholly on mis-
information. Mr.. Capehart's conduct
in the matter does not appear to be
defensible. Following is the cores
pondence:
ICopy.l dictated
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON, d. C.. Feb. -, 1895.
Hon. s. b. Elkins, New YORK.
DEAR SIR: On my return from West
Virginia last Friday, found your let
ter of the Ist instant You ask me to
state what information have which
led me to make certain statements
about you or supposed to about you,
in letter written by me, AMI recent
ly published in the Wheeling Regis
ter. :" The information that led me
to refer to you as ''the supposed head
of the syndicate" was supplied
through letter seen by a
friend of mine in this city, whose
name am not at liberty to disclose.
AS to the supposed reference to you
in my letter of your own, sent to the
Register, when l say that 1.-THE people
are likely to rue the day when they
elected Republican Legislature, which
bows its neck to a master from Wall
street, New York. whose first act af-
ter being elected to the highest posi-
ton in the gift of the legisla-
ture is an effort to fasten on us
obligations which will ruin the pros
perity of our State" | have only to
refer you to those members OF the
West Virginia legislature with whom
you talked on this subject, and who
will say that you made an effort with
individual members to induce them to
look favorably on some scheme for the
settlement of the debt question; il
seems to me that this is too we'll
known for successful denial on your
part. Having said this much, permit
me to add, that in this matter | am
not, nor have been influenced by any
feeling of party or personal prejudice
toward you; on the contrary, l have
none but the kindest feeling toward
you personally. My object in writing
letter on this subject for publication
was to try to protect the taxpayers d
being one of them from what con
slider an outrageous wrong.
Very truly yours,
lSigned ]. CAPEHART.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-03-02
Nervous People

And those who are all tired out and
have that tired feeling or sick head
ache can be relieved Of all these symp-
toms by taking Hoods Sarsaparilia,
which gives nerve. mental and bodily
strength, and thoroughly purifes the
blood 1t also creates good appetite
cures Indigestion, heartburn. and dys-
pepsia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-03-02

Hoods Pills are easy to take. easy
in action, and sure in effect. 2sc.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-10-31
SHERIFF'S SALE.
REAL ESTATE.

R. NJ. Dittey, Rec &C., vs. Geo. N. Brown ct al,
Highland Court Of Common Pleas. Case
No. 6003.
ORDER OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
In pursuance of an order issued from the
Court of Common Pleas within and for the
county of Highland and State of Ohio. made
at the Sept. term thereof. A. D., 1894, and
to me directed, will offer for sale at public
auction at the door of the Court House, in the
town Of Hillsboro, on
Saturday, November 2, 1895,
At loo o'clock p. m. Of said day the following
described real estate, to-wit
Situate in the State of Ohio, County Of High
land, and Incorporated Village of Hillsboro,
to-wit Being inlots Nos. 239 and 240 in the
first addition of James n. Thompson to the
Incorporated Village Of Hillsboro, Ohio. Said
inlots are known and designated on the record
ed plat Of said addition by their Nos. 239 and
240. and are each 5 poles front on Elm Street
and IL poles in depth to an alley and being
same premises conveyed to said George N.
Brown by Timothy 8. Beam and wife by deed
dated January 13, 1891.
Said premises has been appraised at twenty
four hundred and thirty-three dollars (S2433),
and cannot sell for less than two-thirds Of said
appraisement.
8. N. PATTON,
Sheriff Of Highland county.
John T, Hire Attorney
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The COlored Vote.

just outside of the Democratic state
headquarters the other night two men,
high up in the councils of the party,
were heard discussing the political situ-
alton, and one of them said, "We've got
great scheme to fix the 'niggers' this
year; they are all after the stuff, but
they are not going to fool us. We're
not going to take any chances on their
getting the money and then throwing
us down at the polls, SO we just fix it
this way, we give the coons SO much on
election day if they have not registered.
If they register they don't get any
money. On election day we'll have
matters in our own hands. They can't
vote and we can make any bargain we
please with them.
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FREEi FREE! FREE!
The Latest Novelty in the Book Line
Sent to You Free.

The passenger department of the Gin.
cinnsti, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad,
have issued one of the quaintest little
publications ever put out by q railroad
company, under the title of &C., II. &
d. Chap Book" 1t is printed on hand.
finished paper, with ragged edges. and
in two colors, and abounds in odd con-
ceits. While the cost of getting out such
Q publication is very considerable, we
concluded to put it in the hands of
everybody along the line, and on re-
Ceipt OF your name and address,
with B cents in postage stamps to pay
for postage, ETC., same will be mailed to
you free.
This book will contain complete
story each month, written by the best
authors of the day, and will prove an
acceptable addition to the home and
Areside.
The supply of the first issue il limited,
and II you desire copy, ssnd in your
name and address, enclosing stamps, st
once to O., II. 4 d. Chap Book Depart.
ment, Cincinnati, Hamilton 4 Dayton
Railroad, Carew Building, Cincinnati,
Ohio.
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A Great Orator.

One of the most distinguished speakers
who is coming to Ohio this year to take
part in the Republican campaign is the
Hon. Charles Emory Smith, editor of
the Philadelphia Press. Mr.. Smith was
minister to Russia under the Harrison
administration and has long been among
the most influential of eastern Repub-
Ecans.
He is an orator of splendid ability and
has few equals on the stump in the
country. He is man Of fine presence,
handsome, magnetic, eloquent, learned
and logical.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-10-31
A Brice Colony.

Passengers on the Cincinnati, Hamil.
ton and Dayton railroad have their at
tention called to an encampment some
miles above Lima. About it may be
seen a large number of men who, like
Senator Brice himself, have residence
for voting purposes in Allen county.
The men ostensibly work upon the
Lima Northern railroad, as it is COM
monty called, which Mr.. Brice is build.
ing. It is noted that an unusual num-
Der Of mon are employed on very small
piece Of work. It is also singular fact
that all the men so employed are single
men, who have no embarrassing ap-
pendages in the nature Of wives or
families to determine residence in In.
diana or Illinois. Care was taken to
locate them in Allen county 80 days be.
fore election, and in that 30 days the
number employed should have been
able to build the embankment for a
trunk line from the senator's voting
residence at Lima to his actual residence
in New York, with branches to his 90.
cial residence at Newport and his official
residence at Washington.
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Must Wear Bloomers.

ST. Louis, Oct. 2s.-William c. Krek-
Ter, proprietor of restaurant near the
Merchants exchange, saturday issued
an order to his pretty waiter girls that,
beginning with Monday, they must
wear bloomers. Bedlam broke loose
at once and the dozen girls went into
secret session in the kitchen. Some
favored strike and others . COM
promise ON shortened skirts. One
smazonian blonde stood stoutly for
bloomers and intimated that objec
tions to bloomers arose from physical
rather than moral grounds Mean
time Mr.. Kreklsr has provided an
emergency force Of bloomer girla
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s~s&
M., writes: "A few
years ago I took cold
which resulted in female
trouble, and affected my
whole system. About a
year ago, / took chills,
had one or two a month
they were very weaken
ing. Had pains in my
sides, more frequently in
left side; gradually grew
worse until, finally, /
had to take to bed. I
had a bad cough and
couldn't rest. I COM
menced taking your
medicine, took It about
four months, taking
seven bottles of Doctor
n.---t- Vs--.a- n--
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FOUR BIS.
B STANDS FOR.
BRICE'S
BRIBERY,
DOODLE,
BOSSISM.
Peaslee and Cox.

Professor Peaslee has been going
about the state telling in his gentle,
guileless way that he was superinte9d-
ent of the Cincinnati schools for 10
years and then he was removed by that
awful man, George B. Cox. Every man
who has heard the professor attempt to
make speech has found in his own
mind ample justification for the alleged
action Of Mr.. Cox. It was at Crestline
that the professor again sang his song
Of woe to crowd of about 30 men and
boys. He was utterly crushed when q
voice sang out "Hurrah for George Cox,
he's all right" As the professor stood
dazed, another voice queried, "Who's
all right?' and there was response by
the entire company, "Why, George B.
Cox, he's all right"
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DIR. HANDS COlicCure in Ohio.

CEDARvILLE, o., May 4, 1898.
81 heartily recommend forever DIR.
Hands Remedies for children. My
baby had collie so bad wasialmost worn
out. A lady friend told me of DR..
Hands Collie Cure. l bought 25 cent.
bottle and both baby and myself now
have sweet and refreshing sleep. also
find DIR. Hands Pleasant:Physic of great
benefit to myself and child. Respect.
fully yours, Mrs.sGeo. Boyd. DR.. Hands
Remedies for children, % cents, at all
druggists.
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A Pirate.

Mr.. Brice's gubernatorial candidate
says that he is making picturesque
campaign. The people who have heard
his speeches can judge as to the correct
ness of the adjective. The Hon. Frank
H. Southland of GAINESVILLE, who, by ap-
pointment of Governor Mckinley. holds
state Office of honor if not of profit, in
an enthusiastic speech introducing
Governor Campbell at GAINESVILLE, de.
clared that Campbell has hoisted the
black flag and asks no quarter and
grants none" The black flag is the
emblem of piracy and indicates that
the man who fights under it is willing
to fight without regard to the laws of
nations or the customs and proprieties
of civilization. In some respects Mr..
Southard very aptly described the char
acter of Mr.. Campbell's campaign war
fare.
The Republican party and press do
not propose to fight in this irresponsible
manner. Otherwise Mr.. Campbell
would have been blown out of water
long ago, for . more vulnerable privatsss
never called the political main.
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TIMELY AND POINTED.
Advice Of Hon. George K. Nash
to Ohio Republicans.
MUST EXERCISE THE UTMOST VIGILANCE

And - More Than Ever Energetic N
Caring For Their Legislative Candidates
70 the End That Joseph b. Foraker
May Enter the United States senate on
March Z, 1907.
The work Of fully restoring the con.
troll Of the national government to the
Republican party can only be complete.
ly accomplished By the election which
will occur in November, 1899. The best
interests Of our country demand that we
should have Republican house Of rep
resentatives, Republican senate and
Republican president. II after March,
1897, the senate Of the United States
should have majority Of Democrats, or
II the balance of power should remain
in the hands Of the Populists, it will not
be within the power Of Republican
president and Republican house Of rep
resentatives to do the things which the
good Of the country requires, which the
people demand and which are necessary
to cure the evils from which we have
suffered and still continue to suffer.
It seems to be an almost assured fact
that the next president Of the United
States will be a Republican, and that
the house of representatives, to be elected
in November, 1896. will have majority
Of Republicans. It 10 not 50 certain,
however, that the senate Of the United
States, as it will be constituted upon
March 4, 1897, will have a Republican
majority. Even with the unprecedented
upheaval of last fall it did not have one,
and it will only be by the exercise of
the utmost vigilance upon the part of
all Republicans, that this desired end
can be accomplished by the elections
that are to occur between now and
March a, 1897.
Our political enemies understand the
vast importance Of retaining control Of
the senate of the United States as well,
and perhaps better then we do. There
fore. every energy Of the Democratic
party, every sinew Of wal, which 1t can
command, every prejudice which it can
excite, every enmity it can arouse, will
be used to defeat Republican candi-
dates for the general assembly and re.
elect Calvin S. Brlce. beg Of you, as
Republicans, to be more than vigilant,
to be more than ever energetic in caring
for your legislative candidates, to the
end that Joseph B. Foraker may enter
the senate on the 4th of March, 1897, as
member thereof. No man desires
more heartily than do that General
Bushnell shall be the next governor Of
Of Ohio. No one can wish more earn
estly than I do for the complete and
triumphant success of the entire Re-
publican ticket, and Of every man
thereon, but Of such vast Importance il
the senate of the United States, that
would rather see my friend Bushnell and
every candidate for an executive ofict
on the Republican ticket go down in de-
feat, than to see the next general assem-
bly, of Ohio controlled by the Demo
cratic party.-Speech of George K. Mash
at Medina, Sept. 10, 1895.
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BUSINESS CONDITIONS.

The Reasons For the Improved Condi-
ton Of the Country.
The improved condition of the country
Is due to the fact, first, that the terrible
menace, Democratic congress, was
powerless for any further harm. It is
dead, and everybody, without distinction
Of party, is glad of it. Whatever i'm
provement came afterward is due to the
fact that the people last November de-
creed that they had no further use for
the Democratic party, and that the
party, tried, capable and true, one that
had safely guided the country through
all the perils of the last 30 years, was
again to be in control of the house Of
representatives, and with absolute Ger.
tainty that as the time limit was re.
moved it will be restored to complete
control in all branches of the govern
ment.
This is the inspiring hope to the coun-
try. To take away this hope is to plunge
the country into the depth of utter de-
spair.
Business Campaigns.
In the highest sense all campaigns
are of business nature; this one is
more so than usual. We aim to vote
for improved business affairs. Not
withstanding the feeble improvement
in business now visible, is there man
in the state that believes a Democratic
victory in Ohio would improve these
conditions? Such an event would cer-
tainly work infinite harm. On the con-
trary, the success of the Republican
party will inspire hope, and with in.
creasing confidence that the party is to
succeed in '96, will perceptibly add to
the present improvement, There can
be no doubt of the soundness of this
DOS! s!tion. Governor Foster.
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Has smith Confessed?

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. % Henry
Mitchell Smith, the Negro condemned
to hang here Novem Der 90, for criminal
assault on Mrs. Hudson, of this county,
Saturday sent for Father Barry, of st.
Paul's Catholic church here, and, it is
said, made confession. He asked the
good father to pray for his soul. Geo.
Green, another Negro, is to hang on
on the same day, charged with the
murder of his wife and her step-father.
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IN good condition. Inc young RiIi, OF Wo-
man, often grows pale, wrinkied and thin,
eats little, everything wearies her, she COM
plains of herself as aching and sore and a.
sleeping poorly. Often she is troubled with
down weight In the abdomen, OF at periods
she may be irregular, or suffer extreme pain
from functional arrangements.
Dr. Pierce, chief consulting physician to
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Of
Buffalo, N. ", in his long and active expert
ence, met many cases of this kind, for which
he used prescription which was found to
cure such difficulties permanently in ninety
eight per cent. of all cases. Having proven
so successful, DR.. Pierce put his Favorite
Prescription y on the market, and it is to- day
sold more largely than any other medicine
for the ills of woman.
For all functional derangements displace-
ments, liberation, Inflammation, and the
catarrhal drain from the lining. membranes
of the special internal organs of women, Or.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription reaches the
origin of the trouble, and corrects 1t.
Mrs MApv CRrw of FIdnkfoSk, Eu1kH1 Co.,
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Free wool has cost the farmers Of the
country s6O,OOO,0O0. Brice voted for
free wool when his vote would have
killed the proposition to put it on the
free list.
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"The Common People,"

AS Abraham Lincoln called them, do
not care to argue about their ailments.
What they want is a medicine that will
cure them. The simple, honest state
ment, 81 know that Hood'ss Sarsaparilla
cured me-" is the best argument in
favor of this medicine, and this is what
many thousands voluntarily say.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-10-31

1t is truth in medicine that the
smallest dose that performs a cure is
the best. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are the smallest pills, will perform a
cure, and are the best. w. R Smith &
Co
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GLAssBoRo, N. j., Oct 2s.-The Whit
ney glass works of this place were de-
stroyed by fire Saturday morning, en-.
failing loss of 800, 600: insurance un-
known. The buildings destroyed con-
sisted of three warehouses, factory
No. l, market house, company store
and some out-buildings.
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Justice-What is the charge against
this prisoner?
Officer-Having an internal machine
his possession, yer honor.
Justice-Anarchist or bicyclist?
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New York Cloakmaker Fails.

New YORK, Oct. 2s.-Jacob Blonner,
cloak manufacturer, failed Saturday,
making the sixth failure in this trade
this month. He has been in business
ten years, and on January l last,
claimed assets 5000 liabilities $685.
600
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Magistrate-You say this man assault
ed you. How did it happen?
Colored Citizen-I brushed again
him, an he sayed I was too fresh,' an
then he 'salted me, sab.
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Sister-There, you have the candy all
over your new suit. What will mama
say?
Tommy-Well, mama won't let me
have any fun in these clothes till i get
'em spoiled.