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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
SOMETHING FRon NOTHING.

There are those who imagine that
perpetual motion may be possible;
that friction and gravitation may be
overcome. They can give no reason
for the faith that is in them, but they
hug the delusion and labor on. Like
wise there are those who vainly be-
lieve that the Government can legis-
late value into silver. They, like the
perpetualmotion crank, want to see
the thing tried, being ignorant Of the
tact that it has been attempted times
without number and always resulted
disastrously. England labored with
the problem 400 years but finally, in
1916, adopted the gold standard and
has since become the richest nation
on the globe.
God Almighty is the only creator.
He speaks and it is done. He set the
stars in their courses and they move
on and on. He is infinite. Man be-
ing mortal, has circumscribed powers.
1t was said of him, thus far shalt thou
go and no farther His limit is soon
reached. In his mind he can soar in
to space, but his body remains on
this mundane sphere. Until he gains
the power possessed by the Infinite,
he cannot compete with Deity. He
can have one standard only. With
that he must be content, therefore all
this talk of theorists that the fat of
man is omnipotent is absurd.
We admit that the idea is beautiful.
but unfortunately it is impracticable.
Not since the morning stars sang to-
gether, not until time shall be no
more will man learn the secret that
has been hidden. Then may he know
tnat mysterious law which binds the
universe together, and blends all into
one symmetrical system, and then he
will think of silver no more as he
will be walking the gold paved streets
OF the New Jerusalem.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
Trustees Sale!

By virtue of deed of trust made by
W lillian L. Noll and Lucinda ". Noll.
his wife, to E. s. Troxell. trustee, dated
August 8, 1879, and recorded in deed
book No. rs, page lao, in the office of
the clerk of the county court of Berke-
ley county, West Virginia, and an order
of the circuit court of said county ap-
pointing the undersigned trustee in said
deed, will sell at public auction in front
of the court house of said county on
SATURDAY, AUGUST %, 1896,
beginning at 1870 o'clock, D. M, that ex-
cellent limestone farm on Ridge road
about miles southwest of Martinsburg,
in said county, containing about 26S
acres adjoining lands of S. Rench's heirs,
George M. Noll, John Linton and others,
on which e. w. Noll at present resides.
This farm is improved by dwelling
house containing ten large rooms, new
bank barn, workshop, meat house, chick
en- house, ice house and all other inn
provements usual on frst-olass farm:
also two good wells of water, cistern
and running water from spring; tene-
ment house and an excellent young or
ehard. 1t is convenient to churches and
school houses; about 30 acres thereof is
in excellent timber, principally oak and
hickory, and the remainder in an ex-
cellent state of cultivation.
The sale will be made subject to a de-
cree of said circuit court in favor of De-
catur Hedges and Charles J. Faulkner
against said William t. NoIl for $794.-
20, with interest from December "a, 1879,
and $24.80 costs, subject to credit of
$50, 90 October 10, 1883; credit of $780,
so September 10, 1884; and credit of
$134 66 April 10, 1894.
Terms of Sale. One-third of the pur-
chase money cash; one-third in one and
the residue in two years, with interest
from the day of sale the purchaser to
give his note or bonds, secured by deed
OF trust on the property purchased for
the deferred payments.
July Il, '96. GEO. w. VANMETRE,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

Mr. J. 9. Kitchen has completed
and started up his new box manuiac-
tory at this place.
Miss Sallie c. Shickle, Of Fulks
Run, Va. is visiting in our midst.
Mr.. Charles James. OF Quincy. Ohio.
paid hurried vi it to friends and rel
afives in this section few days ago.
Since reading Mr.. c. w. Keeseck-
er's announcement as candidate for
Assessor in the First Assessment Dis
trict of Berkeley county we find many
warm supporters of him in this section.
Mr.. Keesecker is well qualified for
the position in every respect He had
three years experience in making out
the Assessors books and his work al
ways gave satisfaction. Back Creek
valley has the right to demand the
assessorship this time and Mr.. Kee-
seeker is the man we want. S. E.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

II seems that our friend Capt. D. w.
Shaffer is, after all, to have opposition
for the Democratic nomination for
State Senator. Mr.. Z. A. Viewer is
announced and there are those who
assert it is to be the old fight over
again in which our distinguished U.
S. Senator is to be the central figure.
As Capt. Shafer is silver man from
way back, il seems hardly fair since the
party of which he is SO distinguished
a member has come to him that they
should turn his face to the wall. Both
gentlemen are vigorous warriors and
there will evidently be battle royal
for the nomination. In the meantime
it would be well to bear in mind that
our next State Senator will be Henry
Clay Getzendanner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

We have few old Confederates
about here, but with one exception
they have too lively a recollection OF
the Confederacy to endorse cheap
money. There is in the history OF
that short-lived government an object
lesson of what the stamp of govern
ment on money was worth unless
backed by GoLD.-Berkeley Springs
News DEM.
It is lesson that should be needed
by others as well as ex-Confederates.
The dollar that is not as good as gold
is not good enough for any American
and Americans will utterly repudiate
Populism and all of its allies.
The News is to be commended for
the brave stand it has taken for the
right.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
THE STATE TICKET.

That the convention held at Par
kersburg this week was the largest
and most enthusiastic political gather
ing ever seen in the State is conced-
ed by all. The very best of humor
prevailed and about one-half of the
delegates were bound to make speech
es. 1t completed its labors late
Thursday night after having nomin-
ated winning ticket, as follows;
G. w. Atkinson, for Governor.
L. NJ. LaFollette, Auditor.
NJ. A. Kendall, Treasurer.
J.R. Trotter, School Superintendent.
F.. P. Rucker, Attorney-General.
H. c. McWhorter, Supreme Judge.
DR.. ]. B. Fitch and S. B. Rathbone,
Electors -at-large.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
Eiectors-at-l large

The Statesman falsely claims that
policemen were called in to preserve
order at the Parkersburg convention.
There were neither policemen nor
order there. The one was not needed
and the other grew out of the very
earnest desire on the part of the dele
gates to evince their zeal and de-
termination to demolish the Popocrats
of which the Statesman is one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
Attractions at Inwood,

The following dates have been set
Tor the principal entertainments at
inwood Park during this season.
August 7 to II United Brethren
camp meeting conducted by Rev. B.
2. S. Busey.
August - to aI-The annual en-
campment Of the Inwood A Agricultural
and Mechanical Association.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

Flesh

You naturally lose flesh in
the summer and running down
is SO easy You get a little
weaker each day without hard
ly noticing it There is loss Of
appetite, headache, weakness
of the muscles, disturbed sleep,
weakness ofmemory, and these
are the beginning of nervous
prostration. Iron and tonics
and bitters may afford some
temporary relief, but what you
need is a food for body, brain
and nerves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

When such papers as the Martins
burg Herald commends VIM. c. Whit
ney and John K. Cowen on gold bug
gerry, then it is time for the people to
open their eyes. The Herald was
never known to commend any thing
that was not Republican from finance
and tariff through TO pension stealing.
Democracy is very questionable that
can be commended by the Herald
Charles Town Advocate
Admitting all our friend says to be
true, the Herald must be right. The
Democracy which cannot be com
mended by Messrs. Whitney and Cow
en- is a spurious article.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
COUNTY CONVENTION.
Official Call To Berkeley County
Republicans.

At meeting of the Republican Elk
ecutive Committee of Berkeley County
w. Va, held at the Republican clul
room in Martinsburg, Saturday, June 90
1896, it was ordered that
A delegate convention be held at tn,
Court House in Martinsburg, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST s, 1896,
at p. m, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the following offices;
One Delegate to the Legislature;
Prosecuting Attorney;
Sheriff;
Clerk of the Circuit Court;
Clerk of the County Court;
Surveyor of Lands;
Commissioner of the County Court;
Assessor, First District;
Assessor, Second District.
Also to select five members of the
county executive committee from each
OF the districts of the county, except
Martinsburg, which viii choose two from
each ward.
DISTRICT PRIMARIES.
And at the same time and place it was
ordered that primary meetings be held in
each of the magisterial districts, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST /, 1896,
at the following times and places:
Arden district, Sutton School House 2 D.
M;
Falling Waters, Stehle's Store p. M;
Gerardstown, Shanghai 1 p. M;
Hedgesyille, Hedgesville D. M;
Mill Creek, Bunker Hill, at the White
School House 2 p. M;
Opequon, Smoketown 2 p. m.
Martinsburg, at p. M, at the follow
ing places in the respective wards:
First Ward, Republican Club Room;
Second ward, Grand jury Room;
Third ward, Hose HOUSE, John street;
Fourth ward, School House;
Fifth ward, School House.
For the purpose of nominating two
candidates in each district for Justice.
two candidates for Constable; and one
School Commissioner, except Martins
burg, the date for which win be fixed
later.
Also to select delegates to the county
convention, the appointment being
Ten delegates for each district except
Martinsburg, which viii be entitled to
four from each ward
All Republican voters are expected to
attend the primaries and take part in the
proceedings and be careful to select The
very best men as delegates TO the con-
vention.
ALEX, CLOHAN, Chairman.
1. Dew. GERHARDT, Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

Mr.. D. c. Westenhaver, of Martins
burg. is reported in the Baltimore Sun
as repudiating the Democratic nation
al ticket because of the Populism of
the platform. Among the others who
repudiate the platform and ticket are
DR.. ]. w. McSherry, F. S. Emmert,
Mayor w. T. Henshaw, DIR. ]. B.
Snodgrass, w. w. Houseworth, James
F. Thompson and Howard H. Emmert.
We publish the whole list for future
reference. Charles Town Advocate.
And the list will grow. The gentle
men named above are more than will
ing to bear all the odium the Advocate
may heap upon them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
VOLUME XVI, NO. /.

With this issue the Herald enters
upon its sixteenth year. Never before
in its history was it more essential to
all of the people than now. With a
record during the past fifteen years
untarnished, always standing for the
right-the best interests of all the
people-it is now, in the great crisis
which confronts the nation absolutely
indispensable.
The present campaign is to decide
whether the American people are a
nation of Observation-Disclosures
they propose in the future to enter up
on career which will brand us as be-
ing devoid of honor.
The attempt to debase the currency
must be defeated. While we will not
assert that all those who favor the
the free and unlimited coinage of sill
yer at ratio of 10 to I are not patriots,
we do think, that in this enlightened
age,it is the duty of every man to in
form himself fully, by carefully study
ing the questions at issue, before de-
Gliding to favor an experiment which
all history teaches will lead to ruin.
If he fails to do so, then he fails to
measure up to the standard required
of every true American.
1t shall be the aim of the Herald to
clearly present to the people all of the
matters at issue in this campaign.
We shall endeavor to be fair and i'm
partial, employing the means at our
command to refute the assertion that
existing financial laws are oppressive
in the least. Other questions will
arise and we shall discuss them fear
lessly and impartially. To this end
we solicit the patronage of all those
who think as we think without regard
to past party affiliations. By increas-
ing the circulation of the Herald more
good can be done in this section for
the cause of sound national finance
than in any other way. The home
paper is the one that is read by all.
1t is the one which makes and breaks
party ties. It is the silent monitor
which yields an influence for the right
second only to the pulpit.
Hoping the coming year may he the
most prosperous in the history of the
Herald, we continue our labors with
the full assurance that old friends will
not desert US and trust many new
ones may be added.
Thanking our friends for patronage
bestowed and predicting the triumph
ant election of Mckinley and Hobart,
we wish one and all abundant pros
perity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
Jefferson said. discuss;,o ,ha

Jefferson said, discussing the finan-
cial problem as it was presented to
the fathers-''the proportion between
the values of gold and silver is a mer.
camille problem altogether. Now.
adays the proportion is fixed by al.
legged followers of Jefferson not as a
mercantile problem but by an arbi.
trary rule-I6 to without reference
to the values of gold and silver. Fol.
lowing Jeferson's idea, the ratio
would now be at least 80 to 1, vet the
repudiationists insist that they are in
line with the founder ofthe Democrat.
ic party.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
q. v. Special Excursion to the
Sea Shore.

Sea Shore.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad
has arranged for two special twelve
day excursions to the sea shore on
Thursday, August 6 ard 20. The
excursions to include Atlantic City,
Cape May and other South Jersey re-
sorts and Ocean Grove. N. J. excur-
sion tickets will be sold on above
dates for c. V. train No. 4, leaving
Martinsburg at 500 a. M, good go
ing only on that and direct connect
ing trains and to return on any reg
ular train Except the New York and
Chicago Limited) by continuous jour
ney within twelve days from and in
Guiding date of sale at the following
rates.
Atlantic City, Cape May, ETC., So
so; Ocean Grove 500 more.
The Atlantic City and Cape May
tickets good via the New Delaware
River Bridge route or via Market
street wharf.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

When we consider that the intes-
tines are about FIVE times as long as
the body, we can realize the intense
suffering experienced when they be-
come infamed. DeWitt's Collie &
Cholera Cure subdues inflammation at
once and completely removes the diff
Guilty. l.. G. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

Knowing as all Republicans do
that the trouble in this country is
with the tariff and not with the mon
ey, sonnd money Democrats should
not expect Republicans to abandon
all other issues and help them to
down the free silver element in their
party. While we would be pleased
to have the assistance of all friends Of
good government we cannot forsake
other matters of vital concern to the
people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
Scots Emulsion,

of Cod liver Oil with the Hy-
pophosphites. furnishes just the
nourishment needed for those
who are run down and pale and
thin and weak. Ifyou lose flesh
in summer take SCOTS Emul-
sion noW. Don't wait till fall
Or winter before beginning.
~ -, i =. ~ 1.as ~ ~ dyuxxissk
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

The Republican position on the f.
nancial question, briefly put, is for the
existing gold standard which means
sound money-gold, silver and paper
each exchangeable for the other and
all worth one hundred cents, not only
in this country but everywhere. The
same dollar for merchant, farmer,
mechanic. laborer or banker.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Cruisers, Sores Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and ali Skin Erup
lions, and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 20 cents per box. For sale by L.
q. Matthaei,r Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
Cheap Dishes.

At Kilmer's China Hall for this
spring trade a tremendous stock OF
Dinner, Tea and Toilet sets just re-
ceived, and will be sold at prices way
down. You cannot afford to pass
Kilmer's China Hall if you want any
thing in the cookery line.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

1t is conceded on all hands that in
point OF numbers, enthusiasm, intelli-
gence, sobliety, and power to yell the
Republican convention at Parkers-
burg was unequalled. Briefly, it was
a hummer with very large H.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

One argument against gold is that
it has been mined at Cripple Greek,
Colo, at a cost of rs cents an ounce.
The same argument might apply to
almost every commodity. Take corn
for example, either yellow or white. it
may be produced on rich land at 10
cents per bushel, but that one field
would not fix the price, for the reason
that there might be any number o.
other fields that would not produce il
at a profit at 90 cents bushel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

Sencindiver & Stewart are head
quarters for barshare plows, double
and single shovel plows, ten differ
ent styles of cultivators, spring
tooth harrows, among them the cele-
brated Hench & Dromgold lever
spring tooth harrow on wheels with
seat
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for
your troubles2 II not. get bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the
relief and cure of all Female Com
plants, exerting wonderful direct in
huence IN giving strength add tone to
the organs. If you have Loss of Appe-
tite, Constipation. Headache, Painting
Spells, Or are Nervous, SleepIrss, Excit-
able, Melancholy or troubled with Dig.
~ Spells. Electric Bitters is the medi.
cine you need. Health and Strength
are guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents
and one dollar at L G. Matthasi's drug
store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
Think 1t Over.

Have you ever heard of medicine
with such record of cures as Hood S
Sarsaparillla2 Don't you know that
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the One True
Blood Purifier, has proved, over and
over again, that it has power to cure,
even after all other remedies fail2 If
you have impure blood you may
take Hoods Sarsaparilla with the ut
most confidence that it will do you
good.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

L. DEW, GERHARDT is a candidate
for the office of Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley county, and we are au
thorized to announce that his candidacy
is subject to the action of the Republican
nominating convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

1t may be the Fat of fate or it NAV
be by accident, but the boy Orator
of the Platte" does not live anywhere
near the Platte. The stream near his
place of abode has the significant
name of Salt river.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

We are authorized to- announce Z. c..
HENSHAW. of Hedgesyille, as candi-
date for the Office of Sheriff of Berkeley
county, subject to the action of the Re-
publican convention, to be held August
s, 1896.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

Small in size, but great in results,
Dewitt Little Early Risers act gently
but thoroughly, curing indigestion.
dyspepsia and constipation. Small
pill, safe pill, best pill L.G. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
FOR CONSTABLE.

We respectfully announce Mr.. A. J.
SNYDER as candidate for the nomina-
zion of Constable for Martinsburg Dis
trict, subject to the Republican nominal
ing convention.
FIRST WARD REPUBLICANS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

Bryan's campaign is progressing at
lively gait. His mouth gave him
the Repudiationist nomination and
his mouth being his sole stock in
trade is very likely to strand him
somewhere on the headwaters of Salt
river.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

Farmers should not forget that that
foreign wool which was to be mixed
with theirs reduced instead of increas.
ing the value of wool. The silver
craze is thousand times more danger
GUS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
An Elegant Line OF Shoes.

Just received at D. M. Kilmer's, on
King street, beautiful line of ladies',
gents and children's dress shoes
cheap. See them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

Persons who have coughing spell
every night, on account of tickling
sensation in the throat, may overcome
it at once by dose of One Minute
Cough Cure. L. G. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

EDITOR HERALD; Please announce
THOMAS E. BYERS, of the Second
ward, as candidate for the office of JUS
tice of Martinsburg district, subject to
the action of the Republican convention,
and oblige, MANY VOTERS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

We are authorized to announce E. w.
LUPTON, of Hedgesville district, as a
candidate for the office of Assessor of
the First District of Berkeley county,
subject to the action of the Republican
nominating convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
A Deflrauded Bow,

''Ma. won't never git to be Presi-
dent.
why Johnny"
ssYou never made me no coffee-sack
breeches in my whole life. FL Chicago
Record.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SHERIFF..

/ hereby announce myself as candi-
county, subject to the decision of the
Republican county convention.
JAMES II. SMITH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

We are authorized to announce Mr..
WILLIAM M. BROWN as a candidate
for the Office of Clerk of the County
Court, subject to the action of the Re-
publican nominating convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

1t may be that the Statesman knew
thing or two when it warned the
Jefferson folks that Berkeley Bourbons
would stand no monkey business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

We are authorized to announce DA-
VID G. PITSNOGLE, of Opequon dis
trict, as a candidate for the office of AS
SCISSOR in the Second District of Berke-
ley county, subject to action of the Re-
publican nominating convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

We are authorized to announce OTHA
WILLIAMS, of Opequon district, as a
candidate for the office of Assessor, Sec
ond District, subject to the action of the
Republican convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-25

Subject to the decision of the Repub-
lican nominating convention, / hereby
announce myself a candidate for the Of
fee of Clerk of the County Court of
Berkeley county. P. G. CURTIS.