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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
THAT FREE SuYER DODGE

When the Herald stated some six
weeks ago that West Virginia Demo
Gratis would declare for the free coin
age of silver at the ratio of I6 to I, in
true Populist style, the State was
classed by administration Democrats
and others as safe for sound money.
There were many in this community
who sneered at the idea and ridiculed
US for entertaining such thoughts.
At that time the craze Gf we may
use so mild an expression) was con-
fined to few, but after noting the
earnestness, zeal, and enthusiasm OF
Republicans at Clarksburg, word was
passed along the line to push the
project and now not only the leaders
of the party, but the rank and file as
we'll, are rushing into the Populist
camp pell NELL.
Seeing that their party is virtually
extinct upon old lines, they have
hoisted the banner of free silver and
are rallying under it just as they rush.
ed into the fray four years ago to the
tune of free trade
If there was any sincerity in the
the present movement, if they had
any idea of really and truly favoring
free coinage, if there was any hope OF
success by this latest effort to delude
the people, we might at least honor
them for espousing a cause which has
many sincere advocates. But they
are not sincere. 1t is political dodge,
pure and simple. The minds of men
do not change SO suddenly. The
great masses of the party do not favor
free coinage. They are allowing few
designing demagogues to lead them,
in the vain hope that they may draw
after them sufficient number of Re-
publicans, who favor larger use of
silver, to once more restore them to
power in this State. 1t is not new
scheme they are working. During
the fifty-second Congress John 0.
Pendleton, then representing the
First District, voted ten times in one
day for free coinage and during the
next campaign boosted of his perform
ance, yet, in the next Congress, he
just as persistently supported Grover
Cleveland. William L. Wilson's
record was just as inconsistent. AT
one time he was an out and out silver
lite, but is now cuckoo of cuckoos.
Senator Faulkner has not been quite
so erratic, though no one doubts If
the Chicago convention adopts free
coinage, and it will. that he will step
upon the platform, declare it sound,
and support the nominee. So with
the Statesman which has been an
avowed, outspoken, aud bold advocate
of sound money.
The duty of Republicans is plain.
If they desire return of real pros
perity, one and all must stand firm
for PROTECTION. 1t is the bed rock
upon which the foundation of business
rests in this country. From 1878 to
1898 the nation prospered as never be-
fore, and nothing but the triumph OF
the principles of Protection will cause
a return of prosperity. The govern
ment must have sufficient revenues. |
That matter settled the financial prob
lem can be easily solved.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
Summer Vacation Tours.

The Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co.
now has on sale at all its Offices east
OF the Ohio River full line of tourist
excursion tickets to all the lake,
mountain and seashore resorts in the
Eastern and Northern States and in
Canada. These tickets are valid for
return journey until October 81. Be
fore deciding upon your summer out
ing it would be we'll to consult the B.
& o. Book of Routes and Rates for
Summer Tours. All B. & o. Ticket
Agents at principal points have them,
or they will be sent upon receipt of
ten cents, for postage, by Chas. O.
Scull, Gen'l Passenger Agent, B. K
0. R. R., Baltimore, Md. 10
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
Hedgesyille News.

Mrs. Lewis, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her sister in this place, Mrs. Wal
ter Vermilyea.
Mrs. Hedding, of Paw Paw, is
spending few days with her sister,
Mrs. George Snyder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wise, of Mt. Craw-
ford, Va, are guests in the family OF
Mr.. A. H. Smaltz.
Misses Sue Hanna and Minnie Mil
Ter spent couple of days in Hancock
this week, the guests of Mrs. c. NJ
Yost.
Mrs. M. c. Nadenbousch left Sun
day evening for Baltimore where she
will receive medical treatment for her
throat.
Mrs. B. w. Geyer is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Rose Rodgers, near
Middleway.
Children's Day exercises will be
observed in the First M. E. church
Sunday morning at 1890. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend
The ladies of the First NJ. E. church
will hold their festival Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday nights, June II,
IL, -. Proceeds to repair the church.
Mrs. Lottie Anderson is still quite
i'll.
Mr.. Brady, of Arden, gave an en-
tertainment on Monday night at the
home of Mrs. Dawson with his
'grafafone. +"
DR.. Ward is kept quite busy in his
professional duties and is giving gen
eral satisfaction. OLIVE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
Committee Meeting.

To the Republican Committees of Berke-
ley County:
The members of the Republican Exec
utive, Central, Precinct, and Ward Com
mittees, all members of any or all of these
Committees, are notified that there will
be meeting of the various committees
at the Lincoln Republican Club Rooms.
in Nartinsburg, on SATURDAY, JUNE
6, at p. NJ. Business of importance
will be transacted at this meeting. AL
are requested to be present.
ALEX CLoHAN.
Chairman Elk Com.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
RUFFLED.

Our usually amiable neighbor, the
Statesman, is mad as hornet because
the Herald did not exult over the re-
suit of the recent municipal election.
1t IS unreasonable to suppose that we
should rejoice, although the cause OF
our friends great joy is very trifing.
As stated last week, they gain moth
ing but police judge-not a desirable
job by any means.
Special exception is taken to state
ment in the Herald that "Money and
whisky were freely used" What we
published was published advisedly
and if our friends want us to designate
the places where beer was stored Sat-
urday night for use on Sunday and
Monday we may be under the painful
necessity of doing so, affording the
grand jury an opportunity to investi-
gate the matter and perchance cause
some persons to get into trouble. It
is an easy matter to show up the
clean and ''honest fight" put up
by Democrats and unless somebody
takes water" and takes it freely we
may
A tale unfold whose lightest word
Would harrow up thy soul, freeze thv
young blood,
Make thy two eyes, like stars start from
their spheres,
my knotted and combined locks to part.
Ana each particular hair to stand on end
but we shall not blaze on it forth uu-
less compelled in selfdefense so to do
when mercy will be a meaningless
Term and pity will have passed awav
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
A Russian Horror.

On Khodinsky plain near Moskow,
at 6 O'Clock Tuesday morning, crowd
of 500, 900 persons, mostly peasants,
were assembled to join in a fete given
in honor of the coronation of the Car.
Food and drink were to be supplied
and mementoes given away. For
some unaccountable reason a panic
ensued and rush was made for the
booths where the food was kept and
from which it was to be delivered to
the people. Very soon the great mass
of ignorant humanity was seething,
bowling mob. Men, women, and
children were trampled under foot and
were soon unrecognizable corpses. 1t
is estimated that 5000 were killed and
1900 manned, many of whom will die.
The authorities were blameless and all
that can be done for the relief of the
unfortunates has been done. 1t is
said the Gar wept when he learned
of the catastrophe, and he and the
Czarina visited the hospitals to con-
sole the victims.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
Republican State Convention
To County Chairman

To County Chairman
Please make proper arrangements 10
have your county represented in the
State convention TO nominate the State
ticket, presidential electors, etc, which
will be held at Parkersburg on Wednes-
day, July %, at II q. M. at which the
basis of representation win be one vote
for each 100 votes and fraction thereof
greater than fifty, cast for the Republi-
formal call win be made later.
You will not overlook taking measures
to have your county properly represent
ed in your senatorial district, judicial
district and congressional district con-
ventions, and also your delegate district
convention If your county be in dele
gate district. Very truly yours,
VIM. NJ. o. DAWSON,
Chairman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
Foltz Findings.

Cool weather for June.
The prospect for fruit in this vicin
ity is good.
Quite number of both old and
young folks, of this neighborhood, at
tended the flower strewing at Sharps-
burg, on Saturday last, and reported
having spent very enjoyable day.
Report has it that the Bedington
correspondent made quite a mistake
when he or she made the announce
ment that there would be festival
held at that place on Saturday, the 9th
OF June. There has been talk of hav-
ing one sometime in the near future,
but the time has not been set yet.
The P. NJ. at this place is spending
the week in Brunswick.
Miss Bessie Daily spent part of last
week with Miss Whiting. near Van
clevesville.
Miss B. NJ. Foltz spent Monday
evening in your city.
There is to be a festival held at
Snyders Mill, Jefferson County, on
Saturday June 6.
Festivals seem to be the most i'm
portant thing just now. The one
held at Bedington on last Saturday
evening, for the benefit of the Jr. O..
U. A. NJ, was quite a success. We
have not yet ascertained what the
net proceeds were.
Mr.. Shep. Greenwood is quite sick
at this writing.
Children's Day will be observed at
all three of the churches on the same
day and at the same hour-Greens-
burg, SCRABBLE, and Bedington, tomor-
row Sunday. A. NJ. F.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

When the Herald, not for the sake
Of selfgloriication, but as simple
statement Of fact. referred to the part
we had taken il the matter Of school
examinations. we had no idea we were
opening wounds afresh. The school
year, on the testimony Of all teachers,
Democrats and Republicans, has been
the most pleasant and prosperous in
their history. No criticism was offer
ed on the work of any teacher. On
the contrary we commended all. Two
OF the ward principals and nearly
half the teachers are Democrats and
though none were mentioned by name
all were included, because, SO far as
we know, all did meritorious work.
Everybody knows we openly and
aboveboard opposed examinations
while Mr.. Cox was Superintendent.
Everybody also knows that the
Statesman, which this week makes
venomous assault upon us, never had
the nerve, II it had an opinion upon
the subject, to express it.
There are others who also know
that upon election day, last November,
the Editor of the Statesman had in
his possession letter from the late 7.
A. Cox, which he had not the man
hood to publish or denounce.
There are those who also know that
the same Cox demanded of the Editor
OF the Statesman that he (Cox) be
made the issue in the campaign and
that he (the Editor of the Statesman
said he would not do as Cox requested
for the reason that defeat would be
certain in case he did.
Others know that a proposition was
made to the Editor of the Statesman
to take the schools out of politics by
selecting partisan ticket of the
very best men in the wards, and that
he tippantly secuted the idea and
positively refused, alleging that
1--WE have you licked this time and
will elect all Democrats. 1t is scarce
ly necessary to add that he missed it
by more than hundred votes.
In the face of all these facts he calls
us ugly names, as usual, for which
we excuse him, his vocabulary being
very limited. and then in commisera-
ton calculates, Poor fooll'' thinking
he was getting off something smart.
Changing his base, he dubs us the
''chief mogul' of the Republican
party and AYERS that the schools have
not made the progress they did in
former years. Why, not only every
teacher, but every boy and girl in
school cannot avoid laughing at the
preversity of the fellow. He must
have become totally daft. Such stuff
is not worth wasting space upon and
we trust our readers will excuse US.
Our only reason for writing this
article is that we feared he might be-
come wise in his own conceit if we
allowed his hog wash to pass un-
noticed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
County Convention.

To Berkeley County Republicans
Pursuant to the calls issued by the
State and Congressional Committees, the
Republicans of Berkeley County are re-
quested TO meet in mass Convention at
the Lincoln Republican Club rooms, ia
Martinsburg, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, AT 2 p NJ,
for the purpose of selecting delegates to
the State Convention, at Parkersburg, to
be held July %, and to the Congressional
Convention, at Morgantown, to be held
June %. All who are in sympathy with
the cause of Protection to America and
her Industries are invited to meet and
act with US.
ALEX CLoHAN,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
Are You One

OF those unhappy people who are suf-
fering with weak nerves. starting at
every slight sound, unable to endure
any unusual disturbance, finding it
impossible to sleep? Avoid opiate
and nerve pounds. Feed the
nerves upon blood made pure and
nourishing by the great blood purifier
and true nerve tonic, Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

1t is true, Mr.. Statesman. that we
did not at first favor the nomination
of Mr.. Evans; but after the delegates
elected to the convention decided to
nominate him, we acquiesced and the
individual who charges or even init
mates that we gave him other than
hearty and loyal support simply lies.
If there is any crow in that, eat it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
do You Want TO Buy =
Buggy

Il you do, you want an assortment
from which to make a selection. In
that case, if you want phaeton, sur
rey, buggy. trap, or stick wagon,
why not call on Sencindiver & Stew
art, on Winchester avenuep They
have the Studebaker Langtry Surrey
Popular Phaeton, Izzer Buggy, Prim-
rose and Clipper, without tops, some
thing new in the Studebaker line,
aud about 40 others from. which to
seleot, all at very reasonable prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

The Senate by vote of 81 to IS de-
cided in favor of the Butler bond bill.
repeating the law granting the Presi-
dent authority to issue bonds in times
of emergency. The affirmative votes
were cast by silver Democrats and
Republicans and Populists. AS the
House will most positively refuse to
sanction the measure it will never be-
come law.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

The Statesman need not worry
about the Herald eating crow. Wait
until the Democratic conventions, Dis
trict, State, and National, declare for
the free coinage of silver at 10 to 1,
and then notice our goldbug friend
come down off his perch and take his
medicine like little man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
Heart Disease Relieved in Thirty
Miuutac

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utes and speedily effects cure. 1t is
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
District Convention.
ALEX CLoHAN,
Chairman Rep. Elk Com

To Berkeley County Republicans:
The 18th Senatorial District Conyen-
ton will be held at Martinsburg, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 20,
at 2 O'Clock pm. Also the District Del
egate Convention, which viii be held at
the same place and Immediately follow
ing the former.
W. A. CHAPLINE,
Chairman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
About Time
To Fix Up for Spring.
Everything all o. X. ut Wells.
Great Big Store teemng end the other NTH New,
Attractive, Stylish and Seasonable Clothes, designed
and made by skilled tailors for


We don't believe IN
suits. taking quality into We are making
mat VIII make you prompt buyer 80 for ehd all wool suit double
double
Off Sizes from quality Same sizes
S4OQ the quality of these suits usually sell for $500
% ~
perfection prices $3.50 worth 8 90 and you Interested in chdrens
Lection at Wells Mems Suits the latest styles for spring trade not old
We will all $500
Also blue black $780, 500
ASK o our wool suits at $780, The latest styles IN hats and
SHIRTS the largest line before Percale shirts
with attached and detached collars and cuffs From the cheap
est to the very best
Furnishing
and yaises
For styles and low prices go 0 King Cloher.
DAVID WE'LL.
Opp. Valley House, Martnsburg, w. Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

The Boydville reunion was a sue
cess. Some persons thought there
was too much red, white and red in
it, but if it afforded pleasure to any
one none should object. "Old Glory
was everywhere and waved in tri-
ufuDh
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

l hereby announce to the voters of
Berkeley county that am candidate
for the office Of Clerk of the County
Court, subject to the action of the Re-
publican nominating convention.
/. L. BENDER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

A recount of the ballots in the Sec
ond ward gave Mr.. Wien three ma
jority, a gain of two, which should
attest the honesty of the election Off
GERS a majority Of whom were Repub-
hcans. The city council stands six
Republicans and four Democrats.
Thus it is we get the plums which is
the whyness of the sourness of the
Statesman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

Subject to the decision of the Repub-
lican nominating convention, hereby
announce myself candidate for the Of
fee of Clerk of the County Court of
Berkeley county. p. @. CURTIS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
Reduced Rates to st. Louis

The Republican National Conven.
ton will meet in St. Louis Iune Il
FOR this occasion the B. 8, o. R. R.
Co. will sell Excursion Tickets from
all stations on its line East of the
Ohio River for all trains Juue - 70
IS inclusive valid for return passage
until June II, at one fare for the
round trip.
The Baltimore & Ohio is a direct
hne 10 st. Louis, running two solid
vestibuied fast express trains with
'nfough Pullman Sleeping Cars at
'ached every day in the year.
For rates and other iuforma,;o,, > :.
ply to nearest B. & o. Ticket Agent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SHERIFF..

! hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of Sheriff of Berkeley
county, subject to the decision of the
Republican county convention.
JAMES II. SMITH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

The World was mistaken when it
said ''There will be no more bonds is
sued without the consent of Con-
gress. Many measure passes one
house that never passes the other and
the Butler bill is one of that class.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

Mr.. S. II. Martin is announced in
this issue of the Herald as candidate
for the office of Clerk of the Circuit
Court. Mr.. Martin served two terms
and was known as one Of the most
efficient clerks in the State. Though
defeated in 1890. he was about zoe
votes in advance of his ticket, a fact
which should be considered by the
nominating convention. If nomina-
ted, he will be elected and will enter
upon the duties of the Office with an
experience that is invaluable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
WILLIAM NJ 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, 1896-06-06

The River and Harbor bill has been
passed over Growers veto audis now a
law. The vote in the House was gao
TO SO and in the Senate Sc to s. The
West Virginia delegation is solidly
and supremely happy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

We are authorized to announce MIR.
S. II. MARTIN as candidate for the Of
fee of Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley county, subject to the action
of the Republican convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

The Democrats of this State, find
ing themselves in confusion, are look
ing towards fusion, they and the Pop
ulists having about agreed to unite
their forces, parcel out the nomina-
tons and thereby endeavor to defeat
the Republicans. As free silver will
be their battle cry, the probability is
that the Republicans will be support
ed by many of the most prominent
Democrats in the State, at least all
who believe in an honest dollar
West Virginian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

An Illinois editor has been asked
to run for office, but wisely refuses in
these characteristic terms: mo,
kind, but deluded friends, the mission
of the hireling who holds the pillow
handles Of this paper is to keep the
fires burning upon the affairs o. liber-
ty and the beacon lights blazing on
the shores of time at 81. so blaze, in
variably in advance. He does not
hunger and thirst after official life.
He did think once he would like to
go to the Legislature, but he has
grown in grace since then and purged
his system of that unholy desire.
Since then he has not yearned sim
gle yearn or hankered single hank
after political distinction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06
CLERK OF COUNTY COURT.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the office of Clerk of the County
Court, subject to the decision of the
Berkeley county Republican convention.
G. A. MILLER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

The Herald extends its commit
ments to the young ladies and gen
tlemen composing the graduating
class of go. They have studied hard
finished the course, laid the fouuda.
ton tor future development, and are
entitled to every honor which can be
bestowed. Let them not think for a
moment that their education is fn-
ished. The great world of letters is
as yet unexplored by them. Thew
have every inducement to press on
until they gain the summit of the hill
of knowledge and write their names
on the scroll of fame. mo one
knows what he can do till he tries -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

The Herald, one of the wealthiest
and most popular of the Chicago dali
les, discontinued its weekly edition
because, with circulation of 10000
1t Jailed to pay expenses at 81 a year
1t was made up of matter from the
dailies, costing nothing fol type set
ting. Yet there are plenty of people
who think that the country paper
with only small circulation COM
pared with the weekly Herald, can
afford to furnish paper for 81 year.
A country paper at 81. so or 81 per an
mum is cheaper than wheat at 90
cents bushel.-Kingwood Journal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

Do not forget the committee meet
ing and convention at the club room
today Saturday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-06-06

MISS Annie Berliner, OF New york
mas sued Jacob scharlin for breach Of
promise of marriage, claiming So.
200 damages. Both are deaf mutes,