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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21
Poor Politics.

Our usually amiable neighbor, the
Statesman, is "riled' because DR.. w.
T. Henshaw ordered it discontinued,
and proceeds to recount its valiant
support of our efficient Mayor, his
father and grandfather. 1t seems
from the tenor of the Statesman's
screed that it is "owlish'' because
Hon. John Henshaw had the temerity
to announce himself candidate for
the House of Delegates from the
Seventh Delegate District, which can
didacy found favor in the eyes of Re-
publicans who unanimously voted for
him and with the aid of Sound Money
Democrats elected him. Now, DR..
Henshaw offense was the support
he gave his brother. For this he
must be disciplined, and because he
will not allow himself to be scourged
he is denounced as a traitor and made
the recipient of unmerited abuse.
Such course on the part of tn"
Statesman will not bring the 'erring"
brother home. Better would it be to
kill the fatted calf and invite them to
return, or better still, let the Popo-
Gratis, who are the real wonderers, get
into suits of sackcloth and ask to be
once more permitted to so much as
pick up the crumbs that fall from the
Goldbugs' tables. That would be bet
ter politics than to expect recruits
from among Republicans. Just now,
the few who did go after the free-sil-
yer fallacy are very largely engaged
in returning, and there is room in the
ranks of the Party of Progress for all
who wish to come,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

A visit to Tyler county, our former
home, this week broke in on our u.s.
tally able efforts as ar editor.
Breathes there man, etc,
Who ever returned from visiting friends
Who was worth a baubee mentally,
Until he had starved at home for a
week or ten days? That question be-
ng answered with an emphatic mo"
We are absolved from labor this week.
But our troubles do not end. Our
ocal editor is tobe married next week,
thanksgiving is close at hand and
ONE one may take notion to bring
two or three turkeys. If they do
5ell, we'll be happy family.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

Two murders in this county this
week call for stringent enforcement
of the law relating to the carrying oil
concealed weapons. Let officers give
offenders to understand that every
violation will be punished to the full
extent ofthe law, and then let chain
gang be organized and offenders be
made to work, and our word for it,
guns and "razzors" will not be SO
numerous. Scarcely tough, white
or black, is caught who is not
armed" They need an example,
and officers should not be backward
about supplying them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21
Berkeley Statesmen Abroad.

Wheeling Intelligencer. Tuesday, Nov. II. q
Geo. NJ. Bowers, w. N. Linch and
+. w. Van Meter, of Berkeley county,
came to town yesterday. Mr.. Bowers
left in the afternoon on a business
trip to Chicago. The Berkeley states
men are very proud of the work done
in their county and in that section.
They point with special pride to the
fact that the six counties of Berkeley,
Jefferson, Morgan, Hardy, Hampshire,
and Pendleton, gained this year ga
Republican votes over the vote of the
landslide year 1894; and it pleases
them to figure out that at the same
ratio OF gain the state would have
gone Republican by more than 20, 900.
Speaking of the race for the state
senate in their district they say that
Getzendanner, Republican, is uudoubt-
eddy entitled to the seat for which he
made so fine fight. On the face of
the returns Shatfer, free silver man,
is elected by 48 votes, but to give him
this it is necessary to count for him
IA votes cast for him on the sound
money Democratic ticket. Shaffer' S
name was put on that ticket without
authority and in spite of the fact that
the sound money Democrats did not
wish it put on their ticket. Without
those votes Shaffer is defeated and
Getzendanner elected by 90 votes,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

Brother Boyer wants thanksgiv-
ing turkey. For the life OF us we do
not know for what he wants to give
thanks. Now, there would be some
sense in about half-dozen enthusi-
astic Republicans bringing us turkeys
and we wish to suggest that it would
be better than bread cast on the
waters. While the turkeys would not
return, there is nothing like keeping
on the good side OF the Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21
Rev. David H. Shields. former pa

Rev. David H. Shields, former pas
tor of the First M. +. Church, was in
this city this week. His many friends
are pleased to note his good health
That his services during the recent
campaign were appreciated by the
National Committee is proven by the
fact that he was kept in Minnesota,
considered by many to be the great
ba playground, though there were
numerous calls for him mother locali-
lies. His "reminiscences are most
amusing and interesting, as indicat-
ing the difference between the people
of the East and West.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21
McKinley's majority I,oS5, 900
ectoral vote, Mckinley 272
Bryan IT'S
Majority for Mckinley

The following States voted for Nc
Iinley: California, Connecticut,
Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
tentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mas
achusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New
hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Penn
ylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee,
Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin,
And these went for Bryan Ala
anna, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
IDAHO, KANSAS Louisiana, Mississippi,
tissouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North
arolina, South Carolina, South Dako-
, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wy
ming, Texas.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

Cards are out for the marriage OF
Miss Minnie A. Drenner, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. David F. Drenner, OF
Brunswick, Md, and Mr.. Anthony
M. Staubly, local editor of the Herald,
at the home of the bride on Wednes-
day evening, Nov. IS, 1896, at 8
O'Clock. Modesty forbids that the
Herald should grow too enthusiastic
over the happy event at this stage
of the proceedings but we shall make
no promises for the future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21
Heart Disease Relieved in 80 Min
uteS.

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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21
SUMMARY OF THE RESULT.

Though exact figures are not yet
attainable, the amount of pluralities
the popular vote in the various
,tates for Mckinley is 1891 900
ryan 500, 900
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21
Dissolution of Partnership.

The firm of Wright & PLANE, mer-
chants, Bunker Hill, w, Va, has been
dissolved by mutual agreement, MT
PLANE retiring. The business Will be
continued by w. II. Wright. Anyone
holding account against the firm VIII
present them for payment, all persons
indebted to the firm will please come
forward and tile the same without fur
tber notice. w. II. WRIGHT,
Bunker Hill, w. Va, Nov. ~, 1896. At.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

Let Congress recognize the bellig-
erency OF the Cubans at the earliest
possible moment They have earned
not only that, but their liberty also.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

Archbishop Ireland is not losing
any sleep by reason of the report that
he is likely to be disciplined because
he favored the election of Mckinley.
It is safe to state that the report is
absolutely false.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

Some people imagine it does not
paw to keep on friendly terms with an
editor. Possibly it does not, but we
notice such fellows are those who
usually get bad cases of the marble
heart.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21
New Stove and Tin store.

w. S. Snyder has opened store in
the room recently occupied by c. O.
Lambert, with a complete line OF
stoves and hollow ware. Everything
is new and fully warranted with prices
low as the lowest for same class OF
goods.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

Attorney General Monet, Of Ohio,
has decided that the vote cast for
Bryan shall not be counted, as that
would be voting for 46 electors instead
Of q, which puts the Mckinley ma
iority above $4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

prefer to have all vacancies filled by
President Mckinley.
When one considers that only four
years ago the democratic party won a
Presidential election and obtained
control of both branches of Congress,
its present condition is pitiable in
deed. Without head, without an
organization and without even prin-
ciple around which to rally the disor-
ganized fragments of once powerful
political organization, it furnishes a
warning to all political parties, of the
punishment which the people admin
lister to incapacity
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless,
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troubles. Children like it because 1t
is pleasant to take and it helps them.
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

There are many more incidents con-
nected with the late contest which are
worth preserving, but they will keep
for time. We want just now to call
the attention of the city council to
the miserable condition of the pave
ments on the north side of Martin
street from Queen street to the b. x
o. passenger depot, and a consider
able portion of the same side of King
street from J. w. r. Fishers corner
to the c. " passenger depot. These
st reefs are travelled by more people
than any in town, except portions of
Queen street, and in places they are
really dangerous even in daytime.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

Cabinet makers are busy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

After a certain event the day before
election some Of the manager"
made up their minds that Chairman
Johnson and Captain Colston could
not win, so they got out slate con-
tanning the names of Dodd, for Sher-
if; North, for County Clerk; Potts
and Mcmillan, for Assessors, and
Fulk, for County Commissioners, had
slips printed bearing their names and
placed them in the hands of the
workers" on election day, with in
structions to beg, and barter for votes
on to basis, but the cup slipped
ere it reached the Popocratic lip. A
Sound Money Wheelman was on a
scout on his own hook and punctured
their tires by scorching to town and
having the news conveyed to Mr..
Johnson. 1t was a dirty trick and
met the fate all rascality merits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

Mark Hanna keeps the price OF
wheat on the jump.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21
Nerves

IRE the Messengers Of iSo1ase,- the Telegraph
System Of the human body.
Nerves extend from the brain to every part
Of the body and reach every organ.
Nerves are like fire. good servants but hard
masters.
Nerves are fed by the blood and are therefore
like it in character.
Nerves win be weak and exhausted il the
blood is thin, pale and impure.
Nerves win surely be strong and steady If
the blood is rich, red and vigorous.
Nerves find true friend IN Hoods Sarsapa-
rila because it makes rich red blood.
Nerves do their work naturally and wel,-
the brain is unclouded, there are no
neuralgia pains, appetite and diges-
ton are good, when you take
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

Which reminds us Of little
scheme concocted by the Popocrats to
capture a whole Republican club.
The club met on Thursday night.
There was a good attendance and
much enthusiasm. The Pops an
nounced meeting at the same place
the night before election with the ev-
ident intention of corralling the voters
and securing their votes. When the
time for the display of burning elo-
quence and other political parapher-
MALTA arrived there was no audience
and the supplies amounting to about
eight gallons of bug juice was stored
away by the unterrifed for their own
use and benefit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21

1t is real amusing to hear cu1bstone
politicians air their opinions after the
battle and recount their deeds of valor.
Listening to them one would suppose
that they carry whole precincts in
their pockets, when the fact is they
do not control their own votes, as it
is the easiest thing in the world to
sway their mornings. They are a
luscious lot of fellows, almost invar-
iably kickers until salted and he who
has the last pull at them gets their
votes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-11-21
ODDS AND ENDS.
Picked up Here and There and flashed
for Herald Readers.

Passing a schoolhouse the other
day we heard a teacher say, Where
is he at?'' Another, on election day.
said, "Where are you going tor"
These expressions were in keeping
with the preacher who said he had
ono news at all. "
1t occurred to me that these three
persons, all teachers Of the people
should be more circumspect in their
use Of English. Either Of the teach
ers would punish pupil for less Of
tense, and the preacher would be
shocked to hca. one Of his parishion-
efs use slang phrase.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
spoTTER EVIDENCE.
Judge Carver Did Not Upset Previous
Rulings.

A mixed up and erroneous report
of a recent decision in the appellate
court by Judge Carver was published
few days ago by an Abilene paper
which it said reversed Judge Hazen's
instructions on spotter evidence. 1t
did nothing of the kind.
Judge Hazen's instruction was
given a year or more ago in the Du-
mas liquor case and he said;
at is claimed on behalf of defend
ant, that the prosecuting witness in
this case is what is known as a spot
ter, that is, person who, under EN-
ployment, is engaged in the business
of inducing others to violate the law
for the purpose of prosecuting such
persons for such violations or sup
posed violations Of the law which he
has induced. | instruct you that
where witness shows by his testi,
mony that he is employed and en-.
gagged in the business OF inducing
Others to violate the law, for the pur'
pose of prosecuting such persons,
that the testimony Of such witness
should be received and considered by
the jury with care for the purpose Of
determining whether such witness is
testifying truthfully to such transac'
ton or not; and especially would this
be true where it appears from the tes'
timony in the case that any deception
was practiced for the purpose Of in
ducing the person charged to violate
the law"
Judge Garver's ruling was in 8
Brown county case in which the
Judge had been asked to make an in
struction sweeping all spotter evil
dence out Of the case and appealed be-
cause the Judge would not do it
Judge Carver held that it was no err
ror to refuse such instruction as spot
ter evidence could only be considered
with suspicion when the spotter hac
induced the prisoner to commit the
crime by deception.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
PoPuLIsTs DIFFER.
Many Letters Demanding Hryan's lndorse-
ment and Many Den0uncing It.

Many Letters Demanding Hryan's 1ndorse-
ment and MANY Denouncing 1t.
ST. LOUIS, July 16.-It becomes more
and more evident each day, as the
time for the meeting of the populist
national convention draws near, that
the members of that party will clash
over the Endorsement Of Bryan for
president. Letters from all parts OF
the country are pouring into the ma
tional committee headquarters some
demanding and some denounc-
ing the Endorsement OF the
democratic ticket, and everything
indicates there is a decided differ.
ence Of opinion as to the best action to
be taken at the coming convention.
Many Of the populist leaders are await
ing the coming of the free silver sena.
tors who bolted the republican conven-
ton. Upon the course they take will
depend, in q measure, the action Of the
anti.Bryan following. If the repub.
licans come out openly for Bryan and
the Chicago platform, the opposition
may not make much Of fight.
The biggest fight, next to the one in.
dorsing the candidate, will be over the
platform A very strong wing Of the
party, headed by Chairman Taubeneck,
Sergeant-at.Arms Mcdowell, Chair
man Rozelle, OF the Missouri state com.
mittee, and many of the members OF
the national committee, proposes to
make a f hit for the adoption of the
Omaha platform instead of an indorse-
ment of the Chicago declaration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
NEWS NOTES.

A private dispatch from Havana de.
MES the reported killing Of Gen.
Maceo, the Cuban leader.
At Henderson, KY, the Pythian
building, Park theater and Barrett
house were destroyed by fire. Loss,
$3.50, 900.
An attempt was made recently to
wreck an excursion train on the NJ,
X. & T. railroad near Pleasant Green,
Mo. There were $50 excursionists on
board
The young man who, on March 9
last, in Philadelphia gave himself up
to the police and said he did no. know
his name or where he lived, has been
identified as Herbert C. Spencer, OF
Lawrence, Kan.
At PA South Twenty-Second street,
St. Louis, an angry mob seized Lee
johnson and were preparing to hang
him to a telegraph pole when the po-
lice rescued the culprit who was
charged with attempted assault upon
four-year-old girl.
The populist state convention OF
Kentucky, in session at Paducah
passed resolutions opposing the in
dorsement Of the democratic ticket by
vote OF 2iO to iO7. Delegates to the
national convention were elected to
carry out these instructions
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23

Special TO the Reflector.
HopE, July 2l.-The waters near
here have been very high since the
rain. A mover attempted to cross
Turkey creek on an overiiown bridge,
when midway between the two banks
the horses missed the bridge and fell
into the water below. Both horses
were drowned, the occupants OF the
wagon saved themselves by clinging
to the shrubs near the bank.
Some very fine wheat owned by Joe
Summers was washed away by the
high waters of Turkey creek.
X. G. Head, of Watrus, New Mex
leo, was in the city last Saturday.
Mr.. II. l.. Martin returned from his
trip east last Sunday evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
Resolutions Of Sympathy.

Crescent Council +. A. A. adopted
last evening the following resolu-
tions:
WHEREAS, an all-wlse Providence
has called from our midst our brother,
Edmund Keller, who has for years
been identified with organization,
therefore, be 1t
Resolved, By Crescent Council No.
| 10, +. A. A., that in the death OF
Brother Edmund Keller this order
has lost valued and esteemed mem
Der and one whose walk in life has
been in keeping with our motto"Love,
Charity, Justice and Fraternity" and
and in his death Crescent Council
suffers an irreparable loss and with
the family Of our brother mourns his
demise.
Resolved, That Crescent Council,
No. 10, +. A. A., extends to the be-
reaved wife. and children It's sym
pathy in their sad affection.
Resolved. That these resolutions
be published in the daily papers and
a copy sent to the family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
Death Of a Father.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. b. Glimpse re-
turned from Linwood, Kas., where
they attended the funeral OF Mr.
Glimpse's father. Mr.. Glimpse had
arrived just before the deceased
passed away and he has the sympathy
of a wide circle Of friends in his sorrow,
Joseph M. Glimpse was born near
indianapolis, Ind, November 25th,
1928, and died July 10, 1896, at Lin
wood, Kas., surrounded by all the liv-
ing members Of his family. He leaves
a wife, two married daughters and
four sons: John b., Joseph M,
Frank b., and Lon p, both the latter
being well known here. The de-
ceased was in his younger days a
Mexican soldier and Il well known
athlete, living during young manhood
in and around Bloomington and
Springfield, H., and having per-
sonal acquaintance with Abraham
Lincoln. He came to Kansas in 1896
and during the latter part 81 those
historic times married Miss jeanette
Ferguson at Lawrence in October,
1857, removing soon after to Missouri,
and returning to Kansas in 1862; en-
listing in June Of that year in Co. B
18th Kansas volunteers, and serving
until parolled in 1865. He moved to
Linwood formerly Journey Cake
afterward Strangely in 1866 where he
has lived since. Always quiet, good
natured and humble in all his deal
ings perhaps no better known or more
respected citizen lived in that section.
Death was due to uric acid poisoning,
result OF removal ofgravel from the
kidneys.
He was a member Of Linwood Post,
G. A. r., and worker and member
Of the Adventist church.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
JUDGE BAssETT DEAD.
A Well Known Central Kansas At.
torney Passes Away.

Judge 0. A. Bassett, well known in
this city, died at Ellsworth Sunday
and his remains were taken to Law
renee for burial today.
Judge Bassett has had two opera
tons performed in the past two years.
amputating one Of his feet in the hope
of prolonging life. Last winter he
was known to be in n dangerous con-
dition. At the Knights Templar con-
clave in the spring he appeared well
and told all his friends that he was
feeling exceptionally well. lie was
weak, and the strength that had been
Slapped out by long continued disease,
did not come back. He was sitting
quietly and contentedly on his porch
at Ellsworth Sunday about noon when
his wife left him for about fifteen
minutes, and on her return she1found
that he had quietly passed away with
out even a struggle.
He came to Kansas in 1857 and was
prominent in early history of the
state. Some years ago he left Law
renee for Salina where he was APP
pointed to a position as attorney for
Crippcn, Lawrence & Co., who were in
the loan business. He stayed with
them for awhile and then went to Els
worth where be has since made his
home.
Judge Bassett was a prominent
member Of Masons. In 1867 he was
appointed custodian by the grand
master, and was elected to the same
office for six years following, and was
appointed grand treasurer. In 1878
he was elected grand master, and
again the next year. He assisted in
organizing the grand chapter in 1856
and was its first grand marshal. He
was elected grand high priest in 1869
and the two following years and in
! 1878 most illustrious master Of grand
chapter. He assisted in organizing
the grand commandery in 1868, and
was the first captain general; later he
served several terms in other grand
lodge positions
His funeral at Lawrence this after
noon was with honors OF the grand
lodge, a delegation including Grand
Master Coleman accompanying the
ro,sains fy1ni .'nsT9-'h.