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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

The candidates who will be before
the Republican State convention, at
Parkersburg, next Wednesday, so far
as announced, are-for Governor,
Hon. G. w. Atkinson; Auditor, L.
M. LaFollette, ]. S. Hyer and J. K.
Thompson; Treasurer, ]. H. Sentz,
Moses Frankenberger, T. T. McDou-
gal, DR.. R. H. Lee and NJ. A. Ken
dali; Acknowledgement. P. w. Nor
ris, Frank Cox, T. P. Rucker and 7.
ii. Gaines; Supt. Of Schools, Profs.
Irotter, Lockney and Miller; Judge
OF the Court of Appeals, R. F. Elem
ing, 7. P. Jacobs and Neil ]. Fortnev
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18
Notice To Creditors.

To the Creditors of John Lemaster, de
ceased
In pursuance of decree Of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley County made in a
cause therein pending to subject the
real estate of John Lemaster, deceased,
to the payment of his debts, you are re-
quired to present your claim against the
estate of the said John Lemaster, for
adjudication, to IL. H. Emmert, Commits
sioner, at his Office in the said County,
on or before the 23d day of July, 1896.
Witness w. B. Colston, Clerk of the
said Court, this nth day of June, 1896.
w. B. COLSTON, Clerk.
June ID, '96-6t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18
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, 1896-07-18

Hon. ]. S. Hyer. of Braxton coun-
ty, and Judge R. F. Fleming, of Jack
son county, favored this city with a
visit this week. They are elegant
gentlemen and gilt-edge Republicans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

Berkeley county has no favorite
son to support at Parkersburg. Her
representatives are in position to be
wooed and may the best man win
her votes. She is as yet absolutely
fancy free.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

The B. & o. gives a two-cent rate
to Parkersburg. Tickets good going
July 20 to ~ and for return July "a
inclusive.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

We are authorized to announce E. 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, 1896-07-18

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, 1896-07-18

Those owners of silver mines who
seeded from the Republican National
convention because they could not
dominate it to their advantage, to the
detriment of practically everybody
else, were applauded by men who now
condemn Sound Money Democrats be-
cause they will net join ia crusade
against the vital business interests of
the country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18
US tell you about our special offer in Children Clothes

Let us tell about special offer in Chdrens Clothes
Ne don't believe there in that duplicate prices
this
Will $3.50 chds all double
that will double double and buttons that
$500 the quality of these usually sell $500.
Boys breasted
L. Fine wOTsted and heyo correctly elegantly made and e
su we merely remark that you will save 81 per cent il you will make your
style in our We will make pa on all wool suits g 90 in
Ask for all suits $780, The styles hats and
SHIRTS, the largest line before Percale shirts
with attached and detached collars and cuffs From the cheap
est to the very best.
complete line of Furnishing Shirts
For styles and low prices 0 King Cothier.
DAVID WE'LL.
Opp. Valley House, Martinsburg, w Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18
An Elegant Line of Shoes.

Just received at D. M. Kilmer's, on
King street, a beautiful line of ladies',
gents and children's dress shoes
cheap. See them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

Hoods Sarsaparilla purifes the
blood, overcomes that tired feeling
creates an appetite, and gives refresh
ing sleep.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

Subject to the decision of the Republi-
can convention, am q candidate for the
office of Sheriff Of Berkeley county.
VIM Ell MCDONALD
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

The Republicans of Barbour county
have re-nominated Hon. w. B. Corder
for the House of Delegates. Mr..
Corder served in the last House and
was one of the best and most active
members on the floor. Barbour eoun-
ty citizens should see that he is re-
turned, as he is we'll versed in the
rules and would be worth half dozen
new and unframed members.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

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, 1896-07-18

The silver wing of the Democratic
party nominated w. ]. Bryan, lawyer
of Lincoln, Nebr., for President, and
Arthur Sewall, bank president and
ship builder. for Vice-President, and
declared for the free and unlimited
coinage of silver at 10 to I, free trade,
against national banks, against the
Supreme Court, and in favor of pay
ing all claims in deprecated currency.
In other words they swallowed popu-
lism and anarchy at one dose.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

Mrs. David Pitsnogle and Wilbur
spent Sunday with her father.
Mr.. Turner was the loser of a nice
young horse about week ago, hav-
ing received snag in the shoulder a
few days before S. ]. w.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

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, 1896-07-18
AssESsoR-FIRsT DISTRICT.

At the request of many friends, l an
nounce myself as candidate for Assessor
in the First District of Berkeley county,
subject to the action of the Republican
county convention.
G. w. KESECKER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

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.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18
cLERK oF cIRcIuT corRr.

We are authorized to announce Mr..
S. H. MARTIN as candidate for the of
flee 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, 1896-07-18

We are authorized to announce j. r.
CATROW, of Hedgesville district, as a
candidate for the office of Assessor, First
Assessment District, subject to the action
of the Republican convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18
JUSTICE

We are authorized to announce JOHN
w. MARTIN, of the First Ward as a
candidate for the office of Justice of Mar
tinsburg district, subject to the decision
of the Republican convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

I 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, 1896-07-18
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, 1896-07-18

IA; At noon on Saturday FIVE men armed
t Miln fevolvers entered the Office of
e 1Hs New York Biscuit Company al
Snicago, held up the force secured
81, 600 and ESCAPED. ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18
About Time
To Fix Up for Spring.
Everything all o. X. at Wells
Everything all o. x. at

Great Big Store teemng from the other
Attractive, Stylish and Seasonabe Clothes designed
and made by skilled talors for
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

WIN. M. HOLLIS, of the Second ward,
authorizes us to announce that he ie a
candidate for the office of Justice of
Martinsburg district, subject to the ac-
ton OF the Republican convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18
SlQllllsellIll!dqll

of Cod-liver Oil, with the hypo-
phosphites. meets these cases
perfectly. 1t tones up. fattens
and strengthens.
In SCOTS Emulsion the taste
of the oil is fully disguised,
making it almost as palatable
as milk.
For sale at soc and Sr.co by all druggists.
ScoTr a BoWNE. Mig. Chemists. New York
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

Fire in Galveston, Tex, Sunday
uight destroyed wharf property valued
at SIso, 600.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18
Depression
of Spirits

SO common IN Sulnmer-tlnls
accompanied by loss OF energf I.
lack of thought-power, means
a deficient supply Of nourish-
ment. The vital force is lost
ltisn't a question Of muscle and
sinew, but of resistance and
endurance. At any age, but
especially in youth, it involves
the risk Of lung disease. Loss
of flesh and a cough are threat
ening signs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-07-18

We are authorized to announce Mr.
WILLIAM NJ. BROWN as 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, 1896-07-18
PROSECUTING ATToRNEY.

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce U. S.
G. PITZER as a candidate for the office
of Prosecuting Attorney, subject to the
decision of the Republican convention.
ASSESSOR-SECOND DISTRICT.
| hereby announce myself a candidate
for Assessor in the Second Assessment
District, of Berkeley county, subject to
the action of the Republican county
convention. ]. E. GROVES.
We are authorized to announce z. S.
MORGAN as a candidate for Assessor in
the Second Assessment District, OF
Berkeley county, subject to the action of
the Republican nominating convention.
We are authorized to announce DA-
VID c. PITSNOGLE as candidate for
the office of Assessor in the Second Dis
trict of Berkeley county, subject to ac-
ton of the Republican nominating con-
vention.
We are authorized to announce OTHA
WILLIAMS, of Opequon district, as
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, 1896-07-18
Republican State Convention.

Pursuant to the instructions of the
State Republican Central committee, a
State Convention of delegated representa-
tives OF the Republican party of West
Virginia viii be held at the City of Park
ersburg, in the County of Wood, on
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-07-04
ONE TOUCH OF NATURE.
All Men Are Not AItog ether Blind who
Cannot See.

All Men Are Not Altog eCher Blind who
Cannot See.
There are tricks and turns of human
nature none of us know anything about
until we run jam up against them. Even
then it is pretty hard to comprehend
their full scope and significance. Now.
l am great lover of nature, human ma.
ture with the rest, and anything really
new to me in that line is worth record.
ing.
Coming through Thirty-third street
the other day noticed poor old blind
man squatting on the curb, pouring
out mournful ditty TO the accom-.
paniment of a dilapidated barrel or.
gan. 1t was about the worst tune had
ever heard, and the soluist accurately
fitted the alleged music. Almost at the
same instant / discovered that the
houses in front of which he was playing
and most of them stopped End gave the
old man penny or something letter.
There are some very good and naturally
benevolent people who draw the line
on street beggars, but here was real
pathos. There were no little children
at the windows, no good-naturcd serv.
ing women at the area ratings. But TIE
melancholy blank was amply filled by
the passing crowd. 1t was beautiful
thing TO witness.
Somebody ought to tell him." re.
marked sympathetic lady near me.
"POor old mani"
Don't you fret, ma'am," coldly sug'
gested a bystander. "He is up to SNUFF.
He always sits down and plays before
empty houses. It's his little game.
See"
All men are not necessarily blind be.
cause they cannot SEEN. Y. Herald.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-07-04

HERE are some per-
sons who, with the
best intentions in
the world, and
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Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-07-04
LAMPS ARE VERY ANCIENT.
Some Facts In Their History Which Are
Odd and Interesting.

Some Facts In Their History Which Are
Odd and Interesting.
TO the Egyptians has 'een given the
honor of inventing the lamp, but il
seems more han probable that they re-
ceived it from the older civilization OF
India. The lamps originally used by
the Hebrews, the Egyptians and the
Greeks were simply fiat ,ossels with
small handle at one end, and at the
side q small projection with a hole,
forming n nozzle. In tn. back was a
larger opening into which the oil was
poured. The oil used was generally veg
etable, but according to Pliny it was
sometimes of liquid bitumen.
The lamp commonly used in Egypt
at the present time is a small glass YES
sci, with tube in the bottom, in which
is placed wick Of cotton twisted
around a straw. The common lamp Of
India is a small earthen saucer, with
bit of twisted cotton for wick. The
ordinary travellers torch or lamp in
India is n bundle of stripe of rags on
the end of p stick, with oil poured over
it. In 'Bibl. lands the lamp common
ly used is a small .earthcnware plate,
with the edge turned M to make it
hold a small quantity of Gil.
Among tue most beautiful ruins of
antiquity that have been preserved are
great numl er of Egyptian, Greek and
Roman lamps, formed % clay, metal
terra Gotta and bronze. The museum
at Naples contains the finest variety OF
specimens 10 be fetTr~-Rnywh here.
These were recovered from the ruins of
Pompeii and IIerculaneum. Some lamps
were hung with chains to bronze can
delahra; some were supported by beau
tiful brackets.
In 1854 Ami Argend, Swiss resident
In London, made an entire revolution in
artificial light by inventing burner
with a circl lar wick, the flame being
thus supplied with an inner and an
outer current of air. Tt Argand we
also owe the invention of the common
lamp chimney. He wGs very DESTROYS of
increasing lie light given ont by the
lamp that ne had invented, and to that
end he made many experiments, but
all to no purpose.
One night as he sat at his work table
thinking, he noticed an OIL flask lying
near Off which the bottom had been
broken, leaving iong-necked, funnel
shaped tube He cpreless'y picked this
up, and, almost without thought"
placed it over the flame Of his lamp.
The result astonished and delighted
him, for the fame became n brilliant
white light. Argand made practical use
of the hint thus given him by devising
the lamp chimney. - Philadelphia
Times
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-07-04

national holiday came around but
that Watson WINS ahead of it's neighbors
In patriotism and enthusiasm.
On this particular occasion the citi-
zens of Watson had made unusual prep
arations to celebrate the national holt
day. There had been committee APP
pointed, which was expected TO arrange
the days programme, and this commit
tee had arranged for quiet celebration
something that the town of Watson
had never known before.
1t had been what Is known in the
west as shot town." but within the
past year or two it had become more or
less an adjunct of civilization. The
fact was, that with the advent of bet
ter times and the consequent influx OF
miners wives, mothers and sweethearts,
the town began to be ashamed of itself,
and it's individual citizens began to
think seriously of the future.
On the evening of the Cd of July the
Watson Star came forth with the Off
cial announcement of the committees
action in the matter of arrangements
for the celebration of the national holt
day.
BY most of the citizens of Watson
the programme, as arranged by the
committee, was looked upon as huge
joke. The very idea of Watson having
any kind of celebration involving such
a pusillanimous, essentially feminine
number as is comprehended by a picnic
was almost incomprehensible and ex-
ceedingly ludicrous.
In one family, however, this picnic
portion of the programme was taken
seriously-very seriously, indeed.
81 will not stand it," said Mr.. Harmon,
as he sat opposite his wife at the supper
table on the evening of the Sd of July.
II suppose that Rhoda expects to at
tend that idiotic picnic with that young
ass of district school-teacher. 1t
makes me sick to think that a daugh-
ter of mine should become so infatuated
with a y-dollar-a-month fool like
] that as to throw over a man like John
Simpson-with all the property that he
has got, and with his known habits for
sobriety. Where is Rhoda tonight, by
the way?"
"Wh-why, she's at Mrs. Wheelers
She'll be back soon."
''Why should she be over there?"
Probably because she was invited
over there" responded Mrs. Harmon,
bridling a bit Cant that girl have
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-07-04

scared and delivered, young Wheeler
ventured a word.
"Mr. Harmon" he said, II have played
rather low-down trick upon you; Iut.
upon the other hand, / expect you, N hen
you understand the circumstance, to
return me my $500 without quest bn.
"The fact is that for three day past
I have had expert coal operatOrSwork-
ing upon your land, and they assure me
that by the investment of less than
$4,000 (Which can be very easily secured
in Pittsburgh there will be found in
sight at least six times that amount.
Moreover, there is one more thing
to which l wish to call your attention.;
and that is the fact that any contract
whatsoever made upon legal holiday
is void. Squire Mcdowell doubtless
knows this, but must have forgotten 1t
in this instance"
John Harmon looked steadily for a
moment at the young man who had un-
doubtedly resolved TO be his son-in-law.
"Wa-al," he drawled. with an imported
Maine accent-"I don't b'lieve y're sech
a blame fool as we look T. be, after all.
Come up tonight TO supper, you and
your ma. Til get n lot of fireworks, and
if we don't have the biggest family
Fourth of July celebration you ever
saw, my name isn't John Harmon"
The next day, John Harmon, who al
ways wanted to be flair" man, decided
an undivided half in his property
to that Objectionable school-teacher.
"Tom," he asked, two or three days
afterwards, unable to control his curl
osity, "where'd you get that S5oo-out
of your salary"
"That money Rhoda's aunt left her."
said the prospective son-in-law,
straightforwardly.
"Nell, you're a bird!"
LESTER KETCHUM.
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that they are not omnipotent in their
own family circle.
When John Harmon left his home
that morning and walked to the store,
he WINS not at oil disturbed by any
thought of what his wife aud daughter
might OF might not do. During the day
had he given the matter any particular
thought, his narrow mind would have
told him, no doubt, that they would
remain at home, leaving hira to join in
any celebration that might occur up
town.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Harmon and Rhoda,
over their coffee cups, were having a
discussion in which the husband and
father had no place, excepting as q
troublesome factor.
"Rhodn, youI have to give Tom up,
that's ALL" said Mrs. Harmon, in her
gentle way. II like him, but your pa
doesn't; and you know how set your
pa is when he makes up his mind,
Here's John Simpson, now. He'd give
his two eyes for you--and you tell me
you refused him. Why, child. that man
isn't 30 yet, but he's worth a hundred
thousand, anyway"
Lets not discuss the matter" said
the girl, quietly. ~ made up my mind
on that matter some time ago, and
there's no use talking about it,"
Fifteen minutes later Tom Wheeler
drove up to the front gate, and Rhoda
went out and joined him.
The picnic was held in a large grove
about four miles from Watson, and
hardly any denizen of the village old
enough to comprehend what the day
was set aside for missed attendance.
AS usual, there were several over-en-
thusiastic persons there, and these had
brought out an old brass cannon, of the
vintage of 1912, which they were firing
at such brief intervals as to warrant an
accident-and the accident happened.
John Simpson was assisting in load
ing the cannon, which was overheated,
and just at the moment that he was
about to ram in a charge of wadding,
the weapon was prematurely dis
charged, carrying away the larger por-
ton of his right arm.
Quick as thought, Tom Wheeler, who
was sitting with Rhoda in buggy near
by, sprang out of the conveyance and
ran to the rescue of his late rival.
Mr.. Harmon was also one Of the first
arrivals at the scene of the accident.
Some people are always sticking
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-07-04
a LITTLE NONSENSE.

lis she really so poor?" "Poorl
Why, it's one of the most pitiful cases
ever heard Of. She's too poor even
TO own q bicycle. "-Chicago Post.
Daughter Iangry)-"If It wasn't
for papa you would go, There is no
apparent reason why you can't"
Mother-"That is parent reason"
-Tramp-"Madam, do you speak
French?" Lady OF the House (suspi-
ciously) - "No." "Nor SPANISH"
"No; what do you" "Then, madam,
l fear that l shall have to ask you for
something to eat in plain English
Chicago Record.
-George-"Whewl What can be
the matter? Telegram says come
home Immediately. George crush
ing into his suburban home one hour
later)-"Tell me quick. my dear. What
is it?" Young Wife-"The baby said'
Mamma "-.BrooIlyn Life.
The fox had jumped and jumped
and jumped. lie sat down with his
tongue out and eyed the unattairabe
grapes with wcll-assumed air Of in
differences. "Dear mel" he remarked,
airily, chow careless OF me not to no
tice that they were not edible grapes,
hut good only TO make into table d'hete
wine!"-Washington Star
An old fellow, who had lately bur-
led his fourth wife, was accosted by
an acquaintance, who, unaware of his
bereavement, asked; "How is your
wife, Cup'n Plowjogger?" "Waal,"
replied the captain, with SOLEMN, not
ia say sad. countenance, ''waal, to tell
the trewth, Pm kinder out of wives
just now."-N. Y. Tribune.
Mrs. Fanciful-"The doctor says,
James, that II I had "a pleasant shock
TO the system it would do me a world
OF good" Mr.. Fanciful-"Then / can
give you one. You know the bonnet of
Mrs. Dresser's that you so envied9
Well, she was caught in the rain, and
It's quite spoilt. Now you feel better.
don't you?"-London Fun.
borrowing Trouble. 81 nivver
knew such a woman fur borryin' thrub-
BILE" remarked Mrs. Dolan, las is Mrs.
rafferty, next dure." "She is" replied
Mr.. Dolan. "Oi had rayson to notice
thot same popularity Yesterday after
noon while yez wor out" "Yez dido"
"Yes. She KEN over an got the lean
av yer bicycle. Washington Star.