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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-18

Suit has just been entered against
the West End Street Railway company
here by eX-Secretary Of State Richard
+. Olney and Sigourney Butler as
counsel. The suit seeks to compel
the road to make an accounting 10
the plaintiffs, who are holders of
Highland Street railway bonds. This
is the elimination of various attempts
of boudholders to obtain from the West
End company an equivalent for the
amount OF their holdings. PROPOSE
tions have been made by the holders
variously contemplating the delivery
of West End common and preferred
stock and bonds, but in this suit it is
understood that all of the parties have
| agreed to demand for Il cash settle
ment, the value of the bonds to he
/ left to the determination OF master
! to be appointed by the court. Presi-
| dent CASTOR of the Boston Elevated
company holds that the holders OF
these bonds have no legal status,
inasmuch as they were offered
an opportunity to exchange their
holdings for Highland railway stock,
the entire issue of which was retired
when the road was absorbed by the
Consolidated railway, one of the com
panies subsequently acquired by the
West End. The Legislature at that
time passed an act authorizing the eX-
change of bonds for stock, and it was
ON this act the present plaintiffs base
their claims. The officials of the road
claim that this act was annulled by
subsequent Legislation and that as
there is no Highland street stock in
existence, there is nothing that can be
given for the bonds in dispute.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-18

1t may be remembered that there
was once an effort on the part of GER
tain members of the Boston police to
procure one of the police commits
sioners a sword. 1t failed, and it
hurt the man whom it was attempted
to aid seriously. The employees in
the Boston postoffice may well take
warning from it. Colonel Henry
A. Thomas is making an acceptable
postmaster of Boston and he should
not be injured by the the exuberant
zeal of over-zealous subordinates. If
they want him for governor i'll the
future, the best service they can do
him to such an end is to keep quiet
about it. A movement in his favor,
if it is to be, should be started
from less obviously interested quar-
ter. Col. Thomas himself will make
a bad mistake if he countenances it.
There is little probability of its ever
becoming formidable ; there is much
more of its being made to appear ride
uIous, and Colonel Thomas is too good
a man in his present sphere to be fiat
tered into identifying himself with it..
If such doings cannot be suppressed
in private, it is best to keep their
record out of the newspapers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-18

NOTES FROM THE HUB.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE. ]

One hundred aud twenty-five year,
ago occurred an event which was the
first point gained toward securing the
freedom of the American colonies, and
the ultimate formation of the new re-
public aud the establishment of the
United States of America. 1t was on
March q, l776, that the British troops,
who had possession of Boston, deter
mined To evacuate the city. 1t was
l22 years ago the coming March
II that General Howe, with his
rs vessels, containing British otli-
GERS and men to the number
of 1906 and refugees numbering g24,
sailed ont of Boston harbor. General
Washington, with his little army of
less than 1900 men, had erected re-
doubts on Dorchester Heights, thus
commanding the city and surprising
the British, so that they decided to
evacuate Boston. People of this state
and this city have started move
ment for fitting commemOration of
that important event, and the pros
poets are excellent for the erection
of monument on Dorchester Heights
to mark the historic spot. 1t
is understood that the committee
on military affairs of the Legislature
will soon report bill favoring an aB-
preparation of S25, 600 for the monu-
ment, on the assurance which has
been given by Mayor Quincy that the
city of Boston, owning the Heights,
will grant location for the monu-
ment, and that no more OF the Heights
shall ever be disturbed outside that
already allotted for high school pur-
poses. With the Legislature acting
favorably on the resolve, the pro
moters of the idea feel assured that
Governor Wolcott will readily sanction
the appropriation. a commission will
then decide on the form of the monu-
ment and work will be begun at once
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-18

The state loses an excellent Judge
in the withdrawal of Judge Dunbar
from the bench of the superior court.
He is man of clear and we'll balanced
mind, and of a native independence
of character which well fitted him to
weigh evidence impartially and to
take judicial view of everything
brought to his attention. he
had recently rendered the state
important service outside his pro
fession by his intelligent and thorong h
report on the subject OF taxation.
Judge Dunbar leaves the bench to en-
gage again in the practice of law in
one of the leading firms of this city.
His object in so doing is presumably
the securing of larger income than
a iudgeship provides him. Massachu-
setts has been deprived of the services
of several able judges from this rea-
son
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
p: 2Z &
wish you knew

exactly what great assortments
of new goods are here-and how
earnestly we're seeking your
orders with choice goods for
less prices.
Send for samples-let us show
you. The plainest, most
straightforward evidence of nice
goods, small profit priced this
store ever submitted-evidence
we're depending on to show
such advantage as will make it
pay you to do your spring Dry
Goods buying here.
800 pieces choice American
Dress Goods-25, 50, 50c-neat,
good, inexpensive.
Large line Spring Suitings 75c,
81 90 to $50.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
~ a, D.,s are easy to take, easy
Pet Theory Exploded.

Not long 20 Carroll d. Wright,
United States commissioner of labor,
published a statistical article, show
ing that in this country the rich are
not growing richer and the poor poor
err. An examination of the tax lists
in Boston confirms the statement.
The rich men of that city were COM
paratively richer in 1921 than they
are now. The nine largest taxpayers
of the present time own less than 4
per cent OF the city, and the nine OF
1921 owned over 8 per cent. The 333
richest Bostonians of I845 owned
more, comparatively, than 1900 of
the richest citizens of today. Accord
ing to the theory SO often advanced,
the 1853 should have gone on concen-
trating the wealth in their own hands,
but such has not been the result; and,
moreover, the general average pros
perity is far higher than it was in
1921.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

The momentous question as to
which is the Greatest Town Upon
Earth" has been definitely and posi-
lively settled and Sistersville is the
happy winner. During the recent
flood in TIE Ohio the Oil Review, at
Sistersville, had seven feet of water
in its sanctum; while the Wetzel
Democrat, at New Martiusville, had
but six feet. Brother McEldowney
yields with grace and Brother Mccoy
is correspondingly elated. Now, if
the Richie Gazette will be real
good and the Tyler Star stop publish
ing that alleged history, peace will
abound in Judge Romeo Freer's do
main.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
WHAT'S THE TIME?
When You Ask, Tell Which of the Six
Kinds You Mean.

When You Ask, Tell Which of the Six
Kinds You Mean.
There are few questions more fire.
quently put than "What time is it?''
"Can you tell me the true timer A
stickler for exactitude might reply
"What kind of time do you mean? Do
you mean solar or sidereal time? APP
parent time or mean time? Local time
or standard timer" There are all these
six kinds of time, not to speak of others.
1t is only within the last two genera
tions-within, indeed, the reign of our
sovereign, Queen Victoria-that the sub
ject of the differences of most of these
kinds of time has become of pressing
Importance to any but theorists. In one
of the public gardens of Paris little
cannon is set up with a burning glass
attached to it in such manner that the
sun itself fires the cannon as it reaches
the meridian This, of course, is the
time of Paris noon-apparent noon, but
it would be exceedingly imprudent of
any traveller through Paris who wished,
say, to catch the o'clock express to
set his watch by the gun, for if it hap
peneu To De III FEBRUARY ne WOuIu lluu
when he reached the railway station
that the station clock was faster than
the gun by nearly full quarter of an
hour and that his train had gone, while
toward the end of October or the begin
ming of November he would find himself
as much too soon.
Until machines for accurately meas
uring time were invented, apparent
time-time, that is to say, given by the
sun itself, as by sundial-was the
only time about which men knew or
cared But when reasonably good clocks
and watches were made it was very
soon seen that at different times in the
year there was marked difference be-
tween the sundial time and that shown
by the clock-the reason being simply
that the apparent rate of motion of the
sun across the sky was not always quite
the same, while the movement of the
clock was, of course, as regular as it
could be made Leisure Hour.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
pretty wash goods

Investigate thoroughly, by
all means, this wash goods stock
Price range sc to $1.25.
Hundreds of nice neat color
ings, SC, 1Oc, 124c, 15c to zoe.
Handsome Egyptian Tissues,
2Oc-and 32-inch Madras, l5c-
for shirt waists. We're prepar-
ed to do greater wash goods
business than ever-eXpect to
sell every single yard on a strict
basis of merit less priced-let
goods and prices prove it.
Shall we send samples?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

During the winter of I775, small
boys erected snow men and ice forts
on the Boston Common. British
soldiers interrupted and annoyed
them to such an extent that they went
to Gen. Howe and demanded a redress
of grievances. SO impressed was the
old warrior that he exclaimed, Even
the boys are iubued with the spirit
of liberty" So it has been in every
crisis. American boys are the sturdi.
est of patriots Just nov, all over
the country, boys are banding togeth-
er to fight the Spaniards. They are
forming companies and offering their
services. While now too young for
service they are the material of which
soldiers are made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

Mr.. Dayton said; Cuba must be
free" The Herald Endorsed the SEN
timent. 1t is no wonder the Hamp-
shire Review and Berkeley Democrat
fail to comprehend the full import OF
Mr.. Dayton's utterance. For their
enlightenment, we reiterate. Cuba
must me free, absolutely, uncondi
tionally free; free as our own grand
republic; otherwise Old Glory will be
so covered with shame that neithe r
its stars nor stripes will be distin
guishable. The destruction of the
Maine and the death of 200 gallant
officers and sailors-defenders of our
flag-must be avenged. We trust this
explanation is satisfactory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
Yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be sup
piled with every means possible for its
relief. 1t is with pleasure we publish
the following; This is to certify that
| was a terrible sufferer from Yellow
Jaundice for over six months, and was
treated by some Of the best physicians
in our city and all to no avail. DR..
Bell, our druggist. recommended Elec-
trio Bittets, and after taking two bot
ties l was entirely cured. | now take
great pleasure in recommending them
to any person suffering from This terri
BILE malady. l am gratefully yours, M.
A. Hogarty, Lexington. KY"
Sold at Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
take on every trip bottle of Syrup of
Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and
effectually on the kidneys, liver, and
bowels, preventing fevers, headaches,
and other forms of sickness. For
sale in so cent bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the Cal
ifornia Fig Syrup Co. only.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

1t is thought that it will not be
long until the motive power officials
and other mechanical railroad officers
will recognize the economy of gas en-
gines in railroad work. The gas en-.
gines obviates the use Of boilers, steam
pipes, coal and much unnecessary
labor. They require but little space,
a minimum amount of attention, are
clean, aud in a few words, compact.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that contain nercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will
do is ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Hall S
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally and is made in Toledo, Ohio,
by f. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
Dg~Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
per bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
NOW is THE TIME TO IMPROVE
YOUR POULTRY!
BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS

Ny strains are noted and pure.
| make Breeding and mating a
speciality.
Eggs at the House soc a setting;
if boxed and delivered at the
express Office, 75c.
Day-On Saturdays of each week
I will deliver at l.. w. ROBIN
SONS STORE, in Martinsburg,
same as at home, SOC.
Send me your order or leave
it with l.. w. Robinson.
Ny male birds are not related
to those | had last year.
d. p. LEMASTER,
Bedington, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

1t is very strange but nevertheless
true that tin plate-American made
and the best made-is now selling at
the remarkably low price OF s.. 70 per
100 pounds. We have a very distinct
recoll ection that but few years have
elapsed since a great many men and
several newspapers vowed and de-
clared that tin plate could not be made
in this country and they kept it up
for years after the industry was es-
tablished, and they were not Republi-
cans, either.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

A set ofswiudlers are sending out
circulars promising in order to in
troduce its goods to send to any ad-
dress, postage prepaid, ten yards OF
red, brown or green silk tor 81. The
eager victims who are many, receive
ten yards of silk thread cut from the
spool.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

For the first time in the history of
this Great Nation, its patriotic citi-
zens are ashamed of their President
Democrat.
Pray tell us who the patriotic citi-
zens are. We have not seen them,
neither have we heard of them. If
they exist, they must be in hiding or
in the office of the Democrat and as to
their patriotism, we'll, that is not
world renowned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
wILLIAn MCKINLEY.


Napoleon was said to be grand
gloomy and peculiar. History viii
record the fact that President McKin
ley was prudent, patriotic and puts
SAINT. His prudence at this critical
moment is manifest in demonstrating
to the world that his contention with
Spain is just To intervene in the
affairs of a nation is not desirable al
any time, and more especially is Il
undesirable to have to do with PEG
pie so treacherous as the Spanish
Again his prudence is shown in his
determination to be prepared for war
in case war should ensue. We were
possessed of an abundance of the raw
material for a war: Strong and stou
hearted young men, cannons and
muskets and powder. but they need.
ed to be assembled together. The
Navy, while strong in many respects,
was weak in torpedo boats and torpe'
do-boat destroyers-picket boats, they
are called. These have been secured.
There were thousands of Americans
in Cuba. Their lives were not worth
a baubee should hostilities begin be-
fore they made their escape. All
these combine to prove that William
Mckinley is prudent man.
That he is patriotic is shown in his
firm determination to maintain the
honor of the Nation at all hazards.
DeI.ome criticised the American peo-
pie and their President. He was
given ais passports. Sagasta insisted
that Fitzhugh Lee should be recalled.
This was not only ignored, but the
Governor General of Cuba promptly
certified to the good standing of our
Consul. General. The destruction OF
the Maine swept over the land like a
bosom of flame, arousing the just in
dignation of all and demanding in
slant reparation. William Mckinley
was unmoved. An investigation
demonstrated that Spanish treachery
was the cause and Spain SO informed,
but reparation was not demanded for
the reason that Spain could then have
insisted upon arbitration and thus
delayed action.
The wisdom and strength Of the
President is seen in the admirable
manner in which he has kept Spanish
diplomats at bay, maintaining his
position at all times and compelling
the administration OF all foreign pow
ers, some OF which, unfriendly to US,
were only awaiting an opportunity to
declare against us. In our own land
he has destroyed party lines, obliter-
ated faction, drawn to him all classes,
stayed the arm of the enthusiast and
aroused the patriotism of the con.
servatiye. Calling in consultation
statesmen heretofore uncomfortable,
he has demonstrated the correctness
OF his position, and in the fullness Of
time will convince the most obdurate
of the perfect consistency of his
course.
Such is the man whom the people
recognize as the foremost statesman
of this or any other age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

A West Virginia darkey, a black
smith, recently announced change
in his business as follows: "'Notice
DE copartnership heretofore resist
ing between me and Nose Skinner is
hereby resolved. Dem what owe de
firm will settle wild me, and dem what
de firm owes will settle wild Nose"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
That TALE OF WOE.

-
For sometime past the Statesman
has been fretting and Turning because
more Republicans from this section
OF the State have not secured posi-
tons under the National Administra-
ton, and now. like penny dog,
the Democrat has begun yelpiug in
unison with or more vociferously than
its much loved "buddie."
Another source of grief is the APP
pointment of Mr.. Clohan as postmas-
ter and the selection Of Mr. Kitchen
as one of the clerks. They forget to
state that Mr.. Clohan has been a pa
tron of the office for many, many
years-ever since he has been a resi-
dent OF the county. They also fail to
mention the fact that Mr.. Kitchens
father has been an actual resident of
the city for several years, also that he
comes from one of the best Republi-
can families in the State and is a
grandson Of the late Bethuel M. Kit
chen, than whom no truer man ever
lived. They likewise neglect to men
ton the fact that every one of the
Democratic employees hold to their
jobs like grim death to dead mig
ger" They do not know anything
about the forty Democratic women in
this and Jefferson counties who have
filed applications for positions in the
Fish Commission, to say nothing of
those who are watching and waiting
in aud around other bureaus.
We have patiently listened to the
slush which has been INDUCED in by
Popocrats who are striving to stir up
strife in the Republican party, evil
IDENTIFY with the idea that Republicans
are a set of "softies. We have al
lowed the editorial "Davlds and
Jonathan" to air their opinions i'll
their papers without making reply,
until now, and should not at this time
reprove them except for the fact that
a lie often told eventually assumes a
semblance of truth.
1t is fact that more Republicans,
residing in this county, have been
given places under the present Adj
ministration, Notwithstanding Grow
er's blanket, than Democrats under
the former Administration and there's
more to follow and that right early.
But for lack of Democratic gump-
ton free delivery could have been es-
tablished in this city before the change
in postmasters when all of the clerks
in the office and all OF the carriers
would have been safe under the civil
service law. Now, they will all be
Republicans and their jobs clinched
We know it is not pleasant for the
editors of the Statesman. and Demo
crat to be gently reminded OF these
things, to be told of their dereliction
of duty; but we cannot help them.
They failed to look after their friends
and now imagine that Republicans
will be equally Indifferent. Their
hope will be blasted and tale of woe
will be told in the camp of the Demo
Gratis. Some of these days, when
more of the boys have been fixed, we
shall again recur to this subject. I'M
til then, au revoir.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

Had Senator Elkin's idea of pro
lection of the American Merchant
Marine been the policy of the Nation
and had a small portion of the reve
nue. which would have been derived
been applied to building up the Navy,
we would not now be in terror OF
Spain, nor would we be obliged to
rake and scrape the navy yards of the
world to find additional vessels.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

For some cause, doubtless, the
Berkeley Democrat has a very poor
opinion of the political acumen of the
World. Why2
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

Gold does not appear to be so much
of a coward as our Popocratic friends
would have us believe, since it con-
tinues to flow to us Notwithstanding
wars alarms.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

Wood type is the favorite argument
of the yellow journals. While bois-
ferrous, the display is not overly con-
vincing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

The Richie Standard is three years
old and one of the best local papers in
the State. Our friend Meats is wide
awake and reliable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

The Democrat calls on the members
OF the Popocratic executive committee
of the city to meet on their own mo-
ton. Why not have the chairman
call meeting? Explain, please.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

Yes, Mr.. Hampshire Review and
Berkeley Democrat, Mr.. Dayton says
Cuba must be free, the Herald coin
cides and Cuba will be free. Now,
what are you patriotic citizens
going to do about it?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

One of the peculiar features of the
Maine incident is that the Spanish
court OF inquiry finds that the explo-
sion was internal, and Minister Polo y
Bernabe says that the insurgents are
responsible for the external explosion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

The Presidents message on the Gu
ban question is withheld to enable
Americans to escape from Cuba. AT
the same time the elements aid us in
this act of mercy by preventing the
Spanish fleet from crossing the At
1autlC.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09
new novelty silks

soc, csc, 75c, S5c to $500
bright snappy colorings-not
a stale combination among them
but richer effects than we ever
before offered for such prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

Once more is demonstrated the
fact that in every great crisis in this
country a great, strong and patriotic
President directs the destinies of the
Nation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-09

The Wellsburg Herald is out OF the
mud of the food, bright and newsy
as usual.