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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
Hol For Gettysburg.

Arrangements have been made for a
delightful excursion to the great bat
tlefeld of Gettysburg. The date fixed
is Thursday. July IA. A special
train will leave Martinsburg at SIS
c. V. Depot, stopping at all stations
to Hagerstown aud without change of
cars will reach Gettysburg at 1918.
Returning will leave Gettysburg $50,
affording ample opportunity to visit
the entire battlefield. More than this,
provision is being made whereby all
parties who desire, can get comforta-
BILE conveyances upon arriving, go
oyer the first days fight, visiting
beautiful monuments, observatories,
ETC., with authentic guides, and re-
turn to the city for dinner. After
dinner, take same conveyance and
drive out over second and third days
battlefield until evening. Theexpense
for this will be only $I.25 including
elegant dinner at hotels.
Competent guides will be furnished
all parties. This will be one of the
most satisfactory excursions ever run
to Gettysburg. Many will no doubt
go.
The ride to Gettysburg via Pen-Mar,
and the wonderfully beautiful Horse
shoe Bend, are charming attractions.
You want to take this trip. The
fare is only $40 Children half fare.
Lunches will be served on train re-
turning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
Changes at the P. o.

The post office has undergone quite
a change this week. The partition
which divided the registry and money
order department from the public room
has been placed further front and a
screen placed some distance behind
it, thus making an exclusive room for
the registry and money order clerk.
The two last tiers of lock boxes
have been removed and in their stead
have been placed windows for the
mail carriers. A door has also been
placed in that section and a screen in
the rear which makes separate de-
partment for the carriers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
News as is News.

In the last issue of the Democrat is
a selt-laudatory article bearing the
legend-"The Democrat Gives the
Latest News" In another column on
the same page is this item:
U. S. troops are going ashore at
Port Antonio, Jamaica, to reinforce
Gen. Skater. They are within few
miles of IL, 900 Spaniards.
Everybody will agree with the Her
aid that our contemporary is publish
ing news. Port Antonio, Jamaica
Who ever before heard that Gen.
Shafter is engaged in the arduous
task of driving the Spanish out of the
British island of Jamaica?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed let
tiers remaining in the post office at
Martinsburg, June 27, 1898. If not
called for will be sent to the Dead Let
ter Office at Washington, July II.
Persons calling for them will say adj
vertised
Charles Baily, Miss Rosey Duke (2).
Patk Higgins, Emmert B. Hatcher,
Mrs. Mary l.. Lemaster, Benjamin
Myers, Mr. James T. Ramsburg, Mrs.
Martha B. Sanders, Mrs. Louisa Tabler.
ALEX. CLoHAN, p. NJ.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

The Second Congressional District Re
publican Convention will be held at
Keyser, Wednesday, August 81, 1898,
for the purpose of nominating candi.
date for Representative in Congress OF
the United States. to be voted for at the
election to be held Tuesday, November
8, 1893.
The counties comprising the district
will be entitled to the following repre-
sentation at said convention:
Barbour, 16; Berkeley, 25; Grant, 13
Hardy, 5; Hampshire, z; Jefferson, l3
Marion, 81 Mineral, 10; Monongalia, ~
Morgan, II; Pendleton, IS; Randolph, IA
Taylor, 49, Tucker, 10.
BY order of the Committee,
THos. +. DAVIS, Chairman.
M. +. HALL, Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
Soldier Boys.

Lieut. John Henshaw has recruit
ed the following men for the army:
Harry T. Dorr, John H. Myers, Fred.
Burkholder, Thos. Shewbridge. VIM.
Burkhart, r. L. Irwin and Fred Eutzy
Martinsburg; Paul Gassman, Falling
Waters; Harry Barton, Fairmont; G.
F. Whitmore, Bedington.
The patriots left Thursday evening
on train No. I, for camp at Charles
ton. Join the ranks, boys.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

Our baby has been continually
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tum since his birth, and all that we
could do for him did not seem to give
more than temporary relief, until we
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that remedy he has not been troubled.
We want to give you this testimonial
as an evidence of our gratitude, not
that you need it to advertise your mer-
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

Gen. Garcia, the old Cuban hero,
clad in spotless white, is reported by
a correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press to have said:
II hope it is not true that the
United States intends to surrender the
Philippines to Spain. 1t would be a
crime to humanity, liberty and civili-
cation to yield our brave men, who
have been fighting for independence
back into the hands of their cruel and
barbarous enemies. do not believe
it possible.
"But here in Cuba we see at last
davBeak Of our freedom after three
years Of horror and barbarism. My
menaare in the front waiting for the
word to join the Americans in fight
ing the enemy. Let no one imagine
the Spaniards will not fight. 1t will
De foolish fight, for they have no
chance for success. They are fighting
for no ideal. It is mere brute obstin-
acy. They are like the bulls who
light. merely because they have
horns.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
determined to make il
pay you to buy here?"

Suppose we do make it pay
you-are you going to miss find
ing it out?-costs nothing to in
vestigate. Samples sent free.
Send for samples of 80 inch
fine White Madras 15c yard
just the goods for shirt waists
and take that as evidence of
whether we're as determined as
we say we are.
And samples of all the silk
Warp Crepes-rich, lustrous-
half silk, zoe yard
fine for summer variety
of colorings.
New India Silks 25c to $1.00.
Choice Wash Silks 25c.
Ladies and Misses wash skirts
linen color crash or white
duck soc. White p. K. skirts
75c. Other handsome wash
skirts $1,00 to $3.50.
Let the goods andprices provo
what we say.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

Some of the ig-headed Republican
editors who question Mr.. Bryan's
competency to command a regiment
forget the fact that 6, 500, 900 true and
loyal American citizens voted only
two years ago to make him command
erin. chief of the U. S. Army and
Navy. statesman.
So, so. We do not know about the
$500, 9oo other voters, but we do
know that one, the editor of the
Statesman is not a "true and loyal
American citizen"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

In a recent issue of the Statesman
there was an uncalled for, unwarrant-
ed and in some particulars untruthful
attack upon Capt. H. c. Getzendan-
ner. 1t was charged among other
things that he is assistant postmas-
ter at Shepherdstown which is not
true. After the appointment of Mr..
Chapline, he was assistant for time
but long since resigned. He aided
Mr.. c. in giving the people of Shep-
herdstown the best service they haye
ever had and his resignation was re-
GREETED not only by Mr.. Chapline but
all others. His service in the Bureau
of Internal Revenue was merely tenn
porary. He is a member of the State
Senate from the strongest Democratic
district in the State and-a Republi-
can and patriot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

The Statesman is terribly out of
humor because Senator Elkins oppos-
ed the Chiffon amendment to tax the
gross receipts of corporations. II our
honored Senator should never accom-
plish anything more, his opposition
to that nefarious project should write
his name on the roll OF distinguished
American statesman. Did our mis-
named contemporary think but tor a
moment it could see the inconsistency
of such a proposition. To tax the
gross receipts of corporation meant
to cut the wages OF every employee of
every corporation; it meant a dis
elimination in favor of millionaires
in business on their own account. For
example, John Wanamaker would
have been exempt while hundreds Of
corporations would have been forced
to the wall 1t meant that railroad
companies, almost wrecked by the
late Democratic panic should go by
the board. Briefly, it meant ruin and
disaster throughout the length and
breadth of the land.
Had the amendment said met re-
ceipts" there could have EN- but
Slight objection, but to tax gross re-
ceipts meant to tax debts and other
obligations which corporation must
meet or cease to exist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

The Independent is in error as to
The appointment of Skip Rathbone.
The fortunate members of the Rath-
bone family is Samuel B., jr.
Be that what it may, it always affords
us pleasure to know of the boys"
getting jobs and nothing could be a
greater source of delight than to have
ourvery good friend, the editor of the
Independent, receive that recognition
TO which his many years of service in
the Grand Old Party entitle him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

After all the arguments are present
ed, there is one fact that will over
shadow all things else: The Ameri-
can people will never permit any
President or partyIto remove the flag
from over the graves OF our dead heroes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

An editorial from the State Journal,
in this issue of the Herald, entitled
"Ofice- Holders aud the Party" is
equally applicable elsewhere than in
Wood county. Not all of the dema-
gogues live west of the mountains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

All persons dealing in patent medi-
cines, chewing gum aud divers other
articles should examine the new reve-
nue. law with great care, else they
may have trouble in the near future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

The Spaniards erected barbed wire
defences around Santiago, but Yam
kee foresight provided means of
cutting the wires. The Dons should
try something new.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

Docum entary internal revenue
stamps are on sale at each of the
banks and at the county clerk office,
as we'll as the office of Stamp Deputy
Henshaw, at the revenue Office, in the
Government building.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
A Child Enjoys
macy

The pleasant flavor, gentle action,
and soothing effect OF Syrup of Figs,
when in need of a laxative, and If the
father or mother be costive or bilious,
the most gratifying results follow its
use; so that it is the best family reue-
dy known and every family should
have a bottle. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
SOUND DOCTRINE.

The following editorial from the
Clarksburg Telegram is so well ex
pressed and so exactly portrays the
situation in other districts as well as
the First, that we quote it entire. The
Herald had something to say on the
same subject, written before the Tele
gram reached US. We bespeak care
full perusal:
The Telegram regrets that any Con-
gressional candidate should be inclined
to indulge in unkind and perhaps
entirely uncalled reflections either up
on one OF his fellow candidates or up
on large and highly respectable ele-
ment of the Republican party. A
candidate for Congressional honors
has been given space in this issue for
a card in which he assumes that the
postmasters in his district are mort
gagged" politically speaking, to the
power that rewarded them. That hav-
ing once been given an office they are
no longer free agents but absolute
slaves. We have no doubt but that
many of these so-called 'mortgaged
postmasters" all overthe First District
are and have been friends of the gem
tleman who seeks to cast shadows
upon their honor; like ourselves,
they probably admire his brilliant
attachments and should he be nomi-
mated would take pride in holding
aloft his banner and Loyalty following
it until it was set in the sky OF vic
tory. Our Democratic friends are
taking a great interest just now in
the Republican preliminary skirmish.
Everybody knows they are interested
solely in getting the weakest man
nominated. They are resorting to
the old "scare crow or 'office hold
er" rule and doing what they can to
get the 'sore heads" and disappoint-
ed ofIice-seekers to organize and de-
feat the party. We expect such prac-
tees from our Democratic brethren
but, for shame, let Republicans be
above such dirty tactics. The Tele-
gram can support any OF the gentle
men mentioned when one of them is
placed upon the ticket. Let each one
of them aspire, as man, to achieve
the place of honor and let him not
forget that whoever is nominated
must make his campaign very largely
upon the record of the outgoing Con-
gresham. He has been the party's
representative. In the great battle OF
ballots the question will be Republi-
can rule or Democratic rule, not this
man or that man. The candidate
will point with pride tc the record OF
his predecessor and ask the people to
continue the Republican party IN
power. Democrats will try to blacken
the record of our representative, but
true Republicans will make their
campaign on higher issues.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

aSigsbee demolished the Spanish
'eTerror" with three shots from the
Yale. Sigsbee remembered the
Maine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

1t may be possible that Governor
Atkinson, by appointing O'Brien
Moore Lieutenant Colonel of the Sec
ond regiment, intends to play the
Bushnell or Brutus act If SO, SO be
il
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years and
always with good results, says Mr..
w. B. Cooper of FL Rio, Cal. "For
small children we find it especially
effective" For sale by Matthaei's
Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

Winchester, old, slow and decrepit,
has not yet heard that 1.-The wah is
over. Different from any other town
in this region, June 6 is Decoration
Day. 1t is strange that any intelli-
gent community should be so welded
to the dead and buried past,-Herald.
Perhaps the Herald editor can tell
why a nation of intelligent people OBJ
serve May 80 as Decoration Day. and
makes of it national holiday, and
whether or not it is strange. Per
haps the editor don't know that the
idea of decorating soldiers graves, as
doneiu Winchester and towns through
out the South, and odopted by the U.
S. Government. originated with the
good women of Winchester, and that
the 9th of June was chosen by them as
a memorial OF the death of Ashby one
of the most chivalrous soldiers of the
late war. The editor of the Herald
doesn't know that the ''wah' is over
nor that another is on, perhaps and
that sectional prejudices do not play
part in it.-Charlestown Free Press.
Many thanks, brother, for champion
ing our cause. We have been inves-
tigating the war record of the editor OF
the Herald, and find it a most bril-
liant one full of daring adventures.
He was always to be found where the
bullets were the thickest- driving the
ammunition wal Observation-Disclosures
Times.
Your are mistaken brother Times,
the fellow you refer to was another
member of the numerous Smith fam
lily. This fellow could never have
been gotten in sight Of an ammuni-
ton wagon Statesman.
The Herald informs the Free Press
that our criticism of the Winchester
idea was based on the fact that the
"wah" is over everywhere else than
in Winchester, and on the further fact
that May so, the National Decoration
Day, is ignored by the Winchester
crowd. Our highest ambition at all
times has been to bury all issues
growing out Of that unfortunate con-
test. No one more heartily rejoiced
when the veterans OF Martinsburg
marched together to the cemeteries on
May 80 and decorated the graves OF
all. both blue and gray.
If the Free Press was champion
ing the "c5 use" of Winchester, it
was not engaging in a patriotic act
and if the Times approves of a decora-
ton day other than adopted by the
U. S Government it is also open to
criticism.
The editor of the Herald was not a
participant in the late war, has never
claimed to be, has never sneaked into
any OF the organizations designed to
commemorate the deeds Of heroism
performed by those who did the fight
ing, which is more than the editor OF
the Statesman can say.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

Councilman Jacob Eversole, of the
Third Ward, was stung by bee sew
eral days ago and has since been
carrying one of his eyes in d sling.
1t is nice enough to be sweet at cleo
ton time, but not so nice to be sweet
in bee time
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
, 81 3

May we be inquisitive enough
to ask you just one question?
Can you afford to miss inves-
tigating the goods-and price
methods of this Dry Goods
store, which constantly says it
is
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

Capt. H. c. Getzendanner, of Shep-
herdstown, passed through this city
Thursday, on B. & o. train No. L,
with 81 recruits, bound for camp at
Charleston. The recruits are for the
Second Regiment w. Va Volunteers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

The first West Virginia is moving
to the front There is no doubt as to
what the lads will do when the test
comes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

The apparel Of some Of our soldiers
in Cuba is anything but elaborate,
of gun, cartridge box and
a chew of tobacco.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02
Hoods pills are the only pills to take
AA0A = with Hoods Sarsaparilla.

In Oregon every drinker of intoxi-
cants has to take out license which
costs him SIS year. Unless armed
with this document, citizens cannot
get drink at any saloon or hotel, for
it is penal ofFense to sell to person
unless he is able to produce license
showing that he is authorized to
drink. Every six months list of the
names of persons taking out license
is published in the local papers, so the
public may know who are authorized
to drink, says the Spirit Of Jefferson,
which reminds us that such law
would be tough on Charlestowuians.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

We congratulate Governor Atkin-
son on the appointment of the Lieut..
Colonel Of the Second Regiment.
O'Brien Moore probably don't have
much military knowledge as yet, but
he will learn quickly, and he has
courage enough to tackle buzz saw.
We don't know how the Governor
came to make the appointment. but it
is a good one. OBrien Moore will
prove to be the Teddy Roosevelt OF
the West Virginia forces. -Fairmont
Index.
Nobody else knows how the Gov
ernor came to make the appointment,
but we do know that the Index will
be about the only paper in the State
to tender congratulations 'Brien
Moore, at the request of Senator Mills
of Texas, was recently appointed to a
position in the Army, but the Senate,
with the exception of his Texan spon-
sor, refused to confirm the nomina.
ton. Why Governor Atkinson should
appoint a citizen of Texas to posi-
ton in a West Virginia regiment is a
conundrum. AS a Republican, fol-
the Governor sake, we regret his
action. 1t was ill-advised, uncalled-
for and open to serious criticism.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-07-02

For Sale. Forty barrels of Berke-
lev county pure Sweet Apple Cider
and Vinegar. w. H. RoUARK. l.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-06-09
|EL LlN0UENT TAX LIST.
TATE OF ARKANSAS, I C0TyNTy OF MONROE. r

COUNTY OF MONROE.
 The land lots and parts of lots returned delinquent Monroe County for the years 1896 and lS97 together with k Taxes Penalty and Cost charged therein agreeable to law D contained and described in the following list, VI:
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-08
WASTED SYMPATHY.
Manager Greer on Weak Stomachs.

Greer, manager of the company that runs the river boat Ramona, is a good fellow and his heart is always bubbling over with sympathy for his fellow man when in distress. He was purser on the Ming Chow for n long time and q more popular officer never sailed into Alaska waters. The passengers on his boat never had occasion to find any fault with their treatment-in fact, you can lay your hands on Greer any time mildly of course--and not get hurt, Well, Greer was making a run down on the Ming Chow. and while crossing the entrance, that magnificent boat bobbed around considerable, and an occasional, indescriba ble lateral roll soon occasion ed some well developed cases of sea sickness One of the passengers, a tall well built man was standing by the side of the boat and he was not only vomiting, but seemed to be trying to throw his stomach out of the caverns of his inner body He labored so hard that it attracted the attention of Greer and at once agitated his fountain of sympathy, and going over to the sea sick man he kindly patted him on the shoulder and remarked My friend l guess you have a weak stomach As soon as the passenger could close his mouth, he turned toward Greer and said, Weak stomach?-Aint l throw ing it as far as any of them?'
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-08
They Loaded the Donkey.

The Athenian, one of the new Cana dian Pacific Railway boats was brought to the Pacific from Southampton. She was formerly runiug from English ports to those on the South African coast. She is q splendid boat. ill fact one of the few first-class passenger boats on the Alaska run. An English crew brought her to the Pacific and they are retained in her service. On her first trip up she loaded six donkeys at Vic toria. They were taken on board by the use of the gang plank. Words ut terly fail us in describing the scene. The sixth animal was led up to the gang plank. His ear on the port side was turned toward the stern while the starboard side ear was laid horizontally in the opposite direction. His eyes gave no indication of either mirth or sorrow, but he just gave one look at the gang plank and laid down. The En- glish sailors gathered around the pros trate form--they seemed to be para lysed. The first officer who was near by viewed the situation and gave a command that aroused the sailors and the donkey was lifted onto his feet and half dragged and half walked onto the gang plank and when half way across, the donkey laid down again. Again the sailors gathered around the donkey and he was carried on board in q very expeditions manner, but which probab- ly lacked some in gentleness. When safely oil board, the position of his ears WAS reversed. He was no end of trouble on the way up. He jumped over the feed box onto the deck once and it took six of the lads to lift him back, but strange as it may seem, during all this time, he never lost the innocent and bland look of his eyes.