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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-19
FARMER KILLS HIS WIFE. THREE
SONS AND HIMSELF

Minneapolis. Oct ls-A special 20 the
Times from Redwood Fsdls. alinn
says.
Frank L. BGoccck. q farmer residing
near tbs City killed hts wife and three
sons on his fam today. In ft OF in
sanity. Babeock loaded his sun ana
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15
Important Notice.
To the people of Martinsburg and Berk
eley county:

To the people of Martinsburg and Berk-
eley county:
IT'S with pleasure | come to you with
this, my second notice. My occupation
is giving to the people pure, wholesome
water to drink. In my last message in
this paper told you'll had my well Dor
ing machine in this neighborhood, and
if YOU wanted good water at a small cost
to give me your order. SO many of you
did so that found it necessary to bring
my second machine among you and with
two machines | have been pushing the
work almost night and day. | appreci-
ate the patronage you have given me.
1t has been more than | could expect,
but there are still Others who need wells
on their farms and at their residences
who have not heard of my good work
and very low prices. To these | come
and ask you to enquire about my work
and prices. Ask the following parties |
drilled for about me and my work. If
YOU meet them on the street talk with
Them about their wells. If not close,
drop them a card: G. w Buxton. O.
Nj. Thomas, Corban Tabler, Route No.
3: e. 5. Tabler, Route No. 3; Billy Me-
Donald, VIM. Myers, Route No. 8; Zeff
Williamson, Route No. 9; Martinsburg,
w. Va, j. ii. Lemaster, DIR. Dawson,
Bedingtop, w. Va, and others too nu-
merous to mention, All are highly
pleased with their wells. Just ask them
and see.
We have quite number or good men
contracted with now, and one machine
is at Mr.. Leidig's, on the Runkel farm
lust outside of town. / would be pleased
to have you call and see me. If not
convenient, write me card to 1876 Penn
sylvania avenue, Martinsburg, w. Va.
and will come to see you and give yor
price that will surprise you. Our ma
chinery is self-propelling and the fines
that modern times can produce A
beautiful line of the best pumps an6
piping on hand. also a carload of tht
best wind-towers made, prices of which
are rock bottom.
Remember on price for a slate stone
well, complete, is only $4,000, pump anC
all, and a good supply of water guaran
teed. Quotations on limestone wells a
low figure, on application. We leaC
in all prices and good work. With the
influence of the many good men | have
drilled for and an effort to do the best o
work hope to merit much more worl
in the county. Yours very truly,
Tibet G. III. GRUyER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

Ex-President Benjamin Harrison truly
and periodically says: at is too late TO
debate the question whether it were wiser
to carry out in the Philippines purely
naval campaign, or the question whether
destiny or our own choice involved us
there. We have assumed responsibilities
towards peaceable people there, toward
Spain and toward the world. We must
establish order as preliminary to the
consideration Of any questions as to the
ultimate destiny and disposition Of the
archipelago"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

and an aspirant for denomination to COM
denim my Democratic opinions. have
no wish to suppress what | did at Chr
cago and have subsequently done in that
regard. ! am perfectly content with my
course. / was present at the conventions
of 1876, 1854 1888 and 1892. and on
July 7, 1896, was correctly reported in
the New York Sun as saying that ! had
no candidate at Chicago, because the
platform presented bv the free silver and
Populistic elements would ruin any candi-
date. At meeting Of the New York
delegation ! remarked that Altgeld can
not compel me to yield to Popuiism. In
the New York Herald ! replied that the
contest has been over preposterous,
agrarian. ccntralizing, socialistic interpre-
tation Of the constitution. Ii has been
over an effort to tear down the old stand
ard 10 the interest Of a silver standard.
The vigor Of the onslaught was born Of
the depression and disasters Of the panic
Of 1892 and 1893, caused by legislation
enacted by the party Of Mckinley
"The platform Of 1896 came from the
hard lines which disappeared when the
peril Of Populism and silver monometal-
ism had passed. That powder cannot by
you be burned again in a Democratic Ma
.;ora1 Cor,,ertio,,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

are denouncing Prof. Trotter and the Re-
publican party, because the teacher APP
pointed by him to welcome the West Nir-
ginia teachers at the gathering at the
White Sulphur Springs was acolored man.
This will be gratifying news to the col
ored men here who are fools enough TO
vote the Democratic ticket and help elect
to Office the sons Of men who whipped
the backs Of their mothers and fathers
about s years ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15
An Open Confession Is Good for the
Soul.

We do not think Mr.. Bryan is as
strong as when he was a candidate in
1896. we feel that free silver has fewer
supporters. This being the case, it seems
to us most unwise to repeat under still
more unfavorable conditions campaign
in which the Democrats were whipped
out Of their boots three years ago. Shep-
herdstown Register, (Dem)
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

of daylight to walk out with his family,
to know that the evening sunset is for
him, as well as for the wealthy that he IS
after all, human being.
Some say, this is all bosh--that capital
cannot be dictated to, that less hours Of
work for the Iaboring man, cannot but
prove disastrous to bis employer, and
that the best thing to do is to let matters
Butitcan be accomplished and it will be.
if laboring people will but stand together
and appeal to the intelligence and justice
Of the Nation. The ballot can do won
ders in this country, and even the wealthy
man, with his contempt for organized la
Dor, can be made to treat his workmen
justly In r84o the working hours Of an
operative in the Lowell, Mass, mills, were
fourteen. The bells rang these laborers
in and out of the mills: called them to
arise in the morning and take their break
fasts by candle-light, save in the very
longest days; rang them to take their sup
per at 1870 in the evening by such light as
might be at that hour. An intemission
of thirty minutes only was allowed for
dinner. Houses were built for them, and
they were required to be in them at 81
o'clock,p. m, or to show cause,if out later
Their rule was "the cheaper a man can
live, the cheaper he can work. Ben
Butler, just starting out in life, located
n Lowell, saw the effects of such
avs, in the hollow eyes and cheeks of
these operatives. He ascertained that
few Of them could work under such re-
srctions for five years and retain their
health. He saw that such restrictions
deteriorated the physical strength of the
whole population Then he commenced
a crusade to make ten hours days work.
He was threatened, abused, cursed and
sighted. He stood as firm as a rock.
The operatives were threatened with dis
missal if they voted for the ticket which
favored the new law. Placards were
posted to that effect Butler called a pub
lie meeting and gave notice that he would
prosecute the mill owners for intimidating
their employees, if these cards were not
removed and written pledge made and
signed by the proprietors, agreeing not to
discharge their men, as threatened. But
Ter won. The number of working hours
were reduced to eleven. The mills pros
pered, and the laboring people had less
of toll and deprivation.
The intelligent sentiment Of the land is
against long hours of labor, and demands
that the laboring man everywhere shall
be paid proper, living wages. Let the
voter see that men are elected who will
not bow at the shrine of Mammon, but |
deal fairly and justly with the deserving
poor man, and enact such laws as shall
bring comfort and peace into his home,
and enable him to study and reflect, and
20 recognize himself TO be an honest man
-'the noblest work of God
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

Trusts, trusts, everywhere SO say
our Democratic brethren. Won't the
Shepherdstown Register tell us about a
certain combination to keep utother doc
tors, at Shepherdstown' We have been
informed that there was such trust
there. OF course, we can rely upon Hon.
II. c. Getzendanner, who laughs great
deal about it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

And now our eloquent friend, Daniel
Webster Shaffer, is candidate for Con-
gress. He is hustler and we wish him
success in getting the nomination. But
is McGraw to be so soon shelved2
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

Ex-Governor Hogg, of Texas, told
Tammany 10 get in line for BRYAN and
free silver at the Fourth Of July celebra-
ton in New York. This hog should be
put back in his pen, and not allowed to
annoy the good citizens of the Empire
State. His grunt was disgusting to all
present It's fine case of root Hogg,
or die, /"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

The spring reports Of the National
Banks show that they had more money
lent out in April than for eleven months
before, by S3o6,ooo,ooo This shows
how much better is the active demand for
business loans, and how the country is
prosper ng, under Republican admins
fration.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

All the loving links that bind us.
While the days are going by;
One by ne we leave behind us,
While the days are going by;
But the seeds of good we sow,
Both in shade and shine will grow,
And will keep our hearts aglow.
While the days are going by.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

The Dingley act yielded 100000. 900
revenue during the fiscal year. closing
July /, 1899, or S3o,oooooo more than
the Wilson German monstrosity. The
Democrats predicted it would be a failure.
As usual, Democracy was wrong.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

The party responsible for the trusts and
the Philippine war is liable to hear some
thing drop next year.-Shepherdstown
Register.
The above is the shortest and best de-
scription ever given of the Democratic
party. No doubt it will hear something
drop next year. 1t will be an avalanche
OF ballots, dropping from the fingers Of
Patriotic voters, and will bury the Demo.
cratic party 50 eyerlastingly out Of sight,
that the world will wonder if such party
ever existed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

Women are the opposite Of clocks:
the clocks serve to remind us Of the
hours, the women to make us forget
them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15
AUCTI0NEERING.

Having procured license for auction
eering, / respectfully solicit a share of
the public patronage in that line. will
cry sales on per centage or lump the
job. My charges shall be reasonable
and satisfaction guaranteed.
E. r. HENSON,
July /, 1899. uyr.) Bunker Hill, WA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

A Democrat in Upshur county as a
witness, swore and testified in open court
last week, that times have improved.
That man is scholar and a gentleman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

Sir Richard Webster made a - days
speech before the commission to settle
the boundary dispute between English
Guinea and Venezuela. That is nothing
Little willie bryan has been making a
speech in this country, for two years, and
means to talk the people to death. if he
can, unless some courageous physician
will examine him and decide he is a fit
subject for a lunatic asylum.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

Which is the more close-mouthed, an
oyster, or the editor Of the Democrat on
the corporation bond bil3
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

Roosevelt. New York's patriotic soldier
Governor, was making speech last week
at Joliet, Ill. A man yelled
"We don't want the Philippines"
Quick as flash the Governor replied
"You don't want the flag to go back
before an armed force, do you?"
The crowd yelled itself hoarse, in APP
proval of this sentiment. Roosevelt is a
bad man to fool with, and traitor
stands no show with him. TEDDY" and
the flag go together.
.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

The old soldier is a power in this land.
He saved the Nation from destruction and
ruin. He must not be ruthlessly brushed
aside or neglected. There is nothing too
good for him, and in the distribution of
offices, he should be given the preference.
whilst he lives, let us honor, respect and
reward him, and when he dies, let Us
adorn his grave with beautiful flowers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

Perry Belmont hangs Grape on little
willie bryan's front door knob. See his
article in another column.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

Keep an eye on Teddy" Roosevelt for
1904. What a splendid President he
would make.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

greatest shelf enptyinQ
in the stores history.
Larger surplus lines and odd
lots.
Choice goods the kind sacri-
feed.
Sixty-four departments tax
ing part.
Prices in each and all so far
out OF all proportion to worth as
makes this the event of the sea-
son.
Thorough, absolute shelf
emptying of every bit of sum-
mer merchandise Silks, Wash
Goods, Dress Goods, to Suits
Skirts and Shirt Waists.
Being done with earnestness
and prices that will astonish
you.
Worth your writing or coming
TO see about without delay, else
you'll miss the most wonderful
throwing away of choice Dry
Goods IN all experience.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15
rrE NAgTInsBuRe FEzALD
A REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER
Published eye,y SATURDAY at $500 PEI
year, in ad0anCe, at
HARRISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA

u. S. G. PrrzER, Editor.
w. f HoFFHEINs & Co., Publishers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-15

The Democrats throughout the State
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
SWITCH ENGINE CAPRICE
Broken flarees Caused It to Smash Into a
BAGGAGE Room.
ONE MAN WAS KILLED AND TWO INJURED
The Dead Mans Head Was SO Badly
Crushed That Identification Is
Not Possible.

Ell Paso. Texas, December ga South
ern Pacific switch engine jumped the track
while passing Just south OF the passenger
depot this afternoon and plunged head
long into the baggage room, utterly de-
molishing It, Dozens of persons were
standing in the immediate vicinity; one
man was instantly killed and two in
jured The dead man has not been iden-
titled. His dead was crushed by the heavy
timbers so that he could not be recog-
nized. but he wore the clothing of la
borer.
Switchman B. d. Clifford was standing
on the running board. He was injured
about the back and legs.
James Cooney of Marshaltown, Iowa,
was caught by the falling timbers and
sustained injuries to both hips.
Defective fanges was the cause of the
accident. The switch engine has jumped
the track several times recently.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
CAIN CASE HAS GONE TO JURY
VERDICT THEREIN IS NOT EXPECT
ED UNTIL TODAY.
yIovcm emit IL on Foot 60 Have "santn
Clans" visit the Home of widows
and Orphans.

Palestine Texas. December 22.-The case
of Ed Cain went to the jury at o'clock
this afternoon. The court charge to the
jury was clear and explicit.
When the Jury retired Judge Russell
filed several bills Of exception to Judge
Lipsoombs charge on the part OF the de-
PENDANT. The defendant will ask for new
trial should the verdict go against him
and the above exceptions are fled to that
end
The closing speeches by Judge Russell
Of Dallas for the defense and that of State
Counsel Morris were powerful and full Of
pathos.
Court adjourned at 8 O'Clock, Judge
Lipscomb instructing the sheriff to send
for him and counsel If verdict Is reached
by o'clock tonight. The general i'm
preston is that the jury will not be able
to agree on verdict until tomorrow.
One year ago James HUMPHREYS had his
sons. John and George bring their fam
lilies to his home. On Christmas night his
children and grandchildren gathered about
his knees and all were merry. The citl-
zens of Palestine with generous hearts
will do all in their power to keep the
grieving widows and thirteen orphans from
looking back to that awful night when
their loved ones were snatched from them
A movement is on foot to have Santa
Claus visit the cottage where the families
are stopping, gladdening the hearts of the
little ones that the mothers may take
heart realizing that they are in the midst
of those proclaiming peace on earth and
good will toward ALL" Secretary BRENT
of the Young Mems Christian Association
and District Clerk Scarborough deserve
mention for their unceasng efforts to re-
lieve the wants and needs of witnesses.
Men from Eastland. Navarro. Kaufman
counties have been able to return home to
their families through their kindness.
1t is believed the other defendants will
announce for trial next Wednesday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23

La Grange Texas, December % w A..
Caldwell left today for Houston. There
he will join the employees of the firm OF
II. Allgeyer & Co for bear hunt. The
party VIII proceed TO Galveston and go
by schooner to the mouth OF the Trinity
river While large game will be espe-
oally sought, the party intends to bag
everything In sight and great sport Is
anticipated
Miss Lou Holman, who is attending Oak
Clih seminary at Dallas arrived home
this afternoon and will spend the holidays
with her parents She is accompanied by
her friend Miss Bethel.
7. A. Moore OF Elgin, the popular cot
ton buyer, will spend the holidays here.
Lieutenant Walker OF the Ninth United
States cavalry. stationed at Fort pn-
chesne, Utah, was In the city today, He
left for schulenburg this afternoon. where
he Is visiting his parents.
Mrs. J. T. Hopkins left yesterday for
waelder. where she viii visit relatives
aud friends.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
WEDDINGS AT CAMERON.
Number of Young People Have EN-
barkcd on MatrimOny.

Number of Young People Have EN-
barIxcd on Mntrimony.
Cameron, Texas, December 22.-There
has been continuous rain for the last
three days and nights in Cameron, with a
cold northeast wind and all small streams
are full. All trains are late from one to
five hours and the roads are impossible
for wagons,
Christmas goods are in abundance and
the holiday flags are out
Marriages, however, are not checked
by the rainy weather. Last Wednesday
Mr.. John w. Joynes. one of Cameron's
prominent cotton buyers quietly took the
train and went over to Rockdale and
claimed Miss Esther Witcher of that city
as his bride.
Yesterday evening at the residence of
the brides brother law, j. p. Collier,
county clerk, Hon. Sam G. Little of Cam
eron was married to Miss Minnie Randle
of Rockdale Rev. C. G. Weaver. pastor of
the Presbyterian church of this city, Of
ficiating. Hon. Sam G. Little was raised
in Milan county and is one of Cameron's
prominent young lawyers and Is mem
Der of the present legislature, represent
ing, as fioater. the counties of Milan,
Falls and Williamson Miss Minnie is
the daughter of Mr. John T. Randle of
Rockdale.
Yesterday evening at the residence Of
the bride in this city, Miss Ella Robinson
was married to DR.. E. S. Ferguson, both
of Cameron. DR.. Ferguson was born in
Canada, but is late OF Houston. He To-
Gated In Cameron about two-and- a-half
years ago and is in the front rank among
the best physicians of Texas They will
reside in Cameron
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Miss Pearl Green of Cameron to Mr..
Geo. G. Clement of Rockdale, to occur at
high noon on next Wednesday. Mr.. Glenn
emit is popular lawyer of Rockdale. but,
like all the others herein mentioned, Will
reside in Cameron.
There is not residence, house or cot
tage in Cameron to rent now, and from
the present outlook the unfortunate cir
cumstances are liable to continue.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
TRINITY TOPICS.
Holiday Entertainment Has BeCn
indefinitely Postponed.

indefinitely Postponed.
Trinity, Texas, December 22.-Dr. Frank
l.. Barnes has been summoned TO Bryan
to see the young son of Mr.. r. MacDon-
aid who Is very sick with pneumonia
there.
The last few days Of continued rain has
kept the ladies and children indoors and
Christmas shopping has been retarded.
The school concert under the efficient
management OF Prof. ]. W. Hoke, Mrs.
Lillian Hoke, Miss Mamie Rhodes. Mrs.
John B. Peyton and Mrs. r. Il. Erwin,
which promised to be one of the chief
entertainments of the holidays, has been
indefinitely postponed owing to the in
clement weather.
Quite number Of visitors are already
here to spend the holidays with relatives.
Among the number may be mention$
Mrs. Johnston and grandson, l.. A. john
ston, of Sherman; Earl Shultz and Owen
Clegg from the Agricultural and Mechani-
cal college, Bryan; Miss Lila Barnes oil
the North Texas Female college, sher-
man. and Miss Barker of Huntsville.
Mrs. J. H. Presley and children left this
morning for Kirbyville to spend Christ
mas. Mrs. ]. H. Mclaughlin and children
have gone to Houston. where they VIII re-
main until after the holidays,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23

The ARRAY ut Somcrville.

Navasota, Texas, December 22--Particu.
lars are yet lacking bearing on the dit.
hculty at somerville yesterday, in which
George Woodall shot Tom Reid. The mer
were at outs and had been for some days
a quarrel brought on more bad blood and
Reid started behind the bar after Wood
all, the latter warning him not to do so
Reid advanced and received bullet jus
above the heart another on the side ant
one in the right arm. from the effects OF
which his chances OF recovery Is stated
by DR.. Tom Bowen 10 be very slim; but
at last accounts he was still alive.
Reid was armed at the time OF the shoot
ing but did not get his long barrelled
weapon from his pocket before being GU
down.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
TWO DEATH SENTENCES.
Henderson Pierson Pleaded Guilty
to Murder.

Henderson PiersOn Pleaded Ouiity
to Murder.
GAINESVILLE, Texas. December 2l.--For
about the fourth time In the history oil
the county there VIII be legal hanging,
unless the higher courts or the govern
or's pardoning power intervene and In
terfere with verdict of jury In the dis
trict court yesterday. or. rather, two YER
diets. for one case In point presents an
anomaly in this respect,
Henderson Pierson, colored man.
pleaded guilty to the charge OF the MUIR
der of his wife and mother-in- law In TINS
county August 20, 1893. According TO tho
evidence, the deed was not only atroeious
but cold FLOODED and premeditated. Tne
women were On their way to the house OF
a sick neighbor on a quiet Sunday morn
ing when they were overtaken by Hen
derson. shotgun In hand, and he ordered
them to go back home. This they refused
TO do, when he shot his mother-in-Iaw
through the head, kiIliAA her instantly.
and as his wife turned 10 run hred load
into her back. resulting in instant death
He was captured shortly afterward by
people of his own color. without resist
ance, and turned over to the officers and
has been in Jail here since.
The double tragedy took place on the
upper farm OF 8. II, Watson, on Red river
In this county.
When the case was called yesterday
evening Henderson. by the advice OF hts
counsel, pleaded guilty. thus hoping to
save his neck. but the Jury assessed the
death penalty, and the same plea being
made In the second case, the same penalty
was given.