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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28
coIumDia's Destiny.
CASPER s. YosT

CASPER S.7t VI, \.
sTis God who leads Us on. Our destiny
He holds within the hollow IF his hand.
And all the armies, al the fleets Of
earth
Can nothing DO to check our forward
course.
But he achieves bis end. Upon the rocks
|. OF stern New England's coast be sowed
the seed
Of Liberty, 800 years ago.
He warmed ii with his breath. with bur
man tears
He watered It, and from the sterile soil
Brought forth a tree whose fruit, when
ripe, should be
For all the people Of our mundane sphere.
This western continent be held till time
Should make it ready for his plan divine
Then peopled 1t with men Of Drawn and
brain
Who loved his laws. but hated tyranny
OF such he made nation; gave II wealth
And power; gave it the first rich fruits
From freedoms ever blooming tree, and
fitted il
In every way its missions to fulfil,
We are that nation: ours the grateful task
TO lead the world to liberty and him.
And shall we draw back now Shall we
sit down
And rest content with what we have. and
hoard
Our blessings as the miser boards his
gold?
If he has spread our land from coast to
coast
And placed our flag upon the verdant isles
OF India and the Orient, shall we decline
The burdens which his leadership entals2
No, no. 1--WE could not, even if we would.
The hand that led us TO our present place,
Will not relax its grasp till we have reached
The glorious goal he fixed for US, in some
Dim cycle Of the boundless past.
Yes, God still leads us on. From Ply
mouth Rock
To Philippines, the grand triumphal march
OF human liberty has never paused.
And through the mist OF coming years |
see
TIL emancipated hosts press on and up
To those broad heights where all mankind
Shall stand before the maker, free,
And in the shadow of the stars and stripes
Find peace and happiness forevermore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

The people of indianapolis in spirit
of contemptuous disregard of Hanna's
wishes have elected the Democratic ticket
by substantial majority. There must
be an awful lot of traitors running at large
out there Berkeley Springs News. Gold
Dem)
Brother Nat, the above is bad refer
ence. Two years ago Hon. Tom Tag
CART, the present Democratic mayor of In
danapolis was elected by something over
1000 majority. Last week he was re-
elected by less than 800 and a contest has
been instituted against him by his Re
publican opponent, on the ground of
fraud. There were, no doubt, a great
many traitors on hand to keep up the
Democratic fraudulent methods. If the
vote in Indianapolis indicates anything, it
indicates that the people will not support
the party Aguinaldo prays for, and that
Indiana will simply paralyze the party
that would haul down the flag, A gain
of almost 1000 votes in favor of the flag,
in two years, shows the country is safe
and McKinley's reelection certain. Han
mas wishes almost triumphed. Mark is
sly old coon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

The movement to have Mckinley and
Hanna and Elkins ct al go out and do
some of the fighting IN the war they are
so anxious TO have carried on IS not meet
ing with much success.-ParkersDurg
Sentinel.
Who started any such movement {
How long has it been going orr The
country has never heard anything. about
it bsfore, and we would suggest that its
insane author apply for quarters at Wes-
ton. Who ever heard Of President re-
signing his office to fight for the country 7
The people did not elect him for any such
purpose. Mckinley fought tor his coun-
try when she needed his services, and has
an honorable war record. Elkins also
was in the army. Hanna is doing the
country good service by helping to pull
verize the Democratic party here at home,
so that Agunaldo will cease praying for
its success. The Sentinel man is no doubt
brave fighter but the only thing he
ever whipped was the office cat, and she
only had one eye.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Sir Thomas should have known better
This is "a bad year to tackle anything
American. American boys are upholding
the flag in the Orient. American sailors
are cocks o the walk on the ocean. Amer
lean methods are sending American man.
ufactures into every port Of the world, and
American skill has won the international
yacht race. Your uncle Samuel is some,
and don't you forget it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28
.If the Cap Fits, Wear 1t. .

If you are suffering from the conse-
auences of impure blood-have boils, PIN
pies or scrofula sores: if your food does
not digest or you suffer from catarrh OF
rheumatism. you are the one who should
take Hoods Sarsaparilla. II will fit your
case exactly. make your blood pure and
cure salt rheum, scrofula. rheumatism
dyspepsia, catarrh, and give you perfect
health
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Senator Hoar stands on the Republican
platform This makes the Democratic
party put on It's spectacles to see if this is
the same angelic man who, few months
ago, was opposing Mckinley. Uncle
George F. must have secured his second
S ght."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28
PRODUCE.
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruisers, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chopped Hands,
Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup-
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pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by L.
g. Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

The State Board of Health will meet
at Parkersburg, November 7, 1899 APP
plicants for the practice Of medicine will
then be examined.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28
Estray.

Strayed from my premises about two
months ago. a Jersey heifer. 1-2 years
old, light red. short horns, slit and one
half crop off right ear. Address informa-
ton to JOHN A. RIDNoUR,
1O-21-tf Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Among the best weekly exchanges we
receive is the Herald, published by y. S.
G. Pitzer, of Martinsburg. Pitzer viii
probably be the candidate for Congress
from the Second District.-The Hinton
Leader.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28
GPE NngTInsBuqq PEzALD

said, "The Past is dead,
will bury it deep and Still
With tablet over its head
of the dead one may speak no Ill.
I dug deep down in the loan,
Esealed up the grave with prayer;
But the Past was the first one home,
And waited to greet me there.
Columbia Literary Monthly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Willie Junebug Bryanin recent speech
compared himself with Lincoln Shades
of the departed great there's monument
tai gall for youl
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Sampson at Morgantown, as usual, did
unnecessary talking. He is cold-blood-
ed. cold-hearted aristocrat. Schley is a
noble, generous sailor and deserves the
nation S praise. He gave honor to all
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

100000 viii be our population in
1900. We are growing, boys, growing,
America forever,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Seventy of the most influential news
papers of Colorado are now outspokcn for
the gold standard. The people are tired
OF the free silver fad.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Hurrah for the red, white and blue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

81 regard the nomination Of Mr.. Bryan
as absolutely certain, but his defeat is
just as inevitable. He can't get the pros
porous citizens of the West excited over
as dead an issue as free silver is, nor can
he gain any capital by his stand on the
Philippine question: though it is rather
difficult to learn just where he does stand
on that subject. At all events, he won't
be able to carry the electoral vote of his
own State next year, and outside of the
South the voters will record themselves
overwhelmingly for his republican cppo-
nent. Senator Hayward, of Nebraska.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

81 feel like congratulating you upon the
general prosperous condition of the coun-
try. Your government is doing well.
There are no deficits in the Treasury.
There is good sound balance of more
then S256, 100000 in geld in the Treasury
belonging to the government, and ne are
collecting a million six hundred thousand
dollars every working day. Last year,
when Congress voted that we should go
to war, we borrowed 100000, 900. We
offered the bonds of the government to
the people, and there were fourteen hun
bred million dollars subscribed, when
there were only 5000, 900 needed. Not
only, my fellow citizens, is the business OF
the government prosperous, but the en-
terprises of the people are also prosperous
Fear has given place to confidence. Con-
sternation and despair have given place &c
faith and courage. and the voice of ca
lamity is no longer heard in the land. The
orator of distress and discomfort is out o.
a job Mckinley speech, at Madison
South Dakota.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

"As an economist Colonel Bryan IS z
prestidigitator. While leeturing on Tree
trade he denounced and bemoaned nigh
prices and lauded low prices, But whne
featuring for free silver he damns low
prices as the bane Of prosperity and
praises high prices as the sole tonic and
test Of prosperity.
"As a self-adjusting, reversible, vote
catching economist, Colonel Bryan IS
without a peer. He wanted free trade Pc
cause il would make prices lower. lie
wanted free silver because It viii make
them higher: but he wants Office more
than he wants anything else; not to pc
stow good upon the country, bur 70 be-
stow money upon himself. -. Sterling
Morton, Ex-Democratic Secretary Of
Agriculture.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Columbia, the Gem Of the ocean.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

"White wings. spead out your pinions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28


When Billiam Bryan, the boy orator OF
the Platte dust or get busted, spoke IN
Covington, KY, last Wednesday, ex-Gov-
ernor Brown. DEM now running on the
independent ticket, asked him question.
He recalled the conspiracy between the
Democratic candidate for Governor, Goe-
bel, and Congressman Stone, whereby
200 delegates, who had not been elected,
were seated, and inquired if convention
could be thus run by armed violence, why
he advocated free government for the
Filipinos, and denied it to the people OF
Kentucky Bryan, as usual, .evaded the
question, and said Democratic success
was paramount to the action OF any con-
vention. A nice youngster, indeed, to as
pire TO the Presidency of the United
Statesl AS Hon. !. Sterling Morton says:
"He wants office more than anything else,
to bestow money on himself" Billiam is
fine young man, but he will never ex-
pand enough to occupy the White House
Mansion. He would be terrible mistt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Forty years ago last Tuesday, John
Brown made his murderous, reasonable
and fanatical raid az Harpers Ferry
Charleston Gazette.
Which soirritated the Gazette beloved
party that for this and other reasons II I'M
aqined sufficient, It undertook g tai clear
out Of the country;but instead q succeed
hight got 50 beautifully spanked i has
been d cripple ever since. Petersburg
State Journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Judge. Jackson is sometimes erratic,
gruff and severe, but better judge, a
warmer-hearted man, more loving father
and husband, never sat on the bench OF
this nation. We sometimes think his abb
rupt manner results from knowledge OF
the weakness Of his nature TO side with
the poor and afflicted. He seeks to guard
against himself. He IS a remarkable man,
and honors the profession to which he
belongs. Long may he live and prosper
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Mckinley, the patriot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28
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75c.
for new dollar goods.
All wool Black storm
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So inches--over a yard and
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Can't be equaled in the
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Isn't this the Kind of OPP
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black suit or skirt ?
A great store for Black goods.
Right kinds priced right.
Special lot all pure linen nap
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SI.5o dozen
right from the best linen
looms of Ireland.
People say this is an unrival-
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We import extensively.
Get them for less-to sell for
less.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

The anti-imperalistic conference at CHI
cago, last Wednesday, was the scene Of a
sensation. Whilst one of the speakers
was praising Aguinaldo and branding
Mckinley as a coward, a stylishly-dressed
woman arose in the audience, and, ex-
tending her hand toward the American
flag which hung suspended over the
speaker, Exclaimed Take down tha
flag; don't disgrace it any longer. Shit
was led out of the building, sobbing. Sh'
was thessister OF one soldier, daughter o
another, and wife Of another all of then
now fighting in the Philippines.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Mr.. ]. w. Kettering, democrat, at In
wood, told US recently that he never saw
business SO good, and that the c. V.R.R.
could not furnish sufficient cars to supply
customers. That's the same old story
from. all over the Prosperity
Good Business Over-rushed factories
Orders behind time Night work Every
thing booming Mckinley and the Re
publican party can always be depended
on to make the country prosperous
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-11-25

cash. Miss L. Winston, the queen OF
eloquc sionIsts. recited some OF her
most interesting selections, which held
the audience spell-bound for 10 min
utes.
Rev. A. d. Chandler delivered .
most interesting address; subject,
How and what shall we do 20 save
our young people," Is was supported
by William @. Wilson, president OF the
B. Y. p. u. of the Union Bapt. Church
The Jewel Court gave . grand COLA
tion last Thursday evening and invited
the Knights. The boys turned out in
full and had . grand time. INTEREST
ing speeches were made by the differ
emit members of the Knights and alao
the Courts. After which Mrs. Lucy
Brown. the Grand Worthy Counsellor
addressed the audience and Also re-
turned thanks TO the Sir Knights for
being present.
Mrs. Jamie Go6s, OF Windsor Street
who has been very i'll for the last three
weeks is improving very rapidly.
| The B 7. 2. u will hold their con.
quest meeting next Sunday evening 81
8 80 o'clock. ALI Christians and friends
are invited to attend. The American
Baptist Missionary Union, alternstt
topics. our returns for the Lords ben
fiss-Ps. 116: ID 10. 8. A. Thanksgiv
ing meeting. MIR. John Lee, Pres.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-11-25

THEY STOOD UPON THE sCAFFoLD.
duty to God and country rises above
every other motive. / cannot be a
traitor"
To the credit of the woman he loved
be 1t said that she ceased to urge him,
and soon passed from his presence with
aye undimmed, after assuring him of
her increased admiration for him in
view of his evident devotion TO his duty.
The day of execution was not long de-
layed. To the young captain was as
signed the sad duty of pulling the lever
which was to send the soul of his new
found friend into eternity. Together
they stood upon the fatal scaffold
Once again the captain, with voice
tremulous with emotion urged Davis
to give the desired information and
save his life. The doomed man hung
his head a moment and his lips were
seen to move in silent prayer. Then
raising his head, he firmly answered:
/ IF 1 had a thousand lives I would
! lose them all here before would be
tray my friends or the confidence of ny
informer."
Stout hearts were moved by the hero
ism of the man, and tears stole un
hidden into eyes OF strong men. Re
luctantly the lever was sprung, and tn
brave soul Of Sam Davis went to NEE
! his God.-New Voice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-11-25
BRAVE CONFEDERATE SPY.
ne was silent On the scaROld ThouGh
Confession Would Have
Saved Hkn-

One of the purest and bravest men /
knew, says Rev. C. (. w. Dobbs, dur
ing the war for the union. was Sam
Davis, q famous confederate scout, who
met his death on the scafold at Pulaski,
Tenn, in the summer of 1864. His men,
DRY is cherished in middle Tennessee rs
that of a martyr patriot. Davis was
one of the most reliable and daring
scouts In the southern ranks, and to
him were committed some of the most
dangerous missions within the federal
lines. In executing one of these pc
cuHarly hazardous expeditions he was
captured and thrown into a military
prison. Some nominating papers
were found upon him-papers the au-
thor of which was quite important TO
ascertain. He was summarily tried by
court-martial and sentenced to die upon
the scaffold.
Davis was placed in charge OF a
young captain of about the same age
as his prisoner. Between the two there
developed q congeniality which rapid
ly ripened into mutual esteem and
friendship. The young captain was au-
| thorized to offer life and freedom to
Davis IL he would reveal the source of
the information contained in the In
eliminating papers
ct cannot be false to my comrades OF
to friends Of our cause within the union
lines" was his UNMARRIED and decided an
swer."
i Again and again was he importuneC
to save his life by divulging the names
Of his confederates. To all such I'm
portunity he heroicaHy turned q dea.
car, declaring his determination TO di'
with the secret buried In his bosom
Perhaps the sevcrest test of his cour
age was when his afianced, lovel.
young woman Of northern Alabama
found her way through the union line
and was accorded an interview wit
her condemned lover. They were pei
United private interview. Even 70 tn
loved one he positively refused to yiel
, the coveted information. She pleaded
ri 'Sam, II you love me and your des
: old mother weeping for you at hom'
beg you to save your hfe-"
''I do love you. jamie, and my hear
Is breaking almost as think of moH
: er, but" bis voice quivered and u
: terance almost failed him, but he quicl
|. 1y recovered his composure and frml
finished his sentence: ''There are occi
q Hions and circumstances when one
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-11-25
Chtnene yintttnr Cara..

The Chinese carte-de-visite, is great
curiosity, consisting of a large sheet
Of bright scarlet paper and bearing the
name of the owner in very large let
ters, the larger the better. The paper
Is folded ten times and the name is
written on the right-hand lower cor
ner, prefixed thus: "Your unworthy
friend, who bows his head and pays
his respects" "Your very stupid broth
err" or something to that effect. In
place of Yours truly" ''Your stupid
is written on the Chinese card. The re-
turn Of these cards to the visitor is con.
sidered etiquette. They are too costly
for general distribution So it is neces-
sary that each card should do duty sew.
eral times.-Chica2o Chronicle. -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-11-25
SATURDAY, NOV, 25, 1899
FROM PORTSMOUTH.
PORTSMOUTH,, Va, Nov. 81. 1899.

PORTSMOUTH, Va, Nov. 81, 1899.
Mr.. John r Rufln of Glasgow ST.,
il out after q severe attack OF Malaria.
Mr. John A. Rocks, Chief or the True /
Reforuers Glass E, presented Mrs.
Cary, widow of Mr.. Albert Gary $4OO
on Tuesday night. Nov. 14th.
Mrs. Martha Easton, OF Nj. Hermon.
is confined to her room with the La
Grippe.
ners Point. were surprised Thursday
evening. Nov 18th. with fine son.
Mrs Edith Martin Of Glasgow st.,
Left for Brooklyn, N. Y, Friday, Nov.
18th, to visit her husband.
One Of the most beautiful weddings
of the SEASON was solemnize0 1T the
Emanuel A. n. e. Church Wednesday
night. Nov. 18th. Miss Florida Vivian,
the charming daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
CHARLES Langley, became the vile OF
Mr.. Joseph w. Holly. Miss Catheline
Pierce the maid OF honor was dressed
in a handsome white silk carrying
beautiful bouquet OF white roses. Mr..
w. "a. Jennings acted as best man.
The bride maids we're dressed in white
silk carrying bouquets of pink TO ses.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
A L. Gaines.
Rev. Smith from the mountains. the
Magic Lantern Exhibitor filed the pull
pit Sunday morning ss Ebsnezer Bep-
fist ct IL A. M.
Mrs. L. V. Honesty OF Columbia St..
extenSed died Sunday night, Nov. 18th
Her funeral took place Tuesday even
ing, Nov: 81, from the County street
Chapel. She leave two sons, one daugh
ter and . mother to mourn their loss.
Prof. J. II. Blackwell, Of Richmond
auent Saturday Ia this city.
Mr.. W. 81. Bailey, OF Lynchburg, i
in the city.
Mr. e. i. Holmes, Manager OF TIT
Richmond Beneficial Insurance Com
pany, paid Mrs Edith Perkins or Grsel
St.. $35 for death policy Of her husband
VIM. Perkins.
Mrs J. r. Baker OF EnnRham stree
will produce the ''Old Maids Oonven
ton" on the 18th of Dec. at Zien Bar
fist Church for the benefit OF the sal
church. It is whispered around tbs
Mr.. Geo. A. and Horace Melvin and
II. Jennings will take the principi
characters,
Mrs. Mary Cherry Of Columbia st
died Oh the 18th inst, OF the contag
Rev. John w. Kirby Of Richmond
irrthe city the guest OF Rev. j.
The Library Club members hAv
moved to their new club rooms ovI
Brass Palace Drug store.
The rssiden 20 OF Mrs. Estelle Bale
WAS a scene of charming entertain
ment Friday night-A Contribute
Party. The following parties attend
ed: Misses Rosa Bass, Kate Elliot
Clara Bailey, Sylvia Bolden, Fam
Page and Mary F. White; Messrs- l.
Hunt, Nathaniel Joyner, w. II Je
ming, E. S. Hol nes, Cornelius Tatur
Mrs. "a. e. Gary, Skidmcre Alexsnd'
Davis and Mr.. and Mrs. John Watkin
A grand rally WAS at the Bird Baptl
Church on Sunday Rev. DR.. Ohisnoi
preached at Nd. Rev. j. ID. VIM
of Edenton, N. O., preached at P.
The amount collected was $50 20.
b. L. +.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-11-25

Mr. Sliptongue-I have not mat your
wife. is she here this evening?
Mr.. Hansome-Yes, but Just at this
moment she is engaged-over there at
the piano.
Mr.. Slptongue with affected en-
thusiasm)-Ah, see. She is that god
dess-like beauty who is playing an &C
compartment for the mountain Of flesh
who is singing.
Mr.. Hansome (stlhHy)--My wife does
not play. She sings.-N. Y. Weekly.