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The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08
CONGR ESStONAI..
LESLIE OREAE.
SENATORIAL.
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

stephens won Is a very forcible aud dt.
rect characterization Of the proceedings Of the
Kansas City convention, as reported by sev.
eral metropolitan papers. The committees
were the governors, a. were the doings Of the
convention. Though o. official head Of the
state machine. Stephens was not in the fore.
front. the victory was his, accomplished by
his trusted lieutenants. through the aid Of q
systematic and carefully organized machine.
Naturally there were q few compromises and
the slate was broken in q few instances. but
the Stone faction have little to crow over.
Stephens most effective hacker was 10 other
than Vim. H. Phelps, the lobbyist, but his
close relationship and hand to hand work with
this representative Of the corporations, was
not calculated to do him injury with the del.
egates who could only have turned to the
politician who likewise sucked eggs but hid
the shells" Between two fires. this latter
alternative presented no inducements over the
former. As q result. the convention did o.
its predecessors have done. 1t endorsed the
administration Of Stephens, it's iucompetency
and negligence to its trust. II threw down
the popular choice Of the party in Frank l..
Pitts, selected A. o. Allen. Seibert's secretary.
who in succeeding him. is to appoint Seibert's
daughter his chief clerk. 1t named Seibert
who has held a state Office beyond the memory
Of most Missourians, as state chairman.
thereby giving him a position Of influence.
thro ugh which he may command further fa-
vOrs Of his party. Contrary to the wishes Of
Stone, it stamped its faith in the lost cause of
Is l.. But the real fight is to come at jeff.
erson City. Phelps openly demands the honor,
which he covertly sought prior to the publ.
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The party which IL responsible for the pres.
ent. Is beginning to realize It's negligence aud
failure Of the past. The platform Of the Kan.
sas City convention. In the light Of what the
party has done, pledges itself to some very
radical transformations. changes which are
impossible. under It's preseu, leaders. and in.
consistent with the influences that dictate its
action.
After d~evoting very liberal space to national
politics. the platform delves into state issues
by Endorsing Stephens, a proposition upon
which the Republicans should cheeriully and
with confidence take issue II Missouri De.
mocracy is pregnable. it must Ike upon the
record Of the present governor. To maintain
that his Off :ial acts have promoted the wei.
fare Of the state. and to establish his miserable
administration ~ an example Of government
by the Democratic party. In seemingly party
suicide, deserving the rehuke Of the citizens
Of Missouri. e
The platform calls attention to the diminu.
ton Of the state debt as though due to Demo.
cratic economy. and not to the taxes Of the
people. as called for and applied by law. The
colossal extravaganza Of our last legislature In
its army Of clerks. the paid r~etainers Of the
machine. is sighted in the citation Of In.
stances Of Democratic economy.
The strike problem DOW running the bust.
ness Of our largest city, uncontrolled by q
Democratic governor. who may call out the
state militia, or his police department in that
city. Is passed over lightly by affirming the
right OF labor to orgauize-uot q very startling
admission. But one Of the boldest planks Of
these mock reiormers Is the declaration de.
manding Q taxation Of franchises. which the
last legislature. according to Phelps. who
knows the inside d0ings Of the Jefferson City
assembly. defeated through the influence aud
persistent lobbying Of Stone.
But the meanest thing that can Ike said about
the party after Ill its Endorsement of official
negligence and incapacity. Is that the platform
represents more than the leaders. The reso.
luti0ns are in q measure the demands OF the
people, which fact does not signify that they
will ever come nearer enactment than at their
present stage Of embodiment 10 the party
platform. They are only ante-election prom
ises, which will suffer the same fate a. many
other campaign pledges, which the Democracy
of Missouri has broken.
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08

their electoral votes for Mckinley In 1896.
Washington was lost to him through the com.
bined efforts Of Populists, Democrats and free
silver Republicans. But the prevalence Of ex.
pausion sentiment Is SO pronounced upon the
Pacific slope. that the November election IL
certain to align these states, possessing ~
electoral votes solidly for Mckinley. -Four
years ago. the Republicans carried Oregon by
only a plurality vote, heing s,o"o in the min.
GRITTY over the total opposition, while this
year. when perfect fusion existed in the ranks
Of the anti.administration forces, the Repub.
lican ticket is victorious by 5000 votes. This
should prove an eye.opener to the Democratic
forecas,rrs. who look ahead to Bryan's cleo.
tion.
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08

The Oregon election is most encouraging
and assuring. 1t affords a straw upon which
the result in the three Pacific states may Ike
forecasted. While California and Oregon cast
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08

The Salisbury Democrat IL getting . national
reputation. having offered to send the paper to
any address for $500 q year, payable when
Bryan II elected. Newspapers which are
striving to increase their circulation In any old
way. should try this. as the vast majority Of
the people would consider . proposition
OF this kind very favorably. We predict sue
cess for the Democrat in increasing It's list.
but doubt its judgment in doing away with
the subscription price.
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08

The Democrat News asks IL il il right. that
the Missouri 4 Kansas Telephone Co. hold q
franchise from this state, enabling that com.
pany to collect thousands Of dollars from our
people, command the protection Of our laws
and yet no. contribute one cent Of taxation
for such privileges The REPUBLICAN would
as respectfully ask this paper. who IL respon-
sible for this failure upon the part Of Missouri
to tax such valuable franchises. Surely the
democratic party has been in power long
enough In Missouri to secure these reforms, if
the party had sincerely advocated the same.
Reference to Phelps Carthage speech. wonld
probably throw light upon the subject.
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08

The party which Is trying to make al issue
Of trusts, should blush with shame to note the
many instances Of treachery upon the part Of
her sons. who become entamgled in the meshes
Of these alluring and money making combina.
tons Of capital. Even the much beloved
Van yck receives q frost in the state conven.
ton Of New York and Is jeered a. the ice
man." But the man who would seek a mon.
opoly to control the price Of an article. 70 nee
essary to the city's poor as ice. Is truly fit for
treason. strategems and spoils."
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08

Since the Oregon election, the Nehrasksn'S
promoters will have a hard time floating
Bryan stock at any figure.
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08

Stephens. who had q plurality Of 1900.
thinks Dockery will need the railroad vote Of
90, 600 to win 1t stands as the only instance
in which the governor has ever acknowledged
the havoc he has played with his party.
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08
PERCY n. VAN DYKE. ed,so,.
MARSHALL. MISSOURI, JUNE 8. 1900.
REPUBLICAN, TICKET.

REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Stair.
JOSEPH FtORy.
For Lieutenant Governor.
T.. +. ALLEN.
For Secretary Of State,
W. l.. PORTERrIELD.
For state Treasurer.
W. =. FLEMING.
For Auditor.
W. r. BIOEBAuM.
For Attorney General.
=. =. O'FAtLON.
For Railroad Commissioned.
&. G. GROUSE.
CONGRESSIONAL.
For Congress.
LESLIE OREAT.
SENATORIAL.
For State senator.
N. r. CHASTAIN.
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08

II any doubling Thomas should yet refuse
to believe the close friendship and relation.
ship ot the state house crowd to the chief ri
lobbyists. Colonel Bhelps. after the publica.
ton of Stephens letter. further proof will he
forthcoming. From present indications. Bill
Phelps will attend the national convention o.
. delegate. at.large from Missouri. The lead.
ers Of Missouri Democracy are 10 close touch
with professional lobbyists, doubtless having
already touched the corporations such men
represent. Can the people Of Missouri well
intrust legislation for the whole people In the
hands Of politicians Of this stripe!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

history. removed they become as junk.
Ii is time for men who think 70 speak
aloud throughout the world Each ma
ton represented in China has citizens
who know that this vandalism is NOT only
wanton, but outrageously unjust, and
should be stopped at once
China is not alone interested in the
memories andIpementoes OF the past, all
the world rejoice,lor should do 50, 10 the
possession Of that which speaks Of man $
advancement from one degree OF thought
to another still higher aud more useful to
mankind. Great generals are selected
because OF their ability to command men
in battle, and seldom are they capable OF
discriminating in matters with which they
have not been trained.
1t is time for men of science to speak
throughout the world and see if stop
cannot be put to this outrageous dstruc
ton OF that Which can never be restored
Americas should feel proud OF the fact
that its soldiers are not party 10 this
useless outrage on poor distracted and
disputed China. The right, like truth,
will in the end prevail
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15
BISHOP GEO. w. PETERkIN
Asked to Go to Porto Rico Oh an In
speeding Tour of Churches.

Bishop George w. peterkin has been
asked by the Board Of Missions of the
Episcopal church to go to Porto Rico on
an inspection tour. So urgent are the re-
quests made OF him by Bishops Doane
Clark and Whitaker that it is unlikely
that refusal will be given. However, nc
decision has been arrived at.
Several years ago Bishop Pcterkin very
ably performed a similar duty in Brazil
and the experience there gained, coupled
with his natural fitness stamp him as the
man for the place. While the trip would
be interesting in many ways it would in
volve many hardships and trials. The
mission is an important one and the re-
quest made of the bishop is compliment
to his ability and -Parkersburg
News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15
Hoods Sarsaparilla
PERSONALS.

Prosecuting Attorney u. S G. Ptzer
is in Washington.
Miss Margaret Price has returned from
visit to Winchester.
Mr.. VIM. T. Stewart went to Balti-
more Thursday on business
Mr.. Ward b. Lindsay spent Wednes-
day evening in Williamsport, Md.
Miss Cora Dyche has returned from a
visit to her sister in Cumberland
Misses Mary and Rebecca Woods left
Wednesday on trip to Washington.
Miss Maybe Jamison, of Hagerstown
is visiting Rev. and Mr.. John S. Douglas,
Messrs Peyton H. Ramer and Airing
ton Roush left on trip to Wash
ington.
Mr.. w. S. Harper left Tuesday after
| noon for Washington, where he will spend
several days.
Messrs. J. VIM. Miller and J. w.
Merryman, of Winchester, spent last
evening IN this city.
Miss Louis Caster and Miss Lizzie
| Myers, of Shepherdstown, spent We'd
nesday in Martinsburg.
Mr.. F w. Brinkman. of Montevidec,
Mimi. formerly Of this county, is here en-
a visit to relatives in the county.
Mrs. Howard Jones, of Brunswick, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. G.. P.
Morrison, returned home Wednesday,
Mr., H f. Arnold representing the In
ternationa Correspondence School. of
Scranton Pa, is spending several days in
this city.
Mrs. Geo M. Bowers and family &C
companied Mr. Bowers to Washington
Wednesday to attend the Centennial
Celebration
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An Autumn Party.
aga 1t

A delightful dance was given on last
Friday evening at the home of Mr.. John
Knipe, near Martinsburg. in honor oil
their guest, Miss Hettye Marshall oil
Shepherdstown.
At O'Clock the dancing floor was filed
and the light fantastic was tripped ill
about | o'clock a. m when refreshments
were served to all, after which the guests
resumed dancing until the lime for depar-
ture. All spent most pleasant evening
and departed expressing many thanks &c
the kind host and hostess for their hos
pitality shown to all present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

A semi official organ of the foreign Of
fee, at Vienna, speaking of Mr.. McKin-
ley's message, states:
1.-The desire to secure a eponderatiug
position in the Far East was shown by
President Mckinley from the instant the
Chinese question came up. The names
of but few Presidents who have governed
in America since the Declaration of indie
pendence will remain in the memories Of
the world, bu: Mckinley has his right to
Immortality in his pocket. Whether his
decisions will be blessing or a curse for
his country only the future can show
A large majority of the American peo
pie have known that our president is equal
to whatever emergency may arise, that
he is the peer Of any man who has filled
the chair of Washington, is not disputed
by any one who has the honor OF his &C
quantance, he has risen superior to all
difficulties which have confronted his adj
ministration, and we as nation believe
that he has the courage and ability to
measure up to all requirements with
which he is met.
We realize that Mckinley like all men
is NORA al, and therefore liable to err, vet
we know that we have for our chief mag
istrate man the peer of any ruler now
ia power, and therefore feel safe under h 5
wise guidance of the nations welfare He
should have the earnest and united sup
port Of his party in congress in carrying
out the measures which are subjected for
the upbuilding Of this great and growing
country, not alone in our local, domestic
affairs. bur in all questions pertaining to
the islands in the seas which haye come
under the protection of our flag Grum-
blers and winners may have their place
but not in the Republican party as led by
William Mckinley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

The many friends of Hon. L. S. G.
Pitzer, in this county will be pleased to
learn that Grant was reelected to the Of
tice of Prosecuting attorney OF Berkeley
county for the third term.
MIR. Pitzer had I5o majority which does
quite well in county that was carried by
Democrats in I89S.-Preston Journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

To Al ubscribers whose subscription
falls d between now and Jan. !, 1901
who will call and make settlement at
once we will advance their subscription
to Ian. I, 1902. All subscribers who are
in arrears will be given like advance il
their subscriptions are paid before Jan. I,
1901.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15


in following news Item appeared
in the columns of the daily pres.
VIII ca shows how untitled some
men are for great duties suddenly thrus
upon them.
London. Dec. 2.-Dr, Morrison, cor
respondent of The Times, at Pekin cables
the following:
In pursuance of their reprettable poll
cy of appropriation the French and Ger
man generals, with Count Won Walder-
sees approval, have removed from Pekin
Observatory the superb astronomical
instruments erected centuries ago by the
Jesuit fathers. Half of them will 90 to
Berlin. the rest OF them TO Paris.
- he explanation OF this piece of van
dalsm is that as the return of the court is
impr bable such beautiful instruments
should not be exposed TO the possibilities
OF injury when Pekin is no longer a capt.
tai
No doubt Count Won Wadersee is a
great general. one qualified in every way
to command men in military affairs, but
there can be no question as TO his unfit
ness for the task before him, he seems to
have no conception of the eternal fitness
Of things"
Science decreed many years ago the
placing of these instruments, and there
they should remain as mementoes of the
thought and activity of the people then
living.
At Pekin where they we're erected, they
speak of ages past and gone, telling of the
mental activities of that age, removed
therefrom their historic value is almost
lost, if not entirely destroyed. AS well
might the world remove the Pyramids of
Egypt to the shores of some small stream
and expect that mankind be interested IN
their activity. Where they are they have a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15


We were asked by thoughtful, and
leading physician, o. our city, our opin-
ion of the effect on the community Of the
recent shooting scrapes, whIc1 have &C
cured in this and other counties Of this
State.
Our answer is that it will have the ef-
fec, ultimately, Of purifying the moral
atmosphere. Something greatly to be
desired, and much needed in the commu-
nifty. These shootings are the outgrowth
elimination of moral condition ex
sting in communities, unnoticed, until
suddenly awakened by such terrible DC.
currences as have recently happened. 70
\ ears the conditions responsible for thesr
acts have been growing in our commu-
nifty, unobserved, by that moral and intel
ligent thought, which must leven and de-
velope the moral tone of society in each
commonwealth in this union of States.
The life and conduct OF people. is
gagged by the level OF the moral tone OF
each section, and ii therefore becomes
necessary for the vrtuous and good OF
each immunity, to be on the alert at all
times, lest the depraved and lawIess por-
ton, drag down the level TO such degree
that the whole is suddenly awakened to
the conditions now confronting us all.
Our community is far above the aver
age in moral worth and religious conduct
yet it behooves us to watch, these occur
epces but point to the fact that there ex-
ISIS in our midst. that which if not
checked and controlled will ultimately
bring the community to level which is
not desired or even contemplated as pos
Bile.
Awake pulpit, press and pew, for there
is work to be done,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

The Dingley Tariff Law is not only a
protective measure, but is also a trade
getter. Our trade is expanding and in
creasing all the time. For the first ten
months of this year, we exported to Ger
many twenty per cent more goods than
we sent them the first ten months of last
year. We also bought from them ten per
cent more this year than we did for like
period in 1899.
This difference in trade of ten per cent
is on the right side of Uncle Sans ledger
and we should be perfectly willing to trade
with them along these lines for several
years to come.
Germany is not the only country with
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

Miss Elizabeth Glllhart died Wednes-
day evening at the home of Mr.. ] II
Clendenning, Bunker Hill, where she bad
been making her home nearly all her life
She was aged So years The deceased
lived aquiet, christian life and her loss
will be felt in the community in which she
resided.
The funeral will take place from the
house Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

The first congressional district is pro-
testing on the distribution of political
patronage. claiming that they are not rec
osnized. Let us see, they have a
foreign minister, the Governor, United
States Senator and few others of less
note. Do you want the earth2
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15
How Are Your Nerves?

If they are weak and you feel nervous
and easily illustrated" can't sleep, rise in
the morning unrefrested, your blood is
poor. Strong nerves depend upon rich
nourishing blood. Hoods SarsapariIIa
makes the nerves strong by enriching anc
vitalizng the blood. 1t gives sweet, re-
freshing sleep and completely cures nerv-
GUS troubles. BE in taking it today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

Charleston the capital of the State has
at last gotten out OF the woods, thanks to
the Mail Tribune. which is now morn
ing daily, receiving the Associated Press
news. The people of Charleston should
give IT their united support financially and
otherwise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

Hon. George +. Evans has assumed
editorial control of the Martinsburg HER
AID, and that journal already shows Wig
orous Improvement under his genius. Mr..
Evans was member Of the legislature of
1895 and was one of the Republican
leaders off that body Charleston Mail
Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15
State Printing Contract.

The contract for State printing, for
which there was close rivalry between the
Mail-Tribune Company, of Charleston
and the News Company, of Parkersburg
was awarded to the former company
whose bid was SI2,II974. The Typo
graphical Union made fight against the
News Company, whose bid was only a
little higher.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

DIR. Agnew's Cure for the Heart acts di
rectly and quickly stimulates the hearts action
stops most acute pain, dspes all signs OF weakness
Auttering sinking, smothering palpitation. This
heart-sick patentinto the haven of radiant and per
feet health Gives relief in most acute forms cfhear
disease in 90 minutes
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

The Sultan of Turkey understands
Americas weak point, he presented the
crew OF the battle ship Kentucky with a
quantity of cigarettes, on Sunday last. We
now smoke the cigarett of peace.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

The Chinese minister did not know that
the American ministry was loaded
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

The editor OF the Richie Standard is
rejoicing over the fact that he will have
rooster for his Christmas dinner.
Is this the same rooster that crowed
over the election returns several years ago'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

which we trade, showing balance IN our
favor all along the line. This condition
exists and no doubt will continue to last
SO long as the protective policy OF the
Republican party is adhered TO. Cold
business facts beat free trade theories all
the time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15
A Pleasant Duty

A Pleasant Duty when | know anything
worthy Of recommendation, consider it my duty to
tell ii, t" says Rev. Jas. Murdoch, of Hamburg, Pa
CDR Agnew's Catarrhal Powder has cured me of Ca
tarrh of five years standing 1t is certainly magical
in It's effect. The FRS! application benefited me IN
five minutes so cts"
Sold by c. p. Matthaei and i. C. Williams.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

Minister WI now has Minister Brady
on his hands
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

Mr.. WI wants to let go the hot end Of
the poker.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

II you have Pictures to be framed be-
fore Christmas bring them now or we may
not be able to do them.
BuRDETTEs Book & Stationery Store.
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-15

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BromO=Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures cold ian one day
Holiday Rates.

On account Of the Christmas and New
Year Holidays the w. Va, c. & p, R'y.
Co. will sell excursion tickets at regular
excursion rates to and from points on its
line, good going Dec. %, "a. IS and 81,
and Jan, /. 1901 valid for return until Jan,
4. 1901. inclusive.