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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

After each election the cry goes forth
from the leaders and workers Of both par
les, what can be done to break up bribery
a. the polls and sincerely too, as men be-
come disguised with this method of car
rying elections. which is becoming more
and more disgusting as each voting time
comes around. The Australian system has
many advantages over the old method yet
it can be materially amended, so as tonot
only protect the voter but at the same time
prevent bribery.
The voting booth should be a place
where the citizen exercises the right of
franchise only. 1t should not be made a
school of instruction by having the
two clerks go to the booth with the voter
showing him how to mark his ticket. as
therein lies the door to bribery.
The voter should be required to go to
the secret booth and there mark his ticket
alone and unaided, fold his ticket, hand
same to the judges then retire, and if he
has not expressed his wished properly it
will be his fault alone, for if a man can
not be taught to vote intelligently before
he enters the voting place he will not make
the most desirable citizen in thecommun-
ity, and should not be turned over to a
clerk already posted as how to manipulate
affairs to his pleasures.
No man on the out side will buy man
for his vote unless he has some means OF
knowing how the man voted when he
entered the booth, for the reason that no
man can be trusted who sells his vote.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Congress will assemble on Monday next
when many important measures will come
up for consideration, among which are re
duction in the Spanish war tax where a
thirty million reduction in taxes is expect
ed Many items in this law are objec-
tionable to the people and should be wip-
ed from the statutes.
A new aportionment bill will pass no
doubt, providing for additional members
of the House one of which will come from
this State,
The ship subsidy bill will also beyond
question become as law.
All the general appropriation bills will
have to be considered aad as the session
wgte q n March the fourth, very little
ge.s,a' gislation can be considered suf-
ficiently TO become laws.
AS the country is now generally pros
porous it is just as we'll that few laws
should be enacted. The business interest
of this country have become so vast and
great during the administration OF Mr..
Mckinley that it is far better to let con-
ditions alone than begin legislation that
may cause alarm among business men.
Trade has adjusted itself to the laws
now in force and as they are working
smoothly, it is best to go slow in enacting
new laws. Never in the history of this
country has business been of such mag.
nitude as it is now and has been for a
year or two past, and the signs of the
times are that, the era OF prosperity has
just begun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01
l. o. O. F.

Ellis A. Billingslea of Paramount, who
holds the position of Grand Secretary in
the grand Lodge has held that position
for eighteen consecutive terms and if eff
ticient work and CONSCIENTIOUS service is
considered he has life time claim to the
place. Probably no man in the lodge is
so ably qualified to ill the position OF
Secretary as is Mr.. Billingslea. His books
are always kept posted to date, are kept
in the neatest possible manner and in fact
there is yet to be an objection offered for
the manner in which he does his work.
Heis Past Department Commander of the
Patriarch's Militant, the highest order in
the lodge and organized the first lodge OF
this order AT the meeting of the Sow.
ereign Grand Lodge held in Springfield,
o., some years ago he was decorated
with the degree of Chivalry with the rank
of Colonel for eminent services rendered
the lodge. Besides being the secretary
of the Grand Lodge Mr.. Billingslea is a
well known and successful wholesale
druggist and business man of Fairmont,
and is one of the most popular men in the
order.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Death is an unpleasant subject to write
upon, bur it | as certain as life and should
be considered by thoughtful people, espe-
cially now that the grimmonster is abroad
in our county. A number of our young
men have been taken away through fevers
which spare neither great or small. old or
young. rich or poor, all are subject TO at
tack. Happy homes are invaded, loved
ones taken therefrom, leaving sadness
and sorrow behind and but for the hope
of meeting loved ones again, sad indeed
would be many hearts now bieeching in
sorrow over the loss of their dear ones.
To all we would say, be of good cheer.
have faith IN Him who doeth all things
we'll, you shall meet your loves ones again
in a home where death cannot enter nor
sorrows mar the beauties OF the life be-
yond.
Death is but the open door to beauti-
full and grand life which will expand and
grow more beautiful as eternity exists.
Let each and all of us, SO conduct our
lives as shall fit US for citizenship in this
land Of beauty and joy. 1t will pay to
sop now and then in the mad rush
through life, and take soundings lest our
bark become foundered on the rocks.
leaving nothing but wreck to enter the
eternal harbor. Happy indeed is the man
who can always say, Il see the light
house, the doors are open to me-.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

USEFUL HINTS ron OEFT HANDS AND
SLENDER PURSES.


Practical Dsrections For Construct
ing Laundry Bag. Handler-
chief Box. "A NecIxtie Case and n
serviceabIe Book Cover.
The Christmas season brings TO no
tice many daily little presents which
may he made so reasonably that many
people are continuing the practice Of
making most OF their gifts with their
own hands and thus showing their re-
gard for the recipient There Ii also
the necessity In many Instances Of an
inexpensive outlay, but dainty result
is always desired.
useful and ornamental bag to hold
soiled collars and cuffs requires one
yard Of some soft. pretty figured cloth
ION the order Of cheeseclOth} about 80
inches wide, yard Of ribbon one and
one-half inches wide. seven-eighths Of
ward of the same three inches wide
and a wooden embroidery hoop about
eight inches In diameter Cut the
cloth In square 80 by 30 inches and
sew into long bag with double seams.
Then hem the upper opening Of the
bag over on the hoop, not too tight, so
that the cloth will slip easily, as the
entire fullness is sewed over the hoop.
Then take the narrow ribbon and sew
on the outside of the hoop for suspen-
sion, as indicated In Fig. J. When this
is done, hang the bag mp and drape by
gathering the front in large plaits.
taking plat in the bottom OF the bag
and fastening the whole just below the
front Of the hoop. Tack on firmly a
bow made of the wide ribbon, and then
the collar bag is complete.
A pretty gift for a girl is a dainty
device to hold handkerchiefs, laces,
ribbons, etc. Gig. p This requires
half yard OF soft silk. one yard OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Governor Roosevelt has decided not to
remove Mayor Van Wyke Of New York
City.
During the late campaign the Mayor
was accused of being stockholder in the
"Ice Trust" of that city. The Governor
finds that though the mayor was the own
err Of several shares Of stock. he is not
criminaly guilty Of violating he laws OF
the state hence his decision not to remove
the Mayor. This closes the case after be-
ing discussed from the stump from one
end of the country to the other.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

There are forty voting precincts 10
Preston county and the Republicans have
majority in each and every one except
Sinclair precinct in Reno district where
there are forty-nine Democrats to forty
one Republicans.
We urge a little more missionary work
on the partlof the Preston County Jour-
nal. we fear it is a little lack in It's duty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

To aIl subscribers whose subscription
falls due between now and Jan. !, 1901
who will call and make settlement al
once we will advance their subscription
to Ian. i, 1909. 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, 1900-12-01

Governor Roosevelt now has bear on
his hands, it is from the West Virginia
hills and present from Miss Cory Mont
agree, who sent it to the Governor bear
ing message of congratulation on his
election as Vice President. The Senate
of the United States will please be in or
der, especially Messrs. Tillman and Petit
grew.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

The new regulations for the cadets at
Morgantown require summer camp OF
five days. They will have band of
twenty seven members evidently the uni
vcrsity is favorable to music.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Hon. Geo. F. Evans, of Martinsburg,
has taken the helm of THE HERALD,
published in that town. He was some
years ago associated with that paper, and
is an experienced and able editor Just such
as that good, Republican paper needs
Grant County Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01
COLLEGE GLEE CLUB

The Guitar, Mandolin and Glee Club OF
Gettysburg College will be here for sure
on Monday, Dec. 8. The entertainment
given by the rs Young men will be grand
musical treat. The reserved seat tickets
have been reduced to IS cents. General
admission IS cents. Get reserved seat
tickets at Quenzers Book store. II-I7-ti
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Ifthe battle ship Kentucky is not suf-
ficient to bring the Sultan of Turkey to
his senses how would it do to send Co.
lionel Watterson with his battle field old
Kentuckey over, this might wake him
from his slumbers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Prosperity is still on the march, the new
stone quarries will shortly be opened near
Bedington. The more iron made in this
country the more lime stone used, Berke-
ley county has the stone. Continue your
march "Col. Pros.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Coffee is weak and butter is strong,
commercially speaking this may sound
well, but we prefer to have the condi-
ii ons change before they reach the table.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Hon. Geo. F. Evans has assumed edi-
torial control of the Martinsburg Herald,
having began his duties last week. He is
an old time newspaper man and we wei
come him back to the Morgan
Messenger.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

George F. Evans has become editor OF
the Martinsburg Herald. He has had
experience in the newspaper business and
wi!hal is genial and brilliant man.
Parkersburq State Journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

The census returns for this State are
published in another column and show the
States population to beon the increase,
in equal if not greater proportion to 9TH
err States IN the Union.
Berkeley county's population is Io,469
with slight increase over the last census.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

The Democrats throughout the State
pretend to have lots of fun watching the
Republicans scramble for the offices.
Wouldn't they not feel "funnier' fthey
were doing the scrambling
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

4 y must Ia preston 1oanfy |olafsials
No do not do thar Hitch them UP Y
the lead put red flannel on their brides
and buck tail on the side then watch
them pull.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

This is very poor year for Republican
kickers and Republican tricksters, but we
predict that 1902 and 1904 will bring
more real disappointment to them than
this campaign. The Republican kic-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

We hope the new County Court will see
that new bottoms are put IN our county
roads.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

We are at a loss to see why editor PEN
dleton OF the News desires to org nize
the Democratic party of Morgan county
1t looks as though there were none to
reorpanze.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

At the risk OF offending some one we
do not hesitate to state that Commits
soner Grozinger is the best looking man
on the court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

We congratulate Assessor Shaull on
the result OF the recount. His title is now
assured and for the next four years he can
lift our prosperity unquestioned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Senator Wellington will now have plen-
ty OF time to doctor spolitical sour stom-
ach.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Willie Bryan took his medicine like ;
nice little boy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01
(lafarrE1

Is 4 disease Of the mucous membrane
or inner lining Of the nose, throat.
lungs, stomach. bowels and other
organs. Ii is caused by cold or sue
cession Of colds irritating the delicate
surfaces, and is promoted BY scrofulous
taints in the blood.
1t is especially dangerous in persons
having a predisposition to consumption.
In these and all other catarrhal
cases, Hoods Sarsaparilla 50 thor
oughly renovates the blood and re-
stores strengththat Il permanently cures.
In fact, because of the character OF
the disease, and peculiar merit OF the
remedy. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the only
common sense treatment for catarrh.
Hoods SarSaparilla
Promises to cure and keeps the prom
ise. No substitute for Hoods acts like
Hoods - be sure to get Hoods.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

The Democratic war horse is kinder
sprained in his pasture joints.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Now is the time for big pork stories.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

The mosquitoes are taking rest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-01

Where oh where is Webster Davis 7
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10
An old time english election.

The only contest which occurred at
Cation within historic memory was
curious enough SIR Mark Wood, who
had been one Of its members for sever
al years, had as his colleague in the
parliament Of 1912 Sir William Con
greve, the inventor Of the famous Soon
greve rocket" The latter resigned in
1916, and the baronet wished his. own
son to fill the vacancy.
There were only three voters ID the
constituency, Sir Mark, his son and his
butler, named Jennings, but as the son
was away and the butler had quarreled
with his master an opportunity was af-
forded for a singular revenge. Jen-
nings refused to second Sir Marks
nomination Of his son and proposed
himself, and a deadlock was ayerted
only by Sir Mark coming to terms with
the refractory butler, whose nomina-
ton he seconded in order to induce him
to act as seconder to his son.
Matters being thus put formally in
train. Sir Mark arranged with Jen-
nings that the formers vote should be
alone given, and the final state Of the
poll at Cations only known contest
stood thus: Wood (Tory), i; Jennings
(Whig), 0. Westminster Gazette.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10
extreme Anevs-s.~-.

A young man whose battered suit
case was red and pink and yellow with
the labels Of European hotels boarded
a street car and said to the conductor;
"I 60 six blocks. How much?
ooh, only a nickel! the conductor
answered. But the young man hand
ed over Is cents, saying, "Buy yourself
a glass Of beer and cigar on me. :"
The conductor gave thanks for the
tip and added, "Just back from Eu-
rope, hey?" And to his interrogation
the young man nodded assent.
Out on the back platform afterward
the conductor described the episode to
q couple Of passengers. He asked me
what the fare was. for six blocks" he
said, "and then he gave me tip.i 1t
was a case Of fake absentminde dness.
He has just returned from Europe,
where you pay by the distance on the
street cars and where you tip the. con-
ductors, ana he pretended to forget be
wasn't in Europe still.
''He thought I'd question him about
his strange conduct, and would have
too, If the trick wasn't an old one to
me. Here and in New York. especially
in New York, you are constantly run
ming up against people who forget and
work European customs on you. They
do it SO you'll know they have been
abroad. Philadelphia Record.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10
Presidents. Public opinion'd demands
! prompt and radical change and an
apportionment in accord with the
Constitution.

The chances are that this election
offered the last opportunity to vote
for a soldier candidate for the Office
Of President. I'm all human probiii-
ty, no other candidate for this high
Office will be taken from the ranks Of
the Grand army. Thsy will be too
along in years for the severe and ex-
acting strain required 10 that posi-
ton. Honors and high Offices in
many instances will continue to be
gwen them while they live but this
is the last time the people may rea-
sonably expect to vote for 9 civil war
veteran for the chief magistracy.
The first army President was Grant,
then Garfield, Hayes and Harrison
and the list probably closes with
William Mckinley.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10
He AsPIRgp 10 OFFICE
And He wall Never FOrEst Hia Far,
Lesson In P0lAxsor

And He Wlll Never Forrest Raa Yvsr.,
Lesson In PoIitaes.
One Detroiter who hopes some da I
70 be elected to the legislature iollies
the reporters by saying, that he used
TO be member Of the craft. one Of
them, who prefers evidence to bare as.
sertion, asked the political asptrant all
about II and extorted this RELUCTANT ex.
PLANTATION:
Well. just between you and me. II
was this way: My father ram a. weekly
paper down In Indiana, and ii was
the party organ in the county, When
got homie from college, made up 10 :
mind that was about ripe to be the
clerk OF courts. The ola gentleman
told me that was pretty raw, but he
agreed to be my strategy board and
said he reckoned he could pulI me-
chrough u I'D obey orders and make
mo moves ON my own responsibility. !,
can see now that he was a great ger,
erai. but you know how heady aiynur
fetlOW Is before the world has bulupp.
him a few times.
50 put up what thoughts was i
great scheme and kept it from the GOV
ernor. The truth is that | though, him
Inst little slow for my class. The
man against me on the opposition rick
ct lived in another town. and we had
never met. So went over there. ,uld
Rin that ] was a reporter from lnr, fa
Tiers paper and proceeded to GET his
plans for making the fight
I'VE had a delightful talk for ar
hour, smoking his cigars and sampline
the juice of the grape from his own
vineyard. was too tickled for, word.
till l got about half way home. Then.
I'd fixed to have gone into q faint! II
Just dawned upon me that my smooth
host hadn't told me confounded thing
and had got out of me my campaign
to the mfnutest details. was. beaten
to q standstill, and the old gentleman
advised me to move" Detroit Eses
Press.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10
How He knew II.

We had outspanned the wagons on
the veldt between Prieska and Ken.
hard. The donkeys had been driven to
the veldt, and we, my friend and my
self, were talking in the .ttaal'' to a
Dutchman named Cert MANS about
the wonders Of the universe.
We mentioned that the world was
round. MANS said that he knew it.
This answer was unusual for Boar,
50 we asked him how he knew. He re-
piled:
Il started to ride to Poortje one dark
night through the veldt, and ! rode
hard all the night and next morning
found myself at the place l started
from, so know the world is round be-
cause rode round il. "-London Stand
ard.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10
I ArtiSlcaa Evea.

Artificial eyes are supplied to all the
world from Thuringia, Germany. Near
" all the grown inhabitants of some Of
the villages are engaged in their manu-
facture. Four men usually sit at q ta-
BILE, each with gas Jet in front Of him,
and the eyes are blown from gas plates
and nodded into shape by hand. The
colors are then traced 10 with small
needles, no set rule being observed in
the coloring, and as every man uses his
own fancy no two artificial eyes there
fore are exactly alike.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10

Regardless Of political tendencies,
political economists declare that
everything now points to reaction
from the business activity which has
characterized the past two or three
years and indicates, first, decrease
in yolumn and then stagnation in
business, followed by period OF de-
preston which will continue until g
revival Of business is brought about
through natural conditions. This re-
action and stagnation, they believe
will take place during the coming
four years and presage q change in
administration in 1904. This argu-
ments arc based on the fact that
during the past two years everything
has combined to cause oYerproduc-
ton. Emerging from the stagnatlon
Of the early COS the country found
the surplus stock had been consumed.
TO supply the demand mills were
reopened and the era Of prosperity
was entered. The demand continued
to exceed the supply until almost
every branch Of business offered ex-
ceptional opportunity for profits.
Consequently new mills and factories
were erected and their products
poured into the markets until the
Hoodtide was in sight. Now it is
necessary to realize on these immense
stores and prices must accordingly
fall, and production is limited to con
sumption. Since Mckinley is re-
elected, the effect Of this reaction.
may be to some extent broken By the
retention Of the colonies to which we.
can sell our surplus products.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10

:
If the amendment to the constitu-
ton providing for the loaning of GER
Tain school funds at a low rate of in
terest received no greater vote in
other parts of the state than it did in
Stevens county, it is undoubtedly
defeated. Very few votes we're cast
against it, but not more than about
half the total number of votes were
cast for it, but in order to pass q two
thirds vote of all votes cast is re-
quired.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10
Extent Of Florist Industry.

The florist business in the United
States Is by no means an unimportant
industry. 1t is estimated that the re-
tail value of flowers sold annually is
$12,500OO0 and Of ported plants $10,-
100000. There are no less than 10000
establishments ID the United States de-
voted to the growing Of plants under
glass. chicago Chronicle.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10

Nor the least of our blessings is
that we will be saved from the cabi-
net speculation consequent on a
change in administration.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10

Dust Of the sea is one of the nyster-
les which perpIex sailors. No matter
how carefully the decks Of sailing ships
may be washed down ID the morning
an enormous quantity Of dust can be
swept up at night.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10

GREAT Republican landslide, pres
ident, congress, governor, legislature,
district Judge and all the county tic
ket but two elected.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10

AS Bede says, some people regard
themselves rs the whole earth be-
cause they were "aattened at the
poles"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10

WITH every Democrat in the whole
country except three defeated (and
one of those Republican, why this
lamentation?
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-11-10

The majority of the people Of Ste
yens county are rejoicing over Sher-
if Munro's defeat.