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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-23
CANAL ST0REKEEpER DEAD.
james II. smith Was One ofthe wealth..
est Residents OF Hancock

James Ripley Smith. one Of thu
wealthiest residents Of Hancock. Nd.
died yesterday, aged 81 years. HI
conducted canal store at Hancock
or many years and was the owner Of
the historic Brent farm, on which vet
remains the foundation of d block
house, the refuge of settlers before
the Revolution. Mr. Smith remem-
bered we'll Andrew Jackson and relat-
ed with accuracy the history Of the
troubles OF his time. Mr.
Smith was born and reared in Virgin
ia.
Mr.. Smith Fent an accurate daily
diary since the thirties and it was
by many persons desiring
to learn Of past events. Only several
years aeo ii was examined by a prom
inent attorney of Baltimore, who gain
ed important data which was introduc-
ed in the celebrated McCaffery will.
case, settled some time ago in the Chi
cago courts.
Mr. Smith was a member Of st.
Episcopal Church, of which
his SON, Brent Gil bert Smith is also
vestryman. Hurst Smith is also son,
md Mrs. George c. Huber, Of Ham
,ock, the only daughter. He also
caves a widow, who was Miss Maria
Dawson. The funeral will occur this
sffarraon
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-23
Deafness Cannot be Cnred

By local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There IL only one
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining OF the
Eusfachian Tube. When this tube gets infamed
you have q rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when 1t is entirely closed Deafness ia
the result, and unless the Inflammation can he
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever.
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh
which Is nothing but an inhamed condition az
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for anv
case Of Deafness (eaused by catarrh) that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
Ed. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
kS- sold bv Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-23
caAmsEhssuse,s TROLLEY.

II is stated by Officials for the COM
pany that work on Chambersburg troll
ley road will begin next week. The
supplies have been purchased and are
now on the way, and poles have al
ready been distributed on the prin-
cipal streets.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-23

Photographers G. G. Harlan, of Ea-
ton, O., can do so now, though for
years he couldn't because ne So ffered
untold agony from the worst form Of
indigestion. All physicians and med
icines failed TO help him till he tried
Electric, BitterF which worked such
wonders for himE that he declares they
are godsend to sufferers from dyspep-
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for diseases of the Stomach, Liver aud
Kidneys, theyEbuild up and give new
life to the whole.system. TRY them.
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gists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-23
skaters All Bec.,ds.

Twice in hospital, +. A. inlle 9,
verbena, Ala, paid vast : Il 20 dec
tors to cure severe case Of .,les, caus.
ing "a tumors. When all ls.Aed, Buck
lens Arnica Salve soon cured him.
Subdues Inflammation, conquers Aches
kills Pains. Best salve in the world.
25c at all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-23
WEST VIRGINIA TRAGEDY.
Drtnaiag Bont Kinds la Double mnr-
der az Anderson.

/ Fair mont, w. Va, August iS.--A
message was received here by the sher-
iff from Anderson, a small mining
town between this city and Clarksburg
tonight, giving an outline Of horri-
Bile double murder Mt that place about
II o'clock Saturday evening. Four
men, William Douglass. his son, B.
johnson and his brother, after drink
ing together, became engaged In
quarrel over some trivial matter and
during the quarrel Douglass and his
son hastily stepped up closer to the
men with whom they had quarreled,
took deliberate aim and each fired
shots in the breasts Of the other neli
killing both almost instantly. After
the men had fallen victims to the gun
shots the father and son made their es~
care. AT this time 1t cannot be LEI fn-
ed whether or not they have been cap-
tured. Immediately after receiving
the message Deputy Sheriff Davis and
Constable Jones left for tile scene OF
the tragedy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-23
Fewer Gallons, wears Loner,

You can paint building wit !! e-
gallons of Devoe Lead and ~ ~
with Mixed Paints, and it ear
twice as long as lead and ed
by hand. Sold by G. G. aNG md
Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-23

Tie scorcher, motoring swift and fleet.
Ran into Deacon Brace;
The scorcher fell some 40 feet,
The deacon fell from grace.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28
At tOc

Extra fine white INDIA LAWN;
regular price 15c; Fridays sale
sale price 10c.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28

try was suffering from a long period
of depression, the reasons of which !
viii not try to seek. But from the mo-
ment the ballots were counted that be-
tokened his advent to power a great
and momentous movement in advance
declared itself along all the lines of in
dustry and commerce. In the very
month of his Inauguration steel rails
began to be sold at $18 a ton-one of
the most significant facts of modern
times. 1t meant that American indus
tries had adjusted themselves to the
long depression-that through the
power of the race to organize and COM
bine, stimulated by the conditions then
prevailing, and perhaps by the pros
pect of legislation favorable TO
industry. America had begun to un-
dersell the rest of the world. The
movement went on without ceasing
The President and his party kept the
pledges of their platform and their
canvass. The Dlngley bill was speedily
framed and set in operation. All in
dustries responded 10 the new stimu-
lus and American trade set out on its
new crusade, not to conquer the world,
but to trade with IL on terms advan-
tageous TO all concerned. / will not
weary you with statistics; but one or
two words seem necessary to show how
the acts of Mckinley as President kept
pace with his professions as candidate.
His four years of administration were
costly: we carried on a war which.
though brief, was expensive. AL
though we borrowed two hundred mil
lions and paid our own expenses, with
out asking for indemnity. the effective
reduction OF the debt now exceeds the
total Of the war bonds. We pay six
millions less in interest than we did
before the war and no bond OF the
United States yields the holder per
cent. on its market value. So much
for the government credit: and we
have FIVE hundred and forty-six mill
lions Of gross gold in the treasury.
Won the south's Love.
Among the most agreeable incidents
Of the Presidents term OF Office were
the two Journeys he made 10 the South.
The moral reunion Of the sections-ao
long and NO ardently desired by him
had been Initiated by the Spanish war,
when the veterans of both sides. and
their sons. had marched shoulder 20
shoulder together under the same ban
ner The President IN these Journeys
sought, with more than usual eloquence
and pathos. 90 create sentiment
which should nnd forever the ancient
faud Ne was too good q politician
40 expect any results in the way ~
votes in his favor and BE- accom-
piisbed none. 1907 for aii that the good
seed ga NOT faf 0n barren gr0und. in
ths Nafm hna eaiyglfous hearts VI
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28

which was necessary to the welfare of
both.
Mr.. Stedman, the dean of our poets,
has called him "Augmsnter of the
State.I 1t is "a proud title; If Justly
conferred, it ranks him among the
few whose names may be placed def
nitely and forever in charge of the
historic Muse. Under his rule Hawaii
has come to us, and Tutuila; Porto
Rico and the vast archipelago OF the
East. Cuba is free. Our position in
the Caribbean is assured beyond the
possibility of future question. The
doctrine called by the name of Monroe,
so long derided and denied by alien
publicists, evokes now no challenge or
contradiction when uttered to the
world II has become an internation-
al truism. Our sister republics to
the south of us are convinced that we
desire only their peace and prosperity.
Europe knows that we cherish no
dreams but those of world wide com
merce, the benefit OF which shall be to
all nations. The state Is augmented,
but Il threatens no nation under heav-
en-. AS to those regions which have
come under the shadow of our flag,
the possibility of their being damaged
by such "a change of circumstances was
in the view of Mckinley thing un-
thinkable. To believe that we could
not administer them to their advan-
tage, was to turn infidel to our Amer
dean faith of more than a hundred
years.
His Grnsp of Diplomacy.
In dealing with foreign powers, he
win take rank with the greatest of
our diplomauists. IL was world OF
which he had little special
knowledge before coming TO
the presidency. But the marvel
Gus adaptability was In nothing more
remarkable than in the firm grasp he
Immediately displayed in international
relations. In preparing for war and
In the restoration OF peace he was
alike adrot. courteous. and far-siRht-
ed. When n sudden emergency de-
clared itself. az In China. In a state
Of things OF which our history fur
nished no precedent and international
law no safe and certain precept. he
heaitated not moment 90 take the
course marked out for him by cOnaid-
eratiOna Of humanity and the national
Interests.
By patience. by nrmness. by sheer
reanona bieneas, be improved our un-
derstandlng with Rli the great Powers
~ the world. and rightly gained the
blessing which belongs % the peace
makers
nut tho achievements ~ the nation
in war nnd diplomacy are thrown in
fhf SHADE hY fhe vast economical de-
Ffiurm0afs which ffsIk pince during
nr NfhlnifF'a nsuisiraflon ~ io
uae uus ~ bla hrt eieeilou, the opnn-
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28

TENN protection to home indus
tries; in strong, aggressive nation
ality; in u liberal construction of the
constitution. What any self-reliant
nation might rightly do. he felt this
nation had power to do, If required
by the common welfare and not pro-
hibited by our written charter.
A year after Mckinley left Congress
he was made Governor of Ohio, and
two years later he was reelected, each
time by majorities unhoped-for and
overwhelming. He came to fill a space
in the public eye which obscured a
great portion of the field of vision. In
two national conventions, the presi-
dency seemed within his reach. But
he had gone there in the interest of
others and his honor forbade any dlal-
lance with temptation. So his nay
was nay--delivered with a tone and
gesture there was no denying. His
hour was not yet come.
His Nomination for President.
For several months before the Re-
publican National Convention met in
1896 it was evident to all who had eyes
to see that Mr. Mckinley was the only
proha BILE candidate of his party Other
names were mentioned, of the highest
rank in ability, character, and popu-
larity: they were supported by power
full combinations; but the nomination
OF Mckinley as against the field was
inevitable.
The campaign he made will be al
ways memorable in our political an
mails. He and his friends had thought
that the issue for the year was the
distinctive and historic difference be-
tween the two parties on the subject
OF the tariff. To this wager Of battle
the discussions OF the previous four
years distinctly pointed. But no SOON
er had the two parties made their
nominations than IL became evident
that the oppising candidate declined To
accept the field OF discussion chosen
by the Republicans. and proposed TO
put forward ~ the main issue the free
coinage OF silver. Mckinley az once
accepted this challenge, and, aking
the battle for protection NJ already
won. went with energy Into the discuss
sion of the theories presented ny his
opponents.
when he came 10 The presidency he
confronted situation ~ the utmost
difnrulfy. which might well have np-
Dalied a man ~ less serene and tran
nun self.r0nndencr. There had been
4 afafa Df profound commeffini and
induatrlnl dopfofriou, from which his
frinuda haa Had hia election would
rrIlnfa fhf country nur relations
nlib 49, outside world lfn much -
hr drr|ffd Tha ffaiHr NffNfen fhn
Moffhffn Hnq HolihelH aE.ilpna "a tnn
Lnlgu Heg iashllE iA thF fofalaiiit
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28

that generous people, the echo of his
cordial and brotherly words-Will linger
long, and his name Will be cherished in
many a household where even yet the
Lost Cause is worshipped.
Mr. Mckinley was reelected by an
overwhelming majority. There had
been little doubt of the result among
well-informed people: but when IL was
known, profound feeling of relief and
renewal of trust were evident among
the leaders of capital and of industry,
not only in this country. but every
where.
Nothing in the glorious life was more
admirable and exemplary than it's
close. The gentle humanity of his
words, when he saw his assailant in
danger of summary vengeance, Don't
let them hurt him." his chivalrous
care that the news should be broken
gently to his wife; the fine courtesy
with which he apologized for the dam
age which his death would bring to the
great exhibition; and the heroic res
ignation OF his final words, 'It is Gods
way. His will, not ours. be done," were
all the instructive expressions of a ma
ture so lofty and so pure that pride
In its nobility at once softened and
enhanced the nations sense OF loss.
The republic grieved over such a SON
but is proud forever of having pro-
duced him. After all, in spite of it's
tragic ending, his life was extraor-
dinarily happy. He had, all his days,
troops of friends, the cheer of fame
and fruitful labor; and he became at
last
"On fortunes crowning slope,
THE pillar of a peoples hope,
THE center Of a worlds desre.'
He was fortunate even In his un-
timely death, for an event so tragical
called the world imperativeiy TO the
immediate study OF his life and char
acter. ana mus anticipated the sure
praises OF posterity
His Fame Rests secure.
The obvious elements which enter in
10 the fame OF "A public man are few
and by no means recondlte. The man
who fills a great station In a period OF
change. who leads his country success
fully through a time Of crisis: who by
his power Of persuading and control
ling others. has been able u command
the best Thought of his age, - az 20
leave his country IA a moral or ma
terini condition in advance ~ where
he found it-such n mans position in
history n secure. r. IA addition 20
this. his written or spoken words po~
sens the subtle quality which carry
them Ear and lodge them IA mems
hearts. and. move than nil. n bis ne
icrances and actions. while To-
formed with lofty morality
ere yet ungsd with ths glow
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28

of human sympathy. the fame of such
a man will shine like beacon through
the mists of ages-an object of rever-
ence, OF imitation, and of love. IL
should be to us an occasion of solemn
pride that in the three great crises
of our history such a man was not
denied us. The moral value to a ma
tion of a renown such as Washington's
, and Lincoln's and McKinley's is be-
yond all computation. No loftier ideal
can be held up to the emulation OF
ingenious youth. With such exam
piles we cannot be wholly ignoble.
Grateful as we may be for what they
did, let us be still more grateful for
what they were. While our daily be-
ing. our public policies, still feel the
influence of their work, let us pray
that in our spirits their lives may be
voluble. calling us upward and on
ward.
There is not one of us but feels
prouder of his native land because the
august figure OF Washington presided
over It's beginnings; no one but vows
1t a tenderer love because Lincoln
poured out his blood for il; no one
but must feel his devotion for his
country renewed and kindIed wien he
remembers how Mckinley loved, re-
vered and served II, showed In his life
how a citizen should live, and in his
last hour taught US how a gentleman
could die.
Prince Henry took his midday lunch
con in the room OF the Senate Commit
tee on Military Affairs. II was quite
informal and was partalSen of stand
ing by all present. Two tables were
provided one of them being the large
table used by committee meetings and
the other small table at the head
of the room at which Il was expected
his royal highness would sit alone.
lie declined this honor. however. and
stood with other members OF the COM
rany.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28
A Man Born to Succeed.

A man possessing the qualities with
which nature had endowed Mckinley
seeks political activity as naturally as
a growing plant seeks light and air.
A wholesome ambition;, rare power
of making friends and keeping them;
faith. which may be called religious,
in his country and its institutions; and,
flowing from this belief that a man
could do no nobler work than to serve
such a country-these were the ele-
ments In his character that drew him
irresistlbly into public life. He had
from the beginning remarkable equip
ment: a manner OF singular grace and
charm; voice of ringing quality and
great carrying power-vast as were
the crowds that gathered about him.
he reached their utmost fringe without
apparent effort. He had an extra
ordinary power Of mafshallng and pre-
senting significant facts, so as to bring
conviction to the average mind. His
range of reading was not wide: he
read only what he might some day find
useful. and what he read his memory
held like brass. Those who knew him
well In those early days can never for
get the consummate skill and power
with which he would select a few
pointed facts, and, blow upon blow,
would hammer them into the atten-
ton Of great assemblages IN Ohio. az
Jael drove the nail into the head OF
the Canaanite captain. He was not
often iIaDassioned; he rarely resorted
10 the aid OF wit or humor: yet 7
never saw his equal IN controlling and
convincing popular audience by sheer
appeal 30 their reason and intelligence.
80 n came naturally about that in
ls56-fho beginning of the second cen
tury Of the ropubllc-he began. by an
election lu Congress, bis political ca-
roeF. Thereafter for fourteen years
IBIS chgDber was his hOue I uao fhe
word ndFiFedly Nowhere boz fhe world
WaH BE- 10 3D. harmony with his 80.
flF0uWFni af hHrei noWhfie fif0 dld
hiH Mind work nifh Hurh run co4r
fclouHnrfH ~ lff npHfff.
30 HnH Republican. 49, could nnf
o. HuFfhirF fiH0 "A Tnlan f0lIlff
FfaNed up0n Ciss Mhia hf nfaess
farlg bWlefeg iu ihe 'Amffifsn syss
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28
At59c

INFANTS SHORT DRESSES, in
Cambria and Nainsook. full width
skirts and deep hem. Bishop and
Yoke effects, neatly finished with
Hamburg Edge at neck and sleeves.
Regular price 75c and csc; FRI
days sale price 59c.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28

INFANTS LONG SLIPS, in good
quality Cambria, dainty edge at
neck, and sleeves OF lace or en-
broidery, regular 69c value; FRI
days sale price 39c.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28
At t5c

White Sea Island BATISTE. will
launder and wear well. Regular
price zoe: Fridays sale price 15c.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28
FrrzmrGm LEE Ar Bosros.
WIN He Present There af Dinner 90
Prince Henry.

Boston. Fob. Elm connection with
the preparations for the reception of
Prince Henry IN this city announce
ment is made that Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
will be among those present az the
dinner 20 bs given the Prince March g.
Ger f.se will come here a. the guest
0f Cen curtis Guild. Jr. and the
neat dsy h@ win be the guest ~ the
City Of Bosten,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-28
At69c

At 6oc
Ladies' navy and black DUCK
SKIRTS, full flounced skirt, finished
with fold; regular price 9Sc; Fri
days sale price CSC.
At t5c
White Sea Island BATISTE. will
launder and wear we'll. Regular
price zoe; Fridays sale price 15c.
At 48c
German Silver Bleached DAM
ASK, will bleach in a few wash
ings. Regular price Csc; Fridays
sale price 4Sc.
At 25c
The balance of our SOC and 75c
mems cotton UNDERWEAR, in
Jersey Ribbed, fieeced lined, and
white merino; broken sizes, mostly
large; Fridays sale price csc.
At 59c
Guaranteed Black TAFFETA
SILK, 19-inches, a grand 75c quail
ity. Remember 1t is backed by
Adler's guarantee. Fridays sale
price soc.
At Half Price
All remnants of DRESS GOODS
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will find some very desirable mate
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At 7c
GAS LIGHTER AND ONE BOX
OF TAPERS. Regular price 15c.
Fridays sale price &c.
At 3oc
Spice Cabinet. highly polished, s
drawers. Regular price 49c; FRI
days sale price 29c.
At tOc
A good strong rattan CARPET
BEATER, light and durable. Reg
ular price 15c; Fridays sale price
10 cents.
At 25c
40-inch corded Satin PRUNEL-
LA, only in tan and heliotrope. A
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price 25c.
At SAB
Ladies' new Hopsacking WALK
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flounce and body of skirt stitched
seams and at bottom. Regular
price $3.50; Fridays sale price s44s.
At $1,000
Smyrna Art Squares, 9x12; regu-
lar price $50; Fridays sale price
20.00.
At $500
LACE CURTAINS, yards long,
nicely taped and worth s1.50. FRI
days sale price 81.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-06-19

l'ural delivery offices are III receipt of a
letfel from General Superintendent A W.
Machen OF the free delivery system. quoting
the following paragraph from the post office
appropriation bill:
"N hoover Shall hereafter wilfuIv or
mailciously iniWe, tear down, or destroy
any letter box or other receptacle establish
ed by orde! of the postmaster general or ap-
proved OF designated by him for the receipt
or deliver! 81 mail matter on any rural free
delivery route, OF Shall break open the
same, or WlItully or maliciously njire de-
lace OF destroy any mail matter deposited
therein, or shall WiIfully take OF steal such
matter from OF out OF such letter box or
ether receptacle, OF Shall wifully and or
assist Ia any aforementioned ottenses. shall
Tor every such otfenSe be punished BY a line
OF not more than one thousand dollars. or
by Imprisonment for NOT more than three
years"
This law is now in force and postmastars
are ordered by Supt. Machen to promptly
report all such depredatons to the United
states district attorney for the district in
which they occur, and the report is to be
accompanied with such positive evidence as
1t may be possible to submit