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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
CALL FOR COUNTY
CONVENTION

Pursuant to the action of the
Republican County Executive
committee of Berkeley County,
it is ordered that the County
Convention of Republicans, for
the purpose of nominating can
didates for public Office for the
County of Berkeley be held at
the Central Opera House, in
Martinsburg, Berkeley County,
West Virginia, at IL o'clock a.
m. on Saturday. August 9Th,
1904, at which time and place
the delegates to said convention
elected on July 80 1904 in the
county districts and delegates
elected on Aug / 1904 from
Martinsburg will attend for the
purpose. of election candidates
for public Office and to transact
such other business as may
legally come before the conven-
ton.
The basis of representation,
fixed by the Committee, will be
the vote cast for governor in
19OO-each delegate to cast his
proportionate share of his dis
trict.
The following is the vote for
Governor in 1900:
Mill Greek 176
~Gerrardstown 35S
Arden Ola
Opequon 1856
Hedgesville $50
Falling Waters III
Martinsburg 997
BY order of the Committee.
w. T. Henshaw,
Chairman.
L. Dew. Gerhardt,
Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

The fight for Rubernatorial honors
still continues in this state, and as
yet no one Knows for certainty on
whom the much coveted honor will
fall Mr.. Dawson declares that he
has enough delegates to assure his
nomination, but he is still putting up
hard fight. Mr.. Teter is in no WAYS
discouraged. He fully expects to be
the next governor of this state. The
truth is: no one knows who will be
nominated; it might be altogether a
new man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

There is 20 doubt bat what Pres
ident Roosevelt will be nominated
bv acclammation next Tuesday. He
has succeeded in disarming opposition
in every section Of The country. No
man stands for higher p inciples no
one is better fitted to occupv the pres
idential chair than he. The American
people have explicit confidence in him
and will undoubtedly elect him by an
overwhelming majority.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

The school-board of this city thought
is was exDedient to elect new suuer-
intendcnt OF free schools; thus rsliev-
ing Prof. Cole of his present position.
During Mr.. Coles stay in this city he
has endsared himself to the heart of
manv influential citizens. One thing
sure, where ever he goes he will carry
with him the best wishes of eur peo-
pie for long and prosperous career.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

We predict that the taxpayers OF
this county will be greatly surprised
when they see tho expenditures OF this
present County court. We propose
to publish everything In detail that
might be Of interest to a taxpayer. 1t is
stated that the court is so far about
$40, 900 in debt, and 1t has not all by
any means been spent on the roads.
either.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
Prosecuting Attorney.

The unexpired term of say late part
ner, y. S. G.. Pitzer, which am now
filing. expiring on the first day OF
January next, / hereby announce nv
self candidate for the nomination
for Prosecuting attorney of Berkeley
County for the ensuing term.
Respectfully,
Ward B. Lindsay.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
sheriff.

We are authorized 10 announce J. T..
Catrow, OF Hedgesville District. as
candidate for Sheriff Of Berkeley county.
subject to the decision OF the Republican
Convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
Fer Delegate.

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the House of Delegates,
to the action of the Repu Bill
can County Convention.
Respectfully.
Wilbur III. Thomas.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

house to select delegates TO the con-
Qressional convention which meets at
Grafton the End day of August The
audience was not verv enthusiastic,
but everything slipped through just
as it was arranged by the democratic
leaders. Captain Shsffer offered q
resolution giving Col. Stuart w.
Walker exclusive power to name the
delegates. Wonder how many country
democrats were consulted in regard to
this method? Senator Brady bitterly
opposed this Zone man power, hut
his voice was like chat before the
wind.
When the republicans selected their
delegates according to the accustomed
way, "ring'' did the whole thing
so SAYS the opposition. But when
absolute power is given to one man
these democratic leaders exclaim how
nice il was done We do not object
to Mr.. Walker naming the delegates ;
he should have the entire delegation
with him. But WHY should republi-
cars be blamed by the democrats for
doing something not one half as much
like ring rule as they did themselves?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
CHOICE POULTRY, FRUIT
AND GARDENING LAND.

There has been for a long time a great
dema-d for small lrac-s of land at a
reasonable price. located betaeen Park
ersburg and Ma ietta. close TO the Elec-
trio Car Line Up to the present time it
has been impossible supply this de-
mand. We lave fortunately Just been
able to make arrangeme. is with COM
PAW to place their land on the market in
tracts ranging from to III acres each.
This land IS Of fine quality an close TO
to the car line IN which oaily express
car is now run I" bring farm products
close to the market. Some of these tracts
have many fruit trees on them. The To-
cation is very desirable and entirely above
high water II is close to the beautiful
Country Club and Gun Club Buildings.
The price ranges from $roo 10 $500 per
acre according TO location. Terms one
fourth cash. balance one, two nd three
years. First com rs get c dice OF To-
cation Remember there is nothing else
on the market between Parkersburg and
Marietta that is desirable that can be
bought at such low price and on easy
DavmentS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
ANNorncEM ENTs.

Any person desiring to announce him
self as a candidate for any office in this
county will please send announcement 10
this office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

Hi CHEST cash prices paid for spring
chickens. See us before making sale.
City Restaurant, 102 f. Martin street.
G. f. Tabler, Mgr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

The Morgantown New Dominion
saws that the friends of Honest Joe"
Moreland intend to go to the conven-
ton at Grafton on August and NOM
mate him for congress from this dis.
trict. Col. Walke- had better look
out or they will succeed in getting his
scalp,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

Go to 1874 w. King street TO see best
line OF sideboards in city at special
low prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

Captain Colston, editor of the DEM
ocrat, has at last succeeded in land :
ing position from the hands of his
party. They have kept him in the
back ground for some time, but ac-
cording to the old adage-all things
come to those who wait. So it was
with the Captain. The County court
appointed him coroner. Now, the
Captain, with sad aud forlorn ooun-
tenance, can have the painful duty of
holding an inquest over the corpse of
his own blasted and shattel ed polite
al ambitions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

All kinds of fowls at the Ladies
aud Gents Lunch Parlor. 1l3 +. Mar
in St. L. A J. Pavne, Mgr. 6-4-2t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

Highest cash price paid for wool,
Blondel building, Luther hiller's old
stand.
Grav Silver
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18

BRYAN saws that he has burned all
his tridges behind him. All his
bridges in front Of him have also been
burned by somebody. ard there he is.
Philadelphia Press.
"The Daily Paper at Sea- which
we hear about is probably the demo-
cratic paper that Is irving to figure
out what its party platform is going
to be. Kansas City Journal.
The reorganizers must not forget
that the Bryan following can raiss q
tremendous yell and that in Missouri
a democratic audience is apt to join
in. st, Louis Globe Democrat
1t is fully understood in st. Louis
that the suppression Of bull fights
does not apply to the democratic nat
ionsl convention New York Mail
There is some talk of Governor
White calling an extra session of the
legislature the last of this month.
Some republicans think that this
would be unwise at this time; other
politicians think that such a move
would go long ways towards quiet
ing the much discussed tax-reform
question. Whatever the outcome will
be, we think the governor will act
wisely and for the best interest of the
state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
Is THIS Rtngs

Last Saturday a small number of
democrats assembled in the court
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-18
An AppaIling Disaster.

The great disaster which occurred
on East river, near New York, last
Wednesday, is one of the most apal-
ling casastrophes that has ever befall.
en- this country. To think of over
500 people, most of them women and
children. meeting such sad death is
too terrible to reflect upon. In the
midst OF pleasure they were in the
Jaws of death. Going for day of
recreation only to land in eternity.
Are words adequate to describe the
horror and awfulness of such a scenef
This last year has been noted for
dreadful calamities. The burning of
the Chicago theatre in which over 600
people lost their lives shocked the en-
tire country. The wreck of the Du-
quesne limited was one of the most
serious that has happened for many
years. But this great calamity car
ries with it increased sorrow. May
the day be far distant before such a
disaster ever befalls this country
again
There should be strict investiga-
ton as to the cause of dhis tragedy
and the blame placed where it belongs.
Human life must be protected. If it
was the fault of the owners of the
boat that proper precautions were
not taken in case of accident, then
those who were responsible should be
punished to the full extent of the law.
Let the whole world know that pas
sengers on steamboat or railroad
train must have the greatest protec-
ton that can be given, or those on
whom the blame falls should suffer
just punishment for neglect of duty.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-28
War
News
WARRIORS ARE RESTING.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 22.-The rival
armies of Russia and Japan entrench-
ed short distance from each other
south of the Shakhe river are forced
to continued inactivity until the fine
weather now prevailing dries the sod
den ground and the tired warriors are
sufficiently rested to resume opera
tions
A dispatch from Mukden reports
that the Russians yesterday confined
themselves to bombardment of
Shalshe Station and the adjoining viii
lage of Lamatung, the Japanese feebly
responding.
Russian correspondents report that
some regiments of the Fifth Siberian
corps have been engaged in slight
skirmishes on the advance line the
past few days.
Che Foo, Oct 22.-News from Port
Arthur brought to Che Foo by. junk
which left there October 19ssays a
fierce bombardment which began Oc-
tober 16 was still progressing without
interruption. Many buildings had been
damaged and ships in the harbor had
also been hit by shells, but the extent
of the damages are not stated. The
Japanese have placed guns of large
caliber on Iunjida mountain. The
Russians continue making Sorties sue.
cessfully and inflicting heavy losses
on the besiegers, whose losses since
the commencement of the siege are
said to have been $4,000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-28
Meeta Death In Odd wax.

Ona, the 12-year-old son of Carrie
Watson. is dead of loclkjaw at Cory
don, Ind, resulting from a fractured
bone of the arm. Several days ago
the boy was attempting to ride calf
in a field. The animal was playful
and threw him to the ground. He
fell on his left arm, the bone of which
snapped and. protruding from the
flesh, stuck into the ground. He was
pinned, unconscious, for several hours
until discovered by accident by q
laborer returning home in the even
ing. Specialists were summoned, but
their utmost endeavors were without
avail.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-28
UNITED BY A DREAM.

oedensburg, N. ", Man Prompted by
Revelation Seeks and Finds Aged
Parent-Had Been Absent Forty
Three Years.
A long lost father has been located
in Ogdensburg, N. Y, through a
dream. The incident is a rather pc
culiar one, the truth of which is vouch-
ed for by the dreamer himself. Dur
ing the war of the rebellion, Frank
Ashley, of Cooks Corners, N. Y, en-
listed at the call to arms and marched
away. When peace was restored, he
returned to his home and resumed
work on the farm. But the life he
had led in the army made farming a
dull occupation to him, and he finally
went to Cotton, where he engaged as a
sawyer in lumber mill. For few
months his family heard from him
regularly, but suddenly all communi-
cation ceased, and, as years passed,
his family came to the conclusion that
he had gone to join his comrades in
the life beyond-that he was dead.
One night recently his son, Henry
Ashley, respected farmer, who was
only youngster when his father left
home, dreamed that If he went to Og-
densburg he would find his father. The
next morning he related his dream to
his wife, who only laughed, putting lit
tie reliance in the dream.
Mr.. Ashley could not get the dream
out of his mind, so at last he determ-
ined to come to Ogdensburg, being
fully convinced that when he returned
to his home he would find his long lost
parent. Arriving in the city he made
inquiry among relatives, none of
whom had heard anything of his
father Finally the young man visited
Frank Johnson, customs officer at the
Ferry dock, who is also quartermaster
of Ransom post, No. 354, G. A. r., in
that city, and to him related his story
There the son was informed that a
man named Frank Ashley was at that
moment in the city hospital, sent from
the soldiers home at st. Louis, Mo-,
for treatment. Henry Ashley went to
the hospital at once, and after con-
versing with the patient for a short
time he was convinced that his dream
had come true-that the sick man was
his father.
The senior Ashley could hardly re-
alize that 1t was his son to whom he
was talking, the 43 years that had
elapsed during his absence having
transformed the child as when last
seen into man of middle age. The
recognition was an affecting one. The
old man is recovering, and as soon as
able will go to the home of his son.
He draws liberal pension and is 76
years old. He had been an inmate of
the soldiers home at st. Louis for q
long time.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-28
A RAID ON LOTTERY MEN.
Agents of Foreign Concerns Were Ar
rested in New York City and Thou
sands of Tickets Were Seized.

Agents OF foTSI9n concerns were AT
rested in New York City and Thou
sands of Tickets Were Seized.
New York, Oct. 24.-In series Of
raids, representatives of District At
torney Jerome's Office yesterday seiZ-
ed 100000 worth Of lottery tickets
here and arrested six men and one
woman.
The prisoners are charged with SELL
ing lottery tickets at wholesale to
ticket peddlers. Most of them osten-
sibly sold steamship tickets" though
one advertised his place of business
as real estate Office, and another
was the proprietor of dry goods
store.
All of the places, it is alleged, sold
four kinds of tickets, representing
foreign lotteries. The tickets of two
German lotteries which are legalized
by the German government are said
to be brought into this country by
stewards of steamships and smuggled
to the agents, who in turn deliver
them to the smaller agents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-28
FOUGHT OVER POLITICS.
Men Attended Church and Then Quar-
relled-one Is Dead and Another
Fatally Wounded,


Men Attended Church and Then Quar-
relled-one Is Dead and Another
Fatally Wounded.
Huntington, W. Va, Oct. "a
Within half an hour after the benedic-
tion had been pronounced at the close
of services in the little church near
Mil Creek, on the Big Sandy river
yesterday, one man who had listened
to the sermon was dead and another
was fatally stabbed. The tragedy was
the result of political argument in
which a half dozen members of the
congregation engaged after leaving
the church.
The state tax laws are an issue Of
Importance in the pending campaign
in West Virginia, and when church
was out a group of men stood near
the building and began discussing the
question. The argument grew bitter
and in short time blows were struck.
Ralph Wellman, who had taken a
leading part in the dispute, is alleged
to have drawn revolver and shot
Kennedy, who died within q few min
utes. A moment after the shot was
fired Henry Wellman received knife
thrust and fell with blood streaming
from wound in his chest
The police were notified and Ralph
Wellman, Foster Wright and John
Shrewsbury were arrested.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-28
BLOOD WILL TELL
A THEORY SUPPORTED BY FRESH,
CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE
A Recent Instance Proves That womnnS,
Happiness Is Largely Dependent on the
State of Her Blood.

A Recent Instance Proves That n womnn'p,
Happiness is Largely Dependent on the
State of Her Blood.
When the blood is disordered every
organ of the body is affected unfavof8bly-
and fails to discharge its functt6hS,
properly. In the case Of every woman
nature has made special provision fog n
periodical publication of the blood afd
80 long as this occurs her health and
spirits unfailingly reveal the beneficial
results. So slight cause rs a cold or e,
nervous shock may produce suppyes-
sion of this vital function and until IL ip4
restored she is doomed to misery. The.
remedy that has proved most prompt
and effective in all disorders peculiar to,
the female sex, is that which brought.
such great relief to Miss Matte GrigSs,
of No. S07 Indiana street, Lawreffoe,
Kansas, concerning which she speaksas,
follows:
"In the winter Of 1909, from SOME
unknown cause, there was cessation
of functions peculiar to my sex for n fe--
riod of four months. I became very
weak and could not get up stairs with.
out help. had nausea and pain ahd q.
constant headache. was under the
care of q physician for three months,
but he did not succeed in curing ME.
Then n lady friend told me about the,
merits of DR.. Williams Pink Pills whSeh,
she had used in her family and aie In.
duced me to try them. 1t was in May
when 1 first began to use them andin.
June had fully recovered my heafth,
and have since remained perfectly
we'll"
In all cases Of delayed development Of
young girls in anemia or weakness due
to impoverished blood and, showin&it-
self in pallor, lack of ambition, despond-
ency and nervousness; also in the great
constitutional disturbances attending
the period known as the change OF life,
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are Invaluable
for women, whose health is always
closely dependent ON the state OF the.
blood. They are sold by all drug
gists. A booklet of valuable inforlna-
zion, relating to the care of a won1atl's
health at all important periods, and en-
titled Plain Talks to Women" wilrbs
sent free in a sealed envelope to any one
who chooses to write for 1t to the Dr..
Williams Medicine Company, Scheliec-
tady, n. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-28
a siq Robbery of seaIskins.

Detroit. Mich. Oct 24.-Edwin s.
Georges fur house on Jefferson ave-
nue. was entered early Sunday and
$4,000 worth of sealskin sacques were
stolen. The thieves climbed an iron
grating that guarded the entrance,
kicked in front window and after Sc
curing their plumber let themselves
out of the rear door with key that
hung near. 1t is supposed that the
robbers ran down to the river, two
blocks below. with their plunder and
escaped in launch which was seen
leaving the foot of Griswold about the
time the robbery was committed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-28
RUSSIANS PUSHING FORWARD.

Mukden, Oct. 25.-The Russian
forces on the left again crossed the
Shakhe river on October 81 and are
now pushing forward towards the
Japanese positions, entrenching as
they advance. AT the same time Rus
sian batteries are continually bom-
harding the Japanese, who can be
plainly seen busily engaged in max
ing trenches.
This plan of the Russians to en-
trench as they advance was adopted
because it was found in the recent big
battle that it was impossible to ad-
vance without some protection in the
face of the Japanese shrapnel fire.
The Russian batteries are now bet
ter screened than they were in former
engagements, but the troops on both
sides apparently make no great eff
forts to conceal themselves. The Rus
sian and Japanese armies are now
separated by less than four miles.
st. Petersburg, Oct. 25.-There is
no news of immediate importance
from the far east. The indications are
that both sides are heavily entrench-
ing, though it is believed that Gen.
Kuropatkin will be ready for for
ward movement at an early moment
unless heavy Japanese reinforcements
compel him to remain on the de-
fensive. Reports that Japanese REIN
forcements are arriving, taken in con-
nection with the enforced inactivity
of the Russian forces on account of
the weather, are felt to be grave
factor in the situation. There is rea-
son to believe that the Japanese are
drawing heavily upon the Port Arthur
army as well as on Japan, in hopes of
securing numerical superiority that
will enable Field Marshal Oyama to
inflict crushing blow upon Gen.
Kuropatkin when hostilities are re-
sumed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-28
Rnhher Shot lilmself.

Newark. N. j.. Oct. ga daring at
tempt was made Friday to rob the j,
S. Mundy machine works. The thief
succeeded in carrying off several
packages of money amounting to ST.
271, but was pursued and caught. Just
as his pursuers reached him he plac-
ed q revolver at his head and fired
twice, infiicting probably mortal
wounds. Previously he had fired at
but missed his pursuers. Before he
lost consciousness he said his name
was James Wilson and that he had no
home. The packages containing the
money were found in his coat pocket
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-10-28
FREQUENT skIRMlsHEs.

Toxic, Oct. 24.-Manchurian head.
quarters reporting by telegraph says
that the number of Russian dead
found on the battlefield and inferred
up to October % makes total of 10,-
550 Upon this total Russian casual
ties are estimated to exceed 10000.
The Japanese captured a total of 45
guns during the Shakhe operations,
The report of the Manchurian head
quarters follows:
"The enumerated spoils, etc, of the
battle of Shakhe follow:
prisoners, about 500; enemy's dead
left on the field, 10,500; 40 guns, 81
ammunition wagons, $500 shells,
5,474 rifles, $4,000 small arms, ammu-
milton, swords, shovels, axes and
tents. Besides the enumerated prop
erty the uncounted property, extend
ing over 25 miles, will reach an enor-
nous quantity"
Mukden, Oct. 24.-While no pitched
battle has occurred during the last
few days, the two armies are kept in
touch with one another, holding the
positions they occupied when the big
battle ended.
During the last few days there has
been frequent artillery firing, occa-
sional infantry attacks and daily
clashes between outposts and scouts
Che Foo, Oct. 24-The Japanese on
the afternoon Of October 16 resumed
their attack on the Russian outer
works at Rihlung mountain. After
four hours fighting they succeeded in
capturing a number of the Russian
trenches and one small hill