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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-10-09

Laurence Williams, son of. Col C. A.
Williams, left during the week for
Cornell college,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
Woman to Carry the Mail.

After two men had resigned because
of the rigors of the position, Miss Ruth
Lane, 10 years old, graduate of Tabor
academy, and educated for teacher,
has been appointed rural mail carrier.
In a recent civil service examination for
candidates Miss Lane was the only
woman to enter. She stood third when
the results were given out. The first two
applicants were given trial at the work
and resigned. One of the requirements
Is to cover twice daily route of 20 miles.
In winter the route IS full of difficulties.
in many places being practically impass-
able In the last four years none Of the
men cared to carry the mail again after
year Miss Lane. who is a western
girl and good horseback rider. says
she is confident she can do the work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
CORTELYOU THE MAN
MANY REPUBLICANS WANT HIM
TO CONDUCT CAMPAIGN.
Secretary Of Department Of Commerce
and Labor May Resign His Posi-
ton to DO Active Parti-
san Work
washlngton tp. Cd speclal.

George b. Cortelyou formerly secre-
tary to the late President Mckinley,
later secretary to President Roosevelt,
and named by the latter as secretary Of
the recently created department Of COM
merce and labor In the cabinet, will
probably be selected to succeed the late
M. A. Hanna as chairman Of the national
republican committee.
While in no sense endeavoring TO an
ticipate the action Of the Chicago con-
vention or that Of the national commit
tee to be chosen at that convention.
President Roosevelt and leaders Of the
republican party generally have can
yassed for months the subject Of the ma
tional Craftsmanship.
From time to time the names Of vari-
GUS prominent republicans have been
published In connection with the chair
manship, but the gossip about the matter
had no firmer basis than conjecture.
To the late Senator Hanna the presi-
dent expressed the desire that Mr.. Hanna
might see his way clear again to assume
the responsibilities Of national chair
man. That expression met the approval
of republicans generally. To no one
else, however, has anything so nearly
approximating a proffer Of the chairman
ship been made.
Several widely-known and influential
republican leaders have been considered
for the important position. Some time
ago the name of Secretary Cortelyou was
suggested. 1t met instant favor. 1t Is
known that Mr.. Cortelyou sustains very
close relations not only with President
Roosevelt, but also with party leaders
throughout the country. He is regarded
as being admirably equipped for the po-
sition, possessing fine executive ability
and thorough knowledge of men and af-
fairs
For several years he has been inti-
mately identified with political manage
ment, scarcely any man sustaining more
confidential relations with President Nc
Kinley, Senator Hanna and President
Roosevelt than he. If he should be Sc
lected national chairman he would re-
sign his position in the cabinet and de-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04

y Ysu Have Dyspepsia, Read This.
The old way OF taking pepsin. bis
nuth, etc., to cure dyspepsia Is all
wrong. They may be pu In tab
lets or In liquid, the resuaSis Just the
same. The object is to create arti-
ncial digestion, but this does not
make cure. Stop taking the pepsin,
etc., and you have your dyspepsia or
indigestion back again. People use
cocaine or opium for nervous trou-
bles and sick-headache, 1t does not
cure, stop taking the drugs and the
pain and distress return. The only
Common Sense Method is to drive out
OF the system the cause of dyspepsia
and sick headache, by cleansing the
stomach and bowels, at the same
time using medicine that will act on
the liver. This forces through the
glands Of the stomach the digestive
duid that nature intended. In this
way you cure dyspepsia. The medi-
cine that cures dyspepsia by this
method is called DR.. Gums Improved
Liver Pills. Druggists sell these pills
at Csc. per box. 1t only takes one pill
for desc. Sold By e. G.. Shepherd,
druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
BEGAN AS REPORTER.
LIFE STORY OF CONGRESSMAN
HIT rs INTERESTING.
Took Down the Celebrated Debate Be-
tween Lincoln and Douglas
Recognized Authority on
Foreign Affairs.
Chicago Special.

older men remen4DSf what younger
men should learn, that the latest Illinois
candidate for the vice presidency was a
shorthand reporter, who took down the
celebrated debate bets'ee Lincoln and
Douglas. 1t was Lincoln himself who
called Mr.. Hit by his endearing name.
Bob" and to old and young he has been
bob" Hit ever since. He began his
connection with the general assembly OF
Illinois in 1858, 1859 and 1860. being the
Official reporter OF debates. In the early
years Of the war he occupied confiden-
tial position under Secretary Stanton.
In 1863 he was secretary of a senate
committee. and in 1865 he accompanied
q board Of treaty commissioners to the
northwest, ascending the Missouri river
for a distance OF $500 miles and reliev-
ing the monotony of official labor by
sending letters to the Chicago Tribune
describing lonely desert, scourged by
ferocious sayages, where to-day are
thousands OF smiling homesteads. In
1867 and the following year he made q
visit to Europe, which was extended to
Jerusalem, and on which trip he had the
extraordinary experience of being cap
tured and released by Greek bandits on
the famous plains OF Marathon.
BY 1871 the modest man from Illinois.
for so he always had been called even
aften years of most distinguished serv-
ice, began his really public career. He
went to Santo Domingo with commits
sion sent there by President Grant to
consider the question of the annexation
of the island, and 1t was Mr. Hit who
prepared and presented the report OF the
commission, thus early in his career get
ting a taste of the expansion policy OF
the United States, with which he has
been associated intimately ever since.
A year later one finds this extraordinary
reporter taking down stirring testimony
of the kuklux committee, and here again
it was Hit who wrote large section
Of the voluminous report He was for a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04

the laird of Skibo Is assisted by his
wife in working out the details of his
various schemes Some of them are
said to be suggested in the first in
stance by her Before her marriage, the
former Miss Louise Whitfield was, Of
course, personally concerned with
many New Yc~k philanthropic socie-
ties, and well-known worker among
the poor of American cities.
Although an American woman Mrs.
Carnegie is almost as enthusiastic as
her husband in her admiration for Scot
land and things Scottish, and finds an
outlet for her artistic tastes in en-
bellishing her residences here and In
America with those decorative schemes
and ornamental devices which impart
to them Scottish atmosphere.
Among the recreations in which she
delights almost equally with Mr.. Carne-
gle is golf and the vigorous exercise she
thus obtains accounts in no small meas
ure for the excellent health she enjoys.
Mrs. Carnegie is an ardent believer in
her husbands doctrine that the possess
sion of wealth carries with it an obliga-
ton to help others rise above the OBJ
stacles of poverty to careers of useful
ness and happiness. Probably. however,
she would hardly subscribe to his declar-
alton, made, by the way, before he was
married, that ''the man who dies rich
dies disgraced." for 1t Is certain that
their one child, Margaret will never be
left dependent on her own exertions for
a living. But it is well known that Mrs.
Carnegie has more than once avowed
her purpose of doing her best to train
her daughter to spend money wisely.
that Others may profit by it, and not de-
vote it to indulgence in selfish luxuries.
Apart from participation in her hus-
bands charities, Mrs. Carnegie devotes
much Of her private purse to beneticent
objects, both here and in America, but
this is done so unostentatiously that the
world hears nothing of it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
Disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessness is responsible for many
railroad wreck and the same causes
are making human wrecks of suffer-
ers from Threat and Lung troubles.
But since the advent of Dr.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, even the worst
cases can be cured. and hopeless res
ignation is no longer necessary. Mrs.
Lois Cragg of Dorchester, Mass, Is
one of many whose life was saved by
DR.. Kings New Discovery. This
great remedy is guaranteed for all
Throat and Lung diseases by all drug
gists. Price soc. and s1.00. Trial
bottles free.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04

sole support of his helpless parents.
never seeing the inside of a school
house until 16 years old At is he
walked to Warren county, Indiana,
and got job of saving wood at 50
cents a day. The next five years he
worked on farm and went to school
In winter. Later he~taught school and
studied law, beginning his professional
PRACTICE at Wi!liamsport. In 1890 he
was elected state senator for the coufi-
ties Of Warren and Franklin. In 1894
he was nominated for congress in the
old Ninth district. His election gave
Indiana its youngest congressman in
40 years. He is married and lives at
Lafayette.
The platform on which Mr.. Hanly
runs pledges new confidence in the
wisdom and efficacy of the protective
tariff. with change of schedules as
conditions demand, but made con-
sistently with the policy of protection.
1t advocates the gold standard, ap-
proves the course of President Roose-
welt with reference to combinations Of
capital in restraint of trade, approves
the reciprocity treaty with Cuba, the
Panama transactions, the Philippine
policy, international arbitration and a
Just pension policy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04

RADIO after having dfned pretty cozily
somewhere or other. Vanbrugh was sit
ting at desk in his private room just
off the main faro bank when Baldwin
stepped in.
"'Hello, Tom, said Baldwin to Van
brugh. How are you feeling?'
"'Still Mob hilly,' replied Vanbrugh.
When are you going to transfer the deed
of that piece of ground to me, anyway
TOM replied Baldwin, I'm getting
tired of hearing you talk about that
ground. Come out here and get behind
the box and Lucky led the way into the
main faro room. Vanbrugh,. seeing that
there was going to be something doing
Enthusiastically Baldwinesque, fol-
lowed him with alacrity.
1.-THE dealer at one of the no-limit
tables was just shutting the cards for
another boxful.
"'Sit down there, Tom, and get busy,
said Baldwin to Vanbrugh, pointing to
the dealers chair Vanbrugh slid into
it.
of the ace loses, Tom Baldwin said,
without trace of excitement, to Van
brugh, the Mob hill ground is yours. If
the ace wins the Market street block is
mine. How about that?'
''vanbrugh nodded. He shuffied the
cards. did the usual courtesy in faro
bank of passing them over to Baldwin to
cut-Lucky could cut 26 cards as well
as any veteran faro-bank dealer-and
slid the cards into the box.
With your permission, gentleman,
said Vanbrugh TO the other players
around the table whose play had been in
terrupted, and they leaned back in their
chairs to watch the outcome.
Baldwin removed the round-topped
Panama from his head, and the cabbage
leaf which he always wore inside of his
hat in hot weather fell to the floor just
as Vanbrugh started to slide the cards
out of the box. Baldwin stopped TO pick
up the piece of cabbage leaf and replace
1t in his hat. Before he stood up erect
again he was owner of Vanbrugh's Mar
ket street block. The ace had come out
on the right side for Baldwin while he
was STOPPING over.
II your name isn't a fit, Lucky, I'll
be- was all that Vanbrugh said, and
on the following morning he transferred
the Market street property to Baldwin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04

RG1AAN0AS "a AAAAAAeAs7.f
time private secretary of Senator oliver
p. Morton, one of the great republican
leaders of the day and through him kept
in close touch with the party policy.
In October, 1874. Mr.. Hit was married
to Miss Sallie Reynolds, of Lafayette,
Ind, and it needs no gushing society re-
porter to say of Mrs. Hit to-day that she
is one of the most distinguished and at
the same time one of the most popular
women in the city of Washington, where.
for nearly 20 years she has been recog-
nized as a social leader. Born in Ohio,
living in Illinois since his early child
hood, and married to brilliant Indiana
woman, Mr.. Hit seems to possess the
best possible attributes for warm sup
port in three influential states.
IL is probably true to-day that Mr.. Hit
is the greatest living American author
ity on the active diplomacy Of the new
world. There has been scarcely any de-
yelopment in our foreign relations
within a generation with which he has
not had more or less to do. Grant APP
pointed him secretary OF legation at
Paris in December, 1874, while he was
on his wedding tour. and for six years
the home Of the Hits in the French cap
ital was the scene of the most brilliant
congregations of American in all Eu-
rope. Two sons-Robert Reynolds and
William Floyd Hitt--were born abroad,
tut were American citizens, as a matter
of course.
In 1882, Congressman Hawk, Of what
was then the sixth Illinois district, died
suddenly two days before the time set
Tor the congressional convention. A
committee called on Mr.. Hittat his home
ST Mount Morris, much to his surprise.
and he was nominated and elected, serv-
ing the people Of his district faithfully
and well from that Cay to this. period
Of twenty-five years.
AS a matter of course, Mr.. Hits diplo-
matte experience gave him an immedi-
ate berth on the foreign affairs commit
tee. He had an intimate connection with
the celebrated Cutting case, which
nearly resulted in war with Mexico, and
il was Mr.. Hit, who, by a wonderful
speech in the house, defeated a resolu-
ton for the threatening demand upon
Mexico, thus averting what would have
proved a disgraceful war. He made his
mark in the committee and on the floor
Of the house whenever foreign affairs
were under discussion. yet in addition
to that found time to participate In de-
bate over matters OF current interest,
being particularly industrious In looking
after the demands of his own district.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
HE NEVER FLINCHED.
AN EXCITING MINUTE IN LUCKY
BALDwIN's LIFE.
Stake on Turn of Card Was Alone
Worth a Fortune - Gambling
House Keeper Lost and
Executed the Deed.
Washington %. Cd special.

W washington ". ~ Special
THAT somewhat Psychological story
In the recent cable news about the Mis-
sissipu eosonel-psom who succeeded
in batting ss25.s0O out Of the Monte Car
10 institution of chance In two weeks
play sounds pretty good. but it seems to
me that 1t took him long time to get
hold of little money like that" re-
marked a member Of Washington Old
eS pnhabsGnts' association, whose only
prolonged absence from the capital DUR
ing 60years occurred when he joined the
'40ers In California Il once saw that
sprightly young man, Lucky Baldwin.
win $200.e IN considerably less. than
a Hinate, although there were no cables
or telegraphs at that time to fash the
news anDend the world.
THAT happened one night in Septem-
Der, 1856. Baldwin owned several acres
Of fine land on the crest of what is now
known Is - hill in San Francisco
This property even at that time, on ac-
coant of its obvious future value for
high-grade residence purposes, was
worth easily 100000.
Tom vanbrugh. the proprietor OF the
FL Dorado, bic San Francisco gamb-
ling club, owned faD banks all the length
of the slope as far as 1t was then settled.
in addition to possessing big gambling
club in the City OF Mexico, and he was a
millionaire several times over Van
brugh wanted Lucky Baldwin's parcel
Of Mob hill gDpund but Baldwin wouldn't
even talk about selling IT, Vanbrugh
owned whole block on Lower Market
street, on which Baldwin wanted to
build. It was worth about the same
amount as Baldwin's Mob hill ground.
Yanbrugh had offered to trade the Mar
ket street block for the piece of Mob hill
land, but Baldwin wouldn't listen to him.
fhat's<he way it stood between Bald
win and Vanbrugh on this night in Sep
TENDER, 1856, when Baldwin strolled,
along toward midnight, into the Ell Do
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
TYPICAL AMERICAN WOMAN.
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, Modest Part
ner Of the Iron King, Aids Him
in His Charities.
London lEng.l speclal.

Mrs. Andrew Carnegie sat, quite re-
Gently. for the accompanying photo
graph, which her friends consider one
Of the best she has ever taken Shar-
Ing her husbands tastes for country
life and aiming in all things to be a
companion to him, Mrs Carnegie cares
little for the allureme.ts of society,
and, save when dispensing the gen.
erous hospitality Of Skibo cattle to its
fortunate guests. is little seen by those
who figure most conspicuously in the
London whirl of wealth and fashion.
Probably few persons apart from the
Carnegies' intimates realize how much
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
JOHN LEE WEBSTER.
Nebraska Republicans Want to sss
Him Nominated for Second
Place Next June.

John Lee Webster, whose friends are
organizing in Nebraska to procure for
him the republican nomination for vice
president, is lawyer OF Omaha and is
widely known for his defense Of the In
dams and for other cases in which he
has disclosed legal talent of an unusual-
ly high order. He has won his prominent
position at the bar by innate ability and
unrelenting industry. He is native of
Ohio and 81 years of age. He has been
quite prominent in the political affairs
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04

of his state. In~1901 he was candidate
for the United States senatorship, and
he was delegate at large and chairman
Of the state delegations to the national
conventions of 1892 and 1896. Mr.. Web
ster also was delegate to the last Ne
braska state constitutional convention
and was honored by being elected its
president. A committee has been or
ganized TO advocate his claims before
the national convention in Chicago next
June.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04

probable Chairman of the National Repub-
lican Committee.)
vote his entire time to the work of the
campaign. In measure, this would in
volve personal sacrifice.
The suggestion of Secretary Cortelyou
for chairman does not meet the approval
of the presidents more experienced po-
litical advisers He has been Investigate
ing the trusts and combinations of cap
ital. and the democrats, they say, would
at once charge that he was selected as
chairman to use the information he pos
sessed to bring the trusts and capitalistic
combinations to terms, and compel them
to contribute to the republican cam
paign.
1t is asserted with emphasis that no
absolute decision yet has been reached,
but prominent men in the councils of
the republican party have impressed on
the president the desirability of Secre-
tary Cortelyou's selection.
1t is reasonably certain that J. w.
Blythe, ofIowa, Will be prominently iden-
titled with the conduct of the republican
campaign in the west, and it is likely
ihat he may be the vice chairman of the
national committee or subehairman
in charge Of the western end of the cam
paign. For time he was urged by Sem
ator Allison for the Craftsmanship, but it
is probable he will occupy the position
here indicated.
Cornelius n Bliss, of New York, for
many years treasurer Of the national
committee, probably will again fill that
v,Cufffrp
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
Not a Sick lax Since.

Il was taken severely sick with
kidney trouble. tried all sorts Of
medicines, none Of which relieved me J.
One day saw an ad. Of your Electric
pitters and determined to try that.
After taking a few doses | felt re-
lieved, and soon thereafter was en-
tirely cured, and have not seen a sick
day since. Neighbors of mine have
been cured Of Rheumatism Neuralgia,
Liver and Kidney troubles and Gen.
eral Debility" This is what B. f.
Bass. of fremont, N. c., writes.
Only SOC. at all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04

C. W. Tabler, w. s. Harper & Co.
dc not hesitate to recommend Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure to their friends and
customers. Indigestion Gauges more
Ill health than anything else. 1t de-
ranges the stomach, and brings On all
manner Of disease. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat, cures In
digestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
disorders. Kodol is not only per-
feet digestant but tissue building
tonic as well. Renewed health, per-
feet strength and increased vitality
follow its use.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
BEGAN LIFE AS A LABoRER.
Republican Candidate for Governor Of
Indiana Fine Type Of Self
Made Man.
I.afayette (Ind.) Special.

]. Franklin Hanly, who Was nom
mated by the republicans for gov
ernor Of Indiana. presents living ex-
ample of a poor boy who has risen
by virtue Of his own efforts. Five
years before being elected to congress
he was ditcher and common farm
hand, working for 10 cents day. He
was born in log cabin in Champaign
county, Illinois, April A, 1863. His ia
Their was an invalid and his mother
blind. AT ii years OF age he was the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
A cure for plies.

81 had bad case of piles" says G.
r. Carter, of Atlanta, Ca, "and con-
suited physician who advised me to
try box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. / purchased box and was
entirely cured. 1t is splendid for
piles, giving relief instantly, and
heartily recommend 1t to all suffer-
trs." DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is
unequalled for its healing qualities.
Eczema and other skin diseases, also
sores, cuts. burns and wounds OF
every kind are quickly cured by It.
Sold by c. w. Tabler, w. s. Har-
per & Co
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
Electrical Tree In India.

An electrical tree has been discov-
cred In forest in central India. It's
leaves are of highly sensitive ma.
ture. and so full of electricity that any
person who touches one of them re.
ceiyes an electric shock. 1t has very
singular effect upon a magnetic
needle. and will influence it at a dis
lance OF even 40 feet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
An extremely Unpleasant Condition

You are probably fond of outdoor
exercise, and indulge in driving, ska
ting or walking, vet each pleasure has
its draw back. Yeu find your hands,
lips and other exposed parts roughen.
ed and chapped by the cold atmos-
phere. This could be -obviated or the
condition cured by Parola Cream.
Instant relief from the burning sem
satien. For sale by G. o. WEAVING &
Go
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
CHURCH BELL IN BIG TREE.
Picturesque Feature of Little Mission
Church in German Town in
South Africa.
BERLIN (Germanyl speelaI.

Church authorities, like private indi-
viduals, have to make the best of cir
cumstances, and the most picturesque
feature of little mission church in
German South Africa is its bell tower.
The chapel is of the simplest style Of
architecture, and nowhere in 1t was
there a place to hang bell. A bell has
conscience-awakeningq qualities in places
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-04
Sure Cure for Piles.

Itching Piles produce moisture and
cause itching, this form, as well as
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles
are cured by DR.. Bo-san-ko's Pile
Remedy. Stops itching and bleeding.
Absorbs tumors. SOC far at Drug
gists, or sent by mail. Treatise free.
Write me about your case. DR.. Boz
sanko, Phila. Pa.