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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08

The nomination will not be made
in the ST. Louis convention until
today, and at this time and
at this distance, it cannot be
said with absolute certainty, who
the nominee will be, but the pro-
liability is gaining ground that Judge
Parker of New York will knock the
plum. The aninstructed southern del.
egations seem to be C ntralizing
around tn { silent man. So great is
the interest felt in the head of the
TICKET that very little attention is Civ
en- to the second place. Many Napo
Icons of political wire working are
vigorously pulling the ropes for
their respective favorites, and it is not
safe to forecast the result.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08
ST. LOUIS CONVENTION.

The National Democratic Conveu
ton, convened at St. Louis last We'd
nesday July 9th. 1t was called to order
at noon by the Hon. J. K. Jones,
chairman of the National committee,
and the Rev. John T. Cannon, pastor
of the Grand Avenue Presbyterian
church made the opening prayer. John
Sharp Williams, of Missis sippi was
made temporary chairman and deliv-
cred a rattling speech, which was
loudly applauded. The West Virginia
delegation organized by the election
of John D. Al-erson. Ex-senator H.
G. Davis was appointed on the com
mittee on platform o. S. Mckinney,
On credentials, John w. Davis on per
manent organization, Henry S. Wi
son on rules and order of business.
ExGov McCorkle was selected on the
committee to notify Ethe presidential
nominee, and c. Il. Tam ey the vice
presidential, and Col John r. Nc
Graw was chosen National commit
te oman
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08
To say that the 4th was quiet, in

To say that the 4th was quiet, in
this city, is to draw it very mildly.
Most of the stores were closed and
had decidedly sabbath day appear
auce. There was nothing in the ma
ture of a celebration going on here
and a great many went to other
points where there was more patriot
ism, or else took day OF recreation
in the country, or along the banks of
the Opequon and Potomac.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08
Steamship Wrecked.

Still another honor Is added to the
many that have recently occurred by
the sinking of the Danish line, Norge
June 28th with a passenger list of
TIA out of which only Ia8 were saved
The passengers were principally
Danes, Norwegians and Swedes on
their way to join friends and relatives
in the northwest states of America.
The vessel struck huge pile Of gran
lite, which rises out Of the Atlantic
400 miles from the Scottish main, at
night while most OF those on board
were asleep. The order, "all hands on
deck" was the signal for a rush
Those who reached there saw the
vessels bow crushed against the rock
The captain gave orders to reverse the
engines, and as the ship backed off it
was found that the water was rushing
through the hole in the bow and in
IL minutes from the time it struck the
ilfated vessel plunged, bow first, to
the bottom, carrying with it hope
less crowd of men women and chill
dren. Only 3 of the life boats, sue
ceeded in getting away from the hip,
others being lost in the effort TO
launch them. There were many dis
tressing scenes, and acts of heroism.
Only one Of the crew of the Norge
was saved, the captain and others of
the officers and crew standing by the
ship, until she sunk.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08
ESTRAY SHEEP

ewes, one black eve with eve
lamb with speckled head, white eve
with twin eve lambs, yearling white
eve with black face and legs. Have
been away from my place aoout 4
weeks, were seen last at the base OF
no ountain west of sbargahi. S. he
ward for information leading to their
VIM. Tedrick,
Ats Hedgesgille, w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08
Hi,Ks for July.

In Word and Works, for July, Rev.
Ira R. Hicks says:
This month begins in the last stage
of storm period central GU June goth
St orm perturbations of this period
will be well n their way toward the
Atlantic by III 4. Ist and and, with fair
and cooler weather following from the
west
A reactionary storm period is CEN
trail from the 4th to the 9th. AS the
Moon is on the celestial equator on
the 4th, we may reasonably calculat e
on decided rise in temperature, end
ing in thunder and rain storms dur
ing these reactionary days.
A Mars reactionary period covers
almost the entire month of July, be.
ing central on the 28th and run ming
into August
About the nth to 18th, the central
dates of the second July storm eriod
no one should be surprised bya wave
OF excessive warm weather. culminat-
ing in many threatening storms and
violent dangerous clustering. Some
local cloudbursts are probable he re
and there, but we do not believe that
sufficient rains will occur at this time
over wide extremes of the grainpro-
ducing regions. Heavy hail storms,
especially to the west and north, will
most likely attend these disturbances,
in which event temporary change to
much cooler may naturally be expect
ed. The 18th. 18th and 18th are the
days on which the eliminating crisis
of this period is to be looked for.
Change TO higher barometer, westerly
winds and cooler would be the nor
NAL order progressively behind or
west of the centers of storm areas.
On and touching the 18TH, 18th and
10Th the temperature will greatly in
crease, moving like a wave from west
to east Barometric unsteadiness and
final fall from low readings will &C
company the warmth, and many
threatening storm clouds with thun-
der and buster will take up their
march eastwardly across the country.
Heavy local concentrations of rain
and hail will touch scattered locali-
ties, but we fear that there will be Sc
rious lack of general, diffiused rains.
A regular Vulcan storm period COW
ering the 2Ist to the 18th, having its
center on the 72ud The most casual
observers and readers of weather re-
port will see that wave Of increaS-
e / warmth, attended by falling baro-
meter and other storm conditions, will
organize in the west and pass east
wardly across the country on and
touching the above days. More th-ea-
tening summer clouds, with thunder,
some rain and severe buster, will
break out along the paths of actual
storm areas.
On and touching the 10th and 28th
reactionary storm conditions will re-
turn with more than ordinary inten-
sity. At this time the earth will be
nearing the opposition of Saturn
that is, passing between the Sun and
the great planet, Saturn. The Moon
will also be in opposition with Earth
and Sun, or at its full, and the Mars
period will be exactly central. Great
warmth will in every probability,
reach climax OIL and next to these
dates.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08

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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08
EXCURSIONS

Only 81 90 to Washington and re-
tnrn Sunday July 10 via Baltimore Il
Ohio Railroad Special train will leave
Martinsburg at IS AM affording an
opportunity to spend all day sunday
among the attractions of either the
Capital or Monumental City
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08

The rain seems to be acting as a
pacifcator, for the time being, be-
tween the Japs and the Russians.
Both armies are said to be stuck in
the mud. in Manchuria.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08

The presidential fight, this year
will be quartette. The prohibition
lists and populists have both placed
tickets in the field. Thomas +. Wat.
son, Of Georgia for president and
Thomas II. Tribbl e, of Nebraska for
vice president constitute the Populist
ticket.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08
THOUGHTS FOR THE THOUGHT.
Full.

Not to enjoy lite but to employ life
ought to be our aim and aspiration.
He who makes no mistakes makes
no progress.
No man who willfully violates the
laws of his country has any right to
pose as a goo d citizen.
He who says every man for him
aelt, and the devil take the hinder
most, " is the DEVILS prey.
The thing you want to do is the
measure of your weakness. The thing
you do is the measure OF your
strength.
Hewho never attempts anything
until lie is sure be can do it lust right
is likely never to attempt anything at
all.
We judge ourselves by what wefeel
capable of doing. while others Judge
us by what we nave already DONE
Long fellow.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08

Scattering returns indicate an en-.
couraging list of Attn of July accident
from toy pistols and giant crackers,
and all the precincts have n OF been
heard from,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08
A CERTAIN CURE FoR chill.
BLAINS

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot,
Ease, powder. 1t cures chill blains
frostbftes, damp, sweating, SWOLLEN
feet. At all druggists and shoes stores
25c, I'm
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08
to Know Better.

Lyme hburg, Va. Jniy 40. B
Sleigh and Mis-, john Markham, both
about so years old, residents OF Bed
ford county, were arrested here last
night charged with clipping. Both
have families in Bedford county They
were taken this morning to Big Is
land, where, after a hearing before
Justice Scott, each was fined 5000 and
sent to Jail in default of payment.
Sleigh has a wife and six grown chill
dren and the woman has husband
and three children.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08

see Gray Silver before selling your
,ambs, or wool. He knows something's
lat viii De w"rth money t. you.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08

The Charles Town defeated tia
W nchester team, ia a game OF oas,
b., played in Winchester on the Attn
O. by a score Of 10 to
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-08

In another column will be found an
interesting letter from Editor c. w.
Buyer, written from st. Louis
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
SO cents and $500.
'THACHER MEDICINE co.
Chattanooga. Tenn.
A Sure Remedy.

Youths Companion.
Every decade sees the announce
mcnt OF some new remedy for the ills
OF society. Now 1t is cooperation
which Is to mitigate the struggle for
existence. Again it is uniform divorce
laws, or new marriage laws which are
to keep families stable and happy.
Christian socialism is to abolish
poverty. Some educational revolution
is to make men wiser for the problems
of living.
Women, in whose hands largely is
the application Of these remedies,
arrive sooner or later at two conclu-
sions about them. The first is that
there is no panacea for social ills.
Again and again one may be heralded
with biare Of trumpets, and again and
again it is proved worthless. But the
everlasting search for remedy is help
full and heaIthful. While We are look
ing for an infallibie release from our
difficulties, the mere act is an aid to
emancipation from them. So we may
not be weary of the continuing task.
The other fundamental truth Is that
there Is one way perennially open to us
for thss gradual solution of the prob
lens which beset society. The servant
question, the conf Ct between labor
and capital, the frictions of domstic
life, the imrerfections of education and
religlon--all these may be allevlated
by our becoming better folk. Other
panaceas come and go. This-the
raising OF the standard OF personal
character-remains forever effective.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
NO POISON IN CHAMBERLAIN'S
COUGH REMEDY.

From Napier, New Zealand, Herald !:
Two years ago the Pharmacy Board of
New South Wales, Australia, had an
analysis made of all the cough medi-
cines that were sold in that market.
Out OF the entire list they found only
one that they declared was entirely
free from all poisons This exception
was Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
made by the Chamberlain medicine
Company, Des Moines, Iowa, U. S. A.
The absence CT all narcotics makes
this remedy the safest and best that
can be had and it is with feeling of
security that any mother can give it to
her little ones. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy is especially recommended by
Its makers for coughs, colds Group and
Yhoopingcough. This remedy is for
sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
Coal Mans Chief Worker.

Coal has become mans chief work.
er, and horse labor and human man.
ual labor are slowly pushed aside
In the great transformation it has
been brain power that has triumphed
over brute strength. Man first sought
to shift his burden to the backs OF
the beasts Of the field, and the horse
became his patient friend and as
sistant; but now he seeks to harness
the elemental forces of nature to do
his bidding. The burden is thus
lightened without cruelty to any liv-
ing creature: neither man nor beast
has had his labors increased. but
steadily decreased.-St. Nicholas,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
NOT A SICK DAY SINCE.

II was taken severely sick with kid
ney trouble. tried all sorts of medl-
cines, none of which relieved me. One
day saw an ad. of your Electric Bit
tiers and determined to try that. After
taking few doses felt relieved, and
soon thereafter I was entirely cured,
and have not been sick a day since.
Neighbors of mine have been cured of
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Liver and Kid
ney Troubles and General Debility y
This is what B. F. Bass, of Fremont, n.
@ writes. Only 500 ct E. T. White
hnnd 4 Ga. Qxaaa1nfa
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for sixty years by millions Of
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. It soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pin, cures wind collie, and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by druggists in every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be
sure and ask for Mrs. Wlnslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
DO YOU NEED 4
MEDICINE?
Y ccs1s yov Kc7HiSe TO INVESTIGATE

There i no enc who does not need q
Liver Mcslicine occasionally.
TIE symptoms Of Liver Complaint are
well Known to every ore, such as consti-
pa:ios:. dyspepsia, loss Of appetite, sleep
lessr-ss. headache, a tired feeling and
1,la:;y others Ct a similar nature.
Thousands die annually by not needing
TIC warnings Of nature.
Many acquire some chronic disease
frc:s, which they never recover.
my O; these could be spared for years
of ,,sof :,ucs3, by keeping in the home
so,,,c reliable remedy.
We believe that we can convince any
fa;r-...iudel person that there is no bet
ter remedy for the Liver known, than
d. I.h,ac..;e<'s Liver and Blood Syrup.
IaEs formula is known, consisting of !:
s3ucf,:i, iivdrangea, Mandrake, Yellow
Dock. DandcIion. Sarsaparilla, Gentian,
Sienna and Iodiie of Potassium. You
know just What YOU are taking. How
many n.fi=r formulas of liver medicine
are Published? Ask your druggist about
tbs. II is already prepared and can be
taken Immediately.
he strength is extracted in the most
skillful manner, certainly superior to any
powdered preparation known. We also
manufacture a Liver Medicine in pow
derec form, with which any druggist can
supply you, but this, like all other dry
Liver Medicines requires preparation.)
DIR. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup
is pleasant to take. does not lose its
strength, as Liver Medicine in dry form,
and will keep in any climate.
Your doctor, however skillfu1, could
prescribe nothing better.
There is no opportunity for doctor
to make mistake in writing prescrip-
ton, or drug clerk to make mistake
in compounding the same, besides a
doctors bill and the cost of the medi-
cine) You can be absolutely sure of the
proper proportion being in every dose.
DR.. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup
has been used with the greatest conf
dence and success in thousands of homes
for 50 years, and is prepared by phar
macist of Is years experience, in labo-
ratory equipped with the most modern
appliances for the most perfect safety.
If yo,s do not understand your case,
srrite today for a Free sample bottle and
CDR. TAacAer's Health Book" Gira
yoM try it at Osr erpcnse. We knOsc schat
It wift do.
FOR SHE By ALL DIR UG GISTS.
so cents and 500.
!THACHER MEDICINE co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
DOESN'T RESPECT OLD AGE.

Its shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age, but
just the contrary in the csae of DR..
Kings New Life Pill. They cut of
maladles no matter bow severe and ir-
respective of old age. Dyspepsia,
Jaundice, Fever, Constipation all yield
to this perfect Pill. 25c at f. T.
Whitehead & Co.'S Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
GREAT LAKES ARE HIGH.
Larger CaSgoss Carried by Vessels
This Year Than in the Last
Ten Years.

The largest vessels Of the great
lakes have been able this year to carry
cargoes from seven to ten per cent
larger than at any time for the last
ten years, because the water in the
lakes has been considerably above the
mean level. The profits resulting
therefrom have accordingly been
greater. says the Cleveland Leader.
It has been variously estimated that
the water level is between one and
two feet higher than usual this year.
Harbors and rivers, therefore. have
been able to accommodate vessels OF
larger draft. This. of course, per-
mitted the owners to load their boais
more heavily, and since the cost Of
trips was only slightly increased with
greater tonnage, the profits have
been comparatively larger for each
trip.
In accounting for the unusual
amount Of water in the lakes this
year. Maj. Dan C. Kingman. United
States engineer for this district. said:
1.-The frequent and heavy rainfall
this season in the district drained by
the great lakes partly accounts for the
high level, but the comparatively
small amount of evaporation. because
of tho continued low temperature, has
had a great deal to do with it, too.
l do not know the exact figures, but
the water is considerably higher than
the mean level"
One Of the boats of the Pfttsburg
Steamship company last year carried
1900 tons of ore on one Of her trips.
and this year the same boat has car
ried 1900 tons This difference of
900 tons means q neat profit, and
when it is considered that this COM
pany owns and operates about $50
boats, it may be seen that the rising
of the lake level has been q big thing
for that company.
OF course it will be remembered that
this seasons shipping has been con-
paratively light, but it would seem
that it must have been comparatively
more profitable.
The change in the lake level has
wrought havoc with the game birds
which make their nests along the
shores Of the lake in this vicinity The
nests have been overwhelmed by the
high water, and the young birds have
been drowned. Thus certain kinds of
game on the south shore of Lake
Erie will be scarce this fall.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
HOW WE CATCH A COLD.

A cold is sometimes contracted while
remaining inactive for q while in an
uncomfortable room, or q cold draft,
or by falling to sleep under like condi-
lions. But most colds are caught by
sleeping too cold at night. Deep sleep
GAUGES sluggish circulation which rom
ders the system susceptible to change
Of temperature. To prevent colds
sleep under plenty Of cover. To cure
colds use Rydale's Elixir, It lessons tho
duration Of cold and prevents Pneu-
mouia. Ryonchitis and CousumpttQRe
- a Wfhifnasonia = Ga ~
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
WHEN YOU HAVE A BAD COLD

You want q remedy that will not
only give quick relief but effect per-
manent cure.
You want a remedy that will relieve
the lungs and keep expectoration easy.
You want a remedy that will coun-
teract any tendency toward pneumonia.
You want q remedy that 10 pleasant
and safe to take.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy meets
all theee'requirements and for the speedy
and permanent cure Of bad colds stands
Without pesg. For aale By +. T.
Wh1hafna6d e.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24

Doctor-Oh, we'll cure you in very
short time! Patient-You'd better.
The longer it takes you to cure me the
longer it will take me to pay your bill.
--Philadel phia Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24

"Do you remember that S. you Dor
rowed of me last June?
"Well, I should say I did. I lent
81 of 1t to Jones, and the skunk hasn't
paid me yet PUCK.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24

DIR. De Style-Your lecture on the
appendix was immense. didn't think
it was in you.
DIR. Gunbusta-lt isn't. I had it
cut out last year.-New York Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24

II you must grumble go off alone in
to the middle of forty acre field and
talk to yourself. And talk yourself
down too. Your companions will en-
Joy it immensely.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
Enjoyed the Sermon,

0o3 1000.
II certainly did enjoy your sermon. i"
said the hard case, who seldom attended
church.
Indeed" replied Rev. Mr.. Tawker.
"And which part did you enjoy the
most7"
II guess it was the part where I
dreamed had q million dollars.
adelphia Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
Rats Gathering Crab Apples.

The family of one of the well-to-do
citizens OF Oxford, N. H., while sitting
under = crab apple tree few days age
were attracted by an unusual rustlina
overhead. Investigation revealed Is
full-sized rats gathering the crop and
carrying the apples across an extern
porized bridge built to the house and
from there through a hole gnawed
through the side of the house into the
attic, where q large quantity of fruit
was laid away for winter use. - Boston
Globe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24

Friend-I didn't knew you painted.
Host-I dou't. Friend--But YOUR Dor
trait says, "Tbomas Newrich--by him.
SELF" IIost-Well, amt by myself!
There amt nobody else about.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24
THE EXACT THING REQUIRED
FOR CONSTIPATION.

GAS certain purgative and blood
purifier Chamberlain's Stomach end
Liver Tablets seem to be the exact
thing required, strong enough for the
most robust, yet mild enough and safe
for children and without that terrible
gripping so common to most purga-
tives," say R. S. Webster & Co, Udora,
Ontario, Canada. For sale by E. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-24

x11ICexUS0 S0CC100.
A student of the population of the an
thracite region of Pennsylvania reports
that there are $50, 600 people inhabiting
that section, of whom 43O, 900 are foreign
born. OF this latter number over $4,000
cannot read or write-Chicago Tribune.