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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
communication.

We have often wondered why it was
so important to elect Mr.. Parks presi-
dent Of the county court. 1t is, of
course, important to the democratic
ring. The democrats were anxious and
willing two years ago to trade for
votes on any body. Tue Legislature
men and congressman, in fact, every
man on the ticket was traded for
Parks. Thew even sacrificed Frank
Doll for clerk. the best Office in the
county. as the returns from Mill Greek
district and the Third ward plainly
show. Where Mr. Parks gained some
other democrats lost,
But an examination of the records
show that he has been valuable ac-
QUESTION and useful TO the ring, For
example: The partisan geramander of
Hedgesville district. The county court
in December 1908, acting upon a pc
titon of eighty voters of Hedgesville
district. called their attention to the
fact that there had been over $50 votes
cast at one precinct, and referred
them to the law which says that each
precinct shall contain as nearly as
practicable 200 voters. barred on the
number of votes cast at the last cleo
ton for presidential electors, but no
precinct shall contain more than $50
voters, and if $50 or more votes shall
be cast at any voting place it shall be
the duty Of the county court to divide
such precinct as equally as possible
so that the new precincts formed
thereof, or in part thereof. shall each
contain 200 voters as nearly as practi.
cable.
Now. Hedgesville district had over
700 voters Precinct number / in
Hedgesville had nearly 300 voters,
which made the DUTY Of the county
court very lain. so they proceeded
according to law and divided said pre-
cinct aud established precinct number
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

4 At Dry Run school house, making
4 precincts in the district, charging
boundary between precincts No. i. 2
and 3. which are Hedeesville, Colum-
bus school house aud Tomahawk; a
division which was equitable and fair
and satisfactory to the voters ia gem
eral. but not satisfactory 10 the demo-
cratic ring which usually supervises
the actions Of the court in time for
their approval. This had gotten on
the records without tie sanction If
the ring. But the ring. viii. Stuart
W. Walker. lis brother Hunter in
command, informed the county court
that they would have TO reverse their
action. 80 lie presented petition 10
the court. containing five signatures.
not all of whom were voters in
HedgesvilIe district The petition
said that there should oils be three
precincts, viz. Hedgesvlle, Tomahawk
and Dry Run, and, N accordance with
plat aud description hereto attached
we believe that this subdivision will
be fair to all parties and will be more
convenient for the voters generally IN
rough weather. and more nearly equal
In the number Of voters to each pre-
cinct than any other practicable d.
vision. Now, they did not believe any,
thing of the kind, and tlfe court knew
they did not believe it, either.
This plat and description" cuts
out Columbus school house precicct
and forces those people to come to
Hedqesville, and causes about 30 or 30
voters, living south and west tf
Hedgesvjlle, to pass within 100 wards
of the voting place in Hedgesyille pre-
cinct No /. and.then travel six miles
to Walkers school house. Is this
= convenient sin rough weather.
Col. Walker had little difficulty
with Mr.. Clohan as county chairman
way back in 1890 over the precinct at
North Mountain school house, bnt did
not think lie would carry his spite
so far. But ON the 2Sth of April 1904,
Mr.. Parks called one of his numerous
special sessions. and put through this
geramander of the democrtio ring re-
gardless of the hardship that it lays
upon those voters. About sour out of
five of these voters, who are incon-
vepienced by this germander, are re-
pnblicans. They are also slaboriDg
men who depend upon their daily
labor for their living.
Gentlemen, are you not ashamed OF
yourselves? You can have no reason
for your actions that is not based on
partnership, and as fair honorable
men you should be above such in
fuences. After one of these "conven-
lent" trips. we believe those 30 or 30
voters on their return will thank the
democratic ring, Col. Walker, his
brother Hunter, Mr.. Parks aud the
county court, for having given them
a change of atmosphere, and trip
through the country in rough
weather. A Voter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

II shall not mis-represent the stu
alton. or appeal for votes for the ticket
upon false grounds. A democratic
victory will mean very little, if any,
progress on economic questions so long
as the party is under the control of
the Wall street element. The lator
plank as prepared by Judge Parker's
friends on the subcommittee was a
straddling, meaningless plank. The
nomination of Judge Parker virtually
nullifies the antitrust plank. -
william Jennings Bryan.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
rhe other side.

The Berkeley Democrat in its last
issue boasts that Hon. George NJ.
Bowers said that this present county
court has done more for the roads
than has been done for years, Com
missioner Bowers requests us to say
that what ,caused him to utter this
statement was when the grade was
being made on the Hedgesville road
nearly two years ago. They did start
out well, but they soon run their race.
The commissioner now emphatically
states that the roads are in a far
worse condition than he ever saw
them, bearing out the statements
made from time to time in this paper.
No, No. Captain; don't look Ito Mr.,
Bowers for consolation in hours of
doleful anxiety, for he knows the
condition of our treasury, and the
condition of our roads, and he is not
afraid to express himself IN terms
easily understood. either. We are
greatly surprised THAT you spoke so
complimentary of the commissioner
while he is living.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
MEpusA.

actly what to expect in case you are ever
so unfortunate as to allow your hand to
come within reach of them. Wonderful
jaws these are; their knife-like edges,
with the quick-moving, enormously
powerful muscles behind them, make
them suggest steel trap and a pair of
pruning shears combined. To complete
her beauty" she has a thick, tapering
tail, covered with smooth scales beneath.
The first time / met Medusa was sew
eral years ago, and If had not met her
that time am afraid should never have
met her at all. She had been captured by
some enterprising boy as she was cross
ing the fields to lay her eggs, and had
been put UP at auction in the public
square of certain New England town.
Bidding was still pretty brisk when ar
rived upon the scene, representative
of the local hose company and another
from the police department, both being
determined that the turtle should figure
prominently at dinner shortly to be
given by his own organization. Fortu-
nately for the old lady, saw other uses
to which she might be put, and, as bid
few cents higher than any of my op-
ponents cared to pay for soup, she was
knocked down TO me. | took her home
in hack, and the driver, who wasn't
afraid of nuthin'," came within an ace
of losing a finger through his careless
ness. put private mark on her shell,
and after observing her for some weeks
| set her at liberty in Doleful pond.
did not see her again until next spring,
when ! came upon her suddenly as she
was lurching through the tall grass of a
meadow. | did not disturb her, but
watched her from distance until she
had deposited her eggs in hole which
she made with her big claws in the side
of a sand heap. After she had covered
up her treasures uncovered them again,
and counted over 20 spherical eggs, about
the size of the large white alleys which
boys use as shooters" in marble time.
Then overlook my old friend on her way
back to the pond. ana tested the strength
and sharpness of her jaws, by holding
out to her green twig about the thick
ness of my little finger. With marvellous
speed her head would shoot out the saw
age jaws would meet and, with a click
like that made by the pruning shears,
she shipped off pieces of the twig, an inch
at time.
Since then have caught her several
times; each time experimenting with her
until | learned some new habit or some
new trait in her character. Whatever
else may be said of her character, she is
not deceitful She is nasty tempered and
she looks it. She hates me In spite of the
fact that I once saved her life, and she
never seeks to mislead me about it. And
respect her, not so much for this as for
the strength of her jaws, and show my
respect by keeping my hands well out OF
her reach.
ERNEST HAROLD BAYNEs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
A SWAPPING TURTLE.
HUGE FEMALE THAT PROVED
XII INTERESTING STUDY.
Nasty Tempered Reptile That Com
nlands Respect by the Strength
Of Her Mighty Jaws-Her
Life in Doleful Pond.

Not far from where l live, there is
q gooG-gized pond With bottom Of mud
-soft, rich mud which the Oldest inhaB-
itants declare to be unfathomable
However this may he, II Is not to be faith
omed with any available pole borrowed
from a farmhouse nearby. and the bank,
when you jump upon ii, sways up and
down, causing movement on the sur
face of the water, and making you won
der what would happen Ii you should
break through and slide into the ooze
only few inches beneat.4 you. But this
same mud. which would mean death to
the man who should be so unfortunate
as to get into ii is paradise for thou
SAND creeping and crawling things in
habiting this sheet OF water, which is
known by the suggestive name of Dole
full pond. Great cells live here, among
the roots OF the water-lilies, and among
the stems of the picEerel weed which
lines the banks, we may see the squirm-
ing forms of many-coiored, well-fed
water snakes. Often while walking
along the shore we may startle six-foot
black snake. too, and If we pursue him
he will surely glide to safety in the
treacherous waters of Doleful.
But among the inhabitants of Doleful
pond the one which interests me more
than any other, is huge female snap
ping turtle, which long ago named Me-
dusa. mighty creature this, tipping
the scales at so pounds, and with moss
covered shell which fits snugly into
medium sized wash tub. Powerful, scaly
legs she has, and her broad, webbed feet
are armed with claws which would not
disgrace bear But perhaps it is her
head which is of greatest interest to me
that big, snaky head at the end of tel
escopic neck, which enables her to snap
at an object foot or more in front of
her she'll. The merciless, coldly blinking
eyes are set close together near the top.
and as you look at them you know ex-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

II have nothing to take back, l
have nothing TO withdraw of the things
that have said against the methods
pursued to advance his candidacy 1t
was plain and deliberate ATTEMPT to
deceive the party. The New York
platform was vague and purposely so,
because the advocates of Judge Parker
we're trying to secure votes from
among the people who would have
opposed his views had they known
them. The nomination was secured,
therefore, bv crooked and indefenseble
methods. " William Jennings Bryan.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
ORGANIZED A LODGE.
LADIES OF THE mAcABEEs INSTALL
NEW CHAPTER.
LEGAL III fsion starts with Mem bership
4O-Oficers Elected and
Install.

A lodge of the Ladies of the Macca-
bees of the World was organized in
this ,city Tuesday, with charter list
of 40 ladies. The lodge was organized
by Deputy State Commander Anna
E. Bourne, of Wheeling, who was
very successful in her work here. The
following officers were installed:
Past Lady Communicates. Emm
ID. West.
Lady Commander Mrs. Lucy
Bradshaw.
Lady Lieutenant Commander-M
Ella Entler
Record Keeper-Mrs, Mary Smurr.
Finance Keeper Mrs. Mary Burk
hart
Chaplain-Mrs. Elizabeth Kline
Sergeant-Miss Mary Ropp.
Mistress-at- Arms Mrs. Pendergast
Lady Sentinel-Mrs. Annie House
holder.
Picket-Mrs. Jennie Kearns.
The installation ceremonies We're
conducted by Mrs. Bourne, assisted
by Mrs. Helen r. Burt, of Detroit,
Mich, state commander for West Vir-
gina. The Ladies of the Maccabees
was organized in 1892, and now has a
membership of 149, 060.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
PROCLAMATION. aYrHEGovEsNos

/, Albert B. White, governor of the
state of West Virginia, pursuant
to the constitution and laws of the
United States of America, and of the
laws of this state, do hereby issue
this my proclamation, announcing to
the voters of the state of West Vir-
ginia that on the Tuesday next after
the first Monday in November, in the
year one thousand nine hundred and
four, an election will be had, held and
conducted throughout the state at
various voting precincts thereof, for
the purpose of choosing seven cleo
tors of the president and vice presi-
dent of the United States.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the state, at the city of
Cbarlestown, on this the first day of
september, A. d. 1904, and of the
state the forty-second.
re-. 81 Albert B. White.
By the Governor:
VIM. M. O. Dawson,
secrerary of State.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

1--WE ask that their promises and
oars be Judged nv what has been done
in the immediate past. We ask that
sober and sensible men compare the
workings of the present tariff law.
and the conditions which obtain under
it. with the workings Of the proceed
ing tariff law Of 1894 and conditions
which that tariff of 1894 helped to
bring about. Roosevelt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

We would like to know If Mr.. E.
D. Gardner, democratic candidate for
sheriff. got much comfort and conso-
lation politically in Back Creek Val
lev. The repu blicans over there are
as sound and impregnable as the Rock
of Gibralter. To use Mr.. Gardner S
own wo.ds: "Thev have lost the pat
tern of a democrat
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

Reports from western sections OF
this congressional district say that
harmony has been restored, aud that
the republ cans are in line Ter Hon
A. G.. Dayton. With a normal ma.
jority Of 1900 how can our friend, Col.
Stuart ~ Walker, ever hope to make
a speech in congress?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

The establishment of the gold
standard by the republican party was
most strenuously opposed by the free
silver. wild cat and repudiating demo-
cratic party. through its candidate for
president, after voting twice for free
silver, accepts the republican policy
as irrevocably established.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

The republican party stands pledged
to the policy of protecting Americn
industries The democratic party op-
poses this policy without offering any.
thing in the place Of it,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

The democratic party opposed R1ral
Free Delivery Service, but now that
it is firmly and successfully sstap-
lished by the republican, party, the
democrtic party Acknowledges its
worth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

Every law that has been written
upon our statute books in forty years
that added, TO the prosperity the
greatness. or the glory Of orr county
has been made and written by the
republican party in opposition to the
democratic party
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

It is all right for Judge Parker 70
explain where ne stands on the money
question, bat there is nothing ia the
convention record 70 show tnat his
party stands with him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

There is general suspicion in
democratic circles that Judge Parker
would run better if Cleveland and
Hill were not so conspicuous on the
coachine lines.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

The democrtic party fought the re-
publican tariff policy and finally
gained an opportunity TO prove that
st own policy was a failure
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

After all, the republicn party 5 chief
source Of strength lies in the fact that
its principles appeal 70 the rugged
common sense of the American people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

American voters will hardly forget
their experience when they applied
the democratic back pedal on an up
grade.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

The Philippine policy of the repub-
lican party is gradually being ao-
qniesed in by the democratic party.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
secrerary of State

The democr attic solid south will be
OF set this year by republican solid
west.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
LOTS.

Twenty lots fronting on the
beautiful Country Club grounds
and Golf Links. Street car every
fifteen minutes both to Parkers-
burg and Marietta. Each lot
50xl50 feet. Price $4,000, terms
100000 cash, balance 6, II, and
Is months.
WEST VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE co.,
222 Fourth Street,
Parkersburg, W Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
ARMS.

Twenty-Five acres of land with
eight-room dwelling and all
necessary outbuildings, only
fifteen minutes drive from the
business part of the city. Price
$5000.00.
A fruit farm of six acres just
two miles from the city. There
are more than a thousand choice
fruit trees on this land in full
bearing. Five hundred bushels
of peaches were sold from the
farm this year. 1t is improved
with neat, six-room dwelling,
all necessary outbuildings. Price
S2650.00.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For Governor.
VIM. M. o. DAWSON,
OF Kanawha
For Auditor,
ARNOLDlc. SCHERR,
OF Mineral.
For Treasurer,
NEWTON OGDIN,
of Peasants.
For Attorney General,
CLARKE MAY,
OF Lincoln.
For Superintendent of Schools,
T. c. MILLER,
of Marion
For Secretary of State,
c. ". SWISHER,
OF Marion.
For Judges of Supreme Court,
FRANK COX,
OF Monongalia.
JOSEPH M. SANDERS,
of Mercer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
PARKERSBURG. v. VA.

The location of the big Pottery
Plant ann the Plate Glass Fac
tory at Park ersburg will greatly
enhance the value of real estate
and improve every line of bust
ness. 1t is generally admitted
that ParkersbIrg hasmore at
fractions and the brightest flu.
ture of any city in West Vir-
ginia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
- Gbe


'"fhe Wizard of o." true 10 The trsdi-
lions of moving day." will mNs Men
day, May al, so from the Majestic to
the New York Theatre and be seen for
the first time on broadway, after All
almost continual run Of more than a
year in the uptown section, This
production is one OF the brightest and
most captivating musical sNtravsugsnass
ever presented In New YORK. Its merit
is well established by the public favor
bestowed on it during its LONG run In New
York and its transfer TO = :sore central
locality will undoubtedly Increase its
remarkable popularity. The cast remains
abe same a st the Majestic, with the
original scarecrow and tin woodman,
Montgomery and Stone, two oomeaychar-
scters that have contributed more 10 the
success OF THE Wizard Of On" than any
two comic parts have ever brought to any
musical production. These clever artists
are an entire entertainment IN them
selves. Seats for "The Wizard Of Or" at
the New York may be ordered by mail for
three weeks following the opening, next
Monday evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
A Chance Courtship

il the title of u clever little love story
published by the Lackawanna Railroad
solely on its merits as a bright piece OF
fiction. l, is contained in a beautifully
illustrated book OF 12s pages which de
scribes some of the attractive vacation
places along the lines of that road. More
than one hundred half tone engraving
and two fine maps complete the contents.
The book may be had by sending ten
in stamps to L. W. Lee, General
Passenger Agent, New York.
6027-4-27.1w
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
A Fiduciary Arrangement.

"These trained bloodhounds often
render great public service" asserted
the man with the wispy whiskers.
ooh, | don't know" carped the man
with the gimlet eyes. Public service
don't go very far with them; it's all a
matter of money"
why, look at the"
Look at nothing! Doesn't the dos
pick up the scents while his owner cor
rails the dollars?"-IudGe-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29

Il had a running, itching sore on my
leg. Suffered tortues. Doan's Ointment
took away the burning and itching il
stantly. and quickly effected permanent
cure" G. W. Lenhart. Bowling Green,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
consistency

Harold-There's that handsome Miss,
Smitherton going around with that
little bit of a man again.
Gerald-Yes, and they say womer
hate mice.-ClevelaEd Leader.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
1,he Japanese Wife.

The Japanese wife shares the
ellis of her husband and influences his
career to a greater extent than do the
wives of the western land.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
NOTICE.

B Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
Intends making application to the Board of Elk
Com missioners of the City of Perth Am
boy, at their next neeting, for a
license to keep a s loon wi h the priviI-
ege Of selling melt and s%pirituous liquors in tn
VI v of Perth Amboy, and In the house owGed
BY I. A. Thompson at &c hsl, Ave.
j JOHN PETREsK ,
4 2s 2t Dew
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
Lxercise FOR Sailors.

At the naval academy oS Japan one
hour daily is devoted to 5he most rigo-'
oHs exercise. and naturally the sailors
are Z particularly hardy lot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
Chief Source of Revenue.

The money sen back to Italy by Ital-
ians in the United States is the financial
salvation of many communities in south
ern Italy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
PERFECTLY Safe.


Tenaweek-It IS 4 secret. sir, but
am engaged to your daughter. and
OLD GotroX-Have 70 urcaslr SIS. sit
1t will go no further.-Tcwn Tcrics.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
Intends making apDiic ttion to the Board of Ex-
else Co nmissioners of the City of Perth Am
hoy. at thei next meeting, or a license TO
keep a hotel with thu privilege of selling malt
and tpiritous liquors in tn City of Perth Am.
by, and in he house owned by Mary e. Switzer
Ut 1i3 smith ST.
E. j. SWITZTR
A -22-2 -eow
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29

''Cure the cough and save tho life
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cure,
coughs and colds, down to the very verg,
of cons umption.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
The Hones a b

Once you acquire the habit of being
honest, it is just as easy as being q
thief. Cultivate!-N. Y. Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29

CHOW good digestion waits on appetite,
and health on both" If it doesn't, tr.
Burdock Blood Bitters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
NOTICE

Notice is hereby Piven that the undersigned
intends maki-g application TO the Board of Ex-
else Commissioner of the City of Perth Ambo, &,
at their next meeting, for a IiceT Sc to keep IA
hotel with the privilege of Sc ling malt and
liquors In the city OF Perth Amboy, and
An III, houte owned by bins If at 231 Front 81.
GEO. ECKERT
s06s 4-25 ct eew
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29

DiphtheIia sore thr at, GROUP. Ins'an
relief, permanent cure DR.. Thorn IS
Electric Oil. At any dug store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
Soldiers

The average Japanese soldier is no
more than five feet four inches high.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
Korea'S NAVY.

The navy OF Korea consists OF rs ad-
mirals and one iron built coal barge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-29
Good Advice.

Don't attempt to tell stories, unless
you have good ones and knoT how to
tell Observation-Disclosures (Ia.) Demo
Graf.