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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

The Oregonian's cry that designing politicians may
be expected to oppose the direct primary bill is
not argument, Why doesn t the Portland champion
of the measure meet the objections raised by The
Astorian? 1t is not matter of politics. it's one
of concern to all persons whether or not they are
identified with some political organization. Let us
again ask the Oregonian if bill which deprives a
very considerable number of best citizens of the
right of suffrage is constitutional or desirable?
Let us ask if fidelity to party is essential under the
constitution to voice in the affairs of government
Has not the independent voter, or the democratic
voter, or the socialist, the prohbtonist just as
much right to vote for a republican candidate for
nomination as for a republican candidate.for office
Should the name under which man may masquerade
politically dsqualfy him from expressing his choice
either for nominees or candidates for nomiratioC
The Astorian insists that the terms of the measure
Ire monstrous and we are satisfied one trial win be
enough to convince even the most skeptical of the
fact. Apart from all this it is utterly impractical
DE The men who fathered it ought to be thor
,ughly ashamed of themselves.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

The democratic party should not be chided for
desertng the issues which it championed in 1896
and 1900, especially in view Of the fact that, with
out democratic support the amented Mckinley
would probably have been unsuccessful in 1896.
The republican party has better issue than this
its record
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

Divorces are secured in Japan on very slight
grounds, but have decreased in number during the
last few years. But even now they occur in the
ratio of to every three marriages In 1902 there
were 349 489 marriages and 113, ,49S divorces.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

The Portland Journal prints an estimate Of the
salmon pack, adding the explanation that each ease
contains two dozen cans The journal is in error;
there are only three cans in each case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

A New Jersey man has made himself suit of
asbestos clothing. He apparently has suspicion
of what the future holds in store for him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

Judge Parker wants to remain at Rosemount, hut
for just what length of time does not appear from
any statement which has yet been made by the dem
ocratic candidate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

1t is well enough to throw bouquets at General
Stoessel for his determination to die rather than
surrender Port Arthur, but the men under him
who are thus condemned to die deserve sympathy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

Portland has closed all of its nicke-nthe-slot ma
chimes. Now, if it can manage to rid itself Of high
waymen, Mayor Williams administration may re-
tire with honor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

1t seems almost sacregious for that young lady
20 have broken bottle of champagne over the bow
of the new cruiser Milwaukee
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

China insists that she is observing a strict neu-
trality, and proposes to continue to do so as long
as there is a sandbagger on either side Of her.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

Gambling has been closed at Seaside, but one may
still take a chance with the undertow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-13

Has anybody heard anything of Tom Taggart
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
Just One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the mi
crobe which tickles the mucous MEM
brane, causing the cough, and at the
same time clears the phlegm, draws
out the inflammation and heals and
sooths the afflicted parts. One Minute
Cough Cure strengthens the lungs,
wards off pneumonia and is a harmless
and never failing cure in all durable
cases of coughs, colds and Group. One
Minute Cough Cure is pleasant To take,
harmless and good alike for young
and old. Sold by Shepherds Phar-
macy and c. w. Tabler.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
BooK or THE HoYAL Blue.

The .Januarv Number, Book Of
tie Royal Blue has started the year
with new feature. Each number
during the ensuing year will contain
two pages 81 characteristic work Of
two OF the most prominent Ameucan
Press Humorists. and consequently,
its readers may look forward to a
variety Of entertaing literature OF this
cha raeter IN the future.
II is also the epdavor OF ihe publiss-
er TO present some beautiful pictares.
on the line of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. each month as frcntispece,
with a descriptive poem OF some well
known author.
The articles on the Worlds Fair at
st. Louis are the best detailed descrip-
t ous published. Tho February Num-
'hsr especially, will be devoted 20 the
beauties Of the exposition from an ar
eIiiteetnral standpoint.
. noticeable feature Of the ''Book of
the ROYAL Blue is that it stands
alone among railroad publications in
using IT'S advertising pages exclusive
IL to portray the merits of the Balti-
more & Ohio System, and as much
care is given to these pages to make
them interesting as it eiyen to the
other features of the book.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
CYRUS P. wALBRIDGE.
dent on the Republican Ticket
IL Citizen OF ~. Louts.

Cyrus r Walbridge, who, by the ac-
ton Of the state committee, has become
Missouri's candidate for the vice preai-
dency the first aspirant for that high
Office to enter the race was born in
Madrid. st. Lawrence county, N. r., July
20, l849. His father, Orlow Judson
Wa.brldge, was Methodist minister,
who went west ia 1854 and rode the cir
cult In southern Wisconsin and Mime
sofa, preaching the Gospel to the early
settlers Of those states. G. r. Wal
bridge attended the public school and
Carleton college Mortified, MINI grad
uating from the law department Of Mich
igan state university. He was admit
ted to the bar at Minneapolis, and in 1876
came to st. Louis. where be was admit
ted to the bar ard practiced successfully
for five years.
In 1879 he became attorney for Jacob
s. Merrell, the wholesale druggist When
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
what's tn n Namet

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salye. f. G.
Dewitt & Co., of Chicago discovered
some years ago how to make a saIve
from Witch Hazel that is a specific for
piles. For bind, bleeding, itching
and protruding piles, eczema, cuts,
burns, bruises and all skin diseases De
Witt'sSalve has no equal This has
given rise to numerous worthless coun-
terfeits. Ask for DeWitt's-th genu-
inc. Sold by Shepherds Pharmacy
and G.. w. Tabler.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
UNDER A HOT FIRE.

A dozen shots were fred at him and
he was wounded bnt not seriously.
He returned the fire, but so far as he
was able to tell be did not hit any
one. All five men escaped and so far
the search of the deputy sheriffs has
boon in vain.
This threat follows closely upon an
other of similar nature, which was
carried out to the letter. II.
Floyd. an old man, who was known
to have large sums of money in his
house. received letter similar in all
respects few months ago. He paid
no attention to the threat and shortly
afterward his house was blown M
with dynamite both he and bis wife
were killed and no one has ever been
convicted of the crime.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
A Very close Gall.

~ stuck to my engine, although ev.
cry joint ached and every nerve rack
ed with pain" writes c.. w. Bellamy,
q locomotive fireman, of Burlington
Iowa. II was weak and pale, without
any appetite and all run down. As
was about to give up, got a bottle
of Electric Bitters. and after taking it
| felt as well as ever did i'm my life. .
Weak, sickly, run down people al
ways gain new life. strength aud vigoI
from their use. Try them. satisfac
ton guaranteed at e. c. Shepherds
Pharmacy. Price 80 cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
EXCITEMENT mANNINeroN

The Warrington district IS seeth-
ing with excitement over the arrest
of Edward b. Beatty, a member Of ar
old and prominent family, on charPe
of being implicated in the Blackin.
shore extoition case Wednesday. He
was taken by government officers to
the Federal prision at Parkersburp.
a peculiar track made bv the heel of
Beatty's boot led to his arrest
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06

Tickets ircludino, in addition to
round trip railroad fare, sleeping car
accommodations and meals en-route
Washington to Jacksonville, Int not
for the returD. Re'urDing. tickets
win be good on any regular train I'M
til May 81. 1904
For detailed Information call upon
Baltimore q Ohio Ticket Agents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
KNOCKED FROM HIS TRAIN.
las. auTHERFoaD MEETS DEATH
aERE LAST SUNDAY.
life Pounded ont by Ties-FeII Beneath
the Cars and was Dragged Along
Track Distance Of Haifa Mile.

the Cars and was Dragged Along
Trnc,. Distance Of HaIfa miis.
James Rutherford, vodng freight
brakeman on the Baltimore Il Ohio
railroad, met tragic death on rhe
rail IN This city Sunday morning,
when he was struck by bridge,
knocked beneath his train and his
life pounded out along the ties.
Rutherford was r.ember Of the crew
on an east bound freight train, which
neared Martinsburg about 10 O'Clock
SUNDAY morning. Ii is said that he
was standing on top Of a box car rs
.his train PASSED under tue overhead
bridge at the Cumberland Valley rail
road crossing. He failed to observe
tbs bridge, and was struck by one OF
the beams. He was partially stunned
by the blow. but did net lose his
footing until after the car on which
he was standing had passed under the
bridge.
He was then seen TO stager and fall,
and In an instant had DISAPPEARED be
Meath the train. Members OF the
crew made an effort to stop the tiair,
but it was not checked until almost
half a mile had been passed. A search
was then made for the unfortunate
brakeman. and be was found beneath
the car upon which he had been stand
ing Every vestige of life had been
crushed from his BODY.
In falling Rutberford's clothing was
caught on piece Of projecting iron,
which held him firmly. lie was
dragged along the ties, and literally
pounded to death, bis flesh being
stripped from the bone until little but
his frame remained. The mutilated
body Of the young man was taken to
Wilsns' undertaking establishment,
where it was prepared for burial
Rutherford's home was at lngle s
Switch, near Harper's Ferry, where
his parents reside. His relatives, were
notified and Yesterday evening his two
brothers came to this CITY and took
charge of his remains. They took the
body with them OH No. 46, and the
funeral was. held Tuesday.
The unfortunate brakeman was AGED
90 years and.was unmarried. He had
been on the road for several months,
and was returning from q "trip west
when the terrible accident occurred.
He is survived by his parents and sew
erai brothers and sisters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
mAccAsEEs TO mEEr.

District Deputy William Neuman,
OF the order of Maccabees. announces
that the annual state meeting Of that
society will be held ia Wheeling on
May next. 1t is expected that there
VIII be about 300 delegates present,
in addition to about 800 members Of
the order The Ladies of the Macea
bee will also convene in session ar the
same time and place
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
COMPELLED TO DRIVE HOME.
Hedgesvilie People Had Unpleasant

An number of Hedgesville people
vino came to Martinsburg Friday
evening to see Miss Bob White
were compelled to procure big
wagon TO take them home after the
performance. owing to misunder-
standing about train. Manager
Lambert had agreed TO get No. 8 to
stop here for the crowd but later re-
ceived "a telehone message not to do so
as it was expected that no one would
come from the mountain village. Tie
psople reached home about ? O'Clock
Saturday morning, after very cold
ride.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
wnKcKmp CAR our AGAIN.

Passenger coach No. 70 of the Cum
berland Vallev railroad, which was
the car that was dragged Oh its side
and badly damaged i'll the wreck near
Pa, on New Years daV,
has boon repaired in the companies
shops at Chambersburg and is now
being run on the same train, tram No
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
weEcK VICTIM RECEIVERS.

Miss Rosalie Middleton, the blind
girl, who lost her arm in the wreck
or the G. V. railroad near Newvillle,
month ago, left the hospital and
returned to Overlook where she is a
student mt school for the blind,
Miss Middleton, with DR., j. G.
Greenawalt, tooS a sleigh ride, the
first she had ever enjoyed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
PAssENGEss snANEN uP.

The passengers on the noon train
on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad,
were considerably Jared Monday at
Washington Junction by the train
humping into another. The glass in
the windows was broken but no one
was injured, although many were
thrown from their seats.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
GONE TO TNxAs.

Miss Mamie Graham. of Gerrards-
town, who recently geve up the posi-.
tion as teacher of one of tire graded
schools in the district near Gerrards
town, has gone to Tiuson rexas, where
she took up the duties Of book keeper
in the office Of her brother, Tho is an
extensive lumber dealer at that place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
coon r nmING rus souvH.

The ichest lauds in the world for
general tanning purposes are located
along tine line of the Illinois Central
II. r. If you wish these facrs verified
rrite to tie unders gned for Free
print matter and letters from north.
ern farmers already located in the
South
e a. Richter, 3. p A., Illinois
Cent. r. r.. h21 Park Building, Pitts
burg. Pa.
Try Mott er's -four, best for every
parps Sc. At Minors. Left
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
SPECIAL TOURS TO FLORIDA.
baltimore and ohio Railroad via wash
fagton ~ Very Low Rates.
FEBRUARY 9.
wa SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Tickets including, in addition TO
round trip railroad fare, sleeping car
accommodations and meals en-route
Washington 10 Jacksonville. Return
ing Ieare Jacksonville February "a.
R4AnrEvQ
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
Domestic TronbIes.

1t is exceptional to find IA family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but these can be lessened
by having DR.. Kings New Life Pills
around Much trouble they save by
their work in stomach and liver trou-
bes They not only relieve you, but
cure. CSC. at E. G. Shepherds drug
tore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
IHREAENtt]h BANDITS
Desperadoes Demand So, 800 Of
Wealthy West Virginlan.
TRIED TO ASsASSlNhTE SON
Pactsgss Of Bank Paper Were Used 7
Dupe the Man, Who Fired Dozen
Shots al the Son.

A special from Parkersburg Fri
riay morning says
Fifty deputy sberifs, under Sheriff
M. A. Jolliffe, are occurring Marion
county in search OF five men who
have threatened 10 murder Frank
Blackshire OF Warrington, the wealth
lest oil producer in that county whose
son, Harry. they attempted to assassi-
nate Wednesday night.
Frauk Blackstone received a letter
on SATURDAY signed by five persons,
whose names have not been divulued,
ia which he was notified that he
would be shot and killed from ambush
unless be would give them 50, 800 in
cssh. The letter was as follows:
Mr.. b. r. Blackshire.
Sir: On next Wednesday night as
soon as dark sets in have Twenty-Five
hundred dollars and take it or send 10
by Harry Blackshire or Fred BEATTY.
Go up Pyles Fork. through to GLOW
ers Gay, thence Immediately retnrn.
Either going or coming YOU will get
orders to drop the package. Do IL
without fail. We mean to have the
money or money won't be Of any use
to you.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
The five that mean business.
PLANNED A TRAP.

Upon receipt OF the letter, MIR. Black
shire notified the county authorities
and the United States postal authoTi-
ties, who sent couple of secret SER
vice men to work on the case. 1t was
decided that horseman should be
sent to carry out ali the details and
drop bogus packages at the spor indi-
Gated, when q posse of offers would
spring upon the men and capture them
Some inkliug of the preparations
must have reached the men, for they
took the rider entirely by s1rprise.
Mr.. Blackshire's son Harry was
mounted upon horse and with five
packages of blank paper in his pock-
cts he started over the route shortly
before midnight. He had hardly left
the outskirts of Warrington. when he
was accosted by five masked men, who
demanded his packages. The young
man threw them to the ground and
Squared his horse, but the trick was
discovered before he was out of sight
and the men drew their pistols aud
fired
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06


Mr.. Merrelrs health becape impaired
he took charge of the BUSINESS, and has
since been actively engagedin the drug
trade. being still presidefteof the Mer-
rell Drug company. From 1881 to 1888
Mr.. Walbridge repsesented the Tenth
ward in the city council; from 1889 to
1898 he was president of the city coun-
Gil, and in the spring Of 1898 was elected
mayor, serving four years. In 1879 he
was married to Miss Lizzie Merrell,
daughter of Jacob S, Merrell. Mr.. Wal
bridge is a Royal Arch Mason, and a
member of the Knights of Pythias He
belongs to the st. Louis Mercantile and
other clubs, and is president of the Bust
ness Mems league. In religion he is a
Congregationalist. being trustee Of the
First Congregational church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
SCHOOL CLOSED AR GREENsBURG.

The public school at Greensburg,
this county has been closed on ac-
count Of measles which pevail in that
vacinitv. The principal. Prof Speck,
loft Monday morning for Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
LUTHERAN CHURCH BURNED.
IM OsING MEMORIAL STRUCTURES
DAMAGED AT WASHINGTON
mr. George RyneaI, of This city, Who
Erected the Tower, Witnessed
Its Destruction.

Fire broke out Friday night in the
luther Place Memorial church at Yer.
mont avenue and n street, northwest
Washington, and cansed damage to
the extent of about $25, 900. partls COW
cred bv insurance. The fire was con-
fined to the roof of the main auditori-
nm and TO the tower. which fell, but
the interior OF the church was thor
ougblv watersnaked.
A reception in honor of che birthday
Of Rev. DIR. J. G Butler. pastor of
the church, was in progress in the
chapel OF the church when the fire
broke out, but all persons escaped
safely.
Hurrving TO the church to attend
the reception to Dr. Butler, inst be.
fore the fall Of the tower, was Mr.
George Rvneal, of Martnsburg. 1t
was Mr. Ryneal vino built the tower
as a memorial to his father AMI moth
or, and it was strange coincidence
thai he should have returned to the
city which for so many years he had
made his home and to the memorial
which hs had erected, only TO see the
tower crumble to ruins before his eyes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-06
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

MARCUS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-16

STYLISH CLOTHES Herald. iass u
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-16

the singing Of coon songs . fine
aFb rehderH several new ones very
dtiifhuplly In a rich sympathetic
baritone voice. Hts apparent oh 3
leetion 10 responding 10 encoroa.
however 10 always disappointment
% hts audience. DcGroy has "A mag
nificcnt voice and "a fine power of
eNpfeHaion. Although his coon
songs he ~ singing thia week leave
nothing to he desirod. his MASTER
piece ia 'liallelujuh." which ne sang
laHt week
Bobby North IN hi imperaonntion
Of "A Hebrew, made IA big hit. ana
Rice aud oudy. who take the part
Of two Dutehmcn. are remarkably
clever HORSE play artists
Lou Harlow. tho pretty prlma
donna Of the company. has charm
INK voice. but N not heard often
enough
There are several pretty girls IN
the rharua. but the greatest OF
these Ia FloaHie Hope. who dances
30 well that abe totally ociipaea her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-16
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-16

his intelligent handling OF the
French villain part.
Lost and Won" is a aerio-eomlo
piece we'll calculated 10 touch tho
softer chords of human nature, as
we'll as 10 appeal 10 the riaiblcs.
and probably viii prove one OF the
most popular OF the stock company'a
repertoire u plays.
Ed Redmond and Meta Marb6y
have the Irish element of the play
pretty we'll 10 themselves. and fur
nish the fun OF the piece. while the
moro serious thread Is carried by
the rest of the east Little Garna
Virden had "a part In tho play and
her Clever speciality work always
makes a hit Lost aud Won" viii
continue until Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-16
The Stage
A GIRL FROM DIXIE.

"A Girl From Dixie" "A pretty
two-aet musical comedy by Harry
n. Smith, was. presented at the
Grand last night. Tho scenes shift
ed from an old Maryland school To
girls seminary. and then 20 a
society function. giving an oppor-
tunity for variety OF chic aud
pretty costumes and magnificent
gowns There are, too, pretty glria
20 fill these in the Girl From
Dixie company.
The libretto might well be
stronger, and the satire In the piece
would hardly be called brilliant. yet
II ia not bad. There IL plenty Of
humor and some good comedy parts,
though some OF the efforts OF DIFF
ferent members OF the company 20
be funny are tlresome. and breach
upon Stiffness.
but the songs, most OF them at
least. are new aud the choruaoa are
strong and effective. The pretty
scenic effects go 10 make up an
extravaganza effect OF pleasing
lightneas. when the effect ia not
Jared upon by the lahorcd funny
work. but for which The Girl From
Dixie" would be very acceptable aa
a piece OF It's light and purposoleas
type.
Mr.. Book. who sings Bubbles. Is
has voice OF good timbro. aud
when surrounded by pretty ehoruses
blowing real soap bubbles. Is an ef-
fvctive figure. Tho soap bubble fea-
turo is one OF the most taking bits
Of business In the piece, the sauey
maidens casting the bubbles adrift
and waiting them over the audience.
Foremost among the chorus talent
Is Beatrice nronte. as fetching as
ever In her varied costumes. There
are number OF pretty se1tette and
auartette numbers that help 20 re-
deem the poorer potionns of the
somewhat tedious comedy ensemble.