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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
Is the Seedless Apple a Fake ?

An Associated Press dispatch IRON
London, dated May 7, says:
The much Wanted seedless and
corelesss apple imported from Amerl-
ca has been solemuly pronounced a
fraud on the premises of Messrs.
Shearn. in Tottenham Court road.
On Thursday little crowd of ex-
perts in fruit culture met to see the
closure put upon the felce controver
sy which for months past has ragged
round this fruit.
Messrs. Shearn purchased for SIS
three months ago two Of the only four
alleged seedless apples which have SO
far reached England.
Columns have been written about
this fruit. Never before has an agri-
cultural product received such boom
and orders for the trees have poured
in from all parts of England,
But there was an army of skeptics
who talked and wrote with never fail,
ing energy, their sole desire being to
see the two samples posses by Messrs
Shearn put to the test. Four swift
cuts and those seedless and coteless
apples were undone, revealing just as
many .pips and harder and larger
core than most other apples.
There was a gasp OF asionishment
among the onlookers, and the com
ments which were made were as
h artless as the apples had beer
claimed to be.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12

To Mr.. James s. L.akin. Your con-
vention at Keyser ignored or lodged
the matter Of tax reform. The people
OF the district regard this as the par
amount question before them today.
They are in the dark so Tar as you
ID your organization are concerned .
Where do you stand? Do you endorse
the law enacted by your party'requir-
ing the assessment OF all property at
true and actual value? Dc you endorse
the law enacted by your party which
provides for the assessment of all the
farmers property to be increased, near
ly doubled and for the railroads to
have their property assessed in the
same old way, and under the same
old plans and by the same old gang?
Do you endorse the law enacted by
your party which provides for the
taxation OF the farmers chickens, pigs,
lambs, potatoes and meat in the
uoke house and puts no tax on coal
oil and gas? Come Mr.. Lakin, speak
out, do you endorse it or do you re-
pudiate it.
The republicans Of the Second dis
trict wisely lodged the question of
the new tax laws in their convention
at Key ser when Mr. Lakin was nom-
mated for Congress. 1t was distinct
party measure, forced through under
whip by Governor Dawson who now
bosses the state organizations and
dominates all the conventions. The
democrats fought the measure with
all their strength, but Dawson and
assume the possibility and SO they
must Nh Lakln was one of Dawson S
strongest supporters in the fake tax
reform campaign. In the matter OF
tax reform he stands for all Mr. Daw
son stood tor. III he dld not become
as prominent as Dawson and White
it was no fault of his. He made him-
fas prominent as he could or as his
position and prominence would per-
nit He contributed Of his means his
influence and by his vote to the sue
cess Of Dawson aud his fake scheme
and Dawson repaid him by nominal
ing him for Congress.
For the wrongs and OF the increased
tax burdens and inequalities he will
be held responsible as Dawson was
himself. Up and at him farmers and
taxpayers of Berkeley county.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
gresham

The store-keepers and shop-keepers
ofthe second Congress ional district
will not have forgotten the onorous
license tax they have been forced to
ply on May I. when they go to the
polls to vote for or against candidate
Lakin.
They will remember that he en-
dorses it and gives it his sanction. His
convention lodged the question in
their platform but they must meet 1t
on the day Of election at the polls.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
Sand Works Burned At Loss oil
$4,000.


The plant OF the Pittsburg Glass and
Sand Company, located in Morgan
county two miles from Hancock, was
d stroyed by lire Wednesday at noon,
The loss is estimated at about SIS,
900 partly covered by insurance. The
pla MT consisted OF two large frame
buildings.
Supt William Noll said he could
not account for the origin OF the fire.
The flames made such a rapid head
way tina. The employees could not cope
with them. Toe buildings were barn
to the ground and in is minutes
from The time the fire was dis
Covered 1t is thought the fire started
f ON overheated sand. All the valua-
bic machinery was ruined.
The plant was formerly The White
Sand works and was purchased about
a year ago by the Pi.tsburg firm. A
fine quality OF white sand is used for
the manufacture OF glass. The plant,
it is understood, will b. rebuilt.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
To Marry For $1,000.

Fairmont, w. Va, April y "A
strange agreement has been admitted
to record here By its terms, Miss Ger
trude Lowther, Of RitciHe county,
agrees to marry S. w. Harden, of Ca
ia VIDA w. Va, and to remain his wife
until his death, when she is to receive
81, 600 from his estate. Harden is 90
wears old and was rich widower
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12

The democrats Of the second Con
gressional district onght and certain
ly will rally to the support OF the ex-
cellent candidate they nave named for
congress. Let every democrat go to
work. The cam paign will be short,
but let it be vigorous and spirited
and Col. Davis will be the next Con
gresham.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12

In the protective tariff. selhshness
has legalized stealing and holds itself
up as patriotism. The trusts and mo-
nopolists not content with large pro
fits have so increased their revenues
that they aim to control, and do in a
great measure, the state and Federal
governments, and prevent any revi-
sion OF the system OF legalized rob-
berry they have set up These subsi-
died inonopolies and special privile-
gistsjhave the political backing OF the
dominant party they in great meas
ure furnish the sinews OF war; ma
jority OF the Republican members OF
both Houses of Congress are recipi
ents of their bounty either directly,
or through the medium OF politi cal
committees, or political managers and
therefore are their willing tools.
To revise such a system is hercu-
lean task. 1t has fostered extrava-
gance for the very purpose OF pre-
venting its refor nation, so that the
cry of lack of revenue can be raised TO
prevent reduction of excessive rates
in every tariff schedule Even to
equalize the price OF trust products
here and the price the monopolists
sell the same products to foreign
countries for is opposed by the friends
of protection aud nothing but a polit-
ical revolution will effect change.
The patriotic cry of protect ng the
American laborer from the pauper la
Dor OF Europe has been used to in
stall system to rob t1e American
consumer oy charging them vastly
high prices for the same trust pro-
ducts than the same products are
sold to the European paupers for.
No defense is set up for this rob-
berry of the American people. 1t has
NOibC W Dc IOOhCh dPoh Wy many
honest people as an American insti-
tuition that they must endure and
suffer on or disturb business. Aye
there is the rub, it would disturb the
business of the trusts. To right the
wrongs of the American people would
disturb the monopolists.
How long will the people submit
to this heecing7 Will they elect in
this Congressional district at the COM
ing special election a congressman
who will help to continue the system
Will they elect another like his pred
eeessor who will "stand pat" and
grin with satisfaction and virtually
ask his constituents what are you
going TO do about it?" Every addi-
tional monopolist vote in Congress
strengthens the more the hands O..
the trusts and corporations. 1t is not
about time for the voters Of this dis
trict to show their independence anG
vote for their own interests?
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
BALTIMORE AND OHIO r. r.
to the
WEST VIRGINIA STATE EN-
CAMPMENT.
G. A. r.,
AT
PARkERSBURG.
NTsy Oil, 1906.

Excursion Tickets will be sold from
all points in West Virginia, May 6 to
10, good returning. until May II. 1875,
inclusive, at one fare and third Tor
the round trip: minimum rate % cenes.
Tickets valid on regular trains.
The Grand Parade will be composed
of the Sons of Veterans Band of Graf
ton and many other prominet features.
Cali on Ticket Agents, b. Il 0. r. R
full particulars.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
FOR BOTH

One disease OF thinness in
children is scrofula; in adults,
consumption. Both have poor
blood both need more fat.
These diseases thrive on lean
ness. Fat is the best means of
overcoming them; cod liver oil
makes the best and healthiest
fat and
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
pTsrLAY Il wKi Mo % Mo Is MOI

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Communications intended for puoncallon
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ture will be charged for at sdveItisirgr at
Local notices. five cents per line.
Obituaries, three. cents pei. line. for all over
eli lines
Tnx STATEsMArfs the Oldest paper in BeTk
co UNITY Printed every THURSDAY eV e. III
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
democratic
The

Inc dSluOCIdtiS OnS
convention at Keyser last w.ek did
the best work it could have done in
naming Colonel Tom Davis as the
candidate for Congress. The district.
and even the state does not contain a
more practical business man than Col.
Davis nor one who has done more tor
the state in developing the great re-
sources OF the state than he.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12

While the President is racking his
brain with the problem of bring about
peace between Russia and japan ne
might with profit at least give pass
ing reflection to the conditions in the
great city of Chicago.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12

Democrats remember the special
election for Congressman takes place
on June and begin now to make
your arrangem ents to go to the polls
and cast your ballot in the interest OF
the people.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
Marriages
PITZERRING

On Monday last Mr.. Edgar P. Pit
ger and Miss Sadie Ring were mar
ried at the home of the bride parents
Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Ring in North Mar
tinsburg. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. a. B. Wilson of the U. B.
church.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12

June is busy season for the dem
ocratic farmers to get cut to vote but
they should renem Der the Importance
OF the election aud let nothing keep
them from the polls.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12

Col. Tom Davis is not only we'll
known throughout the district but
most favorably known. We doubt if
the e is man who enjoys a larger
circle of true loyal and influential
friends thauICol. Davis in the state.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12

1t is to be greatly regretted that
there were not more of our people
present at the educational meeting on
Monday night to hear the splendid
speeches of Professor Stetson aud
Barbe.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12

Mrs. Turner Pitzer, of Gerardstown
has returned home after visiting her
sisters Mrs Jennie Walker, Of Sc
wickley I'd Mrs. Henry B. Pltzer, of
McKeessort, Pa.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12

President Roosevelt is back from
his hunting expedition and has re-
lived Secretary Taft sin holding down
the lid
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12

The public is weary waiting for the
great naval battle that has been ex-
pected between the Russians and jap
an csc fleets in eastern waters.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
Are You Using Aliens t'oot,Ease?

Shake into yorr shoes Aliens Foot-Esse, pew
der IL cures Corns, Bur ions, Painful, Smautng,
Hot. SWOLLEN. Feet AT all Druggists and Shoe
Stores all. S54t
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
W ard for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. Cheney x Co.,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. ]. Cheney for tue last 10 years
and believe him perfectly honorable in
all business transaction. and financial
ly able to carry out any obligations
made by his firm.
Walding, Ki1nan Il Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
Falls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
DAILY, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price IS Gents
Der bottle Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls family pills for consti-
nation.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-12
FRIDAY, MAY II, 1905
Corporation Election May %, 1905,

For Councilman, LIST Ward,
X. POOLE.
For Councilman, End w lard,
G.. G.. CUSHWA.
For Councilman, 3rd Ward,
, LEWIS H. THOMPSON.
For Councilman, 4th Ward,
A. b. STEWART.
For Councilman, 5th Ward,
G.. w. SCHILL.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-25
WEST VIRGINIA
Al NEW ORLEANS
President viii Board Cruiser This
week and Join Pennsylvania and
Colorado at Key West.

The United States Armored cruiser
West Virginia has arrived at New Or
leans. where President Roosevelt will
board her the latter part of this week
Tor his trip TO Hampton Roads. 1t is
expected that the West Virginia will
Join the Colorado and Pennsylvania at
Key West about Thursday, when the
race 10 Hampton Roads between the
three speedy ships will begin.
The outcome of the test is still the
topic for discussion among naval and
shipping men in this city and the
finish of the rae is awaited with in
tense interest. Besides being a test
OF speed the great ace will determine
which of the ships can best endure such
a strain as the brealSncck run IN the
Atlantic coast is bound to be-.
The cruisers will speed at the rate
oil about "a miles an hour during the
entire run n they should reach
Hampton Roads in about 81 hours
after the start of the race.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-25
Confederate Grand Camp Reun-
ion Begins Tomorrow.
fHlS CITY WELL REpRI SEkTfD
Masruder and J.. E. B. Stuart Camps
Send Nine Delegates Each-Mrs.
helms and Miss Curtis Are the
Sponsors for This District.
E. B. Stuart Camps
This city's Confederate organizations

This city's Confederate organizations
will be well represented at the annual
Grand Camp reunion which begins at
petersburg tomorrow. All of the deic.
gates, sponsors and maids will leave
this morning or afternoon. most of
them desiring TO reach Petersburg in
time to attend the bail to be given to.
night by the Sons of Confederate Vet.
Grams
Magruder Camp, Confederate Veter.
ans will be represented. by the follow
ing delegates-Commander B~landford,
Comrades Gibson. Ball. G. w. Nelms,
Fleury, Wilson, G. b. West, Ware, Bal
lard and S. II. Tucker.
Representing j. L. B. Stuart Camp,
Sons of Veterans. will be City Ser.
geant e. w. Milstead. Major j. II.
Gilkerscn, Mr.. c. Aylett Ashby, com
iianaer; Messrs. r.. A. Johnson, w. :.
Miciaux, Spottswood Boyd, Miller,
Hunter BOYD Gold and A. b. Abbitt.
Mrs. G. w. helms is sponsor for the
veterans for this district and the Sons
81 Vetcrars of this district will have
Miss Hii"ah Curtis as their spoons +
Hiss Lucille Cooper is sponsor OF
MaGrutcr Camp. with Miss Verla
saunders as her maid of honor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-25
COMES QUICKLY
Don't Have to Wait for Weeks
Newport News Illustration,

Waiting is discouraging.
Prompt action pleases everybody.
a burden on the back is n heavy
weight.
Hard to bear day after day.
Harder still yea after year.
Lifting weight, removing the bur.
den,
Newport News people tell of it.
Tell how it can he done.
Tell of relief that's quick and sure.
Here is q case of 1t:
Mrs. X. J.. Watson, wife Of II. l..
Watson, the well known brennan i'll
the fitting department Of the s~hipyart,
residence 220 Thirty-first street, says:
When say that the results obtained
from the use OF Doan's Kidney Pills
both surprised and sratifed me / very
mildly state the facts. A short course
OF the treatment positively stopped a
dtil aching in the small of my back
which had annoyed me for some time.
II ia astonishing how quickly the med
icine takes effect. Sufferers from back.
ache who will go to Stearnes' drug
store for Doan's Kidney Pills and the
course of treatment need have no fear
of = disappointment."
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. FosterMilturn Co, Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-25
|, Miss KofeM cIoaoIdl

More than likely you speak the same
words yourself, and no doubt you feel
far from well. The aus may be easily
traced to some arrangement of the fe-
male organs which manifests itself i'm
depression of spirits. reluctance TO 20
anywhere or do anything. bncliaclie.
bearing-down pains, fiatulency, ncrv-
BUSINESS. sleepleSsness, leucorrhCca.
These symptoms are but warnings
thatthere is danger ahead, and unless
needed a life OF suffering or a serious
operation Is the inevitable result.
h never-failing remedy forall these
symptoms IS Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vep-
etaGle Compound.
Miss Kate Mcdonald. of Woodbridpa.
y j., writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:
lthlnk that a Monian naturally lislikes to
make her roublc known to the public. Int
restored health Las meant so nnicL TO me HAT
l cannot help from telling min0 for the sake
of other suffering women.
I" Fore long tinio | suffered untold agony
with II uterine trouble aud irregularities.
which made mo Il physical wreck. and no ous
thought J would recover, bu: LYDIA L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has entirely
cured ma. and made me well and strong. nnd
feel 1t my taty to tel! other suffering women
what II splendid medicine ii isl
IF you are i'll, don't hesitate To get n
bottle of Lydia +. Pinkham's Vtpeta-
bic Compound at once. aud write to
Mrs Pinkham, Lynn. Mass., for suacial
advice ii is free and always Helpful.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-25
Theatrical


Inc sublime passion seems TO be
Sponsors mascot, or rather the mas.
cot upon which he hes founded his
popular waltz song, 1t will be remem-
hered in his Little Tycoon" Love
Comes Like Il Summer Sigh" In his
next effort the princess Bonnie" the
Summer Sigh gave way to a dream
ana it was Dreaming of Love" that
won additional fame and popularity
for this opera.
Many of Sponsors friends chaff him
upon love, forming an important factor
in all his waltz songs. and when writ
ing Miss Bob White" which is to be
seen nj the Academy tomorrow night,
he decided TO get away from this
standing joke, SO he made Colonial
Danes waltz his leading effort, but
somehow or other. another song
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-25
DUE IN A SUNDAY.
Armored Cruiser Maryland soming to
Join Squadron.

The local built armored cruiser
maryland is now receiving her finish
ing touches at the New York navy
YARD and She will sail from New York
FOR Hampton Roads to join the ar
mored cruiser squadron Saturday. She
should reach this port early Sunday.
morning, before the battleship squad
ron and the rmored cruiser squad
ron sails for Sloman's Island to await
the arrival of the British fleet.
The Maryland recently developed a
longitudinal crack in her port crank
shaft, but that has beer repaired. The
vessel has also h:d her guns install
led since she has been at the New
York navy yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-25
Peninsula Railway Directors In.
pect Route Recently Surveyed.
FEW Gil ,NdEs TO BE MADE
Proposed Location of Road Bed Very
Satisfactory Upon the Wholesome
Machine Broke Down on Way to
Yorktown Yesterday Morning.

Following the proposed route of the
Virginia Peninsula Railways line as
closely as possible, the officers and di-
rectors of that company journeyed
from here to Yorktown and return in
automobiles yesterday, starting out
about 9 o'clock in the morning. One
of the autos stuck in the sand several
miles above the city and its occu-
pants missed most of the trip, but the
Others made good time in spite of
many rough places in the roads.
The directors were very much
pleased on the whole with the route
chosen by the engineers, but it is
probable that one or two changes In
the line will be made as q result of
The trip. No information concerning
the route is to be made public at this
lime.
ThOse who took the trip were: Mr..
w. A. Post, president of the company:
Vice-president j.. l.. Patton; Treasurer
Arthur Lee, Solicitor o. ID. Bachelor,
Directors George A. Schmelz, Elias
Peyser, II. G. Bickford, Fred j. Gaunt-
lett, Alex Meyers II w. e. Barrett,
Engineer j. l.. Marye and Mrs. e. l..
Ford, trainmaster of the Chesapeake
& Ohio terminals.
The party had luncheon at the Swan
hotel, Yorktown before starting for
hCine. Some returned by way of Lee
Hall and others followed the route
they Travelled in the morning.
The company will soon be ready tc
announce the route which has beer
selected and the construction of the
q will begin when this is done.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-25
AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE.
Notorious Chicken Thief Landed Be.
hind Bars by Officer Padaett.

nind Ears by Officer Padgett.
Andrew Banks, n notorious negro.
who recently was released from the
penitentiary and who is believed u
V been responsible for many
chicken'ccop robberies during tn ,past
few weeks, vas captured yesterd,. by
Patrolman Padgett and Mr.. Gorge
Lenz.
Chief Reynolds has instructed the
officers on numerous occasions to look
out for and arrest Banks. Yesterday
afternoon about 3 O'Clock Officer Pad
gett, passing Wickham n
street car, spied the negro on the I'VE
nue.. Quickly jumping off the car the
officer gave chase, Mr.. George LEM
and other citizens joining him. .
The negro fled. but was oyertaken
by Mr.. LEM at Twenty-fourth street
and circuit IL The officer reach.
ed the scene in n few moments AMI
took charge of the prisoner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-25
Arrived Yesterday.

Steamer Kershaw. Bond, Baltimore
Merchants & Miners Transportation
Company.
Steamer Hamilton. BoaZ, New York
old Dominion Steamship Company.
Schooner Rebecca Sheppard. Smith,
I>ynn--White Oak Coal Company.
Sailed Yesterday.
Steamer Mohican, Rich, Philade.-
phia; Georgetown. Pennington, Port
land; Kershaw. Bond, Norfolk and
Boston; Monroe, Hulphers, New York.
Schooners William b. Palmer, Nc
hloney, Boston; Winfield S. Schuster,
Crockcr, Portland.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-25
Y. M. II. A. OFFICERS.

important Meeting of the Association
last Night.
The hoard of directors OF the Youns
Mems Hebrew Association met las.
night and elected the following OIL
ccrs Tor tao ensuing term:
Presidents. Mirmelstein.
Vice-Dresidcnt-K. Millman.
Recording sccret"ry-Alex- Leftc.
witch.
Financial secretary-K. Bremen.
: Treasurer. Asset.
The association will hold a big
meeting next week, when a basket
ball team will be organized. The as.
ISOLATION night school will also be or
ganiZed at that time.