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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
Job For Mr.. Cornwell.

The Wheeling Evening News saws
."When the good farmers of Hamp-
shire county to whom the Hon. John
J. Cornwell has been preaching anti
tax reform for several years. look at
the new assessment figures, they
will have substantial reason to doubt
whether the said Hon. John j. Corn
we'll is as wise or as sincere as he
should be. The Hampshire county
land hooks just turned in at Charles
ton show an increase of about huff
mil lion dollars or of about 80 per
cent. Hampshire be it notedsis purely
an agricultural county. Almost the
same day the land books of.MeDowell
county were turned III showing an in :
crease of over $50, 600. 0o0 or about 100
per sent. Mcdowell is coslyminiug
county.
1t has been one of thesmain conten-
tions of tue .reformers that farm
lands and small houses were taxed
under the oldssysiem far beyond tEeir
real value, while riehsooal aud timber
properties belonging to such great COR
porations as operate in Mcdowell
county we're taxed at far less than
their real value. Mr.. Oornweli's own
home furnishes the mot .triking illus
{ alton of the fact. when compare
with other counties and Mr.. Cornwell
might well take few 6avs off to ex-
plain this remarkable result to his
HAMPSHIRE county condiments. In
the meanwhile the injunction holds
good: watch YOUR tax bill
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12

Nos that Tax Commissioners Smith
and Rigsbv have completed assessing
the Valuation OF real estate in this
Cornv, and have turned over the
books to the cle:k Of the county court,
shere Is rush OF taxpayers TO see
how much their real estate is assessed.
OF coarse, there can be no objection
10 this The books are Du 0lic proper
CIV and any man has 2 perfect right to
examine them. Bat the different val
aatious have brought forth some in
seresting comment. One man SAYS his
property IS valued too high, anc ther
says his is assessed about its actual
value. aud another humbly saws his is
too low, All this gees to show that
1t is absolutely impossible tc place q
valuation upon land agreeable tC
every taxpayer. However, if any uu'
biased and intelligent man examines
she book carefully he will find thai
she comm issloners aim was to value
sVeTv taxpayers property alike, al
Iear as possible, SO that there could bt
a uniform and suitable system of tax
alton in this county. To be sure, mis-
takes have bsen made but where Their,
has been an injustice done, and it il
ssown TO the satisfaction OF the Com
aissioners, tley win gladly recon-
nend to the County oourt to rectify
same.
Tire increase in the yalu atiou O.
property plainly shows that a.reyisior
was necessary. and if the taxpayer
we're treated alike (and we b,liev,
Shy were,) our system OF isxatioi
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
AN ENORMOUS INCREASE.
New Tax Laws Will Catch Many
Rich Coal Lands.

The compile te returns from 81 OF the
SO counties OF West Virginia. as flea
with the state tax commissioner, show
the enormous total increase CT valua-
lions by the new assessment over that
of 1904 of within fraction of 800,
900. 600, or valuation of 1928, 543, 1877,
as against total of $50, S36. 374 for the
same counties in 1904. 1t is reason
ably certain that the remaining coun-
ties will hiring the total increase mp to
more than 5000, 600, 900, and furnishes
the best possible evidence OF the
necessity for change in the forme
methods of taxation. especially in
counties like Mcdowell, wnere the as
sessment increased from So, 10000 In
1904 to $34. 022, 473 in 1905.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
Fan Term Opening.

THE TRI-STATE BUSINESS College
Cumberland, Maryland.
September A, 5, s.
TIE Tri-State Business College,
B, F. Shaffer, Bus. Mgr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
NEW FREIGHT ENGINES.
Baltimore & Ohio Gets First of Mon
ster Locomotives.

The Baltimore g. Ohio has received
the first installment of it's order fol-
210 new freight engines. This order
was placed with the American Lo.
connective Company last spring. II Il
expected that the deliveries will con
Time regularly for the next two
moths until all the eDignes have
been placed in service on the Belti'
more a. Ohio. Several ct these en-.
gines will be given to the Pittsburl
division. although the exact number
is not yet announced. Tue locomo'
tives are beirg constructed at the
several works of the American Loco
m tive Company. They are OF the
latest approved Baltimore & Ohio
type for its freight service.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
MEETING OF sHERIFFs.
County Executives are now In Ses-
sion at ParKersburg.

SheriffE. ID. Gardner left Wednesday
for Parkersburg, where he will attend
the meeting of the West Virginia
Sheriffs association, which opened in
that city Thursay. 1t i expected that
nearly all the sheriffs of the state will
be present There has been consider
ale comment and speculation concern
Ing the meeting and its objects and
purposes, but so far nothing definite
has been given out by the officers of
the association or its members as to
the exact object of the meeting. 1t is
rumored. however, that the principal
subject OF discussion will be the cur
tailment of some of the emoluments
of the office of sheriff, which is oppo-
sed bv the members. and they will
suggest remedy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
Mcdowell 5 Increas e..


The other day the News told of the
results of the assess nent of property at
its true aud actual value in Mcdowell
county where the valuation of real
estate was increased from IS, 600, 600
to $36, 900, 900. This one instance
alone justifies the enactment of the
new assessment law.
The good that will result from this
assessment is apparent. 1t means
that every one in Mcdowell comfy
will nay his just proportion of taxes.
as anti-tax reformers claimed would
follow increased assessments. yhe tax
rate will be based upon this assess
ment next year. Under the low as.
sessmept the tax rate in Mcdowell has
been 50. 10 on the 800 valuation.
Next wear undsr the new assessment
allowing the foil limit. it cannot he
more than % cents on the 500. Like
all other counties where coal abounds
coal property has teen assessed from
nothing to one-twentieth it's value.
The farming lands and homes of the
citizens had been assessed at third
to half their valne. 1t is easy TO
figure, the saving the latter class will
make en- the new valuation. Suppose
man for instance has a So. coo
house. In Mcdowell it. would be as
sessed at 81 900, not less than that.
Upon this valuation at tie cid tax
rate 81. 40 the man pays s24 in tax 8.
Under the new law his house is as
sassed for what it is worth. So, GEO.
Allo wing the highest lew which can
be imposed locally in that county next
year. % cents on the 500, the map
viii pay in taxes ST. so The true aud
actual value clause means for Dim a
gain of SIG 80 in local taxes alone.
He will merely be paying his just
share, and upon no one will the
amount be exurbitant or unjust. And
I've same argument will aDplv TO
nearly every home and far;a in the
| tat
The change in McDowell's tax rate
y i'll serve another good purposa. 1t
will give the county a better b. sis
upon which TO advertise itself. Is il
not much better to tell the.world that
that county is worth 1856, 600. 900 ard
collects but 25 cents on the 800 t. au
to .av that it ia worth but $3, 600. 00C
and impose taxes, amounting to 81. &c
on every 800.
In every way the new tax laws are
vindicatiug themselves and at the end
| + two years there will not be voic;
raised against them. Watch your tar
! ills. Wheeling News,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12

Entered at the Post Once Of Mar,insbug, W. Va.
second class m.il matter,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12

1LeIe is 10 ZEAL opposition to the
reelection of Hon. Stephen b. Elkins
10 the United States senate. Only a
hint of dissatisfaction is occasionally
heard. and there is no real cause for
iksis dissatisfaction. Has not the sem
stor been true to the people of this
state? Has he not labored hard for
sheir best interest? Has ha not been
Instrumental in bringing his state
prominently before the entire Nation.
Bias he not always lifted his voice in
Se halt of his CONSTITUENCIES Has he
MOI become one of the leaders In the
Senst4, being noted for his great abil-
sty and strength of character? Does
De not stand today as one of the
greatest leaders in this Nation? Let
West Virginia refuse to return him to
Gh9 senate, and she has lost more by
MS defeat than she can possibly gain
thorough his successor. The republic
can party in this state cannot afford
30 take "a backward step now. Prog
sSss has ever been its watchward.
0nwsr it has moved steadily and
nightly. With dissention in its
ranks 1t cannot even hope to succeed
But with united party, every loyal
and patriotic republican pulling on
his oars. and with Stephen b. Elkins
at the helm, victory will be perehed
an every hilltop, and West Virginia
will still maintain her lofty name for
Eepublicanism and progre' siveness.
Then. the one thing to do is to send
Uncle Steve" back to the senate
Mat he NAV still remain the beacor
sisAt of the repui lican IA ty in We
Eir2 iuia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
Was Wasting Away.

All nations are endeavoring to check
the ravages OF consumption, the white
plague" that claims so many victims each
year. Foley's.. Honey and Tar cures
coughs and colds perfectly and you are
in no danger of consumption. Do not risk
your health by taking some unknown
preparation when Foley's Honey and
Tar is safe and certain in results. Ask for
Foley's Honey and Tar and in ist upon
having it. Sold by all dealers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12

G.. b. Buthans, of Carlisle Center, N.
Y, writes: About four years ago | wrote
you stating that had been entirely cured
of severe kidney trouble by taking less
than two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure.
1t entirely stopped the brick dust sedi-
ment, and pain and symptoms Of kidney
disease disappeared. | am glad to say
that have never had return of any of
those symptoms during the four years
that have elapsed and | am evidently
cured to stay cured. and hea tily recon-
mend Foley's Kidney Cure to any one
suffering from kidney or bladder trouble,
Sold by all dealers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
SOLDIERS RELEASED.
Were Arrested Here Charged With
Stealing Peaches.

Two sol iers belonging to the camr
at Bolivar Heights were arrested and
locked up here on charge of stealing
peaches from farmars's wagon in
North Martinsburg. Afterward the
farmer decided not to prosecute the
fellows. aud thew wers allowed to go.
making swift tracks for the encamp-
ment
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
ENJOYING AN OUTING.
Martinsburg People Having Pleasant
Time at McCoy's Ferry.

Mr.. aud Mis-. q. III. Wolfes and fam
ilv, Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Burkhart.
MT aud Mrs. Daniel Kemp and sew
eral others are members of Damp
Comfort which has been established
along the Potomac at McCoy's Ferry.
in the northern part of the county.
They will remsiu about 10 days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-08-12
Will Improve Church.

st. Patrick Roman Catholic con-
Gregatiou, Hancock will spend over
ST.. 900 on Improvements to their church
property.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-16
Apollonia.

Jno. Boulen started his hay press
this week.
j. A. S. Calquhoun has gone to
North Dakota to visit frietlds.
7. o. Dougherty arrived from Boaz,
Wis, Saturday, to take up his work
as principal in out schools.
Mrs. B. E. Kepner returned Satur-
day from Pipestone county, Mimi.
where she has been visiting friends
and RELATIVES for two weeks.
=. Guy Hill was down from 'Ladysmith
this week; We presume he was look
ing for some of the birds E. w. for
got to take home the first of the week.
Mr.. Skidmore will preach his fare
we'll sermon next Sunday morning.
Let everyone attend.
Miss Bertha Mollet of Bruce was
calling on friends in the village Tues
day afternoon.
Miss Grace Coon arrived from Glen
Flora Monday. She will have charge
of the primary grade during the COM
ing year.
Mrs. Eugene Hayden visited at Lady
smith several days this week.
| w. L. Atwood has taken out his
threshing outfit and the melodious
sound of the whistle now stimulates
the water acceleration.
Mrs. Bell and son, who have been
visiting the lyman and Welch homes
for several weeks, returned Tuesday to
their home at Geneva, Nebraska.
Miss Louise Kellogg began her duties
as a teacher in the Bruce schools this
week.
Misses Clara Atwood and Mary Smith
left Monday for Radisson where they
will teach schools.
Thos. Foster was in town the other
day and purchased school supplies for
his district, the school will begin next
Monday with w. G. Graham as teacher.
C. L. Kellogg has Moved the post
office into the Heaverin House and
deputized G. W. Heaverin as first as
sistant postmaster. Cause
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-16
Tony.

Oliver James and D. F. W9tSon
left Thursday night on the Limited"
for MINNEAPOLIS to take in the Mime
sofa state fair.
Mrs. R. S. Disbrow went to Wau>
paca Friday on visit to relatives and
friends.
County Treasurer John M. Hurless
was a Tony visitor for short time on
Thursday afternoon.
Born, Saturday morning, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Christman, a daughter.
Mother and caild are doing we'll.
Frank Newhouse is nursing sore
land and finger, 1t started with a
)imple on the back of one of the fng-
ers of the right hand aid finally blo5d
poisoning set in, affecting the hand
and forearm. He went to Ladysmith
Thursday evening and had it attended
to by physician. 1t is now improv-
ing.
Mrs. Philip Christmari left Thurs
day night for Rochester, Mimi, where
she will have her baby daughter oper-
ated upon for cataracts oil both eyes.
Mr.. Christman accompanied her as far
as Ladysmith, where she boarded the
limited.
Chris Biller and family have moved
from the Keep place, two miles north
east of town, to Glen Flora, at which
place they have purchased and will
conduct a restaurant.
John Goetz and Peter Leonhard
returned Monday from a trip to Mr..
Goetz's homestead up in Sawyer c6un-
ty. They made the "trip afoot and re-
port some pretty tough travelling.
Jos. Christnfan and E. L. Baxter
have given up the school routes recent.
ly awarded them and their places viii
se filledfespectively by Martin aOlsor
and John thinner
School opens Monday. The teachers
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-16
FAIR QUESTION AT PHILLIPS
Whether to Be or not to Be, That is
the Question.

the Cues ton.
The Phillips Bee discusses the county
fair question as follows:
1t is to,be regretted that any thought
of dropping the cot1ntH fair this fall
has been given place in the minds of the
people of Price county and we trust
that the matter will still be taken up
seriously and thoughtfully by our bust
ness men and that the Price county fair
of 1905 will be one long to be remem-
bered. The county cannot afford to
allow this or any other year I'd go into
history without holding a fair, where
farmers, their wives and children can
meet with citizens and have few days
of pleasant mingling Of ideas and plans
for the future; also to display the pro-
ducts Of Price county, which by no
other way seems possible.
1t has been suggested that Phillips
have street fair, to take the place Of
the county fair. This may be well as
far as it goes, but seems to US it is
very doubtful if street fair held in
this city w6ild be considered by the
people of the county in general as a
good substitute for the county fair.
We have n6 doubt that if the street
fair is taken up by our people it will
prove successful. Why not have both?
But by all means have the county
fo;
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-16

have all arrived; Miss Pratt reaching
here Friday and Misses Caves, Burpee
and Grandine Saturday.
A. F. Helm, accompanied by his
son Joe, left Saturday morning for
Notre Dame, Indians, where Joe will
be placed in the famous Notre DAME
school for boys.
Fred Bien arrived home Saturday
from the Canadian northwest where he
has been working in the interests Of
the International Harvester COMPANY
He expects to be sent SUIT again in a
day or two.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Odell and
Elmer Odell left Thursday for Mary
land junction, Wis, on3a visit to rel&,-
tives and friends. They expect to be
gone a month or more. Enterprise.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-16
Approved June II, 1905.
FOR SALE

Machinery of single mill, complete,
for sale. On account of sickness
Address G. A. Hertel, Whittlesy, Wis.
A good serviceable pillow at a low
price. x News office.
A spring tooth harrow, never used,
for sale Views office.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-16
Copper Ore Found.

At Miller & Forums Office is a
piece of copper ore which was dug
up by the railway workmen near Tere-
sta. 1t is almost pure copper and
was secured about eight feet below
the surface Whether or not it is
part of deposit of copper has not
been determined, but it is certainly a
choice piece of copper ore.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-16
InTER-COUnTY FAIR.
Five Northern Counties Unite in a
Successful Fair.

The inter-county fair, for the coun-
ties of Barron, Sawyer, Polk, Burnett
and Washburn, opened at Cumber-
land Wednesday. A large crowd and
fine exhibits are reported.
The base ball game between Spooner
and Hudson resulted in victory for
Spooner, to 3. Hayward at4d Clear
Lake played yesterday, and the win
ners Of the first and second days games
play today.
The races resulted: 2:25 trot or
pace, best three in five heats, Birch
wood, Jr., won; Oliver Twist, second;
Brace Girl, third; Rocket, fourth.
Time, 2:261, 2:244, 2:244, 2:3O.
Inter-county, free-for-all, best three
in five, half lille heats, purse $500,
Snip B., won; Or. Strafmore, second;
Sam Patch. third. Time, LA, 1:15,
ia.
Running race, half mile heats, best
two in three, purse 500, May Thomas,
won; Sally Regent, second; Olivene,
third. Time, 81, so. Rice Lake
Leader.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-09-16
NEWS AROUND THE COUNTY
Some Bruce News.

Some Bruce News.
VIM. Cook was visiting Cameron
friends Friday.
Sherman Perry was down from Lady
smith Tuesday.
Miles Davis was a Ladysmith repre-
sentative in Bruce Monday
R. S. Galley was hauling shingles
this week for his new farm residence.
Miss Blanche Tiffany of, Ladysmith
Sundayed with her friend, Miss Beulah
Lepley.
w. H. Phipps and daughter were
guests of Mr.. Pierpont ard wife the
latter part of last week.
Harry Ballou, manager Of the Men
asha Paper mill at Ladysmith, Was
transacting business in this city Mon2
day.
Mrs. Ranus, who was the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. c. P. Coon, for some
days last week, has returned to her
home in Minneapolis.
,gohn Sakrison of Deer Park was
among his Bruce friends Saturday.
Rel port says that he is about to en-
gage in the banking business in Deer
Park.
The Board of Directors of the Farm
ers fIutual Fire Insurance company
of Gates (Rusk) county, met on Mon
day to adjust the loss of F. N. Brain
erd of Oak Grove.
Archie Blackburn has recently
bought, through John II. Moller e
company, the 80 acre farm Of Frank
White, situated about a mile west of
Arpin's ntill. The consideration was
$1,000.
C. w. Qtiggle, wife and son Noble
of Blue Earth City, Minnesota, ar
rived here Rst Saturday evening, and
have been visiting their son aid
brother, w D. Quiggle, and FAM
lily.
Rev. J. w. MADDEN has been elected
Truant officer for the Brtce school.
All parents with children of school
age are expected to send them to
school or give a reasonable excuse for
their absence.
John Helm and wife Of Tony, L. E,
McGiH and wife, Dr. w. F. U'Connor
and Miss MUsscr of Ladysmith, and
W. B. LaSalle of Rhinelander com
prised duck hunting party near Bruce
Saturday and Sunday.
The Farmers Land Agency has just
closed a deal whereby j. 0. Crowley
becomes the owner of 200 acres of
land southwest of Bruce Price paid
was $500. They also sold so acres,
same location, so S. W. Crowley, con-
: sideration $3.50. Both men are from
Missouri.
F. T. Drunk and wife Went to Chi
cago last Friday, returning Tuesday
night.
Mrs. T. S. Mexican commenced
teaching the Joyncr school on hast
Tuesday.
Joe Weisie, VINO has been quite sick
for couple Of Weeks, is still in bad
condition.
Mrs, Don GRAY, sister of S. NJ.
Alvey, and Miss Colcy, Mice, ar
rived here Monday form Faribault
county, Minnesota.
Miss May Starin, who has been
visiting her par9Ats here for a SINE,
has returned to her duties in Chica-
go.
Mrs. Thos. Slattery, who has been
dangerously i'll for couple of weeks,
is now considered out of danger, and
hopes are entertained for her early re-.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-08-19

niche for the Governor all to himself.
The second resolution declares as fol-
lows: ''Too much praise cannot be ac-
corded the Governor for the discharge
of his duties ais the chief executive of
this State. We are proud that Anne Ar
undel county can claim him us one of
her honored citizens" One of the duties
which the Governor 50 we'll discharged
was the making of Il manly and deter
mined protest against the introduction
of unfair and dangerous methods i'll the
election machinery of this State by the
adoption of the Poe amendment. 1t is
safe to say that it is Thu, act which,
more particularly than any other. was
in the minds of the Anne Arundel Demo
Gratis who were 50 SYSTEMATICALLY silent
on the amendment ana 50 ostentatiGusiy
emphatic in their praise of the Governor.
The independents who are fighting the
amendment will evidently not find Il
solid plli&nX of straight Democrats OPP
posed to thrm.-Baltimor News.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-08-19
PERRYVILLE.

Miss Mamie Ommit of ROwlandville
is visiting Mr.. and Ms. Harry Halfway
The Perryville base hall team met
with defeat on their grounds on Satnr-
day last by the Colora club by the score
Of & to >
Mr.. w. ii. Cole. .Jr.. has greatly i'm
proved his double frame dwelling and
six brick hC;lrtS by a now fence.
Mr.. Tony Glass and Mr.. John Carter
with their families. have moved in the
low of Mr.. {. l.. Cole, on Akin avenue
Mr.. Horace Maritime and Mr.. Frisby
Cochran. of Philadelphia. were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Cochran on Sun
day Inst.
Ernest Alexander McChntock, young
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. James Ii. Me
Clntock, died on Wednesday morning
from Il complication of diseases.
The po1ryvile base ball club will hold
a festival August 81 and %. in the Jr
o. L. a. NJ. Hall.
Members of the Pcrryvillc Band met
on Monday evening. appointed n com
mittee and will hold festival to pur-
chase instruments about the middle of
September.
Misses Pearl and Iva Campbell and
Mrs. Leon Campbell. of Wilmington,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Miller. 80
Mr.. Allen Fisher has left the employ
of A. II. Owens Il Bro. to take charge
of the farm of Mr. o. p Haggerty of
the Seventh district. He is succeeded by
Maxwell Peoples of Port Deposit.