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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10
Homestead Entry No. $3.50.

Homestead Entry No. $3.50.
Department of the Interior, !
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
June II, 1905.
NOTICE is hereby given that the fol-
~ lowing named settler has filed no.
tice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver. at Natchitoches, La, on
August Is, 1905, viz:
Homestead Entry No. $3.50 Dan
Alexander, Of Emma, La.-for the VIZ
of swl and VIZ Of nw14, sec. 80, tp. % n,
rng. II W, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Charley Harris, Abe Moore, Wesley
Thomas, Whit Jackson, all of Emma, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
July 6, 1905. aug TO-
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
UNCLAIMED Letters

Following is list of unclaimed let
tiers remaining in the postoffice Mar
tinsburg w. Va. Dec. II. 1905. If not
called for will be sent to the Dead Let
ter office at Washington Dec. 25th,
1905.
Persons calling for them will say
advertised.
Jno. Bell, c. D. Bowman, Colston
Busey, J. f. Castle, Miss Sadie Custer,
J. H. Dashiell, Clement c. Dwyer, Miss
Matte Eversole, Will l., Fissette, En-
nest Fincham, Andrew Fox, Penn Cal
tiers. Miss Fivian Greenlee, Cleve Ham
ilton, Miss Maggie Henderson, r. N.
Herbts, Miss Nova Kidney, Miss Bes-
sic Reese, Samuel Kramer, Chas Nit
clell, Martinsburg Independent. lzer
Petrv, Mrs. Matte Robinson, William
Riker, Frank Shipley, ESD, Harry
Smith, c. A. Swami, William Sween'
ey, Mrs. Henrietta Thomas, VIM. E
Vanmetre, Mrs. Mollie Washington
Clinton WATSON, f. w. Welland.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

The reported capture of President
Roosevelt by the standpatters has been
verified by himself, for he recommends
no revision of the tariff in his message
to Congress. Perhaps the President felt
compelled to be silent because of the
promises made by the officials of the
Republican Committee to the life in
surance magnates and others that if
they would subscribe to the campaign
fund the tariff would not be meddled
with. That the money from the Life
Insurance Companies must have faint
ed the White House atmosphere and
acted as q soporific on "the national
trust buster" is probable or tariff re-
form would have been urged, for the
tariffs the mother of trusts according
to a good Republican authority.
There is also other evidence that this
tainted campaign fund has had dis
asterous effect on the Presidents re-
form ideas, for he makes but a feeble
reference to political corruption. But
there again the President found his
hands tied for to denOunce political
corruption would be to accuse so many
of the leaders Of the Republican party,
that it would add to its present demon
aIization.
The President when free to express
his real feelings is as bold an lion
against corruption and grating, but
with the tanning process that Speaker
Cannon and the other stand pat lead
ers have been putting him through, he
is as harmless as a dove, on the subjects
that pinch their corns. 1t is to be hoped
that the President has not really sur
rendered to the standpatters and quail
ed before the exposure of the rotten
ness of his party but the tainted at
mosphere of the White House has Ger
tainly not been cleared by any recon-
mendation in the message. The Pr es-
ident would find the whole country be-
hind him, except the special interests
protected, if he would send in to Con-
gress ringing message for tariff re-
form and recommend that a strenuous
measure be passed to stem corruption.
In this As with other Democratic re-
forms he may adopt, he would have
the hearty cooperation of the Demo-
Gratis
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
WarCIaimS.

The Court of Claims has certified to
Congress number of findings of fact
in Virginia and West Virginia war
claims, which were referred to the
court under the Tucker act and among
the cases acted upon we note the fol-
lowing of local interest:
Opequon Presbyterian church,
Kearnstown, Va, claim for $4,000 for
damages by Sheridan's troops; the
court recommends that 1859 be al
lowed.
Methodist Protestant church, Mid
dleway claim, $500, 1925 recommend
ell.
st. Johns Protestant Episcopal
church, Harper's Ferry, claim 5000,
recommended 200.
Elk Branch Presbyterian church,
Duffiiclds, claim 1851, allowed $500.
The County Court of Berkeley coun-
ty put in a cl, i'm for S13, 1882 for dam
a yes to the county Jail and courthouse
court recommends that 1920 be paid.
Now that the co nty will have this
fund on hand, we hope be
fore long that the present old
court house may be remodeled and
cleaned up. This fund ought to be
pretty nearly sufficient for the neces-
say Improvements.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

That trusts cannot find Judgment in
England where they have no tariff
protection and the laws are not made
in their interest as they are here, is
shown by the disaster that has over
taken the Toba eco Trust in that
country. Gam rican trusts of every
description" says a dispatch from
London, shave just received severe
blow in England. The decision given
in the court of appeal in the litigation
brought against Ogdens Limited, the
great tobacco firm, by retail tobaccon-
lists, will have far reaching influence
on every American industry which at
tempts monopoly in England,
"Retail tobacconists are jubilating
over theii really great victory. They
III be able to compel the trust started
in England by Mr.. Duke TO disgorge
the best part of 81 900, 200, and besides
this the trust will have to pay an sd-
ditional 50 ,50O0O0imaking the colos sal
total of 81 ,O00, 900.
"The legal fight has been one of the
most gigantic battles of the law
courts, though the proceedings have as
yet attracted little public attention.
The next stage in the litigation, how
eHer-when the assessing of damages
g1es before British jury-will I'M
uoubtedly be the one topic of CONVEX
sation among smokers all over the
world
How foolish those voters must feel
WAC listened to the statements of Re-
publican spell binders that trusts were
a. numerous in England as in this
country and that the tariff was not
the mother of trusts, and so were led
TO v)te for Republican congressman. OF
cO~rse many of these speakers were ig-
norant of the facts and assimilated
their political economic theories from
Republican campaign books and or
gans, the compilers and editors of
which were either equally uniformed,
or purposely misled their dupes.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
ForwhiteMen Only.

In Syracuse, Ohio, on the Ohio river
town about 10000 inhabitants. nc
negro is permitted to live, not even to
stay over night under any consldera-
ton. This is an absolute rule in this
year 1905, and it has existed for several
generations. The enforcement Of this
unwrittsn law S in The hands OF the
boys from 50 to 20 years Of age, while
the attempt of negro to become a res
ident of the town is resisted by the res.
idents en- masse.
When a negro is seen in town during
the day he is generally told of these
traditions. if he is so ignorant as not
to know of them already, and is warn
ed to leave before shutdown. If he fails
to take heed he is surrounded at abou
the time darkness begins, and Is ad-
dressed by the leaders Of the gang in
about this language;
"No niger is allowed to stay in
this town over night. Get out of here
now, and get out quick"
He sees from % to so boys around
him talking in subdued voices and
waiting to see whether he obeys. If he
, hesitates little stones begin to reach
him from unseen quarters, and soon
persuade him to begin his hegira. He
is not allowed to walk, but is told to
get on his little dog trout" The COM
mand is always effective, for it is back
ed by stones in the ready hands Of
boys none too friendly.
So long as he keeps up good gait
that crowd, which follows just at his
heels and which keeps growing until
it sometimes numbers rs to 100 boys,
is good natured and contents itself
with yelling, laughing and hurting
gibes at its victim. But let HIM stop
his "trotn for one moment, from any
cause whatever, and the stones imme-
diately take effect as their chief pei
suader. Thus they follow him to the
farthest limits of the town, where they
send him on, while they return to the
city with triumph and tell their fathers
all about the function-how fast the
victim ran, how scared he was, how he
pleaded and promised that he would
90 and never return if they would only
leave him alone.
Then the fathers tell how they used
to do the same thing, and thus the he
roes of two wars spend the rest of the
evening by the old campfire recount
ing their several campaigns. The ma
jority of the inhabitants are not fro m
the South, but, strange to say, are Of
New England stock.
Since the town was founded, about
1915, not a single negro family has
lived in it. About the year 1855 two
negroes were employed as domestics
by family in the extreme lower end
of the town, practically in the country
but they did not stay long. Since the
Civil war two attempts have been
made by negro families to settle in the
town, but both families were summar-
lily driven out.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

We have never had much admira-
alton of Ben Tillman but when he
made that speech last week in the
senate asking for an investigation in
to the contributions made by National
Banks to political campaign funds
we could not help applauding.
Bank directors have no more right to
give the banks many away than Nc
Call and McCurdy had to give the
funds of the policyholders in their
companies away.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
HESS.

Mr. Georgs Hess, whose home was
along the east base of North Mountain
and who was well known as a success
full market gardener, died at his home
last Wednesday evening aged 66 years.
He is survived by widow and eight
children. His funeral took place from
his late home, Saturday morning at
~ o'clock. The interment was in the
Tuscarora cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
FINE APPLES.

Mr.. S. NJ. Candy, who lives near
Jones Spring gave us pleasant call
on Tuesday last and left several splen-
did specimens of his apple crop which
are decidedly the finest we have seen
this wear. Mr.. Candy has five apple
trees six years old which yielded %
bushels this year.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
Catholic Bazaar.

The ladies Of St. Josephs Catholic
church are holding bazaar beginning
Thursday night and will continue it
until Saturday night, in the basement
of the church. They are serving
splendid supper and extend cordial
invitation to all their friends and the
public in general to come.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

Nelson A. Aldrich, United states
Senator from the little state of Rhode
Island, mere speck on the map, is
about the biggest boss this or any other
country ever saw. He does not only
boss the congress but the Executive
as wull Is ever susceptible to his orders
unconsciously, it may be, but none the
less trIe.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
iectured.

Z Capt. Getzendanner, it is said is to
get the his coveted prize, the Charles
town postoffice but he must wait for
his pie until it is done and that will
not be until Porterfeld's term expires
in 1907. If there is "more joy in pur-
suit than in possession" as the
trite saying goes the Captain ought to
have happy time waiting.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

Rnpers a,e forwarded until an explicit order
= rtceiyed for their discontinuance, and unit
Al arrearages are paid.
Re1nittances by mail may be sent AZ our
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Communications intended for qualifications
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Local notices, nve cents per line.
Obituaries, three cents per line. for all over
"a lines.
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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

The agents of the Equitable Life In
surance company say: eyes, our man
ayers have been bad but now they are
alleging to be good Better put them
in the penitentiary and then we know
they will be good.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
Estray Hog

a black male hog came to my place
mile north of Falling Waters about
Oct 20 and is still there. Will weigh
about 200 pounds, has end off right
ear and underbit in left ear. The owner
will come forward prove property pay
expenses and take away.
J. a. Pearrell
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

Senator Mitchell, is dead. How sad.
But short time ago he was promi-
nent member of the United States
Senate and was highly respected. In a
few short months he sank into GRIM
inality and died in disgrace. Senator
Depew still lives to endure his ignor-
miny.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

The Pennsylvania Railrc ANNOUNCE
es that it will discontinue the custom
Of issuing passes to congressman
state legislators, judges &c. &c.
Whether they are forestalling the ris-
ing spirit of reform in Pennsylvania or
intend it as club can only be con-
iectured.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

Mr.. McCurdy, who for years had
been drawing the princely salary of
one hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars year, after being cornered as a
thief voluntarily cut his salary in two,
but that did not save him. He has
been kicked out.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
Deaths.
sISSON

The remains of Miss Edith Park Sis
son, who formerly lived in this city
but moved to Morgan county some
time ago and who died on Sunday last
were buried in Green Hill cemetery on
Wednesday.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

Mr.. jerome, will you show as much
zeal in prosecuting the big thieves as
you do in prosecuting the poor devils
who sell or buy vote for Mayor?
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

Martinsburg, w. Va,

Martinsburg, w. Va,
The beautiful souvenir, contains
handsome cuts of prominent men and
nlsces in and about Martinsburg.
FINE CHRISTMAS GIFTS
to send to your friends Price 10 cents
at the Statesman office.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

Senator Patterson OF Colorado has
been fined 81 900 for construction
contempt" Only another Senator in
trouble. A common occurance.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

Come Mr.. jerome, get hustle ON
you. Get after the big fellows and
don't spare them because they are big,
no not even the biggest.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

McCurdy is out but he will probao-
Iy be able to live the winter through
on his reserve.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15

1t is said that Boss Aldrich has con-
scented that a compromise rate bill
may pass. The people know what to
expect from Aldrich.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
FRIDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1905.

In taking two steps getting out Mr..
McCurdy did not feel the shock so
bodily.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
AM BR0SE.

Mr.. Louis r. Ambrose died at his
home, in this city, at an early hour
Thursday morning, after a lingering
illness from consumption aged SO years
He was long time resident of Mar
tinsburg, and is survived by three
brothers and two sisters. His funeral
took place ON Saturday afternoon at
2.30 O'Clock from his late residence.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. l. w. Canter, pastor of Trinity
NJ. f. church and the interment was
in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
All Run Down

] ssJIhlS is a common expires.
no sion we hear on every
side. Unless there is
ne organic trouble, the con.
ion can doubtless be remedied.
Jur doctor is the best adviser.
not dose yourself with all
MS Of advertised remedies -
his opinion. More than likely
Il need a concentrated fat fooo
enrich your blood and tone
! the system.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
HICKS

Mr.. John Hicks died at his home in
North Martinsburg, last Saturday
night, aged So years, from general
debility.
Mr.. Hicks was a native of Georgia,
but resided in tots city since the civil
war. He was at the battle of Fort
Sumpter, and was captured soon after
at Fort Moultrie, and confined in
Northern prison uring the remainder
of the war, after which he drifted to
Martinsburg, where he got imploy-
ment with the Huntsville Distilling
Co., His funeral will take place, from
his late home on North Queen street,
this afternoon at 2 o'clock The ser
vices will be conducted by Rev. }. 5.
Douglas, Rector of Trinity Episcopal
rhurch, and the interment will be in
Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-15
MAIDEN BOUSCH.

Miss Sarah Nadenbousch, died at
her home on West John street on last
Friday night at an advanced age. She
was sister to Mr.. NJ. G. Nadenbousch
of Hedgesville, and an aunt of Messrs.
A. G.. and j. T. Nadenbousch, of
this city. The funeral took place from
the house on Monday, Rev. +. M.
Woods, officiating and the interment
was at Hedgesville.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-11-17
RASplNG SECRETARY
WILSON.
November Report De-
nOunCed as q apiece
of Spite"

New York, November IL
Richard Cheatham, of Atlanta,
secretary of the Southern Cotton
Association, is quoted by the
Herald as having last night Sc.
verely criticised the report of
the cotton crop issued yesterday
from Washington, in which the
condition of the crop on Novem-
ber l was stated to be 68.8.
Mr.. Cheatham, who is stopping
in this city, said, among other
things:
"The most absurd piece of
spite work ever attempted was
the issuing of the crop report on
Friday by Mr.. Wilson, the sec
retary of Agriculture. In this
report he announces the 'condl
ton at 68.8. Now, there is nc
sane man who ever saw a cottoi
stalk who does not know that OF
November and November 10 i
is not only far beyond the fruit
ing or berring stage, but i
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-11-17
HarVie Jordan Declares Cotton
Is Worth Is Cents.

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 13: 3:-Presi-
dent Harvie Jordan of the South
ern Cotton Association, in an in
terview this morning says:
'The open declaration of Sec
retary Wilson of the department
of agriculture that the recent
condition report of 68.8 is 'accu-
rate and trustworthy and which
shows that the years crop will
be in the neighborhood of only
10, 900, 900 bales, should knock
out all high estimates and put
everything down on the
working basis of a short crop.
Secretary Wilson's estimate con-
firms the report made by this
Association some time ago, pre-.
dieting a crop Of about 10, 900. .OOO
bales. AS this report is confirm
ed by accurate information from
the two more reliable sources, il
lis unquestionable that the re
mainder of the crop now in tn
hands of the planters should no
, be marketed for less than j
+ cents a pound. | shall at ono
= Issue a proclamation advising
! this course"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-11-17
BANKRUPTCY Proceedings
AdainSf T. E. Duncan.

Charles on, Nov. 13. In the
United States district court today
a petition was filed in bankruptcy
by representatives Of the Union
and Buffalo Cotton Mills, and
Exchange Banking and Trust
company of Charleston, praying
that Thomas G.. Duncan be ad-
Judged a bankrupt. In the
lengthy document, which is to be
served tomorrow. and IS return,
able November 27, it is alleged
that Duncan, lately president OF
the two mills mentioned. is insol-
vent. owes 1923. .294.1 16 to the
creditors mentioned. (who, are
entirely unprotected,) and ha:
been disposing of property t.
certain creditors, thus glvln'
lpreferment to the detriment o
Iother creditors. The State.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-11-17
Clover Club E!eCtic-.o.

The governing board of the
Clover Club met last Monday
night and elected the following
officers: Mr.. w. w. Hughes,
president, (re-elected); Mr.. w.
T. Beatty, vice president; Mr.. j.
G.. Hughes, secretary; Mr.. F. B.
Culp, treasurer.
The club will shortly change
it's headquarters to the new
Townsend building. where it will
occupy about two-thirds of the
second floor front. The same
furniture will be used but it is
probable L at new carpets will be
put down in the new rooms.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-11-17

IN exchange as soon as Ii, can
be executed.
AS YOU have been already ncti-
'ed by the reorganization com.
'itted assignments of claims
Ill not be accepted after No.
-mber 20, 1905, except in Jar
'c"lar cases where satisfactory
easons for delay exist.
Buffalo Cotton Mills Co.
Robert F. Herrick, Treasurer.
Boston, November 9. 1905
10 the Creditors of the Union
,otton Mills: Enclosed please
ind copy of certificate of incor-
"ratlSn Sll.aapfs aapfas hhhaleesgbeeehh hhaleg beeeh elected
5 follows: President, Robert F.
derrick; vice president, Francis
<: Carey; treasurer, R. Goodwin
Shett; assistant treasurer, Joseph
): Proctor, Jr.; secretary, James
oiper; clerk. Nathan Clifford;
directors, Robert F. Herrick,
Francis K. Carey, R. Goodwin
Rhett, Joseph o. Proctor, Jr.,
md James Piper.
Accompanying the letters is
certificate of the organization
4fader the laws Of Maine and q
completes set of by-laws of each
of the two mill properties. There
Sf ssSa y sasa sssa sns aa aia5e assaKnmsn,
form of affidavit proof Of CLAIM
and statement as to how tn
forms are to be properly fillet
out.
| The holding company is to holt
the properties pending the reor
ganization and carry the mill
along through the process that i:
now pending. A. K.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-11-17

I'm your opinion will the legis-
lature do either at its next Sit
ting?'
"As I look at it, the next legis-
lature will do nothing with the
dispensary. No politician with
hopes of a future is going to
father a bill to abolish the dis
pensary. He won't stake his
future on any such move, in view
of all the doubt and confusion
about the natter
"Oconee county went dry this
week by vote of ten to one.
Some twelve other counties are
dry by almost equally impressive
majorities. Do you discover any
element of doubt in that?"
THE elections show merely
that the people are dissatisfied
with the way the dispensary is
administered. And, beside, only
from a third to half the people
are under the restrictions of the
Brice act; Wal Ill the primaries
are heard from"
Attorney Welch, who is asso-
ciated with Mr.. Bellinger, advo-
Gates amending the dispensary
law so as to provide for selling
across the dispensary counter by
the drink, mixed according to the
best science, practice and skill OF
4 IpSa
res 6 nssdssR fn rsaSess issassssb. ms % and
the extension Of the closing houl
to 9 o'clock, so as to head of
blind tiger competition.
They talk so much about the
doing away with the request
blank requirement" Mr.. Welch
said, why, don't those who fine
fault proceed against the offend
ling dispenser on the criminal side
of the court. The statute is clear
making such neglect or failure
on his part punishable by a fin'
in addition to forfeiture OF nj
iob.''