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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18
Filling Out a Tux List.

For the inS
experieace Difficulty in filling up the
present complicated blanks left by the
assessors we publish the following
taken rom the Charleston Gazette.
Unfortunately Mr.. Johnsou's list does
not include fruit trees, and no idea
can be gained as to the "actual value"
of that species of property.
Senator W. S. Johnson, of the Fay
cite senatorial district, has furnished
his county assessor with the following
tented list of his personal property.
Senator johnson Is hold over men,
Der of the state senate, and as his list
furnished shows, he is an out and out
anti-tax fake republican.
horse, $75: l saddle, stirrups on
both sides, $50; shoes on horse, new +,
81; bride, red, 75cts; curry comb, Is
cts; eggs in the nest, s cts; load of
manure in the stable, so cts; l
bottle of Peruna, 75cts; Jews harp, sc;
l ring, J. Lynn & Co. style, 35cts;lIver
Zoknson, old sl.50I4 small glassse, 40
cts; old hat, plug,:$2; A old hats, soft,
So; night shirts, oldi50cts; pr. darned
socks, Scots; good pair Of shoes, 81; l
barlow knife, 15cts; goose hair bed,
SO; pillows, 81; slips for the same,
rs cts; empty purse, old, s cts; 1-2 10.
salts, &c; pr. those supporters l5cts;
old clothes for fevery day, $l0;il good
clothes for Sunday 1915.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18

| Inc following lobterb cdnuOJ IdIl 10
bring hope to despairing women.
Miss Ruby Mushrush, Of East
Chicago, Ind, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
a. have been great sufferer with irregular
periods and female trouble, and about three
months ago the doctor, after using the X-Ray
on me. said had an abcess and would have
to have an operation. My mother wanted
me to try Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound as last resort, and 1t not only
saved me from an operation but made me en-
tirely well"
Mrs. Alice Berryhill, of 3i8 Boyce
Street, Chattanooga, Tenn, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
Three years ago life looked dark to me-
had liberation And Inflammation Of the
female organs and was In a serious condition
MY health was completely broken down
and the doctor told me that II was not op-
Grated upon !! would die within six months.
l teld him l would have no operation but
would try Lydia II. Pinkhamts Vegetable
Compound. He tried to influence me against
it but sent for the medicine that same day
and began to use it faithfully. Within Eve
days felt relief but was not entirely cured
until used it for some TINA.
"Your medicine Is certainly fine I have
induced several friends and ne{ghbors to take
il and l know more than dozen who had
female troubles and who to-day are as well
and strong as l am from using your Vego-
| table Compound
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound at once removes such troubles
Refuse to buy any other medicine, for
you need the best.
Mrs. Pinkham. daughter-in-law Of
Lydia E. Hinkham. invites all siok wo-
men to write her for advice. Her advice
and medicine have restored thousands
TO health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
,ound Succeeds Whore others Fah
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18

A Shooting scrape occurred last Sun
day evening on Moler avenue in
which VIM. Wilmington and Arch
Powell were the actors, and the
former received pistol shot in the
breast just,below the heart. Drs. w.
II. Wolff and Hedges probed for the
bullet but failed to locate it. The
wound Is dangerous but not necessarl
fatal. 1t is stated that Wilmington
informed 1.-THE Doctors tina the occur
enee was the result of an accident.
Justicsn Felker issued warrant for
he arrest of Pe;7ell, which was ex-
cuted by constable Il. t. Leaen, and
he w as lodged in Jail.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18

New York, Nay Io-MIs. Jefferson
Davis, widow OF the president OF the
Southern Confederacy, is dangerously
ill OF the grip in her apartment in the
Hotel Gerald, in West Forty fourth
street, today. AS Mrs Davis is zearly
so years old it is feared that the attack
may he fatal. 1t was stated tonight,
however, that her condition showed
imp,ovem emit and that she had spent
comfortable day.
Ms. Davis daughter, Mrs. J. Add
son Hayes, has been summoned from
hr' nome in Colorado Springs. Mrs.
ID sS has been living at the Gerald
i.r several wears and is hequently
Wis, ed by her daughter
Dr.. Rooert N. Wylie, who is attesd-
ing Mrs. Davis, said today that in
view of the patient age the attack is
serious.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18
Liverpool and Slavery.

Although Liverpool has over 7o0,-
600 inhabitants and boasts of an enor-
nous trade, jewellers in our newer
cities must not think that she has
been commercially great for centuries, 4"
writes Jerome Hart. "As a matter of
fact, Liverpool has reached her present
pre-eminence since California became
a state. II is true that before that
time there were many wealthy mer-
chants there, but the foundation for
the Liverpool merchants fortunes was
laid In slave trading. John Gladstone.
the father of the grand old man, made
his enormous fortune in slave fading
and slave labor in the West Indies
William Ewart Gladstone, in his youth,
defended slavery, but in later years
attacked it-after his fathers slave
worked plantations had been sold
las | looked at the great city of
Liverpool, with its magnificent system
Of docks and quays, along which 3d.
600 seamen daily walk, | could scarce
ly repress my horror when | reflected
that it was built upon the bodies of
negro slaves. But then | remembered
that New England's merchants used
to ship rum to Africa, sell the fire.
water to the natives, kidnap them
when they were drunk, jam them be-
tween decks, cross the water to our
southern states. throw overheard the
dead bodies about one day out and then
sell slaves to southern planters at
1000 per cent profit.
This was the foundation of many
Of New England's large fortunes. No
wonder that those merchants grand
sons dislike discussions on tainted
money But l found myself contem-
plating New Englands slave trade with
less horror than that of Liverpool"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18
The Democratic Municipal Ticket.

We wish to accentuate what we
said last week, in regard to the nomi-
nees put forward by the democratic
! arty, for Ma, or and C,ut eilmen.
Mr.. Harrison, while never having
held a municipal offiee, is recognized
as gentleman of ability. integrity
and OF distinctly judo al mind, to
grasp all legal questions that may
come before the council.
All of the nominees tor councilmen.
with the exception of Mr.. 4 II OF the
Fourth Ward, who is a level headed
honest and intellis ent Germsn-Ame,-
;car citizer, have had experience in
couucilmauic duties, aud have made
excellent records.
Mr.. c. C. Lemen of the frat ward
haa proved himself to be an attentive
and efficient off,cial. ever alert to the
interests of his ward and the whole
city
Mr.. N. Rentch. has heretofore
given honorable and efficient service
as a councilrssn from the second
ward, and is identified with the bust
ness interests of the city.
Mr.. E. v. Little has represented the
third ward in the past and proved
himself to be active in the discharge
of his duties, and alive to the needs
Of the corporation.
Mr.. c. o. Lambert has represented
tho fifth ward. most faithfully and
acceptably, and for the last two years
has honestly and intelligently hlied
the office of city treasurer, besides
having been aforetime MAYOR OF the
citv. The record made by the demo-
Gratis, in the three years during which
they have been in control Of the al
fairs of the city is exceptionally good
in every way; in Improvements to the
streets and sidewalks and the better.
ment OF the water service, and 6:e de-
psrtment. The election therefore Of
the democratic ticket. would not be
au uutried experiment. but would be
the return of men we have been tried
asd moi fonnd wanting
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18
Tale of a Head-Hunter.

Here is a story of the head hunting
Dyaks of Dutch Borneo which recently
appeared in the British North Borneo
Herald; "Hathnaveng. a tribesman.
had been persuaded by Dutch mission
aries to abandon the practice of head
hunting. He remained true to his
promise, and for time led quiet life
Recently however, he fell in love with
a Dyak maiden. The girl, although
returning his passion, disdained his
offer of marriage because he no longer
INDUCED in the ancient practice of
cutting off and bringing home the
heads of the enemies of the tribe.
Hathnaveng. goaded by the taunts of
the girl, who told him to dress in
women's clothes in future, as he no
longer had the courage of a man, quit
ted the village and remained away a
considerable time.
when he returned he entered his
sweetheart's hut, carrying a sack on
his shoulders. He opened it and four
human heads rolled upon the bamboo
floor. At the sight of the trophies
the girl at once took him hack into
her favor and, fiinging her arms
around his neck, embraced him pas
sionately. You wanted heads declar-
ed her lover. 4 have brought them.
Do you recognize Them? Then, to her
horror, she saw thew were the heads
of her father, her mother, her brother
and of young man who was Hath
navengs rival for her affections.
'Hathnaveng was Immediately seiz-
ed by some of the tribesmen and by
way of punishment was placed in a
small bamboo structure such as is COM
monty used by the Dyaks for pigs and
allowed to starve TO death"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18
ESTRAY HOG.

Large solid black SOW, weighs about
$50, with lop ears, got cut at my home
at the Thornton Chapman farm on the
Dad leading from Bunker Hill to Mid
dleway, on March Is, and strayed
away. A liberal reward.
A. M. Snyder.
r. r. No. IA Bunker Hill, w. Va.
413its.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18

Arrangements have been made for the
sale of tickets at excursion rates from
Harrisburg, Pa, and along the line to
Winchester, Va, and return, on Dec
Grafton Day MAY 30) by the way of
the u. V. R. r. to attend the services
at the National cemetery.
f. }. Lewis,
Supt. ofNational Cemeter v.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18

A ,Iisi oItcr ny mail 25c, Dennis 8. S.
!. S, for sufferers with Liver, Kidney,
stomach, Headache, Lumbago and Rheu-
matisln helped at once and cured quickly.
Also try Dennis Spec Dee Catarrh Cure
Csc. Foul difficult cases cured or money
back. Agents wanted. Dennis 8. 8. 8.
S. @. Co., Columbus, Ohio. U. 8. A.
Also at
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Martinsburg, W. Va
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
A Reed Hand Cream separator good
rs new.
w. F. Landers.
r. r. No. 8
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18
WRITE US A LETTER

freely and frankly, in strictest conf
dence, telling US all your symptoms and
troubles. We will send free advice Gin
plain sealed envelope). Address: La
dies Advisory Dept, The Chattanooga
Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-05-18

The following letters cannot fail to
bring hope to despairing women.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10
THE KINGDOM OF SANTA CLAUS
(By Rene Bache)

Surely, if there is land over which
Santa Claus reigns, it must be the
Kingdom of Toys. Where. then, shall
we discover this kingdom? The an
swer to the question, happily, is not
far to seek. 1t is in the region of
Sonneberg and Nuremberg. in Ger
many. that the land of the toy makers
is found land which, it may fairly
be said. furnishes playthings for all
the world.
Nuremberg is the oldest toy center
in existence. Away back in the Mid
die Ages it was city of toy-makers.
and 1t still retains first rank in the
manufacture of tin soldiers and other
kinds of playthings made of metal.
But the toys 1t produces are machine
made and are turned out in factories.
One must go to Sonneberg and its
neighborhood to find the carvers of
wood and molders of paper pulp who
Illustrate the picturesque phases OF
the industry.
1t must be owned, however, that the
making of tin soldiers is in itself a
business sufficiently curious. Practi-
cally the entire worlds supply of
these tiny metal warriors comes from
Nuremberg, where their manufacture
dates back to the time OF Frederick
the Great. His victorious campaigns
seem to have furnished the original
inspiration for the creation of the
military manikins; and history de-
clares that the first Napolean was ac-
customed to emrloy such toys in the
arrangement of his battle plans.
There are five factories in Nurem-
berg that make tin soldiers. and any.
one of them can turn out one hun
dred thousand fully equipped troops
horse, foot, and artillery-in twenty
four hours, with ammunition and sup
ply trains complete. The metal they
are really composed OF IA a mixture
of lead and tin. the latter giving dura-
bility,
AS might be supposed. the begin
nings of tin soldiers are sketches,
done In colors; and. considering the
artistic excellence of these little men
OF metal. it is not surprising to learn
shat some of the hest painters and
sculptors do not disdain to furnish
designs for them. They must always
be absolutely up-to-date. and it is
deemed OF utmost Importance that
they shall be so far correct in respect
to costume and equipment as to be
beyond criticism from a technical
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10
ROSA MAY FOUND GUILTY.
OTHER COURT CASES

Rosa May Fuqua Vanderlip was
found guilty of voluntary manslaugh-
ter after the jury had been out about
two hours. The verdict was reached
last night. Notice of application for
new trial was given. The application
will be made Saturday, and the argu-
ment for trial will probably be made
also on that day.
Jose Garcia, who was accused OF
assaulting Juan Mestas with pick
at Porter a few months ago. was
cleared, the judge instructing the jury
for acquittal, there being no case
against him.
Jack Thompson, who was accused
of stealing a horse from the Pine
River Lumber company, was released
before his case came to trial, the dis
trict attorney showing that he had in
vestigated and found the facts did not
warrant the accusation. Thompson
town and did not try to steal it. He
had asked for the horse but was re-
fused, and Just took it enyhow. He
had served about month In jail.
When released he went back to Pine
river with friends, to work at the
mills.
The trial OF Lou Girardin. charged
with stealing horse. is set for to-
morrow morning.
Court adjourned at noon till tomor-
row morning at $3.50.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10
Contracts Have Been Signed
to Plant 5000 Acres.
Assuring a Factory

The required acreage OF sugar beets
has been obtained. The amount re-
quired by the sugar company before
erecting factory was 5000 acres,
guaranteed by signed contracts, and
by hard rustlIng this has at last been
secured. The time was short for the
reason that II factory Is to be built
In time to handle next years crop.
work must be commenced very soon.
The short time was largely respons-
ible for the hard rustling, because 1t
took time to reach the farmers and
present the matter to them. And then
the subject was new to most people
In this section and many land owners
did not want to be hurried in the
matter. Many wanted time to think
1t overtime to more thoroughly in.
vestigate. Still others wanted to
wait and see how their neighbors came
out the first season before agreeing
to do anything and then some neigh
boring communities that should have
helped held back because they wanted
sugar factory themselves.
And so, for these reasons, the Sc
curing of contracts for 5000 acres
has been no easy task. Mr.. Arm
strong and Mr.. Mitchell have driver
day after day in rain, snow. mud
| slush and cold in order to reach th'
farmers.
Mr.. Armstrong has been in Monte
yuma county the past few days ant
| Mr.. Mitchell has been at Ridgway I
| week or more. They are both ex
pected in tonight and 1t is probable
they will leave at once for Rock.
Ford to close up details.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

According to evidence produced at
the interstate commerce meeting the
first of the week the Colorado Fuel
and Iron comany was given a rate
exclusively for the works in Pueblo.
the store and supply depots paying
the same rate as other consumers. 1t
was shown that 1t was necessary TO
give rate IN order for the steel
works TO compete with eastern con-
Germs and, as II was. the Fuel and
Iron company lost money most every
year. Its present Indebtedness being
about million and half of dollars
This is no more OF concession than
is made all over the country In build
Ing up enterprises. and It will be
found that the rate given for sugar
beets for the Durango factory will
be much less than people pay for
other freight the same distance. This
kind of discrimination is not harmful.
The discrimination that counts is
where one merchant is given . less
rate and rebates while his competitors
have to pay the full tariff, or where
one industry il rebated to run out
rival concerns.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10
From Fridays Daily Herald.

Frank Eldredge. who has been on u
business trip to Montrose. came back
yesterday as far as Mancos.
Mrs. Lovelace came up from Farm
ington last evening and is spending
the day in town shopping. She is
registered at he Palace. I
Hon. T. d. Burns is spending the
day In town. having passed through
to Trimble Springs last night and re-
turning to Durango on the morning
train
Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Ritter were pas
sengers this morning for Denver.
Mrs. Ritter will visit her old home in
Ohio and may also go to Virginia be-
fore returning.
Miss Ruby Wallace. daughter Of
Squire Wallace OF Dolores, was a
guest over night ct the Palace. going
to Aztec this morning for visit with
her sister, Mrs. Pride.
Mr.. Mitchell, the sugar beet expert.
is not In Ouray on beet business, but
Is settling up the estate OF Engineer
Root, who was recently killed on the
road. The dead engineer was a SON.
ln-law Of Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

II railroads should close down en-
tirely on newspapers after the first
Of the year it would work blessing
on some editors who are never salts
fled after getting n dollar ahead un
til they take trip and spend 1t.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

elected two district judges In the state
at the recent election makes it quite
plain that Republican policies meet
with the appreciation Of the people.
The two Democrats elected reside in
Pueblo and were carried into office
by the big majority given the entire
state and county ticket in Pueblo
county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

A professor at he university of Chi
cago predicts that In hundred years
that city will have a population OF
4OO, 100000. The calculation must be
intended as a multiplier for the uni
yersity's angel, Mr.. Rockefeller.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

The Morning Democrat is feeling
bad because labor voted to retain Re
publicans in power. OF course a
newspaper that stood with Grover
Cleveland and soup houses cannot be
expected to join in the cry Of good
times. But then the calamity howler
Is not satisfied unless soup houses are
running full time
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

The Mormon who was fined 5000
for having forty-third child by his
fifth wife must be remarkable finan-
cier. He took the cash right out OF
the family exchequer and paid up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

A statistician has estimated that
the actual loss to the United States
from yellow fever in the epidemic OF
1873 was 500. 900. DIR. William 7.
Councilman. professor of pathology at
Harvard. has no doubt that the story
of 1878 would have been repeated in
1905 had not the proper measures
been taken by federal sanitary Off.
GERS. So when he was asked to name
the greatest achievement in medicine
In the past decade he had no hesita-
tion In answering that 1t was the dis.
covery that yellow fever was con
veyed to Its victim by the bite OF n
mosquito which had previously bitten
. yellow fever patient. and in no
other way.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

Count Boni has challenged the New
York restaurateur who offered him a
Job as head waiter to fight duel, the
count regarding the offers as an in
suit. The New York man may easily
avoid the encounter by refusing to
concede that fellow who beats his
laundress can possibly be gentle
man.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

1t will take some time for Mr..
Hearst to recover in legitimate way
the amount Of money his non-election
cost him. His expenses foot up the
enormous sum OF S256.370.22. The
three campaigns for president. mayor
and governor have probably cost him
H.soo,00O, and no big office yet in
sight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

The worlds production OF copper In
1905 was 7e1.9OO tons. of which 421.-
900 tons. or 5S per cent. was mined
in the United States. Copper pro-
duction in this country in 1880
amounted TO oHly 81 900 tons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

The building OF sugar beet fac
tory means Durango will increase in
population at least one thousand the
coming year-possibly two thousand.
rs one enterprise means additional
snes. And IL means an increase of at
least one thousand In the agricultural
districts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

Mr.. Carnegie's offer OF 100000
to Baltimore to establish twenty
branches to the public library is on
condition that the sites he given 10
the city. and that the city add s50.000
a year for maintenance. which terms
will no doubt be accepted. Mr.. Car
negie had previously given Baltimore
s263,000 unconditionally to erect n
building for the Maryland institute
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

$4,000. Foreigners deriving income
from American investments are sub
ject to the tax as well as Americans.
Mr.. Sheppard embodies In his bill a
large portion of the income tax law.
which was declared unconstitutional
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

Henry G. Davis of West Virginia
has positively declined to be candi-
date for the vice presidency in 1908
He wishes TO have 1t distinctly under
stood, however. that he does not with
draw on account of age or poor health.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

In one of his speeches since the
election Governor-elect Hughes said:
"The people expect and are entitled
to have the government administered
for their benefit. They will not tol-
crate leadership which serves SELF
interest or connives at the sacrifice
OF the public welfare to private advant.
age" Officials who keep this fact In
mind will not be likely to suffer from
what is called the prevailing unrest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

In the last four years at least g.
100000 adult workers have been
added by immigration to the popula.
ion OF the United States. At the
same time there has been an advance
in wages. But as such growth can
not always last the suggestion that
this is time to cultivate the saving
habit Is good.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

Governor Beckham OF Kentucky.
who is to be senator. was on the pay
roll OF the legislature as page. at the
age of 0. AS a politician Mr.. Beck
ham is entitled to his degree. and Will
now be called to show II he is a
statesman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

Cuban politicians who turn bandits
" not given good place are rather
too blunt in their methods, AS they
advance in civilization they will use
only metaphorical knives and find
them more effective than machetes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

Mr.. Hobson says the Japanese
could take the Philippines In a day.
They might also capture London by
descent upon 1t without notice. But
The subsequent proceedings In either
ease would be serious for the Japs.
remarks the Globe-Democrat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

Professor Lowell insists that Mars
Is inhabited by race Of beings that
ire probably superior to the people
here on earth. Now II the professor
had said that the Martians were su-
perior to the people OF Pittsburg his
statement might have gone unchal-
lenged, remarks an exchange.