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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

The efforts of the gentlemen who
have charge of the organization look
ing toward horse show and fair al
Martinsburg ought to meet with
hearty support by the people of not
only of Martinsburg but of the county
as we'll With a good horse show here
would be many thousands OF dollars
spent annually by strangers coming
for distance thus enriching our mer-
chants and business men generally.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

The City Council is entertaining a
proposition from the Standard Lime
and Stone Company of three thousand
dollars for the City's rights at the Big
Spring. The company wishes to turn
the water from its natural course, away
'front.' the qusrries where it now m aterial
ly interferes with their operation. The
city has abandoned the Big Spring and
has supply enough for the town for
many years to come and probably for
all time. The rights at the Big Spring
are dead asset which If converted into
cash could be put TO good use. II tt e
Council acts wisely it will accept the
fer. If it is accepted in oGr humble
ju igment the money ought to be sc
aside to put new water mains on John
and High streets which are needed
badly. This 50 900 would about pay
the expense Of these new pipes and
would certainly meet the approval OF
, the taxpayers Of the town.
The Council by putting in the du.
plicate pump AT the power house has
secured Production in. our insurance
rates of eight cents, the reorganization
and improvement Of the fire depart.
ment has reduced it one cent and the
Underwriters Association has inform.
ed the Council that the renewal Of the
pipes on John and High street will
give US another six cents reduction in
our rates making a reduction of fifteen
cents material savings TO the town
yearly.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

1t is said that Governor Dawson Is
not half so fierce against the railroads
since he saw Senator Elkins. Uncle
Steve has such convincing way, you
know, the Governor, the Washington
correspondents say has become so tame
that he will now meekly eat from the
Senator's hand. Instead Of going to
hotel now when he goes to Washing
ton the Governor lodges at the Elkins
palace ON X street.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS

The dates fixed for the Uniform Elk
aninations for the year 1906, are as
follows:
May "a and 20;
July 10 and 20; and
Sept ID and IA,
The May examination will be held at
the Mas on school house, on the boom
land at the south edge of Martinsburg,
commencing at a. m. on Thurs lay
and a. m. on Friday.
K. H.. Tabler,
County Supt.
3234t
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

The annual Examination, for pupils
OF Berkeley county, will be held At the
Asson school house, at the south edge
of Msrtiasburg, Saturday, April 81,
1905, commencing at sa. m.
f.. II. Tsbler,
County Supt-
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
IHE above picture of tn,
man and fish is the trade
mark ofScott's Emulsion

and is the SYNONYM fo
'trength and purity. 1t is sole
n almost all the civilized coun
ries of the globe.
If the cod fish became extinct
would be a worldwide calam
~, because the oil that Gomez
rom its liver surpasses all Other
ats i'll nourishing and life-givine
properties. Thirty years ago
the proprietors of Scott's Emul-
sion found a way of preparing
cod liver oil SO that everyon can
take it and get the full value OF
the oil without the Objectionable
taste. SCOTS Emulsion is the
hest thing in the world for weak,
backward children, thin, delicate
PEOPLE, and all conditions OF
wasting and lost strength.
1 Send for free sample
SCOTT 8 BOVINE, CHEMISTS
4os-AIE PEARL STREET, NEW ToaK
Soc and 800. All druggists
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

Missourl's Attorney General is get
ting next to the Standard Oil Com
pany and Mr.. Rodgers. The United
S ates Supreme court has just decided
that the Standard must open its books
to the courts of Missouri. There is fun
ahead.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

The question of horse show at Mar
tinsburg is only question as to wheth-
er or not the people of the town and
county are willing toput up little
cash to put the project on foot.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

Yes, we all want good roads, but we
must rememb that good roads cannot
b, made with wind. 1t takes broken
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

If the railroads are ass.sse d at their
true and actual value they will fare
worse than the land owner. But the
question is will Dawson tote fair?
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

The regular annual good roads fit is
O. again The bright sun and balmy
winds of spring will cure the victims
as they always have in the past.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

Now let us wait while and see what
Gov. Dawson is going to assess the
railroads at.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
A LIVELY TUssLE

with that old enemy of the race, Con-
often ends in Appendicitis
To avoid all serious trouble with stom-
ach, Liver and Bowels, take Dr.hins .
New Life Pills. They perfectly regu-
late these organs, without pain OF dis
comfort. 25c at all druggists.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
FOR RENT.

A furnished room, with or without
board, in small p-ivate family, central
ly located. Enquire at this office.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

kkAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
/ have several farms for sale, also de-
srsble town property. IL you are look
n for farm or home call TO see me
~ once.
j. Roy Nadenhousch.
Flick Building.
2l6if Public, Strsre-
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

Opening Thursday April 5th 1906
Everybody cordially invited.
Frank s. Emmert
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

Misunderstanding Salesman.
Must furnish references and invest
One Thousanc (sloOo.ool Dollars, IN
frs. class per cent Bonds. Salary
and expenses paid. Experience not re
quirsd, we teach business at our mills.
The Wheeling Roofing & Cornioe Co,
Wheeling, w. Va,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

Secretary Taft is to DC elevated to the
Supreme bench to keep him from be-
ing elevated to the presidency.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
For Sale or Rent.
~ IVY
&. F. wall

My Watson farm about miles west
o. Gerardstown.
David Holt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01

is gratifying to note that bank re- serves as whole in the United States are in reasonably good shape, the percentage of legal reserve in the central reserve cities being nearly 25.95 per cent which is higher than at any time since last January. A year ago the percentage of reserves to lia- bilities was 25.25 per cent. Outside of the reserve cities the percentage of reserve was 25.42 per cent, com pared with 25.29 per cent year ago. It should also be taken into considera- ton that the treasury is in n position and willing to render the market con siderable aid in case of stringency arising from its operations. The is- sue of S3O,0OO,OO0. of Panama Canal bonds will permit an increase of cor
 responding amounts in circulation by the national banks. This, too, will afford relief; so that the home mo netary outlook is much brighter than for several months. Another avenue of assistance which can be depended upon is gold imports.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1. 1906.

In Alaska, at the present time, there Is practically only one steam railway in operation, which is a 55- mile road at White Pass. Congress, at its session, passed a law providing for the construction of other roads. The most important one, commercial ly, now under construction is the Alaska Central, which will run from Resurrection Bay north to the head of navigation on the Panama River, the two points being approximately 46S miles apart. This road, when completed, will connect the Gulf of Alaska with the waters of the Yukon and the waters of the interior by an all-American route. Forty-six miles of railroad have already been con- structed. Another important road under construction is that known as the Alaskan Short Line. to run from Iliamna, on the west of Cook Inlet and the head of the Alaska Peninsula across the Kuskokwim to A,lvik, on the Yukon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01
6.OOO.OOO FORGED STAMPS.
Loss to the Crown Trading Stamp Co
 S5O.O0O.

Philadelphia. Aug. That SJ0.- 00O is a conservative estimate of the loss 10 the Crown Trading Stamp company through the marketing of forged trading stamps was the state ment made by Samuel M. Clement. jr. attorney for the stamp company. at the adjourned hearing before Mag istrate Gallagher today of the three men charged with forging and issu- ing the bad stamps.
 Mr Clement declared that G.O00OcO of the forged stamps were printed and that only about 50o.oco are un- marketed
 After the hearing at which the three men were each held in $500 bail. two of the New York printers who did the work for the accused men. arrived in the city and surrend- cred the plates from which the stamps were made.
 George Kienle. 0f the Kienle Press. and Robert W. Dye. of Dye & Co. two Of the firms that printed the t-O- gus stamps. said John De Revera. one Of the accused men. introduced Frederick KIoeckner. another defend ant of No 1531 North Nineteenth street this city to them as the man. azer of the Crown Trading Stamp company at the time the onier for the stamps was placed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01

The connection between the Rocke- feller banks and the United States treasury department is so close that any plan for popular blood-letting through favors to the National City bank of New York and the Riggs bank of Washington is always known far in advance by those institutions, says a Washington writer. Indeed. the Riggs bank keeps minor official, who was for awhile assistant secre- tary of the treasury, on purpose, to nose around his old haunts and keep the Standard Oil people advised of when a fresh financial mellon is to be cut, so that they can be on hand early for the lions share of the spells. In 1905 the treasury officials were mailing circulars of the National City bank to all the holders of certain bonds, which were to be converted and the profits of that large transac- tion largely accrued to- Standard Oil in consequence of this republican of- ficial assistance. The present i'm maculate administration of course could not be caught grafting. and all the favors granted the Standard oil clique were for the benefit of the tar if plundered taxpayer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01

Speaking of Chinese workmen a writer in the Engineering Magazine says that naturally pre-eminent among the skilled craftsmen of China. the carpenter still maintains the lead. ership. Though almost invariably welded to the use of the tools of his ancestors and to their methods. judged by results he Is more efficient in his line than are the average of the foreign trained filters and ma chinists in theirs, though a constant diminution of the difference is in pro- gress. In judging the performance of native workmen. it is almost impos- sible to avoid the popular bias that addiction to their own methods and tools invariably bespeaks fatuous con- servatism. Though this is in many cases true. it will often be found on careful observance that what has passed for a stubborn blindness to the virtue of innovation, is in reality a keener perception of comparative merits than the judge himself was aware. This is particularly true of Chinese carpenters. While most of their commonest tools differ fin some radical way from our own. il is never safe to assume the superiority of the western product. Their small ax for example. is a beautifully balanced tool. and they are remarkably adept in the use of it. being able to work as true a surface herewith as can he obtained with an adze in the hands of the white man. On heavy work if is customary for two to hew together on opposite sides. striking alternate blows. Both hands are used and the recover Is over the shoulder. alternate right and left. There is freedom of swings with an accuracy Of deIiv. cry that is a treat to watch. and the rapidity of blows is almost bewilder. ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01
HEARD IN PASSING.

The next conspicuous place John D. Rockefeller will occupy in the pub lie gaze will be the police court. The Standard Oil octopus in his august person is on trial and an effort will be made to measure out a punish ment fit for the crime.-New Britain Herald &
 It might be inferred from the number of things which he thinks he cannot do just now that District At torney Jerome was an unusually modest young man, though his politi- cal enemies prefer to take another view of it.-Providence Tribune and Telegram.
 J. Pierpont Morgan, upon arriving home from trip to Europe, express es the opinion that the great prosper ity of the country cannot help being reflected in Wall street. The view of the street just now seems to be that it has been amply reflected by antici- pation.-Providence Bulletin.
 That Wall street clerk who put in a bid for $5,000,000 worth of Pana- ma bonds and after securing an all lotment of that amount of them sold his privilege to banking house at a profit of S10,000, had a very profita- ble asset in his nerve. All that he ex- pended was postage stamp.-Fall River Globe. t
 J. H. Hale of Glastonbury says that the San Jose scale will prove to be blessing rather than a destroy CT, because it will compel the spray ing of all kinds of fruit trees and lead to the spraying of all crops. He notes marked improvement in the foliage of his trees since he began spraying.-Norwich Record.
 MT Carnegie increases his fund for the benefit of superannuated college professors to $15,000.000, which will yield an income of $750,000 a year and will permit payments in the form of pensions to widows of professors at the suggested rate of $1,500 for each one. Mir Carnegie's splendid gift will provide for the support of no less than 300 persons.-Hartford Times.
 Whoever wishes to speculate as to the outcome of the present mix-up in Russia would seem to have free hand so far as the available sources of information are concerned. So vast is the country covered, so extensive and diverse the conglomeration of nationalities which go to make up the empire, that the whole seething mass seems as capable of understanding and of unriddling as the changes of a kaleidoscope. That very condition may make it interesting and attrac- tive to some, but to most people it would be weariness only.-Bridge- port Standard. ... .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01

The improvement noticeI in these advices last week made further pro
 greSs. says Banker Cssvs in his week. ly letter. Monetary conditions are gradually fighting themselves. Do- mestie crop and business conditions continue tO indicate steady and most gratifying improvement. while the Russian situation. though critical. shows that the government still re- tsins the upper hand As for the money situation self-eure is vsrking out a satisfactory solution and there Is now much less sn1iety reszrfing the outlook Recent stock market liquidation materially strengthened the banks. and although loens remain sf recoci-breakins figures this Is due to the trrue1dous expsnsis1s iz eoth business and barking re<o1roe2 H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01
DEXTER & co SUCCESSFUL.
They Succeed in Inducing the Dr Ames Company to Make a Special Half-Price Offer for a Limited Time-Read the Good News.

After considerable correspondence and effort on their part, George L. Dexter & Go. the popular druggists, have succeeded in inducing the Dr Ames Co to make special short time half-price introductory offer on their regular soc Pleasant specific for the certain cure of all forms of dyspepsia, constipation and biliousness.
 Dr Ames' Pleasant Specific has been so remarkably successful for years in curing these complaints that Dexter & Go are willing to return the pur- chase price in all cases where it does not afford relief immediately.
 Dr Ames prescribed this specific for years in his private practice with never failing success, and attends personally to its preparation. Every caution is taken by the doctor to see that his directions are followed in the minutest particular and for this reason Dexter & Co were desirous of securing it for their customers at the special half price.
 This is a big concession on the Dr Ames Co.'S part and for a short time only, so don't hesitate but take im- mediate advantage of this offer. if you suffer from headache. dizziness, coated tongue, specks before the eyes. gas on stomach. constipation. all forms of stomach and liver troubles, numbness and nasty taste in the mouth.
 So great is the demand for the pr Ames Specific that the company can not agree to furnish but small lot at the half price and Dexter & Co urge all sufferers from these distress ing diseases to hurry and get a sup ply. If you cannot call at their store In a few days send 25c in coin or stamps and they will mail you a soc package of the Pleasant Specific. postage paid. and guaranteed to cure or money back.
 Dr Ames' Specific Is small and pleasant pellet and unlike any other medicine for constipation the dose is gradually decreased after the first | few doses. Each bottle contains a full months treatment
 The Dexter store Is at the corner of East Main and North Main streets, Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01
COAL TRUST ON RACK. Har
President and Secretary Hitchcock
 Have Adopted Drastic Measures.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 1.-Presi- dent Roosevelt and Secretary Hitch cock, of the interior, have taken drastic action to protect the people, in the future, from the operations oi the so-called coal trust. Their action, too, will have the effect of protecting consumers against a strike of coal miners. particularly those in the west.
 During the last session of congress Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin, in- troduced a resolution providing that coal and oil lands held by the gov ernment, either in territories or in public lands in states, should not be alienated. The resolution was not adopted; but Secretary Hitchcock sought from congress, along the same lines. authority to designate and withdraw from entry such lands in the government domain as were known to be coal lands.s The matter was considered to some extent, but no legitimate action was taken.
 After the adjournment of congress, President Roosevelt and Secretary Hitchcock made a thorough investi- gation of the subject and. finally. de- termined to act on the authority of the executive without awaiting &C., ton by congress. They concluded that the people would approve of their policy, inasmuch as it was dis tinctiy in the interest of the people.
 Secretary Hitchcock's order, which was issued after thorough discussion with the president and members of the cabinet. withdraws from entry between 6.000.000 and 1000, 1000 acres of public lands which are known to be coal bearing lands. The lands are situated in the states of Colorado. Montana. North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washing ton and Wyoming and the Ter ritory of New Mexico. The coal on these lands is said to be of fine quality and of a quantity practically of the public lands was made by the Geological survey. 1t was ascertained that more than fifty million acres of public lands contained coal deposits It was determined by the president and Secretary Hitchcock, however. to withdraw from entry only such lands as absolutely were known to contain workable coal deposits. The order. in effect. gives the government possession of a sufficient amount of coal lands to supply the entire coun- try with fuel for an indefinite length of time
  It was suggested last winter, when ! the danger of serious difference be- tween the Eastern coal miners and operators was imminent. that the { government seize the coal lands and | operate them for the benefit of the people The president could not see < his way clear to do anything 90 drss- tic as that. but when the proposition to retain for the government posses sion of public coal lands was made to ! him he saw a way. by adopting the proposition, to protect the interests of the whole people. without even seemingly infringing upon the rights ! of private capital
 It was reported to Secretary Hitch cock. too. that many thousands of acres of public lands had been enter ed zs agricultural lands. when in reality they contained ra1uzb1e te- ] poaits of ooal eeuent- agpka1f and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01
RESCUED ON A BLOW .BED."
Shipwrecked Yachtsman Unable to
 Swim is Pushed Ashore,

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug 1.-Plac- ing their companion, who could not swim, upon a pneumatic mattress, Henry s. MePherson and P. B. Hyde of Boston swan several hundred yards through choppy sea yester- day, and all three men got ashore near Jerry's Point. gE'erEl satb.4E
 The auxiliary yacht Saquoit struck on the rocks in the fog while trying to make Little Harbor and is total wreck. The men had no time to save any of their effects. The rescued man refused to give his name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01

other minerals. He instituted prose- cutions for fraud in the entries and other prosecutions yet are to follow. These lands eventually will revert to the government.
 It is the opinion of the president that the time has come for the gov ernment to retain in its possession all coal and oil lands in the public do- main, in the territories or in the lands held by Indian tribes. His idea is that the lands should be leased un- der proper restrictions, and be work ed for their mineral deposits under the practical supervision of the gov ernment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01

Prof TyIer- of Amherst college. said recently "A man can live comfort ably without brains: 10 man ever ex- iste-i without a digestive system The dvspeptic has neither faith hope or clarity Day hy day people real ize the need of the use of little cor rective after ove-eatinz A corTec- tive Ike K0<1ol For DFspepsia It di- zests vkzt ygu eat Sosz bv H. v. Lake Drug Co. and Jozeph A Smith S5 Bank street. Brookiyn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-01

Tn this stste 1t is not necessary to serve a five days notice for eviction of q cold Use the original laxative csuRh syrup. Kennedy's Laxative Hosey and Tar. No opiafes. Sold by H- v. Lake Drug Co. and Joneph A- Smith e26 Bank s<ree<. Brooklyn-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-17
Men with women. vo,o...

Generally speaking, races living al
high attitudes have weaker and more
highly pitched voices than those living
In regions where the supply Of oxygen
Is more plentiful, Thus among the
Indians living on the plateaus between
the ranges OF the Andes, at an eleva-
tion OF from ten to fourteen thousand
feet, the men have voices Ike women
and the women like cliilagen, and their
singing Is a shrlll monotone The Aus
tralian native has weak voice, but
a knaek Of sending It long distance,
and the lowest tribes OF African bush
men also possess weak voices, OF all
human beings 1t would seem that the
dwarf race discovered by Stanley In
central Africa have, in point Of volume
and compass, the weakest Of human
voices, and this Is only what one
would expect from the feebleness Of
their physique generally,