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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10
FIVE CONGRESSMAN ELECTED.

FIVE CONGRESSMAN ELECTED.
Wheeling. W. Va. Nov. z. THE re.
turns are coming IN faster than usual.
owing TO the light vote cast all over
the state. The election of all five re-
publican congressional candidates,
though by decreased majorities as
compared with 1904. when Roose-
welt carGed the state by over 10000.
Hubbard. republican, in the First
district, will have less than 1000
over Riley Sturgiss. republican. and
Dent, democrat. are in the contest
in the Second with George q.
Sturziss leading by about 5000.
Gaines. republican. will win over
Byrne, democrat. in the Third dis
trics. by upward of 3. 500. Woodward
defeats Hartman. democrat, in the
Fourth. by about 1000. and Hughes,
republican. wins over Miller, dem
ocrat. in tue Fifth district by $500
or mLre
The republicans will gain control
the legislature by large majority.
but not so large as that CT two years
ago, when it was 81. Some of the
close counties carried.Ib by the repub-
licans two years ago are carried by
the democratic legislative candidates.
The reelection of Senator Elkins
is assured.
HUGHES BY 1000.
Huntington. w. Va. Nov. flames
A. Hughes. republican will defeat
Joseph Miller. democrat. for congress
in the Fifth district by about 1000.
The republicans have elected mem
bers of the Legislature in Cecil.
Marion. Putnam. Mingo, Mcdowell.
Mercer. Wyoming, and probably in
Wayne. Porter for the state senate is
elected over Scanlon. democrat. in
the Fifth district. Indications are
that the democrats have elected T. W..
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10
WILL INCREASE SALARIES
Local Postoffice Employees to Get
More Paw.

An important announcement was
made in New York by First Assistant
Postmaster.G General Frank X. Hitch
cock which will bring JOY to the
thousands of postal employees Of the
United States. 1t was to the effect
that in the pcsta' estimates for the
next fiscal wear, to he submitted bv
the postoffice department to the
treasury department. radical change
will be made in the recommendation
affecting salaries. Betterment in paw
involving the entire postal system OF
the United States will be advised.
While nothing definite IS to the
~ ture of the recommendation could
be ascertained. it is understood that
it Is proposed to regrade the salaries
particularly those OF tie lower grades,
in which the salaries are now 81. 600
per annum aud less This will affect
practically every man in the Martins
burg postoftice. and brig well-de-
served increase i'm salary
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10

even though they were not willing to
vote the whole republican ticket.
An ANALYSIS OF the vote clearly
shows the effect and influence of the
Arguments of the republicans, for
Ryneal and Wood, for the legislature,
ran nearly 100 votes ahead of Lemas-
ter. for county commissioner, while
Evans. for superintendent of shoots,
dropped back to IL plurality not hav.
ing the tax law to help HIM and de.
pending for his election on the
straight republican vote. The 1913
plurality rolled up for Sturgiss, for
congress. was fiat'ering vote, and
showed republican cain of 450 over
the vote when Colonel Walker was the
democratic nominee two years ago
There was general interest III the
returns. not withstsnding the fact that
apathy seemed 60 reign in all quarters
and before the votes had been counted
in the smallest precinct crowd OF
several hundred persons gathered in
front of The World office and besieged
the paper for infora alton. In addi-
tion hundreds of people in all sec
tinns Of the city and county kept the
telephones at the newspaper office
busy until late hour at night.
Aside from the interest in the fight in
this county and state. there Vas decid-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10

Elected to the State Senate bv the
Democrats tuesday.
increase OF about so over the vote Mt
the last election
In both Jefferson and Hampshire the
slump was cansed by fhr .tsy-a'- home
democratic voters. Reports from both
counties state thst little o. no money
WAS usrd, and that there was apathy
to markHble q, gree. The DEM
ocrats were confident of electing
their county tickets. as well as their
candidates for st to senator. and did
not trouble themselves 10 90 to the
polls to vote the congressional ticket.
In Morgan county both part %
were active. Two or three OF the
democratic candidates made fight
for election, and the republicans were
likewise aggressive. This resulted In
stirring up some interest with con-
sequeutlv lsraer proportion OF votes
than in the other counties adjaceuf.
The tax law helped the Republicans
CO nsiderably all over the district.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10
sIlyFR'S PLURALITY 944
DEMOCRATS lost aEAvlLx IN
JEFFeKsoN AND nampsHinE.

Republics nv Gained IN Morgan. Eiert-
Ing Their Satire Coanty Ticket
sv Increased PiuraIt,ies.
Comnlete but unofficial returns from
the four counties comprising the
Fifteenth senatorial district show that
GRAY Silver. democrat has been elected
over W. Il. Ontcalt. republican by
approximately $50 plurality. silver
carried Jefferson county by 6g3 and
Hampshire by S14. Outcalt carried
Morgan by 300 aud Berkeley by 5S.
There was great slump In the DEM
ocratic vote throughout the district.
particularly in Jefferson' and Hamp.
shire counties. where the combined
democratic msjorities usually reach
2. 400. This year the combined
maiorities were only i.5G7, a loss OF
nearly 1000 In Morgan county the
elected their entire ticket
by pluralities Of from 500 to $50. an
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10

Baptists Held Reception at churehs
Wednesday Night.

The members OF the First Baptiss|
church rendered reception to theirs
new pastor. Rev. W. ID. McCnrdy. an<Ei
Mrs. McCurdy. In the lecture roow u
the church Wednesday evening. ina
the affair was most pleasants one
Several Of the other ministers of me
city were present. The pAdress a
welcome on beistf OF the 4oncreaa-
tion was delivered by M George VA
Brindle, and Rev. Or. Woods. r6ef6
Of the Presbyterian church. weloom4
Mr.. McOurdy on behalf of the M
ters The ladies served refresnlnAx1z
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10
JOHN { JOHNSON DEAD
Succumbed to Paralysis al His
Home Wednesday Night.
Mr.. KElsC0MB's BODY HERE
Funeral Services Will Be Conducted
BY the Masons Of This city on
Sunday Afternoon.

Mr.. John Il. johnson. for the past
eight years well-knnwn residen1 at
this city. died at his home on VIM
chester avenue Wednesday avenlux
shortly before = clock as the resu1
Of a stroke Of paralysis. which was
brought about by complication ox
DISEASES. MIR. Johnson had been i'll
for the past six weeks OF hearf
trouble, and on Sunday he su uttered y
stroke OF paralysis. which repderod
him helpless and from which he failed
to rally.
Mr.. johnson was n native OF Jeffer.
son county. but removed TO Martins
burg eight years ego with his family.
He rad heen employed for some time
by the United States fish commission
in Washington. and later was trans-
ferred to the immigration bureau at
New York. where be remained until
illness compelled him 20 return homes
He was aged go veurs. and Is sur
vived by his widow. who MAS for
merlv Miss Anna Aikens. OF Berke
| ley countv. ana ths following chill.
dren. Misses Margaret. Lille and
Mamie Johnson and Mr. William
Johnson, all residing at home
The funeral will take place Friday
afternoon at 80 O'Clock At the First
Baptist church. The service will b.
conducted by Rev Theron Ootwater.
nastor of the Kendall Street Bapfist
church in Washington. OF which MA
Johnson had been a sconsistenf mem
J Der for years Rev. w. n. McCurdy~
pastor of the Martinsburg Bapfist
iolinrch. will assist. Iutorment wiz
be In Green Hill cemetery.
FUNERAL OF MR.. KEISCOMB.
The funeral Of the late Fred Keis-
comb. who died at his home in Nox-s.
folk. Va. early Wednesday morning. !.
will take place at the First Baptists
church Sunday afternoon at 10
O'Clock. The remains arrived neYo
ut noon today and were taken to the
home Of hrs. Edith Moore. wene|
Burke street. Mr.. Keiscomb W.
aged 80 years.. and 10 survived by HIS
widow and the following citihirsn ]:
Allen, Joseph. Elite and Edith an
residing IN Norfolk.
Mr., Keiscomb was former well;
known resident Of this city. and Tor y
number OF years was the agent -
the Adams Exrress Go. al this point.
He removed to Norfolk about I've
years ago, and resided there until hin
death. He was a member Of the ordoH.
OF Masons, and the funeral servfooc
Twill be under the auspices OF fno
Masons
Mr.. KeisComb had been i'll but ak
DAYS. death being due to typhoif7H
pneumonia.
| MRS. SALLIE BILLMYER.
| Mrs. Sallie Billmyer. wife OF u
Frank Billmyer. died Monday at hsx
home in Shepherdstown. aged ~
years. She and her husband had lived
together for 81 ears. She IS survived
by her husband and one daughter.
Mrs. Frank Hill. Of Berkeley county.
HENRY RONEMOUs.
Mr.. Henry Ronemous. one OF Jntyer~
son county's Oldest residents, died.
Tuesday morning at his home near.
shenandoah Junction. aged SIS years
His people were among the early set
tiers Of this section, aud he spent
all OF his long life in Jefferson county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10

returns from the county districts,
which, though coming in slowly.
yet showed Substantial republican
gains ut nearly every point, and left
the hope of the democrats high and
dry on the sands of bitter defeat
The victory was even more pro
nounced than the republicaus hoped
for. and clearly demonstrated that the
people generally Endorsed the new tax
law with their ballots many demo-
Gratis voting the republican legislative
ticket as means of registering
heir approval OF the tax measure.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10
Welded in Washington.

Mr.. William H. Cou, hmap. OF Mar.
tinsburg. and Miss Mamie @. ID rev
fuse, OF Hedaesville. were married in
WASHINGTON on Tuesday. the oeremony
being performed bv Rev. III. Schroe.
der, They will return here I'd reside.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10
TO BUILD A NEW TOWN.
Davis and Elkins Said to Have
Bought Coal Lands.

1t lis stated that ex-senator Heury
O. Davis and Senator Stephen B.
Elkins have purchased several hun-
dred acres OF coal and snfiicient land
for the location OF town site one
mile from Downs w. Va. Surveys
are being made and plans prepared for
the erection OF 200 houses. contracts
for 100 of the houses to be let at once.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10
FIRST DISTRICT.

Parsons. w. Va, Nov. with
four precincts to hear from in Tucker
county. is is conceded that Stnrgiss
has carried the equity by .45o majority
over Deut. democrat. Stallings,
republican, is elected for the house of
delegates By 500. and Foreman for
state senator, nv about AIS majority.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10

ID Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Carrow. 81
Berkeley county. have issued invita-
tions to the wedding OF their laugh-
ter. Miss Lille Catrow. and Nh
Willis @. Cnshwa. The cefemex1
will take place Thursday. Novamhsx
|22.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10
F. L. DAWSON DEAD.

Uremia Fatal to Private Secretary
to Senator Elkins
Frederick l.. Dawson. private sec.
rotary to Senator $ b. Elkins. died
at the Davis Memorial hospital at
Elkins Tuesday afternoon of Bright's
disease. About six weeks ago. he
was stricken with an attack of apDen.
dicitis, but WAS relieved by prompt
operation. When he WAS we'll on the
road to reoverv from that ailment. a
disease Of the kidneys became acute.
uremia developed. and terminated his
life.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10

of the most brilliant political victor
les that patty has won in old Berke-
ley in many years.
While the vote i'll the city was about
a stand-off, the receipt of the returns
from the town precincts indicated a
republican triumph in the coarty for
it had been generally conceded that
unless the democrats could pile up
good majoTities in the city wards the
republicans would win in a walk.
This prediction was verified by the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10

Taylor over John Perry for criminal
judge in Cecil county by about $50.
.EThe election throughout the entire
southern section of the state was un-
usually quiet and light vote was
polled.
Parkersburg. w. Va. Nov. RE-
turns received at republican head
quarters indicate the reelection of
Congressman Harry q. woodward in
the Fourth congressional district bv
majority OF 5000 over George w.
Hardaman. eemocrat. this being q
largely increased lnsjoritv over that
cast in 1904.
In the third senatorial district.
Thomas G rtlan. republican. is cleo.
ted by a majority of about J 500. r.
K. Shnmwav. q. III. Devoi, aud Johu
T. Cooper, republican candidates from
this county to the Legislature. are
elected by majoritiesj ranging from
900 to 400.
MAJORITIES REDUCED.
ClarkspurR. W. Va. Nov T. Re.
turus from about half the precincts in
this county candidate that Hubbard.
republican indicate for congress in the
First district, will carrv the county
bv 700 or 800 majority. loss OF more
than 1000 from the vote two years
ago.
Both members of the legislator,
will be republican as at present. hu
by greatly reduced msloritips. Th'
total vote is far below the average
caused. in part, by the new reRistra
tion laws.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10
STURGISS' BIG MAJORITY.
GIFTS 1000 OVER JUDGE DENT ii
THIS DISTRICT.
Returns From state show Republican n,
VIII Control Legislature, and Also
Elect all Five Congressmen.

Eject All Ffve Conxressmeh.
West Virginia has elected all five
congressman. The next Legislature
will be republican by good majority
and will return Senator Eikins TO
the United States senate.
Hon. Geogre q. Sturgiss, the re-
publican candidate for congress from
the Second district has carried the
district bv approximately $3.50,
defeating, Judge M. III. Dent.
Sturgiss carried his home county by
less than Thousand, with the result
in the district:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-11-10
MRS. sALLIE BILLMYER.
HENRY RoNEMoUs

Mr.. Henrv Ronemous. one OF Jatfer-
son county's Oldest residents, died.
Tuesday morning at his home near,
Shenandoah Junction. aged So years
His people were among the early SET
tiers of this section, aud ne spents
all OF his long life in Jefferson county,.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-10-27
DEMOCRATS WILL WIN MAR|COPA
 ' EASILY
Democrats Have Splendid Or ganization and Not a Single Republican Will Have Ma jority-Smith Gaining.

PHOENIX, Oct. 26.-A week from next Tuesday will be election day, and every indication points to the great est democratic victory ever known in Maricopa county. In fact, men who know and who are splendid forecast. CTS of results, say that the repubii- cans will not elect a single man on their ticket. and that Mark Smith will get the largest majority ever given a candidate for congress in this coun- ty. This democratic victory will not be due to the fact that there has been an increase in the number of demo cratic votes, but to the fact that the democrats have placed a good ticket in the field and are running on issues that prove popular with the people. In the first place, the position of the democratic party on the statehood question and the work done by its leader, Mark Smith, at Washington in the interests of Arizona, shows the people that the party is earnest and is working for Arizona with its very best efforts; and in the second place, the platform of the county democracy is the work of the people, and is in the interest of the people. In fact, the party is consistent all along the line. It has good reasons for solicit ing suffrage and it has not wavered in a single instance. It stands against corporticn domination and for an equitable adjustment of taxes, and 1t stands for Arizona now and forver.
 On the other hand, the republican candidates are handicapped by not knowing what they stand for. The territorial republican convention yir- tually slapped Governor Kibbey in the face. and locally the republicans, while they supported Governor hb- bey on the taxation question, made no greater progress toward regulating corporations or freeing the territory fom corporate rule. In short, they were afraid to take hold of the issues and under the circumstances it is not surprising to see some of the republi- cans taking up with the joint state hood fight against corporations, and in looking around for relief, fixing their eycs ui.oc the democratic tick ct. That the denocrats wi,l Dove loyal to their pledges no msn who IS acquainted with the men on the tick C: will doubt That they can accom- llish the legislation to which they arc committed may be questioned; out the men who compose the democratic legislative ticket are strong men and can be depended on to do their very best. There will be no shirking nj duty or violation of pledges.
 Hence, taking everything into cor iteration. including the fact thas 2 eote fer Mark Smith is g vote against joint statehood, and that "a vote" for Cooner is a vote for an uncertain con dition. there is little doubt of a sweep ing victory for the democratic ticket from top to bottom.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-10-27
Eeiction Marshal. ---Preciua

-County, Arizona.
 Dear Sir:-Tbe Presiden: of the United States has notified me thit chaI sos have teen made that a oaf- pose i~'sts f. prevent a far count of the ballots at the election of Novem- her 6, 1906, on the question of joint Statehood.
 All sensible people will agree with me that this election, at every step should be not only absolutely free from fraud, but even of the appear ance of it-even further, that it should be so conducted tha. it can be easily and conclusiyely shown that it is free from the taint of fraud or unfairness. All good citizens, ire spective of party affiliations, and of sentiment on joint Statehood, will willingly cooperate to safeguard the election.
 Section so of our election laws Paragraph 2351 of the Revised Sta tutes of Arizona, 1901, makes it your duty to preserve order at the polls in your precinct, and to prevent any violation of the election laws of the Territory; and for this purpose you are clothed with full and complete powers.
 in view of the importance of this election, especially enjoin upon you the diligent and vigilant discharge of your duties.
 Later, will forward you copies of special proclamation relative to this election, which you will please post at the polls, and at conspicuous places in the immediate vicinity of the polls.
 I wish you would at once, upon the receipt of this communication, send me the name and address of one or more trustworthy voters of your pre- cinct known to favor joint Statehood as I wish designate at least enc voter specifically as a representative of that sentiment at each election precinct to be present and observe the count of the ballots. l wish you to make diligent inquiry for such person or persons, and should it happen that !there is mo voter in your precinct who is for joint Statehood, please ad- wise me of that fact, in order that I may take such other action as may be necessary to assure to the advo- cates of the pending Statehood prop osition an opportunity to watch the count in every precinc.
 | Please give this your immediate attention. I enclose to you a postal card upon which to reply.
 Expecting and confidently relying
Bisbee daily review., 1906-10-27
IN MORALES FOR
 SMITH
Democratic Candidate For Congress Was Extended a Great Ovation Thursday Night in Santa Cruz Go.
Special to Review.)

MORALES, Oct. 26.-Mark Smith reached this city yesterday afternoon on the train and was met at the depot by large number of his old friends in this county. He was accompanied by nearly all the local candidates to the hotel where a large crowd had gathered to extend friendly greeting to the man who saved Arizona in the joint statehood fight last winter.
 Tn the evening the armory hall was crowded to the limit of it's capacity; all the seats were taken and all avail able standing room was filled before the time for the speaking to begin. It was acknowledged to be the largest and most enthusiastic political meet ing ever held in Nogales.
 Mr. Smith is in fine form, notwith- -andin~ The fact that he has been yoiup almost night and day since his
 ar@- Bisbee convention. l truth that the
 x. fer Y K Smith in Santa Cruz county t.-s year will exceed all previous ones
 Many republicans are wearing Mark Smith buttons on the streets of No gales, giving as the reason for extend ing their support to him at this time a belief that his election Is the only means by which the territory can be saved from joint statehood.
 Hon. N. L. Wheaton, of New York, was present and followed Mir Smith with a ringing democratic speech which was much appreciated.
 It is not believed that five per cent of the vote in Santa Cruz county will be in favor of joint statehood.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-10-27
PRESS NoTEe ABOUT
 TERRITORIAL FAIR


 Remember that November 5th is the last day on which entries may be made. Special attention Is called to this, and those who desire to enter ar ticles are requested to make their en- tries and send them to the office be- fore that date.
 The articles entered can be deliver ed to the fair grounds on Friday, Nov Jth, ard up to Monday. Nov 12tt rnose entering pou..rr rr7-Tt hr'Ne their exhibits Y the icullY 1l3tLs py Saturday, Nov rpin, a-s i,f mIums will be awarder ' tlis department Oh Monday, Nov. Izth.
 Additional breeds have been enter ed In the premium lists as follows:
 Department B-r le. red polled and Devonshire.
 In the horse department two classes for draft teams have been added. Draft team three years or over, and draft team under three years. Premiums ten and eight dollars. Exhibits must be in place by Mon day. Nov. 18th at 9 o'clock.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-10-27
BUSY FOR HONEST
 COUNT
Sends Letter to Election Mar shals Asking That He Be Given Name of Jointure Ad- vooate in Voting Precinct.

That Gov. Kibbey intends to fol- low out the directions of President Roosevelt's letter was indicated today when letters from the governor were received by election marshals. The letters instruct the marshals to send the name of at least one jointer voter in the precinct. This, however, will be an impossi3illty in many precincts.
 Governor Kibbey will later issue a special election proclamation.
 His present letter is as follows:
Bisbee daily review., 1906-10-27

Perhaps Miss Krupp was glad to get the Kaiser's consent, but really it was none of his affair.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-10-27

It's enough to make 8 summer ho- feI mau mad to learn that a Canadian banker on his vacation spent $1.bO0.- 900 in Wall Street. The seaside re sorts don't get 1t all.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-10-27

Magoon is monarch of all he sur veys in Cuba.