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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
Doctor Brigham Says
MANY PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE
lydia e. Pinkhar,,s
Vegetable Compound

The wonderful power of Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound over
the diseases of womankind is not be-
cause 1t is stimulant. not because it
is a palliative. but simply because it is
the most wonderful tonic and recon
structor ever discovered to act directly
upon the generative organs, positively
curing disease and restoring health and
vigor.
Marvellous cures are reported from
all parts of the country by women who
have been cured, trained nurses who
have witnessed cures and physicians
who have recognized the virtue of
Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and are fair enough to give
credit where it is due.
If physicians dared to be frank and
open, hundreds of them would acknowl-
edge that they constantly prescribe
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound In severe cases of female ills, az
they know by experience it can be re-
lied upon to effect a cure. The follow
ing letter proves it.
DR.. s. c. Brigham, OF Brigham
Park, Fitchburg, Mass, writes:
at gives me great pleasure to say that 1
have found Lydia K. Pnkham's Vegetable
Compound very efficacious, and often pre-
scribe il in my practice for female difficulties
my oldest daughter found it very benefi-
cial fora femaletrouble some time ago, andm
youngest daughter is now taking it for fe-
male weakness, and is surely gaining in health
and strength.
~ freely advocate it as a most reliable spe-
cific in all diseases to which women are SUBJ
ject, and give it honest endorsement"
Women who are troubled with pain
ful or irregular periods, bloating Tor
fatulency), weakness of organs, dis
placements, inflammation or ulceration,
can be restored to perfect health and
strength by taking Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound If advice is
needed write to Mrs Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass She is daughter-in-law
of Lydia f. Pinkham and for twenty.
five years has been advising sick
women free of charge. No other living
person has had the benefit of =
wider experience in treating female
ills. She has guided thousands to
health. Every suffering woman should
ask for and follow her advice il she
wants to be strong and well.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
Congressman A Suicide.

Washington June Heavily in
yolved in debt through stock specula-
tion, Representative Robert Adams,
Jr of Pennsylvania, took his own life
this morning. He placed revolver in
his mouth and fired bullet into his
o'clock in the chambers of the Metro
politan Club at 1908 Fl street north
west. a negro porter who went to call
him to breakfast found Mr. Adams,
two hours later, half conscious, lean
ing over table in his room. Mr.
Adams died at IL 80 o'clock at the
Emergency hospital, few minutes
after the bullet had been located by the
operating surgeons.
Only yesterday Representative
Adams, as acting chairman of the COM
mittee on Foreign Affairs, was active
ly engaged in the passage of the Dip
lomatic and Consular Appropriation
bill on the floor of the House He was
in charge of the measure and told
1cpcahcl SduuOIl vi HIS anxiety 10 cOnl-
plete the passage of the bill yesterday.
He offered as an explanation of his
his anxiety that he had an "importart
engagement" to fill today requiring
his presence ultimately in Philadel-
phla.
The following letter, written last
night by the dead congressman, and
received by Speaker Cannon this
morning was read in the House.
Washington, Msy,31, 1906.
Hon. q. Cannon:
My Dear Mr.. Speaker-The fact
that my person al obligations exceed my
resources is my only excuse for aban-
boning the responsible position / oc-
cupy in the House. am willing to be
buried afits expense, but II ask that
no committee bc appointed or me
mortal services held, rs | have never
been in sympathy with the latter GUS
tom.
With assurances of!my highest re-
gard, sincerely yours.
Robert Adams, Jr.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08

Mr.. Karl Albecker has recently
observed a curious case of burning
writes the Vienna correspondent Of
the Medical Record, which in all its
details suggests the instances Of
spontaneous combustion spoken of in
the older textbooks. and proves that
our understanding of the combusti-
bility of the human body Is very i'm
perfect. The body of an excessively
alcoholic adult was found one morn
ing completely charred and shriveled
to the size of a child's body.
There was no evidence of a con-
flagration in the place where the
body was found. An enormous
amount of fuel would have to be
consumed in order to bring about
such complete destruction Of the soft
parts, and even the large bones. 1t
seems rational to accpet the old view
that the fat of the body surface melts
and saturates the clothing, and that
this then maintains the fame, like a
wick saturated with oil.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
Gentry Show Is Twice Larger.

Up to the present year the Gentry
Bros. have had four distinct shows on
the road all of al unusual size, each OF
the brothers managing one of the
shows. This year three Of these large
shows have been combined in one,
which now places these famous shows
among the leading amusement enter
prises of this country. The Gentry
show in it's entirity will be seen in this
city for two performances next Wed
nesday June ID ct the G. V. depot lots
at 9. Is i'm the afternoon and at O'Clock
sharp at night.
By consolidating their shows this
year they are now positively twice
larger than ever before. The perfor-
nance which lasts over two hours is
an entertainment that holds the audi
cree spell bound, amazed at the Won
derfuI acts presented by the various
animals and the thrilling and sensa-
tionaI feats presented by number OF
artists imported from the various coun-
tries for this years all new show by
the Gentry Bros which are now being
presented for the first time in this coun-
try at enormous salaries.
The grand street parade one mile
long which is conceded to be the most
beautiful pageant ever presented by
circus will leave the show grounds at
1890 o'clock sharp next Wednesday
June 10, and will be seen on the prin-
cipal streets.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
The Band Concert.

While the dampness Of the evening
kept the usual large crowd from enjoy
ing the City band concert given from
the pavilion in the square last Friday
evening, the music was none the less
fine. The following program was most
artistically rendered, under the di-
rect orship of Prof. Berkeley.
"The Spangled Banner"
Nsrch-"Brooke's Trumpet seitz
Overture-"Orphaus." Offenbach
Song''-The Bohemian Girl. Balfe
(Trombone solo, Mr.. Charles See
War Dance "Wetumpka,"
Belestedt
Haunting Eyes" Trobani
March-"Daughters of the Confeder-
acy." Berkeley
by request
America
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
Cigars Few Can Afford.

A long, low strip of land, val
ley between high hills. lies five miles
outside OF Havana, and there" said
cigar salesman. 1.-The best tobacco
In the world Is grown.
The name of the place is Abajo
and the Vuelta Abajo crops are al
ways bought up two or three years in
advance of their planting. They
yield only $4,000 cigars annually
These cigars sometimes sell as high
as $3.50 a hundred-$1.50 apiece.
"Vuelta Abajo cigars are only
smoked by kings and billionaires
There are many fake Vuelta Abaios
on the market. But the real thing
once smoked, can never be mistaken
for there is no other tobacco in the
world with an aroma at once so pow
erful and so delicate"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
Bridal Couples Escapes.

Madrid, May 81.-The public rejoic-
ings over the marriage of King Alton
so ami Princess Ena had terribly
dramatic sequel at 80 o'clock this af-
ternoon, as a BOMB thrown from an
upper window.eXploded with deadly
effect near the coach occupied by the
King and Queen.
frovidentially, King Alfonso and
the new Queen Victoria escaped by an
electric wire efieoting the bomb, but
at least l6spersons, most Of them be-
ing ofthe personal and military escort
an the others spectators, !were killed
Many others were injured.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08

When Emperor William of Ger
many goes out shooting a keeper &C
companies him and when the game is
reused sticks a fork In the ground.
The Kaiser, 1t is said, places his gun
in the rest and handles the weapon
pistol fashion. For everything that is
shot notch is made In the fork. and
when 1t is covered with marks a new
one is brought into use. All these
forks. the notches on which are a
proof of the emperor's skill. are care
fully preserved n the Kaiser's sport
ing museum as n record OF the bags
he has made.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
Liability Bill Passed.

Washington, June 1.-The Senate
today passed the Railroad Employ
ers' Liability bill. The measure was
called up by Senator LaFoleette and
was not before the Senate over i've
minutes.
Two amendments were made. One of
these includes the parents Of deceased
employee as among those to whom dam
ages may be paid in case of death; the
other provides that juries engaged in
cases involving damages Ishall decide
all questions Iof negligence and con-
tributory negligence. There was no dis
cussibn, and the bill passed without
division
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08

nassas any subordinate who participant
ed in it, and yet he never received any
credit for it ia the official reports or
otherwise, His own reports are very
brief and indefinite.
These reports prove beyond doubt
that Colonel Stuart's charge on Gen.
Elzey's left saved the day at FIRST
Manassas, though he never received
the credit for it he go rightly deserved.
NJ. J. Billmyer,
Shepherdstown, w; Va.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
Peter Miller. Confederate Soldier. Sup
posed TO Have Killed Stonewall
Jackson Dies AT Benton
nSA-n ntveA
Ridge. Ohio.

Findlay, o., May 81, Peter Miller,
who is generally supposed to have
killed Stonewall Jackson, died at Ben
ton Ridge today at the age Of GO years.
He was soldier in the Confederate
army and one of Jackson 8 guards. The
famous General was accommodating
along federal lines one night and re-
turning late was mistaken for a Fed
eral His guard fired upon him, one of
the shots taking effect, and he died
the next day. While Miller would
never admit it, it is generally believed
that the bullet fiom his gun killed
Jackson Shortly after Jackson died
Miller deserted and worked his way
North, settling in this county, where
he has since resided. The funeral oc-
ours Sunday, and he has requested
that no preacher be called, but that
some one present be invited to read a
passage from the Bible.
The above item is clipped from an
Ohio paper. The ball from Peter Mil
ler's gun may or may not have wound
ed Gen'l. Jackson, but under the cir
cumstances it was impossible for him
or any one else to tell. A North Caro-
lima regiment was on picket that,night
General Jackson, with his staff had
been reoonnoitering the enemy, and
came rapidly down the road on which
SAID regiment was posted, and orders
had been issued to fire or any body of
troops that carr that way. A volley
was fired from the whole picket, with
the unfortunate result that General
Jackson was wounded. He did not die
next day, but week or after, from the
effects of pneumonia, contracted by
exposure after he had been Frustrated
by the wound.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08

Patrons of rural free delivery routes
will, hereafter, be allowed to provide
any boxes which they desire for their
mail instead Of the patented boxes
heretofore required by the postoffice
department. An amendment to this
effect was adopted by the Senate,
while considering the postoflice appro-
priation bill, which was passed.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
Coinage I'm Malay Peninsula.

The natives OF the Malay PENN
sula have in use the smallest cur
rent coin In the world. 1t is a sort OF
wafer. made from the resinous juice
of tree, and is worth about one
twenty-thousandth of a cent. The
smallest metal coin in circulation at
the present day Is the Portuguese )
reis piece. worth six one-hundredths
OF cent.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
City Band Festival

The Martinsburg City bsnd will
hold musicalesand strawberry festi-
val in theIyard of the End ward school
on the evenings of Friday and Satur-
day June.S and 9. A band concert
will be given each evening and special
solos will be rendered. The concerts
will begin at $40. No admission fee
will be charged, but we ask all frien1 q
II the band to patronize the festival.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08

Mr. and Mrs. Max Robinson, q
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Lovenstein !
on Saturday for New York, where n
Robinson is to attend the southern y
migrrtion convention, to which he u
appointed delegate, by Cover
Dawson !
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
WRITE US A LETTER

freely and frankly, in strictest confd-
ence, telling US all your symptoms and
troubles. We will send free advice
Qn plain sealed envelope, how to
cure them. Address: Ladies' Advisory
Dept, The Chattanooga Medicine Co.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
"YOU ARE FRIENDS

of mine, - writes Mrs. r. l.. Jones, Of
Gallatin, Tenn:
For since taking Cardui have
gained IS lbs. and am in better health
than for the past 9 years. tell my
husband that Cardui is worth its
weight in gold to all suffering ladies"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
GLAD TIDING.

A trial offer by mail Csc, Dennis S. s.
S. s., for sufferers with Liver, Kidney,
Stomach, Headache, Lumbago and Rheu-
matism helped at once and cured quickly.
Also try Dennis Spec Dee Catarrh Cure
Csc. Foul difficult cases cured or money
back. Agents wanted. Dennis S. S. S.
S. C. Co., Columbus, Ohio. u S. A.
Also at
G. O.WEANING & co.'s
Martinsburg, w. Va
FOR SALE
A Reed Hand Cream separator &C cd
as new.
w. +. Landers.
e. R. No.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-04-12
BOMB HITS CARRIAGE
REACTloNlST GOVERNOR OF THE
PROVINCE OF TVER, RUSSIA,
ASSASSINATED.

Tver, Province of Tver, Russia, April
7.-While the governor of Tver, M.
Sleptzoff, was passing through the
principal street of the town at 3
o'clock in the afternoon he was killed
by the explosion of bomb.
Governor Sleptzoff was regarded as
very reactionary official and was
held respor ,ible for the beatings ad-
ministered the intelligencia by the
"Black Hundreds" last fall.
The body of the governor, who was
in his carriage when he was assas-
sinated, was terribly mutilated and his
coachman was seriously injured. The
governors body was removed to the
palace.
The bomb exploded with terrific
force. All the windows in the neigh
borhood were broken.
The assassin. who is very young
man. was arrested.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-04-12
CALAMITY AT NAPLES.
Market Building Falls Beneath Weight
of Ashes From vesuvius.

Market Building FAILS Beneath weight
of Ashes From vesuvius.
Naples, April 11.-weakened by the
weight of sand and cinders from
Mount Vesuvius, the Mount Oliveto
market. which covered plot of
ground 800 feet square, fell during the
day upon 200 or more persons, many
Of whom were crushed and mangled
beyond recognition. Twelve were
killed, MORALLY injured, "a danger
ously and 100 less seriously In
Jured. The scenes In the vicin-
ity of the ruins were agoniz-
ing, relatives of the victims clamoring
to be allowed to go to their dead or
dying. Only by the firm Intervention
of the police and carbineers was 1t
possible to keep the crowd from over
whelming those who were engaged in
the work of rescue.
While early in the day the activity
of Mount Vesuvius appeared to have
diminished. as night approached the
prospect OF immediate relief faded,
and the fate OF the villages and towns
grouped around the volcano seemed
more hopeless. Instead of decreasing.
the fall Of sand and ashes emitted
from the crater increased. Even with
the sun shining, the light was dim
yellow, In the midst of which the few
people who remained In the stricken
towns. their clothing, hair and boards
covered with ashes. moved about In
the dissolution like gray ghosts.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-04-12
FOR FIVE MILLION DOLLARS.
Mayor Weaver Of Philadelphia instl
tutes Suits,

tutes Suits.
Philadelphia, April Civil proceed
lngs were instituted during the day by
the city against the contractors and
former city officials interested in the
construction of the municipal filtration
plant to recover $4,000 900. which sum
Is alleged to have been wrongfully re-
tanned by the defendants. A bill In
equity was filed by City Solicitor Kin
sey and Former Judge James G.. Cor
don, Mayor Weaver's private counsel.
Those named in the bill are Israel w.
Durham, former Republican leader of
This city; State Senator James p. Nc
Nichol, Anastasia McNichol, his wife;
James j. McNichol, John j. Mack,
members of the contracting firm of
Daniel j. McNichol & Co.; William c.
Haddock and Peter E. Costello, former
directors of public works. and John
w. Hill. former chief of the filtration
bureau. The prayer is sworn to by
Mayor Weaver.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-04-12
DENMARK.
Copenhagen.

According to latest newspaper re-
ports the death Of Princess Louise OF
Schaumburg-L ippe, which occurred at
Nachod, Bohemia, April 4, was in
reality caused by an attempt at self
destruction. In January last she shot
herself and all efforts to extract the
bullet failed. The wound thus in
ficted was the cause of her death and
not meningitis as formerly reported.
1t is further asserted that her married
life had become intolerable. Her hus-
band was accused Of beating her and
mortgaging her estate. Princess
Louise was daughter Of the present
king Of Denmark. She was born Feb.
II, 1875 and was married to Prince
Frederick of Schaumburg-L lppe May
3, 1896. They had three children.
The budget committee Of the Danish
folkething recommended an appropria-
ton Of 10000 crowns for Greenland
expedition under the leadership Of
Myluis Erichsen. This courageous ex-
plorer Is planning to cross Greenland
by q route to the north Of those taken
by DIR. Nansen and Lieutenant Peary.
He will also endeavor to reach the
north pole. The expedition Is planned
to leave Copenhagen on July 10.
There Is apparently no ground for
he report that there Is a movement
on foot I'm Iceland for separation
from Denmark with view Of setting
up an independent government. A.
correspondent who says he has inter-
viewed people from all parts Of the ISL
and states that he has been unable to
ind trace Of any such sentiment.
Queen Alexandra of England and
the dowager empress Of Russia have
purchased the beautiful Bruun estate
ut Hvidore. near the sound between
Copenhagen and Klambrenborg. The
two sisters intend to spend part Of
their summers at this beautiful place
ard will this year arrive there about
July 1.
MARION s. NORELIUs.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-04-12
ONE $1,000 GIFT TO CHURCH.
Balance of E. C. Swift's 100000
Goes to His Family.

Salem. Mass, April THE will Of
E. C. Swift, the millionaire packer,
was admitted to probate during the
day in this city. Beyond bequest OF
$4,000 to church at Sycamore, Mass,
there were no public gifts. Except
for this donation and small annuities
for two long time employees OF Mr..
Swift the estate, estimated at about
$10,000,000, is left in trust for the ben
eft of the family of the testator. Clar-
ence Moore, son-in-law of Mr.. Swift.
and Frank w. Croker, Mr.. Swift's
private secretary, are named as trus-
tees
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-04-12

Nagold, South Germany. April GA
revised list of the casualties resulting
from the collapse of the Hotel Zum
Hirschen shows that forty-nine per.
sons lost their lives and that fifty were
severely injured. DR.. Won Pischek. the
minister of the interior OF Wurtem-
burg, has arrived here to personally
inquire into the disaster.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-04-12
Won BUELOW IMPROVING.
No Serious Consequences Likely as
Result of Illness.

Berlin, April 6.-Chancellor Won
Buelow, who tainted while in the
reichstag Thursday afternoon, slept
throughout the night and awoke fresh
and clear headed. After taking a cup
of coffee he asked for the newspapers,
but Professor Renvers suggested that
1t would be advisable not to read them.
Professor Renvers and the physi.
clans who are associated with him in
the case say that no bad consequences
are likely to result from the chancel-
lor's illness.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-04-12
FAILED TO MATERIALIZE.
General Sympathetic Strike Threat
ened at Havana.

Havana, April 9.-The general
strike in support of the striking EN-
ployes of the Havana Electric railway,
ings held here Sunday night, did not
materialize to any extent. The men
in all important cigar factories are
working excepting those where the to-
bacco leaves left to dry over night are
in an unavoidable condition. The
bakers, who have various grievances
of their own, did not stop working to
any great extent and the street cars
are running in increasing numbers,
but much trouble is caused by mex
perienced employees.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-04-12
WOULD SUCCEED ALeER.

William Alden Smith Candidate Cor
Michigan Senatorship.
Washington, April 7.--William Alden
Smith, representing the Fifth Mich
igan congressional district, has an
rounced his candidacy for the senate
as the successor Of Senator Alger,
who is voluntarily retiring.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-04-12
BLOCKED BY AlDRiCH.
Effort to Secure Agreement to Vote on
Rate Bill.

Washington, April TN making an
effort to get the senate to agree upon
q date for taking vote on the rail
way rate bill Mr.. Tillman made the
important statement that one week
more probably will exhaust the gen.
eral debate. He failed, however, to
secure the consent Of Mr.. Aldrich.
who said that he would not agree to
vote on the bill until 1t Is more nearly
perfected.
The evening world., 1906-04-04
IDA WON'T HAVE TO
MOVE ON" SHE HASAH0ME
Child Whose Parents Have Died Since Her Birth
Twelve Days Ago Adopted by Woman Who
Saw Story in Evening World.

The world has co.sed o .ny move
on to uny IDA Mccarthy AGED twelve
6iYs. and today I ave "wclroine
4 good home and .enuer care are FOR
tie tiny n.!te Scarcely was the NIX
Lrv IA tho story printed In ITO Even
inE World last night before Mrs
Charles sternad. OF 40 l5e New York
avenue. J,-scy CITY. had read az tae
lt;le hospital Hnis ana had made up
her mind tina She wancd the baby. a
Jew hours labs with her husband.
Charles s,eruad. T. commission man.
with business In New York. the kind
The evening world., 1906-04-04
THREE POSTMEN
UNDER ARREST
Charged with Using Duplicate
"Postage-D Due" Stamps for
Petty Thefts.

George Dnnsan. OF No. ~ Linden
street. prook,yni John AaAoney. OF
No. $50 East ono Hundred and Forty
ninth street. and William Benson OF
No. ses woat one Hundred aad Thirty
seventh stree, lst;er-earr!ers attached
to tho Grand stree, station. are under
arrest to-day charged with stealing
stamps from letters,
The men were arrested after an In
ve.tga,ion BY Inspector JOeo5a. /; IS
charged that they had a stamp made
IN duplication OF that used In the sub
station to mark letters not fuily prepaid.
and hat they collected Il few cents
saoA from hundreds OF receivers OF mall
or their routes. usually upon letters
from abroad. The t3rce carriers were
held at the Church street police station.