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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
DECEIvING THE PUp,.o.
Explanation Of the Seer, .gly Impos-
sibIe Stage -.cks.

Explanation OF the Seey"' .gly ImpOs-
sibIe Stage -.cks.
When you see man come out on
the stage and shoot the ashes off
cigar which is being smoked by an
assistant, don't believe all you see.
A hat pin is run through the cigar,
the point Just reaching the ash. The
assistant just pushes the knob at the
other end and down falls the ash to
great applause on the part of the
audience. OF course, only blank cart
ridges are used. Breaking two glass
balls with two pistols is almost as
simple. One of the pistols only is
loaded, and with shot; the other has
a blank cartridge. The loaded pistol
is aimed between the two balls and
shot scatters, breaking them both.
Extinguishing several numbered
candles by number on request of the
audience is seldom more than a hol-
low Joke. Behind each candle is
hole in the target. An assistant hid
den behind 1t simply blows out the
candle, taking care to blow the right
candle at the right time-thet is
when the pistol cracks.
Painting a complete picture In
jiffy in presence of the audience is
also artifice. What looks to you like
an immaculate and untouched can
vas is In reality a finished picture
covered with whitewash. All the
artist" does is to simulate painting,
while he merely wipes off the white
wash with his brush. The result is
an excellent picture.
Those awfully heavy looking dumb
bells of the strong man are some
times somewhat hollow at the core.
You will notice that they are always
put in the same place, preferably on
special platform when the man
from the audience is invited to lift
them. Under the platform are pow
erful magnets holding the weights
down. Suddenly roll the bar off the
platform and you can probably lift 1t
with one hand, as that operation re-
leases 1t from magnetic control.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Educational Association.

The next session of the State Edu ca
tional Association will be held in tal
mont, beginning Monday night, June
18th and closing Wednesday night
June 9th, in time to reach Morgan
town for the commencement.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
granted rate of 3 cents mile for the
round trip, and tickets will be extend
ed to those who desire to attend the
commencement or the summer school
at Morgantown.
Teachers can secure orders for said
tickets by writing A. j. Wilkinson
Secretary, Grafton w. Va.
The Manley Hotel and SINNERS
Tavern, 81 to $3.50 per day,
The Watson hotel, 81. per day.
The Marietta, the Jackson and the
Kanyon hotels $3.50 per day.
Those desiring to engage rooms III
advance, should write Supt. Joseph
Roster at Fairmont.
Ladies, by writing to U. S. Fleming,
Fairmont before July 20 can get ac-
comodatio at the new Woman,s
Hall-room and board, at rate not
exceeding dollar a day, two to a
room.
f. H. Tabler,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Phillips Brooks Silence.

Bishop Brooks of Boston occasion
ally used to surprise those not intim-
ately acquainted with him by sitting
silently while conversation was 60
ing on around him briskly. The
bishop explained his rather unwont-
ed taciturnity by relating that on one
occasion while seated in a railroad
train opposite an intelligent-looking
man the latter seemed about to say
something. Il beg your pardon"
said the bishop. were you about to
make a remark" NO" was the re-
ply. "Oh, thought you looked as II
you were going to say something to
me-" answered the bishop APOLOGIZE
cally. Yes. am said to be very de-
ceptive that way. | used to say things
and make remarks as soon as
thought them. l have often thought
/ had something to say and discov-
cred after / had said 1t that I ought
to have kept silent" And the bishop
would conclude his story by saying:
81 have found myself in the same
position more than once. so l do not
speak until I am reasonably sure
that | have something to Chi
cago Chronicle.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
The keiser's CaXcS.

Does the Kaiser pay taxes? Yes. to
a certain extent, for 1t has just be-
come known that he pays fifteen shil-
lings a year for his gun license,
which is probably more than King
Edward does. If his majesty enjoys
the same immunity from burdens OF
this kind as he does with respect to
his motor car, which is the only one
in the kingdom without a number.
The emperor's ticket runs: Valid
for one year. Twelve months shoot
ing license for His Majesty the
Kaiser and King. living at Berlin
from December l till November 80,
1906. Won Berries. Chief of Police.
Berlin"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15

Last Saturday was observed as Con-
federate memorial day in Shepherds
town, and a large crowd was present
and gave close attention to the interest
ing programme that had been arranged
by John H. Schoppert, president OF the
Memorial Association. The procession
was formed at the college building at
2 O'Clock, and under cor nand Of DR..
G. w. Banks, chief marshal, marched
to Elmwood Cemetery. In line were
the Shepherdstown Band, the Shep
herdstown Fire Department, the Shop
herd College Cadets commanded by
Captain J. G. Knutti, Sons of Veterans
and Vetrans. The usual impressive
service was held at the monument, led
by Rev. DR.. H. G. Haithcox, and at its
conclusion "taps" was sweetly sounded
by Musician Harris Heidwohl. The
exercises were then resumed at the
speakers stand, where Captain r. S.
Parks, of Luray, Va, was introduced
by Rev. DR.. Charles Ghiselin as the
orator of the day. The address Of Cap
tain Parks was an interesting and in
structive one, and he held the close at
tention of the large crowd. He related
number of incidents Of the war and
earnestly defended the canse for which
he had fought for four long years. The
roll Of hsnOr, containing the sver-
frightening list ofnames of the veter-
ans who are now so swiftly dropping
from the ranks, was read by III. l.
Snyder, and the benediction was pro
nounced by Rev. II. L. Stephens. Ex-
cellent music was rendered by a choir
composed of our local singers. The
graves of the dead soldiers were lavish
ly decorated with flowers, handsome
collection being sent by J, V. Davis, Of
Antietam National Cemetery, a
thoughtful and appropriate tribute
from the blue to the gray.-Register.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Foot Mashed

Mr.. Jerry Cashman,, one of the crew
Of the ballast train, sustained pain
! full injury about 8 p. m. Friday eve
ming, near the Queen street crossing of
the B. & o. His train was backing
down and a sudden jar threw Mr.
eastman off. One of the wheels of
the truck passed over his right foot, in
fiicting very serious wound. He was
taken to the Kings Daughters he s.
pltal where his wound was treated by
Drs. Myers and Henshaw, who are in
hopes of saving the limb from ampu-
tation. He was later taken to his home
on High street, by DIR. Henshaw in a
buggy.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Ce.nty Supt,
Hail Destroys Much Fruit.

Winchester, Va, June 1O.-Ar
unusually severe hail storm with higt
wind caused great damage to some o
the finest farms in the apple ridge re
gion in the western section Of Freder
lex county. Apple, peach, pear ant
other trees were stripped of the youn9
fruit, an deorn, grass and garden vege
tables were BADLY damaged by hail
stones as large as eggs. This promised
to be an enormous apple and peact
year for apple rsdgs section, and the
loss is estimated at SO, 900 in that vi
entity alone.
Among the heaviest losers are ex.
Mayors Robert Il, Barton and William
G.. Graichen and Chief Fire Warden J
w. Sibert, of Winchester, who own
large,farms; Melville Green, William
s. Hiett and David Miller.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
The Use Of Glass Coffin.

That glass coffin in which Ia
magno. the great singer. was buried
was not the first which has inclosed
a curious character. There was a
miserly Sir Thomas Bancroft. who
in old London days heaped up great
riches. Even when his time came to
die he could not bring himself to give
his property away and so he left his
estate to be improved until he should
rise again, which he expected short
ly to do. He had a window built In
his coffin, movable from the interior,
and windows and a glazed door to HIS
tomb, and ordered that at frequent
intervals these should be opened and
himself inspected by the trustees.
But the latter had had enough OF the
gentleman. They built almhouses
with his estate.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Irrigation I'm the Platte.

Expansion by irrigating has meant
that the desert land of the Platte
valley now blossoming as the rose
and selling from $40 to $500 an
acre. Fifty years ago 1t was consid-
cred worthless. Over 100000 people
live in the irrigated territory OF this
stream, including those Of Denver,
Cheyenne, Laramie, North Platte
and other places. The measurements
Of the water used and the water re-
turned to the stream reveal the fact
that large proportion Of the water
diverted by particular canal is not
wholly lost. but returns to the
stream and Is used over and over
again. Some Of the measurements
showed that in low water the return
seepage tends to increase the flow OF
streams rather than cause dimfnu-
ton.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Sheriff Makes Settlement.

Sheriff Gardner has just completed
his firsl annual settlement of the bust
ness of his office with the County
court, showing the details of the re-
ceipts and expenditures of the county
fer the year just ended. The sheriff
has collected total of nearly 100000
during the year, divided about as fol-
lows:
bounty fund, 1856, 746; state fund,
$10,453; state school fund, 81, 4S5 county
roads, $3.50; county teachers, $25, 946;
buildings, $12, 247; capitation tax, about
$4,000.
There was hitch regarding the dis
counts allowed under the law to per-
. sons paying their taxes during certain
months. Attorney A. &. Nadenbousch,
one of the commissioners, who has
earned reputation for accuracy and
fairness, was OF the opinion that the
new law required the sheriff to pay
this discount. although he was unable
to see why this should be so. After
a search Of the law for several days it
was found that the discounts were pro
vided for under separate and obsescure
provision. This means a saving to the
sheriff of about 81 200 resresenting a
goedly slice of bis salary.
The business of the county has
steadily grown during the past few
years, until at present the sheriff in
compelled to collect and look after
about 100000 each year-no small
task when it is remembered that the
deal with about 5000 different persons.
World.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
TWO VIEWS OF CURZoN.
He Is an Unbroken Colt, Or
Genius; Take Your Choice.

Now that Lord Curzon is no longer
Viceroy the Indian press is paying Its
respects and disrepects to him with
great freedom.
An ex-president of the National
Congress says that Lord Curzon de-
parted the shores of India "unwept.
unhonored and unsung." Those who
did him reverence were his unquali-
fed pangyrists, "the men who had
blinded their eyes and stuffed their
ears with cotton all the time that
there was going on most unequal
and deplorable struggle between the
people, the educated classes speci-
ally, on the one side, and the I'M
bridled and irresponsible autocrat
on the other"
He then proceeds to characterize
the ex-Viceroy as one utterly with
out modesty, and blowing his own
trumpet. He carried about him."
says the writer, Throughout his
viceregal career the impetuosity of
the boy at Elton and all the insobriety
and immaturity which accompany
youth. The fact is, he was an unbro-
ken colt He conjured himself as an
autocrat ruling larger population
than that of the Car of All the Rus
sias. He pictured himself as one who
blended a Tiberius and SULLIVAN the
Magnificent into one"
On the other hand, an equally de-
cided article in the Calcutta Review
declares that ut would be hard to
find another ruler who combines in
himself all those qualities. mental
and moral. which Lord Curzon
brought to bear on the difficult task
of governing a vast country like In
dia, and that 1t is no disrespect to
Lord Mimic to say that he does not
possess the genius with which his
predecessor was gifted"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
A Proclamation by the Governor.

l am reminded by that Patriotic
Society, the American Flag Association
that June 18th, is the anniversary of
the adoption of the Flag of our Union.
On the 14th day of June, 1777, the
Congress enacted what the Flag of the
thirteen United States should be, and
April 4, 1915: further enacted that on
the admission of new State into the
Union, one star should be added to the
Flag of the Union and there are now
forty-ive stars on the Flag.
But the twentieth day ofJune being
the birthday of West Virginia, and it
being desirable to celebrate both the
anniversary of Our flag and of our
State, and the two dates following SO
near together as to make it impractic-
able to have separate celebration Of
each event, l deem it wise to recon-
mend that both anniversaries be cels-
brated on the same day; and therefore
l hereby appoint and designate We'd
nesday, June goth, 1905, Flag Day and
West Virginia Day and direct that en-
that day the Flag of the Nation and
the Flag of the State be displayed from
all the buildings of the State.
To the people of West Virginia the
day will haye double significance.
To teaching of the history Of the Flag
and what it has done for us, let there
be added the history of our own great
State and the benefits its creation has
conferred upon us.
In testimony whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and caused the great
seal of the State to be affixed, Done at
the Capitol, in the city of Charleston,
this first day of June, A. ID. 1905 and
in the forty-third year of the State.
By the Governor,
WIN. NJ. o. DAWSON,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Dried Milk In Australia.

Australia has adopted the system
Of drying milk. which originated In
England. The milk Is dried between
steam rollers and sold as a powder,
from which nothing but water has
been extracted. and to which moth
Ing but water requires to be added.
A leading medical officer is reported
to have said that the adoption OF
dried milk at some of the asylums
for consumptive patients and in gen.
eral hospitals has proved success.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15

For Sick Women
To Consider

FIRsr.-That almost every operation
in our hospitals performed upon women
becomes necessary through neglect of
such symptoms as backache, irregular
and painful periods. displacements
OF the female organs, pain in the side,
burning sensation in the stomach,
bearing down pains, nervousness, dig
illness and sleeplessness.
SEcoNp.-The medicine that holds
the record for the largest number of
absolute cures of female ills is Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
1t regulates, strengthens and cures
diseases of the female organism as
nothing else can.
For thirty years it has been helping
women to be strong, curing backache,
nervousness, kidney troubles, infiam7
nation of the female organs, weak
ness and displacements, regulating
the periods perfectly and overcoming
their pains. 1t has also proved itself
invaluable in preparing women for
childbirth and the change of life.
THIRD.-The great volume of unso-
licited and grateful testimonials on file
at the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, many of which are from time to
time published by permission, give alb
solute evidence Of the value of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta BILE Compound and
Mrs. Pinkham's advice.
Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation
toWomen.-Women suffering from any
form of female weakness are invited to
promptly communicate with Mrs Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass. All letters are
received, opened. read and answered
by women only. From symptoms given,
your trouble may be located and the
quickest and surest way of recovery
advised. Mrs. Pinkham is daughter
in-law OF Lydia E. Pinkham and for
twenty five years under her direction
and since her decease she has been ad-
vising sick women free ofcharge. Out of
the vast volume Of experience in treat
ing female ills Mrs Pinkham probably
has the very knowledge that will help
your case. Surely, any woman, rich or
poor, is very foolish if she does not take
advantage of this generous offer Of
assistance.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Killed BY Train

William Wine, about "a years old,
ofBrunswick, and Clarence Harms, q
yearns of age, of Loud0un county, Vir-
ginia, were struck by Baltimore and
Ohio passenges train about two miles
west Of point of Rocks Tuesday morn
ing at IL O'Clock and instantly killed
The men were at work on the track
Just east of Williams tunnel, and the
engine struck them with such force as
to mangle their bodies in terrible
manner. Both were dead before as
sistance could reach them.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Aunouucem ent.

At the suggestion of friends l an
nounce myself a candidate asking the
support of the voters of this Senatorial
district of West Virginia before the
Democratic Senatorial convention Sup
porting Democratic principles in gen.
eral I will if nominated and elected
specially advocate two cent passen
ger fare on railroad and the absolute
abolishing of Toll gates upon public
highways and L further pledge my
self that, if elected, | will pay my car
fare and not travel to and from the
state capital on freelpass.
JOHN T. JANNEY'
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
In MemOrmian

In memory Of our dear father John
Hicks, who departed this life just six
months ago today after suffering one
year.
He has gone, he has gone,
To his Fathers home in the skie,
Where no blight on his soul in Heaven
will be,
He will roam on the banks Of the
river Of peace,
And battle in it's crystal tide,
And one of our joys in Heaven will
be,
Our dear father who died.
Our homes are filled with sorrow,
For thy dear eorm no more we see,
Our one comfort is, If we live for
fer Jesus,
What joyful time there will be.
Written by his wife
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Labor in New Zealand.

Labor is so scare in New Zealand
that the Government of that colony
has asked It's High Commission In
London to find in England and send
out 1000 laborers for the construc-
ton of a new railway in the North
Island. They are guaranteed three
years work and inducements will be
offered them to remain permanently.
There is also great demand for agri-
cultural laborers III Western Aus
tralia.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
FOR TATE SENATE

TO the voters of Berkeley County
and the Eighteenth Senatorial district
in general: hereby announce myself
a candidate for the State Senate sub
ject to the regular Democratic nomi-
mating convention. 1 appeal to de-
mocracy which have served year in
and year out since my youth and
promise that if honored with the NOM
nation and. election to render the best
service | am capable of rendering with
special regard for the peoples interest.
G. w. Boyer.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Underground Tclegraphy.

There Is now underground teleg-
raphic communication between Lon
don and Scotland. Germany's under
ground system dates from 1870.
France followed suit. in 1879, as the
result of a great storms that isolated
Paris in 1875. Up to date her sys-
tenn has cost $4,000. 1000. but is be-
lieved to have more than paid for it.
self. Lines constructed in 1880 are
still in excellent condition.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Eyading the Lions.

A hundred natives employed on
the Fort Hall road, who were re-
Gently charged by six lions. sought
refuge in the water. where they re-
NAMED for more thin an hour, tho
lions in the meantime resting quiet
ly on their launches near the bank
of the river until the report of re-
volver dispersed themC much to the
relief of the frightened blacks.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
To IA, n);ij d "a;
Senatorial District.

1t being generally understood that
Berkeley county is entitled TO the Dem
ocratic nominee for the State Senator
from this district, / desire to announce
my candidacy for the nomination, SUD
ject 10 the will of the democracy OF
Berkeley couty, together with that OF
the district through its convention. 10
Gray Silver.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
For the State Senate

After numerous solicitations of my
democratic friends, announce myself
a candidate for the democratic nomi'
nation for the state senate, subject to
the action of the democratic conven,
ton composed Of the counties of jeff
erson, Morgan, Hampshire and Berke,
ley.
H. S. Cushwa.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Birds as Weather Guides.

When swallows fly low, wet
weather may be- expected, because
the insects which the swallows pur-
sue in their flight are flying low to
escape the moisture OF the upper re-
gions OF the atmosphere.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
GLAD TIDING.

A trial offer by mail 25c, Dennis 8 &
S. S, for sufferers with Liver, Kidpy,
Stomach, Headache, Lumbago and Rhu-
matism helped at once and cured quietly.
Also try Dennis Spec Dee Catarrh Gre
Csc Foul difficult cases cured or moey
back AGENTS wanted Dennis S. S s.
S. c. Co., Columbus, Ohio, U. S. A.
Also at
c G. W EANING & co.'s
Martinsburg, VIVA
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15

Paper handkerchiefs after Chinese
fashion are to be supplied to the
children of the communal schools Of
the city of Paris as a hygienic meas
ure to prevent the spread of tuber-
culosis infection.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15

Experts calculate that Irish boys
are capable OF turning out 10000
tons of fuel year for a thousand
years, and at the present prices this
would realize $50. 100000 a year.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
NIapnefism In Zinc Mines,

In the Wisconsin zinc field there
are 10 magnetic separation plants in
operation and 1t is said that this use
Of ELECTROMAGNETIC is greatly in.
creasing the Yield of zinc In that dis
trict.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
Bamboo Tree In CeYlon.

The giant bamboo of Ceylon grows
to height of eighty feet. 1t is used
in the construction of houses and
bridges. Also. water pipes are made
Of It
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Iihave several fl rms fer sale, also de
sirable town property. If you are look
NJ for far n or home call to see me
at once.
J. RoylNadenhousch.
Flick Building.
If Public SQUARE.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-15
For Sale.

Good farm of $50 acres 4 IL miles
rom Eartinsburg. Improvements
first class. Price $40 an acre.
Moore " Moore,
Charles Town,
Ats w. Va.