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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16


Pat-Who goes there?
"Oflicer of the day."
Pat-Thin plat the diyil are yez dc.
ing out here at night?-Philadelph a
Inquirer.
The professional humorist was hav-
lag his shoes shined
"And is your father bootblack,
t,o?" he asked the boy.
mo, Sir" replied the bootblsck
Emy father is farmer"
"Ahv' said the professional humor-
list, reaching for his notebook. "He be-
lieves i'll making hay while the son
shines. Topeka State Journal.
Kicker-What 10 the difference be.
tween Hat and an apartment?
Bocker-A flat las no elevator,
while San apartment has one that
doesn't run.-New York SUN.
First Heiress you are not Gu
gagged to the count, after all?
Second Heiress-N0t exactly,
merely have an option on him.-Chi-
cago News.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

Gen. j. w. St Clair died at his home
III Fayette county last week at the age
of "a years. In his death the state has
lost one of its ablest, most useful and
most influential citizens and the Dem
ocratic party one OF its strongest pill
lars as well as one of the clearest and
most forceful opponents Of its doc
doctrines. Asa lawyer he had few
equals and has been a pleading prac-
ticnn.r beftre the State supreme
co lrl. He was not an Office seeker but
WIS devoted to his party and its
cause and was always able to take
care of himself in political or legal de-
bate. He was devoted to his frieAds
but being of decidedly strong charac-
ter never subserved those whom he re-
gArded as enemies. The caus, of death
was heartfailure brought on by an at
tack of acute indigestion. His funeral
was attended by many prominent men
of the state.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
Presidential Aggression.

Congressman McCalI's article on the
last session of Congress, in The At
lantic Monthly, ought to be read by all
voters. 1t is as striking the article
he published in the same magazine
during the last Presidential campaign.
Mr.. Mccall is Republican, but he is
not lingo; he is not "rooter' for
Roosevelt, and he is not so partisan
that he cannot see the political dangers
that his party Is cuitivating.
His opinions on public extravaganza
and imperialism are the same as TWO
years ago. They are sound opinions
and ought to be widely disseminated.
He raps the President and Congress
over the knuckles for legislating OH
railroad rates when the real evil was
rebates and Determinations which
were effectively legislated against in
the Elkins act, and he scores lightly
but keenIy the mania for Capitalization
the craze for Federal legislation OH
every topic, which is driving from the
public mind the fundamental princi-
pie that political power should be kept
as close to the people as possible.
But we desire especially to direct at
tsntion to his measured but tremen-
dous indictment of the President for
encreaching upon the functions Of
Congress, and reducing our Federal
Government to government by one
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
81 SUFFERED cREATIY.n

man. AS member OF the present Con-
gress he has abundant knowledge.
"the influence of the Executive" he
says, 'sls chiefly shown by an infiu-
ence exerted upon the individual
members, upon the legislative ma
chinery of the two houses, and even
by special messages upon amendments
proposed to particular bills which in
effect amount to written speeches upon
the mere details and phraesology OF
measures.
They are concentrated in the person
of the President the great authority
of the party leadership, aud the far
greater practical authority which re =
suits from the vast powers of his office,
of which by no means the least impor-
tant, and certainly the most corrupt
ing, is the control of the patronage.
Americans have + cen brought up to
detest the one-man power. Yet few
more years of Theodore Roosevelt
would establish it here and Congress-
would merely register the DEGREES of
the President. Philadelphia Record.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
I. Mrs. LenJ.yor.. a Political Hoodoor

Is Mrs. len J1orssi a Political Hoodco
In each of the five Congressional dis
tricts in which Congressman Long
worth spoke this fall the Republicans
met with a sharp rebuff. He spoke in
the Sixth Ohio and Charles q Hide
brand, the Republican candidate, was
defeated. He spoke in the Ninth Ohio,
and III. Z. McCleIiand, the Republican
candidate, was defeated. He spoke in
the Eleventh Indiana, aud Congress
man Fred Lands, the Republican
candidate, was defeated. He spoke in
the Eighth Ohio, and Congressman
Ralphman Fred Lands, the Republic
can candidate, suffered less Of 1000
IN his plurality. Finally, though elect
in his own district, the first Ohio,
he suffered loss of 10000 from his
plurality of two years ago.
Mrs. Longworth accompanied him
on his campaign tours, and people ar e
wondering whether she is apolitIcal
hoodoo,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

for some time head has ached and
back also: has slept poorly, been quite
nervous, and nearly tainted once or
twice; head dizzy, and heart beats very
fast; then that bearing down feeling.
and during her periods she is exceed
ingly respondent Nothing pleasee
her. Her doctor says Cheer up: you
have dyspepsia; you will be all right
soon
But she doesn't get "all right" and
hope vanishes; then come the brood
ing, morbid, melancholy, everlasting
BLUES.
Don't wait until your sufferings have
driven you to despair, with your nerves
all shattered and your courage gone.
but take Lydia E. Pinkhams Vege-
table Compound. See what it did for
Mrs. Rosa Adams, of $40 18th Street,
Louisville, Ky, niece of the late Gen.
eral Roger Hanson, C.S.A. She writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham;
:" cannot tell you with pen and ink Whit
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
has done for me / suffered with female
troubles, extreme lassitude. THE blues
ad vised to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and it not only cured my female
arrangement, but it has restored me to perfect
health and strength. The buoyancy of my
younger days has returned, and do not sui-
fer any longer with dependency. as | did be-
fore. I consider Lydia T.. Pinkham's Veee
table Compound boon to sick and suffering
women
If you have some arrangement OF
the female organism write Mrs.
Pinkharn, Lynn, Mass, for advice.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
Our Man About IOWA.


Makes the following remarks. Fri
day Nov l6, 'O6.
Have you had your wages increasedi
Just thirteen days till Thanksgiv'
ing.
The days of the festive turkey are
numbered.
Our vehicle dealers have not had a
great run on sleighs as yet.
Arice turkey and big bunch OF
paid up subscriptions and we will bf
tr.hy thankful on the 10Th.
Charles smith is having a concrete
walk made in front of his property at
5J5 +. John street.
Every house in the city should have
a letter box in order to facilitate the
m ,il by the carriers.
Two football elevens at the High
sch )ol had strenuous contest, Friday
afternoon. The boys were not up in
the scientific points of the game, there
fire no casualties were reported.
fyou see it in the Statesman-Dem-
0 rat, its 20.
Taere won't be any baseball games
at Athletic Park, next week.
Several Of cur toy dealers are dis
playingstheir Xmas novelties already.
Farmers in this section have been
taking Advantage of the fine weather
by schuckling corn from daylight till
dark.
A good many porkers are being
slaughtered but no extra large ones
have been reported.
We agree with the Peerless Leader
that the recent skirnish shows that
Democracy is Gaming and for the pres
ent will console ourself by the fact
that if the other fellows can stand the
tlrn Of affairs, we'll have to.
The arching of the 4uscarora and
the widening of North Queen street
will be great improvement to that
section, and little filling there Will
beautify IL an hundred fold.
Send in the news.
Prepare to give thanks surely our
cup is piled up and running over.
Laborers at the quarries are making
G ,od wages these days.
The overcoat business is picking up
a little.
Hunters are not getting any more
game than they can carry these days.
The clang of the trolley car will soon
be heard.going up West King street.
Objec ion is being raised to paving
man street for fear thas our speedy
horses will be stored up in travelling
along that section
The ice dealer 10 taking things some
what easier now, he having worked
hard and reaped his harvest in the
few months just past.
Two new crossings have been laid At
the cerner Of Queen and Commerce
8 reefs.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

Charlestown W. Va, Nov. CLAY
mont Court, the home Of Mr.. Otto u
Won Schrader, near this place, has
been sold to Mr.. Murphy, of Detroit,
Mich, for sos, 900. Mr.. Won Schrader
purchased the place few years ago,
aud it is said at that time he paid $685.
600 for it, and prior to that time it was
owned by the late Frank r. Stockton.
1t is one Of the finest estates in the
county and has about $50 acres of land
attached. The dwelling alone cost over
10000.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
Reflections of A Bachelor.

If you tell woman you love her,
she believes you, even when che knows
you don't.
Once in while man doesn't have
to lie about what kept him out so late
but it's because his wife isn't home to
ask him.
When girl is so anxious for man
to ask her to marry him that she can't
wait for him to finish before SAYING
yes, she will pretend she doesn't under
stan him. New York Press.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
Unciaimed Letters,

Following is list of unclaimed let
tiers in the post office Martinsburg
West W., Nov. 18th 1906.
Mrs. g, J. AVN, John A. Basore,
George Berry, Sallie Berry, GIMME
Davis, Emma G. Haps, Edith jenkins
Ida Kepli. G r, Alice Maiden, j. w.
McLeny. Weatley Banks, w. f.
Bockmiller, J. F. Butts, J. Crider, A.
l.. Cfider, William b. Everetts,
Clarence James, w. E. Jones, James
l.. W NJ. Miller,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
FOREIGN CempEniesiRefused.


Washington. Nov. 9.-The policy
holders of San Francisc co have appealed
to the State Department to aid them
in forcing settlement with three Ger
man insurance companies and one Au-
etrian company that refused to pay for
any of the property destroyed by fire
and earthquake, which damages ag-
gregate about l4,000,0 900. Messrs.
Thomas. and Sutro, San Francisco at
torneys representing the policy hold
ers, called at the State department and
laid the facts before Assistant Secre-
tary Bacon, who told them that 1t
would scarcely be possible for the Gov
eminent to make the matter a subject
of formal demand on the German Gov
ornment. He did, however, undertake
to do everything in his power to for
ward their mission and will give them
letters of introduction to the American
Embassy in Berlin and instruct Am
bassador 1owne to render assistance.
Mr.. Thomas expects TO proceed to
Germany at once to complain in per-
son ito the Government there of the ac-
ton Of. the. German insurance compa-
MES in evading service ofithe Califor-
mia Courts and failing to settle with
the policy holders.
Mr.. Bacon later on took up this mat
ter with Court Hstzfield, the First
Secretary of the German Embassy,
and it was discussed at some length.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
The Best Christmas Present For a Little
Money!


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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
NOTICE.

There will be meeting of the Board
of Managers of Green Hill Cemetery
Company at the office of A. G. MAIDEN
bousch, in Martinsburg, w. Va, on
Saturday, November oath, 1906, at 2
O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of select
ing Superintendent for the ensuing
year, and the transaction of such other
business as may lawfully come before
1t. All,applications for the position of
Superintendent should be filed with
the secretary not later than noon of
that day.
NJ. A. Snodgrass, Pres
G. w. Doll, Sec'y.
Nov. 9Th. 1866. Ais
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
Farm EOr Rent.

Having decided to give my orchard
my entire attention desire torrent my
farm to a good cropper. My farm is
one ofthe best equipped in the county
having all the latest farming n a:hin-
cry and implements. 125 acres. Pcs
ssion April l, 1907,
J. N. Thatcher.
r. r. 1.
tt. Martinsburg w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

On the It'll day of Oct. 1905, black
SOW hog, weighing about 100 lbs, cam
to my place in Arden district, near
Stokes school house, Berkeley county,
w. Va. Owner will please prove prop
erty, pay costs Of this notice and costs
of keeping, and remove same at once.
3v. Char, f. Kisner.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

The postoffice department has de
cided that children going to and from
schools shall not be allowed to get
their parents mail. The postoffice
habit among the children has become
nuisance, according to the depart
ment, both to the public and the post
master.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

A form of postage stamps with the
the names of the cities and towns not
in the fourth-class list for which the
stamps are issued printed on the face
as part Of the stamp design 10 proposed
by the Postoffice Department.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
REDUCTION In one-w.y Rates

The Cumberland Valley Railroad
announces new schedule Of one-way
rates, based on ZIP cent? mile, which
will be put into effect Nov. lst 1905, to
and from all stations on the line
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

The little folks love DIR. Wood'r Nor
way Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take, per
f,ctly harmless. Positive cure for
coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma.
If can't be rich, you can become bet
ter off by being contented.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

Mr.. Joseph Il. Porterfield is doing
quite argood business in fire insurance
andgon last Saturday wrote a policy
for $4,000 on two houses for Mr.. Charles
Lingamfelter, of Falling Waters,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
May Be b. limo .e's Mayor.

A boom for eX-CongressmaD jaime =
w. Denny as the Baltimore Demo-
cratic Mayorality candidate was start
ed yesterday in that city and was fav-
orsbly received il political circles.
Friends of NJ ajor Denny look upon
himias specially qualified candidate,
nd believe that his nomination would
be acceptable 10 eytry element of the
party. His record as public servant
and Democrat is, they say. absolute
ly clean and flawless, and he has furth-
er the reput, tIol q being a hustler.
NJ Jor Den ~ is native of Clarke
Cou t., Va, Confederate veteran
successful aver, and a brother If
Rooer md Il las Denny, of Winehes-
ter, vi ere ne himseif formerly resided.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
PROPERTY
FOR SALE
g. w. Doll, Sec'y.
Nov. 9Th, 1906. Ais

For SALE-l01 acres Of land, i'm
proved by Groom house, bank barn,
new corn crib and wagon shed, young
apple orchard In bearing, 800 young
peach trees in bearing, good spring OF
water, good fencing, located one mile
from town.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

Mar. and Mrs. Howard Miller, of Bat
Ter, Penn have been visiting frienGs
here and al Davis W. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
Al jamestown.

TIL, commission 10 the jamestown
Exposition held meeting here yester-
day, and perfected arrangements for
the construction Of the Yves; Virginia
building at the Ter-Centennial.
The plan Of the structure submitted
by Rabenstein d Warne, local archi-
tects were approved. The building is to
be of colonial style, not to cost exceed
ing $4,000. A subcommittee, COM
posed of Governor MacCorkle as chair
man. with Cover or White and Hon.
| +. f. Staunton, was selected TO take
charge of all the work of having the
building constructed.
In order that the work may proceed
without delay, Hon. Henry q. Davis,
and Senator Stephen b. EIkins gave
their personal guarantee to the board
that the amount required for the build
ing will be forthcoming as the work
progresses The secretary, Hon. Virgil
A. Lewis, was authorized to employ a
stenographer and to have suitable sta
tionery provided.
This insures for West Virginia a
handsome building and the committee
which lie to have charge of looking af-
ter it's construction will see to 1t that
the various industries and products Of
the state are exhibited at jamestown.
Charleston Gazette.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

The Eastern Panhandle, the Repub-
lican newspaper published at Shep-
herdstown for the last three years, has
suspended.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

For SALE-S-room house on North
Queen street, with adjoining store
building, lot (60x11D hydrant and els.
tern water. Price reasonable.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

For SALk-One new Groom house
on Faulkner avenue. Full size lot
Price 81 200.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

Tie time Of year is here VIXEN every
mai spends some mon y on his clothes
and the question naturally comes up,
where can let tie best service formy
money " answ2r without bubble,
at James .. ! hsm json d Bros. They
have tn lsr,ts story, they know he "
TO buy IN wha, TO buy and Ia, Y
know W 1T suits the BERKELEY county
trade ami that is the key to the whola
matt,r.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
John /. Whitmore,
Real Estate and Insurance,
End Floor Little Building.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having .uaiified SIS administrators of
the estate7f Thos. j Swimley, decd.
hereby give notice that all persons
indebted t. said estate must come for
ward and pay at once, and those hay
ing claims against said estate will pre-
sent the same prompt y with due au-
/ leItteatious for settlement.
q. ID. SWIMLEY, Admir-.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

For SALE-7-room house on Win
chester avenue, high ceilings, halls,
slate roof, good cistern, property In
good repair. Lot 50xl50. Stable in
rear. Price only $1,000.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
For Safe.

5000 fine oak shingles. g. b. Wilt
shire, Martinsburg w. Va.
1194ts.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

For SALE 20 acres of land IA mile
from corporation limit, improved by
new house, good barn and other out
buildings. rrice 81, 800.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

For sALE.-Two six room houses in
good condition, slate roof, city wcter,
front porches, full sized los we'll To-
Gated. Price $1,000.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

For SALE-24 lots on the Boom
pr.oes ranging from $S5 to 800.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
Cure For The c''---,ss
ONE MEDICINE TIAT EsS. EsNEa FsILED
Health Fully Restored and the 10y OF
Life Regained.

When cheerful, brave, light-hearted
woman is suddenly plunged into that
perfection of misery, the BLUES it is
a sad picture. 1t is usually this way;
She has been feeling rout of sorts
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

For SALE-6-room house ON Win
CHI 9ster avenue. Lot 75xl50 feet. Very
ch zap at 81 800.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

For SALE-Good brick house, cen.
trally located. Full size lot. Price
1890.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16

Mr.. Harry S. Thompson,
General Fire Insurance,
139 Douglas Building,
Martinsburg w. Va.
Dear 5ir:--It is with distinct plea
ur, | acknowledge receipt of your favor
of the 9th. inst, enclosing me draft in
full settlement of my recent claim for
fire at Wooden Mills, filed with you
about ten days ago.
The promptness of yourself and your
companies is certainly commentaries,
and heartily appreciated by me.
Yours very truly,
Crawford Wpolen Co.
BY w. Ii. Crawford,
11163ts President.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
A Revised PrOverb.

All the worlds stage, but not all
the men are matinee idols.-Puck
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
WRITE US A LETTER

freely and frankly, in strictest conf
dence, telling US all your symptoms and
troubles. We will send free advice Gin
plain sealed envelope. Address: La
dies Advisory Dept, The Chattanooga
Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
fire Loss Promptly Settled.

Office Crawford Wooden Company,
Martinsburg w. Va,
Nov. 8, 1906
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-11-16
The Best One of All.

Rides on it's own wheels and each disc
pendent. Has levers and pressure rods
shallow or deep as desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-10
TURKEY YIELDS
And Consents to Admit Duty Free Ar
ticles for American Schools.

Constantjnople. March 9.-The Porte
has yielded to the American demands
and has informed the American lega-
ton that orders have been sent to Bel
rut TO admit duty free all consignments
for the American schools in Syria. The
same note declared that The Porte is
ready TO accord the same official recog-
milton to Americans as to other schools
if Il request to that effect is presented
to the proper department for each in
stitution separately. This is not salts
factory to the American legation where
it is considered to indicate a further at
tempt at representation as similar re-
quests for the schools presented to the
ministry year ago have not yet been
granted. The legation now proposes to
apply more urgent pressure for the
recognition Of the four most important
educational establishments.