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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26
Sounds Warning.
Martinsburg, w. Va, April 9, 1907

Martinsburg, w. Va, April 8, 1907.
Mr.. Editor: Will you kindly al ow
me the space in your paper 10 warn
any who might otherwise be imposed
upcn by the receipt of a letter similar
TO the following, which was received
at the rectory day or two age. The
letter is as follows:
"Rt ce.ving this ''good luck letter.
with request to ooTy and send to nine
persons, l send copy 10 you. % Lord
Jesus Christ the eternal Gcd of all
mankind; we imploie I hee 10 keep us
from sin, and take us with Thee
through all eternity. Amen This
prayer was sent cut by Bishop CT Mon
tana, asking that it be copied ana sent
to. mine persons. He who will not 90
this, lit was written to me- will eXpe-
rience some great misfortune, and he
who writes the prayer for nine days,
beginning. with the day received, will
experience some great joy, on or be-
fore the ninth day. Do not break the
chain please. AFriend.n
Let me say. in the first place, that
no such letter originated wnh the
Bishop of Montana. / know of but one
Bishop of Montana, Bishop Brewer,
and he is the Bishop of the Protestant
Episcopal church of that diocese, and
l think l may safely speak for him.
Some time ago, letter of similar char
acter, was circulated purporting to or
iginate with Bishop Lawrence, of
Massachusetts. which he repudiated at
onceas soon as it was brought to his
attention, as the Bishop OF Montana
would most certainly do, if this were
brought to his notice.
In the second place, it's tone is alto
gether foreign to the true spirit Of
prayer. The essence of true prayer is
voluntary communion with the Father
on the part of his chi'dren;. conversing
with him in the spit of confidence.
1t is not supplicatlng tylant who is
holding lash in his hand.
There is no objection to the prayer,
in itself, but the suggestive motive is
about the same as would have prompt
ed Shadrach, Meshacb, and Abed-nego
had they fallen down and worshipped
the golden image which Nebuchads
nezzer, the king, had setca. The whole
thing was conceived, either in igno-
rance or mischief and my advice to all
who care to acceps it, is 10 destroy it,
RS soon as it is received, and give it no
further thought.
John s. d glas.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26

What is cold i'll the head? Nothing
10 worry about if you treat it with
Ely's Cream Balm as soon rs you be-
gin to sneeZe and shuttle. Neglected
the cold may grow into catarrh, .and
the air-passages be so infiamed that
you have to fight for every breath. 1t
is true that Ely's Cream Balm cures
catarrh, promptly and certainly. But
don't you know the old saying about
the ounce Of prevention. Therefore US
Cream Balm when the cold in the
head shows itself. All druggists Soc,
or mailed by
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26
Mhat is it that TASTES as pleasant a.

What is it that tastes as pleasant as
Maple sugar and quickly relieves
colds and coughs? Mothers who
have used it viii quickly answer:
"Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
The pleasant cold remedy that
expeIs the cold Through its laxa-
ii e action on the bowels. Conforms
strictly to the Pure Food and Drugs
Law. Contains no opiates. Sold by w
S. Harper and &. w. labler.
limo.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26
Seminar Research In West Virginia
History.

Seminar Research In West Virginia
History.
The department of history and polit-
ical science at the university is encour-
aging the scientific writing of West
Virginia local history, ard (inciden-
tally the collection of old manuscripts
or other historical records of value as
sources from which seminar students
of American history can secure data.
The head of the department desires to
correspond with all who can cooperate
Pro Bono Publico, either by making a
careful study of some phase of West
Virginia history, history that is worth
publishing, by furnishing information
regarding original historical records,
or Fy assisting in any other way. Sew
eral students who have had college
training in American history in
methods of historical research are al
ready at work on special subjects Sc
lected, and others are looking for SUBJ
jects upon which sufficient material
can be found. Any information, sug-
gestions or any other assistance will
be much appreciated. Address, J. M.
Callahan, Morgantown. w, Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26
EeeD.

You need some of the Dol ng good
feed for all your stock. Carefully and
cientifically formulated and is honest
goods. L make speciality of hog feed
which is good for little rigs even be-
fore they are weaned. All hogs like
hisfamous feed. Cone to Inwood and
es samples.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26

Eve, Y woman appreciates beauti-
'ul complexion, so much desired by
men. Such compilations come to all
whs use Holl;sier's Rocky Mountain
Tea. 35 ceats, Tea or Tablets.
limo. G. w. Tabler.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26
A HARD STRUGGLE.
Many Martinsburg Citizen Finds the
Struggle Hard.


With back constantly aching,
With distressing urinary disorders,
Daily existence is but struggle.
No need to keepit up.
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure you.
Martinsburg people endorse this
claim
HI. o. Hesson, Burke ST., freight
conductor on the b. Il o. running be-
tween Cumberland and Brunswick,
Martinsburg w. Va, says: "For tive
years at frequent Intervals had sore
ness across the loins. When the trouble
was at its height, the pain was MOTH
ing short of actsal punishment, maxi
ing it exceedingly difficult for me to
climb eli the cab, handle the lever or
make any action which caused the
slightest strain on the muscles of the
back. L Will not attempt 10 name the
different kinds of medicine said to be
sure cure for kidney complaint that /
used. Always on the outlook for some-
thing 10 help me | noticed Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised as aispeciic for
kidney. complaint only. l obtained d
box at Matthaei's drug store. They re-
moved the soreness strengthened the
kidneys, corrected the kidney secre-
tons TO such an extent that l consider
them by tar the best preparation ever
used"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents. t'oster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New YORK, sole agents for the United
States.
Rememerber the name Doans and
take no other.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26

ID w aea yosr back hurts it is almost
always a warning from yoar kid0eys.
When your kidneys are wrong there is
noraing so good as the use of Dewitt;s
K dney aud Bladder Pills. They assist
the kidneys. Sold by w. s. H.. ger
and G. w. Taoet,
1mO
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26
THE PRICE OF HEALTH

The price Of health il a malarious
dists,tt is rs cents; the cast Of box
of D.. Kinc S New Life Pi; So writes
Ella Slaytop, of holland, Ark. New
Lie Pills cleanse gently and impart
new life and vigor to the system. 25c,
Sc sactory guaranteed at all druggists
lmo.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26

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The Statesman-Democrat is the eldest
paper In Berkeley County. Printed every
Thursday evening,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26

For SALE.-Setting eggs, pure Rose
Comb Brown Leghorn. 10 for 80 cents.
w II. Seibert r. r. I Hedgesville w.
Va
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26

There are many torics in the land,
AS by the papers you can see;
But meme of them can equal
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
limo. G.. w. Tabler.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26

True love goes all the way.
Agitation il the mother of reforma-
ton.
A lot of reforms are exhausted in the
preliminaries.
It's mighty mean dog that will
not make friends.
A lot of men try to hide their igno-
rance behind a screen of profanity.
The man who admits failure and ac-
cepts it seldom has any successes to
boast about.
A word of cheer costs nothing, and
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26

The Mutual benefit Association, of
Philadelphia, Pa. selling year en-
dowment contracts, GOV ering all Sick
ness and Accidents small policies on
weekly, monthly and yearly plan, to
men and women. No medical exami-
nation. Want men and women as
agents in West Virginia. Exclusive
Territory and liberal commission. We
will pay cash bonus for each agent
you secure for us.
J. G. Brannon, Div. Mgr,
4194ts. Bradford, Pa.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26
When You are Introduced

"When she is being presented to
an older woman, a lady should
rise, but she keeps her seat when
young woman or man is
presented to her. A hostess, how
ever, always rises and offers her
hand to all her guests. Upon receiv-
ing an in Introduction, it is net necessary
to say anything at all, such as how do
you do, pleased TO meet you," etc. A
woman may smile and bow her ac-
acknowledgements, unless she wishes to
show special friendlcss, when she ex-
tends her hand. Men usually shake
hands with each other. 1t is mistake
to embarrass lady by leading her
about room presenting her thus to a
roomful OF people. If there be a small
group of people, the hostess then may
say, after seeing her, "Mrs. Black, let
me present Miss Brown, Miss Elsie
Brown; Captain White and DR.. Green"
Men should always be taken to lady
to be introdut ed In her own home a
hostess may introduce as she
pleases, everyone to everyone else,
but it is always well to remem-
Der, at other places, such as large
balls, receptions or indiscriminate
gatherings of any kind, that we may
consult the wishes OF. others before Civ
ing introducions. AS the intloducer
is always responsible for the person
presented, much care should be taken
in tnis respect, and the possibility of
thrusting upon another an unwelcome
acquaintance avoided. A lady's per-
mission must always be asked before
presenting her to a man who wishes
to make her acqua ntsnce. OF course,
there are exceptions to all rules and at
small, informal dances among young
people who know each other well,
girls and boys freely introduce their
friends without asking permission.-"
New Idea Woman's Magazine fer
May.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26
Ask for AlIen,~ F oot-Eese, A Powder

1t makes walking easy. Cures Corns Bun
ions, Ipgrowlng Nails, swollen and Sweatin Q
Don It accept any substitute. Sample Rec.
Address. Allen S. Olmstead, LIE hoy, n. Y.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26

A word of cheer costs nothing, and
its dividends are beyond computation.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-04-26
"DUE TO CARDUI

and nothing else, is my baby gin, now
two weeks DID," writes Mrs. J.. P.
West, of Webster City, Iowa. "She
is fine, healthy babe and we are
both doing nicely"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-27
SOLDIERS OF SUMTER
MARCH IN AUGUSTA.
Veterans GOing in Numbers
to Reunion.

Camp Sumter 642 of Americus is
again to be placed under obligations
to the Central Railway for the cour-
tesy of special coach and a one cent
rate to Augusta upon the occasion of
the State Veterans reunion November
18th to 18th. Under existing condi-
tions this reduced rate was scarcely
to be expected, but Commander DaV-
export of Camp Sumter has been noti-
fed that a one cent per mile travelled
rate would be allowed and in addition
a special coach placed at Americus
for the party going from this city
the veterans, Daughters of the Con-
tend thefederacy and friends desiring
to attend the great annual reunion
with them. The round trip rate from
Americus will be $4.55, and Comman-
der Davenport hopes that Camp Sum
ter and Americus will send a large
and representative delegation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-27
SESSION OF COURT is
NEAR TO A FINISH
May Conclude all Business
Shortly.

Two days more, at the greatest,
will conclude the busiest session of
the City Court of Americus held in
some time All civil business. .inc1ud-
ing a number Of important cases in
which large amounts We're involved,
was finished a month ago, at which
time Judge Crisp announced that the
trial of the larger number of criminal
case would be postponed one month in
order that the courht proceedings
might noa interfere with the ga
thering Of crops. Last week was de-
voted entirely to the trial' of misde-
meanor cases, and with such success
that Solicitor Zach Chflders secured
convictions in thirty or forty cases
tried since last Monday These in
cluded all manner Of onenses from
pistol Juggling to crap shooting, and
has strongly recruited the ranks Of
the Paschal zonayes. Judge Crisp
will devote two more days to the trial
Of such cases, and the docket will then
stand cleared until the January quar-
terly term Of city court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-27
EXCITING WEEK ENDS
WITH SIGH OF RELIEF.
Belief That Monday Will
See Improvement.

NEW YORK, October (SpeciaD
The curtain was rung down at noon
today upon one Of the most exciting
weeks ever experienced by Wall
street. 1t was with a great sigh of
relief among the monied interests
that the going sounded. BY the open
ing of another business day it is the
general belief among the leaders in
the recovery that affairs will be we'll
started towards normal conditions.
No failures of Importance were re-
ported, but the Terminal Bank of
Brooklyn suspended payment. It's
capital is 100000 with deposits of
$24O,000.
AS a means to restoring the equili-
brium, the Clearing House will issue
certificates to the extent of $50000,-
900 based on approved collateral. This
plan was first used in 1860.
The National City Bank announces
an engagement of $3,5O0,0OO of gold
from London. 1t is expected that
$1O,OO0,O00 will be brought over, the
exchange rate justifying it. The
local sub-treasury received $10,00O,-
600 from Washington today.
The situation at Pittsburg and
Providence was not given much at
tention as it is thought that the other
banks in those cities can cope with
the trouble. In the latter city the
invoking of the thirty-day rule regard
ing the payment to depositors stop
ped the run.
The stock market showed some
Improvement and gave evidence that
the worst had passed. With the sit
uation in the control of j. Pierpont
Morgan and his associates the bank
ing community is confident of a
change for the better at once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-27
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
RAILWAY COMP ANY
Adopts Resolutions Upon
Dealh of u. B. Harold,

The Board of Directors of the Cen
tral of Georgia Railway Company, at
it's meeting held at Savannah, Ca, on
the 14th day of October, 1907, unani-
mously adopted the following min
utes:
The Board of Directors of the Cen
trail of Georgia Railway Company have
learned with great regret of the death
of Uriah B. Harold, Of Americus, Ga.
who has served on this Board contin-
uously from the date of it's permanent
organization shortly after the founda-
tion of the company.
He was, for many years, a Director
of this Company's predecessor, the
Central Railroad and Banking Com
pany of Georgia, thus having been
among the oldest, in continuous SER
vice, of all the Beoard.
AS man, as merchant, and as citi-
zen, he had the respect of all who
came in contact with him. He gave
this company faithful, earnest and
valuable service; and in his death this
Board has suffered a distinct loss.
We desire to place upon record our
high appreciation of his virtues and
our deep sympathy with those who
were near and dear to him.
A true copy:
G. C. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-27
CANDIDACY DOES NOT
DEPEND ON OPPONENT

KINGSTON, N. Y, October 26.-
(SpeciaD Bryan says that his decis-
ion as to whether or not he will be a
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton does not depend on the Republi-
can nominee. It had been suggested
that if Roosevelt were the Republican
candidate that Bryan would not care
to enter the list Bryan thus waves
defiance at the Republican party, col
lectively and individually.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-27
r. r. COMMISSION
4 HAS BUSY DAY

ATLANTA, GA, October -(spe-
ciaD The Railroad Commission viii
give to the public the list of users of
free passes issued by the rail-
roads in Georgia. An order has also
been issued providing for a publica-
ton of every change in schedule at
least three days in advance in some
newspaper. No trains are to be dis
continued without the consent Of the
commission,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-27
SHOTS WERE FIRED IN
DEFENSE BY OFFICER
Excitement is Created on
Forsyth Street.

When Police Oncer Redmond at
tempted to arrest a haf-drunken ne
gro near the courthouse corner yes
terday afternoon he resisted, and soon
succeeded in almost wrenching the Of
ficer's club from him. In order to sub
due the prisoner and at the same time
protect himself from assault, Officer
Redmond drew his revolver and fired
one shot close to the prisoners feet.
This had no effect, and the second shot
cut his clothing although the bullet
did not break the skin, officer Red
mond not wishing to really shoot him.
At the second fire the negro stumbled
and fell, and was quickly landed in
the barracks. The shooting caused
much excitement and a crowd of sew
eral thousand people, mostly colored,
swarmed about the city hail. May
or Hawkins and Chief of Police
Feagin soon restored complete order
and dispersed the morbid, curious
crowd. The bellicose' black will be
tried at police court tomorrow.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-01-16
The SmOOt Game.

Most OF us garner our ideas of the
personal appearance of Apostles from
stained.glass windows, and we are all
disposed to hold them in awe and rev.
erence, albeit 1t is sometimes hard to
understand why the artists make
their whiskers purple and green. Con-
sequently, when tall, gangling man
is introduced to you as an Apostle,
and you shake a large and torny
hand and begin a conversation about
the weather it rather sets you back
Reed Smoot Is an Apostle,a Mormon
Apostle, and he Is United States
Senator from Utah. Neither appella.
ton fits him any better than the cut
away coat he buttons around his long
thin body. BY hard and continues
stretch OF The imagination, Joseph
F.Smith, head Of the Mormon church,
with his rambling, gray hair and his
patriarchal beard, can be framed into
a hazy picture Of such person; but
not Smoot. He looks like country
merchant, which Is what he is
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-01-16
As Others Ste Him.

Smoot Is an undemonstrative, placid
sort Of man, tall, thin, with long legs
and long arms and sort Of hope-I-
don't-intrude manner that makes him
seem rather scared by his surround
ings. He wears mustache and plast-
that semi circular style the country
barber gets by putting the palm Of his
hand on your front hair and brushes
what sticks out neatly up alongside
his fingers, leaving that portion urder
his palm to curve gracefully over the
forehead, the whole effect being con.
sidered recherche in the extreme.
He moves around silently, talks to
his colleagues in deferential manner.
works like a cart.horse on the routine,
always votes with his party, and has
not made dent as big as a pin-prick
on the senate, SO far as personality
gees. The women OF the country and
the anti. Mormon party OF Utah and
Idaho made a dent with him, how
ever, that mas been growing deeper Tor
three years. Almost as soon as he
was elected the whole anLi.Mormon
propaganda Of the country was direct.
ed against him. He was hauled and
mauled and questioned and cross
questioned until his senatorship must
seem about as undesirable as front
seat on the mourners' bench In
star-chamber session OF the Spanish
Inquisition. The Mormons feel
deeply on the subject. They do not
make a protest and then sit idly by.
When they get in action they keep in
action. They have had Smoot on the
Jump for months and months, and he
is still jumping, now and then, with
convulsive motions that indicate a
highly nervous apprehension
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-01-16
Cured Of Lung Trouble

1T is now eleven years since | had 4
narrow escape from consumption, "
writes @. o. Floyd, leading business
man OF Kershaw, S. G. ~ had run
down in weight to 1876 pounds, and
coughing was constant, both by day
and by night. Finally / began taking
DR. Kings New Discovery, and cou-
tlnued this for about six months, when
my cough and lung trouble were en-
trely gone and was restored to my
normal weight, ITO pounds, Thou
sands OF persons are healed every year
Guaranteed at Ritter Bros Drug Co.
Price soc and 81. 90 Trial bottle free.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-01-16
Nobody Cares.

Nobody In the senate cares much
whether Smoot goes out or not, except
such senators as Dubois, of Idaho, who
knows Mormon conditions tirst.hand.
The winding up Of the case is simply
the last part Of the Smoot chess game.
The Mormon church will yet bally-
whack, and il Smoot goes out, all
right, too. The senate will have
proved its virtue and its high regard
for orthodox religious institutions by
pounding the Mormons.
One of the first stops for through
trains out OF Salt Lake City, on the
way east on the Denver and Rio
Grande, is Provo AS you look up the
street you see the name Of Smoot on
various signs. He has stores and mills
and bank or so, aud they are all run
on strict Mormon lines. Out there he
is considered smart man, which is a
fair conception, for all Mormon apos.
ties are smart men, or they would not
be apostles. Still, Mormon apostle
isn't necessarily Of senatorial size.
The Mormons wanted an apostle for
senator and they picked Smoot. II
they had picked any other of the
twelve, Smoot would never have tried
his hand at craftsmanship. Mormons
must do as they are told. Smoot was
told to 60 to the senate and he went
meekly and as matter Of course, just
as he would have gone to England or
Arizona or Alaska. There was a reve-
lation about, Of course. Still, IL is
curious, II old Joseph F. Smith had a
revelation about Smoot, picking him
for the senate, that the revelation did
not reveal the trouble it was going to
make for the church and for Smoot
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-01-16
A LEGEND.

Far back in the days when Utah new
And pioneers striving the soil to subdue--
They planted their seeds, but each tender shoot,
BY ravenous insects, was npped at the root
Just then from the coast, to the isles OF the lake
Came seagulls awing, their love nests to make
And casting about them for morsels Of food,
The pests fell prey to them aud their brood
Did Destiny plan that these birds OF the
An ally and helpmeet to mankind should bep
For this land, where they vanquished mans foes
The Sego Lily beauty arose!
Oh child OF the desert, oh, pioneer flower
You whispered OF hope in desolate hour;
You tossed out your fragrance gave heart OF grace
Infinite love in your petals 10 trace.
Now, day after day, the honeybees sup
The nectar distilled in your pure waxen cup.
You bloom at the altar you bloom at the grave
In U,ah's banner, immortal shall wave!
MILDRED s. McFADDEN.