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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

San Francisco, June 22.-For ten
minutes great crowd that had gath
cred for the ratification of the Taft
Sheridan ticket, under the auspices OF
the Republican State Central Commit
tee, cheered itself hoarse for William j.
Bryan, while the leaders, in dismay,
vainly tried to check the outburst.
But small enthusiasm had been
manifested and the cheering for Taft
had bssn perfunctory, when Congress
man julius Kohn took the platform.
In the course of his remarks ne refer
red to the introduction in Congress by
John Sharp Williams of currency
bill, and declared that Williams had
attempted to have read into the Re
cord an editorial by Bryan in the Com
moner. The mention Of Bryan's name
acted like charm Hundreds were
Instantly on their feet, cheering like
mad. For ten minutes the pandenon-
ium reigned.
Republicans today are doing some
tall thinking.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

The officers of the Berkeley County
Sunday School Association will hold a
grand rally in Gerardstown on next
Thursday. July 9th. There viii be a
meeting at O'Clock and at s O'Clock at
both of which meetings there Twill be
speaking by prominent Sunday School
workers of the county.
The meeting will be held in the
presbyterian church. The afternoon
meeting will be in the nature of con-
ference of Sunday school workers a
sort of general experience meeting at
which all are requested TO giveIto Others
the benefit of their experience.
The meeting at night will be mass
meeting and will be addressed by
prominent speakers and workers OF
the county. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public and the officers
hope there will be large gathering.
Mr.. w. 4. Outcalt, is the President
of the county organization. and Rev.
w. d. McCurdy, pastor of the First
Baptist church of this city, Is secre-
tary. These will be present and will
be accompanied by othei speakers
and worke rs.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
Respectfully,
E. A. I'll IBIS.

Rev. DIR. Woods, pastor of the Pres
byterian church, will take his vaca-
ton this month. He expects TO leave
about next Tuesday and will be absent
two Sundays. During his absence his
pulpit will be filled by Rev. James
Walker. of Baltimore, who ID here on
visit to mis- uncle, Col. s. w. Walk
er. Rev. Walker is the son of Mr.. J.
w. Walker and was born blind, but
being young man Of great mental
power and OF indominable energy has
succeeded in acquiring ar education
and In passing through the Theologi-
cal seminary with distinction, most
remarkable mental feat when one is
handicapped by blindness. The young
mans many friends in and about Mar
tinsburg will hear him preach with a
great deal of pleasure.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

Owing to the abundance and cheap
ness of meat in Australia, restaurant
keepers have for five years been able to
give astonishingly liberal meals for IL
cents. But they are not satisfied with
the margin of profit, and they have de-
cided in conference TO raise the price TO
IA cents. One of the reasons assigned
for this step is the "abnormal appe-
titesn of their customers. Ii is the hos
pitable custom in Australia popular
res aurants not to charge ,for d second
helping of anything, and you can have
as many cups as you please after hav-
ing paid for the first one 1t Is the
freedom with which this privilege
unknown In Americas exercised
that cuts down the profits.-Exchange
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

After severely denouncing the fsrc-
Ing Of Tafts nomination scoring the
sustaining Of LILLY whitism by the
Republican National Convention, and
commencing Senator Foraker for his
staud for the negro soldiers, the thirty
fourth annual convention Of the New
England Baptist Missionary Associa-
tion came to close Last evening in
Philadelphia. This action was brought
about through the adoption Of the re-
port from the Committee on the State
ofthe Country, when was drawn by
the chairman, Rev. =. w. Smith, OF
Providence, X. l., aud read by the sec
rotary, Rev. w. b. Reed, Of Madison
N. J.
The fact that the report WAS fathered
BY men from two efthc states In which
the negr0 voter holds the balance oi
power was regarded rs significant by
the other anti-Taft negroes, who were
in full con'rel OF the convention. Rev
w. A. Credit and few other con-
servatiyes tried to stem the anti-Tsft
tide, but decided that 1t was useless TO
attempt reconsideration Of the vote.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
Notice.

To the voters of Berkeley County:
In making a canvass for the NOM
ination for Clerk of the County Court
of Berkeley County find the in pres
sion exists with some people that the
sale of the business formerly conduct
ed by ne was not bona fide trans
action, but that an interest in said
business is still retained by me.
i desire TO say TO every person
that / have not only made an absolute
sale Of the business, which can be verI.
fled by the County records, but that il
is my intention never to resume this
same business regardless of the result
of my present efforts.
Being unable to see many voters per
sonally, / take this method of making
plain my position in this matter
Respectfully,
Il. A. III IBIS.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
Jeanette, Pa, June Is.
Welded.

Leesburg, Va, June ga beautiful
wedding was celebrated Saturday even.
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clay
ton r. Richer, of franklin Furnace,
n. j., where their sister, Mss Bessie
Cloud Ferguson, daughter Of the
late Rev. Sydney q, Ferguson, of Lees
burg, Va, became the bride of Mr..
Flint II. Carr. Of Flint Hill, Va. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. l..
b. Plumer, of the Presbyterian Church
The bride wore princess gown Of
white null, trimmed with duchess
lace, and tulle veil, caught up with
orange blossoms. She wore necklace
of pearls ahd carried a shower bouquet
of iillies Of the valley. Her sister, Miss
Margaret Ray Ferguson was maid of
honor. Little Misses Kathleen PITCHER,
aiece of the bride, and Merle Kerr, Of
Dover, N. j., were flower girls. Mr.. q.
l.. Bradford was best man. Following
the ceremony there was reception, at
which Only relatives aud few inti-
mate friends OF the bride were3present.
After the reception Mr.. aid Mrs. Carr
were driven in motor car to Dover,
from which place they started north
on their wedding trip.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

The annuler partial eclipse Of the sun
on Sunday moraing was viewed BY
hundreds smoked glass being used by
those who were unable to view it with
the naked eye.
The shadow of the moon on the disc
Of the sun, which caused the eclipse,
was first observed about 8 AZ. Within
the next hour the shadow had covered
half of the disc OF the sun, the latter
resembling q crescent. In an hour a.
forwards the shadow had gradually
disappeared. There was no time when
the disc Of the sun was more than hal
obscured, but nevertheless 1t was q
rather impressive sight, plainly yisi.
bic, as the sky was eloudlcss.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

John Fravil, an aged veteraa of the
war between the states and pension
err from the United States government,
of SIP per month, was drowned in the
waters of the Opequon creek, a short
distance below Schoppert's ford bridge
on last Sunday while in bathing with
his son and several other young men.
1t seems that the old man had been
drinking pretty heavily for some days
and on Saturday night the boys
brought home a key of beer and
all had a good time. The boys
took the old man in bathing and
being old as well rs overloaded with
alcohol went beyond his depth and
drowned. The remains were fished out
of the creek and prepared for burial.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
and the interment took place at Mar
lowe, near Williamsport.
The deceased is survived by several
sons. His wife having died some
years ago.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
sw,.her snre winner

Eek Governor Albert b. White is ii,
the city from Charleston for a few days
and Sentinel reporter asked him his
opinion about the race between Swish
er and Scherr for the republican nomi
nation for Governor.
II think know the political situa-
ton in this State about as well as any
body. The newspaper figures OH the
situation are certainly confusing TO the
layman, but are complied in most
classes either through ignorance u
with the intent to deceive. The wild
guesses and misrepresentation are
much to he deplored.
LAS to the race between Swisher
and Scherr, 1T is my best judgment
that Mr. Scherr will not be nominated.
IF no new candidates are sprung and
no new conditions arise, the nomina-
ton will go to Mr.. Swisher by a decis-
i've majority. Mr. Swisher has at pre-
sent clear majority Of all the dele
gates to the Republican State Conven-
ton 1t requires AS votes to nominate
and is highly improbable that Mr..
Swishers vote will Lot fall under Al
votes. / would not be surprised If it
reached considerably higher
'.That is my opinion, anyhow, and
am not rainbow chaser. Facts are
1acts. ~ Packers burg Sentinel.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

Msrtinsburg, w. Va, June %, 1908.
Mr. Editor:
Among the numerous announce
ments for office we have not seen .
single announcement for the. demo
cratic nomination for sheriff.
We hope politics have not gotten so
bad that the good people will shrink
from coming forward for ofiice. IL
will never do fors the good citizens
to stand back, take no part ia the pri-
msries and conventions Of the party
and after 1t il over cry ring. The plain
duty OF every citizen 10 to take an ac-
tive part in the matter Of selecting
candidates for If the good people do not
take an interest in the management Of
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

The religious denomination which In
known here and elsewhere as the Ger
man Baptist Brethren church is soon
to be officially known as the Church
OF the Brethren.
The reasons prompting the change
are the fact that preaching in the Ger
man language liz not now common In
the church as II was years ago and the
further fact there IL u German Baptist
church, which has considerable
strength in parts Ct the country and
that much confusion, especially in
mission work, Is caused by the SINH
iarity In names.
The German Baptist Brethren church
1T its conference, devoted SIS, 800 to
world wide missions. From January
to the time Of the conference certain
sum OF money was raised: before the
missionary meeting this was added to
and at the meeting itself there was a
large increase, so that when the session
was euded the offerings Of the church
since January for worldwide mis-
sions amounted to $500.
The conference determined, ia view
Of the new missionary interest devel-
oped to send seven additional mission
aries to the foreign field
or thee, tive will 20 10 China and
five TO India. They will add much TO
the work now being done by the church
In eastern Asia.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
Official Call.
Second District Democratic Congress
sional Convention.

sional Convention.
A Convention for the purpose OF
nominating Democratic candidate to
represent the Second Congressional
District of West Virginia in the Con-
gress of the United States and Demo
cratic candidate for Presidential Elec-
tor, to be voted for at the next general
election, and for the transaction OF
such other business as may properly
come before said convention, will be
held at keyser, Mineral county, West
Virginia, on Tuesday, the 18th day of
July, 1908, at 10 o'clock a. m.
The basis of representation in said
onvention shall be one vote for every
one huadred votes, or fraction thereof
exceeding fifty east for the Democratic
candidate for Governor in 1904.
TIE several Democratic County Com
mitt ,es in the District are requested to
provide for the selection Of delegates
for said convention.
June "a, 1908.
FIT. Martin, Chairman.
David E. Reay, Secretary.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
Romney Telephone Company.

The secretary of state issued char
ter to the Rsmney Telephone Co
Romney, w. Va, chief works, Hamp.
shire county; to own and operate tele-
phone lines in West Virginia and AL
legheny county, Md, authorized cap
ital, 5000; paid $50; incorpcratorsi
G. p. Miller, John J. Cornwell, Rom
ney; George b. Shank, Burlington
M. w. Miller, Paw Paw; E-A.Daughe-
ty, Augusta.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

Tomorrow will be the glorious Fourth
Of July, the day we all like to make
the eagIe scream but he will not make
much noise In Martinsburg this year
as our bands, Red Men and Firemen
will go out Of town to help celebrate
the day at other towns. rhe Red Men
headed by the City Band will 60 to
Frederick City, Maryland, and the
F'iremen headed by the Comrey Band
will go to Williamsport, Md, to cele-
bratc. This will leave Martinsburg
dull and quiet. The est we can do IL
to sit around ia the shade and drink
lem onade or something else.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

Mr.. q. F. Gibbs, who hss been n
the merchandising business " thln
city for several years, carrying stock
Of ladies' goods, notions, etc., on last
Friday made deed Of assignment 70
Messrs y. w. Snyder and X. Poole,
as trustees, for the benefit Of his credit
tors. IT was generally supposed that
the young man was doing good Dus-8
Iness and was making money. His
failure came as great surprise to the
public. We hope he may soon regain
his footing again and get into bust
ness.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
uas,.,m~dL Letters

Following is list Of unclai med let.
ers remaining in the Postoff1ce Mar
tinsburg, w. Va. on the %, day q
June 1908.
Wm.Z. Bender, Miss Mamie Bsw-
man, Mrs. A. Bruce, A. B. Carman
Howard EIwood, q. r. Fisher, Homer
Grove, W.. HI. Gray, Francisco Gale,
Harry HunmeI, f. D. Hupp, III. E.
Howne, Raleigh w Kendriok, Jos. is
Minson, Charles Morton, Cynthia A..
Miller, Mrs. Rose E. STOCKS, John
Arthur Williams, Mrs.
Levi Williams.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

Mr.. Charles q. Cushwa, West Race
street, who was struck ny lightning
during thunder storm on last We'd
tuesday, afternoon, IL improving and
though not able to sit up his speech
has returned and he can converse with
his family.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

Mr.. Editor
never said that every democrat
was a horse-thief. | SAID that every
horse-thief was democrat.
never said that every democrat OPP
posing Bennett was debt CRATER. /
said, every debt CRATER was opposing
Bennett, and say so yet.
Republican.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
New Auto.

Mr.. w. r. Caskey, counciImen from
the frst ward has given bis order for
handsome new REQ touring automo-
bile which is expected to arrive in a
few days.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
alive Question.

We have received numbers of letters
linquiring about the religious beliefs of
Taft, says Phila, North American, one
which we print below we have selected
as fair examples:
To the editor of the North American.
have heard a report today, in Pitts
burg, to the effect that the Hon. Will
liam H. Taft does not believe in the
divinity of Jesus Christ. | do not
criticise or question the wisdom in sell
Getting our candidate for presiden ",
but desire to call il to your attention,
and trust you will make,proper inves-
tigation and let the facts be known
promptly.
If he is an unbeliever, we cannot
hope to elect him at general election
to the presidency OF Christian ccun-
try, and trust you will see the advis-
ability of proper investigation and
use your powerful influence TO place a
man with proper standing at the head
of our ticket. We cannot count on the
support of a Christian people for an
unbeliever.
d. b. Evans.
Jeanette, Pa, June Is.
To that letter the North American
appends long apology for Taft and
says that the matter Of his religion
need not offend any one, as hecould be
voted for Just as cheerfully as If he
were Fire Worshipper. a Buddhist or
voodoo doctor, or words to that EFF
feet.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

Mrs. Florence d. Butler, and Or. 4.
+. Roos, Of New York were married on
June "a, At the home Of the bride's
brother, DR. DaIzelI, In Washington.
The bride was the daugnter-in-law Of
DIR. NJ. s. Butler, Of HedgcsvilIe.
The newly married couple Twill liye
In New York city.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

Insure your Wheat, day and other
Crops and Live Stock with ALEX
AMBER, who has been in the same
business continuously for twenty-three
years
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
Publicity Of Champaign Funds

The plank providing that campaign managers publish
from time to time during the campaign the Of all
rbutors the contributed or promsed and the
amount and purpose Of all disbursements paid
was defeated by vote Of $50 NAYS to % YEAS.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
Berkshire's for Sale.

Gilts,I2 Bears registered il neces-
sary. Call on, or address
B. F.iKilmer, Martinsburg W. Va.
5-5-1mo. r. r. 8.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
PHYSICAL VALUATION or RAILROADS

The plank providing for LaFoette plan for the
valuation of all railroads basis orthe fixing railroad
rates defeated by vote Of OFT NAYS to SO YEAS
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03

On all these propositions election Of senators By tho
people valuation Of railroad publication Of campaign
and the adoption Of LaFolees Ohio Tafts
home deegatonvoted in the negative and UNANIMOUSLY
each instance with the exception Of the proposition for
election Of senator's By the people, in which TWO VOTES
FROM OHIO cast in the affirmative.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
LAFoLLETTE's PLATFORM GENERALLY

The entire minority report offered by Representative
Cooper Of Wisconsin, and embdyng Senator Laoetes ideas
generally defeated by vote OF $50 NAYS IS YEAS.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-03
Keep This in Mind
How the Republican National COnven-
ton Voted when required to Toe
The Mark on Reform PrOpO-
Sitions., Submitted by
RcfOrmerS.
RcfOTnnerS::
Election Of Senators by the People.

The plank providing for election Of United States
atos by the people defeated by of NAYS
YEAS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
NEVADA OIL FIELD MYTH.
Geologist Fails to Find
Alleged Petroleum Veins.

alleged Oil Prospects in Nevada" is
the title of a preliminary report issued
today by the United States geological
survey, and which effectually disposes
of claims made in certain quarters that
the sections investigated abounded in
petroleum veins. The examinations were
made by Robert Anderson, one OF the
bureaus biologists. who spent some time
in the field west of Reno. in the region
north of the bend of the Walker river
east of Wabuska. in Smith valley, north
of Wellington. and in small area
south of Palisade. in the northeastern
portion of the state.
Concerning the area around Reno, Mr..
Anderson says: If petroleum were
present it would with little question
have to be considered as originating in
the Truckee beds, and there If any
where, it would be stored. The examina-
ton of these beds has resulted in the
nClusion that no paying quantity of
petroleum, if any at all, will be found
in them"
OF the section east of Wabuska he
says: The chance of finding oil In this
vicinity must be considered very slight,
for the reason that there is no evidence
of the presence Of any strata that might
be looked upon as probable oil pro-
ducers."
Practically the same conclusions are
reached with respect to the regions Of
Smith valley and south of Palisade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02

good neighborhood between the two ma
tons, but would materially contribute to
the preservation of the general peace.
and the latter declaring that this ex-
preston Of mutual understanding is well
come to the government Of the United
States"
Each letter, in which is included the
declaration, is dated November 20. the
day on which the exchanges took place
The purport of the five separate notes
was fully set forth in the dispatches of
November 81 from Washington. In ex-
plicit terms they are as follows:
The Five Propositions.
Il. 1t is the wish of the two govern
ments to encourage the free and peaceful
development of their commerce on the
Pacific ocean.
80. The policy Of both governments, I'M
influenced by any aggressive tendencies,
is directed to the maintenance of the ex-
listing status quo in the region above
mentioned and to the defense of the prin-
ciple of equal opportunity for commerce
and industry in China.
%. They are accordingly firmly resolved
reciprOcally to respect the territorial pos
sessions belonging to each other in said
region.
II They are also determined to pre-
serve the common interests of all powers
In China by supporting by all pacific
means at their disposal the independence
and integrity of China and the principle
of equal opportunity for commerce and
industry of all nations in that empire.
''5. Should any event occur threatening
the status quo as above described or the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
Naval Movements.

The auxiliary Solace and the collier Jus.
tin have arrived at Magdalena bay. the
scout Chester and the collier Sterling at
Bradford, r. l.; the cruiser Ranger at
Boston. the torpedo boats Wilkes and
Macdonough at Charleston. the gunboat
Gloucester at Boston and the collier Leb-
anon at Newport
The Atlantic fleet has sailed from Ma
Mia for Colombo, the torpedo hotilla of
Pacific fleet from Magdalena bay for San
Diego, the gunboat Annapolis from Auck-
land for Tutuila, the tug Navajo from
Magdafena bay for San Francisco, the
cruiser Des Moines from Guantanamo for
Port au Prince the gunboat Helena from
Manila for Hongkong. the collier Nero
from Guantanamo for Port Cortez, the
gunboat Scorpion from Naples for Con-
The cruiser Ranger will be put out of
commission at the Boston navy yard
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EVANSVILLE, MD.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Nd, December ?. 1905.
George Hempel was before Justice of
the Peace Arthur Carr here yesterday
on three warrants, one charging him
with assault and battery. one with tres
passing and the other with disturbing the
public peace. The accused plead guilty
to all three charges, and Justice Carr i'm
posed fines and costs aggregating SIG.
Wallace Wheelock had him arrested on
the charge. of assault and Clinton G.
Wheelock obtained the warrants for tres
pass and disturbing the public peace.
Mayor Joseph X. Owens will return
from Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore.
He was there the past two weeks
in the hope OF recuperating his shattered
health. 1t is said that the mayors con-
dition has not improved, and that physi-
clans insist that he must have a long
and complete rest.