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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-03

~Aa~a ~-;il 10 hio ~e"A at the
Roller Rink Friday evening.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-03

There viii be big race at the
Roller Rink Friday evening.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22

Mr.. John G. Hutsler, the veteran
passenger engineer on the Il. & o. had
narrow escape on Wednesday mora
ing last in wreck on the main line
near Frederick Junction. The heavy
rains had caused heap of stone and
earth to slide down upon the track on
= curve asd was not seen by Mr.. Hut
sler until too late 10 stop his train. HE
barely had time to warn his fireman
when the engine struck the obstruc-
ton. 1t WAS turled over an its side.
Mr.. Hutsler was penned in the cab
which was filled with steam aud final
ly escaped through the window with
the help OF some who came up from
the train. The engine was badly wreck
cd and Ar. Hutsler's escape, unhurt,
was almost miraculous.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
NUMBER Il


White Mr.. and Mrs. l.. M. Bailey
and two children, Hess avenue, were
returning from the funeral Of relative
ut Leetown, Monday afternoon, they
met with an accident at Flagg'
ing.
The horse frightened at a passing
train, turning short around, ovcrturn-
cd the carriage aud threw the occu-
pants out.
Mr.. Bailey's ankle was sprainsd and
both legs brdised. His wife's back was
bruised and her arms skinned. One Of
the childrca got an ugly cut on the
forehead by striking the wheel. The
other child was not hurt
Mr. b. b. Newcomer, who resi- des'at
the crossing, saw the ccident and has
tened to the asa istance of the injured
people. Later he brought them home
and DR.. Omes dressed their wounds.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
Dog. Reward Death.

Richmond, Va, May le.--while
the little four-year-old son Of Mr.. aud
Mrs. J. w. McAllister, Of Quinton.
was out Saturday looking fer flowers
and Strawberries, followed by faith
full setter, the little fellow tumbled in
to stream. The child would have
drowned had not the dog plunged into
the stream, took hold Of the child be
the waist und dragged him ashore.
Then, wet and feaming at the mouth
the dog ran to the home and pulled
and rugged at the dress Of his mis-
tess, Mira. McAllistcr, fearing that the
dog was mad, screamed for help, and
her husband struck the faithful ami
nal over the head with a club, killing
him. Then came thoughts Of the alb
sent child.rover half mile from the
house the child was eound crying loud
ly for his perents.
The bodyyof the faithful dogs was
carefully buried, and his grave covered
with flowers.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22

Either the owners OF thoroughbred
stations are slow in complying with
the law Or else there IL little doing In
the way Of thoroughbred horse breed
ing in Pennsylvania at this time, for
but one thoroughbred stallion has been
registered with the Pennsylvania State
Live Stock Sanitary Board 1t Harris
burg, under the provisions Of the law,
which took effect January 1, 1908, re-
quiring all stations kept for breeding
purposes in Pennsylvania to be regis
tered.
This is all the moro remarkable when
1t 10 known that nearly 100 stallion
owners have complied with the new
law, by forwarding the full description
Of their horses, together with a vet
erinarian's certificate Of soundness.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22

Editor Statesman Democrat
The contention of Messrs. Martin
and Walker, 50 eloquently ut the con-
vention on Saturday, was to the effect
that as the county committee having
called mass convention to iseleet del
egates that Therefore delegates selected
in any other way weuld be illegal and
would not be seated in the convention.
The gentlemen must have forgotten
that their own resolution provided for
the selection of delegates, yes, whole
delegations by Messrs. Woods and
Thompson. If the contention Of these
gentlemen was right what standing
would the delegation!selected by Messrs
Woods and HI ompson have in the
convention?
Justice.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
Cornerstone

The cornerstone of the new NJ. E.
church, at Bedington was laid on Tues
day and i'll spite Of the rainy weather
there were goodly number of people
present. Acting Grand Master Adrian
G. Nadenbousch and DR.. s. n. Myers
acting deputy grand master, assisted
by masons of the lodges in this city
conducted the ceremony. The cere-
mony was interesting and impressive
after which the ladies of the church
served splendid dinner.
Rev. OH Kern of Winchester, made
most pleasant address. The money
raised from all sources amounted tc
about $3.50. The dinner alone amount
ed to $3.50.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
Suicide

William Staubly, soh of Mr.. An
thony Staably, this, Friday morning
swallowed large quantity of poison
on the street near the corner OF West
King and College street. He was seen
TO take the drug which was later found
to be tive ounces of carbolic ac.d. He
was taken into Hower's drug store
and DR.. A. Andrews called but though
less than ten minutes had elapsed he
was practically dead when the DIR. ar
rived and died about the time he reach
ed his home The young man had con-
tracted the habit of drink which grew
into the habit of take drugs and was
not accountable for lis acts.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
Circuit Court

Judge Faulkner held special term
Of the Circuit court on Saturday to hear
some matters left over from the regu-
lar term. The following DEGREES were
filed.
Ananias Miller etc. vs. Mary Powell,
decree appointing next friend for the
infant, preliminary to having the court
enter in its order allowing said An
ANTS Miller and wife to adopt the in
FAINT of Mary Powell.
Ward 3. Lindsay admir- VS.. Mary
Bowman and others, decree conf rm-
ing sale of lreal estate land directing
deed to be made to pu, chaser and dis
tributing the proceeds Of sale.
Ward b. Lindsay, guardian vs..
Minnie q. Linton, ct al, decree author
living expenditures OF portion of prin-
cipal and for the education of the in
FAINT to whom same belongs.
ID. w. Snyder, Jr. administrator, etc,
VS.. Annie &. Turner and others decree
referring cause to a commissioner to
ascertain the real estate left by decd.
ent, its quantity and value, both an
nual and fee; to state and settle the
accounts of the administrator of said
Annie Turner, and the audit the lien
against her estate in the order of their
priorities.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
WIN Issue Bonds.

AT special election in Brunswick
Monday to determine whether to issue
bonds to the extent of $4,000 for the
installation of new system of water
works the progressive element Of the
tawn wen by a majority of 1874. The
vote was as follows: Ward No. /, "a for
bond issue, A against same; Ward No
2, ITO for bond issue, 80 against same;
Ward No. 3, 164 for bond issue, 81
against same.
The question of politics was laid
aside and the fight was made sqaarely
upon the issue Of municipal improve
ment. II is understood that the bonds
will lind ready sale at home, and the
Improvement will be started at once.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22

Col George Byrne, well known
throughout the state as one of the
greatest orators of the state, addressed
a monster meeting at the county court
house on FRIDAY night last. There
were a number of country people in to
to hear the speech and the room was
crowded
Col. Byrne sailed into the republican
state machine and roasted the old trap.
He is man who believes in calling a
spade a spade and when man is q
CRATER he says SO. He showed up the
extravaganza and graft Ct the Charles
ton gang and gave broad hints as to
who got the money and what they got
it for.
Senator Campbell spoke for nearly
an hour before Mr.. Byrne began and
explained to the satisfaction of the
audience some of his acts while in the
senate which had been criticized. He
explained that he voted for the prohi-
bition amendment because the senate
had been petitIoned by forty thousand
people of the state. He explained that
it was not because he was prohibi-
zionist for he was not, bu1 because he
could not set up himself in opposition
20 100000 people and tell them that
they did know enough to vote on this
question.
The City band furnished the music
for the occasion.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
Off For Europe.

Rev. John S. Douglas, left on Thurs
day for Baltimore, where he WAS Joined
by Bishop Gravatt and Rev. j. s.
Alfriend and thence proceeded TO New
York, where the three set sail on Sat
urday for England TO attend the Pan
Anglican conference at London.
Before leaving here Mr.. Douglas par
ishioners presented him with purse
containing $562.5O, as gift and token
of their affection and esteem. Mr..
Douglas many friends wish him q
safe voyage and very pleasant sojourn
in the cid world.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22

The Sunday school convention q
the Shenandoah Baptist Association
will convene ut Luray, virgIniA On
Tuesday next and will continue for
three DAYS. Rev. w. d. MccArdy will
sneak on the subject; "t'or whom and
what is this conversation heidi" and IT
torney r. Vernon Aler will speak on
.scciability Essential In an out Of the
sunday school. There wilt be large
number Of Baptists attend from this
county.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22

Mr.. Editor:
attended the democrat Ia mass con-
ventien at the court house en- Satur-
day and must say that though /
have been taking part In politics about
all my life, i have never experienced 30
remarkable and extraordinary meet
ing. Mr.. Editor, to me 1t did not seem
like democratic convention. II re-
minded me Of republican conven tion
run by the old republican ring. Such
manoeuvcrings will injurethc'party for
the people will not tolerate II. n the
country people had only the right to
vote yes or no on list Of delegates e
up by few gentlemen In some back
office, In town they had as we'll have
remained at home.
Democrat.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22

The Young Peoples Society, Of the
First Baptist church held pleasant
social and entertainment In the lee
ture room Of the church on Tuesday
night for the beacilt sfthe missionary
cause. The Baptist church IL the on
ly one Of the town which supports =
missionary in the foreign field ana
this society contributes largely to IL
support.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22

A few remarks concerning the Dem
ocratic Mass Convention held on May
IL by order Of the County Executive
Committee. which remarks were
crowded cut during the session owing
to lack Of time. space, etc., may not be
''o''t Of order even yet. Ind ed, the
sresent time " ny be even more oppor-
tune, as the Rules Of Order which OBJ
tam In public debat- do not apply to
the columns Of newspapers, and as
the latter mede of expressi IN 10 practi-
sally free from interruption
The call, upon the ep abling authori :
ty Of which so much stress was Ia ID,
reads as follows: "At meeting Of the
Democratic County Committee II was
ordered that mass convention DO
called for the purpose Of selecting dele
gates, etc.
Webster gives the sfsllowing defini-
ton OF the verb s'select; viz. "T~
choose from; to pick out" What were
we to choose from? What to pick out?
While printed ballots bearing the
| names of delegates for one candidate
were much in evidenc,, a voter from
Mill Greek, upon goirg in search If
ballots bearing the names Of delegates
for the ether candidate was informed
that they had some, but could not find
them. When we arrived, we found the
delegates already picked out, and the r
names neatly printed upon ballots,
which we were expected to drop in the
box and leok plea ant. Did this look
as If we were choosing delegates? Did
1t not rather look as though our ssse-
lection were farce pure and simple?
Great emphasis WAS placed upon the
fact that certain proceedings would be
sout Of order = in that they were not
authorized by the call to which the
meeting owed its existence. Why rs 1t
that the gentlem en- who were so ex-
tremeiy technical in regard to the enab
ling power OF the call endeavored to pre-
vent the carrying out Of the very thing
expressly ordered by the call itself.
namely, the selection" of delegate?
One of the speakers said that the
protest made was an Insult to the In
iegrIty aad intelligence, etc., OF our
I County Committee " ould 1t not ap-
pear fStheT as. though tae insult were
to US poor benighted rlebeians, the vot-
esg of the country districts, W no were
invited to town to play monkey and
dance to any tune p aged, in the hope
that we might be persuaded that we
were selecting delegates"
The protest was aimed not SO mnch
against Mr.. McIntire, as against the
methods employed in the Convention.
The Convention was declared null
and void out fthe mouths of its own
defenders, who impressed upoa us that
it had no power to do anything except
what was authorized by the words OF
the call, /. e., to select delegates, which
the Convention as a whole did not do.
The authority of the County Com
mittee issderived ultimately from the
voters, SO bow ca its power override
thedesire of the majority Of said vot-
ers, whose VIII is iuseed the source of
the Committees power? The doctrine
is enunciated IN the Declaration of In
dependence, thst governments derive
their just powers from the consent Of
the governed, and it is upon this pfin-
ipIe that the protest was based.
Berkeley CouHty Voter.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
FOR State Senator.

Mr.. Editor /: wish TO lannounce
myself q candidate for the State Sem
ate subject to the democratic senate
rial convention flor this the fifteenth
senatorial district Of West Virginia.
A. e. NcIntire.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
Justice.
New buildings.

Attorney J. NJ. Woods has erected a
large aud commodious home en- mis-
farm near the Big Spring ON the Win
chester pike and has the excavating
completed fer fine large bank barn.
The farm which is OF the best land in
Berkeley will 10 finely equipped and
valuable farm when the barn is COM
pleded.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
Killed His wife

Rev. S. A. Coffman, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church at Ross
town, near Fairment murdered his
wife ON Sunday night last by beating
her over the head and cutting her
throat. 1t isthought that Cof,man is
Insane as he was always kind to his
wife and live a good lite. The case will
go to the grand jury Of Marion county.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County CT ERIK.

! hereby announce myself ~ q can
didats for the nomination for the Office
Of Clerk of the County Court Of Berk-
slsy Ceusty, subject to the will and nc.
tion Of the Republican Convention in
said county. In taking this step
most earnestly ask the help and sup.
port of every Republican in Berkeley
County.
I am
Respectfully.
Il. A. Hsbbs,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22

The Martinsburg Rink Company on
Monday night elected the following
officers: President r. NJ. Henry, vice.
president II. II. Emmert, secretary
and treasure Fl. F. Byrd and j. III.
Henry as General Manager.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
FIRE WOOD

Good fire woad delivered in Martins
burg on short notice. Sawed to order
and split. Oak, hickory pine. An
abundant supply of all kinds. Drop
me card. A. c. Perry, r. r. A Mar
tiasburg, w. Va. 522tf.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22

The first uaiform examination for
teael,srs for 1908 will be held In Ma
on's school building, Thursday ana
Friday, May zl-22, beginning 81 6.ao
m. This exarnination II held under Ine
old law aud will Include General HIS
tory and bookkeeping
Willis n. Evans
Go. Hupt.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
For County Clerk

At theEearnest request of many
friends | hereby announce myself {
candidate for Clerk of the Coun
Court, ssE hject to the action of the
Democratic County Convention.
VeryIrespectfully,
T.. H. Tabler
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
For Sheriff. !.

| hereby announce myself caadI
date for the office of Sheriff of Berke-
ley county at the next general election
subject TO the action Of the Republican
county convention.
w. Il. Outcalt.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
For County Clerk

Please announce Lee Siler as y can
didate for county clerk, OF Berkeley
c,unty subject to the action of the
democratic county convention.
Many Voters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
For Assessor.

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of county clerk for
the county of Berkeley subject to to
the action of the republican county
convection.
John w. Dean.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
For Prosecuting Attorney

i hereby announce myself as car
didate for Prosecuting Attorney of
Berkeley county, subject to the action
OF the republican county convention.
Wilbur H. Thomas.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
For County Clerk

| hereby announce myself csndi-
date for the republican nomination for
County Clerk Of Berkeley county, and
solicit the support of the republican
voters.
G. A. Miller
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
For sale.

Anice, well-Dred young horse years
partially broken, gentle, but has pien-
ty Of metle. VIII make nice driver
or a young man.
d. H. Small r.. r. 2.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22

The directors OF the Martinsburg and
Winchester turnpike company met ON
Tuesday and elected Ward b. Lindsay
A. attorney for the company.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22
TIMER FOR SALE

Oh acres of good tina Der, oak hickory,
and some pine, walaut and poplar fol
sale, cheap to quick buyer.
PorterfieId Il Bower.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-11
Test End ehileas 10 ealhss
Friday Night.
Streets to be improved and Kind OF
Material to be Used Not Agreed Up
on by Representatives. in Council
Engineer at Work.

A mass meeting Of citizens OF East
End will be held at Petzold's hall
Friday evening for the purpose Of dis
cussing the question of how the Third
wards share OF the 100000 to be
spent by the city in street improve
ments shall be invested. The streets
to be paved or as to the kind Of ma
terial to be used, and the object OF
the meeting is to let the people know
lust what can be done with the $26.
600 allotted to the ward and to secure
an expression of opinion by which
the representatives may be guided.
Dr. Longan. a member Of the board
of aldermen from this ward, has ar
ranged with City Engineer Pearse to
have samples of various kinds Of paw
ing. with a statement Of the cost OF
each. at the meeting.
Mr.. PearSe for the past week has
been hard at work on the street paw
ing bids and plans and specifications
He will have his report ready Tor
the highways and sewers committee
one day next week, and as soon as
the committee is ready President
Jones will call a meeting Of the com
mttee council to act upon recommen'
dations.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-11
MAkss RAPID hEAoWAY.
Add This Fact to Your store OF
knowledge.

Kidney disease advances so rapid
" that many a person ~ firmly IN
It's grasp before aware Of It's progress.
Prompt attention should be given the
slightest symptom Of kidney disorders
II there Is duh pain In the BACK,
headaches. dizzy spells or tired.
worn ont feeling. or II the urine IL
dark, foul-smelllng. irregular and at
tended with pain, procure a good KID
icy remedy at once.
Your townspeople recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills. Read the State
ment of this Newport News citizen.
Chas. Z. Carver, living at 229 Tween
ty.ssventh street. Newport News, va.
says: 10 1903 I gave a statement
for publication in which l recommend
ed Doan's Kidney pills and 1T this
time. tAug. 30, 1907 can conscien'
tiously say that l still think highly
OF the remedy. For q long time
suffered from dull aching In the
small of my back. which though new
er severe enough to lay me up. an
noyed me q great deal. Seeing Doan's
Kidney pills highly recommended.
resolved to give them trial. and
procured a box at the Allen Drue
Store. They cured me and I have
not suffered from kidney complaint
Since" -
For sale by all dealers. Price So
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-11
Various Contracts iR Tho ship.
gard d. Prospect.
ilR. POST ro1 Al AL st1anI
General Manager Returns From Wash.
instcn, Taking Cheerful View Of
Confident OF Securing
Some Of the Jobs IN Sight.

General Manager Walter A. Post
of the shiryard. returned to the city
yesterday morning from Washington
where on Monday he was present al
the opening OF the bids for the CON
struction Of the battleship Utah and
tor building the machinery for the
battleship Florida.
Althousih he naturally regretted
that his company was not the lowest
bidder for the Utah contract. Mr.
Post. when seen by a Daily Press
representative, did not seem to be
at all gloomy over the prospects ior
the yard. He stated that the com
pany was bidding at this time fol
several contracts and that he was
confident that some Of them wouid
be secured.
Nothing had been heard yesterday
from the navy department concerning
the contract for the machinery for
the battleship Florida, the hull OIL
which is to be built at the Brooklyn
navy yard. The local company
bid of $1.517 900 for this contract wa
the lowest, and the yard officials are
confident that they will get the ,oo