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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-03
The conrsaeraes,A Noble vsns,ss.iss,

The ConfederaeysA NebIe vinaiessienf
There has lately issued nom the
press "a notable publication entitled
"fhe Confederate Cause and Conduct
IN the War Between the States. 1t
is the product OF the Hate Br. Hunter
Mcclure and Hon George l.. Chris
tian, and consists of History Reports
read before the Grand Camp of Con-
federate Veterans of Virginia and Of
an address on.Stonewail Jackson, and
a paper on his "Wounding and
Death, by Dr. McGuire, with sym
pathetic introduction by Rev. James
Power Smith, ID. D., the "last surviv-
or Of the staff Of 'Stnnewaip Jackson
The volume 10 interesting from be-
ginning to end and worthy ofattentive
study. Fits special value, however, is
in thel" Reports which treat exhaust
lively and triumrhantly OF the follow
ing topics: i"Slsveryi Not the Cause
Of the war;;""The Rightiof Secession"
"rhe North the Aggressor in Bringing
on the War "a Contrast Between
War; Conducted by the Federals
and the Way in Which 1t was Conduct
ed by the Confederates;'' sc the
Treatment and Exchange of Prison.
ers;' North Carolina and Virginia in
the Civil War; and last ~ Which
Side Was Responsible for the Exist
ence of the Cause or Causes of the
War? ~ Which Side Was the Ag-
grsssor in. Provoking the Conflict? 81
Which Side Had the Right TO Do
What Was Done? (4) Which Side Con.
Quoted Itself the Better, and Accord.
ing to the Rules ofiCivilized Warfare
Pending the Conflict? (5) The Rela.
tions of the Slaves to the Confederate
| Causes'
The book is mastery yindieatIon
of the Confederacy by old Confederatss
who know what they affirm but whe
drew their testimony most largely
from Northern sources. 1t is written
in a calm, judicial spirit, I'M clear Ian
guage, and appeals to tbs. sane judg
ment of intelligent Americans. II
ought to find placesin every Library
in the Uaited States, TO be read b,
every lever Of truth, and its prir Ell
pies and doctrines he taught to child
rem and youths III ourfamilies, schools
and aoltaUaa fk.rotrhnut tha ,.a,,,,trx,
tits specially commended TO tn,
young people OF. the souih--to the SOM
daughters and grand children Of Con
federate veterans as storehouse o
trustworthy information on vita
Questions near and. dear 10 the father
and mothers Of the former generation
and ought TO be Of consuming interes
to their descendants in all the future
The day is surely coming when the,
who trace their ancestry to Confedcr
ate sires will be as justly proud of thei
| lineage as are the p ople Of this gener
a ton lock back with pride 10 Revolu
tionarys progenitors, whose bloc,
lcourses through their veins and who's
| -
spirit animates their hearts and lives
For myself can humbly and truth
fully sey that nothing lin the histor,
Of mankind, after the simp gospel .
|
onr Lord Jesus Christ, with its bless
/
ings, conflicts and triumphs, appeal
to me more strongly than the groune
on which the Confederate cause wal
based and the manner in which it wal
upheld from 1875. sse.s.s e.;
Richard McIlwaine, \
Richmond, Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-03
A County Convention.

The republicans Of Berkeley county
held mass convention for the county
last Saturday afternoon and by actual
count there were fewer than forty pres
emit. Attorney w. B. Lindsay was
chairman of the convection and l..
ID. Gerhardt was secretary. The con-
vention was called to name dele
gates to the state and district conven-
ton to select delegates to the
national convention and to the
Congressional convention. Our distin-
guished townsman, the United States
Fish Commissioner was present. A
melton was made that committee he
appointed 10 select the delegates and
the Commissioner was Of course made
| chairman of the committee, There
were no objections of course. The com.
mittee retired 10 make up the delega
lions and during the absence OF the
| committee the convention was address
ed by former Democrat, Hon. Geo,
McClintoek, Of kanawha county, " he
is aspiring to nomin alton for the Su
preme Court of Appeals. The commit.
tee soen returned and Mr.. Bowers read
the lists and the report was adopted
without dissent. 1t Is needless to say
that the delegates are favorable (
sending none but Taft men to the ma
tional convention, which OF course
means the retention Of all present Fed
eral ofilceholders in office. Mr.. Charles
Z. Light, member of the COMMITTEES
to select delegates offered the rssolu
lions. The resolutions endorsed all re-
publicans in office. The national and
state administrations the two United
States senator's aud Mr.. Taft especially
for the successor of Theodore Roose
welt as President and George G. Stur
giss, to succeed himself IS congress
man.
There was harm ony, perfect har
mony, nothing but harmony and Mr.
Bowers returned to Washington OF
the next train congratulating himsel
over the success of his convention.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-03
BEWARE OF orNrnrNrs FOR CA

BEWARE or orNTMENrs FOR CA
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,
as mercsry will surely destroy the
sense OF smell. and completely dsrangc
the whole system when entering 1t
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
tieles should never be used except
on prescription from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do Is
ten fold TO the good you can possibly
derive from them, Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by j. Cheney 4 Co,
Toledo, Ohio, contalnsno mercury, and
is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. In huyiug Halls Gatarrll
Cure be sure you yet the genuine. II Il
taken internally and made IN Toloeti,
Ohio, by +. j. Cheney Il Go. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by all Druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family pills for. eons.i'
patton.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-03

Married members Of the American
ii umorIsts' Association who expect to
attend the annual convention in Hoas-
ten next May should arm themselves
with their marriage certificates If they
don't want TO be pestered to death by
that towns collection of red-hsaded
and freckled widows.
An enthusiastic Taft man says the
race for the Republican Presidential
nomination will be pudding for
Taft" And victory for HIM will of
course mean pie for his supporters
Feel languid, weak, run-dow M
Headache? Stomach "Oh't?-Just a
plain case of lazy liver. Burdock Blood
Bitters tones liver and stomach, pro-
| NOTES digestion, puriiies the blood.
Soothes itching skin. Heals cuts or
| burns without scar. Cures, piles, &C.
| zema, salt rheum. any itching. Doan's
Ointment. Your druggists sell it.
An .Atchison, Kans., man left home
five years ago while drunk and return
ed the other day in the same condl.
ton His neighbors are now probably
wondering whether 1t is the same bun
he took away with him.
81 suffered habitually from consti-
p alton. Doan's. ReguIeis relieved and
strengthened the bowels, SO that they
have been regular ever since. PA. f..
Davis, grocer, Sulphur Springs, Tex.
During the American fleets visit Ja-
pan should not neglect the opportuni-
ty to see if its armor belt is too low for
avail society.
Cheapest accident insurance DR..
Thomas Ecleetric Oil. Stops the pain
and heais the wound. All druggists
sell it..
Every time the President gets hold
Of COIN bearing the motto he will be
reminded of another trust that refus ed
to Say busted.
A-- e,sr-s
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-03

The schoo! at Heneywood or Tees
school house in Falling Waters dis
trict will have grand flag raising to-
day, Friday. The pole has been plant
ed and the handsome flag secured
which will be unfurled to the brsezes.
The address will be made by Capt. w.
b. Colston, Of this city. The teacher
Of the school Is Miss Bessie Etchberger,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-03

After Easter we will have just time
enough to save upa little money for
Christmas. How well such things are
arranged in the calendar.
KodoI For Dyspepsia has helped
thousands Of people who have had
stomach trouble. This IL what one
man says Of it: "E. 9. Dewitt " Co.,
Chicago, III. Gentlemen In 1897
had disease Of the stomach and
bowels. could not digest anything
ate,i in the spring Of 1902 ! bought
bottle of KodoI aud the benefit | re-
ceivcd from that bottle all the gold In
Georgia could not buy. 1 still Use lit
tie occasionally as find it fine blood
purifier and a good tanic. May you
live long and prosper. Yours very truly
q. ". Cornell, Roding, Ga, sAugs u,
1907. sold by w. s. Harper and Ma
nown a Barnes. mo.
Now even the life Insurance agents
will be giving the Night Rider sections
of Kentucky and Tenaessee wide
birth.
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
the cough syrup tastes nearly as good
as maple sugar and which children
like 80 well to take. Unlike nearly all
ether cough remedies, II does net con
stipate, but on the other hand 1t acts
promptly yet gently on the bowels,
through which the cold Ii forced out Of
the system, and ut the sametime 1t al
lays inflam matioR. Always use Ken
nedy's Laxative Cough Syrup: Sold by
W. q. Harper and Msnown Il Barnes.
mo.
Why 10 it that the FIRST robin 10 al
ways welcomed with smile and the
first straw hat Is generally laughed at?
The kidneys are deIIca.e organs and
are very likely at any time to get out
Of order. DeWitt's Kidney and Bad
der Pills are prompt aud thorough and
will in very short time strengthen
the weakened kidneys and allay trou-
ples arising from inflammation Of the
bladder. Sold by w. s. Harper and
Mancwn Il Barnes. limo.
Omaha policeman are now fined ten
dollars every time they are found
asleep on duty. 10 time Omaha may
naye quite AN income from that source
70 have perfect health we must
have perfect digestion, and it is very
important not TO permit Of any delay
the moment the stomach feels out Of
order Take something at once that
you know will promptly and unfail-
ingly assist digestion. There il moth
ing better than Kodol for dyspepsia,
Indigestion, sour stomach, belching Of
gas and nervous headache. Kodoi il
natural digesiant, an : will digest what
you eat. Sold w. S. Harper and Ma
nOwn u Barnes. ! mo
New JerFey has already spent $35D,-
wv ~ SaAof - ~ SAkSttilt2AtS thN t'ASS5
quito, in the hope we presume, VI re-
viying the summer boarder industry
in that Stale.
DeWitt's Little Early Risefs, the fe-
nous little liver pills. sold BY ". 5.
Harper and Manown 4 Barnes.
| mo.
A big cut or little cut, small
scratches OF bruises or big ones are
healed quickly by DeWitt's Carboiized
Witch Hazel Salvc. 1t il especially
good for piles. Get DeWitt's. Sold ty
w. s. Harper and Manewn s Barnes.
mo.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-03

Quick climate changes try strong
constitutions and cause, among ether
evils, nasal catarrh, a troublesome and
offensive disease. SneezinE and snuff
ling, coughing and difficult breathIng,
and The drip, drip Of the foul discharge
into the throat-aiI are ended by Ely's
Cream Balm. This honest remedy con-
rains no cocaine, mercury, ner other
harmful Ingredient. The worst cases
yield to treatment In short time. All
druggists Soc, or mailed by
Ely Bros,
So Warren ST., N, X.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-03

Charleston News and Courier Ma
trimony will cure girl Of the Cycling
habit" says an exchange, but the
man in the ease excites laughter.
ECONOMY IN zoos,
Pure Linseed Oil costs much less
sold from the Darrsl thaa Il aces pnt
IN Tin Cans az Mixed Paint--ln the
first Instance you pay 90 cents per gal
lon ia the second Sl.60: Now mix 8
gallons of pure linseed Oh with Z gal
loss 4. 4 a. Paint aud you have,
ready for uae, I gallons of the oest
paint made eessteg oai5 sl.-0 PER 81 +
lon. Done IN TWO MINUTES.
Il. q NJ Paint agents
Ge1traI han ware Co.
sIsrt:nstafg w. Va
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-03
WORKS WONDERS.
A Wonderful Compound Cures Piles,
Eczema, Skin Itching, Skin
Eruptlons, Cuts and


AFtfi tt&ttft Nftff@ etff%t
Bruises,
Doan's Ointment ID the best skin
treatment, and the cheapest, because
SO little il required TO cure. ft cures
piles after years of torture. 1t cures OBJ
siinaie eases of eczema. 1t cures all
skin itching. II cures skin eruptions.
IL heals cuts, bruises, scratches and
abrnsions without leaving 4 scar IT
cures permanently. sIartinspu re- teAti-
mony proves II,
John J Burger, FAINTER, 8I7 West
Race street, MartinsburE. w. Va,
says.'sI have found Doans 0intment
to bealI that It is represented. made
a statement some yeats ago recon-
u ending It, and have had no reason
To change my high opinion ~ have
had no return Of The trouble. | suffered
with itching piles for four years. !
ased many remedies but could obtain
norellef until procured Doans Kid
ney pills at Il, G. Shepherds drug
store. One application q Doanis Oiat-
ment stopped the itching audla very
few applications effected complete
cure, and ! am glad 10 repeat my
statement In favor If Doans oint-
ment.
For sale by ali dealers Pnce SOC.
Fostcr-Milburn 60 Buffalo, New
York, sole agentsfor The United 5taSsr
Remember the name Doan's and
taks no other
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-03

The sugar trust has made its first
public report, and naturally some OF
the figures are given in lump sums.
AT the first indication Of sore throat
use Muco Solvent. Delays are danger
Gus. 1t may develop into quinsy or
diphtheria.
Don't let the baby suffer frem Group.
Muco Solvent gives instant relief, 1t
works like magic.
New York's oyersuppIy Of eggs may
be accounted for on the ground that
the theatrical offerings this. season are
a shade better than the last.
Muco Solvent will kill the germ OF
catarrh. Try fifty cent BEETLE. Your
dealer has it,
The weather bureau is promising
great improvements in the service. One
Improvement that would be appre-
ciated in this city could take the form
Of fair weather for all days on which
baseball games are scheduled.
a BEAUTIFUL WOMAN.
Her surroundings should be. in har-
mony, and can best be made SO by a
well kept home. The l.. d VI. Pure
Pant makes the home beautiful. 1t
preserves il and pieve1ts decay. The
cost per gallon ready for ure is only
Sl.20. 1t wears for ten yearsand longer.
1hfrty-thsee years Of continuous use il
evidence.
T.. 4 M. Paint Agents.
Certrel hardware Co.
MarInsburg, w. Va.
The Irish standard., 1908-05-23

The team was restive, the streets
crowded; and she could do no more
than drive until a mile or more of hills
had taken the first mettle out Of her
horses.
When they were on the road. fol-
lowing the shimmering bay shore
around Fort Point to the sea, the
plangent waves at their feet, the salt
air blowing clean upon them, the vast
fairness of bue ocean sweeping away
petty thoughts, bringing eternal veri-
ties-there Gideon and Esther found
common meeting ground.
Gideon freed her from her promise
and woHd have explained. but she OBJ
jected. It's past, Gideon. Alfred is
safe, we'll. Let me forget what know,
hear no more" Her heart bounded.
yet was leaden again. Freedom had
come too late. Alfred no lohser loved
her.
The Irish standard., 1908-05-23

rooms. the kitchen, where Vic WAL
greeted Esther with voluble cordiality;
the stables, Conservatives, and breeze
swept gardens; and Esther was pre-
pairing for the street when the maid
brought a cxyd.
"Mr. Bryan, ma" Viola said. Her
face grew gray and dull; while her
mothers was swept by quick pcno.
rama Of doubt, question, mother love,
ambition.
She put he: arm about Viola's slen-
der waist Honey, nanny expects a
heap of you. Will you do it?"
Viola turned suddenly, spoke with
strange impesuosity. Don't. ma!
can't do it! Freddy Bryan's honest.
He'd ask me just the same if was
poor. I thought would say yes, when
l told him I'd give him my answer to-
day. But l Won't cheat him. I'll tell
him I can't care for him as he de-
serves. It's no use, ma" She put up
protesting hand, and even Sally B.
was held to silence by the new stern
ness in her daughter.
And Esther, distressed. at the trag-
edy in the girls face. made her adieus
quickly, that Sally B. might not see
the angry resentment in her heart.
The Irish standard., 1908-05-23
They were nearing Esthcr's home.

They were nearing Esther's home.
What are your plans, Gideon?"
ITO see the finish Of the railroad,
then sell out my holdings and 20 to
my ranch"
"But. Gideon, you won't like that
life!"
Like? Life?" he repeated gloomily.
Il shall dc, no harm there. That is
ALL"
Utter hopelessness was in voice and
face. Yet Esther could think of no ade-
quate word. and drove on in silence
till they stopped at the doorway.
will you come in?"
"NO, Stella. shall not annoy you
further. This is farewell"
She looked into his sad face and
saw two generations of tragedy there.
Resentment. aversion died. "Oh, Gid.
con. you are Of my blood, the only
one, my almost brother. Whatever you
have done. will do is mine to boar by
right of kinship. Don't think shall
reproach you. Come to see me! | will
be good to YOU"
His face lifted for a flashing instant,
his eyes softened with glad tears. But
the transformation passed almost as it
came. "No, no, Stella! Thank you
for those dear words. But it have
only to atone. It's impossible! Good.
bye"
He started hurriedly down the walk,
but halted turned back. "I saved Vim.
cents life once. here in the city. Never
speak Of it. I've only told you be.
cause-becausc l want yon to know
I'm trying to even up the game"
He wheeled and went swiftly
through the gate.
The Irish standard., 1908-05-23

clo'es' like dueen: She does. AND
Freddy Bryan-he's old Dick Bryan's
son, you know; the old mans on his
third million now; an they're fust
families, o. K.-well, Freddy's shinin'
up to vi fine! Then there's Mr.. Reg.
inald Lawrence; they say he's really
a lords son. kin sect he likes vi,
but he's one O them stand.off English
fellers; you can't tell about 'em. Cut
my-if W'd ketch a lord" She
stopped and beamed on Esther.
! But he might not make Viola hap.
py."
No." Sally B. acquiesced reluc.
tantly. Anyway, he's shy lately.
Reckon he's waiting to size up Bills
pile" Sally BIS honesty extended to
herself, no matter how unfattering.
"Vfs 10 next week." she went on.
"She's goin' to have the doggondest
ball-invitations ben out a week-on
silk. they are. An I've staked out the
best decorator an the best caterer
round the Bay"
Whom have you invited-besides
me? l received my invitation safely"
"Oh, all the big bugs-all the other
big bugs" Sally B. smiled at Esther,
Il kin git. All that's called on me, an
lot that hain't The 'Piscopal church
folks, too; they're bong tong, all
right"
They discussed the ball little
more, when Esther asked suddenly:
What of Alvin? Haven't you let
those two meet again?"
The other woman's countenance fell.
II reckon vi still likes him. But how
can l let my little thoroughbred marry
The Irish standard., 1908-05-23
CHAPTER XVII.
The Conquest Of the Heart Of ssIIv

The Conquest Of the Heart Of Sally 3.
Forty years ago. daring surgeons
did not so often undertake to better
natures work, make joints where
none had been, remake organs that
had not fulfilled their functions.
Alvin Carter, despite his cheerful
ness, had ever silently rebellcd against
his crutch. And when the idea was
born to him that he might have his leg
broken and made straight. he never
halted till he found surgeon willing
to add his skill to Alvin's money and
pluck.
Three years with scarcely days
vacation had won for him promotion
and the confidence of officers as well
as OF fellow employees. Thus Alvin
had the great eye and sympathy of the
governor himself behind his brave
venture into unfamiliar realms of
surgery. When Alvin came through
with two straight legs, the trining
shortness of one being corrected by
high heel. he gladly accepted the di-
version Of a trip to the Front while
he was learning to walk on two feet.
Fresh from those exciting scenes, he
presented himself at Sally BIS home.
Not for one moment had he faltered In
his determination to win Viola, If she
remained true, and he never doubted
her. Yet now, sitting in the most
beautiful room he had ever seen, per-
turbed by the obsequious buffers ILL.,
concealed disdain when he had to send
up his name instead of the requested
card-all in an instant Viola grew re-
mote, his aspiration to her preposter-
Gus. The modest cottage he had
thought out-the plans were in his
pocket waiting her approval-seemed
but a miserable hut beside this mag
nificent palace.
Time for his heart to CONCEAL had
been ample when Sally B. swept into
the room, paused chilling instant.
and came forward with her most i'm
posing society manner.
why, Mr.. Carter! This is elegant
to see you! Elegant weather, isn't It?
When did you come to the Bay? Ele-
CANT time of year to visit at the Bay.
now, amt it?"
With an astonishing swing of her
sable draperies she seated herself back
to the light. her face dimly outlined.
The Irish standard., 1908-05-23

that cripple? An if he want crooked,
he's nobody, no more'n 1 be. Wis got
to go up! You hear me! She's bound
to go up!" She rose and walked down
the room, stopping by another win.
dow an instant before she returned.
"She amt seen AL in two year."
Esther saw the battle between love
and ambition, and said nothing. Poor
Viola! Must she be sacrificed? Esther
knew that the crooked leg would be
condoned If Alvin had a hyphenated
name or long purse.
Come on down to my room," Sally
B. said presently; Il want to show you
my clo'es. Oh, that's my church, st.
Andrews" She stopped on the stair
and pointed out an ivy-hung building
of unmistakable Episcopalian archi-
lecture.
$50 you go to church?" There was
surprise in Esther's tone.
"Reg'lar as eatin'."
1T seems odd someway." Esther
looked speculatively at Sally B.
Course. l want raised to it-been
miles from churches all my life. But
it's the proper caper, an go the hull
thing, you know"
Esther asked Sally B. how she liked
her fellow parishioners.
"Tain't no matter how like them.
What I've started to do is to make
them like me. But it's no go. They'll
take to vi, an to my money; but
they'll never swaller me-"
How do you know"
"Oh, they eat my dinners; say
they're splendificent. An they invite me
to their'n. But most gene'ally it's Bill
an vi an me a-playin' lone hand fur
visitors. Or IL they's other folks, they
wink an tech-touch one another
when I talk. They think l don't size
'em up; but amt durn tool all the
time, If they do Iced me like thun.
der"
BLEED you?"
"You bet! They think they do 1t
slick, an don't let on, but just give,
give, to all kinds of missioners, an
all kinds Of poor boxes. till l wonder
how much they pay the man that in.
vents so many ways"
Il can imagine how generous you
are" Esther said approvingly.
There's one piece of work they let
me run my own way, an like it;
that's looking after the poor. Some
way, I can understand them folks
tell whether it's grub or boost O. the
sperit they need most. s'pose we're
right smart happier with folks that
needs U.S.. That's why l ain't-well,
not exactly hilarious with the big
bugs; they don't need nothin' got
except my daughter"
Esther sighed. Did any one in all
the world need her? How does Mr..
Bernard like the new home?" c..>>
The Irish standard., 1908-05-23
Wedding Invitations.

Neat and up to date wedding invita-
tions and commencement folders can
be had very reasonably at The Irish
Standard office. Just as good as at
Nicollet avenue stores and at prices
much lower. Call and see our sam
pies and printing.