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Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, they cannot reach the dis
bssed portion Of the ear. There 10 only way to
.ure d3afness, and that Is BY constitutional remedies
Deafness 10 caused by an innAmed condition of the
mucous lining Of the EustachiAn Tube. When this
lube 10 innaned you have rumbng sound or i'm.
perfect hearing, and when It Is entirely closed, Deaf
ness 10 the result and unless the alton be
lsken out and this tube restored TO It's normal condi
lion, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
put Of ten caused by Catarrh. which IA nothing
but an indamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Deafness tcaused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
By Hairs Cstarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
r. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take 4aiIs Family Pills for constipation.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Successful Demonstration.
mulus was Founding Rome.

Nomulus WAS iouuuiu6 pouic.
What I'm trying to do" he ex.
planned, rs to show that 1t is possible
to start q big town without building
1t around an oil we'll or q copper
mine."
At this inopportune moment Remus
broke in with a remark that the new
city was Butte. all right; and he got
It in the neck. as you find fully set
forth In your Latin reader
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
West Has No. Had Due Share

Since the United States government
began to patronize exposltions, down
to the jamestown fair, congress has
appropriated a total of s2S,752,251 for
worlds fairs, of which only Sass, 900
has been spent west OF the Rocky
mountains, at the Lewis and Clark OK.
position.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Tho Little Things.

"You shouldn't" the doctor ad-
vised, permit yourself to be worried
by little things"
Good heavens" replied the pa
tient, II wouldn't II could help It.,
but how is a man who has married
widow with six children going to
get around TT"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Cuban SUGAR Production Short,

AS a result of a drought 1t Is now
generally acknowledged in sugar cir
cles that the Cuban sugar production
this season will not exceed 10000
tons, dofcit of about 100000 tons
from the previous crop.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
He Was Practical.

Young man. you write a good deal
OF poetry to my daughter"
Yes. SIR"
1T takes q practical man to support
\ wife"
well, it's this way have to write
her an occasional letter. and I'm SO
busy at the Office that l Just copy
the poetry to fill in."
The explanation was satisfactory.
Exchange.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
TO REPORT ON ALASKAN COAL.
Wallace Atwood, Going to Territory
for Government.

Washington.-Wal w. Atwood,
who has been appointed to estimate
the value of cool N Alaska and report
on the best site for coaling station
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28

Repine not; the disappointments of
to-day often prove the blessings Of to-
morrow.-Thomas a Kempis.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28

" You Have Common Sore Eyes,
II lines blur or run together, you need
PETTlTS EYE SALVE, 25c. All drug.
gists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
IN q Pinch, Use ALIENS Foor.EAsE,

A powder. It cures painful, smart
Ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
it's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists, 25c. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package. FREE. Ad-
dress A. 8. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28


O
TX S
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children tcethiny softsns the gums reduces In.
dsmmation. alAys pain. curcs wind coio &c bottle
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28

Wise women get their rights without
talking about them
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28

The fairest Of all things fair or
earth II virtus.-Shakespsars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
SCHERR LEADS BY ONE
Gets Fifteen Of the Twenty Dele
gates Selection on Saturday.
ONE COUNTY TO HEAR FROM
Lincoln County VIII BE Divided and
1t win TAX. Big Part Of Ohio to
Decide Contest

Results OF the selection Of dele
gates In Greenhrier aud Boone coun-
ties Saturday show that auditor
scherr has followed UP the lead he es-
tablished some weeks ago on Satur-
days and he got away with large
majority OF the delegates from these
counties. In Greenbrier county 1t was
wonderful victory, Scherr getting ev-
erything with the exception OF two
delegates in one district who were in
structed for Swisher. In Boone county
the auditor and the secretary OF state
broke even, each getting two dele
gates while there is one in doubt.
The standing Of the candidates at
this time Is as follows:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
PROMINENT FARMER DEAD
Mr.. W. H. kilmer Expires at His
Home Near the 0pequon.
WAS NEARLY 90 YEARS OLD
served on County Court For six
Years-A Member OF Christ Re-
formed Church Since 1888

In the death OF Mr.. William A. Kill
,mer, which occurred at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. Susan Il. Ropp.
near the Cpednon. Saturday afternoon
at 3 o'clock, Berkeley county loses
one Of her Oldest and most widely
known residents. Mr.. Kilmer passed
away quietly, his death being due to
the infrmities of old age, which have
been telling upon him very severely
for the past year. He was aged IS
years, four months and ten days, be-
ing born February 10, 1920. at Lee
town, Jefferson county.
Mr.. Kilmer was one of the county's
most successful farmers and was To-
Gated at different places in the coun-
ty during his active days For NUM-
her of years past, he had been making
his home with his daughter. Mrs.
Susan E. Ropp, of the Opequon dis
trict. His wife was Miss Anna A.
Kilmer, who died November IA, 1880,
while he was living at Bunker HILL.
She was formerly Miss Elizabeth Sci
bert.
In church work Mr.. Kilmer was ac
tive, especially at the time when he
was deacon in the Christ Reformed
church. from November, 1855, 10 the
year OF 1866. He was confirmed ais a
member of that church on May 13,
1888, little over seventy years ago.
In November, 1855, he was elected
member of the Berkeley county
court and served in that capacity until
the year 1891.
The deceased is survived by the fol-
lowing children: Mrs. Helen Ridge
way, West King street, this city; Mrs.
Susan E. Ropp, of near the Opequon;
William H. Kilmer. of North Noun
tain, and Charles s. Kilmer, of Bunker
HILL Eighteen grandchildren and
seventeen great grandchildren also
survive.
The funeral services were held this
morning at II o'clock at the house
and interment made in Green Hill
cemetery. Rev. DR.. j A. Hoffheins
preached the sermon from the text ac-
cording to John II-25: He that be-
lieveth in Me though he were dead yet
shall he live"
The pallbearers were DR.. u. B. Fee
Fevre, Messrs. Harry L. LeFevre, Will
liam Ropp. Harry Ropp, r. B. Kilmer
and Boyd Kilmer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
JOINS IN WORK
Well Attended Meeting Thursday
Night Results In Formation Of
District Association.

Mr.. Y. n, Outcalt, president Of the
Berkeley County Sunday School asso-
citation, Rev G. s. Trump, Rev. w. ID.
McCurdy and Rev. w. f. Locke spent
Thursday evening at Hedgesville orr
ganizing a district Sunday school asso.
citation in that place. The meeting
was held in the Southern Methodist
church with more than seventy-five In
terested persons in attendance.
Rev. l. G. Michael, pastor of the
church, extended hearty welcome to
the delegation from Martinsburg, ar
ter which the business Of the meeting
was taken w. The officers for the as
ISOLATION were chosen as follows:
President-George Kreglow.
Secretary. A. Slaughter.
Treasurer--Dr. M. S. Butler.
Music for the occasion was furnish.
ed by the Hedgesville choir and adj
dresses were made by all the visitors.
The organizing of the district asso.
citation shows the interest with which
the Sunday school workers Of the
county have gone into the work
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
RINK CLOSED SATURDAY
Successful, Season Of Popular Amuse.
ment-W.I Open Vaudeville show
June %.

The skating rink, which has been
very popular resort during the pasl
winter and spring. was temporarily
closed on Saturday night when q
large crowd was present.
The management announced today
that the rink would be opened for
three nights Of each week during the
summer beginning Monday. June %,
so and July and will offer strong
vaudeville bill each evening as an at
traction. Skating before and after.
The usual prices OF 10 cents admission
and Is cents to skate win be charged.
During this week the necessary work
to properly stage the vaudeville show
will be completed, the rink will be
thoroughly renovated, large ventilat-
ors will be Installed as well as cleo.
trio fans. SO as to make the rink as
cool and inviting as possible. The
management In splitting the time
with the Winchester rink have been
fortunate In getting in on one of the
strongest and best circuits that sends
out nothing but good clean family
vaudeville acts which appeal to all.
The amusement-loving public will
be glad to learn of the above espec-
tally with the added vaudeville feat
ure
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
DOG ATTACKS CHILD.
Little Daughter Of Wilson Kearns Has
Ear Nearly Torn on.

While playing Thursday afternoon
In front of her home on North Second
street, Halle, the three-year-old
daughter of Mr. Wilson Kearns, was
attacked by a large SHEPHERD log be-
longing to Mr.. William Yontz. The
left side OF he child's face was badly
decorated by the dogs teeth and the
ear almost torn from her head. Other
than the fact that the ear will be
deformed. II is thought that the in
juries will not prove serious. Mayor
Cushwa has ordered the dog to be
killed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

Boys Tampcr With Switch and Loaded
Car Left Track and Many PAS
sengers Injured.

A wreck occarred at $40 o'clock.
Sunday evening on the Hagerstowr
and Funkstown trolley line in which
= car loaded with passengers was de-
rallied and u n.mber OF persons re-
ceived minor Injuries. The derailment
was due to an open switch. which had.
evidently been turned by some boys
who were seen lettering about thes
neighborhood during the afternoon.
The accident happened as Car No. s3s
was returning from Fnnixstown. The
car was IN charge of Motorman VIII
liam Neal and Conductor Wilbur Cole
man. That the wreck was. not more
serious was probably due to the
prompt work or Motorman Neal in.
stopping the car.
The switch that caused the deraii.
ment is located just east OF the pass
ing switches. Corbettss Addition. 1t
leads to the stone quarry at that
place. II has not been kept locked
heretofore, being operated with Il le-
yer upon the end OF which Ii a large
iron ball. The fact mat the switch
was not locked afforded some one an
opportunity to tamper with II.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
For the Campaign.

The Daily Register. except Sunday
will be sent from now until after
the election Nov. 7th. to any address
outside the city OF Wheeling for 81
payable in advance.
This Is specially low rate for tie
the Daily Register and every reader
OF this PAPER wishing to keep thor
oughIy posted on state and national
politics should send in his name and
money Immediately.
The Weekly Register will be sent
from now until after the election,
Nov. Z, for rs cents. payable in adj
vance. Address Register, Wheeling. w
Va, Subscription Department. G-s-tf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

There is yet one county to select
delegates and that is Lincoln but
tire are but IA delegates from this
county and 1t is evident that they
will be divided in such manner
that neither of the candidates will get
a sufficient number to bring their to-
tails up to more than 400 in which
case there will still be almost rs shy
OF enough to nominate It will require
good portion of the Ohio county del
egatin for either OF the candidates to
win on the first ballot. The Lincoln
county selection OF delegates will take
plac on Friday next.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
SPECIAL EDITION
silver Jubilee OF the chambsr.bur0
Repository.

The Chamt ersburg Repository ap-
peared Friday in honor of the 25th an
nivers;sry in special edition of %
pages. The anniversary numbe. II in
teresting and notable. II is filled with
matter OF such nature that the paper
il well worth the time and attention
Of every reader. Mr.. A. Nevin Pom
e-oy, the owner and editor of the Re-
pository is good newspaper man,
and can shape up a good big special
edition without much trouble. The
Repository is good newspaper and
The World hopes to see it grow until
it celebrates its golden anniversary
and still continue to increase after
that time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
w. and |. Graduates.

At the commencement exercises OF
Washington and Lee university, Lex
ington, Va, Wednesday, 81 diplomas
were awarded. Mr.. Howard Newton
Clendenning, Of Bunker Hill, was
graduated In the department OF civil
engineering, and Mr.. Louis Knott
Koontz, of Shepherdstown, received
the degree Of bachelor arts. Mr.. Hen
ny w. Gassman, of Lexington. former
ly of this city, was also graduated In
the bachelor of arts department.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
WANTED TO KEEP COMB
colored Woman Had to Pay SAYS
For Refusing to Give Up Property
to Owner.

Mrs. Willis Hubbard, a colored
woman living on Charles street, was
arrested Saturday evening, charged
with retaining comb valued at 81
which her son, Mat. Hubbard, found
on the street, and which she refused
to surrender to the owner, Mrs. Ed
ward Custer. The Hubbard woman
was released on her own recognizance
for a hearing this morning at II
O'Clock before Justice Smith.
She relented at the hearing and
consented to give the comb to Mrs.
Custer, who lives at the corner Of
Martin and Raleigh streets. The de-
fendant paid the costs which amount
ed to Safes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
WILL GO BY Q. a o.
Red Men Not Able to Get Trolley
Service.

Tuscarora Tribe No. so of the Inn
proved Order OF Red Men, will attend
tie big demonstration at Frederick on
the Fourth. going to that city by the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad and not
by way of Haeerstown and the electric
line. The superintendent OF the troll
ley system sent word to the order this
morning. saying that no cars would
be available for that day. This will
make 1t necessary for the Red Men
and the City band. which will ac-
company them, to take No. on the
B. and O., the morning of the Fourth
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
To stop any pain anywhere in 2

To stop any pain anywhere in 20
minutes, simply take just one Of DR..
Shops Pink Pain Tablets. Pain
means congestion-blood pressure
that is all. DIR. Shops Headache--or
Pink Pain Tablets-will quickly
coax blood pressure away from the
pain centers. After that. pain is gone.
Headache, Neuralgia, painful periods
with women, etc. get instant help. ~
Tablets Csc. Sold by all dealers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
GOES TO HOSPITAL
Policeman Heck Sent to Baltimore for
Treatment.

From The World OF Tuesday.
Policeman Matthew Heck, North
High street. went to Baltimore this
afternoon where he will be treated for
chronic ailment. He was accompan-
fed by his daughter. Mrs. Cora Dorm.
Officer Heck has been Ill for three
months or more. Recently he had
partly recovered when he resumed his
duties on the force, but the old all
ment returning. he quit work. The
wish will be general here that he may
soon recover his health.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
SECRETARY WILL RESIGN
His Successor viii be General
Luke E. Wright.
CONGRATULATIONS TELEGRAMS
Defeated Candidates Are First 70 Ex-
tend Congratulations and OFFER
Support.

Washington, d. c., June 19.-When
Mr. Taft arrived at the White House
at sos o'clock last night he was seen
by the president for the first time
since the nomination. The president
received him by appointment, and at.
ter heartily congratulating him upon
his victory talked over with the sec
retary number of matters concern
ing governmental affairs which viii be
affected by Tafts resignation to enter
the campaign, and also about other
matters of political character, such
as the vice presidency, the chairman
ship of the national committee and
the conduct of the campaign.
More than 900 kilograms awaited
Mr.. Taft's arrival home Among them
were the following:
Indianapolis, June IS.
Accept my most cordial congratu-
lations upon your nomination and best
wishes for successful administration.
Charles W. Fairbanks"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
WILL PRoHATED
Michael Monaghan Bequeaths Every
thing to His Wife.

From The World of Tuesday.
The last will and testament OF the
late Michael Monaghan was placed on
record 4 the Office of County Clerk
Bender today. He bequeaths all his
real estate and personal property to
his wife, Mrs. Hanora Monaghan, to
do with as she sees fit. Mrs. Mona
CHAN is appointed sole executrix, with
out bond. The will was made Novem-
Der 2, 1897 and is signed by D. II.
Barry and John Dumford as witnesses.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
Increase For Mail Carriers.

Word has been received at the post
Office In this city that the salaries Of
the mail carriers on all routes, ex.
cepting No. 9, will be raised to $1,000,
beginning July ], 1908. The salary
now is 5000, the increase being $loO
year for each OF the carriers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

On Sunday, June '2s. the moon will
pass between the earth and the sun,
causing an eclipse, which will be yis-
ible throughout the entire United
States and also in Central America,
Northern South America and South
western Europe. and the extreme west
coast of Africa. The eclipse win be-
gin at $40 a. M, Philadelphia time
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
IN CARRIAGE BUSINESS.
Mr.. p. }. Lang Has Built Modern
Plant at Tulsa, Okla.

The many friends of Mr.. p. j..
Lang, formerly superintendent of the
Auburn Wagon works, tins city, will
be glad to learn that he has just COM
pleted a wagon and carriage manu-
featuring plant in his new home town,
Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr.. Lang and his
family left here April I, and in the
short time since then he has built up
a thriving industry in Tulsa. His new
plant is q modern brick structure and
is being fitted out with all the ma
chinery necessary for the carriage
making Eusiless.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS.

Margaret Hogan. a student at Barn
nard, is blind, but tends lectures regus
larly.
The German emperor has we'll
equipped pottery which brings hims
In $4,000.
The popular vote in 1904 aggregateasl
over l3.50o.000, OF which Rooseveta
received 100000.
During the reign OF William and
Mary bachelors and wldowers over 25
years were taxed shilling yearly.
In New Zealand everybody ID bound
by law to take weekly half holiday
and there must be no Sinking the OBJ
legation.
Considerable progress has BEEN
made with scheme for temporary in
terchange OF public school teachers
between different parts OF the British
empire.
There are indications that co-educas
ton will be introduced In the common
schools or Berlin in the lower classes
and up to the point where the girls
begin to get instruction in domesttA
science.
The international COMMITTEES OF dia-
mond merchants is said to be In fair
way to restore harmony between the
hostile interests. The De Beers and i
Premier mine companies have resum-
ed negotiations.
The illustrious post Of dramatic
critic OF the Paris Debats has been
vacated by Emile Faguet on sccount
OF IN health and Henri de Regnier. the
poet, who gave the Hyde lectures m
the United States six or seven years
ago, has succeeded to IL.
A Paris paper complains that no
journalist has yet been buried In the
Pantheon. and mentions as representa-
tives OF the craft who ought to be
there Chanteaubriand. Benjamin Con-
stant, Paul Louis Courier, Armand
Carrel, mile de Girardin and Louis
veuillot.
Lecturing In Paris on the Miracles
OF Lourdes,' the Able Condo limited
the curative power OF suggestion" to
functional as distinct from organic
disease and asserted that $50 cases Of
organic disease, chiefly cancer and
tuberculosis, had been completely
cured at the shrine
A correspondent writes to the Lon.
don Times to suggest that the consid-
cradle number OF artists whose work
are accepted, for the Royal Academy,
but not hung through lack OF space,
might have their names printed on the
backs Of the catalogue as some slight
mitigation OF their hard fate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

Secretary taft will Immediately re-
linquish his post as head OF the war
department. He will place his letter
Of resignation in the hands of Presi-
dent Roosevelt today. The day it
takes effect has not been fixed but
will be about June 26 or July 1. Presi-
dent Roosevelt is anxious that Mr..
Taft leave clean desk for General
Luke E. Wright, his successor, in the
war department, and the secretary in
tends to DO so. About 10 days will
be required to clean up matters, which
include appointments to vacancies in
the Philippine commission, some Pam
anna matters and. the purchase for the
Cuban government OF certain church
property in Oriente Province, Cuba,
about which Secretary Taft yesterday
reached with Mgr. Giuseppe Aversa,
the Cuban Apostolic delegate, an
agreement which will probably be
made public tomorrow. The prospect
i've trouble at Panama next month
VIII not interfere with Mr.. Tafts
resignation about July !.
Mr.. Taft will receive the committee
upon notification bearing the conven-
ton tidings of his election as standard
bearer at his former home in Cincin-
natl This event will occur after the
democratic convention has been held,
90 that Mr.. Taft's letter OF acceptance
win join issue with the proposed DEM
ocnatic national platform. Mr. Taft
has made no plans whatever for his
vacation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
Chicago. June Is.

Chicago, June IS.
l"You have been nominated as the
candidate for president by the repub-
lican national convention. ] heartily
congratulate you. Yon will be elected
by the people in November. Illinois
will cast her electoral vote for YOU
Whatever / can do for YOUR success
and that of the ticket win be done.
-. G. Cannon"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
Albany, June Is.

Albany, June Is.
1--WE heartily congratulate you on
your nomination. Under your admin
istration the welfare of the country
will be assured.
Charles E. Hughes"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
Chicago, June IS.

please accept my sincere congrat-
ulations and best wishes for your sue
cess, which is certain.
WIN. B. Mckinley"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27
"Pittsburg. June IS.

"Pittsburg, June IS.
81 sincerely congratulate you upon
the result at Chicago. Pennsylvania,
as usual, will head the column of
your cordial supporters.
4, "P. c. Knox"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

The popular vote In 1904 aggregated
over l3.50o.000, OF which Roosevelt
received 100000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

The international COMMITTEES OF dia-
mond merchants Is said to be In fair
way to restore harmony between the
hostile interests. The De Beers and
Premier mine companies have resum-
ed negotiations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

The illustrious post Of dramatic
critic of the Paris Debats has been
vacated by Emile Faguet on sccount
OF III health and Henri de Regnier, the
poet, who gave the Hyde lectures IN
the United States six or seven years
ago, has succeeded to II.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-06-27

During the reign of William andi
Mary bachelors and wldowers over ~
years were taxed shilling yearly.