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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-20

A Remarkable Editorial

In its issue of Tuesday, November
3, the morning of election. the New
YORK Herald printee remarkable edi-
torial 1t was remarkable because the
Herald, while along supporting Mr..
Taft, warned the psople-kt the very
opening of the polls-thats victory fer
the republican party might spell dis
astsr for the American republic.
Following Is an extract from this re-
markable editorial:
"The citizen who deposits his ballot
in accordance with the dictates Of his
judgment and enscienee can afford to
seek his business and pleasure with a
tranquil mind, assured that the peo-
pl. sontrel, and will continue to con-
troll, the destiniss OF the state and Ha-
ton, regardless Of the alterations of
any man who fancias that he is ap-
pointed by heaven to rule them and
regulate their lives. Every student of
history, even though he be a republl-
can, admits the desiIability Of an eff
fective opposition as check upon the
otherwise unrestrained power and eK-
travagsnce, aud many agree with Col
ohel Henry Watterson that as 1t took
war to overthrow the long domination
OF the Democratic party, SO a further
lease OF power to the republican party
may SO intrench it that emily revolu-
ton will ever disledge It, Hence a ma
tons dsIs octatic victory would be
welcomed by considerable body of
citizens and would cause no shock to
business, since any idiosyncrasies of
the executive would be opposed by
republican senate"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-20
The Utility Csat.

Undoubtedly the number of women
who must make ore long coat answer
for all-round daytime service ia greatly
In the msjority, and to such il adj
dressed the statement that in selecting
such a garment it will be better to Sc
cure a material not too heavy for ort1i-
nary autumn and spring use, relying
upon extra wraps for additional
warmth in winter. ANY of the me-
dunn weight worsteds, supposing al
ways that they are close and firm of
weave, are advised, but special atten-
tion must he devoted to their coIoripr.
which should show a preponderancs
of white or gray rather than black.
dark brown, blue or green, as the dust
seems to settle on weaves In those col
srs as though with firm determine
ton TO cling in the.proverbialIy broth
erly manner, whereas white, gray and
tan simply become Bit more dull.
but never look actually rusty.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-20
A Tribute To Gen. Lee.

"Robert E. Lee WAS the greatest
general America has ever known and
one of the foremost In the world said
Cart. r. l.. Gross, OF London, an Of
ncer of the Twenty-fourth regiment,
South Walks Borderers. British arnv,
| at the Arlington. Capt. Cross has
been in this couatry since October no q X
ing study of the battlefelds Of the
civil war from q strategicai point OF
view. He spent sevelal days at Get
tysburg, which he says, affords the
greatest panoramic view OF a battle
field In this or any other country.
"Lee is regarded In Eerope as great
a strategist as any European array of
ficer In history, ranking with Napo-
leon, y continued Capl. Gross. e have
no prejudice in favor of either array in
the civil war, and have studied the to-
biographical conditions of the battle
fields from the viewpoint OF army of
ficer, solely to determine the points Of
vantage both sides had and the man
ner in which they utilized them. |
have no hesitency in saying that had
the Confederate forces had the same
number of men that the Federal army
had The south would have been vie
torious.
"At Gettysburg the Southern arm
weuld have won had Lee been able to
make bold stroke on either the fist
or second day, but with nofood for his
men On the third day he had to give
way. Lees genius was demonstrated
more sirikingly, perhaps In the pea
insular campaign against Mcclellan,
in which he divided his army and re-
united 1t on the field Of battle. Again,
in Poye's campaign, in the same year,
August, 1852, he again separated his
forces, in the face of a superior oppos-
ing army, and reunited it on the Man
assas battlefield, winning a victory.
He did it again before Antietam.
"But the boldest, the greatest, bat
tie Lee ever fought was at Chancel-
lorsville, III May 1865. when he sent
Jackson around Hooker's right. That
was the stroke of a genius. Beyond
all argument, Lee was the greatest
general Ame;ica ever produced, and
do not in any sense sdesire to detract
from the genius Of Grant, who was
great general. The wonderful lighting
qualities displayed by both ar nies
in the civil war make the American
soldier ono OF the foremost in the world
and there is nothing to fear from the
Japanese or any other nation if the
americans show the same pluck they
displayed in the evil war England's
army is moro akin to that of the
United States than any other Euro
pean nation, because we have to de-
pend largely upon volunteers. | have
the greatest admiration for the AM
orican ldier in particular, ard, as |
have suggested, the battlefelds of the
civil war provide study for army Of
ticers the world ever that they can
profit by UNNECESSARILY"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-20
A Correspondents Reservoir

What wonderfully resourceful let
ter file Theodore Roosevelt has. No
matter what Political depravity js
fastened upon some man whom the
president has courted and whose sup
port he has solicited, the president
Immediately digs up a letter written
long months before in which he shows
thst he knew i. all the time and had
already denounced the man. After
this dear Hartman letter-sud
also after getting the benefit Of the
Hartman contribution, he produced
another letter, written TO my Dear
Sherman" in which he denounced
Harriman-but it wasn't until the
Hartman deal was exposed. He
snuggled up to Foraker until the For
aker deal was exposed then the let
ter file was once more drawn upon.
He knew all the tine that Standard
oil had contributed 100000 to the
Roosevelt campaign fund in 1904. but
not until the fact was made public did
he drag out his letter file and show
how much he had deprecated that
contribute all these weary months.
Talk about Alladin's lamp! Its magic
is as nothing when compared to the
wonderful possibilities of the Roesey
Welt letter file.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-20

There will be general regret among
the masses that Mayor Tom Johnson
fight fer the three-cent street fare in
Cleveland will probably end in failure
The railways are new insthe hands of
the courts, and will be operated by the
receivers under the lowest possible
fares.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-20

Messrs. II. l.. behaves and /. M.
Kettering will sell a fine lot OF horses,
cows, wagons harness and farming i'm =
plensnts at their place one mile
North Of BaxtsTon Nov. 80,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-20

e The Rev. Dallas Tucker. of Bedford
City, Va, has accepted call to Em-
manuel Episcopal Church at Harriaen
burg, Va. He was fcrmsrly rector of
Zion Episcopal church in Charlestown,
w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-20

Miss FloreRcs Dawson. wAe has
been Ill at her hsms ON North Qusen
Streets able TO be out again.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-20
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

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tam's Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
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ing-down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it!
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Addr9sS, Lynn. Mass.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-20
FOR SALE

ION OALL
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nice properties at Wnebrenner's cross roads, cheap
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-20
FOUR GIRLS
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Read what They Jay.

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The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22
ON THE FIRING LINE

Some hot skmsng for positions of advantage between the a
minraons official and the forces of the opposition have
marked the last few days the great battle for delegates the Ma
tiona Republican convention begins
The strates have been work
expected skrmshes
order that General Public Opinion the great
the reinforcement busy the side that
likely Florida the the first
the that split selected
delegates entirely federal ocehoers
for Taft the other firmly opposed the Secay candidacy
and the presidents dictatorship makes clear that the battle itself
going to be long and hard and that likely be bit
campaign that follow the
great parties of the nation
That the administration demanding the active allegiance Taft
army
charge President federal patronage
advantage received ugly endorsement the United States
when Senator Foraker replying
denial of the President produced proof fb and convincing
appear that somebody playing deep dirty politics be
hind the Presidents authority The character of these skiises
the genuneness Tats supposed
and widely published popularity and also life very
patronage bought nomination would
make the campaign follow such wakaway for the Republican
candidate be this the proceedings
retay Taft is big able oceful man but days
prove that his candidate the hands of keener and
Napoeanic politician than he himself In short Roo
ve proxy the field and Roosevelt is the fighter
that occupied the presidents chair
From the beginning in Florida, where Negro Republicans hold
be that the Negro delegates from the South
wangng questions Negro personal
political interests and have fears for the result.
Southern Negro the
greatest years campaign present
tions it will rather be the Negro of the North and West.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22
PUDDING THeT WILL KEEP.
Savory and Cheap Dessert Ready to
Serve at Any Time.

One-half cup beef suet chopped fine
one and one-half cups seeded raisins.
one cup New Orleans molasses, one
cup milk, three cups fir DR., one.haB
teaspoon soda dissolved in warm wa
ter; beat the nolasses and soda water
well; add milk, suet, raisins, then
flour. Put in an airtight vessel and
set in boiling water 10 steam four
bours. Sauce for same. One pint
water thickened with two tablespoons
cornstarch, one-half teaspoon CHINA
NOR. half cup sugar; just little nut
meg and allspice juice Of one lemon.
little grated rind, whisky to taste;
boil and serve hot When done and
turned out on a plate it resembles
fruit cake. Slice as much as you
want in thin slices and put the re-
naming portion away. Turn a gran
lite cooking vessel over it to keep it
moist, and it will keep long time.
When you want to serve it again cut
as much as you need and ~.sfu it by
steaming In closed vessel.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22
sADDLE OF HUMAN Skin.
Remarkable Object in Possession ef
Philadelphia Man.

Human skin can be prepared, tan
ned and made into durable articles
as successfully as can the skin OF
horses and other animals. The result.
Ing leather is very much like dogskin
DR. pigskin. William Hansell of Phila-
delphia has the largest article which
has ever been known to be made
from human skin-a beautiful pure
white saddle-and any one examing 1t
would be at loss to tell the kind
Of skin from which it is made. The
pores have a familiar look, but the
Skin itself is Of an astonishing thick.
ness. The saddle was made from the
skin of a man. A woman's skin, ge.
orally speaking, would be too delicate.
Human skin leather is a very rare
article and there is no general trade
n It. Sometimes physician will
have piece, made ipto cover for
an instrument case, and occasionally
medical students get enough to be
made into purse or a pair of slip
pers. Patients sometim' have a belt
or book made from limb which has
been amputatsd.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22
ONCE MORE.

OF
being properly recognized the otherwise cautious plans
being the Republican Colorado While
pleasant fact that the party harmonious its general DESIRES
that ghtfu
that weighy consideration which they deserve Concessions
choice candidate
Cancellation
great national
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22
Et11nttn1t'E
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By DIR. j. c. ARMSTRONG,
Editor oil the Central Baptist.

ence forbearan all this goody habit
love which he calls the bond of perecness
plead for place for these affections and emotions religious
conceptions and religious worship No apology be
erae
ment and emotion And such performance hardly
pored than that where the minister dwes speculative
and furnishes intellectual that beautiful
snowflake In such service the shedding of tear might be considered
breach of etiquette
The psalms and the hymns and the experimental writings
Testament abound heart and much the New
belongs the Every with blood Much
the desires the heart Our hymns not ncate truth
they written by philosophers They the fruits
perinc not of theology not of instruction
what would be him do but the longing
yearnng.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22
A Chance for a Bargain.

An lrishman who had begun to prac-
lice photography went into shop to
purchase a small bottle in which to
mix some of his solutions. Seeing one
be wanted, he asked the chemist how
much it would be. WELL" said the
chemist, at will be twopence as it is.
but If you want anything in 1t, l won't
tharge you for the bottle" Then"
said Pat, put cork in it."
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22

Worry has never been known to benefit
anyone; on the contrary, it always Injuries
by sapping the nervous energy and robbing
the body of the strength so necessary to any
degree of happiness in life.
If woman allows worry to take hold Of
her she finds it extremely difficult to over
come the habit. 1t so presses down upon her
life that usefulness vanishes and she becomes
morbid, ultra-sensitive creature, of little
use to either herself or Others
= Worry brings in its train the tagged brain,
the wrinkled brow, and the dull eye, sense
of lassitude and premature loss of youth
fulness.
Whenever it is present all realization of
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH.
Monday Evening Feb. d, 'O8

Mr.. Harrison has equal as reader of my
verse. Paul Laurence Dunbar
PROGRAM
When Malindy Sings. Dunbar
Little Brown Baby. -. Dunbar >r-
In De Mo'nin'. Dunbar Nir' harrison
How Lucy Backslid. :. il. Dunbar
Solo-The Great White Throne ~
Mrs. Lillian H. Jones
Merchant OF Venice, Court Scene-Sh Shakespeare
...................M Mr.. Harrison
Solo-Ihe Lost Chord. Mr.. Clarence G. Clark
The Wreck of the Julie Plante0
.............. Drummond
Mon Choul Castor. Drummond ! Mr. Harrison
Encouragement ..... Dunbar
De Pahty y............. Dunbar
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22

The emotions of the heart are given di-
vinely. They rank with the intellect and
the will. Out of them are the issues of life.
The beautiful list of beatitudes is de-
scription of the godly man, not in terms of
philosophy or logic or science or outward
service, but in terms of the moral and emo
tional. When Paul described the change
which ought to take place in every convert
ed man, he borrowed his figures from the tai
lor or milliner. The garments which were
to be laid aside were described as anger,
wrath, malice, covetousness and love for
things which are unholy. He described
well-dressed Christian as one who is clad in
mercy, kindness, humility. meekness. pa
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22

building great central forces the of under
dons which separate him absolutely from the master whom he
1t not the giving of the creation of charitable institutions
that builds the feeling of brotherhood The
ents He that your go he
recognition Of his manhood The shop girl wants honor her
anhood respect her in the which tong
You dc much make that task and create atmosphere
which she and alike members of the divine society
fellow soldiers Christ
This brings into view the relation of the church these social
problems You and somehow other bring the who works
with his hands to recognize his place. his his
the church of God The first the
OF worship the service the who work with their hands
the life of the church that spirit which will
derstand and it. There but do that
turning % of the hour theory of social reconstruction
philosophy which undertakes society te which
their
the face the Master
triumph
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22
Richard B. Harrison
READER ENTERTAINER

Public entertainers who give impersonations
of the Negro rarely gets very far from making
him grotesque, and only the ''comical' in
the Negro character.
Mr.. Harrison sees deeper; being Negro, he
understands their every characteristic and SYM
pathizes with their varying emotions.
AS it takes an irishman to understand the
Irish, SO does it take Negro-man to understand
the Negro Mr.. Harrison delves into the very
soul OF his characters, bringing forth their
thoughts and feelings clothed in correct dialect
and expression, and presents them to his audi
ences perfectly lifelke, fresh and firsi-handed;
nature and art being perfectly blended in his
impersonations as to render it impossible to dis
Germ where one ends and the other begins. M M
Mr.. Harrison accentuates his renditions, when
desired, by the use of stereopticon pictures and
views OF his characters and their surroundings
in colors, giving his audiences their first oppor-
tunity of enjoying illustrated recitations.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22
Ohltgattnn nf tlrr Thurrh
tn thr mnrktttgntan
By BISHOP HENRY C. POTTER.

You and 1, whether disposed to like the sit
uaton not-and most of us resent it as an nsuffer-
able impertinence-are confronted in this rcpubli.
and in this twentieth century with incomparably the
most tremendous problem in its relation to the right
construction of human society with which the re-
public has yet had to DEAL and that problem is the
problem of the uncaton of the ideas and sympathies
and purposes and aims of men.
First of all, to recognize the situation, the
tremendous convouton, the transformation, 1 may
venture to call it. which has to pass in the work.
ingmans life by the invention of machinery by the
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22
Chill Chicken.

Boil a chicken until tender, cool 1t
and chop it fine. Wash and dry a cup
full of rice. put it into pot containing
hot lard or butter and fry it few min
utes. Then add some chopped toma-
toes, onions, salt and chilli powder to
taste. Pour all over the chicken, add
ing some OF the broth from the fowl.
Put over the fire until very hot and
serve. Add, If you like, mushrooms
and peas to the other vegetables.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-22
Thr
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By DIR. MADISON c. PETERS.
Preacher and Lecturer.

ambition is impossible hope takes wings and awa
prospects of existence sink into the dust of despair
ed again.
CHEEKY nature is necessary to a woman for su
are air and water. We look for cheer and brighn,
ans being, and she who is without these attributes
in nature.
The who believes in herself, who is conscio
of character and of her strength of brain and body
would be impossible to the worrier.
Enough vital energy is wasted in this useless,
harmful fatal worry to all the affairs of the
world if exerted in the right direction.
Woman's success failure, happiness mis-
cry, depends almost entirely upon herself; luck
ters into the matter little or not at all.
You can do your part to make the world bright
er and better. Look aloft, not down. Be bright not
gloomy. Be joyous, not sad Not content with being
happy yourself, do your best to make others happy.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-24

came in.

came in.
Tolbert declined to make any state
ment for publication yesterday. He
arrived in Columbia minus his coat
and had to purchase one early yestcr-
day morning. He appeared On tic
streets yesterday looking as we'll as
ever and looked none the worse us a
result Of his exciting experience of
the day. before. 1t is said, however,
that he. is badly bruised about the
body and arms and has some sears on
his head
To Il friend yesterday he denied
that the trouble originated over his
trying to register negroes to vote in
the bond election. lie denied that he
had aided any negroes in securing
registration certificates for the pur-
pose Of voting them in this election;
in fact, did not vote himself He said
he was opposed to the bond issue, as
were some of the oldest and best De-
mocratS Of Ninety Six, and ,there was
n" occasion for working politics into
the bond issue fight.
1t is understood that Tolbert has
attorneys and will take
some action in the courts concerning
the treatment he received, but as to
this Inc would have nothing to say.
lie says that he has lawyer in
Greenwood, but it is understood that
he consulted another here yesterday.
Joe Tolbcrt was reminded by the
reporter that il was just ten years
ago this November that Tolbcrt paid
a hurried visit to Columbia. at that
time he came with Col. Jno. r. Tol-
bert, who had been sprinlllcd with
bird shot in the terrible Phoenix
riots. Col.|Tolbcrt at that time was
n wolf at bay, fearless and full Of
fight. but without strength to fight
The following is the Democratic
nat ional PLATFORM:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-24

driven from the station to Fairyicw
py MIR. Bryan. The two held Il
lengthy conference on reaching the
Bryan home, awhere Mr.. Williams cx-
pected to spend the night.
One thing is definitely settled and
That is that the craftsmanship of the
national committee will not 60 to Il
Southern man because Of the attitude
OF the Southcrncrs toward the negro.
Although Mr.. Bryan thinks highly of
MIR. Ollie james of Kentucky and his
name was prominently considered for
the place, the position taken by Mr..
James some Time ago in favoring the
disfranchiscmcnt of the negro made
his appointment out Of the question