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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07

The Republican platform seems to
suit the "malefastors of great wealth.
and Mr.. Roosevelt has assured Senator
Hopkins that he is delighted with it.
Ia it not rathsrsingular to see the trust
buster and the trust maker both salts
fed? Have trust magnates all reform
ed and the trusts become" good trusts"
or has Mr.. Roosevelt joined the reac
tionary forces of the Republican party
that dictated the most important
planks of the Chicago platform?
AS candidate Taft is to be an under
study of President Roosevelt, and is to
further carry cut "my policies it Is
most important to know just where
the President now stands on the mat
ter of trust busting and the punish
ment of eyil-doers.
What lends color to the charge that
Mr.. Roosevelt is showing reactionary
symptoms is the report that the prose.
cution of the Fertilizer trust has been
discontinued. There is also the fact
that in spite of his seven years work of
the pursui, of ''malefactors of great
wealth. not one of these is IN stripes
though we have been constantly re-
minded they should be.
The President in his Memorial Day
speech declared:
tprhara n hnar, y,la,,f " IF ID icb
by corporations In the past. There will
not be the slightest let-up in the effort
to hunt down and punish avery d.
honest man"
And at Provincetown last year we
were assured:
"Wherever evil-doers can be found
they shall be brought to justice; and
no criminal, high for low, whom we
can reach shall receive immunity"
Has the Fertilizer Trust joined the
ranks of the good trusts, and has "My
dear Hartman" reformed his manage
ment of the.AltonI Railroad? The one
is now free from molestation and tue
greater malefaetor and corruptiontst
has never been prosecuted.
1t is almost impossible TO escape tie
conviction that Mr.. Roosevelt must
have changed his mind about the evil
doors, or has only been talking for
political effect.
Whst, however is most to be fearee
is that candidate Taft is no more hot
footed after bad trusts and corpora
tions than Mr.. Roosevelt has been
The evidence that Wall Street and the
Trust and Railroad interests are fol
Taft raises strong presumption that
he wiz not modest them.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
Texas.
Land of Opportunities.

If YOU are tired of working the billy
and stony farms of Pennsylvania and
West Virginia, or if are tired of work
ing in the mills or coal mines and want
the incest and as fertile farm land as lie
to be found in the entire United States
then we have the land you are locking
for. Or if you are in position to in
vest money we can show you the best
and safest investment to be fornd any
where.
The Panhandle, or orthwestern part
of Texas, where our lands are located,
has as pleasant and healthy climate
during the entire year as any part OF
the United States, and also an abund-
ance of rainfall during the crop-grew-
ing season and plenty of absolutely
fresh water; the land lies very nice and
level, is not wet or swampy, and is ex-
ceptionally fertile and Will raise I'M
usually large crops OF every KIND, In
fact you could make as much or more
than the cost of your farm in the first
year.
We are now selling thi. land for only
SO to $50 per acre, acc ording to DIS
lance from railroads and towns. GOOD
terms. Our excursions go 10 Texas,
twice each month; very low rates ana
first class accom- modations.
Our Next Excursion Leaves Pittsburg
| il the Evening of August II.
Send for our free illustrated booklet
giving full particulars of this land
Now is the time to investigate this
land, as thousands of Northern peo'
pie here located there recently prices
are sure to more than doub i'll the
very near future. We will refund your
entire expense of making the trip II we
| have misrepresented the land.
| We want you TO so with us on oui
next excursion.
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905 Common wealth Bldg, 3l6 tourth
| avenue.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Agents Wanted.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07

The Republican plan for the pup
licity of campaign contributions "aftef
election" is evidently.a political rake
to fool those who believe that contri-
buttons "after election" ia evidently a
political fake to fool those who De-
lieve that contribu tions from trusts
and corporations are returned by re-
ciprocaI favors. Congressman Gaines,
of West Virginia, has let the cat OUT OF
the bag; and as he was Chairman OF
the Committee which favora0ly report
ed the publicity bill, he undoubtedly
knowsall about such political schemes
A dispatch from Hot Springs, where
Mr.. GaIues is visiting Mr.. TAFT, re-
ports Mr.. Ga ines having said today
that he was in sympathy with the ef'
forts of both Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Bryan
to have publicity, but he feared that
the losal political managers, the men
who have to get the "dough," would
do just as they have done in years
gone by and neither Mr.. Taft Nor Mr..
Bryan would be told about it.
II do not say" remarked the West
Virginian,n that that the publicity
laws puts a premium on perjury, but
it puts veraclty at 3 disadvantage. L
am not in favor of any legislation that
makes conscientious man less avail
able as campaign manager than a
man with an elastic conscience"
Congressman Gaines is a shrewd
Republican politician and a leader OF
his party and he plainly tells us that
the Republican managers have to get
athe dough" and that political cor
ruption will flourish as in other cam
paIgns. So all this talk Of not receiving
contributions from Trusts y the inno-
cent Taft and the promise Of publicity
latter election" is but new scheme to
fool the voters. Well we expected as
much.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
BLACK.

A telephone message received here
shortly after IL o'clock Tuesday con-
veyed the sad intelligence of the sud-
den and unexpected death of Mrs.
Eta, wife of Mr.. John Black, which
occurred in Hagerstown Monday noon.
She had undergone an operation cou-
pie or more weeks ago in the local hos
pital and had nearly recovered when
she was taken with relapse and death
followed.
Mrs. Black was sister of Mrs.
James f. Thompson, this city, who,
with her husband, left at once for
Hagerstown.
Beside Mrs. Thompson there survive
her husband and two children, Barba-
IA and Ray; also two brothers and one
sister, Potter Ray and Mrs. H. 9.
SAaull, Roanoke, Va, and Frank Ray,
Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Black was born and reared in
Shepherdstown where she was buried
Wednesday evening following the fun
eaal service at the house at 8 p. IN.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07

The republican state machine Is
making most bitter fight on Candi-
date A. G.. Scherr by saying lad
things about him and his friends. Mr..
Scherr no doubt has his faults but cer-
tainly they cannot b, greater than
those of Mr.. Swisher judging from
what the neighbors of the two men
say. Scherr has the cordial support of
his neighbours and the surrounding
counties while the republicans of
Swisher's section are the stronges. OBJ
ponente he has. The truth is that The
working ofthe machine has become in
tolerabIe 10 the best class of republi-
cans. IT, actions of the machine at the
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
The democratic state convent ton la,

The democratic state convention last
week gave the party as good a ticket
as it has ever presented 10 the voters
Of the state Of West Virginia. From
top to bottom the ticket is composed
Of the very flower of the party lis
candidates are among the leSding bust
ness and professional men of the state.
They are generally men of large eX-
perienee in public matters and have al
ready rendered efficient official service
to the state. There is not man ON
the ticket against whom there can be
said anything Of a derogatory charsc-
ter. They are aboN e reproach and de-
serve the support of every patriotic
citizen Of the state. There is striking
contrast between these gentlemen and
those composing the two republican
tickets. If there is any crime In
that has not been charged against
the heads of the two republi-
can tickets by members of their own
marty we have never heard of it. 1t is
well established fact that neither OF
the two republican candidates for gov
ernor ale fl for the office for which
they are running and there certainly
could not be airy better testimony
than that offered by republicans
them selves.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07

Notice is hereby given that there
will be q meeting of democrats of
Berkeley county at the grand jury
rooms the at court house ON Tuesday
night Aug. IL, at s o'clock for the pur-
pose Of organizing Bryan and Kern
club. All democrats and those whose
intention is to vote the democratic
ticket at tho coming election are urged
to be present and participate in the
meeting. Let there be full turnout,
Committee.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
State Senator, 10th District,
&C. MCINTYRE,
of Morgan county.

The Charleston convention brought
into prominence new leader vino Will
in the future he looked to with as much
Difference as any man in the party.
That man is Hon. George /. Neal, OF
the city Of Huntington. Mr. Neal was
the chief manager of the campaign CT
Hon. Lewis Bennett and his work was
most able and efficient. Whilst there
were all sorts Of claims being made by
friends of different candidates Neal
steadfsst!y held cut that Bennett
would have hundred votes more than
necessary TO nominate him and the
first ballot showed even mere than
Neal claimed He is the best organizer
in the state and has a most remarka-
BILE faculty for reading The future far
ahead. Keep your eye on Neal.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County Commissioners

Mr.. Editor:
The vote of Berkeley County re-
quest that you announce the name OF
Mr.. Gilbert S McKown, Of Martins
burg, as a candidate for the Democrat
ic nomination for County Commits
sioner.
Mr.. McKown's business integrity
and wide experience with County az
fairs lit him admirably to discharge
the duties of the Office.
Many Voters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
For House of Delegs ties.

Mr.. Editor:
We are requested by the many
friends o. MIR. John w. Sperow OF
Failing Waters District TO announce
his name as candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for House of Dele
gates.
Mr.. Sperow is one Of the most sde-
cessful farmers, and is well qualified
to discharge the duties of the office.
Many Voters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
For House Of Delegates.

Mr.. Editor:
You are requested TO announce the
name of Mr.. Lewis II. Thompson, of
MartinsbuIg District, as candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
House of Delegates.
Mr.. Thompson is one of our most
successful young business men. He is
a thorough Democrat and will make a
splendid run
Many Voters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
Legal Notice

state OF West virginia.
County OF Berkeley, SIS:
I Harold H. Bender, Clerk of the County
Court of the County and Stale aforesaid, do
hereby certify that at a special session of the
County Court OF said County held at the court
house thereof on the LIST day of July, 1868, the
following order was entered upon the minutes
thereof
Wood r. Wood, Peter $. Tederick and ten
others and of the petition OF ID. X Ross, ]. Is.
Clary, q. r. Moler and three others, asking
for char ges in the boundaries of voting pre-
cincts in Hedgesville District, as follows: Pre-
cincb No (known as Hecgesville), Precinct
No (knOwn as Columbus), and Precinct No.
known as Dry Run)
Tne court after having duly considered the
petitions, ordered the following changes to
be made:
Precinct, No. /, Hedgesville
The boundaries to be changed SO as to run
a follows:
beginning on the east side of Back Creek
and the Warm Spring Road near Fuss's thence
following the Warm Spring Road TO the cor
porAte limit of Hedgesville; thence with the
aid corporate limits to the top of the noun
tain north Of He'd gss lille thence following the
top Of the mountain TO py-road leadlns
aoross the mountain; thence with the said
S"rth Noun tain Road; thence with the south
side OF the said road to Spring Mills, AT the
Falling Waters District line; thence Following
The Failing Waters District line to the inter
section OF the Marlinsburg apd Bedingten
Road; the noe along the Warm Spring Road to
the intsrse ction of the Ridge Road, near
timers Shop; thence running n straight line
from the said intersection northwesterly to a
poipt on the top of North Mountain and in
The old precinct boundary line; thence follow
.ne q new line seuthwestelly along the comb
or top of the mountain 20 the Parks Gap Road
AZ the top of the gap thence following the
northerly side of Parks Gap Road 10 the east
erly end OF the Parks Gap Bridge; thence fol
lowing The easterly banks OF Back Creek To
The place of beginning.
Precinct No 2, Columbus.
The boundaries OF Precinct No. to be
amended so far as affected by the changes
abeye in the bound ries of Precinct No | and
in accord anes with them.
Precinct No. 4, Dry Run.
( The boundary lines OF Precinct No. 70 be
amend cd so as to conform TO the new bonn
| dary lines of Precinct No. l., above.
/ TIE Clerk Is directed to poet and publis h
! copies of this orderas provided By Chapter ),
! Sac & Of Abe State Of " est Virg mia.
I Given under ny hand AID the seal Of said
| Court this second day of July m the year 1908.
/ Harold II. Bender
Clerk County Court of Berkeley Co. ". Va
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
Deaths
BROWN

Mr.. Robert Brown, OF Faulkner aV-
enue, died at 1890 o clock Saturday OF
complication OF ailments, aged ~
years. He had been an invalid for two
years.
He is survived by his wife and the
following children: Thomas, VIII
liam, Harry, James, Bessie, May Pearl
ard Lucy.
Mr.. Brown was native OF Berkeley
county. He moved here last spring
from Frederick county. He was re-
tired farmer and well and favorably
known in the county.
The funeral took place Monday
morning from the Northern Methodist
church, a I'd the services were conduct
ed by the pastor Rev. Mr.. Wright. In
terment was in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07

convention tsur years ago was 80 hign
handed that many good people refuSed
to vote the ticket and this year tbe
conduct was even worse thanseyer be-
fore. 1t is no wonder that there mas
been a bolt.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
For Assessor

Please announce Martin l.. Payne
rs candidate for the office Of assessor
for the County of Berkeley subject to
the action of the democratic county
co lvention.
Many Voters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
For House of Delegates.

Mr.. Editor:
We are requested by friends to an
nounce Dr. M. S. Buffers name as a
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
tion for House of Delegates. DIR. But
Ter is resident of Hedaesville and is
well qualified to discharge the duties of
the office. He will make an excellent
candidate.
Many Voters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
For Assessor

Please announce #. M. Hess, of Ar
den district, as a Candidate for the po-
sition of County Assessor for Berkeley
county subject to the action of the
reguler democratic county convention.
Many Voters.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
Welded.

M'ss'Nora May Bowers, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. James Bowers, of
North Mountain. and Mr.. John w.
Robertson of the same vicinity, were
married at the home of the brides par
ents by Rev. John G. Lep, on We'd
nesday evening last in the presence Of
few friends.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
BELL.

Word was received here Monday
morning of the death of Miss Lille
Bell, which occurred Sunday evening
at her home in KeT ser. Consumption
was the cause of her death. She wa IS
aged about 50 years. Surviving are
her father, j. V. Bell, and one sister,
Miss Myra Bell.
The remains were brought here Mon
day morning on No. 2 and, in charge
of Undertaken Kegleschatz, were taken
direct to Green Hill cemetery for bur-
iaI. Rev. DR.. J. Paul Wright of the
First Methodist church conducted the
service at the grave.
Miss Bell was born and reared in
Martinsburg where she is well remem
bered as an estimable young lady.
Many years ago the family removed
to Keyser
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
FRIDAY, AUG. ! 1905
Democratic National Ticket

Democratic National Ticket
For President
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN,
of Nebraska.
For Vice President,
JOHN WORTH KERN
of Indiana
For Congress
BENJAMIN II. HINER,
of Franklin County.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-07
For Congress
Democratic State Ticket

Democratic State Ticket
Governor.
LOUIS BENNETT,
of Lewis county.
Secretary of State.
ADAM b. LlTTLEPAGE,
Of kanawha county.
Supt. Free Schools,
1. b. BUSH,
of Summers county.
Auditor,
OSCAR jenkins,
of Wood county.
Treasurer,
JERE A. MILLER,
of Ohio county
Attorney General,
E. II. MORTON
of Webster county.
FOR Judge Supreme Court of Appeals
Long Term
WILLIAM GORDON MATTHEWS
of kanawha County.
Short Term
WALTER PENDLEToN,
of Roane County.
MELVILLE /. PECK,
of Barbour County.
State Senator, 10th District,
A. c. MCINTYRE,
of Morgan county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
ELECTION RESULTS
 IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Columbia, S. C., September 9.-Out of a total vote of over 100000 thus far re- ported to the State in the second demo- cratic primary, E. D. Smiths majority for United States Senator oyer ex-Gov. John Gary Evans is more than 270OO votes. with perhaps 200 or 300 more votes to hear from.
 For superintendent of education, John E. Swearingen has been nominated over Stiles R. Mellichamp.
 The contest for railroad commissioner is still a matter of doubt, with the chances slightly In favor of Caughman, who now has a lead over Cansler of 4O4 votes.
 In the Fifth congressional district, D. E. Finley incumbent, has defeated his opponent, T. B. Butler.
 Returns from the Sixth district show that Congressman J K. Ellerbe has been nominated to succeed himself, defeating J. A. Ragsdale by substantial major
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
INDEX OF TODAY's NEWS

Page 1. Bryan addresses big crowds at Peoria. Orville Wright breaks airship records. Chances good for democrats on Pacific coast. Swlsher wins in West Virginia contest. Congressman Sullivan says he led mob. Georgia legislative session is failure. Congressman Lilley nominated for gov ernor
 Page 2. Attorney General Garber busy on bien- nial report. Sumter mines to resume operations Monday.
 Page 3. Agriculture an important study. Gadsden water works bond issue con- firmed.
 Page 4. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Howard college at East Lake and Bir- mingham college at Owenton open aus piciously. Bids opened for construction of Empire building. Postal clerks devote entire day to reso- 1utions. Hearst, Hisgen and Graves to speak in Birmingham Monday. Layman's missionary movement conven- ton of Presbyterian church to be held here in February. Last of military men leave for home. Business continues to show improve ment.
 Page 6. Iron trade quiet during the week. Page z. Social events. Dolly Dalrymple writes for women.
 Page 8. Much political activity in Ensley Page g. Stocks advance several points, but close below top prices. Cotton is active with some advance. Wheat and oats are lower, while corn is higher
 Page 10. Memphis wins game from Birmingham. Battling Nelson knocks out Joe Cans. Exciting games are played in American leaRuA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10

Memphis, September 9.-A special from Oxford, Miss, quotes former United States Senator w. V. Sullivan as follows, with reference9 to the lynching of last night:
 'I led the mob which lynched Nelse Patton and I'm proud of it. l directed every movement of the mob, and l did everything I could to see that he was lynched.
 Cut a white woman's throat. And negro, Of course I wanted him lynched.
 q saw his body dangling from a tree this morning, and Pm glad of 1t.
 ''When I heard of the horrible crime started to work immediately to get mop. I did all I could to raise one. l was ot inc iail last night I heard Judge Roane advise against lynching. l got up Immediately after and urged the mob to lynch Patton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE
 FAILS IN SPECIAL TERM

Atlanta, September 9.-All indications pointing to the absolute inability of the two houses of the general assembly to agree upon a solution of the convict ques- tion, it is considered probable that an ad- journment sine die will be ordered to- morrow.
 Such a resolution was introduced today in both houses. The members are dis heartened at the futile attempts to reach a common ground of understanding. The house of representatives today adopted a resolution approving the report of the conference committee by vote of 9s to Az. In the senate the vote against a similar resolution was 21 to 16.
 Some of the leading members of the house have given up and gone home. Others are threatening to resign. At the regular session the house passed the Holder bill providing for the disposition of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
TWO WEEKS DELAY
 IN CONTEMPT CASE

Washington, September s-The legal proceedings against President samuel Gompers, Secretary Frank Morrison and John Mitchell of the American Fedora ton of Labor, in which they were charged with contempt of the supreme court of the District of Columbia on account of acts and utterances apropos of the Judgment of that court directing them to cease publishing the name of the Buck Stove and Range company in their i've don't patronize list, were virtually postponed for two weeks after a brief hearing today. Justice Gould of the su. preme court presided
 The postponement was taken at the instance of counsel for the stove com- pany, and in opposition to the expressed wishes of MT. Gompers and his associates who complained of the delay as expen- sive and unnecessary It was stated on behalf of the company, however. that it would be necessary to examine wit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10
THREE MEN HELD
 ON ARSON CHARGE

New Orleans, September S-Julius Idpps. manager; Abe Wolf secretary and treasurer of the Central Glass company of New Orleans, and John Eckert, an employe of that company, were tonight indicted by the grand jury on the charge of arson in connection with the ire which about ten days ago burned over a portion of three blocks in the busi- ness section of New Orleans, causing a loss of s1,50O,0O0. The fire originated in the building occupied by the Cen tral Glass company.
 The fact that the fire began when it was generally known throughout the city that only half crews were on duty at the engine ana truck houses, on account of the firemen's annual picnic, together with evidence that the fire alarm wires had been tempered with. led to an imme- diate investigation, which terminated to- night in the grand jury room.
 The bonds of Wolf and Lipps were nxed at s500O each Eckert's bond was made s25O.
 Two little bootblscSs, who were in ths neighborhood just before the Are started were supposed 10 be the star witnesses before the grand jury, but the nature of their testimony could not be learned