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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-06-26
Epworth League Convention.

Rev, Ray, pastor OF the Methodist
church, returned home, Thursday
evening from Pender where he has
been attending the annual convention
of the Norfolk district of the Epworth
league. The convention was we'll at
tended about fifty delegates being
present at the meetings, The conven.
ton lasted from the 10th to the 18th
of June. There were five delegates
present from Norfolk, Rev. and Mrs.
C. w. Ray, Misses Ruby Macy, villa
Adams and Laura Heitzman
AS you grow older, there are fewer
stories that make you laugh.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-06-26
HOME FROM CHICAGO.
M. D. Tyler Returns at Noon-Has
Shaved His Moustasche.

NJ. d. Tyler returned at noon from
Chicago, where he was an interested
spectator at the republican national
convention. Before the convention,
Mr., Tyler visited at his old home in
Indiana, He has shaved his nous
tasche during his absence.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-06-26

squash, melon, mammoth sunfower,
and hundreds of other seeds. | cent
and up per packet, (also seed in bulk)
direct from grower to planter Garden
Guide and descriptive price list free.
Address H. NJ. Gardner, seed grower
MarengO, Nebraska.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-06-26
DEMOCRATS PRAISE TICKET.
Taft and Sherman Appeal to oppos-
ina Party AS Stronu Men.

Even the democrats are paying com.
pliments to the republican national
ticket. tits as good a ticket to beat
as any that could have been put up"
said one democrat. Both men are
strong, clean and able"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-06-26
Madison September Gil.

Wednesday, 2:35 class trotters,
5000; 2:2O class trotters or PAGERS,
5000.
Thursday, three-year-old or under,
trotters or PAGERS, 5000; 2:30 class
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-06-26

Seeds, including snake and other
cucumber, prehistoric and other corn,
both sweet and field, pencilaria,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
VISITOR WAS UNGALLANT.

Frank Brandman. twenty-seven years
old. with no fixed place Of residence in
this city, was arrested yesterday after
noon on a charge Of petit larceny pre-
ferred by Miss Marion Simpson, Of l541
Eighth street northwest.
Brandman formed the acquaintance OF
Miss Simpson at Chesapeake Beach sew
eral weeks ago by helping her find a lost
railroad ticket Last Friday he visited
her at her home, and when he left she
missed her purse and notified the police.
1t was learned that Brandman had also
taken a photograph of Miss Simpson, and
upon his arrest the photograph was found
in his possession.
The police have information leading
them TO believe that Brandman Is from
Philadelphia. He has stopped every night
since coming to this city at a different
hotel, and in his train have come reports
of petty thefts. He has not yet been con-
nected with any OF them. although the
police are investigating.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
BRYAN HEARS APPLAUSE.
Listens TO Cheers over LOng-dis-
tance Wire from Convention Hall.

Listens 10 Cheers over LOng-dis-
tance Wire from Convention Hall.
Fairview. Nebr.. July s.-Mr. Bryan
had the unusual pleasure Of hearing the
greater part Of the applause which greet
ed his nomination for President. A mega
phone had been attached at Denver 20
the end Of the long distance wire which
terminates in the Bryan study at Fair
view. Mr. Bryan took turns with Mrs.
BRYAN and six or eight others who were
with him in his study. The arrangement
was hurriedly rugged up about o'clock
this evening. and the attachment Of
strong battery made the noise distinct in
Lincoln
THE platform is being delayed" Bryan
said at 9 o'clock, but it is worth while
waiting. for we are going TO give you a
good platform"
He declined 10 discuss Vice Presidential
possibilities. smilingly declaring that he
had received no tip on the man. When
not receiving callers he spent most OF
his time in big easy chair listening 10
convention bulletins
Owing TO the late hour at which Bryan's
nomination is expected the demonstration
Of the Lincoln people will not take place
until o'clock tomorrow morning. The
state. county. and city officers, most OF
whom are Republicans. will take a lead
ing part.
With Mr.. Bryan in his study listening
In turn 90 the pandemonium in convention
hall, We're Mrs. Bryan. his daughter
Grace. his sister Mrs. T. s Allen; his
former law partner, A. B. Talbot. now
head counsel OF the Modern WOOdrnen Of
America. and several other friends AS
the sounds came over the so miles OF
wire. they We're composed Of 'Hurrah for
Bryan" and calls for various cheers
After the demonstration had lasted for
an hour. Mr.. Bryan disconnected in or
der 10 consult with some members Of the
resolutions committee over some platform
nails.
| Concerning the platform, Mr.. Bryan
made this statement:
I am much pleased with the platform.
! Tt is clear, specific, and strong. and I
am grateful TO the committee for the
work that they have done in stating the
/ issues. I am sure the platform will great
/ ly strengthen Us in the night we are en-
tering."
Asked as to who opposed the platform
l he replied: i an not prepared 10 say.
/ AS 1 understand IL the platform commit
tee as a whole was practically unani-
nous
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
ARGENTINA LENDS AID.
DepOsed PnraEuayan Officials Shell
tered in AsunciOn Legation.


tered in AsunciOn Legation.
Edward c. OBrien, American Minister
70 Paraguay, in a dispatch received al the
State Department yesterday, said that the
Argentine government is taking active
measures in behalf OF the members Of the
deposed government About 100 former
officials and other friends OF the former
government, he said, had taken refuge
in the Argentine Legation, and two Ar
gentine war vessels are reported 20 be
on their way 10 AsUnciOn- Senor GOndra,
Paraguayau Minister 10 Brazil, AIr.
O'Brien said. has been appointed Minister
OF the Interior. Senor Gondra is said To
be one Of the ablest men Of the new
government. and he is expected 10 do
much 70 pacify the Argentine govern
ment.
The Argentine Minister al AsunciOn IS
awaiting instructions 10 recognize the
new government. and has appealed to the
chief of police for protection of the de-
posed officials. The Argentine Legation is
kept under watch. and the minister
threatens TO have marines landed TO pro-
tect Argentine interests.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
sherman VIII Resign.
lowing the conference
JAILED CANDIDATE QUITS.
Man in Prison VIII Not Accept So
cinIist Nomination for President.

Man in Prison VIII Not Accept So
cinIist Nomination for President.
Reno, July 9-Upon the advice OF his
attorneys. who fear that his candidacy
will injure his chances in a new trial
which they hope 10 secure for him. Mar
tin r. Preston, nominated for President
by the SocialiSt-Labor party. and now
serving a twenty-five-years' sentence for
murder, will withdraw from the race
The announcement was given out to-day
from the State prison.
Preston, who was convicted more than
five years ago of the murder OF Antoine
Silva, a restaurant keeper in Goldheld,
was immensely pleased with his nomina-
ton. and was preparing TO conduct an
elaborate correspondence school cam
paign from his cell when his attorneys
vetoed the project.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
DEMOCRATS ARE HOPEFUL.

Expect TO Nominate and Elect Ben
nett in West Virginia.
Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Weston. W. Va. July 9--It IS generally
believed that Louis Bennett. of Weston,
will receive the Democratic nomination
for governor of West Virginia. and the
Democrats are hopeful of eIecting him
in view Of the split in the Republican
party.
Hon. W. W. Brannon, of Weston,
former judge Of the West Virginia Su-
preme Court of Appeals, says;
We regard the matter of the nomi-
nation as practically settled u Mr. Ben
netts favor, and we are already looking
up votes for the November election"
The Republicans OF the Eighth Sena-
torial district of West Virginia, COM
posed OF Kanawha, Boone, and Logan
counties, have nominated +. 7. England.
Of Logan, for the State senate.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10

and a fine impression made one day was
spoiled and cheapened the next. And the
weary, noisy, idle, foolish minutes
stretched into a quarter Of an hour, then
half an hour. and then-but after that
who cares?
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
SHERMAN TO RESIGN
Will Quit Chairmanship Of
Congressional Committee.
CONFERs WITH UNCLE JOE"
Cannon, LOudensIager, Cocks, and
Others Visit Republican Candidate
for Vice President mt His Home in
UticR-SDeaker Says Place VIII Be
rendered TO Tawney, of Minnesota.

Utica. n. Y. July 9.-Among the visitors
received by Representative Sherman, Re
publican Vice Presidential nominee. at his
home here this afternoon. were Speaker
Cannon. Of the House of Representatives,
Representative Henry Loudenslager. OF
New Jersey, secretary Of the Republican
Congressional campaign committee; Rep
resentative William w. Cocks, of Long
Island; Representative Charles l.. Knapp.
OF the Oswego-Jefferson district, and
former Lieut. Gov Woodruff
Cannon and Loudenslager came here to
confer with Sherman as 10 who should
succeed him as the chairman OF the Re
publican Congressional campaign commit
tee, while Knapp, who is very close TO the
candidate. came to discuss with him the
tangle in which the Republicans OF the
Oswego go-Jefferson-Lewis Congressional dis
trict find themselves. and which tangle
is likely 10 cost Knapp a denomination
and force him into the field on an inde-
pendent ticket for reelection.
sherman VIII Resign.
Following the conference between
Speaker Cannon. Loudenslager. and Sher-
man. il was learned. though not formally
stated. that the Vice Presidential nomi-
nee will very shortly tender his resigna-
ton as chairman OF the Congressional
campaign committee In order 10 better
conduct his battle for the Vice Presl-
dency.
After the conference Speaker Cannon
stated that it would only be courtesy in
the selection Of a chairman of the Con-
gressional campaign committee TO offer
the position TO Congressman Tawney. the
vice chairman. II he desired the appoint
ment.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
One Thousand Drown.

Constantinople. July 9.-One thousand
persons were drowned to-day in food
that wiped out the town Of Tekat. on
the Yeshil-Irmak River, in Asia Minor.
according to news agency report.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
TAFT CAMPAIGN OPENED.
Brother of Candidate Speaks at
Waterbury, Conn.

Waterbury. Conn, July 9.-Horace D.
Taft opened the campaign tonight before
the Waterbury Republican Club in a
twenty minutes talk on Republican pros
poets.
He spoke feelingly Of his big brother
Bill. told stories illustrating his charac-
ter, eulogizing him as a brother. father,
and citizen, and said he was confident he
would be overwhelmingly elected Mr..
Taft will probably stump the State for
the Republican ticket. Arthur Reed Kim
ball. part owner OF the American, class
mate Of Mr.. Taft. and George L. Lilley
also talked.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
CONVENTION MOVES
SLOWLY But SURELY
William Allen White Tells
Of Progress at Denger.
DELEGATES ARE TIRED OUT

Yesterdays Session WcarisOme to
All Because of Necessity of Wait
ing for Action-Vice Presidential
Guessing Contest Is Narrowing
Down Every Minute.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
The Tnrin.
Trusts md CorporntIons.

1T is the shortest of steps from the
tariff to the trusts. Let It he denied. II
they care to deny IT, that the tariff is the
real mother Of the trusts
The Democratic party will strike down
special privileges. whether granted
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06

Our esteemed friends, M. and Mrs.
Samuel l.. Dodd, on last Saturday,
Ger. 81, celebrated the TWEEN y-iIfth an
niversary of their marriage, with q
! Pile SAINT silver wedding, at their home
near Little Georgetown. There were a
considerable number of friends
prest mt to help to celebrate the joyous
occasion and all had most happy
day.
Miss Laura CriswelI, of Charles
town, eos sin to Mr.. Dodd was present
and superintendent the decorations fer
the occasion. The house was trimmed
with autumn leaves, cut and potted
Plants and presented a most lovely
scene.
Tbsse who received were Mr.. and
hirs. Dodd, ano their charming daugh'
tiers, Misses Virginia and EDITH.
Dinner was served from TO
o'clock and most "a = ptuous meal 1t
WIS. The host and his good frau were
the recipients Of many handsome
presents of silver.
twenty-five years! How short a
time il seems since we wrote a letter OF
congratulations to our friend Dodd
over his marriage!
lime has dealt most kindly withMr.
aud Mrs. Dodd and again we extend
our most cord al congratulations and
wish for them many more years OF
joy and usefulness.
Those present were;
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Fl. Dodd, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Dodd and daughter Lee
Mr. and Mrs. r. +. Mason, Miss
Martha Ropp, Of Martinsburg.
Mr.. b. w. Ropp and Miss Mamie
Ropp. MIR. ard Mrs. II. Il. LeFevre,
Mr.. and Mrs. w, ID. Harlan, Mr.. and
Mrs. z. G. Myers, Mr.. and Mrs. b. u.
Williamson, Ms> and Mrs George IL.
SpeFow, Miss Moilie Sperow, Mrs. ;.
c. Payne, Mr.. Summarized Payne,
Mr.. and Mrs. b. S. Speck, of the coun-
~,
Miss Laura Criswell and Mrs. Levi
Porter, OF Charlestown.
NJ ISIS Elizabeth WiLdel, of Hagers-
town, Md.
Mr.. Woerner, of MooreiieId, w. Va.
Miss Matte Ropp and Messrs. Rol-
lin and Maurice Dodd, Of Shepherds
town, w. Va.
Rev. j. &. Lepps, Dr. and Mis-. Ross
and Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. jacques, of
Hedgesville. W, Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06
ROTHW ELL-BRIGHT.

Mr.. Jaues Rothwell, of this city
and Miss Helen Elida Bright, were
welded at High noon ednesday at
the home of the bride, No. 10 East
Fifteenth avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
The bride isssthe daughter of Col.and
Mrs. f. Bright, of Columbus, o.
The groom being the son of G. P.
Rothwell, the well-known coal and
ice dealer of this city.
The wedding was conducted in a
quiet manner. No one being present
with the exception Of a few members
of the immediate family. Following
the wedding dinner, the happy cou-
Die left Columbus for points East,
where they will spend their honey
moon returning to Martinsburg, about
November 25th after which they will
be at home to friends at No GA West
king street.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06
A Cep OF Rurrs-

The four of Useless and Rot ert,
Janet and Bird were hopping in the
still & room, and the rain was falling
| disco ragingly and we were cross.
"Nhen | was little girl" mother
said, taking "baby Bird" on her knee
and seating herself in our midst !;
"When | was little girl, | had two
possessions which | could never quite
determine J valued most-my brother
Robert or my long, fair curls.
"Robert was my idol, my example,
my curls were my chiefjoy. Together
my brother and robbed birds nests,
threW stones, burned the caterpillars'
webs from the cherry trees and climb
ed to the top of the highest apple trees
in the orchard, and otherwise endan-
gered both life and limb.
There WAS corner in the old COW
pasture where multtudes of burdocks
grew, and in the late summer Robert
| ard | spent many hours fashloning
playthlngs out of the burrs.
"Rotert was ten and was year
younger, both old enough to know bet
ter; but we had to learn our le' son.
"N e were very much interested one
evening at our usual play. | had just
finished sofa of the fresh green burss,
so perfect was 1t i'll my eyes that
was admiring my handiwork when
Robert called me. see, Evelyn, what
| have made for your turned around
and that moment my head was envel-
! oped in cap OF burrs,
! w hen we realized the serious ma
ture If his prank it was who was
com PEELED to be comforter, for big boy
! that be was, Robert burst iXto tears.
! We struggled with that horrid thing,
ii seemed 10 us, fer hours, until great
hands fuii of hair was pulled from my
devoted read and tears streamed from
my eyes, out all To no purpose, for we
had to go home to mother for relief
"And what did they do to you,
neither; did grand mother get it of?
mo, nurse, uried first, but found it
impo sible, and she led us TO mother,
who, without any ado cropped my
HAIR close TO my head >
"Oh, poor metherW cried Bess,
sy alphabetically. Did sne whip Uncle
R"bert?"
mo, not really; just bundled him
of 10 school to keep him out Of mis-
chief, while stayed at home, and I'M
der mothers eye learned TO sew and
do housework, as a girl should, in
stead oft roaming the farm over like a
neg lected child.
Rose Harlow Warren.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06

The Statesman-Democrat has been
laboring for the election of a deno-
cratic president and Congress since the
las presidential election and we leave
it to cur readers as to the merits and
efficiency of our " ork. We have done
the best we could for the success of the
party and we propose TO begin again
right now to ork for the success of the
old organization and to get ready for
the next election. We hope our friends
who are not now will at once be-
come patrons and thus you will show
to us that you appreciate our efforts
and that we nave your sympathy aij
support. There are not many demo-
Gratis in the county who are not now
readers of the Statesman-Democ
but there are some who are not and
yet ought to be. The man who lets a
faithful party paper go by and shuttle
the best Ii can for an existence does
not deserve the support of his party OF
its Paper when he aspires to an Office.
The party paper labors day in ar
day cut, years af er year, often, and in
fact usually, without the support and
encouragement which it deserves and
you, fetow democrat, may do at least
little all the time for your party by
taking your party paper and paying
the small sum Of one dollar Ter year
for whicn you will always get more
than the value Of your money. We
wa every democrat in the county TO
read The statesman Democrat We
believe it wi | make better democrats
of them aud letter citizens of them
AMI the party W Ii have better paper
through which 10 fight their battle.
for them.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06

TThe election is over and we have again
been beaten. For the third time we
have followed MIR. Bryan down TO de-
feat and we have 10 regrets Of having
supported BIN. ie is an eloquent,
pure and honest man. It seems Ger
tain that he is destined to never be
president Of the United States but 10
Mr. Bryan the country owes adebt for
the spirit reform which has swept
over the country. While he has not
been ID q position TO enforce the re-
form which he has advocated he has
placed them before the country in such
a light that no party, NOT even the g.
o. p. with all lis arrogance and bold
ness, will dare to ignore the re-
ferns which MI Bryaa has set in mo-
ton. He has bad three turns at it and
we will probably never be called On TO
vote again for him. Ia fact we think
it would be. sheer foolishuess 10 efer
nominate him again being de-
feated three times. Our republican
friends WHO have been SO insstent in
abusing Mr.. Bryan will now ing his
praises H. will admit his good quail
ties since they know that he will not
again be acandidate fer the presidency
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06

Taft carried the county of Berkeley
by l-6 ever Bryan while Parker car
red the county in 1904 by 80 majority
This wa doubtless owing 10 the ac-
uYity Of the big boss commissioner
Geo. NJ. Bowers who was directly in
crested in the candidacy OF MI Taft
Bowers power in Berkeley county is
nigh supreme. { When he whistles the
Common herd. dance.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06

Mrs. Joseph Lacelle, 12l Bronson St.,
ottawa, East, Ontario, Canada, writes:
~ suffered with backscfe and head.
ache for over nine months and nothing
relieved me until ] took Peruna. This
medicine is by far better than any other
medicine for these troubles. A few bot
ties relieved me OF my miserable, half
dead, half-aliye condition.
~ arr nov in good health, have
neither ache nor pain, nor have I had
any for the past year. If every suffer
ing woman would take Peruna, they
would soon know its value and never
be without it.'
Mrs. NJ. Kiiner, 26is E. seth ST., s. E.,
Cleveland, Ohio, writes:
81 am enjoying good health since tax
ing your medicine. 1 had suffered for
good many years previous to taking
Peruna, and ever since l can say that
do nor krOw wfiatheadache orneuraLgia
is. / can most assuredly say that any
body afflicted with catarrh in any form
can be cured by taking Peruna."
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06
Four Years mo,e of LOn.

-Four years moro Of ECWeIs asUnit-
ca sta IRISH commissioner From
tLc Nay he made votes in Berkeley
county he Knows how to hatch otner
.hHs~ tan fish. Ana The fact is, but
we would not like him 10 hear that we
SAID IL, that GeoIge knows better how
10 ia ch votes than fish, he 10 there
foie an important member of Teddy IS
Official hOusehViu.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06
For ward Move mcnt.

Rev. f. y. Brown, who is connect
cd with the foreign MISSION work OF
The Southern presbyterian church
will he Eere on Saturday and sunday
IN The interest of 1.-THE great forward
movement in the chuIch's missio n
work He will address The laGies missit n
bands at the church on sunday after
neon, will pieach on sunday morning
and viii address the men oil lhe con-
1ltgalion on sunday tt,en Don at the
;nuTch?
lAere ssteen cereal awakeulr g
% lhC church III mater OF Mis-
,els 'ahd. lhcse ir "a. = u lie w,ra
tl canvassing a., Whole Of The terri
... Otetef ts epGTch.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06

eadecfe, 7 Rad b4ckacie Or a pain
1naWhere and really ifo was not worth
he effort l made to keep going.
~ coed friend advised mo to use Pc
ma and i was glad to try anything, and
am very pleased % say tAat six bottles
1ada now woman of mo and have no
aoro paiBs and life looks bright again.
There are great many phases of
Vonean's ailments that require the as
ist4nce Of tle surgeon.
BQt by far the greatest number of
uch cases are amcnable to correct
leditinas treatment.
a fasl multitude of women have been
cllevld from the ailments peculiar to
heir sex through the use of Peruna as
prescribed by DIR. Hartman.
HereceiVes many letters from all parts
( the country relating to subjects OF
yital interest to womankind.
OF the vast multitude of women DR..
Hartman treats annually, only a small
per cent. Of them consider it necessary
% write to the Doctor at all.
While il is not affirmed that Peruna
viii relieve every case of this kind, il is
certainly The part of wisdom for every
wcn-71 50 afflicted 10 give Perana q
fair Dist
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06

Goodbye Billy Bryan. You have
had your DAY. Now fall in IiDe for
the fellow whom the party may select
anu lei us present "a solid front to The
enemy IN lyI2.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06

Nr.. Robert SpauIdn is sick with
typhoid at his home at DarEe5v lie.
. II he blinking fountain for dumb
ar mails recently placed in the Public
Square will Ia rcni vcd 70 the east side
o. tie band stand. This Is done so
that iho overflow Of water during the
inter will not firm ice on the grade.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06

Now that the colered troops have
fought so bravely and won the day
for the <. o. p. they should at once
come 10 the front and demand their
places at the pie counter.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06

Thursday Nov 26, will be Thanks
giving, that date having been so des-
1gnated by the President of the United
States through a long stereotyped pfGc-
Iamation as is the custom and has been
about ever since the beginning Of the
government.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-06
Mr.. Gompers, Where are you "at?"
Lost strayed or stolen. Mr. som e's
and his labor unions.

The long green, .ciisp bills Of Uncle
Sam. were a mighty temptation TO tue
poor devils who are out OF "orh any
with nothing with which to feed their
fam lies this winter.