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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15

"Alphorsus" writer from Hagers-
town III the Baltimore sun. has the
following TO saw Of trolley line
thrscgh the Valley Of Virginia.
Every traveller has been eramored
with the trip over the Cumberland
Valley railroad from Harrisburg to
Martinsburg and Winchester, and the
town of fredericksburg, Carlisle, Ship
penshurg and Cham oersburg, Hagers-
town and Williamsport, with their
thrift and enterprise in manufactures
and the rich aud highly improved
farms.
Steam railroads aud trolley lines
enter aud depart from some Of these
cities and towns, while the rich lands
and thriving towns Of West vi rginia
and Virginia from Williamsport
through 10 Msrtinsburg, Winchester
Woodstock, Mt. jackson and Staun-
ton are without modern facilities for
rapid transit, although their rich
lands and fine farms and towns are In
great need Of them.
A substantial bridge over the Poto-
mac river at Williamspert, situated
near the great centre OF these valleys
and the state, opens up great possibtl-
tiles for these advantages and golden
opportunity for trolley line to extend
from Williamsport through 10 Mar
tinsburg, aud On to Staunton through
the intermediate towns Of Winchester,
Woodstock, Mt. Jackson and Harris
onburg. a distance from the Potomac
river of about 100 miles, with an equal
distance from Harrisburg 1t would
seem good paying investment and
would give this territory new life and
enterprise. AS criterion, all the ter
ritory traversed by electric llnea and
railroad, has developed wonderfully.
1t seems wonder and surprise that
capitalists have not seen this open and
greatly desired enterprise and have
taken advantage Of 1t in the past.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15
Preachers To Your Places.

The following from the "Baptist
Chronicle" is very clear and direct
statement OF the truth concerning min
listers meddling with outside things
aud concerning the light in which
they are regarded by tile world when
they do SO:
''Ehe Mayor Of Philadelphia inform
ed the preachers Of that city when
they presented him with resolutions
calling for an arbitration of the street
car strike, to 60 on Off and attend to
their own business, He said, "What
does their action amount to? They are
talking about something they know
nothing about. They do not understand
the situation. 1t would be far better if
they would preach to their Pensioners.
Very good advice even if it did come
from mayor. The average preacher III
city pulpit feels it incumbent upon
himself to rnn the city government.
They forget that their mission is not
to preach politics, but the Gospel.
Their business is not to look after the
affairs of the nation but to save souls.
The sooner preachers learn that the
spirit OF this world is not in sympathy
with the holy things Of the Kingdom
Of Christ, and they only make them
selves offensive when they 20 outside
of their field Of service to msddle With
the affairs Of politics, the better it will
he for them. Genital Presbyterian.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15

Matrimonial appetites and passions
II used temporarily, make bis earth
heaven, but ifaboused or polluted may
or can make it a living hell. Sans
way about foods, particularly meats.
|lf meat is right in the first place, and
cooked right, it is alright all together,
as delicious as incense Of the geds.
But if not right to start with, or bad.
|Iy cooked, it becomes the most dis.
gushing deformity and breeder of dys-
pepsia that comes Jpn the table.-Bos-
ton Pilot.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15
The Pennsylvania Railroad.

To increase the efficiency of the men
operating its trains, the Pennsylvania
Railroad has determined to adopt The
use Of signal instruction cars ON all or
its divisions. The divisions on the main
line between Philadelphia and Pitts
burg have just been equipped.
The Company realizes that safety Of
operation depends upon its employees
having a through knowledge of all sig
mails, and it has Teen decided that ex :
plicit personal instructions shall be
given frequently enginemen, firemep
conductors and trainnen. The in
structions to be given IN this signal
car will include hot only block and in
terlocking signals used in the move
ment Of trains.
The PeDnsylvsnia's new signal in
struction cars are go feet long, divided
into two compartments. One room
will be used for examinations, while
the other will contain table upon
which it is to be placed under glaes
cover large track chart Of the rail-
road which can be rolled back and
forth by means Of rollers placed at
each end. This chart shows ell main
running tracks, switches, cross-overs
all signals, track troIgs, stations and
mile posts. The men Will be given an
opportunity to study this chart pri.
or to passing an examination on 1t
Each car is provided with a set OF
model signals, which can be manipu.
lated so as to show the signal indica.
lions the men receive out OH the road.
The ears are in charge Of Examiners
each or whom has an assistant. They
will have charge OF all examinations
with the exception Of those on mechin-
cry and air brakes. Tho cars may also
be used for examination Of employees
on other subjects than signals, suoh as
train rules.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15

Unnamed peace and "unprepared-
uess for war" are the fsyorite stalking
horses of the jirgo and the big-navy
promoter. Against such frigbtful con-
ditions Representative Fess, Chairman
ofthe Committe ON Naval Affairs, has
directed all the force of bis oratory in
The House IN urging larger appropria-
tons for the navy. Te what he treats
as the maudlin sentimentalism of
peace advocates he opposes his own
sstf-srproving common sense.
What is the conmen sense OF the
situation in respectto the military ex-
penditures Of the United Statesr
For the fiscal yeai 1868 the oral
nary income of the United States was
1904 oo0,o eco. OF that sum 423, 600, 600,
or 10 yer cent, was spent for past wars
and Preparations fer war leaving for
all other purposes $751; 900, 900, or only
80 per cent.
For the eight years preceding the
war with Spain-1Ss0 to IS9S-the av-
erage annual cost of the army and
navy was S5l 100000. For the eight
years since the war with Spain-from
1902 to l9l0-the average annual cost
OF the army and navy has been $1s5,
| 100000. Comparing the two periods,
the average yearly increase has been
S134 900 900, a total increase in mill
tary expenditures in eight years o.
Sl,072 900, 900, or $50 per cent.
This eight-year increase of 81, 072, 600
600 in preparations for war means $50
for every family in the United States.
1t is equivalent to laying yearly tax
of IA per cent on the total wages paid
in the United States, on the average
basis of $500 in wages to the family.
The cost OF two such 26,000-ton
Dreadneughts as Mr.. Foss demands
for the immediate salvation Of this
country is only 100000 less than
that of making the proposed six foot
channel in the Mississippi from st.
Paul to the mouth of the Missouri.
Not common sense but only frenzied
militarsm can account for this un-
econon. zeal, dnproductive and unen.
| lightened use of the nations wea tn.
New York World.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15
Z UHITNI INTUWHIT We,
Nartlnsburg w. Va

Quick climate changes try strong
constitutions and cause, among other
evils, nasal catarrh, troblesome and
offensive disease. Sneezlng and snuff
liog, coughing and difficult breathing,
and the drip, drip of the foul discharge
into the throat--al are ended by Ely's
Cream Balm. This honest remedy con-
tains no cocaine, mercury, nor other
harmful ingredients. The worst cases
yield TO treatment In a short time. All
druggists so cents or mailed by
bly, Bros,
EG Wurrap NJ "
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15
So Warren st., N. Y.

There is more fanciful note in the
shades of mems spring suits than for
many years.
BEWARE OF OINTMENTs FOR CA
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and corn pletely dcrange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
tieies should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable phyyi-
clans, as the damage they will do Is
ten fold to the good ysu can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catsrrh Cure,
manufacturediby F. J. Cheney d Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and
is taken intensity, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Ca
tarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine
1t 10 taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio. by f, J. Cheney & Co.,
Testimonials free.
Sold by sill Druggists, rs.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton. mo.
Linen coats made entirely of embroI-
derry will he worn with the gown or
skirt Of plain material.
WORDS TO FREE THE SOUL
Your son has Consumption. His
caseis hopeless These appalling words
were spoken to Geo. Il. Blevsns, a lead
ing merchant Of Springfield, N. &. by
two expert doctors -onea lung specia-
iisl. Then was shown the wonderful
power of DR.. kiag's New Discovery.
CATER three weeks use,n writes Mr..
Blevens, she was as well as ever. l
would net take all the money in the
W Grid for what it did for my boy" In
fallible for Coughs and Colds, it's the
safest, surest cure of desperate Lung
diseases on earth. 60c. aud 81 90. Guar
antee satisfaction. Trial bottle free.
All Druggists mo.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15
CURED TO STAY CURED. :.
How Martinsburg Citizen Found
Complete Freedom From Kidney

How Martinsburg Citizen Found
Complete Freedom From Kidney
Troubles.
II You suffer from backache =
From urinary disorders
From any disease of the kidneys,
BE cured to stay cured.
Deans Kidney Pills make lasting
cureA.
Martinsburg people testify.
Here's one case of 1t:
Robert 8. Gregory, AIS East Race
street, Martinsburg, w. Va, says:
~ think as highly Of. Deans Kidney
PilIs aow as did when gave state
ment for publication in 1898 recon-
mending them. | suffered for years
from baekacLs and weakness of my
kidneys. | became so bad or at times
that l had 10 lay of from work and II
l stopped or lifted, sharp twinges dart
ed through the small Of my back. My
trouble was always aggravated In cold
vi uuuP WSathei. h AiuuVyH WttN
disordercd and the secretlons from
these organs became unnatural and SO
frequent in passage as to disturb my
rest. | finally saw Doan's Kidney
Pills advertised aud procured box Mt
shepherds Drug Store They went at
once..to the seat Of my trouble and
completely cured me. have not had
any return of kidney complaint and
therefore am glad to tell other persons
Of this wonderful remedy
For sale by ell dealers. Price 50 cts.
Foster. Milbun Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan sand
take 10 other.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15
SWEPT OVER NIAGARA.

This terrible calamity often happens
because careless boatmen ignores til
rivers warnings growing ripples and
faster csrrent Natures warnings are
kind. That dull pain or ache in the
back warns yos the Kidneys need at
tention il you would escape fatal nala-
diss-Dropsy, Diabetes or Brighps d.
seas. Take Electric BItters at once and
see Backache fly and all your best
feelings return. CATER lo'g suffering
from weak kidneys and lame back, one
$l00 bottle wholly cured me-" writes
j. X Blankenship, of Belk, Tenn.
Only soc at All Druggists.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15
"rD RATHER DIE, Doctor,

than have nay feet cut off," said M.
l.. Bingham, of Princeville, Ill. "but
you'll die from gangrene (which had
eaten away eight toes If you DON'T
said all doctors. Instead he used
Bucklen's Arniea Sslve till wholly
cured. Its cure of Eczema, Fever Sores
Boils, Burns and Piles asteund the
wsrld. 25c. at All Druggists.
Some Of the spring suits for men
have two-battop coats.
Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DR.. Thomas
Electric OIL for such emergencies. 1t
subdues the pain and heals the hurts.
mo.
A healthy san Is = king In his swn
right; an unhealthy man san unhap-
by slave. Burdsck Blood Bittsrs builds
ap sound hsaish--kssps you well.
mo.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15
MAKE Your DOLLARS EXTEND.

Our agency will prove that thirty
five years big sales and pleased users
of the L.. n M. you arc using metal
Zinc Oxide combined with White
Lead. Zine Oxide IL imperishable, and
makes the l.. d M. wear and cover
like gold. The l.. Il M. colors are
therefore bright and lasting. You
won't need to repair for 10 to Is years;
because l., n N. Paint costs less than
any other, say about $l.3o per gallon.
Sold by:
Central Hardware Co.,
Nartinsburg w. Va
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15

An aching back is instantly
relieved by an application of
Sloan's Liniment.
This liniment takes the place
OF massage and is better than
sticky plasters. 1t penetrates
without rubbing - through
the skin and muscular tissue
right to the bone, quickens the
blood, relieves congestion, and
gives permanent as well as
temporary relief.
Here's the Proof.
Mr.. JAMES c. LEE, of HOO 9th St.,
BE, Washington, ID. c., writes Thirty
Years ago fell from scaffold and seri-
ously injured my back. suffered terri
bly, at times from the small OF my back
all around my stomach was Just as II l
had been beaten with club. j used
every plaster could get with no relief.
Sloan's Liniment took the pain right
out, and can now do as much ladder
work as any man In the shop, thanks to
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15

WIeaths of jeweled flowers are tho
most favored for the bandeau form Of
hsaddresS.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15

1t seems that the princess ceat has
come to stay for sometime in full
length.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15
The OLD NATIONAL BANK

d eport OF the condition OF the Old National
IN Bank at Martinsburg in the Stsse OF West
Virginia at the close OF business, March 29, 1910
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15
RESOURCES,

Loans and Discounts. 1892 1s3 81
Oyerdrafts, secured and unsecured. q, fs9 Is
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation. l00,070 90
U. $. Bonds TO secure e. :. Deposits. % 900
other Bonds 10 secure U. 5. Deposits.
u. S. Bonds hauds......................-2 5.50S
Premiums on U. g. Bonds. 500 90
Bonds, securities, 10 0a0 OK
Banking house. furniture and fixtures. 81, 200 %
Other real estate owned
Due from Nat banks mot reserve agts) 70, 80S II
Due from State Banks and bankers,
Trust Companies ana Savings banks. 1903 ~
Due from approved reseryed.asents..... 30 9f2 46
Checks and other cash lite ...v-.....,..i25} @
Exchanges for clearinghouse
Notes uf other National Banks. ...... .06s
Fractional Currency nickels and cents .....419 10
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz
Specie Observation-Disclosures. 3s.1slts0
Legal tender notes .. 1850 %
Redemption fund wi tn US Treasurer
S per cent. Of circulation. 900 %
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-15

Linen coats made entirely Of embroI-
derry will he worn with the gown or
skirt Of plain material.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-03-30

Attention is called to the fact that
several districts in the state senate
which have been democratic will be
the scenes of hot fights this year.
Senator Purcell's seat down in the
Wahpeton district will be vacant, as
will be that of D. H. McArthurA Of
Bottineau. Purcell is now in the u.
S. senate and will not be a candidate
for the state senate again. There
will be vacancy to fill also in the
district of Grand Forks county which
which has been represented by James
Turner, and republican is likely to
be returned from there. A press
correspondent indicates some posi-
bilities of strife between stalwarts
and insurgents. for the election of
senators in a good many districts
that become open for political bat
ties this year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-03-30

of Smith is good enough, without
the exaggerations that appear in this
story. We understand the land
sowed to fax was 1000 acres-some-
thing more than three sections Of
land-and that the crop brought
or will bring-somewhat less than
the total figures given above for the
profits of one section of land. That
makes a good enough advertisement
for any country. And we have also
tried to impress upon the world that
there is no such place as "Beech
town" in North Dakota-that the
thriving town of Beach out In the
western part of the state is the hab.
itat Of Smith the fax king. Reports
from out that way say he will SOW a
largely increased acreage of fax this
year and again seek to demonstrate
the possibilities of North Dakota
soil and climate. y" ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-03-30
He TOOK The CASE.
The Lawyer Said He Would Attend to
II. and he Did,

The Lawyer Said He Would Attend ts
It, and He Did.
A. Washington attorney IS rather
noted for the facility with which he
forgets financial obligations. He has
owed a certain grocer So for a year or
two. The other day the merchant con-
cluded to try Il new course with him.
Meeting him in his store, he said:
- "Judge, l have customer who owes
me a small bill and has owed it for a
long time. He makes plenty of money.
but won't pay. What would you do?
lid sue him." said the lawyer en-
phatically.
"well. l will put the account In your
hands" And the merchant presented
q statement of the account against the
lawyer himself.
"All right. will attend to It," said
the disciple of Blackstone.
A few days later the merchant re-
ceived the following note from the
lawyer:
I'm the case Of - versus -.
took. judgment for the full amount Of
your claim. Execution was issued and
returned no property found My fee
for obtaining judgment is $40. for
which amount please send check. Will
be glad to serve you In any other mat
tiers in which you may need an attor-
ney."-Washington Star.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-03-30
IN MEMORY OF SENATOR JOHN.
L. E. HEATON,
Mckenzie. N. D.

IN MEMORY OF SENATOR JOHN.
SON.
Congressman Hanna has presented
a resolution for a session of the
house Sunday, April "a, to be devot-
ed to addresses setting forth the life
and character Of the late M. N. John
son, who was at one time a member
of the house and later a member of
the senate from North Dakota, and
| whose death occurred while he was
a member of the senate. Mr.. John
son was valuable member of the
lower house while he served in it.
He was one of the few western men,
bers who served on the committee on
ways and means, and he had an i'm
portant part in the framing of the
Mckinley tariff bill. At the time of
his voluntary retirement from the
house he was second member of the
ways and means committee. In the
state Of North Dakota Mr.. Johnson
was also a conspicuous figure. He
was among the pioneer settlers of
the Red river valley, and was early
a states attorney of Nelson county.
He served as a member of the con-
stitutional convention, and was a
candidate for governor in 1906. His
campaign for and election to the
senate and of so recent time as to
be fresh in the public recollection.
Mr.. Johnson was an ardent repub-
lican, believer in the protective
tariff, believer in a strong party
organization, and supporter of the
tariff bill passed by the last con.
gress. It is entirely fitting that he
should have suitable memorial
from the two houses in which he
served with credit and distinction,
both to himself and his state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-03-30
A Literary Light.

A short time ago a we'll known writ
ef Of London. remembering that he
had never real the noncanonical books
went out in search Of copy and In
one bookshop after another drew
blank. At last he went to his own par
ticular newspaper shop, which also
dealt in Bibles and light literature.
"Have you the Apocrypha? he asked.
For q moment the young woman be-
hind the counter was puzzled; then,
Frightening. she said, rs it 4 weekly
or q monthly?"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-03-30
THE STORY OF THE FLAX KING


That story of "Smith the Flax
King" which was started on it's trav-
els by St. Paul paper some time
ago will not be suppressed. It has
gotten back to New York now and
we find in the Evening Post the fol-
lowing finished product:
Bismarck, N. d., Mar. 29.-Tne
"flax king has not calculated how
much his last seasons crop of fax
will bring him, but he has sold all
that he raised on one section of land
and that section brought him $49,-
| 900. The kings" name is J. r..
Smith. His dominion comprises a
stretch of the plain in western North
Dakota. The farm house is near
BeechtOwn. From his elevators
Smith has been sending out lot OF
| fax lately. The grain commands the
highest price of any in the market,
bringing $2.1S bushel!
An interesting thing about this
section of fax thai paid $4,000 is
that there is not horse on the place
except saddle hourse which Mr..
Smith uses for riding purposes. The
farmer ploughed, dragged and seed
ed the whole section in one opera
ton. He used a gasoline traction
engine to do the work, covering
twenty-five acres, on an average,
each day.
Behind the ploughs Mr.. Smith had
a railroad iron to level off the
ground, making use of an implement
which few farmers have thought
possible for such work. He reap
ed the harvest with a header, which
was also propelled by a gasoline
engine.
The truth about the fax raising
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-03-30
For County JUDGE.

l hereby announce my candidacy on the re.
publican ticket for the office Of county judge
Of Bureigh county, N. D., subject to the ap::
proval Of the republican voters at the general
primary election to be held in June, 1910.
have been resident of the county for
thirty years and know the needs of the coun;
/ will fulfill the duties of the office impartially
and will transact the duties of the office in
\ manner to benefit the public at large as
we'll as the tax payers Of the county:
WILBERT FIELD.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-03-30

Plans for something over 1900
miles of new road have been matured
by the railroad companies, to be
built in the state of North Dakota
this year. This is a substantial evil
dence of growth and advancement.
The Northern Pacific has something
like 500 miles of new line in pros
pect in the western part of the state
and the Great Northern and the 500
lines have extensive additions in
prospect.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-03-30
JoRcEsoN A BOOSTER.

Fargo Forum: Deputy State Audi
tor Jorgenson of Bismarck, was in
the city yesterday on business and
met many Of his friends. He said
that the city Of Bismarck was on the
jump, that no one who had been away
from the town any length Of time
could imagine how rapid was the
growth, and that the new bank cor.
ner would grace any city II tie lan6es
He predicted q great future for the
state capital city. He touched on
politics just enough to say that ev-
erybody is In the air at Bismarck;
that what some politicians advocated
two years ago they were dead agin'
now, and that one didn't know how
his next door neighbor stood today.